Governor Deneen Defends Record At City Rally
Governor Charles S. Deneen spoke to a 200 to 300 person crowd aboard a special train, defending his administration against James Dunne’s charges of extravagance. McCullough, a Civil War veteran, spoke earlier, while General Dickenson introduced Deneen.
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Charles S. Denten
James S. McCullough
McCullough
Deneen
General Dickenson
National Guard
Dunne
Altgeld
Chicago
Judge Dunne to Address Voters in Amboy Friday
Ex mayor of Chicago Judge Edward F. Dunne will speak at 4 30 p m on Main Street after arriving in Amboy at 9 25 a m over the Illinois Central A Democratic Central committee tour lists meetings in Amboy West Brooklyn Compton Paw Paw Steward Ashton Franklin Grove Nachusa Dixon and more with Dunne to address each stop Judge Dunne described as a forceful speaker and prominent Democrat urges citizens to attend.
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Edward F. Dunne
Chicago
Main Street
Dunne
Lee County
Amboy
Illinois Central
R. W. Jeter
J. A. Roesler
Democratic Central Committee
West Brooklyn
Compton
Paw Paw
Steward
Ashton
Franklin Grove
Nachusa
Dixon
Ashton Young Men Marry Grace Metzler and Yocum
The marriage of Grace E. Metzler of Dixon to Harry M. Yocum occurred Saturday at three o clock at the Dixon Methodist parsonage with Rev. F D Stone officiating. The couple will reside on a farm four miles north of Ashton. Harry Billmire and Eva Rathburn wed in Dixon with only witnesses present and will live in Rochelle. The weather has been ideal with warm days and good roads. leaves remain green but will color with upcoming frosts.
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Grace E. Metzler
Dixon
Harry M. Yocum
F. D. Stone
H. W. Stevens
E. R. Yocum
Ashton
Harry Billmire
M. M. Billmire
Eva Rathburn
Rochelle
Justice of the Peace
Albert H. Hanneken
Van Ness Quarry Road Contract Under Way in Palmyra
John Lenox of Palmyra township arrived with a crew to build 22000 dollars worth of hard roads. One third of the work is to be finished before ground freezes, with northwest township completion targeted this fall. The crew set up a crushing machinery camp and will live in tents or nearby quarters as weather permits rapid progress.
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John Lenox
Palmyra
van Ness
Northwestern depot raised to final height in Amboy
The Northwestern depot was lifted yesterday with ten jack screws and many workers, achieving final height in a day and a half. Additional screws supported sagging center, with months of work ahead to finish platforms and crossings. Three cars of cinders unloaded and lumber arrived for new framework and possible platform plans. Bill Hunt Visits County Fair Amboy Journal lauds Hunt as a proven reformer and trusted neighbor, noting his long tenure as Lafayette township supervisor and Taft support in the 1908 primaries. Grief over four year old killed by a mower leads to mother’s melancholia and insanity finding at Watertown hospital. Evangelical church to hold special gospel meetings starting October 7 with German then English services. Prayer meeting Thursday at 7:30 p m and Sunday services October 6 at 9:30 a m, Rev. F Tueiss, Pastor.
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Bill’ Hunt
Wm. A. Hunt
Ogle County
Hunt
Hitt
Lowden
McKenzie
Bill Hunt
Lafayette
Lafayette Township
Taft
Amboy
Evangelical
F. Tueiss
Winter Trip for Mrs Booth and Small Town Happenings
Mrs H M Booth plans a winter in Louisiana with her sisters after living with her daughter Mrs S T Jennings. The Gazette Book store awaits space for a full shipment and will announce details later. Community cues include a rally day program from the United Evangelical Sunday School and local visits to Iowa, New York, and Oklahoma.
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Gazette Book
George F. Schafer
Dysart
Iowa
Schafer
United Evangelical Sunday School
County candidates here visit voters in Lee County
Circuit Clerk William B. McMahan and States Attorney Harry Edwards toured the city Tuesday afternoon. Edwards, nearing the end of his first term, was the unanimous primary choice for re election, and McMahan, praised for managing the county real estate records, received endorsement as well.
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McMahan
Harry Edwards
William B. McMahan
Edwards
Circuit Court
Lee County
Mr. McMahan
Reynolds Township Sunday School Convention at Reynolds Evangelical Church
The Reynolds township annual Sunday school convention is set for next Sunday afternoon at two o clock at Reynolds Evangelical church. B O Berg of Fer tile Valley church will open with devotional exercises. Rev Theiss will speak on Mission Study How and Why. Rev Alexander English will discuss Sunday school topics. Mr A W Rosecrans will close with The Adult Bible Class.
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Reynolds Township
Reynolds Evangelical Church
B. O. Berg
Fertile Valley Church
Theiss
Alexander English
Presbyterian Church
A. W. Rosecrans
Presbyterian Notes Sunday School Rally Oct 6
Sunday School Rally scheduled for October 6 at 9 30 a m with preaching at 10 45 a m C E at 5 45 p m Misses Odessyl Durston and Marjorie Griffith lead the gathering Topic Humility in the Christian Virtues series Invitation extended to all members and friends to attend or send a verse of scripture Con secration meeting noted with cordial invitation
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Presbyterian Notes
Odessyl Durston
Marjorie Griffith
Case Goes To January Term In Murder Case
Warren Sanders faces a murder charge in the trial of his wife Mrs Westanna Sanders and mother in law Mrs George E Griffith. He pleads not guilty and attorney John B Erwin requests a continuance until the January term. Judge Heard overrules the motion and grants the delay as defense preparations proceed. Sanders remained calm and chatted with reporters after the ruling.
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Warren Sanders
Westanna Sanders
George E. Griffith
Sanders
John B. Erwin
Atty Erwin
Cook
Lee
Heard
Harris Heads Lee County Progressive Headquarters
The Lee county progressive campaign office opened in the basement of the Huguet hotel, with A G Harris chairing the county executive committee in charge of campaign work for the third term party from this headquarters.
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Lee County
Huguet Hotel
A. G. Harris
Dixon
Presbyterian Ladies Host Friday Chicken Supper
The Presbyterian Ladies announce a chicken supper at the church Friday evening from 5 to 7 p.m. Tickets cost 25 cents and all are invited to attend.
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Presbyterian
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Harvey Heidenthal
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E. C. Shippee
George 8. Stephan
George Webber
E. J. Venerich
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