New Compressed Air Waterworks System Praised by Town
The town lauds the compressed air waterworks as safer and more reliable, citing cost savings, year round cleanliness, and reduced freezing risk. Citizens and business leaders cite improved fire protection with an electric alarm and a proposed one horse hose wagon, while praising National Construction Co of South Bend for installation and testing results.
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National Construction Co
South Bend
Ind
Henry
Fire Company Members Honored For Waterworks Testing
Citizens applaud fire fighters for testing the Waterworks system and saving property during past fires. City and current councils receive thanks for careful oversight ensuring a complete, reliable installation. Fire Chief rank Krenz praised for progress and support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Deck
Henry Yeager
A. H. Green
Theo Bickerman
Rank Krenz
Henry's Fire Chief Praises Compressed Air Waterworks System
The fire chief reports tests of Henry's new Compressed Air System of Waterworks complete and satisfactory. He credits National Construction Company for fulfilling the contract and declares the system far superior to local elevated tank setups and capable of handling future fires.
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Henry
National Construction Company
German Syrup marketed as sole cure for consumption
Readers are urged that Boschee's German Syrup is the only current remedy claimed to relieve and cure consumption. It lists ingredients like pure tar and gum extracts, endorsed by medical congresses, and emphasizes rest, fresh air, and good nutrition for coughs and lung disease with easy morning expectoration. Small bottle price 25 cents. regular nearly four times as much.
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Boschee
Envelopes for Sale at Henry Republican Office
Plain envelopes five cents each with return card printed on them ten cents per pack envelopes with return card and name priced at fifty cents for a hundred at the Henry Republican office. Envelopes sold by pack or box as desired.
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Henry Republican
Old Reliable Water Engine Brought to Henry City
A historical note recounts Henry’s purchase of an old water engine in 1869. The council sent J N Herder and Joshua Russell to Peoria to secure the engine, hose cart, and 300 feet of hose for 1200 dollars. The engine, once used in Peoria, was bought for Henry and remains in good repair, with officials named from that era.
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Henry Republican
Henry Vogelsang
Alexander Hoagland
J. N. Herder
Joshua Russell
Peoria
Comeil
Henry
Ihe
Alex Hoagland
J. C. McCurdy
E.T. Disosway
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J. L. White
Republican
James Diverbiss
Dr White
A. Doelzer & Co
James P Hartley
Andrew Stibgen
Krenz
Frank Krenz
Warren & McAleer
Hutchins-Lincoln Co
Joseph Kraus
Phillip Stermle
Watercott Bros
J R Paskell
J J Herry
Fred Schaefer
John Kraus Jr
Wright & Green
James Colligan
John Hartley
Frank Yanochowski
C R Jones
David Ulam
Fred W Potter
W. W. Engleston
Henry Yaeger
W.B. Deck
T Heodore Bickerman
E. G. Cromwell
C. £. Smith
Eli Wright
E. H. Hutchins
Walter Scott
Gresser
J. J. Gresser
Tisosway
Gregory
Gilpin
Smith
Halbleib
Biel
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