Public Service Co of Northern Illinois Formed for Merger
Samuel Insull leads a new merger uniting North Shore Electric, Chicago Suburban Light & Power, Economy Light & Power, Illinois Valley Gas & Electric, and Kankakee Gas & Electric. The entity spans electric light and power, gas, water, heating, and traction across northern Illinois toward the Wisconsin line, with $9,825,500 in stock and aims to create a vast public utilities structure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Public Service Co
Northern Illinois
Chicago
Samuel Insull
Commonwealth Edison Co
Chicago Elevated Railways
North Shore Electric Co
Chicago Suburban Light & Power Co
Economy Light & Power Co
Ilinois Valley Gas & Electric Co
Kankakee Gas & Electric Co
Illinois
Wisconsin
Insull
Public Service Corporation of
Northern
Ilinois
Illinois Valley Gas & Electric
Streator
Wisconsin State Line
Evanston
Waukegan
Oak Park
Maywood
Blue Island
Joliet
Kankakee
Lacon
Henry
Grand Ridge
Cornell
Wilmington
Ottawa
Morris
LaGrange
Harvey
Frank J. Baker
Charles A. Munroe
John F. Gilchrist
John H., Gulick
Thanksgiving Dinner at Camp House Nets Cheap Turkeys
Thanksgiving dinner will be served at the Camp House on November 30. Families with small children can receive a reduced rate. Plates are fifty cents each, with advance notice to the proprietor Je J. Kirby. Phone number provided.
Thanksgiving closure and mail carrier schedule noted
A reader thanks the paper for a Texas gift and mentions a crowing hen, then reports the post office will close after 9 on Thanksgiving day with mail carriers off next Thursday. the tone is brief correspondence.
Smooth Talker Fleeces County Audience in Texas Land Scam
A smooth con man drew names from a box to lure locals into a Texas land scam. Seven men and their wives paid $5 each for promises of free rail tickets and expenses, plus later trips, only to be abandoned with no tickets. The scheme, including a named mark J. J. Fern, has appeared in several Indiana towns after leaving Henry.
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Texas
Marshall County
Chicago
J. J. Fern
Henry
Indiana
Daily Papers
School Chimes Evening Program Recap and Bazaar Plans
Friday night audience praised a lengthy yet purposeful school program with autumn stage decor and focused on practical learning beyond entertainment. Highlights included solos by Helene Hannum and Irma Vogel Lang, readings by Pace and others, and a pastry lesson in domestic science. Next up is St Mary’s Guild bazaar at People’s Hall on Nov 28 with a matinee and evening performance titled Bachelor Maidens Reunion.
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Herbert Pace
Mein Katrina
Bradder Hans
Helene Hannum
Irma Vogel- Lang
Alice Williams
Tone Forrester
Lela Hennefeld
Kathryn Roesch
Tra Ong
Hattie Johnson
Milton
People'’s Hall
Ladies of St. Mary's Guild
Oliver Wilson Elected Master of National Grange at Columbus
Hon Oliver Wilson of Peoria and Illinois State Grange was elected Master of the National Grange on the first ballot at Columbus Ohio. The vote united factions with Wilson praised as wise and capable, succeeding a renowned predecessor as leader of the Grange.
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Oliver Wilson
Peoria
Illinois State Grange
National Grange
Columbus
Ohio
Columbus Daily Dispatch
Illinois
George R. Horton
Michigan
Laylin
Wilson
Belmont County
Putnam County
Magnolia
The
Grange
Star Theater Improvements Hinted by New Owner
J J Barnes states intent to improve ventilation and services at the Star theater in Henry to suit public tastes. He asks residents for reasons they do not attend more often and promises confidentiality while stressing the theater as the town’s sole public amusement venue.
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Henry
Star Theater
J. J. Barnes
Cannah Jones
Vincennes
Ind
George Burt
Parker
Father Jones
Hiram Hunter
Savanna
George
Hattie R. Jones
Burial Benefits By Law For Northern Illinois Association Members
The Northern Illinois Burial Association announces a by law effective July 31 1911 detailing burial benefits. Class B members receive 100 dollars and Class C 50 dollars, payable by Class A undertakers or, if needed, by any non member undertaker with 80 percent paid from the burial fund and 20 percent to a general fund. Claims require death certificate and itemized bills. Class A lists multiple local undertakers across several towns.
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Northern Illinois Burial Association
United States
Allen B. Smith
Henry
F. H. Gehr
Sparland
L. C. May & Son
Tiskilwa
Lauber & Co
Peru
Earl Taylor
Buda
Palmer & Cavanaugh
Kewanee
G. 5. McLean
J. A. Omen
B. A. Vaughn
Johnson & Johnson
Phelps Furniture Co
Princeton
John Prior
Sheffield
B. L. Hudson
Wyaner
C. M. Carpenter
Neacpset
I. BE. Luther
Walnut
Erickson & McHugh
F. R. Brooks
Atkinson
S.eh
Wheelock
Manlius
W. L. Myers
Geneseo
Condemnation Proceeding Over River Hill Lot Value
In December term a 12 member jury will value James Briscoe's vacant lot under the river hill by Water Works park. C R Jones offered land trade or cash, but Briscoe fixed at 1000 dollars. Court action seeks a fair price to satisfy both sides and enable park expansion.
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Water Works Park
James Briscoe
C. R. Jones
Jones
Mr. Briscoe
Briscoe
Photograph gifts to friends and relatives promise real joy
The advertisement from Daniels' Studio Henry Tl urges readers to book a sitting now for photographs as keepsakes for friends and relatives, noting a photo gift brings more pleasure and less trouble and expense than costly gifts that may not be useful. Some always come too late.
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Daniels
Henry, Tl
News of the City Offers Stock Sale and Local Notes
Announcements from Klein's stock sale on December 7 and various local items fill this city page. Mrs. G. M. Clark visits Ed in the country. Walter McBroom hired as chef at a newly opened merchants' restaurant. steamboats carry Illinois river apples to St. Louis. plus notes on farming, gas well conjecture, and a Christmas planning appeal.
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Klein
G. M. Clark
J. B. Wilson
Bradford
Walter McBroom
Peoria
Merchants
Cr. T. Bison
Illinois River
St. Louis
Ill
Macomb
R. H. Truitt
Henry
Con
Chillicothe
Chillicothe Enquirer
Rey
Landenberger
Lorene
Chicago University
E. J. B. Schreck
Irena
Sam
Oliver Smith
California
Monrovia Fruit Exchange
Sunday School and Church Notices from Methodist Service
The note invites Methodist parishioners and guests to 9:45 Sunday School and 11 oclock preaching. It mentions a next sermon for the Queen Esther Circle, Epworth League at 6:30, and a study of Indias Awakening. A vote to worship with Presbyterians honors retiring pastor Rev Burger.
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Am. BE
Queen Esther
Epworth League
India
Presbyterian Church
Burger
Maude Wells
Vivian
U. M. Bell
R. L. Vivian
Presbyterian Church to hold final service for pastor
The Presbyterian church advertises next Sabbath with 11 am communion and a 7:30 pm last sermon by the present pastor. A closing service invites all, with Methodist courtesy extended. Pastor H. O. Burger and W. L. Flynn noted. Flynn in Peoria for electric vacuum cleaner demo.
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Henry Republican
H. O. Burger
W. L. Flynn
Peoria
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Public Service Company of
Je J. Kirby
Prop
A. D. Stevens
Berkeley
Cal
Golden Gate
Bay
Aslanda
San Francisco
Pacific Coast
Dea
the Co-Operative Burial Association
News OF the
Hazel Buckland
Garnett
Kas
Josephine Simpson
Simpson
Buckland
Great Bend
Edward G. Buckland
New Haven
Nelson
Seelig, Sr
Seelig
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