City Council Appoints New Officials and Tightens Rules
Henry council holds first regular meeting as Mayor Haws announces appointees including Waterworks head and Fire Marshal. Board of Health forms with Dr E A Hall as president. council pledges strict enforcement of saloon laws and minor protection, with two police on duty day and night to curb drunkenness and saloon influence.
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Seity Council
Gorge Halbleib If
Frank Krenz
George Halbeib
Charles Motter
Walter Eagleston
Board of Health
E A Hallipresident
J. N Krenz
Goggshall
George Nicholson
Imigors
Sa‘oons
Henry
I-80
Council
Cullen Construction Begins Illnois River Bridge Work
Cullen Construction Company of Chicago starts stone and cement work on a new bridge over the Illinois river at Utica to replace the previous structure blown down. Wires are being moved by Bell and Home Telephone as crews string a messenger line and long cable across the river for the project.
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Cullen Construction Company
Chicago
Illnois River
Utica
Theevcline
Home
Bell Telephone
Bell Company
Home Company
la Salle County
Bureau County
la Salle
St. Louis
McKinley
Springfield
Bloomington
Illinois
Ottawa Streator
Streator
McKinley Mnes
Undertakers Elect Officers in Northern Illinois Association
The Northern Illinois Co operative Burial association met in Princeton for its annual officer election. About fifteen members attended as officers were chosen: President O May Tiskilwa, Vice President C M Carpenter Naponset, Secretary Miss I a Herron Princeton, Treasurer E Alone Princeton, Directors S S Johnson G S Mclean Princeton, EB cC O'Connor Kewanee, C E Dean I aMoille, and J Lauher Peru.
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Northern
Ilnois Association
Princeton
Linois Co-operative Burial Association
Tiskilwa
C M Carpenter
Naponset
Misa I
Herron Princeton
Princeton Board of
S S _Johnson
G S Mclean
Cc O'Connor
Kewanee
Dean
IaMoille
Lauher
Peru
Illinois River boat race boosts Henry as racing hub
The Henry bridge hosts the Webb endurance race on June 1 with up to sixty boats from Pekin Mapleton Pekin Ha yan and Peoria vying for a $100 purse and a Herald Transcript silver trophy. Organizers aim to boost Illinois River national prominence and attract press from Chicago and Peoria outlets.
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Paul J Wood
Pekin
Fitneis Valley Yacht Club
Ida May
Gus
Bert Kammerer
Mapleton
Wolfer
Estep
Gyp
Frank C Reed
Peoria
Llinoia Valley
Jimmyf' Steele
Charles H May
Baldwin
the Star
Wagnanimous
R D McDougal
Henry
Tom Webb
Herald- Transcript
McDougal
Anj
Ill
George Burt & Son
the Republican
Ilinois Valley
Lake Sena
Lake Senachivine
David Swain
Thomas Webb
Charles H. May
Webb
R. H. Truitt
Chilicothe
Mapleton Hans
Hayang
Herald-Transcript
Alrready
Illinois River
A T Griffith
The
Inquests Open Over Toluca Cases Find Heart Failure and Drowning
An inquest at Toluca on May 4 into the death of James McFadden, a 40 year old laborer, found heart failure as the cause after he died in his room following a day of work on the railroad. A separate Toluca inquest into Anchor Deseda’s child, who wandered away and drowned in a pond, returned an accidental drowning verdict. A local store advertises new hats with a wide selection and discounts.
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Toluca
James McFadder
M. Fahy
Dr. Potts
D Turignatti
Carneldo Flaminig
J. D. Taylor
Ed J Fahy
Bering
J. W. Thomas
Henry
Deseda
Basebalk at Pavilion Parks Thursday May 16
The fragment notes a baseball event at Pavilion parks on Thursday May 16 featuring Henry Rede I with unclear details.
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Pavilion Parks
Caer E
Henry Rede I
Memorial Day committees named for city observance
Citizens in Henry last night appointed Finance Speaker and General Arrangements committees for Memorial Day May 30. Mayor Haws was made chair with Dr Cromwell as secretary as work begins to organize speeches singing band and decoration efforts.
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Henry
Cromwell
Coggshall
Clifford Haws
Dr. Cromwell
Waseeting
Thomas Monier
George A. Burt
G. M. Locke
Rev. McCown
F. W Potter
Rev. Burger
A. G. Cromwell
C. E. Smith
Robert Doran
Ed B. Smitth
Alfree True
G M Locke
Burt
H. Hutchins
C. C Smith
Frank Krenz
C. E. Burt
Charles Doherty
Multitude of counsel urged for town harmony
The piece argues that many voices provide safety and urges careful consideration and strict application. It notes that town interests are closely allied so all must persevere or all will wane together. It calls for taking counsel together and working in harmony for the common good.
New Jollet Canal Company Formed Under Capt Wallace
A new Jollet canal venture with Capt William H. Wallace of Henry leading a $100,000 capital stock combines Jollet Morris and valley residents. The plan aims to overhaul old canal boats and introduce several new crafts to push completion.
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Arcordingte
Piper 2
Wm. H. Wallace
Henry
Jollet
Morris
Mrs Cromwell Hosts Dorothy Cromwell Birthday Party
Mrs HB Cromwell commemorated the seventh birthday of her granddaughter Dorothy with a Saturday May 4 afternoon at their home. A company of Dorothy's age mates attended and enjoyed various plays, a nice supper, and a generally good time. The event was a fine occasion and will be remembered.
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HB. G. Cromwell
Dorothy
Frank Lathroy Campaigns Across State for Christian Army
Frank Lathroy of the Christian Army canvassed yesterday to win support for his organization. He urged visiting every place in the state and spoke last evening at a Vista church, emphasizing his aim to expand the movement.
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Frank Lathroy
Dursz Peltizents
Sensi
Athro Eho
Fara Wese
Sheaiy Io i Ee
Steamer Visit Highlights River Snags and Local Socials
A Henry boat trip with government officers inspected river snags near La Salle amid complaints about railroad bridge neglect. The Burlington official led a legal team touring La Salle and Chicago, while Henry residents hosted officers aboard and hosted them at Landlord McLeod’s hospitality. Social events included tea hosted by Mrs. S M Clift for local teachers, and the New Church Hea Society annual meeting with officers chosen for the coming year. The Galva News reports three Henry high school boys wiring a telegraph network linking three homes, using Morse code and home-made clickers, showcasing early student tech interest.
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Uncle Sam
Proid ‘Brati
Lilie Nols
Inofs
C, Bo &Q
la Salle
Thales
McLeod
Henry-in-the
Hea Society of the New Church
Réesidente
Chester Bidwell
Bidwell
Landenberger
Aetanid
Dt Mack
la Porte
Ind
Treasury
Eusuins
E. Goulse
C. N. English
Maria Davis
George Burt
J. Howard
Willams
Putnam
Galva News
Isithe
M. A. Adams
Henry
Sears
Logan Barret
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Hose
Joliet Prison
la Salle Republicans
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Ted
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Lacon
Felix Boybody
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Henry Republican
TG. S. Snag Boat
S.M. Clift
J. O. Hill
J. A. Williams
L. M. Lincoln
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Ida Jones
Carrie Carpenter
Hickox
May Wyckoff
Luella Wotley
Gertrude Bickerman
Lulu Hillabrand
Beulah Nicholson
Elise
Henrietta Helper
Hazel Clift
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