Cut Down City Shade Trees Sparks Local Controversy
Mrs. E. J. Walker hired a man to cut three shade trees on the street near her sister-in-law’s home prompting protests. The article details town land records from 1855 onward, naming towns, streets, and owners, and notes officials will decide on action while noting the loss to Isaac Earl, Walker’s brother-in-law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. Walker
Girton
Franklin Grove
Isaac Earl
Stiles
Ogletation
Killion Avenue
Griffith
Ogle
Ashton
Thomas Walker
For Better Roads State Highway Commission explains its purpose in Illinois
The Illinois State Highway Commission clarifies its role as a highway commission not a hard or good roads body. It will aid local officials with study of earth roads, standard specifications, and material testing, with state geological survey help. The message emphasizes no promotion of state aid and a focus on assisting counties and improving rural roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Highway Commission
State of Illinois
Edmund J. James
Joseph R. Fulkerson
State of
Illinois
General Assembly
Hard Roads Commission
Good Roads Commission
Highway Commission
State Geological Survey
Plain Delegates Chosen At Lee County Caucus
Lee County Central Committee met in Amboy with all but four members present. McGowan presided and Harris kept the minutes as delegates were nominated by ballot for the upcoming judicial convention and primaries amid debate by Senator Hughes and local attorneys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee County Central Committee
Lefty Hall
Amboy
M. J. McGowan
A. G. Harris
McGowan
Frank Hart
Bradford
Hughes
County
Supt. I. Fy
Edwards
Attys
Dixon Team Names and Roster Members List
A long roster lists Dixon and other town teams with player names and order by team. The document enumerates players by surname and given names across multiple town affiliations and regions.
Republican State Convention Set For May 14 In Springfield Arsenal
The Republican state central committee met in Springfield and fixed the meeting at the state arsenal on May 14 at 10 a.m. A representation ratio was adopted of one vote per 400 Roosevelt votes from 1904. A resolution urged county committees to endorse no candidates. Baldwin opposed it. Governor Dereen and Congressman James Mchlpmey spoke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. McGowan
H. A. Bardwell
Roosevelt
McGowan
Central Committee
Judge Cartwright
Oregon
Isaac Trask
Frank Hart
Amboy
Republican State Central Committee
Springfield
State Arsenal
William L. Baldwin
Lincoln
Dereen
James Mchlpmey
Aledo
Two Franklin Grove Weddings End Of Week
Miss Irene Bullis and Roy Beach wed at Rev T E Stevens home in Franklin Grove. Martha Geisler and Chas R Geisler also married at Mr and Mrs John Morris home with Rev J R Hamilton officiating. Reception and luncheon followed as guests praised the couples future. Ruth Uotan offers a Mason and Hamlin organ for sale with cash or installments. Also yardland farm listings by C C Isenuth in Huron S Dakota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. E. Stevens
Franklin Grove
Irene Bullis
Roy Beach
John Morris
Martha
Chas. R. Geisler
Nachusa
J. R. Hamilton
M. E. Church
Ruth Uotan
Mason and Hamlin
W. F. Galbreath
Death notices and obituaries for John Wesley Booth and local lectures
John Wesley Booth born April 8 1825 in Orange County Indiana died February 15 1906 at age 80 years 10 months 7 days after a life in Indiana Illinois and Iowa. He left a large family survived by three children and eight from a second marriage. Funeral held at Chapel Hill Cemetery. Also notes Rev Schutte lecture Twentieth Century Knighthood at Reynolds Evangelical church March 8 with free will offering. John M Sterling of Dixon visits Garrr office amid county treasurer bid. recalls Spanish American War duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wesley Booth
Orange County
Indiana
Terre Haute
Harriet Watts
Lyman
Ashton
William
Lake City
Iowa
Olive Wood
Austin
Illinois
Ogle County
R. S. Kite
Tama City
la Grippe
S. J. Lindsay
Oregon
Chapel Hill Cemetery
Wm. A. Schutte
Freeport
Reynolds Y. P. A
Reynolds Evangelical Church
Schutte
E. H.wrenrr
John M. Sterling
Dixon
Garrrrr
Mr. Sterling
Also Mentioned on This Page
Commission
Lee County Republican Central Committee
South Dakota
Beadle
Hand
Yde
C. C. Issenuuth
Huron
S. Dakota
Chana
Theo J. Miller
A. W. Rosecrans & CO
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