Illinois Legislature Adopts Measures Amid Adjourning Session
Our Own Correspondent reports from Springfield on May 24 to May 30 as the Legislature passes bills including oleomargarine controls, eye protection for workers, and highway, gas, and railroad measures. The chamber adjourns multiple times with bills advancing to third reading and awaiting the governor’s signature.
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Judiciary ‘Committee
Merriam
State Normal School
Normal
Board of Education
Bakewell
G.A.R
Berry
Farmers Institutes
State Reformatory
Pontiac
Southern Hospital For the
Samuel Warren
State House
Chester
Chicago
Bogardus
White
Glade
Senate
House
Lowenthal
Danham
Supreme Court
Baltimore
Francis Scott Keys
Mern
Lap
Chicago Drainage Canal Could Link Great Lakes To Gulf
The Springfield Republican notes that Chicago's drainage canal aims to drain sewage and connect Lake Michigan to the Illinois River and then the Mississippi. It could lower lake levels, affect Canadian ports, and alter shipping with a 30 mile Lake Michigan to Lockport reach and potential 14 foot depth down to La Salle. Lower lake ports and New York fear loss of traffic if the canal becomes a major waterway.
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Chicago Ship Canal
Springfield
Masa
Chicago
Lake Michigan
Illinois River
Dominion of Canada
G. F. Wright
Oberlin College
Chicago Canal
Great Lakes
Canada
Ina
Mississippi River
Gulf
Mississippi
Lockport
Ill
la Salle
Chicago Drainage Canal
Ohio River
Ilinois
Lakes
New York City
Thompson elected fifth district president at state Sunday School convention
J B Thompson was elected for a third time as president of the Fifth District at the State Sunday School convention in Elgin, the largest and most enthusiastic gathering in state history. He has led Marshall County Sunday schools for five years and toured extensive circuit work. Prohibitionists in Marshall County plan July 4 observances in Lacan with committees named for program finance and music.
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Marshall County
J. 8. Thompson
Elgin
Thompson
Journal
Lacon
Lacan
Mra_Treakle
Emma Strawn
Lucy Foster
Homer Barney
John 8. Thompson
D.C. Moots
G. W. Saylor
Martin
John W. Grieves, Jr
Shores
Death of Jira Fred Schaefer Loss echoes through community
Death of Mrs Schaefer, wife of Fred Schaefer, follows a brief illness as their infant daughter survives. Funeral held at St Joseph's Church with Rev Finn officiating. Sermon urged repentance and preparation for death. Floral tributes include a harp from the Henry Cornet band. Burial at Calvary cemetery.
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Jira
Fred Schaefer
Mrs Schaefer
Henry
Charles Balloweg
Jesus
Finn
Jesus Christ
Henry Cornet Band
Schaefer
Joe Hartley
William Bacon
Wm Siewers
Fred Harney
Patrick
Charles McManus
Calvary Cemetery
Mrs Joshua Mills Passes At About Sixty Five In Putnam County
The obituary notes the death of Anna S wife of Joshua Mills aged about 65. It highlights the Mills family link to Clear Creek Quaker settlement dating from 1840 with ancestors including Joseph Hoyle who settled in 1833. Anna S Mills is remembered as a Quakeress of strong character, mourned by husband, children and community. funeral planned at the Clear Creek residence.
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Joshua Mills
Anna S
Joshua—Mills
Mills
Mill
Joseph Hoyle
Putnam County
Clear Creek
Hoyle
Dllsworth
Gunn
Anna
Dickey
San Jose
Cal
G. Eyagarner
John Sutherand
Death of J B Thorn Leaves Family in Grief
An obituary recalls J B Thorn who died May 20 after suffering abscesses between his fever and lungs. He leaves a wife and four children, was described as a Christian man, and the funeral was held at Lacon with Rev Moots delivering a sermon and a large funeral circle.
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J. B. Thorn
Jimmie
Georgia
Myrtle
Margaretta
Mr Thorn
C. H. Ransom
Moores
Howard
Johnson
C. Barnes
Willie Ransom
The
Angels
Methodist Church of
Lacon
Mrs Thorm and Family Thank Kind Helpers
Mrs Thorm and family plus Mrs C H Ransom extend thanks to dear friends who kindly assisted them in their time of sad affliction.
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Thorm
C. H. Ransom
For Better Horses John G Faris Praises Marketable Farm Horses
John G Faris of Mt Ayr Iowa argues farmers should breed marketable horses for sale rather than speed. He cites Iowa Illinois and Missouri contributing 26 percent of US horses and notes bicycles and electric cars reduce demand. He favors large French Norman Glyde and Coach types with strong carriage and action as all purpose farm and road horses and says well bred mares and mature stock pay for themselves.
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John G. Faris
Mt Ayr
Ringgold County
Iowa
Illinois
Missouri
United States
Quiet obituary reflections on a life of routine
A Geneseo News essay muses on a man who lived to be older than seventy with no notable deeds. The piece compares his life to Mark Twain's diary and biblical chronicles, depicting a monotonous round of getting up washing and going to bed. It humorously questions whether the departed always washed.
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Geneseo News
Mark Twain
Mark
Chronicler of Old
Summer School Opens at Greer College Hoopeston I
The Summer School at Greer College Hoopeston Illinois begins June 11 for eight weeks under Prof J B W Morgan. It offers classes in common branch and science for first or second grade certificates and helps those retaking exams or needing to strengthen weak branches.
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Greer College
Hoopeston, I
J. B. W. Morgan
Greer
Orig
Water Gauge at the Lock From 1872 Record
A table compiled by Collector Krenz shows water stages at Henry Lock since 1872. It explains zero at the gauge foot and uses feet inches and tenths, with examples like 1.00 for one foot and 17.25 for seventeen feet and two and a quarter inches.
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Krenz
Henry
County Court Notices and Estate Transfers in Local Record
County Court records announce administrations and claims for multiple estates including Whettal Stiles Rogers Twist and Axline. Real estate transfers show numerous parcel trades in Lacon Varna Sparland and surrounding townships. An editorial note discusses Prof McTaggart's election case vindication and local commentary. Ely's Cream Balm advertisement claims relief for catarrh and a baking powder award note is cited.
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John Whettal
J. W. Skinner
Andrew G. Stiles
Samuel Rogers
Samuel Rogers Jr
J. P. Twist
J. W. Axline
R. A. Smith
Edward R. Smith
Prof McTaggart
Toluca
Toluca Star
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Herman Mateske
Albertence W. Missal
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Rodek
Emory A. Neill
Anna B. ‘Thomas
L. CG. McMurtrie
Ball
Warner Combs
Clark B. Stinson
Stenbon
T. van Antwerp
Frank van Antwerp
Cotton
Lst
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J. M. Sharp Et al
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Albert Dorff
J. D. V. Whettal
Varna
Elmer Reynolds
Henry Hearner
Ely
Dr. Price
San Francisco
Inter Ocean
American Farm News
Colli
Colli Remedy Co
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Mos
Tayahly
C.R.J
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Gincinnati
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