The Henry City Bridge Chronicle of Construction and Dedication
The Henry City Bridge Co organized 1857 and charter amendments through 1867 enabled a river crossing on the Illinois River. Subscriptions began 1859, with earthworks and trestle work completed by 1860 and 1870, culminating in a 60 060.02 project cost. Dedication occurred December 3 1870 with civic pageantry and praise for local builders and leaders. The bridge remains a strong, historic river crossing with tolls reduced to 10 cents for all vehicles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
City Bridge Co
R. B. Heacock
Lloyd
J. L. Jones
J. A. Warren
Abner Camp
C. M. Baker
Valentine ‘Wels
Robert, Dawson
Michael Kletc
Gery
Sinois River
John Baker
No. B. Becker
Reynolds, Balaugh & Co
Eben West
Traneien-arith
Dorey & Moran
Eli Albertson
Messrs
Aga
Imols
Houry
Fredrick Lloyd
Robert Dawson
George Scott
Noerd
A. Warren
Potter
C. M. ‘Baker
Valentine Wels
Alex Hoagland
W. W. Heath
Lewis Kaufman
S Land J
Jones
John Kline
Henry Cornet
D. W Danley
Perley
Tolia
Week of Reunions Brings Relatives Together
A sequence of gatherings from Dec 1 to Thursday saw Mr and Mrs Samuel Leightner and children visit Cornell South Dakota relatives. Cousins and their spouses shared elaborate dinners, reminisced on old times, and enjoyed a warm reunion at multiple homes including Mrs Joseph Ziegler and Mrs Anton Ziegler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Leightner
Cornell
Injaw
Phillip Thomas
Leightner
Bernard Merdian
Merdian
Joseph Ziegler, Jr
Hose
Cotntas
Mesdamex Jos Aiegler
Anton Ziegler
Neuhalfan
Mra Thomass
Mra Ziegler
Sall
Wa Newhilten
Bernard Mercian
Henry City Bridge Company Wins Government Compromise
Government inspection of bridges along the Sinois river led to piling change demands. Fred W. Potter and Captains Wallace Swann secured a compromise at Chicago office reducing costs and detailing specific piling adjustments for the Henry bridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sinois
Chicago
Ifred W. Potter
Henry Bridge Co
Wallace
Percy Swann
Potter
Henry
Reunion of five cousins recalls pioneer days and feasts
The narrative recalls four reunions held at Phillip Themes home with eight Meridian guests and two children, a grand dinner including seafood dishes, and comments on hardship of early days. Mr Thomas and Mrs Leightner returned home Saturday morning honored by generous hospitality from Germany born relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillip Themes
Merdian
Mra Thomas
Thomas
Mra Leightner
Germany
Mra Leigttner
Royal Neighbors Install Officers at Meeting
Members of the Royal Neighbors held an installation for the coming year. Dora Halbler was installed as President with Edna Maple as Vice President and May Swein as Past President. Alberta Anderson became Chancellor and Francis Keight Receiver, with Helen Nell as Recorder and Jennie Jay as Marshal. Alice Coe and Anna Barry served as Sentinel. Dr Swem and Nelle Hartley among others were named managers and officers. The ceremonies were led by Ora Larkins on the organ and included a literary program by Miss Duncan and Trace Hartley. Refreshments followed and the event was warmly praised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Neighbors
Atl. O
F. Ball
Orazal
Dora Halbler
Edna Maple
Oracal
May Swein
Alberta Anderson
Francis Keight
Helen Nell
Jennie Jay
Tuner Sentinel
Alice Coe
Outer Sentinel
Anna Barry
Swem
Nelle Hartley
Anna Schaefer
de Swem
May Swem
Nellie Hartley
Mro
Ora Larkins
DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve Popular Yet Counterfeited
The DeWitt company of Chicago introduced a witch hazel salve praised for piles and skin issues including bleeding itching eczema and burns. With widespread counterfeits, consumers are urged to ask for the genuine DeWitt’s. Separately Henry National Bank stockholders met January 12 in this city electing J Watercott president C A Camp vice president J R Phillips cashier and deciding to pay interest on time deposits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. DeWitt & Co
Chicago
Dewitt
Obituary notices of Mary Adams and several regional figures
Mary Adams born December 8 1818 in Green Briar Northumberland County Pa died January 11 1904 Henry Indiana aged 85. She married Jonathan Heim in 1838 and had 11 children 80 grandchildren 38 greats 1 great great. Funeral at M E church Henry with burial at Henry cemetery. Other obituaries include John T Judd of Lake Providence La and General John Brown Gordon of Miami Fla interred in Atlanta. Also Cadwallader Jack Shepard W H Leeper and O E Munger noted with brief life highlights and local ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Adams
Greenbriar
Northumberland County
Henry
Pennsylyanis
Jonathan Heim
Upton
Harriet
John Eckhart
Peoria
Catherine
Agron Defenbaugh
Westphalia
Kansas
Sophia
Joseph Merdfan
Sarah
W. G. Snyder
Wyoming
Mary
George Wonder
Loda
Benalo
W 1
Horrom
John Helm
Effeult
Lucan
Amanda
Thos GilKerson
Battle Creek
Mich
Mra Heim
German Evangelical Church
M. 16. Church of
M. I. Church
D. 8
Thomas Monier
Robert Doran
Simeon Doyle
Henry Cemetery
M. J. French
Evans Township
John T. Judd
Lake Providence
Louisiana
Judd
Marshall County
Webona
Wenona
John Brown Gordon
Miami
Florida
Jane
Evry
Lookout Mt Post
Lincoln
U. S. Senate
Georgia
United Confederate Veterans
Ths
Atlanta
North
Woo W. O. Cadwallader
Fulton County
Los Angeles
Farmington
Iil
Cadwallader
London Mills
Board of Supervisors
State Board of Equalization
Illinois
Jack" Shepard
Ino1
Secor
Woodford County
Bla
W. H. Leeper
Dewitt
Neb
Putnam County
Granville
Nebraska
Jueeper
Underground
Congregational Church
O. E. Munger
Princeton
Martha Skinkle Dies in Geneva Nebraska After Long Life
Martha Skinkle, aged about 65, died December 2 in Geneva Nebraska from cancer. Born Martha Gregory in Kickapoo township Peoria county, she moved to Marshall county, raised her family with Frank Skinkle in Henry, later settled in Geneva with son, became a Christian Scientist practitioner in Chicago, and retired from healing work. Surviving siblings include Mark and Ransom Gregory, Mrs Cyrus Hutchins, Mrs Chas Jenkins of California, and Harry Gregory of Gibson City.
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Martha Skinkle
Geneva
Neb
Martha Gregory
Alarrleon Gregory
Kickapoo Township
Peoria County
Marshall County
Henry
Frank Skinkle
Mercantile House of Field
Mark and
Ransom Gregory Graelty
Mra Cyrus Hutchins
Mra
Chas Jenkins
Californian
Harry Gregory
Gibson City
Deaths Notice Teaches Silence and Loss
We received a telephone message obituary listing other deaths and announcing forthcoming memorials. The message cites no names or dates, but signals community mourning and the need for respectful acknowledgment of those lost.
Church Notes and Communion Plans Across Communities
Rev W A Green speaks at Christian church next Sunday with Friday address. St Johns hosts 7.80 service. Et Cecelas Guild meets at Cora Wykoff home Friday afternoon. Mary Keller illness delays organist duties at M E church. Second communion at St Johns begins next Sunday at 10 o clock. Presbyterians plan missionary social Tuesday Jan 10 and observe Lord's Supper next Sunday with letters or profession of faith. Choir gains new leader Mr Andrews with solo performances. J C Bacon and Beryl join M E church by letter from Putnam. Weeklong preaching at Presbyterian church with Rev Bengon. Guaper ene issued. Presbyterian Woman Home and Foreign Missionary Society elects leaders. Eucharist continued weekly at Et Johns. Union meeting at Methodist church Sunday evening with Rev McUowan. Council urges unity against strife. Fr Drummy assigned to Ottawa replacing Fr Quirk. Fr Fitzgerald to fill future. Mags next Sunday services by new priest. Stev Dr Fawcett to be consecrated bishop Jan 20 at St Bartholomews Englewood. tickets required. Presbyterian Sunday School officers listed. many reelected. Union services at Presbyter Janeburgh draw large crowds. Rev Mason preaches on heart devotion.
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W. A. Green
The
Christian Church
St John’s Church
Cora Wykoff
Mra
H. F. Andrews
M. E
Mary Keller
Miss
T. L. Jones
Burtha Burt
Mamie Lock
J. C. Bacon
Beryl
M. E. Church
Putnam
Henry
Presbyterian Church
Bengon
Peoria
Woman- Home and Foreign Missionary Society of the
J A Williams
W. H Mason
Albert Stevens
Cannah Jonen
Et John's Church
Tate
Methodist Church
McUowan
Batan
Fr Drummy
iKmery
Ottawa
Ir Quirk
Fr O'Reilley
Elde of Christ Service Opens With Choir Anthems
Rev McCowar assisted in the services and gave the opening prayer. The large chorus choir rendered anthems and songs with a trio by Mr and Mrs Andrews and Mrs Floyd Monier. The proceedings are described as a source of blessing and spiritual renewal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earth
Heaven
McCowar
Andrews
Floyd Monier
Close Call Retold by Burlington Fireman
A Burlington Iowa locomotive fireman C W Bellamy recalls a near disaster while enduring pain and weakness. He credits Electric Bitters for a dramatic recovery describing renewed health and vigor and recommends the tonic with Dr Powell’s guarantee.
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C. W. Bellamy
Burlington
Iowa
Dr Powell
Whitefield Meeting Address Stolen From Reporters
A Whitefield meeting brief notes a reporter’s desk theft of Prof Kern’s typed address. The Times claims its rep secured the only copy, sparking criticism of press competition and noting the Republican planned to publish only notes, not the full address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitefield
Prof Kern
Times
Young Times
Imes
Ballard's Horehound Syrup Endorsed By Dr. Martin
Rev Carlisle P B Martin D L D of Watery Texas endorses Ballard's Horehound Syrup for coughs and phlegm relief. He claims it dislodges phlegm quickly and is pleasant to take by those with throat or lung troubles. Available at Dr Powell's drug store in 26e 50e 3100 bottle prices.
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Carlisle P. B. Martin
L.L D
Texas
Ballard
Revered Mason Addresses Knox County Farmers Institute
Rev W H Mason spoke at the Knox County Farmers Institute last week on Our Friends the ida a timely practical address. The Galenburg papers praise the speech for fluency and substance as the audience packed the church and joined in applause and discussion. Ed Hannum and Homer Barney installed Henry lodge K of P officers with a prosperous outlook for 1904. Subscriptions for the Henry Telephone Co were given as Christmas gifts to central operators and out‑of‑town attendees at the funeral of Mrs Heim included several distant relatives.
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W. H. Mason
Knox County Farmere Institute
Ida
Galenburg
Ed &. Hannum
Marshall County
Homer Barney
Lacon
Henry
Henry Lodge
Hannum
Barney
Henry Telephone Co
Neas
Asane
Central
Bimpxon
Smith
Unal White
Mra Heim
Johnelshart
Peoria
W GO B Snyder
Dra Snare
Wyoming
Thomas Cuikersorn
Battle Creek
Mich
Mrr
Mra
Ieorge Wonder
Lodo
Amanda Boyer
Chicago
Old Jeniffer
Lacov
Domestic Troubles and Pillslinger Claims
A garbled item references Dr Tsing and pills sold for liver problems and other ailments. The fragment mentions a drug store and trouble caused by the products, with unclear claims about efficacy and safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farolly
Powerbe
Also Mentioned on This Page
Henry City Bridge
Henry City Bridge Company
Mary Heim
Stev Dr Fawcett
Quincy
St Bartholomew's Church
Englewood
Mre Gorter
Presbyterian Sunday School
G. B.locke
C. R M. Burt
Will Bobby
Queun Simpson
Kila Jenness
Kila Meier
Pauline Williams
Presbyter
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