Henry Public School and City Progress in Henry
Henry public schools under W. E. King and eight assistants feature Latin German English history and algebra classes. Teachers Massey Worley Carpenter Cornell mentor junior and senior clubs Camp Fire Girls and student diplomas noted. Fire department since 1891 with 45 members and strong town papers Burt family editors praised. Parks include Pavilion Central Margaret Jones and Fairy Grounds with amenities and Civil War cannon as memorial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. King
King
Esther Massey
Lucia Worley
Carrie Carpenter
Emma Cornell
Miss Massey
Cornell
Camp Fire Girls
Miss Worley
Carpenter
Matthew Steele
Miss May Young
Er Room
Henry Wire Co. No I
Frank Krenz
C A Frommel
Frank Vogelsang
Charles Greenlee
Walter Duke
The
Henry Fire Co No. 1
OUR Olly Parks
Pavilion Park
Illinois River
Henry
Barney Yaeger
Messrs
Central Park
U. S
Margaret Jones
Henry Water Works
C. R. Jones J
Fairy Grounds
Henry Wagon Bridge Project and Dike Completion
In 1870 the Henry City Bridge Co constructed the Henry wagon bridge spanning the Tinols River with about two miles of dike along the valley east side. The public benefits greatly from the enterprise and the company keeps the property in excellent condition. Elias Herr serves as the bridge tender.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HENRY
Henry City
Local Officials List for Town and County
The document lists state and county officers including J. and M. Canal superintendent TH Gant and Henry Lock collector Elias B Wright. It names Sheriff Charles Motter State's Attorney Henry H and city officers Mayor John R Pankell City Clerk Elias B Wright Treasurer Frank Morgan etc. It notes school trustees J A Willia Charles Hofer and John Blye and mentions Henry Womans Club organized in 1892 with a history of activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Motter
Henry H
John R. Pankell
Elias
B. Wrigh
Frank Morgan
Fred “‘W. Potter
George Popel
William
Dille
Henry W. Womhacher
Smith
John W. Parker
aAlezer
Clyde Bauter
Supore RF
Ransom
A. W
Sea Commissioners of Highway
Conrad Merdian
Taylor Smith
William Heinrich
Willa Charles Hofer
John
Rock and Dam Built to Aid Illinois River Navigation
In 1870 71 the state built a rock and dam on the Illinois river raising water seven feet between Henry and La Salle. Three other works reach the river mouth. The David Swain plies Peoria to La Salle during navigation season with excursion boats. Henry water works provide drinking water, hydrants, and a brick plant supplying power by electricity. The Water Works board lists officers. the Women’s Club runs a library of over 2000 volumes and belongs to state and district federations. The Voters League promotes law and order with officers listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Street
Illinois River
Henry
la Salle
Elias B. Wright
David—Swain
Peoria
Henry Water Works
Wretrs
Per. Hi
George Halbleib
Also Mentioned on This Page
W J Hoffman
Alice Gilpin
Arleene Hunter
Gertrude Bickerman
Henry Courier
Robert H Ruggles
Woodward
S S Burdick
Marshall County ‘Telegraph
Lfe
George A. Burt
Ps Neen
George Burt
Republican
Burdick
Burdick & Burt
C. S. Woodward
Courier
Marshall County Republican
Burt B Woodward
Henry Republican
R. F. Burt
Burt
Jimoig and
Michigan Canal
the ‘Hotel
Hgeant
Henry's
Hanna Wagon Factory
Henry’s Hotel
Peoria To Henry
J. &M. Canal
Gant
Hus
Henry Lock
Wright
Ute
Ciety
Woman's Club
Theodore
Clara Kops
H. W. Adams
Bella-Evans
George Halbleth
Charlotte Sparling
Voters' League
Voters’ Béagne Discasm Palcipas Politicals Organization
J.howard -Williams
S. S. Merritt
Henry Auto Co
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