Illinois Supreme Court curbs county tax ferret duties
The Illinois Supreme Court ruled against employing tax ferrets by county boards to uncover omitted taxes. It held the board may only levy taxes based on existing assessments, not hunt for omissions. The decision affects McLean and Henry counties, ending anticipated fees for George Manlove. Probate and delinquent child custody cases also discussed.
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Illinois
Supreme Court
County Board of Supervisors
McLean
Henry County
George Manlove
Illnois
Charles Stevens
Circuit Court
Appellate Court
Ll. Y. Sherman
Senate
Frank Lynch
Julia Hutchinson
Cook County
Lynch
Joseph Schwartz
Samuel Schwartz
St. Charles
Toto
General Assembly
Jennie Coliff
Fanny Cohen
Corn Huskers Get Good Pay For Field Labor
A 24 year old Bloomington man reports earning $67.37 after 21 days husking 2,450 bushels of corn at 2 1/2 cents per bushel. He notes daily gains of about $3.20 with board and lodging provided, and says many workers already husk corn in Illinois and Indiana, with shucking machines available but strong wrists and effort still key.
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Bloomington
Yorka
Ilinois Central
Indiana
Illinois
Will Bennett
Remarkable corn husking feats described in Bureau county work
The piece recounts a Bureau county man who husked 162 bushels and forty pounds of corn in nine and a half hours, earning 8.10 dollars plus a 20 dollar wager. It notes pay rates from 3 to 5 cents per bushel, comments on husker technique, heart fatigue, and the daily routine from dawn to after dark, with farmers sometimes preferring husked ears ground with husk and cob for feed.
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Bureau County
Bennett
Indiana
Anarchist Berkman Converts to Christianity in Prison
Alexander Berkman, long imprisoned for the Frick shooting, has embraced Christianity at the Allegheny county workhouse in Pittsburg. He leads chapel services, aids as assistant chaplain, studies languages, and plans to publish a life history and urge ex-friends to renounce anarchism.
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Alexander Berkman
Allegheny County
Pittsburg
Henry C. Frick
Workhouse
Berkman
America
Western
Pennsylvania
Berkian
Fimbris
Berkmann
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure Promises Quick Digestive Relief
Indigestion is overcome by Kodol Dyspepsia Cure which digests what you eat and lets the stomach rest to recover. It relieves indigestion belching of gas sour stomach heartburn and enables digestion to transform foods into rich red blood. Sold by all druggists.
Advertised Letter List for Week Ending December 23 1905
The Breen Part pastornee is reminded of letters advertised for the week ending December 23 1905. Names listed include Lambs Cyphers Mrs Weney Tunes Mrs J Roberts Mrs d é Voss Miss Mathaba Hosser D W Meyer Christian Clandentng John Wo Mekeever Dr Girpham Padiner W M Herbert Edwin L Bopes BR Hauck Frank Pippert EF A Higgins John Jeed Mion Hubbert J Steffins Dr Long J D Severson Ney J Moon D G Steele Samuel Mundschenk F P Sweatt T J Walker Jd Persons calling for above letters please state Advertised December 23 1905. Postmaster ATKINS
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Breen
Lambs, Cyphers
Weney Tunes
J. Roberts
D. É. Voss
Mathaba
Hosser
D. W. Meyer
Christian Clandentng
John Wo Mekeever
Dr Girpham
Padiner
W. M
Dr. Herbert
Edwin L. Bopes
BR. Hauck
Frank Pippert
A. Higgins
John J.eed
Mion Hubbert
Steffins
Dr. Long
J. D. Severson
Ney J. Moon
D.G. Steele
Samuel Mundschenk
F. PP. Sweatt
T. J. Walker
J.d
Buith DD
Atkins
Postquister
Burdett Pivots on Tuner Orders to Vegger Phones
FE. J. Burdett places orders for a pisvo tuner and directs Brown & Dollmeyers to Vegger by telephone.
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FE. J. Burdett
Brown & Dollmeyers
Dauy Jovanar Delivered to Tar Oil Districts
A brief report notes the Dauy Jovanar is delivered to every part of the oily tar region. The item appears in transit to multiple locations, indicating broad distribution within the oil sector.
Northwestern Fireman Killed in Rockford Train Accident
Fireman Fred Nordberg died after a broken driving rod from a Freeport passenger train smashed into the engine cab near Emerson plant in Rockford. Engineer John Riehansperger stopped the train. Nordberg died at Rockford hospital from a fractured skull. Nordberg, unmarried, resided in Chicago. conductor Albert Hahnss lived in Freeport. engineer Reihansperger from West Chicago.
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Northwestern
Rockford
Rockford Register-Gazette
Northwestern Road
Fred Nordberg
Emerson & Company
West End
Rockford Hospital
Nordberg
Freeport
Chicago
Emerson Plant
Independence Avenue
John Riehansperger
Emerson
West Chicago
Albert Hahns
Fifty Farm Boys to Urbana at College Short Course
Superintendent Frank H. Hall expects at least fifty farm boys from across the state to attend the Urbana corn judging and stock school at the college of agriculture for two weeks. The program aims to impart practical study of corn, cattle, horses and hogs while inspiring new ideas and ideals, with premiums and instruction valued highly by contestants and parents alike.
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Frank H. Hall
Urbana
College of Agriculture
Bucklen Arnica Salve Praised By Hope Reader
No secret about Bucklen s Arnica Salve for cuts sores fever sores sore eyes boils and more. Gregory of Hope Texas reports quick relief from a sore eye and recommends the product sold at Joseph Bamert s drug store.
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Bucklen
RG , Gregory
Hope
Texas
Joseph Bamert
Sanitarium Gift Accepted for Las Vegas Property
At a Chicago board meeting of the National Fraternal Sanitarium it was voted to accept a gift of 1000 acres and a building valued around 500000, near Las Vegas New Mexico from the Santa Fe Railroad. The Montezuma hotel, six miles from town, will serve tubercular patients at cost, with the Fraternal City to rise around the sanatorium at 6200 feet elevation.
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National Fraternal Sanitarium
Palmer House
Chicago
Las Vegas
N. M
Santa Fe Railroad Company
Montezuma
Las Vegas Hot Springs
United States
Teachers Meet in Springfield Illinois Association Session
County Superintendent Grove Principal L A Fulwider and many teachers traveled to Springfield for the Illinois Teachers association annual session with about 2500 educators expected. Governor Deneen will welcome attendees and prominent school men will give addresses. J M Pace of McDonough county will discuss needed legislation as county superintendents gather.
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Grove
L. A. Fulwider
Springfield
Illinois Teachers’ Association
Deneen
J. M. Pace
McDonough County
Pace
Dougherty
Peoria
I. M. Edwards
Lee County
J. C. Thompson
J. E. Bangs
Walter F. Kimsey
Perry County
Charles Hertel
St. Clair County
Livingstone Lord
Charleston
Paul Shorey
Chicago
Violations of Game Law Reported in Illinois
Springfield December 22 conv ictions for violations of the Illinois game law were reported to State Game Commissioner Wheeler last week. Offenses included hunting without license by Morrel Marden Gaap Donaghy Griesedick Sewall Ort Reed and others with fines and jail in some cases. out of season killings by Wilson Bernard and Murchison. a Sec 2 violation by Lamostis. and a small fine for killing song birds by DuBois.
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Springfield
Wheeler
Fred Morrel
Rushville
Schuyler County
Frank Marden
Chicago
Cook County
Ray Gaap
Littleton
John Donaghy
Vienna
Johnson County
A. B. Griesedick
St. Louis
Jos. Sewall
Decatur
Macon County
Peter Johnson
Peter Sauber
Ben McOuan
Virgil
Kane County
Thos. H. Cook
Dahlgren
Hamilton County
Pierce Ort
Kingston
DeKalb County
Robert Reed
Morris
Grundy County
Elmer Wilson
John Bernard
Powellton
Hancock County
J. C. Murchison
James Lamostis
Whittington
Franklin County
Charles DuBois
Cobden
Union County
J Marks Opens Gents Cleaning Room Under Neiman Bros
Notice announces J Marks opening a Gents Cleaning and Pressing room under Neiman Bros with invites to friends and patrons. Services listed include pants pressed 10c coats pressed 25c and suits pressed 40c with repressing at low prices.
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J. Marks
Neiman Bros
Water bills due with early payment discount
The Freeport Water Company announces semi annual water bills are due January 1 1906 at 194 Van Buren St. A 10 percent discount applies to bills paid in full before that date. Office will be open evenings between Christmas and New Years. Mrs Austin's pancakes advertised for breakfast at leading hotels and restaurants.
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van Buren St
Freeport Waiter Company
Low fare excursion to New Orleans via Northwestern
Very low rates to New Orleans Louisiana on the Northwestern line for excursion tickets sold December 26 to 28 inclusive with return until January 6 inclusive. Tickets available through Chicago and Northwestern Railway agents. This sale supports the American Association for the Advancement of Science.
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New Orleans
Louisiana
American Association For the Advancement of Science
Chicago & Northwestern Railway
Excursion Tickets Offer for Illinois Farmers Institute
Reduced price excursion tickets announced for the Illinois Farmers Institute at Decatur via Northwestern Railway. Tickets available January 1 and 2, limited return travel. Sales directed through agents in Chicago and vicinity, offering discounted fares for travelers to the event.
Revered Jurist Tuley Dead After Long Career in Chicago
Milwaukee Dec 26 Tudge Tuley of Chicago died at Pennoyer sanatorium in Kenosha at 2:30 pm yesterday from nervous exhaustion after overwork. Born in Louisville March 4 1827, Tuley moved to Chicago with his mentor family, studied law, and served as a lieutenant in the Mexican War. He later practiced law, briefly enlisted, and saw service with a New Mexico campaign before returning to mustering out and opening a Santa Fe practice. He will have a private funeral at his Chicago home.
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Milwaukee
Tudge Tuley
Cicago
Pennoyer
Skenosha
Chicago
Old Kentucky
Lortsville
West
Louisville
Duncan Loughborough
Judge Virie
Louisville Law Institute
Young Tuley
Miley
Windis
Newby
Steving Price
Young Saley
New Mexico
Waois
Tuley
Santa Fe
N. M
PITTED AGAINST J. E. GARY Frontiersman lawyers form lifelong bond
Joseph F. Gary practiced law at Santa Fe, meeting Tuley as opposing counsel in a murder case. Their friendship spanned a lifetime. Tuley served as New Mexico attorney general 1849 to 1851, then returned to Chicago where Cary also moved. Judge Paley and Tuley shaped Cook County law, with Tuley officiating on criminal cases and state matters.
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Santa Fe
Joseph F. Gary
Tuley
Gary
New Mexico
Chicago
Young Cary
Chi- Cho
Paley
Cook County
Ife
Cidengo
Isto
Elrenit
Long
Circuit Court
Thley
Flo
Judge Dunne
Dunne
Miley
Gary Nost
Tules
Katherine Halmonson
Missouri
Dying of Famine and Consumption Cures Promised
A printed health notice cites Wm. Myers of Cearfoss Maryland claiming recovery from consumption after using Dr King’s New Discovery. It markets the remedy as relief for coughs colds sore throat bronchitis and pneumonia prevention with guaranteed bottles priced 60 cents to 1.00 and a free trial bottle offered.
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Wm. Myers
Cearfoss
Dr. King
Waterloo water hose accident halts yardmaster
A railroad water incident near Waterloo disrupted yard operations for a day. Haggin thoroughbreds traveling east with an Illinois Central crew caused chaos when a three inch hose flooded a yardmaster, stunning him and injuring his ability to work. No fatalities are reported.
Cook Lena Receives 5000 Dollar Christmas Gift
New York reports banker Jacob H. Schiff gave his cook Lena 5000 dollars as a Christmas present. The Schiff family praises Lena for twenty five years of loyal service. Mrs Schiff adds a diamond ring while others send gifts. Lena remains financially independent and celebrated for her cooking craft.
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New York
Jacob H. Schiff
Lena
M. L. Schiff
Schiffs
Schiff
Lucullus
Germany
Freeport Man in Trouble over Boarding Bill
Gatena Tribune reports a Freeport arrival in Gatena who owes $18 for board at the City hotel. He left town, was later arrested in Wisconsin, and brought to Darlington, La Fayette County. Landlord Jeffrey travels there to pursue the case. a woman is said to be involved and heavier charges may follow.
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Gatena Tribune
Gatena
Freeport
Darlington
Wis
Jeffrey
City
Wisconsin
la Fayette County
DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve Aids Piles and Sores Relief
The soothing salve soothes inflamed areas such as piles sores cuts and boils. It draws out inflammation reduces swelling and acts as a rebefacient aiding blood flow to diseased parts and helping Nature remove the trouble. Sold by all druggists.
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DeWitt
New Steam Laundry Now Open for Business
A local laundry advertises its opening with contact details. New Steam Laundry offers pickup service by wagon, calling at 164 Van Buren St. Phone 792 is provided for scheduling bundles of soiled linen.
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Clark'ss
van Buren St
Chocolates and Bon Bons at Harpster’s Galena line
Harpster’s offers chocolates and bon bons for Christmas at 40 cts per box. Win Washburn & Son, Galena street liverymen, expanded with hacks and baggage wagons, ready for trains day and night. Also ready to handle funerals and parties from 169 Galena street, office phone 3869, residence 850.
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Harpster's
Win, Washburn & Son
Galena Street
Newbro's Herpicide Promises Hair Growth After Cure
The article touts Newbro's Herpicide as a destroyer of herpes and related scalp microbes causing dandruff itching and hair loss. It states the product kills the microbe, prompting new growth, and offers samples for 10 cents by mail from The Herpicide Co Detroit with agent Joseph Emmert.
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Newbro
Herpicide Co
Detrot
Joseph Emmert
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Board of Supervisors
BIBLE
Fraternal Association
Northwestern Inc
Luctuarye
Chicana
Western Railway
Murray F. Tuley
J. E. Gary
Paris
Raymond Prefontaine
Waterloo
San Francisco Chronicle
W. H. Snedaker
Illinois Central
John Mackey
Cook
Jacobh. Schiff and
Woda
August
Ataman
Jos. Emmert and
W. F. Jungkune
The
Neuralgyline Co
Wheeling
W. Va
Merck & O’brien’s
Chicago ST
Grand Opera House
Joseph Shipman
Virginia Drew Trescott
London
Kate
Houserr
Henry Davis
Hudson Theatre
PF. Guenther
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