Young People Mass Meeting and Honor Day Observed
Reports from First Presbyterian Church and Christian Tabernacle describe a youth mass meeting and Sunday school revival. Activities included sermons by Rev S H Bowyer and remarks on home life, child character, and dangers of dancing, drinking, and church notes mention diploma awards for longtime teachers and honor roll students amid Renewal services.
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First Presbyterian Church
Christian Tabernacle
kevglon
bhla
Wiest Presbyterian oburan
Fires Methodiss Church
Thuru
H. Bowyer
Butler
Weathor
W. H. Punballegon
Gamornaux
Mrr Pearce
Decatur Brick Firms Plan New Company Formation
Five Decatur area brick companies Galesburg Aurora and Louder will consolidate into the Decatur Brick Company. The Tuttle Ammann Brothers Mattea and J G Shea firms join, each taking stock equal to their plant appraisal. The new firm’s capacity nears 26,000,000 bricks.
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Satuurday aternoon
thleality
Decatur Brick company
Tuttle
Ammann Irothers
Mattea
J. G. Shea brick companies
tattera
rocorporation
mrade
Mr. Purongton
Galesburg
J. GL. Salifsburg
Aurora
Davie Brown
Louder Manufactering company
anair company
More Buck Moorv Wedding at Buck Home
Miss Jeanette Buck and George L Moorv wed at her mother Martha Buck’s home 1363 East Condit Street in a small quiet ceremony performed by Ray Goo F Holl. Guests included Miss Minnie Nicholls and Miss Delle Moore. couple will reside in Wichita Kansas. Atlas Buck longtime church worker mourned. Pearl Terhune and Mark Moran wed at St Patrick’s Church. couple to live at 173 Basic Main Street. University of Illinois School of Law opened 1897 with 43 students. course extended to three years by Supreme Court reform. plans for 1808 fall opening with new assistant professor. Lincoln birthday celebration at university chapel. speakers included Hon Isang Philips and Governor Fitz, with others in Bloomington. Elinor Baker held on bond after elevator theft at Crooker Elevator office. reform school likely.
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Jeanette Buck
George L. Moorv
Atvs
Martha Buck
East Condltatreet
mombera
Ray, Goo
F Holl
Moore
Wichita
Kan
Wichita Iron and Weal
Mise Pearl Terhune
Mark Moran
Wuthur Brady
Patrick’s Cathola vhurch
Silva Ela Yormillan
Miss Terhuna
Mer
Lorbuna
East William
Moran
thong
tle
Benjanio HH. Burrougha
Liscoln
aonral university
Linvalne
university chapel
Champaign
Isang
Philips
Fiter
demes
Ewing
John W. Conk
State Normal Bethool
Bloomington
Thea university battalion
willcary craar
Aly G
Argenta
Grace Brisker
Jacob Kable
D. O Giffin
Linda
G.S ¥unges
Bettis Layton
George Trinmer
Necator
T. J. Curtis
Richmond
Death notices and funeral plans for local residents
Mrs Mary Hughes wife of Thomas Hughes was found dead at 7 10 AM at 208 North Broadway after rheumatic fever and a brief illness. Deputy Coroner Roy Bendura will hold an inquest. the funeral is set for St Patrick s Church with burial in Catholic Cemetery. John Scanlan funeral followed at St Patrick s Church with interment in Cashalio Cemetery. Mrs Braden, 78, died on farm from heart disease aggravated by exertion after her husband s death. inquest noted heart failure.
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Mary Sweney Hughes
Thomas Hughes
North Broadway
Hughes
Lola Knox
Jaaves
Edward
John
Mogarla Bilay
Louis
William Curry
Mina Lula Rnox
nleas
Deoatur
St. Patrick’s Cathalls
Frank Bonds
Long Creek township
Mt Zum
John Scanlan
St. Patrick's Catholic church
Father Hrady
Cashalio cemetary
Mra. Braden
Mra Braden
Vermont
J. Y. Braden
J. E
Jeroma O
J.G
A. Braden
Flora Bear
Cora A. Dill
Roy Bendura
John Braden
Sawoel Campbell
Danial Baum
Mary Hughes
Patrick'a Cathalo church
Father Brody
Curoner
Roy Bendure
I. N. Barnes
W. C. Bowers
Father Brady
BRADES
Laura Bredan
fivu
Edward Street
Marion Stevenson
Greenwood cemetery
Victim of Football Dies at Home
Arthur Keating aged 17 son of Mr and Mrs George Keating dies from blood poisoning at 91 3 North Charles street his injury during football a week earlier led to the condition. He grew worse from Thursday and died Sunday funeral held at St Patrick's Catholic church with Rev Brady officiating and burial at Greenwood cemetery
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Arthur Keating
George Keating
North Charles street
St Patrick
Tather Brady
Greenwood cemetery
Garver Estate in Court Appeals Over Heir Claims
In the Garver case, Anna Diehl and her nephew contest the late David Garver's estate after a county court verdict favored a claim about $100 more than the amount sought. The suit arose as Toby billed for services to the elderly man, and Diehl amended her claim to a larger sum. Heirs disputed with an administrator, leading to court action in the present session.
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Amon
offouls
Anna Diehls
David Garver
Ib la sn
David Garvar
Dragon
Alis. Diehl
epul bia
Mr. Tob
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Ister
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Coroners Inquest Notes Macon County Death
An old settler of Macon County named Alra J. Bromdem died suddenly at home north of Decatur. The coroner’s inquest reports she had not been well for several days, and Jamvel Campbell was sent for medicine but found her condition deteriorating upon return.
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Alra
J. Y. Bromdem
Macon county
mil
Decatur
Braden
Jamvel Campbell
Campbell
Two Horses Burned In Morgan Street Barn Fire
A barn behind the residence of Sano Bunyan on North Morgan Street was completely destroyed by fire Sunday. Two horses perished and a wagon burned. total damage estimated around 300 dollars. Fire chief Devorecie arrived to find the structure already burned and ordered crews back.
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sano Bunyan
Morgan street
Devorecie
Man breaks knee cap in Sunday accident
From the Daily of Monday, W Hosttler fractured a knee cap after a fall at Dr W B Hostetler’s Prairie avenue home. He was taken for surgical care and may be six weeks laid up. His daughter was present during the incident.
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W . Hosttler
Hostetler
W B Hostetler
Prairie avenue
West William street
W. J Chenowath
W. B. Hostetler
Noecker Property Partition Case Decided by Judge Cochran
In Pratt county the partition suit of Fills B Noecker executor of the late Dr Noecker involved a contested homestead valued around 800 to 1000 and a 1400 acre tract in Piatt county. Judge Cochran ruled in favor of the complainant. Attorneys were Boon & Part for the city and Ludgs Hicks & Louse for Monticello. The case was tried last week at Monticello with interest from Desatar. A welcome serving by Atlanta ministers and congregations honored Rev J P Waggoner the new member and Jenena Buleser.
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Fills B. Noecker
Dr. Noecker
Pratt county
Piaté county
cass
Cochran
ten
Boon
city
Ludgs, Hicks & Louse
Monticello
Monticvllo
sre rugidouks
Desatar
CAPT BROWN DEAD Prominent Decatur citizen dies after stroke
Captain William James Brown died at 7 59 p m at his home 127 South Main street following a stroke of apoplexy received Monday morning He was 71 and long a Decatur drugist and veteran He leaves a wife four children and several siblings His funeral will be at the dance hall and burial at Greenwood cemetery Also reports death of Dr Sylvester C Ham in Auburn and two funeral notices for Mrs Hughes and Mrs Braden
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William James Brown
South Matin street
Captain Brown
Decatur
Misa Hattie J. Brown
Anna Simpson
Jessie L Brown
Christopher N. Brown
Daniel
Christopher C. Brown
Springfialé
James B. Brown
Media
Mra. A. H. Cowgill
Springfield
Wall J. Brown
Greenburg
Green county
Sanganmon county
William Brown
Virginia
Kentucky
William 1. Brown
Atheos county
My Brown
Bliss Elizahth LAY. Smith
Clinton
Hood layer
alice
Caifornia
John
Stoner
Brown
Dunham Post
G. A R
olaca Mason
WOH
Poobollegon
Greenwood cemetery
HAM
Sylvester C. Ham
Auburn
Surgamon county
central ipo
Decatur Menoaa
R. N. Ham
Waverly
Mattie Crasthwaite
G W. Crasthwaite
Moore & Barnes
Rush Medical College
Ohisago
Kansas
Methodiat Chureh
Knights of Pything order
the Gourt of Honor
sora
Holand
yoara
William
yara
Pearl
Mario
Mra
W. C. Johnson
Pawnee
Auburn cemetery
M. 2. Palmer
State University Accrediting Committee Reports Benefit to Schools
The committee on accrediting the curriculum under the new system has shown the change benefits both the University of Illinois at Champaign and the state's high schools. By accrediting only subjects with satisfactory quantity and quality of work, the process reduces unnecessary demands on schools.
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rys- Sera
Champaign
entralo
cuadesera
University broadens outreach to smaller schools
Tranca notes a number of smaller colleges gain recognition under a new system. Increased correspondence shows these schools see incentive in receiving justice and a reattribution of work. The university’s extended influence brings it closer to the people and fulfills its mission.
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tranca
schoda
Ics
Ice Business Consolidation Formed In Decatur Area
The consolidation combines D A Mail and Schlandeman company ice interests under Matfit and McGorray to assure steady supply of river and artificial ice. Mafit to handle finances with Mafit and Alex McGorray managing operations. The move is seen as beneficial to local investors and customers amid uncertain winters.
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D. A. Mail
Schlandeman company
Monfis
Matfit & McGorray
Mafit
Mr. Malfit
Alex. McGorray
County Convention Plans Formed at Macon County Meeting
Executive committee of the Macon County CHK met at First Presbyterian Church on Sunday afternoon. Committees were appointed for the coming county convention with Maude Martin named entertainment chair, Doylue church and decoration chair, and G W Butler nominating chair. The nominating committee includes the county president and others. The group will reconvene next Sunday at 1 o clock to secure nominations for the upcoming convention. The program for the convention was mapped, and arrangements made for the event scheduled March 31 and April 1.
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Macon county
CHK
auion
First Presbyterian church
Oise Maude Martin
AM. Doylue chaimnan
G. W. Butler chatrman
Ct. E
secura
Blood hounds track suspects in Beacher City burglary
Florey and Armeworth with blood hounds Rattler and Topsy pursued two men after a burglary in Beacher City. A grist town smoon was burgled and $15, a coat, a hat and whisky stolen. Evidence found at the scene pointed toward the men's guilt as warrants were sought. Meanwhile Grace Brisker wed Jacob Kable in a quiet ceremony north of Argen ta with relatives and locals in attendance. Joshua Hubbard and family plan a move to Albany Oregon with a stock sale planned for March 3. Mrs Woo Nersler remains ill after a delicate operation at St Marys Hospital.
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Florey
Armeworth
Beacher City
Rattler
Topsy
Grtsgow smoon
dags Rot & good stars sod
Margh
Tully
Oregon
Joshua Hubbard
Austin
Merch
Albany
Sir BHabbard
Lune
Col. Hi. J. Roberts
Washington Day Observed At High School Festive Programs
Daughters of the Revolution mark Washington's birthday with morning and afternoon exercises at the high school and at Miss Freeman and Miss Claypole rooms. Postmaster W F Calhoun addressed students on Washingtons character and leadership. St James Church choir and local groups planned additional entertainments tonight.
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Daughters of Revolution
St. James Church
W. F. Calhoun
George Washington
Washington
Miss McGarry
toeel
Daughters of the Revelation
Jo M. Moms
Weat North street
pew
Repgent
WoT Wells
J. M. Maris
T To Ratlits
lvglettar
J. M Warren Hintorian
WoON Jrotetler
Miss Panford
Good Horse Sale Attracts Buyers Near Macun
The 80 head cattle sale at the Feeppe map farm near Macun drew many buyers and strong bidding Tuesday. Prices ranged around 7 to 15 a head as horses were in high demand. Notables from Decatur included Ward, Kotlar of Mo fuaheska, Hill, Delbridge, Wheeler, Moore and Harmer. Married notices: Luna Smith Wed to Like Swearingen on Feb 21 in Chillieuthe. Armand Mouchaen and Lise Vandewalker wed Blue Mound residents. At the Poor Farm there are 40 inmates, no deaths recently, inmates in good health.
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Macun
hirsee
agilya demani
Chailes Wheeler
Marlon Moore
WHLA Harmer
Decatur
Hammer
oTies
Luna Smith
bir
Swearingen
Chillieuthe
Lecatur
metholes
ahso
Chillouthy
Armand P. Mouchaea
Lisezie Vandewalker
Blue Mound
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the Schlandeman Co
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