Dorman and Hendersons Host Double Silver Anniversary Roundup
A large reception at Mr. and Mrs. Henry Dorman’s home celebrated their twenty sixth wedding anniversary with about 200 guests. The event featured elaborate decor, a generous menu, a formal seating, a smoking room, and a euchre tournament with prizes for top players. Out of town attendees and numerous gifts highlighted the festive mood alongside references to nearby Henderson silver anniversary plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Dorman
Aletha Goodrode
Edith Bergman
Maud Peatree
Grace Brown
Clare Lathrop
Helen Ziely
Alice Dorman
Chas
Serfass
Samuel Lebkicker
A. Dorman
R. G. Shumway
Polo
A. J. Wood
Milledgeville
D. B. Smith
Harris Case Seeks Pardon in Freeport Murder
The Board of Pardons reports Illinois case against Frank W. Harris, convicted of murdering Charles Beagle in Freeport, with a life sentence after Governor Altgeld commuted the death penalty. Harris alleges Beagle taunted his wife and threatened harm, claiming prior police complaints and alleged harassment by Beagle. The petition details a dispute over a Felch prostitute and repeated insults leading up to the May 14, 1895 encounter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R. Tanner
Illinois
Board of Pardons
State of Illinois
Frank W. Harris
Stephenson County
John D. Crabtree
Charles Beagle
Altgeld
Beagle
Freeport
Bengle
Theetitioner
Engle
Invitation Dance At Germania Hall Tomorrow Night
The Social club announces an invitation dance at Germania hall for tomorrow night inviting members and guests to attend the social event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germania Hall
Petition Denies Commutation for Harris in Bengle Case
The court reviews letters and affidavits on the death sentence of Harris for killing Bengle after threats. It finds defense was well conducted, notes petitions for life, remonstrances, and affidavits do not prove self defense or new facts. No grounds to grant another commutation. petition is denied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bengle
Charles Beagle
Beagle
Harris
Feogmrapad
Robbed the Grave
Philadelphia man John Oliver recounts a near fatal illness described as yellow skin sunken eyes and constant pain. After doctors gave him up a friend urged Electric Bitters. one bottle sparked improvement and three weeks cured him, claiming the medicine saved his life. Emmert Burrell's drug store sells them for 50 cents guaranteed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Oliver
Philadelphia
Emmert & Burrell
Local Youth Groups Set Evening Meetings and Show
A B Y P A business meeting is planned at the Baptist Church this evening at 8 o'clock sharp. The Star Camp W M A of Florence will present an entertainment in their hall Friday night the 29th featuring farces recitations vocal and instrumental music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madam Seton Sewing Society
St. Mary’s Hall
Gilbert
The
Baptist Church
Star Camp W. M. A
Florence
Quick lunch signs reflect poor nutrition and stomach strain
The piece argues that quick lunches lead to sloppy, innutritious food and stomach trouble. It promotes Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a stomach focused remedy, claiming it cures digestive disorders when other treatments fail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Pierce
Winter Session Opens Jan 2 for College of Commerce
The College of Commerce announces a winter session starting January 2 with office hours extending over holidays. Call or write for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College of Commerce
Christmas Social Circles and Local News in Pearl City
Pearl City reports a busy Christmas season with visitors, weddings forthcoming, church watch night services, and community notes. Residents greet relatives from Dixon, Freeport, Lanark, Hanover, and Des Moines while planning holidays visits and local church programs.
Christmas Notices and Local Happenings in Rock Grove
From Our Own Correspondent Rock Grove December 25 The community shares holiday greetings as Roy McCauley visits Spencer Iowa and Hays Crawford recovers from rheumatism Names and visits include James Sheckler and wife of Davis Anna Reisinger Freeport visitations of John Mogie and wife Freeport with daughter Mrs F S Kaup Elmar Wagner and family of Savana with Henry Wagner family John Fulton and children Janesville Wis with W H Fulton Oakley church members present pastor Rev I Divan with a fur robe gift to boost spirits Rock Camp No 142 installs officers Aaron Wagner Wesley Fehr A D V A W Kaup banker H R Frankeberger clerk H Fr Wagner escort H F Crawford watchman M L Emrick sentry D C Bolender manager Rock Grove garrison Knights of the Globe to hold special meeting Friday Dec 29 all members asked to attend
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Grove
Roy McCauley
Spencer
Hays Crawford
James Sheckler
Davis
Anna Reisinger
Freeport
John Mogie
H. F. Crawford
M. L. Emrick
D. C. Bolender
The
Knights of the Globe
Quiet Christmas Day in Bolton with Family Visits
Christmas day passed quietly in Bolton with typical family gatherings and visits. Mrs L C Gillisp from near Chicago visits daughter Mrs E L Kingsley. Rev W C Scott and family go to Oregon IL to see Mrs Scott's parents. F D Bolton and wife travel to Richmond VA for six months with their son Charles and family. Mrs Geo Fullrath and daughter return to Mt Carroll after visiting Bolton. Mrs M W Goodsell returns from a several weeks journey through Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bolton
L. C. Gillispe
Chicago
E. L. Kingsley
W. C. Scott
Oregon
Holiday visits listed by Freeport residents
Personal mentions show Mr. and Mrs. Louis Pelck of Oregon visiting Freeport, along with many other relatives and friends from Aurora Aurora Chicago Chicago Rockford Byron Princeton Chadwick Parkersburg Golden Colorado New York City Hammond and Spenc Morne spending Christmas or holidays with local families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Pelck
Oregon
Freeport
Althof
Aurora
Cora Doyle
Kathryn
Rockford
Emma Schorb
Chicago
W. H. Foll
Lena
N. K. Fairbank Company
St. Louis
New York
Boston
Philadelphia
Tragedy Near Blue Mound Leaves Two Boys Hurt
In Decatur Illinois on December 26 Frank Moore fourteen and his cousin Cecil Baldridge eighteen were hunting on I B Gordons farm when the younger boy accidentally discharged his gun killing Baldridge instantly. William Moore of Blue Mound township is the father of Frank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur, Ill
Frank Moore
William Moore
Blue Mound Township
I. B. Gordon
Cecil Baldridge
Tilopolis
Young Baldridge
Mixed marriages dispensations decreed by Rome end year
In the final year of the nineteenth century the pope orders all dispensations for mixed marriages to be obtained from Rome. The Lawton fund is projected to reach fifty thousand dollars from thirty thousand. Heavy rains and snows with chinook winds trigger widespread western Washington water floods and damage. Applications for veterans pensions total about twenty five thousand. Washington officials express satisfaction at the Philippine situation. Hastings Minnesota reports a fire destroying nearly three blocks of business property valued around two hundred thousand dollars. Peter J. Wolbert of Jacksonville Florida shoots his wife then dies by suicide. Mrs. Wolbert expected to recover. Queen Victoria and the royal family spend Christmas at Windsor. A consolidation deal is reported among several Western railways. Governor Poynter’s father, William Chapman Poynter, dies at Albion Nebraska aged seventy nine after long years in Eureka Illinois. Transvaal November gold output stands at sixty one thousand seven hundred eighty eight ounces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Lawton Fund
Washington
Philippines
Hastings
Minn
Peter J. Wolbert
Jacksonville
Fla
Holbert
Queen Victoria
Windsor
Detroit
Lima
Ohio Southern
Lake Erie and Western
William Chapman Poynter
Poynter
Albion
Neb
Eureka
Ills
It Hits the Spot Honey and Tar Remedy Ad
An advertisement promises relief for sore throats and lungs from a severe cold using Foley's Honey and Tar. It claims instant comfort and a healing sensation with a guaranteed result. Signed by H J Moogh and company. Also mentions food apples by the barrel and a public notice of bill payment cessation by James Keesey Jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
H. J. Moogh
W. F. Juogkunz
The Markets Closing Quotation Sheet
Carcacgo reports May wheat at 69 and May oats at 234 while January pork lard ribs price levels show $10.02 $5.47 $5.25. Union stock yard notes cattle hogs sheep with gains to 10 cent, 12,000 hogs and 17,000 sheep. C. W. Killen lists Chicago and Northwestern receipts and prices with mixed grain and livestock values for today and estimates for tomorrow.
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Carcacgo
Board of Trade
May Corp
Specia
Union Stock Yard
Idkt
C. W.killen
Fry’s Block
Chicago
Cucano
Dee
Last week before inventory offers on grocery prices
Reader note on December sale items lists crackers, syrups, soaps, eggs, flours, canned vegetables, peas, coffee, raisins, cranberries, oranges, prunes, honey, raspberries, olives and chocolate. The ad promotes low prices on multiple staples and novelty garden items prior to inventory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swift
Marvel
S. & B. Mystic
Boston
Cease
Gene
Walter Baker
Jardenieres
Rom
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Dorman
Mr. and
Mrs. Henry
Laura Johnson
Proctor
L. F. Henderson
Benton Street
Anna Kramer
Henderson
Joey
Stephenson Street
Fred
Hammeretta
Chas. B. Craig
Carrie Prestine
Iroquois Street
Dunn
Craig
John
Knights of the Globe Hall
Martha Washington Garrison
Knights of the Globe Home
Mrs. Altenbern
Nellie Alternbern
Clark Avenue
Pearl City
Cyrus Hoy
Savanna
Mable Betz
Jess Fitzwater
Samuel Betz
Oscar Penticoff
Naperville
D. R. H. Baker
Monticello
Ao Baker
James Peck
Dr. Smith
Nellie Starkey
Stockton
Oliver Barnes
Frank Barnes
E. C. Clippinger
Matthis
Hiram Ditzler
Fred Myers
Emil Papenfuss
Angie Mitchell
Hanover
Barrett
Charles
Mary Friday
Olive Eby
Dixon
Allen Hahn
Henry Robinson
Manchester
Iowa
W. B. Clay
Valpariso
Ind
Grace Young
Monroe
Wis
Leslie Lamb
A. K. Eby
Marshaltown
John A. Sleer
Lanark
Hettie Shively
Archie Betz
Beloit
Palmer
Independence
Mr. Harmon
Ben Matthis
Carthage
Harry “Scott ‘Ie
Des Moines
Aug. Volkers, Jr
Ann Arbor
H. F. Aspinwall
Sarah Clow
Jnc. Hayes
H. C. Best
Washington Scott
Fred Wheat
Byron Christmas
Jacob Krohn
Galesburg
Laura Gemmill
Blanche Christie
Peter Bixler
W.S. Markley
Chadwick
Henry Sack
H. Behringer
H. Capron
Princeton
Ill
O. B. Bidwell
W. H. Wilhelms
Beaver Valley Bank
Parkersburg
Town
Stephenson St
H. D. Conover
James Keesey, Jr
the New Book Store
Koec
Brown & Dollmeyer
Northwestern
Minneapolis
Duluth
New York Stock Market
C. W. Killen
Fry's Block
Atchinson
Stael Wire
Toy Gods
Ches
Ohio
Ayede Ee
Federal Steel
Manhattan
Sika
Tok Q. A
Georse Sega Senses
N. Pacifen
Ishe
N. Pacific
Glig
Union
Galena
Schoeffel & Brockhausen
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