Steamship Plan Tests Coal Haul Feasibility Between Sterling and Dixon
A Springfield company forms to run a steamboat line on the Rock River linking Dixon and Sterling. Planned summer service for passengers and excursions, with Shantz preparing boats and adapting them for canal and rail bridges. If canal access works, boats head to Sterling and more power plants may follow to prove coal transport viability from Illinois mines to canal towns.
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Springfield
Dixon
Sterling
Rock River
Shantz
Pekin
Nelson
Mr. Shantz
Illinois River
Mrs. Frank B. Coe Hosts Double Afternoon Evening Party
Mrs. Frank B. Coe gave an afternoon party at her home for a circle of lady friends and an evening party for a second group. The hostess showed poise and hospitality, making guests feel welcome. Her home was attractively decorated and refreshments featured at both events. The gatherings were delightful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank B. Coe
Mys. Coe
Mrs Scholes Enjoys Visit To Marshall County
Mrs George Scholes of Greenfield Iowa enjoys familiar scenes in Marshall county on the west side. Saratoga township was her home for many years and she visits those she knew. Banner Diverbiss of San Jose California is visiting relatives and friends. Lewis' Single Binder costs more than other cigars. Smokers know why.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Scholes
Greenfield
Marshall County
Saratoga Township
Lewis
Banner Diverbiss
San Jose
Cal
James Wilson Dies at 81. Early Henry Settler Remembered
James Wilson longtime Henry land vicinity resident died Tuesday afternoon at his son J Bruce Wilsons home in Saratoga township aged 81 born in Indiana came to Henry in 1861 worked as carpenter building bridges and houses later farmed in Whitefield married first Elizabeth Stewart in 1851 had son Bruce then married Amanda Ireland of Bureau County Illinois with children J Leslie Faust Elizabeth and May noted for honesty integrity and rugged habits funeral held at J Bruce Wilsons home in Saratoga township conducted by Reverend Early of Bradford Baptist Church interment Sugar Grove cemetery Whitefield
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Henry Land Vicinity
J. Bruce Wilson
Saratoga Township
Mr. Wilson
Indiana
Henry
John Wilson
Crow Meadow
Whitefield
Elizabeth Stewart
Bruce
Amanda Ireland
Ohio
Bureau County
Illinois
J. Leslie
Spencer
Faust
Elizabeth
S. B. Loomis
May
William Duffield
Wilson
Baptist Church of
The
Bradford
Sugar Grove
Death of Mrs. Mary Ann Warren 90 in Chillicothe
Mrs Mary Ann Warren aged 90 died Saturday Oct 12 1907 after years of decline. Born Mary Ann Artist in Pennsylvania she lived in Maryland and Henry before moving to Chillicothe with children from two marriages including D P Smith Ephraim George Jennie Frank Deyoe. Funeral held at son D P Smith home Rev B F Early officiating burial in Chillicothe cemetery.
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Mary Ann Warren
Evergreen Shore
Frank Deyoe
St. Joseph
Warren
Mary Ann Artist
Chester County
Pennsylvania
Maryland
James Smith
D. P. Smith
Chillicothe
Ephriam Warren
Elizabeth
Ephraim
Leadville
Anna
New York City
George
Jennie
Henry
Monroe Street
B. F. Early
M. EB. Church
Burlington Road Bridge Denounced By State Assembly
The Springfield house of representatives passed a resolution by Rep. Clapsaddle directing state authorities to urge the federal government to require the Chicago Burlington & Quincy railroad to raise its Illinois River bridge at La Salle or install a draw, which blocks vessel passage.
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House of Representatives
Springfield
Clapsaddle
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad Company
Illinois River
la Salle
Peoria Herald-Transcript Promotes City Progress
A Bulky Peoria Herald-Transcript issue showcases business houses and industries with prolific illustrations. The paper is described as a promoter number and, if the city matches the edition’s brisk tone, Peoria’s progress is onward and upward.
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Peoria Herald-Transcript
Gift newspapers offer bundled price for readers
The item lists a combined price of $4 for one year subscriptions to the Chicago Daily Tribune and The Republican, available as a bundled offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Daily Tribune
Republican
Balloonist Hurts Self Jump From Burning Balloon At Youlon
Prof. White a Fort Collins Michigan aeronaut Nearly forty years old leaped from a balloon basket as a heavy inflator caught fire and the craft descended onto the Toulon post office roof. He suffered three broken ribs and internal injuries. fire caused significant water damage despite minimal office damage.
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Prof. White
Youlon
Fort Collins
Mich
Ascension Place
Main Street
Toulon
Independent Telephone Firms Seek Through Toll Network
Eight northern Illinois independent telephone companies met in Chillicothe to study a through toll system linking exchanges. A committee of C A Camp O A Cole and F M Ashe was named to assess feasibility with future report. If viable, copper lines would connect to Peoria Galesburg and Springfield, improving service. Corn 60c today. It’ll soon be a sky scraper.
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Illinois
Chillico
Aaron Dunbar
O. A. Cole
Bureau County
Cyrus Bocock
John H. Drawyer
Bradford
Buda-Bradford
C. A. Camp
F. M. Ashe
Peoria
Galesburg
Springfield
Henry Lodge Holds Special Communication Conferring Master’s Degree
Henry lodge No. 119 A F and A M held a special communication Thursday night to confer the third degree of Master’s on Thomas Endsley landlord of Camp House with 14 Magnolia lodge visitors and local members present. The ceremony featured Charles Greenlee and officers including J A Swein, H W Burger, R W Spencer and F W Potter. A banquet for 50 followed at the Camp House with autumnal decor and a skilled caterer. Visiting brethren from Magnolia lodge and Yates City, Hancock Md, and Sparland joined representatives from Peoria and other lodges.
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Henry Lodge
A. F
A. M
Thomas Endsley
Magnolia Lodge
J. A. Swein
Charles Greenlee
H. W. Burger
R. W. Spencer
Magnolia
J. B. Phillips
Jewel
F .W Potter
Elmer Quinn
W. H. King
Burger
Prof. King
William Haws
Gustave Otte
Phillips
E. R. Spencer
R. L. Swindler
H. C. Mills
Perry Dakin
Co. A. Freeman
Alonzo Hmans
T. J. Smith
W. H. Wafer
R. G. Dakin
J. H. Price
Yates City
George HE
Young
Hancock
E. A.doyle
James W. Bower
Peoria
Charles Onyun J
Wm. Martin
Sparland
T. M. McAleer
Train Derailment Near Utica La Salle After Boulder Impact
J J Gresser witnessed auto races in Chicago and returned by Rock Island when an engine struck a boulder on the track between Utica and La Salle. The front of the locomotive caved in and cars twisted yet no one was seriously hurt. The canal beside the line offered a dangerous near miss if the train had left the track. Two other trains were flagged and service delayed for hours before a replacement engine arrived at Bureau.
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J. J. Gresser
Chicago
Harlan Track
Rock Island
Utica
la Salle
Illinois and Michigan Canal
Bureau
The Hills of Montana troupe counts ties after show
The financially crippled Hills of Montana company, after a performance in Henry, pressed on to Peoria while facing money shortages. They could not secure loans from financiers and received sympathy from observers.
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Hills of
Chicken Pie Dinner by Presbyterian Ladies Aid
The Ladies Aid of the Presbyterian church will host a chicken pie dinner in the Kline building on Saturday October 19 starting at 11 o'clock. Tickets are 25 cents. Read The Republican for full news coverage.
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Ladies’ Aid of the Presbyterian Church
Kline
Illinois to Free Antitoxin for Diphtheria Control
The Illinois state board of health plans free antitoxin distribution to physicians for diphtheria prevention. An $80,000 appropriation funded the effort, with a supply sent to county seats and instructions issued to agents. Physicians must apply and use a proper receipt system, and telephonic orders require physician verification. County agencies vary, but one per city, with cross-county supply possible when needed.
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Illinois
Massachusetts
Massachusetts State Board of Health
Illinois State Board of Health
State Board of Health
Deneen
Senate
House
James A. Egan
Lederie Antitoxin Laboratories of
New York
Board of Health
State Board ‘of Health
State Board of Wealth
Champaign
DeKalb
la Salle
Union
Lederle Antitoxin Laboratories
I State Board of Health
Improvements at School House Basement Plan Noted
The public school basement receives a major upgrade with cemented floodable floors sloped to drain pipes and a central north south passageway. A 25 by 76 foot play room, two privacy focused toilet rooms, and a new manual training area led by Prof. King are installed, drawing praise for convenience and sanitation.
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King
Peoria
School Notes and Events at Local High School Aims
Velma Rowe is the pianist this week. Walter Duke was absent due to his mother's illness. Prof. King attended the Illinois Schoolmasters club meeting in Peoria. The Smithsonian will provide duplicate rock and fossil specimens for labs. Manual training is to be installed with pupils supplying lumber. Henry defeats Washburn 20 to 19 in basketball, followed by a social dance. The high school then lost to the Outlaws 86 to 25 Tuesday night.
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Velma Rowe
Walter Duke
King
Illinois Schoolmasters’ Club
Creve Coeur Club
Peoria
Joseph V. Graff
Smithsonian Institute of Washington
Board of Education
Henry
Washburn
The
Outlaws
Eva Maude House Weds Vern D Brown in Peoria
Miss Eva Maude House and Vern D Brown were married at 2 16 PM on Tuesday October 8 1907 in Peoria. They returned home Wednesday for a family reception. The bride wore white china silk and the groom black. They received many gifts. On October 10 they left for Chicago then will reside in Roanoke Michigan.
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Eva Maude House
Vern D. Brown
Peoria
Chicago
Roanoke
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Company Incorporated
Orrin Frisbey
Steuben Township
Nebraska
John Kimberley
Princeton
John Kraus, Jr
West Second Street
Wm. Heininger
John 8. Buck
Mary Bell
McLean
McLean County
James Wilson
Burlington Road
Aeronaut
State Board
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