Village in uproar over Bristow abuse case in Sadorus
State's Attorney A J Miller calls the matter the worst he has faced as Sibyl Eddy, 13, and James Bristow, 25, figure in a case of alleged sexual wrongdoing extending over months. The girl, living with her grandmother, confesses a long troubling history and Bristow fled after a warrant was sworn. Bristow's supporters say he worked nearby and denies involvement as the case moves to deeper inquiry.
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A.J. Miller
Sibyl Eddy
James Bristow
Michael Eddy
Bristow
Jease Bristow
Thso
Nne
Miodoe” Eddy
Champaign
Miffer
Bigelow
Keeling Sues Over Spouse Intemperance and Saloon Sale
Mrs Eliza Keeling sues her husband for continued intoxication and seeks $1000 damages for alleged liquor supplied to him. She also files against Edward Wolfram, East Side saloonkeeper, for selling intoxicants about May 9 and requests $1000 damages.
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Edward Wolfram
James McCarthy
Gr East Side
McCarthy
Keeling
Four Handsome Portraits to Be Painted by Wells
Four large gilt frames in Mittendorf Exiers display window will surround oil portraits by Prof. Newton A. Wells of the University. The life head of President Drager and a portrait of Mrs. B. F. Harris with her children are highlighted, alongside settings for Edith Willis and Miss Marcus. Also noted is the adjudication of Ines D. Armstrong as insane near Bondville after medical testimony.
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Mittendorf Exiers
University
Drager
B. F. Harris
Sosa Edith Willis
Marqus
Amputation Considered for East Side Butcher
Amputation may be required for Haller a well known east side butcher after gangrene forced his transfer to Burnham Hospital. Doctors in the morning considered removing the lower part of his feet as a necessary measure amid his serious condition near Lath ESF location.
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East Side
Burnham Hospital
Varsity Football Sails To Spring Lake For Early Training
The Varsity football squad will leave Chicago for Spring Lake Michigan tonight for preliminary training under Coach Woodruff and aides. Several names are listed as unlikely to join the trip while others expected include Yeager and Harmon. The group will gather at the Goodrich dock at 7 PM and return to Champaign September 12 after a period of intense practice.
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Yeager
Ralph Harr
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George Bronson
Haselwood
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Stelle
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McLeansboro
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Park Season About Ended At West End
Rapho the Last Play to Be Presented Tonight as West End park closes one of its most successful seasons. Sapho will be staged in a splendid display with special scenery and rich gowns. A special Wednesday program features Ott Floto shows with elephants, trained Arabian horses, camels and other beasts. Admission is 20 and 50 cents.
Woman a Bride Five Times in Twenty Five Years
Jeffersonville Ind Aug 23 Mrs Colvin Neal Thompson has married five times in twenty five years. Widow once by death divorced from three husbands and now an bride is the record. George C Smith of Ohio appears in the report.
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Colvin Neali ‘Thompson
George C. Smith
Ohio
Returns from Canada Be Hutchinsons Bring Back Oats and Flax
E J Hutchinson returns from Assiniboia Northwest Territory with two crop specimens showing soil productivity. An oats specimen grew four feet one inch from seed sown May 18 and plowed under. A flax specimen measures twenty eight inches from seed sown June 14 and plowed under. He is joined by Bruce Hyde of Dewey and Theodore Strack of Saderus.
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E. J. Hutchinson
Assiniboia
Northwest Territory
Canada
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Dewey
Theodore Strack
Saderus
First Village Election Looms Amid Rising Civic Interest
Ti Aug 28 marks the anticipated village election as loyal politicians rally to the event. Four years since incorporation papers were filed, no election occurred. The county court is expected to order an election soon, reflecting unusual local interest and a warm tone among reformers and residents.
Longview Board Grants Saloons Licenses in Wet Vote
The Longview village board, in an adjourned meeting, voted to grant licenses to one or more saloons amid several applications. The action divides opinions but aligns with apparent public sentiment. Marshal appointment was deferred to the next meeting.
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Longview
Ill
Lcensa
Phillips family seventh annual reunion held in Valparaiso area
At Boone Grove Indiana on August 28 the Phillips family held its seventh annual reunion with members from several states including Ohio Illinois Pennsylvania Iowa Nebraska Colorado and others. The register lists 925 descendants present and the next gathering is planned for Mount Vernon Ohio.
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Phillips
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Train Falls Into River On Burlington Bridge
Kent Iowa August 28 The engine and seventeen cars of a freight train on the Burlington road plunged through a weakened bridge after heavy water. The engineer and fireman swam to shore unharmed. Floods dumped ten and a half inches of rain in six hours washing out tracks and destroying stacks of hay and grain.
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Iowa Bridge
Kent
Burlington Road
Republicans to Meet in Chicago executive call issued
Philadelphia reported Aug 25 President J Hampton Moore of the Republican league issued a call for the league's executive committee to meet in Chicago on October 1. Havana dispatch Aug 28 says the treasury secretary suspended the coast guard steamer Who unwarrantedly seized the American sobacser Asaie Cols as 2ezceger.
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Philadelphia
J. Hampton Moore
The
Republican League
League
Havana
Treasury
Coast Guard
Warships move toward Turkey amid calls for punishment
Washington reports from Constantinople say the Turkish foreign office denied knowledge of the Magelssen murder, while President Roosevelt orders the gunboat squadron to Beyroot and Port Said. Acting Secretary Loomis demands Turkish protection for Beyroot and Euphrates College after an attempted arson, as fears grow of wider Ottoman unrest and possible U.S. involvement.
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Sheriff Clark Announces Notice in Divorce Proceedings
The sheriff informs that citations must be served in advance and attorneys have received notice. The message, dated 1903, notes divorce cases require service on all parties and that county costs may be collected.
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Cines
Gatarea
Illinois
Con. Clark
Sherif
Good Weather Wanted for local fete event
Local organizers seek favorable conditions for a community fete. Chi tom to take part in the event and they are an excellent bunch ready to contribute.
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Chi Tom
Jumps Into The Lake Mystery in Aug 28 Item
Mrs. Alex wile of the famous au horty jumped into the lake on August 28 amid reports of illness and treatment. The brief item notes a sudden act and unspecified aftermath with limited readable facts.
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Alexwile
Collision Kills Many as Trains Collide in Minnesota
Aug 24 reports a collision between a passenger bound freight train and another freight train in Minnesota. casualties reported include several killed and wounded. authorities launch inquiry while schools announce drum and piano changes for economy.
Doane is Letter and Local Distress in Harbor Me
Harbor Me reports a local tragedy as Bishop William O Sbany lies critically ill following a street railway incident. The piece notes injuries including Abh Ace 289 and F.Angus Pitemen, with several others hurt as a fire damages the area and a ladder track collision occurs.
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Harbor
William O Sbany
Marreville
Ant & F.angus
Pty
Weet
Moon and Kline sue Champaign city for damages
Two petitions filed in circuit court name James A. Kline and Peter Moon as complainants against the city of Champaign. They allege the city owed for services rendered and promised payment on demand but was not made. Each petition seeks damages tied to alleged actions by the mayor and city police force.
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Champaign
James A. Kline
Peter Moon
Wut Fan
Boiling Water Thrown At Charivari Party Turns Rioting Night
Utica Aug 28 A charivari wedding celebration ends in violence when Mrs Pearce the bride uses boiling water on the crowd injuring Frank Crews. She is arrested as police restore order while the reception at Herkimer's Pearce home continues amid disturbances.
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Utica
N. Y
Nolee
TWO MEN ELECTROCUTED IN PEORIA STORM
Peoria Illinois August 22 Daniel Comwell 42 and Clyde Livingston 16 were killed instantly when grounded during a storm. Comwell trying to free a light in a city carton was electrocuted. Livingston died nearby near his parents home three blocks away. Several others were seriously injured before repairs.
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Peoria
Daniel Comwell
Clyde Livingston
Comwell
Livingston
Connell
Omaha Swamped by Extreme Storm Rush Floods
Omaha and surrounding regions suffer extensive flood damage as Missouri and Kansas rivers swell, washing out tracks and roads. Rail lines north and east are blocked while farm lands flood and grain losses mount across Iowa Nebraska and Kansas, with swift river rises endangering bridges and communities.
VERY BUSY ORGANIZATION PREPARES EVENTS NEXT WEEK
A busy organization plans a series of activities next week including a renewal event on Monday with Knights Templar members and a two day gathering. They will host a fair in Champaign County, followed by a ceremonial head feetjenl ag and a Labor Day appearance connected to a jet eronic demonstration of Chinegy.
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Ite
Knights Templar
Resumes His Argument Against Hin Georg does Ky AM Powers
Fragmentary text shows a dispute involving Hin Georg does Ky, AM Powers, and others. The garbled OCR references a retreat, a blog, and unclear legal or political contention with scattered phrases about support and opposition. No coherent event or outcome is clear.
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Georg
Powers
Lawton
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