Northern Illinois Teachers Attend Chicago University Meeting
Henry schools teachers joined the Northern Illinois Teachers Association in Chicago University for a two day session. They observed Winsons Blaine school grade work and nature geography lessons. Dr McMurray spoke on material for nature study and geography. Workshops covered primary and intermediate courses with Lida McMurray and Mara Ferguson presenting. Weather disrupted plans but the event was felt to be profitable and enjoyable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern Illinois Teachers By Association
board of_education
Henry
Northern Illinois Teachers”™ Association
Chicago University
Winmons Blaine
University
Jis
Ers
Mandelhall
Dr McMurray
Lida McMurray
Mara L. Ferguson
Streators
City Council Votes to Limit Saloon Closing Time
The Henry city council met Monday night at city hall with Mayor Haws and Aldermen endorsing measures. Officials read the treasurer's report, reviewed bills, and discussed ordinances on licenses, intoxicants, and leasing the water works system from the Henry Water Co. and National Construction Co. for one year ending November 10, 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir Barat Embers
Haws
Ancchowski
Pace, Smith
Bickerpin McCunenay
Charles BH. Vogela
Wtoter
Chet Woodward
Henry Ertle
Walter Eagleston
Geo Halbleib
Sy John Haung Ji
Cabel Lawers
R. Spencer
H L Peters
Geo
Pele
F. A Powell
Bickerman
City of
Henry
State of
Illinois
Lee
Clifford Haws
Elias B Wright
Ald Cromwell
Ald Smith
Pace
Smith
Cromwell
Yanochowski
McCune
Marshall County
Henry Water Company
National Construction Company
Henry Bell
Marshall
Henry Water
O Saisona
Phat
Lefise
Setor
Allan
O.f
Des Plaines River Obstruction Fight Prompts Drastic Gov Action
Illinois House votes to demand governor assault river obstructions. Resolutions authorize seizure of streams, use of National Guard if needed, and cancellation of the Economy Light and Power contract. Flannigan resolution calls for a five member inquiry into canal commissioners and water power leases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Senate
Illinois and
Des Plaines
Economy Light and Power Company
Lantz
Cook County
Flannigan
St. Clair County
Rract
Se23
National Guard
Lanto
Tilmots and Michigan Canal
General Assembly
Illinois
gaid-conomy_Light aid
Beran
House of Representatives
General—Assembly
ve—Economyc Lights and Power Company
Illinoisvan
Power Company
Rigmantads
Sanitary District of
Chicago
Lockport
Ain
County of
Will
Tillmois
Mississippi
State of
Illinois and Michigan
Independent toll line planned from Princeton to Peoria
North central Illinois telephone interests form a stock company to build a copper No 10 toll line from Princeton to Peoria linking eight independent systems. Capital stock $25 000 with ownership shares allocated by company lines to Peoria Chillicothe Kewanee Princeton Henry Bradford and others. Line aims to cut connections via taps to speed long distance calls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Llinois
Princeton
Peoria
O. A. Cole
Bureau County
E. R. Conklin
Interstate, Telephone . Company
Aurora
C.A. Camp
Henry Independent Telephone Company
Kewanee
Bradford
Hempy
Chillicothe
Princeville
Toll Line Company
Almes Leach
Princeysille
Henry
Palmborne
Ales
Rnews
Krowny
Shielag Long Distance
Bngehoa
Heldel
Marriage of Henry B Jacobs and Anna Alberta Herry
The marriage was performed by Rev Fr Dooling at St Joseph parsonage in the morning. The couple traveled to Chicago for a honeymoon then will occupy the Thomas Harney house on School Street. The bride is J J Herry’s daughter, well known in the community. the groom is Marshall County states attorney respected by peers. Leave for honeymoon marked by a wedding day bus ride and villagers send best wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry B. Jacobs
Anna Alberta Herry
Fr. Dooling
St. Joseph
Edward Herry
Cecelia Rose -Herry
Chicago
Chomas
Harney House
School Street
J. J. Herry
Aea
Marshall County
Triet
Camp House
Sores Ander Che
Ruth
Jacob
Accident at U P E Shot: Lloyd Tomasson Wounded Cleaning Revolver
A 19 year old, Lloyd Tomasson, son of John Tomasson the horse buyer, was shot while cleaning a revolver near the river. The ball entered below the heart and lodged under the skin. physicians attended and attempted to save his life as the community gathered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Tomasson
Pefer
Arate
John—Tomasson
Young Tomasson
Chas
Pears Residences
Setara
Burgers
Woman's Club Meeting at Mrs Samuel Olft Home
A Women’s Club session led by Dr Ida Ketchum featured the Home department program with essays and discussions. Vocal solos by Mrs H W Burger and a piano piece by Grace Wood complemented remarks on State Federation work and club activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Olft
Ida Ketchum
Te Women's—club
Samuel Eee
Oscars Hill
H. W. Burger
Jones
Grace Wood
A. Jones
State Fedéra
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Police
Harles B. Vogelsang
Treasuer
Thomas
Gilpin
Aeity
Hall
Tomasson
Eka Hose Co
Ureéka Hose Co
Electric Light Co
Ald
o.Todd
Madesor Y Citiz
Ald Bickerman
Ald Pace
Alds
Pace Smith
Des Plaines River
Tole
Herry Jacobs
Accidentaupe
Woman's Club
Ation
Vhce
Townsend
Zeller
Addie WarrisZofe
Beall, Burger
Nmrs
Misse
Pratt
Rand Yessie
Wailers
kQuincy Kéwaned
John
Quincy John
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