Political notices announce candidates for county offices
Public notices announce H. W. Bolender and W. Harrocz Jr seeking the office of Circuit Clerk of Stephenson County subject to Republican County Convention decisions. Text references representation and delegate basis from McKinley era, with counties listed and party affiliations noted.
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William McKinley
Stephenson County
H. W. Bolender
Lhereby
Mself
W. Harrocz SR
Lena, Il
Personal mentions of residents heading to Chicago and Rockford
A series of brief notes lists Chas Ross, G A Huenkemeier, F R Rice, Hon M Stoskopf, Dr G S Kleckner, Philip Murphy, L M De Vore, Judge Betts and daughter, Ed Duncan, J C Scott, Mrs Hlanagin and Miss Wheeler, Miss Rose Young, E J Steinbeck, Mrs Eli Oettinger, Mrs H C Temple, Misses Clara and Agnes Harter, Patrick Ryan and family, Mrs H B Smith and others traveling or visiting schools and events in Chicago, Rockford, Aurora, Waterloo, and Rock Rapids on various errands and studies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. R. Rice
Chicago
G. S. Kleckner
Rockford
Philip Murphy
L. M. de Vore
Judge Betts
Ed Duncan
St. Louis
Rose Young
Aurora
Deaconess
E. J. Steinbeck
Eli Oettinger
Eastern Star School of Instruction
H. C. Temple
Clara
Agnes Harter
Patrick Ryan
Rock Rapids
H. B. Smith
J. M. Fox
C. C. Wolf
E. L. Cronkrite
Nieman
F. C. Held
J. W. Tate
Kansas City
Israel Miller
Tate
Rock injures Illinois Central fireman on train
Bud Clark of Illinois Central was struck in the head by a rock thrown through a cab window while on engine 40 train 86 between Hieroy and Wallace at about 9:30 p.m. The gash, about an inch and a half long, was dressed upon arrival at Freeport where Engineer Chas Reiger accompanied him.
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Bud Clark
Illinois Central
Hieroy
Wallace
Chas. Reiger
Freeport
Store Changes at Lo Well Hardware Firm
The gentlemen of Lo well Hardware, buyers of Hackett stock, are active business men ready to expand the firm. KE. W. Lo well will personally manage the store, bringing energy and know how to the operation.
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Lowell Hardware Company
Hackett
KE. W. Lowell
Flynn Trial on Robbery Charge Before Justice Witte
The trial of Jack Flynn for robbing Jimmie Doyle of $200 proceeds in Justice Witte's court. After the state rested, Flynn waived defense and was bound over to the grand jury in bonds of $400.
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Jack Flynn
Jimmie Doyle
Justice Witte
Flynn
North Western Lumbermen's Retail Association Meets
The annual meeting of the North Western Lumbermen's Retail Association was in session today with about forty lumbermen from surrounding towns in attendance.
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Northwestern Lumbermen’s Retail Association
Marriage of Roy Lattig and Nellie Arledge at Baptist Parsonage
Roy Lattig and Miss Nellie Arledge were quietly married at the Baptist parsonage with Rev. C. H. Holden officiating. Attendants were Miss Lottie Pierse and Robert Meyers. A reception followed at the bride’s parents’ home on 78 American street, and the couple will reside there.
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Roy Lattig
Nellie Arledge
Baptist Parsonage
C. H. Holden
Lottie Pierse
Robert Meyers
David Arledge
American Street
Lattig
Lena
A. P. Lattig
Maccabees Social Dance Planned Friday Evening
The Ladies of the Maccabees announce a social dance this Friday evening. Members and guests are invited to attend at the lodge hall for an evening of music and dancing.
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St. Mary’s Church
St. Mary’s Hall
Mesdames O’connor
Roots Tracy
Fagan
Kioran
Darrah
Campbell
Cox
Mesdames Peck
Ray
Maccabees
Ladies of the Maccabees
McConnell Notes from Our Own Correspondent April 17
Reports from McConnell Illinois include funeral services for Miss Bertha Anspach in Freeport, updates on Grandma Robey and Mrs Evans, and a roster of local church events. Rev Groff returns to Coleta, Charles Creme works for Wmn Henen, and Rev McKitrick travels to Winslow. Charles Schram recovers in Chicago, and Amos and Mrs Phillips plan Paw Paw house keeping. The C E society meets at 6 30 with Easter day services observed by the Christian Endeavor group.
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McConnell
Grandma Robey
Charles Schram
Presbyterian Hospital
Chicago
Christian Mandeavor Society
Evans
Amos Phillips
Paw Paw
IJC
Bolinger
Underwood
C. E. Society
Morgantown Mother Praises Bucklen’s Salve Cure
C D Isbill of Morgantown Tenn describes large sores on his daughter’s head that developed into scald head. Bucklen’s Arica Salve completely cured her and is advertised as a guaranteed cure for eczema tetter salt rheum pimples sores ulcers and piles. Available for 25 cents at Joseph Emmerts.
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C. D. Isbill
Morgantown
Tenn
Bucklen
Joseph Emmerts
Lowell Divorces Sought by Two Spouses in 1890s Marriages
George G. Andrews seeks a divorce from Susan C. Andrews alleging habitual drunkenness and departure last March after a June 19 1894 marriage. Minnie B. Mitchell requests legal separation from Charles F. Mitchell, married November 18 1892, claiming desertion in March 1898 and seeking custody of two children.
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George G. Andrews
Susan C. Andrews
Minnie B. Mitchell
Chas. F. Mitchell
Baby Elizabeth Christened At Grace Episcopal
Mrs. W. E.ry and Mr. W. E.ry welcomed a baby girl named Elizabeth. Rev. C. N. Moller of St. Louis performed the christening at Grace Episcopal church with Mrs. d. A. Crain as godmother and H. 8. Webster as godfather.
Tiger Rooms trial details Sidney Niles gambling loss
Testimony in the Niles McLees case describes Pecatonica tiger rooms as unmolested and shows Niles losing about 3000 dollars in a year gambling on games described as five call ten. Witnesses say Niles was a moderate drinker, while plaintiffs assert habitual drunkenness. A large Pecatonica crowd attended as final testimony ended and arguments were set for the next morning.
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Tiger Rooms
Pecatonica
Rockford
Niles
McLees
Tammany
Sidney Niles
MclLees
Henry Mease
Carl Middlestaff
Samuel Brown
Charles Henderson
Geo. Boughton
John Anderson
Edward Hebard
Abe Mitchell
Herman Hance
Homer Niles
F. E. Stockburger
George Lewis
Godfrey Segard
E. L. Thompson
Ogden Hance
J.S. Torbert
Myrtle Niles
John Nolan
R. T. Redline
Swan Cash
John Daily
Dwight Smith
Charles van Vleck
H. Shaver
Albert Southard
Leonard Swift
James Thompson
Wm. McLees
Dr Wood’s Norway Pine Syrup Endorsed by Jos Emmert
The little folks love Dr Wood's Norway Pine Syrup. Pleasant to take and harmless. Advertises positive relief for coughs colds bronchitis and asthma attributed to Jos Emmert.
Knights of Pythias event in Lena postponed
Grand Chancellor McIlvaine cannot attend Lena on Friday night. R. M. White steps in as acting grand officer. Afternoon reception for invited guests from 2 to 5. At 7:30 dedicatory services banquet and a literary musical program with speakers Judge Hodson and Judge Cronkrite. Also notes illness of F. P. Waite, assistance from Nellie Sweatt, naval academy appointment for Lauren A. Shank, Lena High graduates farewell, and town boards cleaning streets.
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Lena
McIlvaine
Knights of Pythias of Illinois
R. M. White
Lena Lodge
Judge Hodson
Galena
Judge Cronkrite
Freeport
F. P. Waite
Nellie Sweatt
Degraff
Waite
Lauren A
Hen owner uses electric lights to double egg output
In Patterson New Jersey poultry farmer Kinsley installed five electric arc lights in a fenced yard and wired them to a night switch to burn from 10 pm to 3 am. The hens woke at dawn and after the artificial day began laying eggs twice daily, boosting his profits.
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One Kinsley
Patterson
N. J
Kinsley
Cennery
Electric Light Company
Barn raising aids Frank Brandt farm in Harlem Township
Forty neighbors and friends assisted in a barn raising at Frank Brandt s farm in Harlem township Wednesday. The new barn is to be 88 by 60. Marriage Licenses list Jacob W Pfeil Florence 27 and Almeda Crow Florence 20.
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Frank Brandt
Harlem Township
Jacob W. Pfeil
Florence
Almeda Crow
Electric Bitters touted as best selling tonic
Abraham Hare of Belleville Quebec proclaims Electric Bitters the best selling bitters he has handled in 20 years. He explains the remedy cures many ailments by addressing stomach, liver, kidneys, bowels, blood and nerves, purifies blood, strengthens nerves, and builds up the system. 50 cents. Sold by Joseph Emmet, Druggist.
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Abraham Hare
Belleville
Joseph Emmert
Automobiles Replace Fire Horses in Big Cities
Articles extoll automobile fire engines as faster to fire scenes, easier to handle in crowded streets, and with greater water throw than horse drawn engines. Tests in Boston show 527 revolutions per minute and 1500 gallons in a minute, far above horse powered outputs. The piece then shifts to promoting Dr. Pierce’s medical remedies and free medical adviser, urging purification of blood for health.
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Boston
der. Pierce
Pisree
Common Sense
R Y, Pierce
Main Street
Buffalo
Schlott's Laundry Ad From Galena Ave Storefront
A historical laundry advertisement lists Schlott's Laundry at 42 South Galena Avenue with phone 269. It promotes shirt waists at 10 cents and lace curtains at 30 cents per pair, reflecting a small town catalog style.
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Galena Ave
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Eport Daily Journal
BAMA
Enone
Sain
Nity Wa Company
Freeport, Ill
Cox Antion
Republic
Lil ‘Gois Arare
Illinois
Triseday
P. Im
Senate
Legiatau
Wey
Carroll County
JoDaviess
Gouna Stephenson
Sonnyey
Chas. Ross
G.A. Huenkemeier
Baptist Parson
Bride
Francis Hill
West Street
Ethel Cain
Floy Dustman
Sarah Ewing
Lillian Achenbach
Marjorie Verbeck
Helen Leitzell
Margaret Rholes
Sybil Fisher
Isabelle Achenbach
Ethel Skeel
Bessie Tarbox
Harry McCulloch
Alfred Brandt
Robert Bickenbach
Wilmer Sechrist
Richard Gardner
Willie Ewing
Hiram Chapman
James Palmer
Herman Brandt
Joan Meyers
Geo. Oblander
Dexter Street
George White
C. B. Kling
C. J. Dittmar
Janssen
Ted Janssen
John Bauscher
Lexington Club
Rock River Conference
Wesley
Jesus Christ
Hillis
Jesus
Lowell
Postum Cereal Co., Ltd
Battle Creek
Mich
Pegatonica
Hackett Hardware Co
Essors
Hackett Hdw
C. A. McNamara & Co
New
Stephenson Street
the Powager
China
Schlott’s Laundry
Pekin
Russia
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