Awark new road to open April first says Magnolia man
Hal Rolley of Magnolia reports the Awark on the new road would begin about April 1. Rev T Oscar Schacht of McDonough County praises the Henry Republican as one of the best. B W Simmons and W H Wallace travel to Springfield to support the Illinois Valley Association's canal and river appropriation. The first boat season encountered ice gorges near Henry lock. Wm Mielkey notes high water hindering river crossing. Daniel Hilly of Chillicothe is declared insane and sent to Jacksonville asylum after threats. George Burt, senior editor of The Republican, laments office delays and pledges newsy coverage for all readers. Mrs Sarah A Leech and daughter Mary C Deck reconsider moving from Hennepin to Henry, choosing to stay in Hennepin.
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Fatal shooting near Granville ends in tragedy
A 17 year old, Oscar Halm, died after a rifle discharged while a girl, Jennie Howitt, held it across her chest. Oscar had loaded the weapon for a prank and the accidental discharge struck his temple. An inquest returned a verdict of accidental shooting. The incident occurred at the Buxheim home, one and a half miles south of Granville, Sunday afternoon.
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A Ship Canal Controversy in Joliet
In Joliet a debate over a deep water ship canal along the Illinois and Michigan canal grows tense. Critics accuse Chicago interests of seizing water power aims, while Joliet residents weigh federal takeover of the old state canal to secure a strategic deep waterway and curb local power grabs.
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Must Save the Canal from Canal Abandonment Push
The Free Trader argues Chicago railroad interests aim to abandon the Illinois and Michigan canal via Illinois legislature led by Senator Rainey. It cites losses and long term benefits from the canal including freight savings, land values, and regional commerce, insisting rail greed won’t prevail. Also advertised is a Mystic Cure for rheumatism and neuralgia promising rapid relief.
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Prose Poet Joel Thornton Remembered in Chronicle
The Chronicle from Gardner Grundy County profiles Joel J. Thornton son of John W Thornton of Yuma Arizona. A writer and former Gardner Stars pitcher, he contributed to magazines and earned local respect for fair dealing and athletic talent. The notice notes his banking move and asks readers to subscribe for updates while honoring his memory.
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Ben Jordan's Hilarious Skunk Prank Gone Wrong
Local tale recounts Ben Jordan trapping a skunk and planning a cellar prank on his wife. The joke backfires as the skunk awakens, yielding a riotous sequence of slips, odors, and messes, ending with a humorous family mishap and community note from Putnam Illinois in 1902.
Henry County Gun Club Lands Spark Hunt Debate
The Lacon Journal claims Frank Specht controls land known as Billisbach or Lehman Lake but reports lease arrangements to Wymer Schlesw e and the Henry Gun Club. About 1000 acres along river bottoms are leased, with over a hundred warning signs. Nonmembers found hunting face penalties in cash.
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Whitefield Republicans Meet in Caucus on March 20
Whitefield Republicans are requested to meet in caucus at the town hall on Friday March 20 at 2 p m to nominate candidates for town officers to be voted for on April 7 per order committee
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Whitefield Democrats Hold Town Hall Nominating Meeting
The Democrats of Whitefield reconvene at the town hall on March 19, 1903 at 7:80 p.m. to nominate candidates for town officers for the upcoming April election per the committee’s order.
Move Forward with the Rest of the World Tailoring
Merchant tailor offers made to measure clothing at prices near ready made. Serge and Cheviot suits from 8.50 to 11. Butcher note: actual OCR shows various prices. Home-made high class tailored suits priced 15 to 22. Trousers from 3 up, 3.75 shipping. Stock includes new Spring fabrics and samples. Guarantee of fit. large stock and piles of cash purchases.
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