Golden Wedding Anniversary Celebrated by Seebach Family
Fifty guests gathered at the home of Mr and Mrs John Seebach in this city to honor their wedding anniversary. John Seebach and Catherine Weishaar wed in China township on April 22 1859, both of German parentage. They lived in China township Bradford and Dysart before retiring in 1901.
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John Seebach
Catherine’ Weishaar
China Township
Seebach
America
Bradford
Wsoteigte
Lgcey
John
Dysart
Iya
Charles
Cris
John Histinson
Fred Kagcker
August Schafer
Martha Gross
Death penalty bill for child kidnapping proposed in Illinois
Senator Brown introduced a bill to punish kidnapping of children under 14 with death or life imprisonment. The note cites a recent Chicago case involving two gypsies and a girl’s kidnapping. The piece urges swift capture and trial under new laws amid telegraph era warnings.
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Illinois
Snator Brown
Chicago
Illinois to Change Color of Hunting Licenses Next Year
Illinois county clerks and deputies will issue hunting licenses in a new color next year. The current licenses were dark red, and officials emphasized a statewide switch to a radically different color. The move comes after broad support from county offices and aims to streamline issuance.
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Illinois
Color choice delays licensing in court clerks’ report
The report notes objections to a chosen ink color for licenses, calling it idiotic and unreadable. It states no ink brand can blot properly on the color, producing a red conglomeration that shames clerks to issue licenses. The new series will be received about June 1.
Last Service in Old Reynolds Church and Town Projects
The Reynolds Y. P. A. held its final gathering in the old church on Sunday evening April 25, with Rev. William Storkman giving a brief address and a general handshake. Contractor J. O. Mitzlaff began tearing down the church Monday morning. the 60 foot steeple fell Monday afternoon. District No. 113 opened school April 26 with Miss Virna Carney teaching. work continues on village water and wiring. Bellis & Gale of Oregon hold the installation contract for the up to date water works and electric plant connected to the new system.
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Reynolds Y. P. A
Old Church
William Storkman
E. Bee Wiener
Y. P. A. Benediction
J. O. Mitzlaff
Chicago
Reynolds
Wiener School
Virna Carney
Steward
Bellis & Gale
Oregon
Rochelle Independent
Won One Lost One Ashton Teams Split Weekend
Ashton baseball squads won 45 to 5 against Grammar room boys in Bradford on Saturday and lost 9 to 6 to Rochelle on Sunday. Farmers fear early sown oats due to wet weather and freezing nights, while later sowing shows promise. The Morrison Sentinel quotes a retiree who preferred waiting for ground to dry to gain yield.
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Ashton
Grammar Room
Bradford
Ashton Lads
Rochelle
Morrison Sentinel
Shaw elected chairman of Lee County board in 1909 vote
Lee County Supervisors met in the courthouse with Clerk W C Thompson overseeing the election of a chairman for 1909 1910. Sherman L Shaw won 14 votes to 11 for Jacob Huyett and was escorted to chair. He pledged to serve county interests and outlined a purchasing committee to handle supplies for officials.
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Board O Supervisors
Lee County
Elec
Naed
Jacob Huyett
Nachusa
Buckley
Thomas Long
Harmon
L. Bisseter
Wil ‘Creek
Sherman L. Shaw
Lee Cente
Fordham
Brooklyn
Wagner
Bradford
Jones
Dixon
Catim
Mr.Shaw
Huyett
Shaw
Mo Javon
Gross
Housewife notices dye law affects flour and mail dues notices
The article reports that a housewife notes a new law taking effect July 1, 1909 prohibiting bleaching of flour by a Shiphut process, causing unbleached flour to be darker but of equal or improved quality. It also mentions postal authorities requiring notices of assessments by fraternal and church societies to be mailed by postcards instead of envelopes in the future.
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Cieties
Funeral crowds remember Henry at Franklin Grove
A large turnout gathered at Franklin Grove for the funeral of Henry. Attendees included Peter Eisenberg, Albrecht, Jacob Pfeiffer, Jaest Wiener, Henry Zimpel and several spouses and neighbors.
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Henry Th
Franklin Grove
Peter Eisenberg
By Albrecht
Jacob Pfeiffer
Jaest Wiener
Henry Zimple
Meister
A.’ Ban
Card of Thanks and local notices in a corrected era voice
Card of Thanks expresses heartfelt gratitude for sympathy during illness and death. Parents and children thank neighbors for support. Bakery sale notice, and church group event details mix with scattered notes on Turkish disturbances and Rev Christie's activities. Minor reminiscences note a resident’s Chicago visit and work with Montgomery Ward.
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Garl Bode
Chicago
W. F. Haunting Co
Montgomery Ward & Co
Replanting of Class of 1909 Elm Tree at Purton
The Class of 1909 replanted their class elm after storms and damage last summer. The tree, planted in sophomore year, suffered bark loss and decline before dying. a new healthy elm was planted last Friday and the Class record placed in its bottom. Boxes must be fixed to posts for rural routes. carriers to report bad roads. County Treasurer to add one percent to delinquent taxes this Saturday. Grass Grower advertised for lawn patches and East End Excavator.
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H. R. Chadwick
Post-office Department
Washington
John M. Sterling
Hicks Predicts Big Storms for May Weather Outlook
The letter forecasts a reactionary storm start to May with rain through the 3rd. Cool spells followed by a central storm period from the 4th to the 8th, rising temperatures and clouds. Storms reappear on the 11th to 13th, then again from the 15th to the 20th centered on the 18th, with wind and thunder likely between the 16th and 20th.
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Srl R. Hicks
Direct To The Business Point Table Linen Prices
New linen cloth at 50 cents per yard available in cream and white. Danish cloth scarce. 36 inch width at 25 cents. Black rustle shirt 50 cents each. Yard wide 10 cent value. 15 cent hose and children's 10 cent hose promoted. Soft leather plow boots with canvas top priced to attract customers. 10 cent ginghams offered in multiple patterns. 25 cent sun bonnets closing at 15 cents. Children’s dresses 15 cents each.
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Wedded
SL Shaw
Lee Center
Jupiciary
Edwards
Ackart
Evans
Financy
Murphy
Long
Edward
Cuams
Dunn
Cook
Moyer
Malach
Arms House
Sullivan
Hardin
Risseter
Will
Paurer
Ciams
Wil
Montavon
Eyana
Walker
Buckley Ackart
Duns
Fisch
Fred Wagner
Ghaw
Monfavon
Granp
Brinck
Jaco Pritrer
Fatty
Henry Vaupel
The
United Hysagelical Church
Ai C. Kliebe
Turkey
Thomas B. Christie
Brewer
Tarsus
Christie
St. Paul's Institute
A. W. Rosecrans @ Co
Shton
East End
Hicks
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