Illinois wins preliminary federal permit for Illinois Waterway power sites
The Federal Power Commission grants Illinois a preliminary permit valid to April 1, 1924 for power development at four sites on the Des Plaines and Illinois rivers. The plan uses river flow plus Chicago sanitary district drainage to generate electricity while safeguarding navigation and water levels. If accepted, the permit moves to Illinois Department of Public Works and Buildings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Power Commission
Washington
Illinois Waterway
Lake Michigan
Brandon Road
Joliet
Desplaines River
Dresden Island
Illinois River
Marseilles
Ilinois River
Starved Rock
Commission
of Illinois
Desplaines
Illinois
Chicago Sanitary District
Department of Public Work and Buildings
State of
Great Lakes
Gulf
Henry Fire Co elects officers for ensuing year
The Henry Fire Company elected its officers Friday evening with Charles Greenlee as foreman Isaac Gilpin as assistant foreman Clarence Duke captain of Hose Co Arthur Smith captain of Hook and Ladder Samuel Garland assistant Frank Krenz assistant Peter Toemmes as assistant Hose and Ladder officers Harry Ziegler secretary and Lawrence Peterman treasurer re elected. The article notes past fires at Hunt feed barns Daniels cleaning establishment Banter ice house. Firefighters remain vigilant and ready to respond to calls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Fire Co
Charles Greenlee
Isaac Gilpin
Captain Hose Co
Clarence Duke
Arthur Smith
Samuel Garland
Frank Krenz
Peter Toemmes
Harry Ziegler
Lawrence Peterman
Our
Hunt
Daniels
Banter
County Board Meeting Notice at Lacon Illinois
The Board of Supervisors of Marshall County Illinois will meet at the Court House in Lacon on Monday June 18 1921 at 1 30 PM. Each bill must be itemized certified sworn and filed in the County Clerk's office by the preceding Saturday noon. Unfiled bills will be carried over. Lawrence D Gregory County Clerk. Dr BE Bradley ENT address Peoria Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lacon
Board of Supervisors
Marshall County
Illinois
Court House
Lawrence D. Gregory
Early Henry settlers recall fields and founders
A private letter dated May 29 1921 from Mrs Sarah Hoyt Penfield of New York City to Mrs EB Hutchins recounts Henrys pioneer days. She notes Ephraim Hoyt and sons started meetings at Planters Hotel barn, the Hoyt cemetery as the first grave site, and the hotel as a social and religious hub. She honors Silas Lock and early church workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Hoyt Penfield
New York City
Henry
Crow Creek
Lacon
Putnam
Ephraim Hoyt
Planters Hotel
Silas Lock
Grandpa Hoyt
Hoyt
Huffman
G, N. Penfield
New York
William B Mallary Civil War Veteran Dies in Elgin
William B Mallary aged 85 and a Civil War veteran died at his Elgin home May 21 after seventeen years residence there. He served in Co D 15th Illinois Infantry from May 1861 to June 1864 and was a charter member of Marengo Harley Wayne Post G A R. Survived by widow, four sons Roy Lucius William and Harry, a daughter Alta Stickling, and five grandchildren. Funeral Monday at Norris chapel Elgin then Marengo with burial there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William B. Mallary
Elgin
Mr. Mallary
Co. D
15Th Illinois Infantry
Freeport
Marengo Harley Wayne Post
Veteran Post
Williamb. Mallary
Henry
Marshall County
Illinois
Roy
Allegan, Mich
Lucius
Chicago
William
Detroit
Harry
Alta Stickling
Norris Chapel
Marengo
Banajah Mallory
Whitefield Township
Rollin
Wilfred
Russell
Mary
Robert Milner
McHenry County
Serfior
Granville Echoes Wins County Meet and Exams Note
Granville won the County Literary meet at the County Seat with 85 points. Swaney was second Hopkins took one second and three thirds. An examination for County Scholarship will be held in the Court House at Hennepin on Saturday June 4 1921 at 8 am. Miss Holliday to be advised. The La Salle I O O F delegation hosted a powwow with about forty attendees and twenty eight first degree earners. A humorous note from Hattie Elliott recalls a window washing mishap. Hennepin graduates number 22. exercises were held in May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hennepin
Swaney
Hopkins
Court House
Hattie Elliott
Granville
J. E
Geraniums Demonstration Sparks Temperance Jest
An English temperance lecturer shows two geraniums one watered normally and one dosed with alcohol, its leaves shriveled and stem twisted. A front-row man replies that the demonstration proves nothing because he is not a geranium.
Springfield Road Build Ups Brightens Illinois Plans
Springfield reports ten days of optimistic momentum for Illinois road building. Vermilion County bids dropped to 25 856 per mile for cement roads, down 11 057 from February. Governor Small seeks a Midwestern conference to curb cement prices and cites Holaday Act enabling county bids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Friends of Illinois
Friends of Roads
Illinois
Vermilion
Wisconsin
Cement Trust
Blaine
Small
General Assembly
Vermilion County Board of Supervisors
William P. Holaday
Georgetown
Utilities Commission
Senate
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John Urbanec
Henry, Ill
Fred Flensberg
Postoffice
Allen B. Smith
BUICK
Bogner Auto CO
W. A. Smith
Sparland
Edelstein
Lucrena
Vern Mathis
Magnolia
Carlson
Camp House
Peoria
Sulphur Springs Sanitarium, Inc
North Adams Street
Ninois
H. Bradley
New Lehan Bldg
Ill
N, Penfield
Granville Echo
Palace Cafe
Main & Madison Peoria
Hoffman's. Orchestra
Geo. A. Weydig
Mer
Lantz
Albert M. Antrim
Venona
Los Angeles
California
Means
Ende of Sanson
Camp Grove
Cord Tires
Henry, Tl
Ford
Henry Motor Co
Daniel Vail
ILK
Louis Fulks
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