Miscellany of late 19th and early 20th century notes
A collage of brief items touches on Backgammon origins in Greece 1224, population habits in Mexico, New York grand juries, Pompeii bread, Austrian margarine analysis, Greece railway links, a Bryant Pond church bell history, Canadian forest reserves, English nursery intrigue, Beethoven manuscripts, Vienna dances, Foster township ages, Garden City cooking hall plans, Newgate prison revival, American postmasters, Roosevelt bird and sea life reserves, African lineage in treasuries, Russian Japanese language training, and giant clock and sign experiments on a Paris rail tower.
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Greece
Grand Jury
New York County
Pompeii
Austria
Europe
Baptist
Bryant Pond
Minot's Ledge
Bosten Harbor
Alanitoba
Alberta
Saskatchewan
British Columbia
Beethoven
Leipsie
Moerling
Vienna
Nopkins Mills
Foster
Laura Tropkins
Eliza Bancroft
Garden City
Letchworth
Terts
England
Newgate Pory
Chanhy
Slushbury
Pacific Coast
National Association of Audubon Societies
Pacific Northwest
The
Treasury
Bruce
Judson W. Lyons
Georgia
Lyons
William T. Vernon
Kansas
Vernon
United States
Ife
Bethe
Quindare
Men Employers Hidden Danger of Cyanide Exposure
A Liverpool Mercury quotation notes that cyanide of potassium is a deadly poison used in early employment. It claims workers often show no initial symptoms, but rheumatism gout or similar complaints mysteriously vanish when employed, suggesting a dangerous health quirk in the trade.
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Liverpool Mercury
Lena Illinois Social Roundup of Visiting Residents
Miss Emma Miller returns to Elgin after a visit with friends in Lena. Dr and Mrs Geo McFatrich and Mrs Mary M Mallon of Chicago guests of Mrs Belle Waite. Mr and Mrs CG Nelson visit Freeport. Geidon Stock company enjoyed two nights here and plans to return next season. Many residents travel to Chicago Freeport and other nearby cities for work and visits. Lena hosts socially active week with multiple house guests and hometowners.
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C. W. Howe
Chicago
Mary Stahl
Ohio
L. I. Co
Mildred Musser
Mae
Grace Wetzel
Wheaton
Ill
Cora Snyder
Freeport
Lottie Knight
M. Stanchfield
Francis Xavier Wernz Born in Rothwell on December 8
Francis Xavier Wernz, head of the Jesuit Order, was born in Rothwell Wurtemburg on December 8, 184. He entered the society at age fifteen and pursued canon law at Dittan hall. He became a professor at the Cregarian university in ISS5 and later a consulting member of key church councils before being elected Jesuit general in Rome in September.
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Consrelation Heclesiastic Extraordinary Affairs and Index Council
Rome
Tdast Yaar
Father Martin
Bank shifts mark start of new duties
News brief notes changes at two banks with new cashiers and staff. David F. Graham began his duties as cashier of the Second National bank. Louis R. Jungkunz took charge as cashier at the German bank. Miss Meta Kruger started as a stenographer at the German bank.
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David F. Graham
Second National Bank
Louis R. Jungkunz
Miss Meta Kruger
Borgmeter Ready For Operation At St Francis Hospital
F. W. Borgmeter has gone to St Francis hospital, where he will submit to an operation tomorrow. Miss Francis Evans, who has been ill for the past few weeks, is reported to be somewhat improved today.
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F. W. Borgmeter
St. Francis Hospital
Francis Evans
Last will of Ernest Stock Probate Noted in County Court
The last will and testament of the late Ernest Stock of Loran has been probated in the county court.
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Ernest Stock
Loran
Madison Couple Married by Judge Clarity
Miss Mary BK. Delmar and John D. Kelley of Madison wed this morning in a justice of the peace ceremony conducted by Judge Clarity.
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Madison
Mary BK. Delmar
John D. Kelley
Clarity
Real Estate Transfers Brubaker to Wagner Lot Sold
Real estate transfer records show Benj S Brubaker conveys lot seven block one Second Pleasant Hill addition to John Wagner for 150 dollars.
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Benj. S. Brubaker
John Wagner
Pleasant Hill
Culture club meeting with Mrs McPherson on Walnut Street
The culture club meets this evening with Mrs McPherson on Walnut Street. Fitchner and Schadle’s store closes today and tomorrow due to the death of Wm Meise. Bazaar at the King’s Daughters’ Settlement rooms on Tuesday and Wednesday. Sale begins tomorrow morning.
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The
Culture Club
Mrs. McPherson
Walnut Street
Fitchner & Schadle
Wm. Meise
King’s Daughters’ Settlement
Thanksgiving Wedding of Borchers and Miller at Ridott
Thanksgiving evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Fred Miller near Ridott the ceremony united James Borchers and Miss Margaret Miller. The event featured a wedding march by Frank Borchers, a white gown for the bride, carnation bouquet, and a three course dinner. Guests limited by the groom’s father’s death attended, with numerous congratulations and gifts noted from family and friends.
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Fred Miller
Ridott
James Borchers
Margaret Miller
Frank Borehers
Miss Miller
Sehumidt
Uestara
Trinity Evangelical Church
Tas Port
Iba Reson
Proom
Wittins
Mr. Torehers
de Sam O
Mie
Borchers
Germat Valley
Te Taes
Pley
Vo Behureh
Widott
Daily Journal Delivery Rates Noted
The Daily Journal announces delivery to any city area for 10 cents per week.
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the Daily Journal
December events and parties at local halls and churches
A string of December social happenings includes a bazaar at King's Daughters’ Settlement on December 4, a Young Ladies Sodality event at St Mary’s hall, and addresses by William J Bryan at Grand operas on December 6. Also listed are dances at Lexington hall for Plumbers and Gas Fitters, a Germania stag party, a Christmas bazaar at First Presbyterian, a Germania Christmas party, a high school alumni dance at Lexington hall, and an oratorio The Redemption by Charles Gounod on December 27.
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King's Daughters
Battlement
Sodality
St. Mary's Hall
William J. Bryan
Honan
The
Modern Brotherhood of America
Crretfixton
First Presbyterian Church
Lexington
Germania Society
Lexington Hall
Charles Gounod
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Mr. Collins
Fur Man
F. A. Read
Galena St
Libby McNeil & Libby
Hackney
Serv & Haran
W. Harden
Portables
Tuekee Oy
Ridgway Electric
the Cable Co. Pianos
Geo. A. Stemm
Opp. N. Y. House
New Home
Standard
New Ideal
Ruby
New Home Company
T. S. Ryan
Freeport, Ti
New York
Adams
Jackson Sts
M. L. Janssen
Arpets
C.W. Harden
Nicolab
Japan
Russia
Paris
Ufelt
August Rtelster
Wilhelm
Phernunta
Ospdri¢S
Sorne
Rodelphe Wann
Ana Howeht
Peioeen Bros
Metropolitan Museumi Et
Journal
Want
Lena
Francis Xavier Wernz
Southerty
J. H. Young
M. Stiffler
Frank
Washington Sts
Straub & Nohe's
Grace Church
Prospect Yerrace
Journel
Douglas Ave
Williams St
Otis Bowers
Grand Opera House
Rose Melville
Sia Fropkins
Constance Crawley
Hedda Gate
Ler
Lyman Lone
Wii—Taylor Stock Co
Buster Brown
Paniama
the Groover
Dan I
Cripple Creoak
Harrison Bisher
Christy
Pattisonaki
Boach & Bowers
the Boy
P. J. Morris Cornetist
Sinclaire Sisters
Palout
Brown & Dollmeyer
W.J. Young & Co Opp
German Bank
Codicion
Freeport Coryue
Treaport
Wooltex
Belmore
ATI
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