Interurban plans add buffet cars from Chicago to Madison
Promoters led by John Farson promise through interurban service from Chicago to Madison via Elgin Marengo and Janesville with buffet cars and parlor-like seating. The system would expand from Rockford to Freeport and Janesville, offering cheaper fares and direct connections, while time losses compared to rail travel are claimed to be offset by comfort and convenience.
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Elgin
Belvidere
Freeport
Chicago
Janesville
Madison
Wrs
John Farson
Larson
Farson
Marengd
Rockford
Marengo
Stoughton
Fifth Avenue
Illinois Central links with south via Nashville Limited train
Illinois Central completes a new link by acquiring Tennessee Central and starting the Chicago and Nashville Limited. The daily 14 hour service runs Chicago Nashville and Nashville Chicago via Mattoon Evansville and Hopkinsville with new equipment including a dining car and Pullman sleeper. First southbound carried a private car and traffic observers. Evansville-Chicago business car added on northbound.
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South
Southeast
Chicago
Middle West
Illnois Central Railroad
Tennessee Central
Great Lakes Territory
Tilnois Central
Chicago and Nashville Limited
Ciites
Park Row
Nashville
Mattoon
Ill
Evansville
Ind
Hopkinsville
Samuel Hatch
Evansville-Chicago
Peoria
Bygus- Mle
Nash
Wealthy Seek Divorce as Newport Court Opens Term
Newport Rhode Island December 11 special report notes a wave of wealthy and prominent residents seeking divorces at the Rhode Island superior court now in session in Newport. Among cases is Mrs Evelyn Braintree Adams Armit seeking a final decree from her husband, a former Guanajuato mine owner, after desertion and non support. Also Waldo H Stearns and his wife Miss Sconia Chesebrough face a suit for desertion amid their high society life between Jamestown and New York. Another major case involves Mrs Pauline Townsend seeking a final decree from John Townsend on grounds of intemperance and non support with custody of their twelve year old son.
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Newport
R. I
Rhode Island Superior Court
Robert Lees
Armit
Evelyn Braintree Adams
al'* Adams
Sing Sing
Guanajuato
Mexico
Waldo H. Stearns
Sconia Chesebrough
Roland B. Molineaux
Mr. Stearns
New York City
Jamestown
Stearns
Pauline Onatavia Townsend
John R. Townsend
Howard N. Taylor
T. Suffern Taylor
Robert R. Livingston
Mrs. Townsend
Strange Will From a Denver Estate Draws Eccentric Rules
The will of Hannon J. Rood, who died in Muskogee, defines odd conditions. Beneficiaries in Massachusetts must save $250 of their own, while nephews receive $500 each with similar savings. Any use of coffee, liquor, tobacco, or profanity triggers forfeiture. Remaining funds revert to the Vermont Domestic Missionary Society, with Lucius Blodgett named executor.
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Denver
Colo
Hannon J. Rood
Rood
Brookfield
Muskogee
J. T
Gertrude Levelle
Hood
Sarah Kage
Salem Willows
Mass
Nellie Gleason
Gloucester
Miuney
Vermont Domestic Missionary Society
Lucius Blodgett
Vermont
State Dairy Convention at Effingham Promises Strong Attendance
Lifinoss Dairymen's association prepares program leaflets for the Effingham convention January 16 17 18. A loyal committee arranges events including a daily milk testing class by the dairy school University of Minnesota and sessions on the dairy cow breeds with live cow models. Premiums are cash with the Elgin board of trade gold medal awarded for top butter. The talks and demonstrations aim to boost Illinois dairy industry and attract factory men and dairymen statewide.
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Etfinghaed
Lifinoss Dairymen's Association
Effingham
Mifingham
Elgin Board of Trade
Dairy School
University of Minos
Strange Deaths in Suit Over Widow's Coffin Plot
In Galveston on December 10 10 men connected to a property fight over a widow’s payment for her husband’s coffin died from a mysterious illness doctors cannot diagnose. The case known as the widows coffin suit saw judges district clerks lawyers and surveyors strike down one after another amid belief of divine wrath. Officials refuse involvement and the case may remain unsolved in this generation.
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Galveston
George E. Smith
John Dailey
Thomas Brick
J. F. Simons
This Date in History Highlights Major 17th to 20th Century Events
1688 Flight of James II. 1742 Treaty of Moscow between Britain and Russia. 1777 Habeas Corpus Act suspension in Britain. 1816 Indiana statehood. 1868 Paraguayan army defeated at Villeta. 1891 Lord Dufferin becomes French ambassador's successor. 1898 Gen Calixto Garcia dies at 62. 1903 Japanese Diet dissolves. 1904 St Petersburg labor riots begin. Advertisement for Hollister Rocky Mountain Tea.
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James I
Moscow
Great Britain
Russia
Indiana
Villeta
Lord Dufferin
Lord Lyttleton
Paris
Calixto Garcia
St. Petersburg
Cartwright Reminiscent on Old-Time Lawyering in Oregon
The Hockhvit Star recalls Judge Cartwright of Oregon now on the Minnesota Supreme Court bench. He praises the old school lawyer’s honor and client closeness, laments the rise of retainer fees and aggressive estate cases, and highlights William Lathrop as a model of eloquence and integrity from the circuit days.
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Cartwright
William Lathrop
Ceal
Lathrop
Rockford
Holland House
John C. Garver
Major Warner
Winnebago
Garver
Supreme Court
A Bad Scare And Special Hat Sale Ad
A scare about abdominal pain warns of appendicitis. Dr King’s New Life Pills are advertised as a cure for bowel and stomach issues. Joseph Emmert’s drug store offers them for 25 cents. Also a half price sale on all trimmed hats at Miss S Brinkman’s, 131 Galena Street.
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Dr. King
New Life
Joseph Emmert
Stephenson County to Hold Special Election for Treasurer
Stephenson County Illinois votes to fill the vacancy in the office of County Treasurer caused by the death of John Elses-Ber. County Clerk FGC Held orders election across precincts on Tuesday January 16 1906. Seal and date recorded December 8 1905. Christmas gift line irrelevant advertisement appears after.
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Stephenson County
Illinois
John Elses- Ber
Stephenson
Tlinois
A. D
Sid County
C. Het
Umnois
Modern vinot cod liver oil remedy promises easy use
Joseph Emmert of Drouggiat promotes Vinot as a modern, concentrated cod liver oil form. He claims it avoids grease and odor, is easily absorbed, strengthens blood and organs, and guarantees cure or money back for chronic coughs bronchitis colds appetite loss and stomach disorders.
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Vinci
Joseph Emmert
Drouggiat
Clairvoyant Madam Brunswick Extends Stay at 80 Chicago
The well known medium Madam Brunswick of Dixon’s circle will remain at 80 Chicago Street for another week. She will host séances and readings from 12 to 6 daily, offering guidance and predictions to attendees.
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Brunswick
Dixon
Chicago Street
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Seaboard
Ohio River
Ilnois Central
New York
Boston
Philadelphia
8&T. Louis
IlMnois Central
Chicago-Nashville Inc
Thi City
Amboy
H. Warner
Paymaster Newell
Tennessee Central Railroad
Southern Lines
Hollister
Ita
H. A. Rotzler
Chicago St
Freeport Steam Laundry
Hart & Albright
Galena St
Leather Postals
Ottowagner
Ace
Kuehner Bros
Conover, Cable
Kingsbury
Wellington
the Cable Co. Branch
New York House
Albertson & Stemm
E. Wagner & Bro
Hollister & Barrett
Stephenson St
Freeport, IL
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