Decatur City News and Advertisements Update
Local notes include ad changes for Hae and Hoskins & Moore dental, bank charter renewal for Decatur National Bank, Haines Bros pianos at Prescott’s, and Dr Ball’s Cough Syrup touted. Items on auctions, legal notices, church events, and a piano dealer’s sale accompany notices of public building expansions and militia permits for Cleveland inauguration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Awerzap Hae
Tawrn
Hoskins & Moore
Decatur National Bank
Troun
Haines Bros
C. B. Prescott
Wroz KR. L. Albinetock
Forsyth
Gone on a sad mission from weekends duty
Telegraph dispatches report Captain James Crawford and his 17 year old son William were killed crossing the Ohio Southern railroad at Fruitdale near Mansfield. N M Crawford of Penn township, brother of the captain, learned of the tragedy while traveling to Ohio to attend the funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weanenday
James Crawford
William
Greenfield
Ohio Southern Railroad
Fruitdale
Mansfield
N. M. Crawford
Penn Township
Shelby County
Moaneqna
Capt. Crawford
Ohio
NM. Crawford
Macon County
Booty
D. B. Mortis
Mr. Crawford
Natchez
Fie
Ben Sharrett
New Orleans
Miller May Die in Forsyth Runaway Accident
James Miller, a tenant farmer from a Forsyth area, suffered severe head injuries after a runaway with a farm sled. Dragged by the team for a distance, he was found unconscious and later revived. doctors assess his prognosis as uncertain but improving. Miller had planned to move to a new farm near Man on March 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Miller
Forsyth
Miller
Don Parkhurst
Henry Morena
W. F. Hoover
Edward Crawford
A. Morgan
Maros
Scatlight Lodge
Forsythe
Man
Local Birth Announcements Of February Babies
Born to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Witke a son on Saturday February 28. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Ed Starr Riverside Place a son on Monday February 20. Born to Mr. and Mrs. F S Jones who remade on North Water ar rest a daughter on Sunday February 19. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Jones North Water street a daughter on Sunday February 19. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Lee 8 Hall a son on Sunday February 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Witke
Ed Starr
Riverside Place
F. S. Jones
North Water Ar
Frank Jones
North Water Street
Lee
Hall
Death of Mrs Elizabeth Ammann in Decatur
Mrs Elizabeth Ammann wife of Conrad Ammann died after a period of illness. Born May 20 1826 in Zerich Switzerland she immigrated to America in 1868 and lived in Decatur. Survived by five children John C Henry William G J Albert Anna Li. funeral at 2 pm Friday Feb 24 at 851 East Cantrell and German Methodist church with Rev Thalenhorst officiating. Interment Greenwood cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Ammann
Conrad Ammann
Bourne
Ammann
Zericb
Switzerland
Beyers
Fatherland
America
Decatur
Conrad Ammeun
Miss Beyers
John C
Henry
William G
J. Albert
Anna Li
William
Anna
Mre. Ammann
Greenwood Cemetery
Population counts set for Decatur township election needs
IT IB 22 686 the official enumeration of Decstar township completed. J B McClerland, chief enumerator, reports total population 22 698. Within city limits extended there are 20 000 people, up nearly 4 000 since 1890 census. Riverside Place shows 216 residents as new additions rise rapidly. The count aims to determine how many additional assistant supervisors Decatur township will elect. law links 22 693 population to two extra supervisors. The town clerk will issue the call for the election soon. The Late John Gordon: former foreman of the Decatur Bagging Factory died Sunday night in Urosane, Til. He married a daughter of Jasper Brewer in Decatur. wife requests burial in Greenwood cemetery. Remains to Decatur at 10:15 tomorrow, then to Greenwood for service. He was a native of Scotland, came to Decatur in 1881 at A W Conklin's request. Aged about 50, leaves widow and one child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decstar Township
McClerland
Riverside Place
Decatur Township
John Gordon
Decatur
Urosane
Til
Jasper Brewer
A. W. Conklin
Nicholle
Monticello
nec _cssary
Decatur Guards Learn New Inspector of Rifle Practice
Cspt. George M. Skelly of Springfield has been appointed inspector of rifle practice for the Fifth Infantry and now holds the rank of lieutenant colonel in the Second brigade. He succeeds John C. Bell and is described as a faithful officer of the National Guard. Miss Augustine E. Kware sails to Honolulu to represent the San Francisco Call during the annexation crisis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur Guards
Cspt
George M. Bkelley
Springfield
Fifth Infantry
John C. Bell
Skelly
National Guard
Sodia
Auguine E. Kware
Honolulu
San Francisco Call
Orisis
CASES IN THE CIRCUIT COURT WITHDRAWN NO PROSECUTION
In Macon county court a string of docket entries shows no verdicts and nol pros across 14 embezzlement and related charges. Major Emery’s case is described as a bluff to force settlement, with all charges dismissed and no losses to him. Other docket items list assorted gaming, liquor, burglary, and assault cases continued or stricken with leave, and a chancery matter confirms partition and fees. A separate report notes a Detroit Street Railway earnings year with a 6 percent dividend and a township meeting setting bond refinancing for Monticello rail bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Heffner
Maud Musser
OAS
Cass of the People
Fred Pahmeyer
I. I. Milla
I. A. Buckingham
Hugh Rea
David Hutchison
Charles F. Emery
Maron
Bat
Emory
Macon
Buery
Jesus
Mr. Emery
Emery
Btate
Milla
Major Emery
Macon County
Illinois
Mr. Eimery
Vrople
Joseph Brewster
Charles E. Walker
Patrick M. Clancey
Nolle
Oscar Ring
John Wt. Bateman
Louis Remley
Allss Capias
Samuel Wheeler
Acd
Gaming House
W. P. Holland
Gaming
William Lyman
Andrew Betzer
William Denny
Louis Farner Sod
Patrick O'Connor
Jacob Vollmer
Thomas Hershey
John Reed
Allas
Sumner Gillespie
Capias
Charles Webb
Asult
Henry England
Notle
Wills Johnson, Jr
People
Laura Brown
Love House
Patrick B. Colina
R. Day
People Va
George Anderson
Martha Anderson
Patrick Kilkenny
Thomas McGowan
Tippling House
Kilkenny
McGowan
Philip Dressen
Alias
John Etheridge
P. W. Finn
Walter Delahunty
Uppling House
Delahunty
Nolleas
Finn
Frank M
Atlas
Charles
Banker
Caplas
Edward Williams
A. B. Barteau
Adolph F. Maurer
Margaretts
Batchelder
Charles Hastings
Aldower
Thieteranoon
F. E. Snow
W. A. Jackson
Detroit
City Electric Street Railway Company
W. A. Jackeov
F. W. Muir
Granted to Slinow inventory this week
Granted to Slinow inventory this week reported by C A Snow Co solicitors of Americas and foreign patents opposite US patent office Washington DC J Bouchard St Anne washing machine J O Brash Loam pand ont izer and feeder T J Bronson A Armstrong Jacksonville metallic railway tie A Carlaon Peoria car coupling Oyr J W Aurora car brake actjustor A Groez Mondote windmill regulator W Hanna Petersburg sewing meeting W Hooter Freeport wire handle Tr R McKnight Aurora wheel I BR Pat chett Reddick hog trap O Peterson Hinsdale paper trimming and pasting imachine C Pyle J Lebanon Green Ville windmill
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Slinow
C. A. Snow & Co
Solicitors of Americas
U. S
Washington, D. C
J. Bouchard
St. Anne
J. O. Brash
T. J. Bronson
A. Armstrong
Jacksonville
A. Carlaon
Peoria
Oyr & J. W
Aurora
A. Groez
Mondote
W. H. Hanna
Petersburg
W. Hooter
Freeport
Tr. R. McKnight
Patchett
Reddick
O. Peterson
Hinsdale
C. Pyle
J. Lebanon
Green
Ville
Baldwin Clark wed at St John’s church in quiet ceremony
David William Baldwin and Miss Dore Clark were married Sunday at 9 am in the rectory of St. John's church with Rev. M. M. Goodwin officiating. The couple stood before only close relatives. the bride had lived with Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Chileon, and the groom is a noted Wabash railroad man. Ponorta Ramanal line started a circle of King's Daughters among her pupils in India.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ponorta Ramanal Line
India
Decatur Urged To Bid For Soldiers' Widows Home Location
Mrs. M A Bradley secretary of the Soldiers Widows Home board reports that new bids are being invited for the permanent site. Bids received by March 10 from any Illinois city or town will be considered. The board seeks a large dwelling and ample grounds with elevation drainage accessibility and shade. Decatur has strong advantages and the city is urged to bid 8000 to 16000 with hopes of state yearly funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. A. Bradley
Soldiers’ Widows’ Home
Homer
Decatur
Illinoia Hegislature
Amossments at the Grand highlight Miss Lottie Collins
Ambitious listings show Audhin’s music and Miss Lottie Collins in Ta-ra-ra Boom-de-ay at Belacco's comedy, with Louise Leelie Carter as a Quakeress. Fritz in Ireland follows at the Grand Opera House, praised in Chicago. Shoes sale announces deep discounts. Ed A. West earns a registered pharmacist certificate.
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MI83
Helyet
Lottie Ollins
the Grand
Belacco
Audhin
Mias Helyet
Louise Leelie- Carter
Lottie Collins
Miss Collins
New York
Boston
Philadelphia
Chicago
London
K. Emmet
J.K. Emmet
Emily Lytton
Fritz
Ireland
Grand Operas House
Young Emmet
Marriage and Death Notices In 4776 North Clinton area
Married on Feuimars 2s at the bride’s home, Julia J. Davidygo wed Miss Wella Crawford with Rev. W. He Penhaligon officiating. A wedding feast followed. Also reported in Blue Mound on Feb 21, William B. William, former grain dealer, died leaving a widow and one son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Feuimars
Mrs. Griviol
North Clinton Street
W. He Penhaligon
The
Presbyterian Church
Julia J. Davidygo
Wella Crawford
Rlue Mound
Wiliam B. William
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Weekly Republican
H. B. Cake
Christian Pharch
Maysville
Ira W. Barnes
B. Han
Oren
Charley
Washington Park
Cleveland
Pace
Vail
Golambian Clothing Company
Mercb
Niantio
Margaret Ryan
Milness
Harristown
Margaret Hattrey
St. Paul, Mire
Elizabeth Corbett
Cathering Gree
Niuntio
M. L. Ryan
St. Paul
George Ryan
Niartie
Prus. W. R. Barren
Chicago University
Sarah Banks
Meson Street
Z. T. Blaine
Mason Street
Kankakee
A. F. Hopkins
Elwin
Mattoon
B. L. Rosebrough
Surrey
Tus Srancsa & Lasvan Co
Ohlo
Waleton
Will Barnes
Ira Barnes
Mise Hoskat
C Ammann
Judge Vail Goen
Gazea
Hlestrna Street Railway Company
Amossments
Burt & Meg
Daett Poweans
Lion
West
A. West
Lincoln Square
State Board of Pharmacy
Weat
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