attempted dam blowing near Henry dam investigated
A Tuesday morning explosion aimed at Henry dam failed to breach the structure. Residents report a tremor as water surged over the dam wall and debris scattered along the canal. Investigators note a long fuse fragment, estimate 100 pounds of dynamite, and suspect professional actors seeking to disrupt navigation. The episode follows prior canal tensions and prompts warnings of vigilant consequences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
James McCune
Mr. McCune
Lawrence Gregory
Illinois and Michigan Canal
Channahon Dam
Henry Dam
Chicago
Death of Nettia P Wheeler in Joliet Illinois
Nettia P Wheeler born 1852 Pompey Center New York moved to Illinois as a child. She married George F Worley in 1878 and lived in Joliet then Verona and Henry. Four children survive along with a husband now incapacitated by rheumatism. Her death follows a lingering consumption after two days of illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George F. Worley
Joliet
Nettia P. Wheeler
Pompey Center
New York
Illinois
Verona
Henty
Henry
St. Joseph's Hospital of Joliet
Death of Cora Deininger at Florid 1908
Cora E Deininger died at home in Florid on Sunday September 20 1908 aged 13 years 11 months and 3 days. She joined the Presbyterian church at Florid four years ago and was a faithful member and Royal Neighbors of America chancellor. Funeral led by Rev T C Moots. pallbearers six young friends. Interred in Florid cemetery. Reception for Rev and Mrs Beall at the parsonage praised their return to ministry. Their children return to Northwestern University. baby Cornelia remains at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cora E. Deininger
Florid
Deininger
Presbyterian Church At
Royal Neighbors of
America
T. CG. Moots
Pluma Allen
Bessie Cassell
Jennie Edwards
Bessie Munnis
Helen Edwards
Bessie Allen
Beall
Hedding College
Abingdon
Northwestern University
Cornelia
Bradford Edges Henry in Nonsensical Shutout-Overload
Henry dominates Bradford with an 14 to 1 victory after a tight tie through five innings. Phelps powers a seven inning barrage for Henry, while Bradford errors compound the blow. The game features Wood and Shaw keying Bradford’s lone run amid late miscues. Off-field notes cover cemetery sidewalk funding and local visits by Mrs Gaskill and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradford
Henry
Greys
Pavilion Park
Phelps
Petty
Shaw
Phoenix
Wood
Lofgren
Graham
Cel Aiateie
Ipod el Lee
Weir Eheom Ee
Abel Ak Petty
Phonix
Cappertine
R. H. PO. A. EB. Haines
Glatz
Eee Leelee Lofgren
Forrest
Phe Eaty
Heininger
iMcLinden
Buchele
Haines
Capprune
Roberts
Roy Coe
William T Law obituary from Guilford England
William T Law of Magnolia township Putnam County Illinois died September 21 1908 in Guilford England after stomach cancer. He served as cashier and president of the First National Bank of Henry and was aged in the later years. he leaves wife Lura Davis and five children Fred Robert Nellie and Mrs J W Hodge. The family plans to bring the remains home by ship with final dates to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guilford Hospital
England
Charles R. Jones
William T. Law
Guildford
London
Robert
J. W.hodge
Mr. Law
Magnolia Township
Putnam County
Robert Davis
Fred
Nellie
J. W. H. Hodge
Venona
Mrs. Margaret Curry Dies After Long Illness in Henry
Mrs. Margaret Curry aged 101, a native of Milltown Ireland born 1820, died Monday morning at her William Street home after years of age related illness. A devout St. Joseph’s parishioner she had lived in Henry and Bellfonte before. Her funeral at St. Joseph’s was held yesterday at 10 o’clock with Rev Fr. Dooling officiating. The large attendance reflected her kindly service and amiable life, with many relatives and friends traveling from Garfield Streator Wenona Davenport and Chillicothe to pay respects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Curry
William Street
Milltown
Clair County
Ireland
Curry
Bellfonte
Henry
Benjamin Eldridge
St. Joseph's Church
Fr. Dooling
Dooling
Mary Vedder
Mary Colligan
Davenport
Margaret Doherty
James’ Doherty
Chillicothe
Lawton Taft Sherman Republican Club Organized in City
A Lawton Taft Sherman Republican Club was organized with J. M. Powers as president inviting friends of all parties to join in club rooms. Campaign literature and entertainment included good speaking, glee club, and band music. Hon. J. H. Franklin delivered a rousing Taft speech. A first voters' club was organized with Fred Powers as captain. The clubs are very active.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
J. M. Powers
J. H. Franklin
Taft
Sherman
Fred Powers
Deep Waterway Meet Promises Chicago Deluge of Delegates
Taft and Bryan to speak at the third annual deep waterways convention in Chicago October 7 to 10. About 2,500 delegates expected, with sessions emphasizing Joliet to Gulf of Mexico waterway. Officials including Isham Randolph and Lyman Cooley will guide a Lake Michigan Joliet excursion showing municipal funding for a $60 million project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Taft
Williamy Jennings Bryan
Chicago
Chicago Association of Commerce
Congress
United States
Joliet
Gulf of Mexico
Lake Michigan
Isham Randolph
Illinois Waterways Comission
Lyman BE. Cooley
Sanitary District
R. R. McCormick
W. K. Kavanaugh
National Lakes To the Gulf Association
Gulf
United States Engineer Corps
Illinois
Special Board of Survey
W. H. Bixby
Mississippi River Commission
St. Louis
Texas
Florida
Mississippi River
Missouri River Valley
Ohio Valley
Middle
Lower Mississippi
National Conservation Commission
Gifford Pinchot
Taft
Mr. Bryan
R. C. Hall
River Channel Warning Near Webster’s Landing to Henry Lock
River men describe a long bend between Webster's landing above Henry and the Henry lock. The channel runs in a wide arc, causing boats to swing across the river as they travel from the stated points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webster's Landing
Henry
Henry Lock
Ash-Ham wedding at Baptist church in Caledonia Illinois
Lawrence T. Ash and Miss Clara B. Ham wed at 10 o clock on Wednesday September 23 1908 in Caledonia Putnam County Illinois with Rev C T C Schacht officiating The ceremony featured the Mendelssohn Wedding March played by Grace Rogers a Granville cousin The bride was given away by her father About 50 guests attended and after breakfast the couple left for Henry en route to Chicago The newlyweds will farm near Varna next year with many relatives in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ash-Ham
Baptist Church
Caledonia
Putnam County
Ill
Lawrence T. Ash
Clara BE. Ham
C. T. C. Schacht
Stronghurst
Mendelsshon
Grace Rogers
Granville
Clara Sproaddus
Arthur Pringle
Chicago
Howard Ash
A. Pringle
Chauncey Bacon
Putnam
Harper
Sill
M. L. Norton
Wayne I, Ham of
McNabb
Isaac N. Ash
Old Ash
Varna
Funeral for Mrs Mary C Twitchell Held in Los Angeles
Mrs Mary C Twitchell wife of George W Twitchell died after a series of strokes. Born June 12 1845 in Brownsville Ohio she lived in Colchester Illinois Peoria Chicago and moved to Henry then Los Angeles for health in 1907. She leaves six children and was buried at Evergreen cemetery following services led by Rev C B Locke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary C. Twitchell
George W. Twitchell
Cunningham and O'Connor
South Grand Avenue
Los Angeles
Cal
Twitchell
William Stubbles
Henry
James D. Stubbles
Brownsville
Colchester
Ill
Peoria
Chicago
C. BE. Locke
First Methodist Church
Walter Scott
Robertl. Stephens
Wm. Everett
W. Everett
Safety Lesson Warns Against Leaf Burning Dangers
As leaves fall people consider burning them. Caution urged to keep children away from flames and women from possible scorching. Emphasis on prevention over curing fire injuries.
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the Entitre City
Copperas Creek
Canal Board
Sanitary Trustees
Bear Trap
Sanitary
Trict
Sanitary Board
George Worley
Cora Be, Deininger
Henry Cemetery
Friends of the
Henry Cemetery Association
John Ford
Henry Sigber
Albert Stevens
Robert Doran
M. N. Gaskill
Dell Spencer
Huron
Ind
John Herr
Whitefield Corners
City
Bryan
Michigan-Joliet Channel
George Twitchell
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