Waterway boost urged at Peoria conference
At a Peoria waterway conference, Illinois industry leaders pressed for rapid Illinois river and Great Lakes waterway development to ease rail car shortages and fuel wartime production. Speakers urged completing the Dunne plan, widening the Hennepin and Starved Rock routes, and utilizing Des Plaines, LaSalle areas for power and transport to prevent manufacturing closures.
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Peoria
E. T. Harris
Chicago
Manufacturers’ Association of Illinois
United States
Illinois
Great Lakes
Illinois River
Henry Mayo
Ottawa
Illinois and
Michigan Canal
Canal Commission
Lowden
W. L. Sackett
Illinoise Waterways
Ilinois River
LaSalle Basin
Henry Locks
River Front
Copperas Creek
LaSalle
Dunne
Lockport
Starved Rock
Hennepin Canal
Rock Island
St. Lawrence River
Seaboard
Branden Road
Des Plaines River
Ilinois
Great Peakes
Gulf
New Garage Building to Rise on Edward Street Corner
J. E. Barry & Co. will erect a two story brick garage on the Edward and Third streets corner, 40 by 80 feet, with an office and stock room on the corner, sales space on the first floor, and a second floor repair room served by a rear freight elevator. Construction to start after old building demolition, with completion set for March 1, 1918. The project replaces the Schick building as Henry’s commercial center grows.
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Henry
J. E. Barry & Co
John Jeffrey & Co
Chicago
Edward and
Third Streets
First National Bank
Schick
Overland Cars
Jenesen
Soldier Letter From Camp Greene Describes Drafted Men and Thanksgiving Dinner
A soldier writes from Camp Greene North Carolina about 9 000 soldiers on passes from Camp Chillicothe Ohio to Columbus and Philadelphia for home dinners then returns for football. He plans to transfer from kitchen to quartermaster and notes money issues and upcoming move around January 15. Thanksgiving dinner included turkey celery mashed potatoes sweet potatoes canned corn cranberry sauce cake pie bread and coffee. The Red Cross military ball at a later date raised about 125 dollars with colonial costumes music and a grand march.
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Camp Greene
N. C
Reg
Camp Chillicothe
Ohio
Columbus
Philadelphia
Marcellus G. Riggs
Charlotte, N. C
Red Cross
Dora Halbleib
Judson Ong
Charles Perdew
Frank Hartley
Lacon Home Guards
Jones
Clifford Haws
Farewell Reception for Rev R W Martin and Wife
A large citywide assembly at the Presbyterian church honored Rev. and Mrs. R W Martin with a farewell gathering. Attendees praised his leadership in temperance and community service, including the Boy Scout movement, and offered heartfelt wishes for their future happiness and success in their new field.
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Presbyterian Church
W. Martin
Martin
A Business in War Times and Keeping Industry Going
In the Civil War era the north faced panic as prices soared and enterprise stalled. The message now urges keeping factories and stores operating to support the war effort and avoid economic collapse, arguing steady business benefits the nation and shortens conflict.
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North
Injuries From Thawing Engine Burn Two West Sparland Residents
Riley Divelbiss and his son Harry, residents west of Sparland, suffered severe burns yesterday while trying to thaw a frozen stationary gasoline engine used to lift corn into a crib. They built a fire under the water tank, causing the engine to explode as flames ignited their clothing. The boy jumped into a water tank to extinguish his clothes and then helped his father. The corn crib caught fire but burned only a portion as neighbors aided. Both men rest at home after a difficult night.
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Riley Divelbiss
Harry
Sparland
Mr. Diverbiss
611 Women Registered in Henry City for National Defense
The Henry city registration closed with 611 women registered, $56.20 in fees and $4.45 in contributions collected. Forty nine paid no fees and four refused to register. A meeting of the board of control and the women’s state council defense will be held Friday at 7:30 p.m. at the Commercial club rooms to discuss the report and further work.
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Henry
Cromwell
Illinois
Council of National Defense
Woman’s Council of National Defense
State Council of National Defense
Board of Control and Registration Committee
Woman’s Committee
Commercial Club
Board of Control
Commercial Club Rooms
Jessie Hunter
Eulogy of Departed Voice from a Small City
A heartfelt tribute remembers Henry, a figure deeply tied to the town by the river. The piece reflects on communal loss, shared ties, and the idea that one life shapes many others through compassion and kinship. It notes his choice to stay local rather than seek a bigger city.
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Henry
Prud Mt
Remembering Henry and his contributions to city life
A commemorative portrait honors Henry for founding the city’s store, expanding hospitality, and supporting the school church and chautauqua. It notes his restraint from office yet willingness to serve, his care for aging parents, and the deep sorrow of losing his son. The piece closes with a tender benediction and lines of farewell.
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Henry
Union Thanksgiving Service Featured Across Churches
Congregations from all churches united for a Thanksgiving service at the Christian church last Thursday. Rev. Rea W. Martin read scripture and prayers, Rev. G F Tilton preached on Psalm 103. Turkey of gratitude honored God for blessings, home life, work, and nationalわれ. The service closed with America sung by the congregation.
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Christian Church
Rea W. Martin
Presbyterian Church
G. Fe, Tilton
M. E. Church
Tilton
New World
St Josephs Church Sets Winter Mass Times
St Josephs Church changes Sunday masses to 8:00 and 10:00 a m with weekday mass at 7:30 a m Rev M J Brennan pastor Also St Marys Church schedules 8 a m English sermon 10 a m high mass with German sermon at 2 30 vespers and benediction Rev Father Andrew Schauer pastor Episcopal services at St Johns Church next Sunday 11 a m no evening service Rev Saunders rector Putnam M EB Church lists Sunday December schedule Sabbath school at 2 p m preaching at 5 p m all welcome Bring food cards Canned vegetables and fruit for orphans home at Lake Bluff delayed to next Tuesday December 11 Clark Ball family and Mr Mrs George Moore were Thanksgiving dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Harold Ball
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Methodist Episcopal Church
Epworth League
Wesley Deal
Jacksonville
Glenn E. Tilton
Christian Church
Bible
Alva Richey
Eureka
Bible School
St. Joseph's Church
M. J. Brennan
Hm Re
St. Mary's Church
Father Andrew Schauer
Te Episcopal Church
St. John's Church
Saunders
Putnam
Glenn & Tilton
Lake Bluff
Methodist
Clark Ball
George Moore
Harold Ball
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Rosan‘na Hexter
Ansel Hexter
Lacon
Charles Motter
E. S. Sterrett
A A Ra- Ce. M. Lucas
A. J. Ironmonger
Elizabeth Ironmonger
Algiers
Henry Opera House
Ella Hall
Rupert Julian
Kingsley Benedict
Little Zoe Rae
Para Fa
Fred Moore
Vancouver
Wash
Mary Riser
Thomas Gorman
Portland
Ore
Moore
Gorman
California
George Nicholson
Red Cross News
Hunt
Baker
Daniels
Mabel L. Steimle
George M. Brown
Eugene H. Hutchins
Samuel Parker
America
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