Canal Repair Orders Put I M Canal in Shape for Use
Rock Island dispatch says Illinois, Michigan Waterway from Chicago to La Salle must be repaired after government notice. Dredging begun, locks likely to be widened. canal inspectors gathered ideas for improvements to the Hennepin canal between Milan and Bureau. Funds from land grants have dwindled, tolls used for salaries, with legal action and Washington discussions ongoing.
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Michigan
Rock Island
I. & M. State Canal
Chicago
la Salle
Illinois River
United States
Argus
Hennepin
Milan
Bureau
Stokets
la- Salle
Pearson land deal settlement notes square intent
The July clipping from the Peoria Star describes a U S court suit by Straus Bros. of Ligonier against Charles Pearson of Putnam County over an Ohio farm contract. Pearson signed, paid 500, wife refused deed, Pearson attempted to void by stopping payment, the farm was diverted, and the case settled with Pearson paying a satisfactory sum including legal fees. The statement stresses the company’s effort to act squarely. Also includes an advertisement for Chamberlain's Liniment claiming quick relief for back pain with local pharmacist listings.
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Peoria Star
U. S
Straus Bros
Ligonier
Ind
Charles Pearson
Putnam
Land Company
Ohio
Pearson
Henry National Bank
County
Straus Bros. Co
Putnam- County
Sellar
Straus Bros. Coz
Pearton
Tnrthia
Death of L J Hodge at California Sanitarium
George O Hodge and J W Hodge announce the death of L J Hodge, father of the two men, at a Sierra Madre sanitarium California. Born January 1 1841 in Monroe county Ohio he lived in Wenona Illinois where he held banking and coal interests. He married Harriet E Howe in 1864 and later Susan A Wright. survived by sons George Q and J W Hodge and a son Paul L. The funeral was in Glendale and burial planned in Wenona cemetery.
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Venona
Monroe County
Ohio
Witnois
Magnolia
Wenona
James Hodge
Forty-second
Missouri
St. Louis
Hoeze
John.a.mccall
Hodge
Howe, Hodge’ & Ralston ‘Bank
Wiliam Gamilton
Monser
Tional
OL Wienona
J J.cHodge.&.Sons
Hodge Bros
Wilnois
Iowa
Harriet E. Howe
George Q
J. W. H. Hodge
Susan A. Wright
Paul L
Glendale
George “C. “Hodge
California
Ita
Neponset Civil War Soldiers Reunion Features Prominent Speakers
Soldiers reunion in Neponset will occur Wednesday and Thursday, August 29. Notable speakers include HLM Trimble, Illinois department commander Thomas H. Gault, Hon. Claude A.G. Stone, Bishop D. A. Moore, and author 7kwandall Parish. Music by local talent and the Veterans Drum Corps. All Civil War soldiers and sailors plus Spanish War vets and Women’s Relief corps members may register with the Union association.
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Bureau
Ste
Thureday
Neponset
HLM
Trimble
Rey ‘Department
Tllinois
Thomas’ H. Gault
Claude AG. Stone
D. A. Moore
Terre ‘Paute
Ind
Nepomsetris
Tegulare
Woman’s Relief, Corps and Sons
Unian Association
Nerve Wrecking Discourse On Baseball Pastimes
A Sus discourse argues baseball resents by the national pace that wrecks nerves. It urges letting people enjoy a bit of fun to forget troubles. The writer quips that worries of wives and lack of leisure strain nerves more than the game itself. It praises shine, birds, and laughter for quicker, fitter reading of the body.
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Ita
Kidney Pills Claim Relief for Drought Stricken Families
Mrs E Lon of Enon says Kidney Pills improved kidney weakness and lumbago in her family after about a year. She notes several members reported beneficial results and claims they were cured. Sold by all dealers.
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Tolidva Idaneys
E. Lon
Enon
Ake Loz
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S. L. Case
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the Republian
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William Meese
Moline
Commission
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Washington, D. C
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Quincy
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McLean
Carbondale
Jackson
Macoupin
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