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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1919
Page
10
The Illinois state condemnation suits against Mrs Thorne and Charles Holmes were tried in Peoria county court. Damages of 1600 dollars were awarded in each case. An amicable settlement with Edward Auth secured all land needed for the road.
Pollution from Chicago sewerage threatens national food fish supply by 15 million pounds annually. Prof. A Forbes of Illinois warns the Illinois River is fouling downstream from Dresden Heights to Peoria Lake, risking unfitness for fish and water supply. Legislative action stalled as fishermen urge conservation and improved drainage schemes.
Captain Grant Robins Ireland of Washburn died suddenly at his parents home after a brief illness. He served in the 86th and 81st divisions, earned the nickname Blue Blazes, led bayonet instruction, and commanded Company L 341st Infantry before returning from France in 1919. Survived by wife Josephine and daughter Josephine Fay, his parents, siblings, grandfather, and uncle Congressman Clifford Ireland. A Peoria Star tribute accompanies the obituary.
A loud blast on the state aid brick pavement two miles south of Seneca destroyed a 15 foot stretch of road, between the farms of Barney McMenanin and George Green. No injuries reported, cause unknown though heat is suspected.
ED KAIFER of Herry Illinois declares he will not be responsible for any debts contracted by his wife from August 6 1919. The notice is signed and dated and appears with an advertising line for G B Fenwick Funeral Director.
An Illinois act adds section 151a to require officials to place barriers and detour signs when roads bridges or culverts are built or repaired. It bans removal or damage to barriers and sets penalties up to 100 dollars or six months jail with fines benefiting county highways. Officials may arrest violators and deliver them for trial.
Elmo Simpson and family visit from Chicago with a Wheeler family reunion of eighteen. New York visitors call on relatives, with Austin Clark’s group staying over. Local weather showers, crops yield notes, and Willing Workers plan meetings. A tale about Antonio Moreno’s early life and upcoming Henry opera house screenings adds entertainment notes.
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