Rehearing Sought in Canal Injunction Suit
Petition filed in Springfield Supreme Court seeks rehearing in the Illinois and Michigan canal case. Attorneys argue current decision endangers river navigation and canal commerce, threatening losses to merchants and shippers along the Illinois River while asserting the state’s contractual obligations mandate funding and preservation of the canal system.
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Supreme Court
Springfield
Hamlin
Joseph N. Carter
Copperas
Creek
Henry
Iuois
Copperas Creek
Illinois River
St Louis
Poora
Peoria
Salle
Charles 8. Walker
Richard Burke
Chicago
Canal Commissdlotiers
Public Account
J. 8. McCullough
Fred Butavé
Burke
Thompson
Sangamon
1St General Assembly
Canal Commissioners
Creighton
Congress
Hennepin Canal
Rock Island
Hennepin
Illinoie and Michigan Canal
State Dam at Henry Dams River Navigation in Illinois
A heated dispute pits swamp land owners grafters politicians railroad interests and Chicago drainage commissioners against state authorities over condemnation of the Henry State Dam on the Illinois river. The fight threatens river navigation, with critics warning the dam could render the river a stagnant pond and hinder competition.
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Chicago
Illinois River
Fruit Growers Association forms in Marshall and Putnam counties
A Saturday meeting at city hall drew fruit growers from Marshall and Putnam counties. John Hartley elected temporary chairman J L Broaddus secretary W H Worley and F A Raymond spoke on central Illinois fruit growing W H Worley named president Jono Hartley vice president Thos W Stoner treasurer and J L Broaddus secretary about 100 names filed for membership A committee was named to draft by laws and constitution and the group adjourned to meet April 9 in Henry for a program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fruit Growers Association
Marshall
Putnam
John Hartley
J. L. Broaddus
W. Brower
Fred Tomlinson
W.H. Worley
F. A. Raymond
Illinois
W. H. Worley
Jono Hartley
Thos W. Stoner
City Hall
Henry
J. G. Broaddus
Fatal Grain Elevator Accident in McLean
Edwin Luther Buck, son of John G. Buck, was accidentally killed March 8 in a McLean grain elevator. A coroner's jury found he died instantly after being caught in machinery. Born January 8, 1854 in Alepry, he lived in McLean since 16, married Charity Eyestone in 1876, and worked in the local grain trade and later the elevator. He was 60, a Christian, Odd Fellow, K of P, and Court of Honor member. Survived by wife, two daughters, parents, four sisters, three brothers. Funeral at town hall conducted by the Christian church pastor. burial by fraternal orders.
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Edwin Luther Buck
John G. Buck
Henry
McLean
McLean County
Alepry
Charity Eyestone
Christian Church
Court of Honor
Mary Bell
Annie Bell
Chas Bell
Snoring in church sparks debate over deacons and sleep
A rambled meditation argues that snoring during services should not be unlawful and suggests deacons use gentler discipline. The piece envisions a peaceful church where a sleeping devotee enjoys rest without court penalties while praising the comforting presence of preachers and fellow congregants.
Duck Hunters Enjoy Bountiful Day In Cold Storm
In cold stormy weather local duck hunters report good sport at nearby grounds as many wild ducks are brought down. The conditions are just bleak enough to draw flocks in, yielding plentiful kills for the day.
Peoria Spring Musical Festival Featuring Damrosch
Peoria hosts its annual Spring Musical Festival at the Coliseum on April 8 and 9 with Walter Damrosch and the New York Symphony Orchestra. Three concerts are planned: chorus work on Friday, a Saturday afternoon program, and the Wagner production Parsifal on Saturday night with Damrosch’s introductory lecture. Admission is affordable and rail rates are expected to aid attendance. secretary E D McCulloch of Peoria manages inquiries at the Y M C A building.
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Peoria
Coliseum
Walter Damrosch
New York Symphony Orchestra
Arsifal
Damrosch
Wagner
Matrimonial ties unite Johnston and Pettett in Lavon
Thomas Johnston former bowling alley operator and night electrician weds Massa Alice Pettett at Lavon home of her parents Reverend Roe officiates. Guests include H. L. McMau pamy How ard Pettett Jim etc. The ceremony unites Johnston and Pettett amid extended family from Danville Chillicothe Wenona Sparland Minook and Lacor communities.
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Thomas Johnston
Massa Alice Pettett
Pettett
Lavon
E. F. Roe
Minoak
Thomas Johnston, Sr
Danville
H. L. McMaupamy
Howard Pettett
Chillicothe
George Pettett
Edward Darmon
Cyrus Dyer
John Pettett
Misa Tillie Pettett
Frances Darmon
Vance Darwon
Dwight
M.C. Coppin
Omar Harter
Wenona
Sterrett
Bob Vail
Lawrence Gregory
Henry
Frank Martin
Sparland
Revis. F. Roe
Minook
Jay H. Magoon
Isabél Magoon
Pearl Hancock
Nellie Dillon
Grace Helm
Nora Mann
Lyda Brown
Maude Myers
William Kunikde
Lacor
Couple from Missouri Wed in Winter Weather
Chet Morgan and his bride arrived from Kirkville Missouri for their wedding in Varna. Morgan is a Putnam native, son of Ira Dwight Morgan of this city. Local hopes they avoid a snowbound honeymoon as another snow storm looms, with forecasters noted for harsh weather.
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Chet Morgan
Bride
Kirkville
Varna
Missouri
Mr Moran
Putnam
Ira Dwight Morgan
Becker Family Leaves for Oklahoma Farm Life
Fred 8 Becker and family, after ten days of warm greetings with friends, return to Cameron Missouri to pack and move to a farm in Kremlin Oklahoma. They will stock the farm with various live stock and hope for good crops and high prices, as they pursue a new home financed by the Fair Store merchandise.
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Fred
Becker
Cameron
Oklahoma
Kremlin
Charles Everett Retires After Long Chicago to Kansas Move
Charles Everett sold his Chicago business and moved last week to Herington Kansas to be near his married daughter Hive. We have known Mr Everett for over 60 years and in all that time he was a busy man full of business. Now at three score years and ten and more he retires from active commercial affairs to spend a serene life in peace and rest. He has earned it and deserves to enjoy it.
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Charles Everett
Chicago
Herington
Kanga
Hive
Mr Everett
Church Notes and Parish Events Update
Church notes list Lenten devotions at St Marys and St Josephs, storm cancellations at Presbyterian, Fr Gorter resigns from St Johns with July 1 end date. St Josephs feast mass times, Bishop visit plans, Rev Webster Haken to Peoria, and St Andrews rector swap. Bishop presides at St Johns Holy Communion. Missionary collection expected. Woman's Club meets March 21 on Jews.
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St Mary’s Church
St Joseph’s
Presbyterian Church
Gorter
St. John's Church
St Joseph
St Mary
Maria L. Davia
Rt Rey
Zumbach
Join
St.Joish
Thomas Vogelaang
Chas Frommel
Webster Haken
St Andrew’s Church
Peoria
Father Gorter
Henry
St Andrew's
St John’s Church
Christ
Silent veteran John A Otto dies at 66
John A Otto, Civil War veteran and longtime Henry resident, died Tuesday after a short illness at his East 5ee home. Born May 11, 1887 in Newville Pennsylvania, he served as a private in Company H 202d Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry from August 1864 to August 1865. He married Maggie Henderson, later Ella Gray, and left no children. Funeral held at the Presbyterian church with Lookout Mt Post organizing burial in Henry cemetery, 25 comrades present, music by Comrade Meier, flag draped casket, and a bugle salute. Comrade Meier played Nearer My God to Thee. Burial under soldiers division.
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John A. Otto
Otto
Newville
Franklin County
Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry
Henry
Maggie Henderson
Ella Gray
Presbyterian Church
Ome
Uulder
Cox
Ken McNeel
Lookout Mt Post
Belog
W. Ik. Perejoy
Ransom Gregory
J. 8. Burt
Levi Durfflnger
Alex Daniela
Q. E. Sparling
Meier
Henry Cemetery
Dr Philip Daniel Carper Dies of Los Angeles After Klondike Feat
Obituary notes Dr Philip Daniel Carper born 1863 Colfax Iowa. He gained Alaska mining fame in Dawson Gold Hill and later practiced medicine in Chicago and Los Angeles. Married Emma Condit in 1889, no children, was a thirty second degree Mason and Knight Templar. Funeral conducted under Masonic auspices.
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Yukon
Los Angeles
Doe
Philip Daniel Carper
South
Firueroa Street
Chicago
Middle West
Dawson
Buill
Gold Hill
Carper
Jasper
Jes
Alaska
Good Hope
Quartette
Bearchlight
Colfax
Town
Iowa University
Emma Condit
H. Condit
Putnam
Masons
Los Angeles Daily Times
Deaths: David Burke killed by Rock Island train
David Burke was struck by a fast train near a pond beside the Rock Island line on Tuesday night. He had been cutting props for coal miners employed by Mr Eustia and was last seen in Bureau after drinking. A coroner's jury found he was struck by a fast train. B W Bangs, former Swan Lake club president, died in Chicago last Saturday at about 60.
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David Burke
Rock Island
Eustia
Obituaries and Death Notices In Local Township
Six weeks after Patrick Fay of Lacon died his wife followed him March 8 at 74. Daughters include Mrs John Adama. Other notices note the deaths of Stephen Bunnell Wilmot and James Tweed, and survivors and remembrances across Marshall, Stark, and La Prairie townships. Continuous summaries honor long residents Enos Briggs and Benjamin Garrett along with Jacob Brown and W.H. Renshaw.
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Patrick Fay
Lacon
Fay
John Adama
Stephen Bunnell-Wilmot
la Prairie Township
Wilton
N. C
Green County
New York
Marshall County
Mra
Lola Scholes
Evergreen
Colo
Jane Fowler
Langly
Kansas
Walter Hagleaton
Walsters
James Tweed
Oquawka
Tweed
Payton
Benjamin F. Garrett
Castleton
Stark County
John Brown
Springfield
Brown
Henry
Mary Quinlan
Ellen Malone
Margaret Carroll
Newton Thompson
Chilicothe
Sparland
M. M. Sherburn
Eugene Moffitt
Chillicothe
Freda Bane
George M. Bane
Stella Trdt-Rachel- Bane
W. H. Renshaw
Humbolt
Kaw
John Renshaw
Lacon Lodge
Enos Montreas Briggs
Tim Wood Offered School Board Candidacy in Lawton
The Lawton Oklahoma press notes Tim Wood, a leading real estate man, is urged by supporters as a suitable and energetic candidate for the city school board. Friends at a Finch club gathering hosted by Mr and Mrs Tim Wood praise his public spirit and welfare for the schools.
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Tim Wood
Oklahoma
Lawton
Finch Club
West Avenue
Mesera
Mesdames Mutter
Renfro
Taylor
Rising
Bowers
Mehaiffey
Lawsou
Avenue
Mr Wood
Stock Clearout Planos and Musical Goods At Sacrifice
Jansen and Joosten announce the closeout of their 1903 Plano stock and musical goods at bargain prices. Readers are urged to visit the shop to secure the deal and subscribe to The Republican for updates.
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Jansen & Joosten
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