Local Social Notes and Births in Fayette County
Fayette County and surrounding towns report a flurry of social activity with visits, moves, and a new birth. Mentions include Margaret Garrison Alpine and Jens Long Everton, a marriage license for John Dughanaut Milton and Jenny Hussey Fayette County, and a newborn eleven and a half pound boy born to L Wysong Grand Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fay’s
Margaret Garrison
Alpine
Jaries Long
Everton
J. R. Gray
Glenwood
Dan Green
Null
John A. Dughanaut
Milton
Jennie Hussey
Fayette County
L. O. Newcomer
Christian Church
Three Deck
Phil ‘Joseph Co
Robert Jerman
J. M. Bailey
Bentonville
Russell
Roosevelt Support Club Forms in Chicago Fourth Ward
A Roosevelt club forms in Chicago's Fourth Ward aimed at backing President Roosevelt's recent stance. A circulating petition shows over sixty signers expressing approval and requesting continuation of his position, signaling a growing local political movement with potential city and county impact.
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Chicago
Roosevelt Club
Roosevelt
John Webb Dead After Sudden Illness in Beverly Kansas
John Webb of Beverly Kansas dies suddenly Saturday afternoon at nearly seventy. Born on the old Webb farm near Nutown he moved to Kansas about forty years ago and operated in the grain elevator trade. He leaves his wife who died twenty five years ago and five children. Noted by Laurel residents, his death brings concern for further details by letter. He will not travel to Beverly for the funeral.
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Dan Geise
Kenneth
Glenwood
Charlies Krautter
Glen St. Mary's
Florida
Connersville
Adam Rotherme
Charley
Mary Chowning
Marie
Everton
W.H. Hackleman
Appleton
Wisconsin
George Murray
Metamora
Harry
Chester Martindale H. L. Hurst
Charleston
Fred
Blaine Cooley
Osage
George Perkins
Roachdale
Robert Howard
Mies May Strickler
BM. Webb
Laurel
John Webb
Beverly
Kansas
Webb
Nultown
Kangas
Taft and Sherman on First Ballot at Chicago Convention
At Chicago on June 22 the Republican convention renominated William H Taft for president and James S Sherman for vice president. Taft won 561 votes and Sherman 597 as Roosevelt delegates abstained. The body adjourned sine die amid splits and protests with Roosevelt supporters seeking an independent path.
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Chicago
Col
Theodore Roosevelt
William H. Taft
Ohio
James Schoolcraft Sherman
New York
Taft
Sherman
Roosevelt
New Hampshire
National Committee
Roosevelt Accepted Nomination by Independent Ticket
Chicago June 22 Former President Theodore Roosevelt was nominated for President on an independent ticket as the Republican convention adjourned. Roosevelt urged cross party unity and pledged support from Roosevelt followers gathered at Orchestra Hall.
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Mr. Roosevelt
Split
Taft
Col. Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Lafollette
Wisconsin
North Dakota
Robert M. Lafollette
Chicago
Theodore Roosevelt
Orchestra Hall
Cal. Roosevelt
Roosevelt nominated at California convention amid tumult
Col Roosevelt accepted the nomination at a Coliseum meeting with California delegates and supporters applauding. Governor Johnson critiqued a “stolen convention” while Prendergast and Dean Lewis delivered the nominating speeches and the notification committee presented Roosevelt’s bid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Roosevelt
William A. Prendergast
New York
William D. Lewis
University of Pennsylvania Law School
Prendergast
Dean Lewis
Senator Dixon
Stubbs
Kansas
Johnson
Roosevelt
Coliseum
Massachusetts
National Committee
County Association completes Sunday school visits
The county association finished its planned Sunday school visits yesterday. An ideal day and pleasant, profitable trips impressed hosts and guests alike. Attendees report the visits advanced the Sunday school cause and deep interest was shown in the convention.
Erection of Stately Pillars to Begin at Roberts Park
Work on Roberts Park pillars starts today with the stone from Bloomington and thirty new settees arriving. By next week the pillars should be completed, the fence chain installed, and the driveways enhanced, marking a major change in the park’s exterior and reclaiming the space as a public pleasure ground.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roberts Park
Bloomington
Mrs J EB Henry Credits Foley Kidney Pills
Akron Michigan resident Mrs J EB Henry recounts kidney trouble and double medical costs before using Foley Kidney Pills. She reports quick relief and saving a large doctor's bill, endorsing them for backache rheumatism and urinary and kidney issues. Offered at Own Pharmacy.
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Bessie Riggs
Lyons Station
Rachel Benedict
Carl ‘Passmore
Roscoe Stelle
Mise Lucile Stelle
Herome
Harris Ea
A. BE
Lester
Homer
Bright
Coats
Oakley
AOGH
Reta
Isses
Dorothy
Ellen Shirk
Stock Vile
Jenny Jeffrey
FE. M. Webb
William Howard Taft
Missouri
Idaho
California
Maine
Minnesota
Nebraska
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
South Dakota
West Virginia
T.A
New Party Organization
Hin
Ten Command
Jolnson
Taf
Shurman
Clapp
America
Rosevelt
Governor Johnson
Doss
United States
S Neing
Sogcta
Abe
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