Dams and dredging on the Illinois river debated
The piece argues that dredging efforts failed to keep the Illinois river navigable and predicts a state run canal system with locks and dams. It warns that removing dams before the next legislature meeting could lead to a $50,000 dredging appropriation and a costly board with high salaries. The piece criticizes outside influence and government overreach in river improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Henry
Ilivofe
Water Works Plant Contract Awarded to National Construction Co
At the adjourned city council meeting the contract for a water works plant and pumping station was let to National Construction Co of South Bend Ind. The project covers 6 miles of mains, 10, 8, 6 and 4 inch pipelines, totaling 29600 dollars with a year guarantee. The pumping station sits below the hill between Edward and Main streets. Theodore Bickerman’s gets two wells on the site. Work on the wells starts tomorrow. main line work begins after piping arrives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Construction Co
Bouth Bed
Ind
Maine
Edward
Main
Theodore Bickerman
Jset
Canal idle sparks river debate and rail threat talk
A long idle Illinois and Michigan canal draws reader anger as officials rely on repair crews and critics speculate railroads aim to kill canal competition. The text argues against drainage-board control over river flow and warns floods would ruin fertile bottom lands without dams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois and Michigan
State Ditch
Illinois & Michigan Canal
Ottawa
Lake Michigan
Macon
Democrat
Ifnoff River
Drainage Board
Brother Democrat
The
Dame
Lacon Democrat
Gulf
Henry Creamery Milk Delivery Figures Rise Steadily
The Henry Creamery reports 83 daily milk deliveries with patrons named including John Barry and Geo Wable. Three carriers serve some neighbors, and receipts through Aug 1909 show a steady rise from 1248 to 2489 pounds, indicating growing demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry-Creamery Co
Henry Creamery
John Barry
Ir. J. Troendley
Jos. Boguer
Casper Oifman
Geo. Wall
H. L. Hubbard
Frank Daniel
Peter Seichter
J. A. Williams
William Ziegler
John Englebrecht
Truit
Fred Kapraun
Jos. Neuhalgen
John Dauber
Wimer Schlosser
W. H. Mutton
I. W. Camnery
W. A. Helnrich
Arthur Gerrow
A. H. Barfoot
T. W. Stoner
Frank Kapraun
J. Loomis
L. M. Bell
Geo. Wable
A. W. Barfoot
Perry Dunn
W. W. Johnson
Marshall County Transfers Read Across Multiple Lots
Transfers recorded in Marshall County include May J Meister to Joseph P Heininger of lot 106 in Lombard's addition Henry and Julia O Stevens heirs to Lilian S Warren with two-fifths of lot 284 in Henry. Additional conveyances include Daniel Horrom to Conrad Schwarz of lot 00 and northwest quarter of lot 91 in Henry and Joshua-I-Shreve to Wmn Chalcraft of lot 23 Kik 68 in Saute Fe with Antioch church trustees to Chalcraft lots 23 and 24 Bik 68 in Santa Fe Ist add to Toltica. Samu, John Mallman and others, August Uihlein to Henry Uihlein of a fourth of lot 7 and five-tenths of lots 8 and 9 Bik 8 Wenona. August Uihlein to Henry Uiblein of lots 5 and 6 Bik 20 Varna. James M Powers to Daniel Horrom of 88 acres in section 4 Henry. A John Dwyer to David Dwyer of undivided halves in section 25 Whitefield.
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Marshall County
May J Meister
Joseph P Heininger
Lombard’s
Henry
Julia O Stevens
Lilian S Warren
Daniel Horrom
Conrad Schwarz
Joshua-I-Shreve
Wmn Chalcraft
Saute Fe
Toltica
Antioch Christian Church
Wm Chalcraft
Banta Fe
Samu
John Mallman
Nd Nwi
Steuben
August Uihlein
Henry Uihlein
Wenona
Henry Uiblein
Henry Uiblein, Lots 5 and 6 Bik
Varna
James M Powers
Eec
A. John Dwyer
David Dwyer
Whitefield
Instinct Book Theme Shown With Camille at Henry Opera House
The excerpt contrasts instinct with judgment, claiming instinct offers true defense and guides fate. It notes Camilo and Armand’s passionate bond and previews Camille at the Henry Opera House with Miss Courtenay Morgan in the title role on Saturday Sept 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camilo
Armand
Camille
Miss Courtenay Morgan
Henry Opera House
Eight year old boy killed by windmill accident near Henry
A fatal accident near Henry, Putnam County, left John Johnson's eight year old son dead after climbing a windmill tower at the James Price farm. The boy was knocked from the revolving fan by the top blade and died Monday evening after being cared for at home. Funeral services were held last Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Johnson
James Price
Magoplia Township
Putnam County
Mondey
Lacon
Swain
Rex
Peoria
Chilliorte
Lacon Journal
Henry ‘Limes
John Breele
la Salle
John
Illinois
Ia Salle
J. W. Swartz
Streator
Roberts Township
Marshall Broaddus
J. M. Brumsey
Hiinels
Henry
E. Hofer
L. A. Meier
Andrew Hofer
Meier
Hofsted
Mefer
Efefer
Wyoming
Stark County
John Rolley
Rolley
Henry Masonic Lodge
Magnolia
Oluca, Marquette & Northern Railroad
City
Nebraska
Iowa
Charles
Fairbury
Neb
M. Ju. Coan
T. Conover
Henry Republican
Republican
George Burt & Son
Bradford
I -Ood
Lamoille
Neponset
Beaumont
Texas
Forrest Bros
Peoria area notes report burns and local happenings
Charles Sands suffered a severe burn to his right arm when a gasoline stove exploded on a Peoria street. He was taken home to 1027 Monson and faces a long recovery. The column also covers local visits, property transfers, clergy and business moves, social calls, and upcoming reunions and excursions in the Peoria area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Sands
J. J. Sands
Peoria
Monson Street
Ivae
H. J. Adams
Lewis
Buck
Bat‘tle Creek
Mich
Clark
J H.francis
Chicago
St.Louie
Putnam
Highland Cottage
Charles Jenka
Emil Maneki
E. Hofer
Emil
Clara A. Stephens
East 60Th Place
Ae Stephens
D. B. Stockton
Chillicothe
Third
North Streets
George Daniels
Daniels
J. A. Melick
William Kellogg
Joplin
I. W. Camery
Kellogg
Whitefield
Kansas
Mississippi
Ilinois
Florida News Briefs Describe Accidents And Visits
Charley Alvert, son of Jacob Albert, was kicked in the head by a horse in the school yard last Saturday and treated by Dr. Hall before being sent home to Tinker Town. G Leech fell ill Saturday, with Dr Hall tending him Sunday. A child of Charley Allen was buried in Florid cemetery Thursday. Mrs Adam Denninger, under care, visited by Chicago guest Clira Bradley and Mrs J B Albert. Hermann Meyer and wife took a 15 cent excursion last Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. M. Bwem
Cincinnati
Swem
Charles Swein
Newton
Jasper County
Nathan McLaughlin
Hattie Davie
Marian Davis
Old Settlers
Lacoh
Peoria
Henry Dam
Henry
Hook
la Salle
Mississippi
Stephen Apple
Mgr Tommiesone
Lostant
Anna Tommes
E. Frank Perry
Chamberlain
Powell
City
Austin
Robby
Ke Waneé
Bradford
Charley Alvert
Jacob Albert
A. Hall
Tinker Town
G. Leech
E. A. Hall
Charley Allen
Adam Denninger
Eal
Chicago
Henry Clemens
Clira” Bradley
J. B. Albert
Herman Meyer
Mystic Cure for Rheumatism Offered in 1 Day
An advertisement touts a “Mystic Cure” for rheumatism and neuralgia claiming dramatic relief within 1 to 3 days. It promises instant action on the system and rapid disappearance of illness with the first dose. Sold by J B and F L A Powel ty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.B
Fla. Powel
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the Republica
George A. Burr GE
Alentiss
Ortside
Wagner
South Dakota
Northwest
Milwatkes
Paul Gineral Yeaterday
Dakota
St .Paul
Marshall
Hleary
Bureau
de Pue
Peoria Daily~Journal
Fta
Boston
Fall
Cannah Jones
Henry, Ill
Camp Grove
Charles Hanchett
Alice Hanchett
Violet
Lue
Hazel Klein
G. E. Sparling
Benachwife Lake
Clinton
Sturgeon
P. D. Klein
Wilis Hanchett
QORN
EAP
Sears
Ake
Harry G. Blackburn
Thomas Real
Opera House
W. H. Stever
W. Eagelston
GLASS
Mudge
Southern Play
John Grittenden
Webb
Milt G. Barlow
Miss-Nelie-Montgomery
zetGrand
Seata
Afterman Bros
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