Henry poised for new hotel to boost river town tourism
The article notes Princeton building a 75 room modern hotel with fireproof construction and an elevator. It cites Samuel P Clark as founder and promoter, and highlights Henry Illinois river town plans for a new hotel to attract tourists and bolster local business.
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Princeton
New
Men of Princeton
Steirweya Avil
Bureau County
Clark
Grand Old State
Samuel Clarks
la Salle
Kewanee
Strasher
Wc Service Co
Joliet
Republican
City
Our City
Henry
Ilinois
Chicago
Wedded in Surprise Ceremony Unites David Dwyer and Elizabeth Ralph
Local friends surprised by a quiet home wedding in the city uniting David Dwyer and Elizabeth Ralph of Cam Pu. Rev Fr Kennedy officiated in the bride’s hometown home. Dwyer, widowed with three children, begins anew as Mrs Dwyer in a hopeful union welcomed by friends.
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David Dwyer
Elizabeth Ralph
Campu
Fr Kennedy
Frank Dwyer
Dwyer
Dr Kirigs New Discovery Cough Remedy Promoted
An advertisement extols a cough and cold remedy named Dr Kirigs New Discovery. It claims quick relief for colds and offers bottles priced at 60 cents and 1 dollar, urging households to use the product during seasonally triggered illnesses.
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Kirig
Being a Fan and Good Exercise
A vivid note extols spectator enthusiasm as a workout. It claims sitting in bleachers and shouting at games pumps blood, purges and stimulates every body organ, and improves mood by cheering favorites and reacting to plays.
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H. Z
B F. Borgelt
Havana
City Council Meets in September Session Minutes
Regular meeting of the City Council at City Hall on September 6, 2915. Present are Mayor Doelzer and Aldermen Baer Wombacher Wenibacher Smith Bauter Seitz. Treasurer J. L. Applen report read. balance on hand $1910.69. Bills approved. work on streets and waterworks noted. Meeting adjourned after routine motions and park work authorization.
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Doelzer
Alds Baer
Wenibacher
Rice & Dones
Public Service Co
Bernard Haugens
Ald Parker
Ald Bear
Alds Wombacher
Baer
Warker
Smith Bauter
Spitz
George Halbleib
Wim Donovan
John Tomasson
Geo Hall
Chas Hall
W. L Wescott
Chas
McKeel
Standard of Co
John Dally
Marton Stevens
Geo
Frank Bush
Alta Humphrey
Ald Bauter
Parker
Smith
Bauter
Seitzi
Ald Smith
Committee On
Margaret Jones Park Aves
Alds Wombacher Baer
Bauter and Seltz
Mead & McKenzie
Ald Baer
Ayes
Alds
Seitz
Mrs. Matilda Gilpin Pioneer of Henry Passes Away
Matilda Gilpin widow of Alfred L. Gilpin dies Aug 31 1915 at Main Street home. Born Jan 19 1849 in the county she left a family of six children and a legacy of church service and community duty in Henry. Funeral Sept 2 at New Jerusalem with Eastern Star and schoolfaculty in attendance.
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Henry
Matilda Gilpin
Alfred L. Gilpin
William Dixon
A. L. Gilpin
J W. Haney
Jmourn
Alice Gilpin
Henry School
Isaac L
Zachery T Gilpin
Chicago
Main Street
Order of the Eastern Star
New Jerusalem
Alice
F. W. Haist
St. John’s
Episcopal Church
Meta Williams
Myrtle Hess
Miss Vogel
Loward Williams
Asr Powell
G. L.oomis
M.clark
C. Elsie. Smith
B.cSnydery
A. B. Smith
Rorer
Pepe
Postmaster General Burleson seeks 49 million for rural delivery
Burleson announced plans to ask Congress for a 49 million dollar appropriation to fund rural mail delivery for fiscal year starting July 1 1916. The 53 million prior appropriation will be cut by 4 million with 48 million for maintaining current service and 1 million for new routes and improvements. He aims to modernize and expand service in 1917 without increasing the 1916 level.
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Burleson
Congress
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