Governor Deneen Is Progressive Governor Deneen Is Progressive
The article praises Governor Deneen as a progressive leader for Illinois. It credits him with pushing the direct primary law, calling a special session to pass it, and highlights civil service expansion, charity standards, and investigations into the Milmois Central railroad. It notes projected savings from a legal action and describes a local publicity stunt at City Meat Market as an example of progressiveness.
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Deneen
Hilm
Milmois Central Railroad
Scote Cosmo c Tm Swerey
Minnie Zease
Will Hart
Cris Zease
Will Sachs
Clarence Paddock
Roland Moore
Progressive Reforms Highlight Governor Deneen Era Savings
Article notes over a million dollars saved by the state under Governor Deneen through cost recoveries and efficiencies. It cites savings of 1,106,346.97 and lists reforms such as railroad rate cuts, expanded railroad and warehouse commission powers, city commission government, state highway creation, and improved worker health and safety standards. Dixon Daily News.
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Deneen
Mailroad and
Wamnehiouse Commission
Tourtilott Opposes Deep Waterway Vote Record Shown
Maj Tourtilott and two district representatives opposed the final deep waterway bill after voting for it only when a people’s referral clause was attached. R W Thompson campaigns on supposed opposition by Tourtilott, while a cited Journal of the House record confirms the vote. Access to the House Journal is offered through Secretary James A Rose.
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R. W. Thompson
Ibse
Towrtillott
James A. Rose
House
George H Brewer Dies At Home At 79
George H. Brewer one of the earliest settlers of the community died at his home yesterday morning aged about 79. An obituary will follow next week.
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Geo. H. Brewer
Chorus and Soprano Solo at Congregation Service
A brief church program item lists chorus, a soprano solo, and the congregation standing as Rev. Alfred E. Simester leads the service.
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Nellie Zeller
Alfred E. Simester
Randall
Greve
Mrs. Tuck
Misses Bope
Cheadle
Large vote cast of township election in Reynolds and Bradford
A strong turnout across Reynolds and Bradford townships, with 291 votes statewide. Town officials contested include town clerk, assessor, tax collector, highway commissioner, and justice of the peace. In Reynolds, votes split among candidates for town clerk, assessor, tax collector, and highway commissioner, with smaller contests for justice and constable. Bradford saw multiple contests for three offices and a crowded field for tax collector amid 148 votes cast. Lafayette township reported no office contests but passed a 60 cent levy for hard roads with 66 ballots cast, 45 in favor and 21 against.
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George B. Stephan
T. Zeller, Sr
Squire T. Jennings
Fred O. Beach
John P. Schafer
Henry Reitz
George W. Beach Rane
Justice of the Peace
Frank P. Hisenberg
Thomas Gilbert
George Aschenbrenner
V. C. Arnould
Reynolds
Reynolds Township
Henry J. Wener
Herman C. Comrad
Marcus Vender
Daniel N. Bowker
Charles
Bernhardt Berg
Ayrim B. Miller
Bradford
John J. Wagner
Andrew Aschenbrenner
C. W. Ross
Charles W. Wagner
Daniel Utz
William Myers
Charles Gonnerman
F. Mehlhausen
R. Aschenbrenner
Adam Wendel
Lafayette
Lafayette Township
The Dashing Widow at Opra House on April 9 1912
The Dashing Widow is praised as the most successful Farce musical comedy seen by the public. The company led by Jas F Green with Marie Fountain and Ralph Wemrdley delivers nonstop humor and songs. Next Tuesday April 9 1912 reserved seats at Gazette Book Store. tickets 25 and 35 cents. John M Burnham offers garden plowing and related work at reasonable rates with satisfaction guaranteed.
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Opra
Jas. F. Green
Marie Fountain
Ralph Wemrdley
Salle
Gazette Book Store
Presbyterian church reception honors new members
A Thursday night reception for new Presbyterian church members drew over 100 attendees. The event featured the church orchestra, vocalists Grace Richardson and Frances Aillen, a Japanese costume performance, and Mrs. M. N. Glenm reading “The Ladies Aid.” John Charles played organ solos as refreshments were served. The church year closed with 30 new members and a net gain of 23, bringing total membership to 114 under Rev. Alexander Pagilish.
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Presbyterian Church
Presbyterian
Grace Richardson
Frances Aillen
M. N. Glenm
John Charters
Mames
Closiag
Memng
Ae Net
Iim
Alexander Pagililsh
Etta M. Tadd a Bride in Melvin Wedding
On March twenty first nineteen twelve at high noon the wedding of Miss Etta M Tadd and MrOne Mendelesohn took place in Melvin. Rev Lorts of Melvine performed the ceremony. The couple will reside on a farm near Melvin after April first.
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Inhome
Mendelesohn
Esther Ron
Anna Year
W. H. Todd
Ide
Rev. Lorts
Melvine
Fong
Ed. Year
Sioux Falls
S. D
Tobias Eliom
Misees
Esther
Anita
Julien Lange
Hartley
Iowa
Melvin
April Finst
Melvin Argus
City Council Passes Water Works Ordinance and Property Option
At Monday’s council meeting the Water Works ordinance, a thirty page and thorough document, was approved. An option for 90 days to buy property for a storage tank was authorized, with owner T J Plon billed at an estimated price over 400 dollars. Regular monthly bills were approved and the meeting adjourned subject to the president’s call.
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T. J. Pl
Earthquake Saying Sparks Doubt on Sanctification
An evangelist claims only an earthquake could sanctify New York, a remark met with doubt. The Kansas City Journal notes San Francisco has suffered quakes before and remains far from sanctified.
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New York
San Francisco
Kansas City Journal
Yew Tree Said to Be a Thousand Years Old
A yew tree in Plumtree churchyard Devon England is estimated at about 1 000 years old and is regarded as perhaps the oldest in the country.
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Plumtree
Devon
England
Will Readvertise For Bids On Road Contract
Letting held in the town hall Friday afternoon drew many contractors but bids were not requested due to spec disputes. Objections centered on completion date of November 15, 1912 and on roller weight and rock course rolling. Some sought whole job others partial work. Meeting continued, then adjourned with plans to readvertise and possibly extend to August 1, 1913. Gazette late this week due to water works ordinance and extra ads. Edmund Jackson seeks re nomination to State Board of Equalization. praised for law knowledge and county service. voters urged to choose an experienced, faithful official.
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Kids Socom
Edmund Jackson
State Board of Equalization
Jo Daviless County
Mir Jackson
Illinois county altitudes through new geological map
The state issues a geological map listing town elevations above sea level. Ashton stands at 817 feet, Compton at 970 feet, and Stone Station at 656 feet as the county’s lowest point. Wadham in Stephenson County tops the state at 1 022 feet, revising prior beliefs about Jo Daviess County.
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Illinoiis
Ashton
Lee County
Compton
Brooklyn
Paw Paw
Sublette
Stone Station
Burlington
Harmon
Sterling
Whch
Franklin Grove
Nachusa
Sena
Serlimg
Henkel
Rochelle
Flagg
DeKalb
Mendota
Rockford
Freeport
Oregon
Springfield
Quincy
Castro
Wadham
Stephenson County
Jo Daviess County
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IL. Cent.ry
Board of Administration
Maj. Tourtillott
House Journal
George H. Brewer
Methodist Choir
Christ
Jesus
Carrie B. Adams
Francis D. Chadwick
Frances Allen
Zeller
Army
Allen
Wisman
Dean
Harry G, Wisman
Gates
Mrs. Pearl Billmire
Mrs
Nora Shippee
Fred Ith
Townships
Eck
Piee
John M. Burnham
Etta M. Tadd
Council Proceedings
North- Western
Stone
A. W. Rosecrans & Comp’y
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