Widow Rural Mail Carrier Killed In Runaway Near Brodhead
Clara H Lane 63 a Brodhead resident and one of the few women rural carriers in the U S was killed in a horse drawn wagon runaway nine miles east of Brodhead Wisconsin The king bolt broke causing the wagon front to drop and she struck the dashboard dying of apoplexy a blood vessel in her neck broken She had served twenty one years carrying mail from Brodhead to Avon and was to host a social gathering with fellow rural carriers the next night Her husband a former carrier died from a broken leg and she took his place to support the family She leaves three children two sons Mr Lane of Chicago and Mr Crosby of Rockford and a daughter Miss Lolla Lane The community mourns her loss.
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Monroe
Clara H. Lane
Brodhead
United States
Leroy Stoke
Avon Township
Rock County
Lane
Avon
Prodhen
A. B. Kildon
Mr. Lane
Chicago
Crosby
Rockford, Ill
Lolla Lane
Trinity church prayer groups meet at listed homes tonight
Evangelistic services at Trinity church direct gathering at 7:15 this evening to Oak Elmer Meier Walnut Michael Kahl Homer, 76 Delaware William Schrader and 313 Carroll H Kahley. The gospel wagon arrives at the church at 7.00. The church floor issue is fixed and the building will be warm. Sermon at 7:45 p m is titled A Startling Question.
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Trinity Church
Elmer Meier
Oak
Michael Kahl
Walnut
Homer
William Schrader
Delaware
H. Kahley
Carroll
Mighty Mi-o-na claims cure for dyspepsia in 24 hours
An advertisement extols Mi-o-na as a stomach tonic that relieves dyspepsia within a day and claims to cure related stomach disturbances. It features a testimonial from Herbert H. Taylor and urges readers to buy a large box for 60 cents at EMER IK, BARRETT & CO.
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W. Jungkuot
New York
Herbert H. Taylor
West 143 Street
New York City
F. Jungkunz
Tailor Slashes Suit Prices in Freeport Sale
To close out an unusually large stock of suits, the best ever brought to Freeport I have marked them down to 39.00 and 33.00. They will last only a short time at this price. Joan S. Harpster, The Up-to-date Tailor.
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Freeport
Joan S. Harpster
Seek More Members for Local Y M C A Membership Drive
The Y M C A membership committee aims to boost the city's YMCA membership beyond previous highs this month with early joiner incentives. The drive highlights P F Seitz H Boeke Mielenz Ulrich F A Baker and W E Kautenberg leading effort. First volley ball league game Baker versus Phillips follows prayer meeting tonight with further matches scheduled for Neidigh Markley Book er Dustman and Baker Neidigh this week. all public and free.
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Y. Mlc. A. Ie
P. F. Seitz
H. ©. Boeke
Mielenz Ulrich
F. A. Baker
W. E. Kautenberg
Baker and
Phillips
Covey Bound Over In Gambling Case
J P Covey was held to the December term grand jury for maintaining a gambling house with bonds set at $600 which he furnished. Charles Cowing previously held on a state charge was found guilty on a city charge and fined $25 plus costs totaling $41.90 which he paid.
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J. P. Covey
Bentley
Charles Cowing
Ouse
Coats
Wrong Diagnosis Claims Hair Loss Parasite Cure
An advertisement argues hair loss is caused by a parasitic germ and promotes Herpicide as the only effective remedy. It claims other restoratives misdiagnose dandruff and falling hair, urges buying samples for 10 cents and cites Detroit based Herpicide Co. as the source with agents listing prices of 50 cents and 1 dollar.
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Newbro
Herpicide Co
Detroit
Mich
G. F. Swarta
Lincoln rails story recalls Decatur convention reverie
Portland readers recollect Lincoln and Dennis Hanks rails carried into Decatur hall. Cannon recalls Lincoln’s joke about splitting rails while crowds crowd toward the platform. The 1830 rails, bearing a cloth legend, triggered uproar and Lincoln’s presence at the Illinois convention.
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Speaker Cannon
Joseph G. Cannon
Linecoln
Iinois
Tuscola
Decatur
Abe
Howdy
Arch
Ilinois
Lincoln
Cannon
Dennis Hanks
Abraham Lincoln
Illinois
Ohio
Hanks
Bedlam
Postpone Sunday Meeting at the YMCA
The regular Sunday men’s meeting at the YMCA will not be held next Sunday due to outside meetings announced for the day. The notice mentions the following Sunday but ends incomplete.
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Portland Oregonian
Lincoln
Oregonian
Cannon
Y.M.C. A
Elaborate December 18 Program Promised With Speaker
An out-of-town speaker is secured for a December 18 program, with expectations of a most enthusiastic meeting and broad community interest.
Clergymen Fray For Mayor Price Spawns Prayers War
In Elgin Batavia ministers announced they would pray for Mayor Arwin Price of Batavia. Price vows to pray for Batavia in return and urges Elgin clergy and citizens to join in prayers for Batavia. He fears temptation as he enters Springfield and emphasizes prayer as a remedy.
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Aurora
Till
Batavia Ministerial Association
Arwin FE. Price
Elgin
Batavia
Price
Springfield
Kane
Scott Benson Improves. Recovery Feels Assured
Scott Benson shows marked improvement after illness with attendants hopeful for full restoration. Dubuque Telegraph-Herald notes progress since last Friday night as recovery path becomes clearer and health return appears likely.
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Scott Benson
Dubuque
Electric Bitters Promises Cure for Malaria and Stomach Ailments
W. C. Kiester of Halliday Ark testifies that Electric Bitters cured his malaria and stomach troubles and boosts blood purity, nerve strength, and energy. The remedy, sold at 50 cents by Jos. Emmert, offers a money back guarantee if it fails to help.
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W. CG. Kiester
Halliday
Ark
Jos
Emmert
Miss Hershberger Dressmaking Opens New Phone Listing
Miss Hershberger introduces a new contact line for dressmaking at 164 Union Street with phone number black 640. The revised listing highlights her services and location for customers seeking alterations and custom garments.
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Huss & Kinley
Galena St
Stephenson Street
Miss Hershberger
New
Phone
Union St
Mystic Flour Price and Delivery Note From Mystic Milling Co
Mystic Milling Co offers Mystic Flour at 1 40 per sack. The note lists SERF & HAIGHT 52 Stephenson Bt and states Daily Journal delivery within the city for 10 cents weekly.
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Mystic
Mystic Milling Co
Serf & Haight
Stephenson Bt
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