Suits Over Deaths Involving Illinois Central and Stover Co
Two $5,000 damages suits will be tried this week in the circuit court. Millane vs Stover Manufacturing Co arises from a death when a man was crushed under a falling elevator while carrying material to the second floor. O'Brien heirs vs Illinois Central railroad concern the death of James P. Younger’s ward at Flansburg crossing near Eleroy. Both actions name Sheeans as complainants. Judge Stearns represents the defendants.
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Millane
Stover Manufacturing Co
O'Brien
Illinois ‘Central Railroad
Daviess County
Sheeans
Stover Company
O’brien
James P. Younger
Flansburg Crossing
Eleroy
Illinois Central
Woman's Club hears on women and children as wage earners
Mrs. Leonora Lathrop presented a thorough paper at the Woman's Club arguing the deplorable condition of women and children as earners. She cited Helen Campbell and Charlotte Perkins Stetson, prompting animated discussion and postponement of the club's reception to January.
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Leonora Lathrop
Wom An
Helen Campbell
Charlotte Perkins Stetson
Woman’s Club
Cure for neuralgia claimed by straw hat buyer
A West Side notable buys a straw hat at D. J. Chamberlain & Co. to wear immediately. He attributes his neuralgia relief to keeping the head cool and the feet warm, joking a straw hat and two pairs of socks cure the malady.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin News
D. J. Chamberlain & Co
Local Forecast for Ohioaco Snow Overnight Tuesday
Ohioaco weather reports rain tonight then snow and colder conditions by Tuesday. The forecast calls for rain to transition to snow with a drop in temperatures. A wintry mix is expected to affect travel.
Centennial notes from Our Own Correspondent December
From Our Own Correspondent Centennial December reports a grubbing bee led by Charles Reed. Mrs. E A Aspinwall spent Thursday with Mrs. Billings. Ford Bessert sold goods Thursday and plans to move to Freeport. Henry Berg will soon take possession of the Bessert farm. Henry Haselman shelled corn for W Rosenstill. Charles Beck is under a doctor’s care this week. Mrs George Fox shows slight improvement. Beck was kicked in the jaw while leading a horse, requiring six stitches. Dr Hooker attends.
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Charles Reed
E. A. Aspinwall
Dr. Hooker
Oe mi
Kane County funds grow by six thousand since last year
Local notes report Kane county treasure overseeing a larger fund by about six thousand dollars from the prior year. Sterling adds a new hook and ladder truck costing one thousand fifty, and Moline mayor bans public funerals amid scarlet fever concerns.
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Kane County
Thani
Sterling
Moline
Social Dance by Kellar and Fifer Tomorrow Night
Kellar and Fifer will host a social dance tomorrow night inviting community members to join in. The event promises music and dancing in a friendly, casual setting.
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Kellar and
Fifer
Modern Mother endorses Syrup of Figs for children
The Modern Mother notes that Syrup of Figs provides a gentle laxative effect better than other remedies and that children enjoy it. The true remedy is manufactured only by the California Fig Syrup Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California Fig Syrup Co
Promoted Illinois Central Man Heads New Omaha Line Foremanship
W Dana son of the Illinois Central Master Mechanic is promoted to general foreman of the new Omaha line with headquarters at Council Bluffs. He trained under his father and is praised for his skill and steady conduct as the line opens to passenger and freight traffic. The article also notes Illinois Central extending the Hall block system from Matteson to Gilman to improve safety and reduce night dispatcher duties.
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Illinois Central
Omaha
W. Dana
Council Bluffs
Central
Matteson
Gilman
Kankakee
Chicago Smith left vast estate in will despite modest personal spend
London Truth recounts the death of a man nicknamed Chicago Smith. He reportedly spent little but held extensive wealth in Chicago real estate and overseas estates. His will estates total about £9,000,000 with £3,000,000 to a nephew and £3,000,000 to a married niece, plus residuary and other legacies.
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London
Reform Club
Chicago Smith
England
Chicago
Renal
Milwaukee Diocese Plans $125000 Endowment Drive
The Episcopal diocese of Milwaukee seeks to raise 125000 by ten year endowment policies on individuals lives. The diocese is sole beneficiary and policies payable to the church trustees. Policies from 100 dollars up allow small contributors to join. guilds and parish groups may pay premiums on approved lives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Episcopal Diocese
Milwaukee
Protestant Episcopal Church
Wisconsin
DeJONGH'S Offers Unusually Low Prices This Week
Retail ad notes mid winter trimmed hats with new foliage roses and violets and features the best line of baby bonnets. Prices are unusually low this week at DeJONGH'S.
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Dejongh's
Oddities and Advances From Global Notes
A brisk collection notes St. Petersburgs 1000 ton bronze statue United States hold 22705 merchant vessels cars promised to last two centuries oyster beds ruined in Washington Baltimore coachman fined eggs trout fertilization costs of caviare rise from 9 to 100 per keg Philadelphia man claims car killed 2500 mice US transports sail from San Francisco with Chinese crews Flotists Hall insures 800000 on hothouses German donors aid Berlin Technological Institute tree pollen fertilizes distant flowers clock in Flushing operated by rats Great Britain housing stock reaches 7 340 096 five people per home poultry fattening in Surrey raises 30000 birds yellow fever duration a week Liverpool port rises while shipbuilding declines five cats seize Liverpool home idleness in Paris bank idle money high mice as pets with dancing skills
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St. Petersburg
United States
Washington
Baltimore
Philadelphia
Sanrancisco
Flotists’ Hall Association
Technological Institute
Berlin
Surrey
England
London
Liverpool
Great Britain
Criminal ‘Court of
State of New York
Paris
Closing Market Quotes Across Grains and Livestock
Markets desk reports May wheat at 7 14.0 and May corn 3 31. The cattle yard shows 16 000 head, beef prices 5.40 to 8.00, hogs 40 000 with mixed prices 4.00 to 4.15, sheep 27 000 slow. Chicago receipts note wheat 56 cars, hogs 46 000. Minneapolis and Duluth NW receipts listed. Freeport stock market aids.
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Curoaao
Union
W.killen
Fry’s Block
Vovasecer
Chicago
Cutoaao
Northwestern
Minneapolis
Duluth
Von Martens Foresight and Christmas Shopping Noise
Professor Frederick von Martens a renowned international law chair in St. Petersburg and frequent czar adviser gets cited for multilingual prowess at a Paris Venezuela arbitation conference he jokes about needing languages for self defense. Ennenga Wagner announces extended evening hours till 10 with full Christmas stock including boys sweaters, velvets gowns gloves and fine neckwear.
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Frederick von Martens
St. Petersburg
Venezuela
Paris
Ennenga & Wagner’s
New York City
Ennenga & Wagner
One Last Chance for Pianos at Ferry’s Stand
W B Bunkesuorr, Special Agent, announces four more days for piano bargains before Hardin & Tice move in. About fifteen instruments sold previously, with further reductions on packing and shipping to clear stock.
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Ferry
Hardin & Tice
W. B. Bunkesuorr
Tors Ss RENT cke eened or stoat Knowlton's bank
The readable fragments report a local financial notice involving Knowlton's bank and Stephenson in Ottauice with unclear details. The document appears damaged and partially legible, hindering full identification of the event or action.
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Tors Ss Rent Cke
Knowlton’s Bank
Ottauice
Stephenson
Bargain Suit Sale and Slippers at Winslow & Co
For Men Only Tam offers rare bargains this week with a $38 suit discounted to $25. Winslow & Co advertises a fine line of gentlemen's slippers from 45 cents to $3 and ladies slippers from 75 cents upward. Also markets cheap boys and children footwear.
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Tam
Joan S. Harpster
Winslow & Co
Winstow & Co
War Art’s Racket Store Ad Promises 10¢ Refunds
A readable ad announces discounts on dolls toys albums and more at War Art's Racket Store located on Galena and Van Buren Streets. It claims a 10 cent refund on every AFF worth of goods and mentions Christmas sales with products like diamond watches silverware and lamps.
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War Art
Galena
van Buren St. Edwinp
Rane
A. W.ford & Son
Vowels
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Seircuit Court
Ilinois Central Railroad Co
Stover Manufacturing Company
Centennial
Polo
Farmers’ Institute
The
Condensed Milk Company
Elgin
Manila
Philippines
China
Japan
Hawaii
Elgin Courier
Thomas A. Gromley
Kaneville
Dr. Gillett
Aurora
South Dixon
Fitts
A. Montgomery
Bloomington
Funk
Pech
Moline Public Schools
Moline Dispatch
Lestant
Dixon Sun
Will Kennedy
St. Bernard
Nero
Ashton
Hamilton Street
Knoxville Avenue
Wlbe Street
Dana
Chanic
New
Omaha Line
News of the Rail
Santa Fe
Smith
Lédewew
New York
Freeport
C. W. Killen
Brooklyn
Waya & N.Y C.R
Ches
Ohio
Il Federal Steenoeee Os
Podorel Steel Pfd
U. Pacific
U, Pacific
Perret
Dr. Ayer
DR. J
Ayer Lowell
Mass
von Martens
Emmert & Burrell
Kuehner Bros
Cor
Galena Ave
Galena St
M. V. B. Elson
Stephenson St
Bay’s
Schulte & Siecke
Galena Street
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