Ashton 19 Lee Center 0 in First Baseball Tilt
Ashton debuted as a new team with Little John Krug pitching a fine game striking out Heinie Nelson. Lee Center left bases loaded with no outs in the second inning and did not score as Ashton won 15 to 0, with Wood and Hartzell supplying key hits. Umpire Shippee and manager McCrea earned praise amid a local victory.
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Ashton
Lee Center Colts
Lee Center
John Krug
Heinie Nelson
Wood
Hartzell
Rd. Shippee
W. B. McCrea
John Gale
H. Gale Ss
Center
Northwestern Railway cut off work begins this fall
The Northwestern Railway plans a Nel son Nachusa cut off this fall with pile driving work underway. Illinois Central crew to erect viaduct piles, as W H Cramer and twelve Central bridge carpenters arrived in Dixon. Oakdale Park camps and Oak Park visitors' program announced for August events with speakers from Akron and Chicago. Young People's Alliance meets in Freeport August 29 to September 1. church leaders invited.
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Northwestern Railway Company
Nelson-Nachusa
Northwestern Company
Iillinois Central
W. H. Cramer
Central Bridge
Dixon
The
Central
Northwestern
Sterling
Union Grove
East Clinton
Mississippi
Oakdale
Oakdale Park
United Evangelical Church
C. G. Anangst
C. N. Dobbs
China
Harry V. Summers
Ohio
Riverside
Evangelical Church
Freeport
Wm. H. Bucks
Akron
Wm. Schiuns
Chicago
S. P. Spreng
Evangelical Messenger
Cleveland
H. J. Kickhoefer
Northwestern College
Napersville
Illinois
Young People’s Alliance
Cities and Rural Folks Share Weekend Visits
Miss Minnie Schade traveled to Chicago to visit relatives while others from Rochelle and Ashton visited relatives and friends in nearby towns. Several locals embarked on trips to Dixon Gordon Nebr West Baden and Chicago with plans for rest and future homes. the gasps of travelers and news of ex Governor Yates drew crowds at the Assembly.
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Minnie Schade
Chicago
Ashton
Richard Yates
Denver Flyer
Whiteside Sentinel Celebrates 50th Anniversary
The Whiteside Sentinel of Morrison marks its fiftieth anniversary, founded July 23, 1857, claiming it is the oldest paper in White County. Editor Charles Bent served since near its birth and is now U S Pension Agent at Chicago.
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Whiteside Sentinel
Morrision
Whiteside County
Sentinel
Charles Bent
U. S
Chicago
July Temp and Rainfall Report With City Council Notes
A July weather summary notes average temperatures 4.1 degrees above June, highs reaching 89 and lows to 46, total precipitation 6.98 inches, and a 1.74 inch 24 hour rainfall at month end. It records nineteen clear days, ten partly cloudy, six thunder events, and southwest winds. The City Council met with all aldermen. gas petitions from John Killmer, William Killmer, August Kersten, and J C Griffith were read. A folkish tale explains mint mark letters on dollars. A wagging anecdote compares buggy prices and freight saving. A riddle on work hours across occupations closes.
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Ir. Ira George
Thhe
John Killmer
Wm. Killmer
August Kersten
J. C. Griffith
Assessment Work Nears Completion Across County
Average acre assessment progress shown across town as county officials move toward completing property valuations. Complaints focus on overall fairness and accessibility of the new records. County clerks, faced with inquiries, urge patience as final figures are prepared.
The Silver Dollar and Its Edge Details
A reader notes that the silver dollar features a raised edge to prevent wear, milling to deter face shaving, and reeding for security. The obverse bears a Liberty head modeled on Anna Williamson, while the reverse displays the eagle with an olive branch and arrows, symbolizing war and peace.
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Liberty
Philadelphia
Anna Williamson
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Rochelle
George Stephan
Lady Friend
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A. D. Hodge
Frank Earl
Mrs
Isaac Earl
Jacob Raymer
Mahlon Evens
St. Charles
Dr. Petersmeyer
Laporte
Iowa
Ida E. Billmire
West Baden
Indiana
A. G. Graham
Wife Wen
George Aschenbrenner
P. J. Cleary
Harvey ‘Tilton
Gordon
Nebraska
EK. Stevens
Buick
Frank Dean
Rank
DeKalb State Normal
West Brooklyn
Olive Rogers
California
Mary Charters
L. N. Wettlaufer
Humbolt
Canada
J. H. Johnson
Chatsworth
el Paso
Minoak
Ature
Council
Greece
New Orleas
San Francisco
Mits
Lee County
Nachusa
Rene Renee
Nelson
Palmyra
Reynolds Stee
Ida Yenerich of
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W. C. Yenerich
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