Illinois Appellate court upholds hat check ruling in Gwinn case
A decision of wide spread Interest to railway men and travelers has been handed down by the Illinois Appellate court. The case, Gwinn hat check, concerned the necessity of retaining or exhibiting hat checks given by a conductor in lieu of a ticket collector. Involving two men fined $500 in the circuit court, the appellate ruling upheld the prior decision.
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City election and hotel change in Elgin news
Reports show mayor Theo Schmid re-elected amid a tame city election. William Brown succeeds Roger at Hotel Dewey, intending to make Elgin his home, while plans for a triple sugar factory are hinted. Also listed are mayoral and council seats, with one ballot rejected for improper marking. Bucklen's Arnica Salve praised for skin and burn healing.
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Flooding a North Town as Turkey River Rises
High water Sunday and Monday swelled the river, submerging high spots from bluff to bluff north of town. Otter Creek and Turkey River rose simultaneously, flooding basements on Center Street and near the ridge, damaging wheat at Elgin Roller Mill and washing away Chis Miller’s straw stack. Local residents report no major damage beyond some inundated homes, while doctors remark on Kenneth Molver’s remarkable recovery after a severe lung infection.
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Old Athol business men remembered in photograph
A 35 year old photograph in Athol Idaho shows local business men including Theo Schmid and others. The piece notes many have died or left, with Schmid the lone survivor running a harness shop with his son and recently elected mayor, prompting reminiscences from older residents.
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Fred. Moser
Henry Schricker
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R. Graham
Dave Jennings
Max Conrad
Mr. Dehnis
Marshal Boon
D. ‘H. Shannon
Levi Carter
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