Good Roads Group Forms Illinois Valley Association
Citizens met at Henry Auto Co to organize the Illinois Valley Good Roads Association with H Hutchins as president and G B Pace as vice president. The group plans a four-district board, 25 charter members, and aims to promote highway improvements and state legislation. A Chicago conference on March 12 will discuss road costs, convict labor, and statewide good roads efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Auto Co
Clifford Haws
Motor Age
A. J. Reininger
Shennandoah
Denver
Col
Washington, D. C
H. Hutchins
G. EB. Pace
George A. Burt
Lawrence Peterman
Illinois Valley Good Roads Association
G. Ju. Schultz
Pace
F. W. Potter
J. J. Gresser
Bani An- Som
Whitefield
Steuben
Senachwine
Magnolia
Hennepin
Henry Township
G. L. Schultz
al True
Henry
Lawrence Hunt
Vincent Schubert
Thomas Monier
Sandy Boyle
J. O. Winship
Ed Sparling
Ed Mathis
Chicago
Chicago Motor Club
Good Roads
Sherman
Illinois
T. J. Tynan
Colorado
Williamson Bros. Buick agency praised by Silver City line
C W Merriott of Silver City New Mexico writes to the Toulon Illinois Buick representatives praising their agency. He notes Buick cars used between Silver City and Mogollon 90 miles handle sand mud river and mountains. three Buicks in service haul eight passengers on a five seat car and perform well. He calls the service remarkable. A local item then notes mustard poultices as poor warmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamson Bros
Buick
Toulon
Ill
C. W. Merriott
Silver City
New Mexico
Mogollon Automobile and Stage Line
Merriott
Mogollon
N. M
Gila River
Mogollon Mountains
Stark County
Henry Adopts Watchman's Clock System
Henry adopts a patrol clock system to track the night watchman William Donovan as eight patrol boxes are placed behind business houses in the city center. The system times and records visits, boosting accountability and aiming to deter robberies by showing ground coverage during the night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Donovan
Newman
J. Watercott & Co
Henry National Bank
Duke Bros
Meier Bros
Times Office
First National Bank
A. J. Tronmonger
C. B. Vogelsang
Lacon
Virginia Sale Notice of 1827 Plantation Auction
A sale bill from Amelia County Virginia outlines a January 21 auction on the seller W. J. Barksdale's plantation. The sale includes 1800 to 2000 acres, 200 bushels of wheat, a dwelling, 6 tobacco barns, and 120 enslaved people born on the plantation, with land sold on credit and personal property cash. The document notes division of the tract and terms for payment and security.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed B. Smith
Virginia
Museum of Curiosities
Amelia
Richmond
Pittsburg
Amelia Court House
Genito Road
Flat Creek
W. J. Barksdale
Haw Branch
N. B
Petey
Rally Day At Christian Church With Lectures And Drawings
The Ladies Aid meet next Wednesday with Mrs W B Deck. Rev August Larson from Eureka college fills the pulpit next Sunday. Larson, a cartoonist, will draw pictures before Sunday school as Rally Day encourages old scholars and new faces to attend. W B Bush’s death recalled his Christmas trees and aid to the church. Thomas L Jones of Chicago visited Henry yesterday and returned home this evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Bush
Henry Gateway to Illinois and Mississippi Rivers in Early Days
The Kewanee Daily Star Courier recalls Henry as a historic gateway linking Illinois and Mississippi regions. It notes settlers traveled via Henry before railroads, and river transport made Henry a first stop for newcomers seeking fertile lands, a role later diminished by transportation changes and new routes. The piece hints that a new interurban road could restore ties between Henry and this area, once closely connected by trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kewanee
Henry
Mississippi
Illinois
Mt. Matter
Chicago
Omaha
School Chimes and Teachers Notes From Local High
Floyd Hunter plays piano this week as Shakespearean readings mix with reminders of Freshmen and Senior class activities. Miss Leonore Schaffer visits, German I studies Immensee and Bees Lake, and a stove demonstration by Mr. Hillebrandt is noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Hunter
Leonore Schaffer
Violet Balloweg
Bees Lake
Hillebrandt
Miss Bickerman
Miss Hunter
Peoria
Bernadine Wooley
Republicans Meet to Nominate Township Officers at City Hall
Republican caucus set for Friday March 8 at 7 30 PM in city hall to nominate township officers. Full attendance requested by the Township Central Committee under orders.
Paroled Banker Frank Myers Leaves Prison
Portland dispatch reports Frank N. Myers, ex-president of the Mount Scott bank, paroled by Presiding Judge Gatens on January 15 after a two year sentence for receiving deposits while the bank was insolvent. The sentence was handed down about two months earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Myers
Portland
Ore
Frank N. Myers
Mount Scott Bank
Gatens
Myers
Valley's New Steam Railroad Plan Cuts Costs
Peoria area promoters outline a streamlined Milwaukee Peoria and St. Louis line. The route would start on Peoria’s east bank, run along the river, cross to Seatonville, then to Amboy, Oregon, and Rockford. Key terminals include Rockford and Depue with co operation from towns along the corridor. Construction may start in six weeks. Directors include McDowell Clarke Thompson Reid Stocking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee, Peoria & St. Louis
Peoria
Santa Fe
Chicago, Milwaukee& St. Paul
Chicago Great Western
Rockford
Lacon
Marshall County
Henry
Hennepin
Putnam
Depue
New York Central
Seatonville
Amboy
Oregon
Northwestern
Franklin Grove
Nachusa
South End
J. W. McDowell
Robert D. Clarke
John I. Thompson
Frank B. Reid
Chicago
George E. Stocking
Rochelle
Peoria Journal
Woman's Club Hosts District President in Princeton Visit
The Women’s club met March 4 with Mrs. A. B. Smith hosting. District President Mrs. Priestly of Princeton attended and spoke on local work. the program included a paper on Social Conditions and Amusements and musical numbers by Mrs. Rowley and Mrs. Hannum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton
Harry Rowley
W.S. Hannum
Helene Hannum
Priestly
Fred Schaffer
North Yakima
Wash
J. A. Williams
Henriette Helber
L. Clift
Preacher Rev W J Leach to Speak Next Sunday
M EK Church in Pekin notes Rev W J Leach will fill the pulpit Sunday morning and evening. Miss Teachman of Peoria Deaconess moved hearts with her China focused story at the quarterly missionary tea, about fifty attendees. Prayer meeting tonight led by Mrs Reed as pastor improves and plans to return home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. EK
W. J. Leach
Pekin
Teachman
Peoria
Whitefield Republican Caucus Call at Town Hall March 12
Republicans of Whitefield urged to attend a caucus to nominate candidates for town offices at the Town Hall on Tuesday March 12 at 2 p.m. Per Order Committee. Mrs. Fred Schaeffer and two daughters of Yakima Washington visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. Charles Balleweg and sisters in Henry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitefield
Fred Schaeffer
Yakima, Wash
Charles Balleweg
Heniry
Local Notes From Kewanee Star-Courier
City items report Mrs. Bessie Eagleston ill with brain fever at Hotel Thomas Lacon. moves include John Dally’s Bradford property on Front street and John Nader’s brother Frank planning to move to Maxbass North Dakota. Local business notes praise Buick cars and Henry Auto Co agents. many residents listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie Eagleston
John Loomis
Whitefield
L. V. Smith
John Dally
Bradford
George Bergantz
Front Street
John Nader
Frank
Lostant
Maxbass
N. D
DB. J. Cromwell
la Prairie
Wyoming
Princeville
Toulon
Galva
Duncan
Bishop Hill
Camp Grove
Charles Willey
Magnolia
Warren
Minn
Frank Kays
McNabb
Illinois
Iowa
Mississippi River
George M. Bowers
Letter From Washington State Delights Palouse Readers
Johnson Wash February reports mild winter with limited cold snaps. Moisture is ample and soil remains wet, boosting crops and land prices. Washington delivers diverse climate, irrigation plans, and growing fruit industry with population gains and rail development noted. A. O. White signs off from the Palouse region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Washington
Snake River
A. O. White
Our State Tax Rate and Comparisons
Governor Deneen defends Illinois finances noting overall appropriations bipartisan support and a low state tax burden. A per capita table shows Illinois at 2.62 dollars versus higher rates in Indiana Colorado California Minnesota New Jersey New York and Pennsylvania. The state rate for this year is 35 cents per hundred with historic lows and reminders of 66 in 1907 and 1.80 in 1869.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deneen
Illinois
Ilinois
Wisconsin
Michigan
Indiana
California
Colorado
Minnesota
New Jersey
New York
Pennsylvania
Springfield Journal
St John s Church Episcopal invites parishioners to Lent services
St Johns Church announces all Sunday services and Lenten services on Wednesdays and Mondays at 7 30 PM. Guild meets Thursday afternoon at the rectory. The rector notes growing interest and larger guild attendance, proud Sunday school, and two boys classes. A former parishioner Mrs Arthur Smith is visiting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John’s Church
Episcopal
Guild
Church of England
Arthur Smith
Marshall County Literary and Athletic Association Plans Contest
The executive committee met in the county superintendent's office on February 24 and set the county contested event for May 10 and 11 in Lacon. Prof. L. C. Smith was elected secretary and treasurer. The standing broad jump events were eliminated. County Superintendent Perry hosted dinner at the Oldfield hotel. Attending were E. F. Nichold Wenona H. A. Ritcher Washburn J. H. Glaeser Varna L. Smith Lacon W. T. Smith Sparland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall County Literary and Athletic, Association
Lacon
L. C. Smith
Perry
Oldfield
E. F. Nichold
Wenona
H. A. Ritcher
Washburn
J. H. Glaeser
Varna
L. ©. Smith
W. T. Smith
Sparland
Journal
Teachers Examination For Certificates Scheduled Soon
County superintendent announces a two day teachers examination on March 22 and 28 covering reading writing spelling arithmetic grammar U S history geography state history physiology civics and pedagogy. E Frank Co Sept 3 7 2c Mr and Mrs Bert Damon of Pel tin attended the funeral of J and Burt last Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
E. Frank Co
Bert Damon
Peotin
J. &. Burt
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Buicks
Watchman
Thomas L. Jones
Lawrence Avenue
Henry A “Gateway
Freshie
Anderson
Chillicothe
Cambridge
Woman's Club
Thomas
Mike Koch
Old Sol
Sol
Ellen Paris Harlin
John Stark
Bennington
England
America
Than Allen
Ticonderoga
Colonel Allen
Washington State
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