Telephone Dispatching Replaces Telegraph in Railroads
The telephone dispatching system gains favor with railroads led by Illinois Central testing it with hopes to replace telegraph. It preserves all train orders and rules while enabling faster, clearer calls, better supervision, and a new employment path for injured workers as station operators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois Central
Illinois
Iowa
Milwaukee Road
Wight
Jones
Smith
Milwaukee
Brookfield
Pretty Davis Wedding Unites Ida May Schmitt and Alexander McGaffin
In Davis a refined ceremony joined Ida May Schmitt to Alexander McGaffin of Atlantic Iowa at the Schmitt home. Rev Naureth officiated with Miss Lizzie Schmitt and Fred Snook as attendants. The couple received gifts, enjoyed a supper, and left for Atlantic after a rice shower and serenade by the Davis City band.
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Davis
Henry Schmitt
Ida May
Alexander McGaffin
Atlantic
Iowa
Naureth
St. Paul’s Church
Lizzie Schmitt
Fred, Snook
Freeport
Nellie Schmitt
Smilar
Towa
H. W. Knake
George Gill
Fred Snook
John Schmitt
Ao. A. Kraner
Arthur Rabe
McConnell
Bucklen's Arica Salve Cures Cold Sore Quick
Leo F. Zelinski of Buffalo New York credits Bucklen's Arica Salve with curing a persistent cold sore after applying it once daily for two days. The product heals all sores and is sold under guarantee at Jos Emmert's drug store for 26 cents.
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Leo F. Zelinski
Gibson St
Buffalo, N. Y
Jos
Christmas Flowers and Gift Plants at J Bauscher Jr
Chrysanthemums roses carnations and blooming poinsettias in all colors plus palms and ferns. Fresh stock arrives twice daily. Place orders early for Christmas and New Year gifts. J Bauscher Jr 194 Chicago St Greenhouse phones 374 and 308. December 17 all listings watermarked dlw.
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JO Bauscher, Jr
Chicago St
Tragic Kerosene Fire Claims Village Clerk
Albany December 21 A well known citizen Charles Byers died from severe burns after pouring kerosene on a stove in his home to rekindle a fire. He lingered until about 9 am as neighbors and his wife tried to aid him. He leaves a wife two children and his mother. The accident occurred at about 3 am when the stove door blew open and a flash of fire engulfed Byers in his night clothes. The village clerk and respected farmer was found dazed and severely burned, with his wife and infant slightly hurt.
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Albany, Tl
Charles Byers
Brers
Elizabeth Byers
Byers
Big Price for Antiques in Bond Case
Mrs Emily Rockwell Crane Chadbourne daughter of R T Crane gained possession of a consignment of rare antiques seized by customs. A bond of 82411 was posted as appraised value while 70409 had already been paid in duties and penalties, totaling 152826, leaving her option to contest the government claims in court.
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Chicago
Emily Rockwell Crane Chadbourne
R. T.crane
Chadbourne
Battle in Opium Den in Chicago Arrests
In Chicago on December 22 a raid on an alleged opium den at 166 Washington House Way resulted in three detectives injured. Two women and one man were arrested while two other women and another man escaped by window and rainspout. Officers found twelve bottles of cocaine, twenty five boxes of opium, and five smoking layouts.
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Chicago
Ja Uy
Washington House
Vard
Rockton School Funds Bleak Shortfall Amid Treasurer's Decline
Rockton district faces nearly 4000 dollars in missing funds after treasurer William Thompson resigns while his health declines. State investigators and the County Superintendent examine bank records and destroyed vouchers, with potential charges pending once Thompson can speak.
Bohemian Americans threaten boycott of Austro-Hungarian goods
Chicago December 22 2 000 000 Bohemian Americans mapped to boycott Austro-Hungarian products amid alleged political persecution. The ultimatum to Emperor Francis Joseph arose from a Bohemian School hall mass meeting at West Eighteenth and May streets with similar gatherings across major U S cities.
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Chicago
Bohemia
Austro-Hungary
Francis Joseph
Bohemian School Hall
West Eighteenth
May Streets
United States
Chicago Safe Cracked by Dynamic Blasts at Laundry Office
Burglars blew open a safe at the Perfec tion and Manhattan Laundry firm on 41 North Leavitt street in Chicago early morning. They took between 500 and 1000 dollars in currency and negotiable checks. The blast aroused the neighborhood but no one investigated. the crime was discovered when owners checked the laundry.
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Chicago
Burelars
Perfection and Manhattan Laundry Company
North Leavitt Street
German Valley Community Notes and Visits
German Valley correspondent reports visits by Willie Koenen from Hampton Ta and Henry Janssen from Iowa Falls. A new fifteen member band was formed under Frank Borchers. Christmas services set at MEB church Dec 24. Local clubs Willing Workers Dorcas and Young People schedule holiday plans. Death notice of Riner Khen in Peoria. Various local greetings and social calls noted. Shooting match scheduled Friday afternoon.
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German Valley
Willie Koenen
Hampton
Bonte
Hite Ackerman
Frank Borchers
Rosenrad
Mundhenke
Esther
Cora Fosha
Dubuque
Mt. Morris
Dorcas Society
Young People’s Society of the Reformed Church
W. Strower
Saward
W. J. Borchers
Illinois state banks total resources over half a billion
State Auditor McCullough reports the 425 banks in Illinois hold total resources of 572,824,812.72, up 1,712,179.85 from last year. Cash on hand stands at 47,938,440.54, down 1,290,907.53. Savings deposits total 183,122,174.79, up 8,420,584.87. Individual demand deposits reach 185,826,226.58, up 1,780,...
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Springfield
McCullough
Ilinois
Warning issued on Charities Bureau for Pat Crowe work
Chicago, Dec 22 a warning to consult the Charities Bureau before contributing to Pat Crowe's work was issued but it was later declared the order would not have been made if Crowe had not been converted.
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Chicago
Charities Bureau
Pat Crowe
Crowe
Kerosene Explosion Ends Albany Clerk’s Life
Charles Byers, city clerk of Albany in Whiteside county, dies in a kerosene fueled explosion while starting a fire. The incident occurred in Sterling on December 29.
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Sterling
Charles Byers
Albany
Whiteside County
North Ridott Correspondent News and Social Notes
North Ridott December 21 brief local items note Mrs. and Mrs. Fred Miller visiting relatives, J Beal's extended east trip return, Wm. Schockey at Beloit, Pearl Hake in Freeport, Elmer Turner with Albert Hill, Martha Turner expected home from Oklahoma for holidays, Mrs. J Turner ill but friends wish recovery, George Webb woodcutting, Beal hosting Klever family, wedding bells upcoming, Laura Keller visiting, W Turner and wife with J Turner family.
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North Ridott
Fred Miller
Jas. Borchers
J. Beal
Wm. Schockey
Beloit
Wis
Pearl Hake
Freeport
Elmer Turner
Albert Hill
Jones
Martha
Oklahoma
J. Turner
George Webb
Beal
J. Klever
Laura Keller
Mr. W. Turner
Public pardon bid for Frank W Harris in Illinois
At the January 1900 meeting of the Illinois Board of Pardons an application will be made for the pardon of Frank W Harris. Harris was convicted of murder in Stephenson County court September term and sentenced to death, later commuted to life imprisonment by the Governor. His attorney is Douglas Parrison.
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Rockford
Rockton
Wiliam Thompson
North
Kern
Thompson
Oscar Favor
Favor
Mr. Thompson
Board of Pardons
State of
Ilinois
Frank W. Harris
Istis
Stephenson County
Ulinois
Doodbas Parrison
Cleaning Demand for BB Dye Works Returns and Pressing Guarantee
A request states that clothes must be returned if not made exactly right and that pressing is guaranteed. The note is addressed to BB Dye Works and includes the identifier 929dwtf.
Medicine That Is Medicine
W C Kiester of Halliday Ark says he suffered malaria and stomach troubles until Electric Bitters relieved him. The remedy purifies and enriches the blood tones the nerves and restores vigor. Money back if it fails to help. Sold at Jos Emmert's drug store.
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W. C. Kiester
Halliday
Ark
Jos
Emmert
Water rents discount offer from Freeport Water Company
The Freeport Water Company offers a 10 percent discount on semi annual water rents due January 1 1900 at 19 Van Buren Street. Pay in advance to receive the discount. Office hours include evenings from December 26 to January 1 inclusive.
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van Buren St
Freeport Waater Company
Flowers for Christmas at Freeport Market Garden
A choice lot of primroses cyclamen poinsettias ferns hyacinths narcissus carnations and more offered at Freeport Market Garden and Green Houses. Prop Louis Bauscher at 578 Adams Street invites visitors via Carroll Street car to the green houses. Telephone 306.
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Freeport Market Garden
Louis Bauscher
Adams Street
Carroll Street
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Ing
Wife
Emily Chadbourne
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William Thompson Scarcely
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Plan Boy
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W.j.young & Co
Opp
Holiday Post
Otto Wagner
Galena Street
Robson
Brewster
Third Ward Drug Store
Hose House
Koenig Furniture Co. House Furnishers
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