Relatives Criticize Grave Stone Removal and Sale
In Janesville Wisconsin Sheriff Gardner removed a costly tomb stone from the grave of Mrs John Reynolds and sold it to satisfy a marble dealer A J Buss. The stone was bid in by Buss and shipped to Platteville for re marking and resale. Relatives call the act an outrage and say they would have settled the bill if informed.
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Janesville
Wis
Gardner
Green County
John Reynolds
Monroe
A. J. Buss
Buss
Platteville
Dallas Lawyer Kills Colleague in Elevator Tragedy
In Dallas on December 21 special reports say F M Etheridge a leading local lawyer shot Attorney E Q Harrell in a crowded elevator during a quarrel over professional matters. Harrell died from four wounds. Police investigate motive and circumstances of the fatal dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Texas
F. M. Etheridge
E Q. Harrell
Gen Lawton's Body to be Moved to Cemetery Tomorrow
Maniwa December 21 Special Gen Lawton's body will be removed from his late residence to the cemetery tomorrow in accordance with Mrs Lawton's wishes there will be no ceremony only prayer the actual funeral ceremonies to take place about ten days hence when the transport sails
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Maniwa
Lawton
Maine dead moved for final interment at Machina wharf
In Havana on December 21 special dispatch reports the bodies from the Maine were exhumed and at ten o clock last night ten wagons carried coffins to Machina wharf. They were loaded onto steamer lighters and taken to the battleship Texas at six this morning.
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Havana
Maine
Machina Wharf
Texas
American Political League Calls National Convention
The American Political League issued a call for a National convention to nominate candidates for president and vice president of the United States.
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Washington, D.C
American Political League
United States
Fire Wrecks Zinc Plant in Lanyonville Kansas
About half the plant of the Lanyon zinc company was burned this morning causing an estimated loss of 25000 dollars. Two employees were killed when a smokestack collapsed during the blaze.
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Lanyonville
Kan
Lanyon Zinc Company
Louisiana State Convention Names Estopinal For Lieutenant Governor
In Baron Rovar Louisiana the Democratic State convention endorsed Senator Estopinal for lieutenant governor and John Michel for secretary of state while adopting the Chicago platform. In London there was no news from South Africa by 3 p.m. and only fragments of past events with a growing sense of foreboding.
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Louisiana
Baron Rovar
Estopinal
John Michel
Chicago
London
South Africa
Musical soirée honors Sam Anderson at Hughes home
Mrs. J. L. Hughes hosts a pleasant evening in honor of visitor Sam Anderson. The Greencastle graduate and pianist performed several solos to the delight of Prof. and Mrs. Raines and guests, with Edwin Rotzler, C. Schelling, and Miss Harriet Burbank contributing accompaniments. Dainty refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Hughes
Sam Anderson
Raines
Anderson
Greencastle Musical College
Greencastle
Ind
Edwin Rotzler
C. §. Schelling
Harriet Burbank
Red Oak Lodge Initiates Thirteen New Members
Red Oak lodge No. 127 Mystic Workers of the World initiated thirteen candidates last night including John Stoll and wife Simon Resh and wife Mrs. Chas Zipse Fred Linderman and wife Nesbit Folgate Julius Yanica Will Smith Chas Cottman Miss Walters Mrs. Frank Fogle. Afterward they enjoyed an oyster supper and left pleased with the evening's work and entertainment.
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Red Oak Lodge
Mystic Workers of the World
John Stoll
Simon Resh
Chas Zipse
Fred Linderman
Nesbit Folgate
Julius Yanica
Will Smith
Chas, Cottman
Miss Walters
Frank Fogle
Fourth Grade Attendance for Term Ending December 21
The following pupils of Third Ward School were neither absent nor tardy: William Burke Arthur Cremer Harry Dresser William Fowler Robi Kampmier Clarence Dame Newton Long Anna Hughes Freda Kracht Helen Tenny Mabel Bunker Josie Bray Ruth Blackman Exizasetah Murray, teacher.
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Third Ward School
William Burke
Arthur Cremer
Harry Dresser
William Fowler
Robi. Kampmier
Clarence Dame
Newton Long
Anna Hughes
Freda Kracht
Helen Tenny
Mabel Bunker
Josie Bray
Ruth Blackman
Exizasetah Murray
Marriage License for Althorf and Gerke in Jefferson Township
Fred Althorf III Berreman and Lydia Gerke of Jefferson township obtained a marriage license as recorded in the local notices.
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Fred Althorf
Berreman
Lydia Gerke
Jefferson Township
Weather Forecast for Cuxioano and Regions
The bulletin notes illinois and town fair events tonight and Friday with threat of weather in the south Friday. Temperatures are expected to be moderate as conditions shift later in the period.
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Cuxioano
Illinois
O Brine vs Illinois Central Ends in Circuit Court
The damage suit of the O Brine heirs against the Illinois Central railroad ended in the circuit court this afternoon. Judge Stearns and J. M. Sheean delivered earnest pleas and the case was well argued on both sides. The point was argued but not decided.
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O’brine
Illinois Central Railroad Company
Judge Stearns
J. M. Sheean
The Art of Not Giving and a Cheerful Survivor
A reflective piece argues against the Christmas gift obsession and praises restraint. It contrasts the burden of unwanted gifts with the joy of thoughtful giving, and notes former Supervisor Whiting Barnes visiting town, coping with paralysis yet remaining cheerful despite health limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whiting Barnes
Loran Township
Barnes
Harden and Tice Move to Larger Quarters
Harden and Tice will occupy the vacated room formerly held by C. K. Ferry's music store around January first or as soon as the space is prepared. The relocation follows rising trade and the need for more room.
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Harden & Tice
C. K. Ferry
Buckeye Man Calm After Squirrel Bite Incident
Buckeye township resident R. J. Stewart remains at home with a painful hand wound from a squirrel bite suffered during a recent hunt. The piece notes political social calls and a holiday clerk appointment alongside advertisements for Rocky Mountain Tea and local shop news.
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R. J. Stewart
Buckeye Township
Robert
Appetite of a Goat Inspires Patent Remedy Ad
The notice touts Dr. King's New Life Pills as a wondrous stomach and liver remedy. It promises a splendid appetite sound digestion and regular bodily habit leading to health and energy. Available for 25 cents at Emmert and Burrell's drug store.
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Waer
Dr. King
Emmert & Burrell
New Fire Department Quarters Ready in City Hall
Fire department hose company No 1 and the hook and ladder unit have moved into new quarters in the city hall building. Chief Rodemeier and his men are finishing electrical connections and will take several days to settle in. Sleeping rooms are large airy and well lighted with a bathroom. A vacant room may become reading room and gym. Police quarters will follow soon and other city offices may not be ready until next March. Sept White pushes the project with decorators needing time.
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Fire Department
Hose Company No. 1
City Hall
Rodemeier
Police
White
Pretty baby born to Schwarz and Brning Brewer families
Increase in Population reports a new arrival as Mr. and Mrs. John Schwarz welcome a baby girl while Mr. and Mrs. Herman Brnning Brewer celebrate a newborn child at home. An unrelated medical ad promotes Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets with a refund offer and doctor W Grove’s signature on the box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Schwarz
Herman Brnning Brewer
Er. W. Grove
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