Illinois River Receding Amid Flood Concerns and Canal Trade
The Illinois River is subsiding after a high-water season that disrupted passage for towns from Peru to Peoria. Banks and swamps remain flooded, yet Henry reports better passage due to local safeguards. Canal commerce grows as grain elevators fill and the Wallace fleet seeks strong demand, with new grain conveyors moving cargo to canal boats.
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Illinois
Henry
LaSalle
Copperas Creek
Peru
Spring Valley
Hennepin
Lacon
Chillicothe
Peoria
Lake Michigan
Chicago
Canal
Wallace
W.H. Wallace
Joliet
Henry Lock
C. V. Brainard
Kampsville
Illinois River
Secretary of War
Brainard
Humphrey
Our City
Turner-Hud , Nut Co
Stenry Lock
B. W. Simmons
Henry Locks
Scenery at Lake Senachwine Undercliff Picnic Scene
A three day Grange picnic drew a crowd at Undercliff beside Lake Senachwine. Henry Cornet Band played in full uniform while the hotel, once run by G. E. Sparling, is leased by Chicago men as Undercliff Sportsmen's Association. The group plans seasonal access for picnics, boats, and fishing with a three year lease and twelve year privilege. Public access is limited and paid concessions apply, with currency noted.
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Undercliff
Grange
Henry Cornet
G. E. Sparling
Club of Chicago
Undercliff Sportsmen's Association
Gone from Earth Isaac P Bush 1826 1903
Obituary summary of Isaac P Bush a longtime Henry Illinois figure known as city marshal and constable. Born 1826 in Hamilton County Ohio, he moved to Illinois, married twice, father of William, and died aged 77 years 7 months 19 days after five years of declining health. Describes his public service, equestrian training, funeral details, surviving family, and community regard.
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Isaac P. Bush
Tenac P. Bush
Hamilton County
Ohio
Illinois
Hennepin
Bush
Henry
H. J. Gregory
Thomas Monier
Roboe Doran
R. E. Gregory
A. L., Hupp
James Chambers
Riverside Cemetery
William
Joseph
Iroquois
Wilson
W R C Social boosts treasury with lively program
The W R C held a successful social featuring readings by Bessie Wykott and Mable Smith, vocal solos by Burtha Burt and Zoe Young, and a finale duet by Miss Burt and Mrs Halblieb. A graphophone provided music, refreshments followed, and ticket sales netted about 21 with roughly 20 clear profit. The event promises more similar socials, and plans will be announced. The article also notes gifts for the Hodge infant Lara Virginia and ties to local figures Knox College and Ogontz.
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Bessie Wykott
Bessie
Jesse Anderson
Miss Maple
Mable Smith
Elda Riggs
Philip Thomas
Spynus
J. W.H. Hodge
Venona
Lara Virginia Hodge
Ogontz
Mra Hodge
Ogontz College
Philadelphia
Hodge
Knox College
W.T. Law
Amanda R Osborne 1844 1903 Sparland Obituary
Amanda R Osborne born July 25 1844 in Putneyville Armstrong County Penn died March 8 1903 at Sparland aged 58 7 14. She married W H Thomas November 9 1862 at Ancona Ill seven children born six survive. Surviving relatives include six grandchildren. brothers Scott and Wm Osborne. sister Mrs Kate Cartwright. She joined M P Church at Ancona and Sparland later remained active until ill health. Funeral held at Sparland M E Church conducted by Rev May.
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A. F. Weinberger
Chicago
Weinberger
Dresden
Germany
Whitefield
P.morahan
Ernest Garch
Henry
Amanda R. Osborne
Amanda Ross Osborne
Putneyville
Armstrong County
Penn
Sparland
Tlianols
W. H. Thomas
Ancona
Ill
8. B. Dey
Samuel King
R. H. Tarvin
Edna
Nellie
Ina
Scott
Wm Osborne
Kate Cartwright
M. P
Peoria
Iowa
M. P. Church
M. E. Church
May
Local attorney wins damage suit against Himrod Coal
Attorney Henry E. Jacobs tried a damage suit in Danville for a miner injured by a neglected switch on a mine haul road. A jury awarded $3000 despite opposition from two top county lawyers. The miner, though severely hurt, has returned to work with limited capacity. La VanAntwerp, emigrant agent for railroad systems, was in town.
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Henry E. Jacobs
Danville
Himrod Coal Company
Altho
Jacobs
VanAntwerp
Sparland, al
Chicago
Rock Island
Pacific Systems
Edmond
Oklahoma
Ballard’s Horehound Syrup Endorsed by Hutchinson Mother
Mrs Joe McGrath of 327 East First Street Hutchinson Kansas praises Ballard’s Horehound Syrup for coughs and colds in her four year usage noting it contains no opium and soothes throat and lung diseases. Available at J E and B A Powell’s in 25 60 and 1 00 price points.
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Joe McGrath
E. 1St St
Hutchinson
Kansas
Ballard
J. E
Advertised Letters at Henry Post Office
Unclaimed letters for individuals including Alf Anson Tracey Barnhart Winder James Harlie Jonson George Miller Sarah Stafford KK Wood and Louis Wood will be sent to the dead letter office on March 28 1903 at Henry Illinois. A Camp Postmaster.
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Henry
Ill
Alf Anson
Tracey Barnhart
Husband Winder
James T. Harlie
L. Jonson
George Miller
Sarah Stafford
Kk. T. Wood
Louis Wood
A. Camp
P. M
Ducks In Full Flight Headed For Northern Lakes
Illinois and neighboring states see a northward migration of ducks with millions moving to summer grounds. Weather and high water reduced recent bags, but experts expect bags to rise as waters recede. Spring shooting draws objections and Illinois allows season until April 15, influencing early-season hunting plans.
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Illinois
Kankakee
Green
Fox
Illinois River
Green River
Llinde
Henry
Hennepin
Iowa
Nebraska
Danger of Colds and Grip Prevented by Chamberlain’s Remedy
The notice warns that colds and flu can lead to pneumonia but claims Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy prevents pneumonia when used with reasonable care. It asserts the remedy cures cold or grip faster than other treatments and is pleasant and safe, available from Dr Powell.
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Chamberlain
Powell
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Lake Senachwine
Undercliff Hotel
Earth
Mortal Ife
Lewis
Harry
Charlie Osborne
Elmer Frisbey
Claude Cartaight
Monier McGir
H. L. Orr
Pasadena
California
H. C. Hunter
Grandma
Orr
Anna Orr
Hunter
Toledo
St John
Lydia Raymond
A. L. Hutchins
J. A. Woolley
Lois, Wood
Hannah Locke
Grandma Hunter
Eleanor W Jones
Deacon Hill
Chester Bidwell
Maria Davis
L. G. Landenberger
Moses Hartley
Lula Bourdette
Asa White
Milford
Ransom Gregory
Hartley
BK. K. Turbitt
Grandma Jones
Ira Calef
Washington
Vermont
O. H. Tyler
George Burt Sr
Phebe R
Normal
Lottie Allen
Fiedler’s
W. R. C. Social
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