Boston Coffee and Mocha At 30 Cents A Pound
In the grocery department a straight patent flour is $1.00 per sack. White Satin flour marketed as king of flours. Special prices on canned goods. Headquarters for coffees and teas with Boston, Java and Mocha offered at 30 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Java
Santa Aus
Rork
Freeport
Pettijohn
Vermont
New York
Rio
Burrell's
Stephenson Street
Governor Bradley Plans Resignation Cited By Health
A Frankfort dispatch reports Governor Bradley intends to resign soon due to ill health. The announcement states the move is prompted by poor health concerns and follows extensive governing duties in Kentucky.
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Bradle O
Lexington
Frankfort
Bradley
Illinois Central May Buy Ohio Valley Railroad Sale
Judge Barr approved a decree for the sale of the Ohio Valley railroad in receivership to John Mcleod. The line runs from Evansville Indiana to Hopkinsville Kentucky, about thirty miles. Illinois Central is expected to bid with the upset price set at 1 500 000 dollars.
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Ohio Valley Railroad
McLeod
Louisville
Barr
John Mcleod
Evansville
Ind
Hopkinsville
Illinois Central
Central Trust Company of New York
Chicago Saloonkeeper Murdered
John Murphy was found dead in his saloon at 725 Root Street with a crushed head and beaten chin. A poker by the bed is suspected as the murder weapon. William Powers, a colored porter in the adjoining room, is under arrest on suspicion and denies involvement. Robbery appeared to be the motive as the saloon was overturned and windows wide open.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Cuicano
John Murphy
Root Street
William Powers
Murphy
Extraordinary Session Called by Governor Harris in Indian Territory
Denison Texas December 29 special. Governor Harris has summoned the legislature to convene in an extraordinary session at Tishomingo on January 5 to receive the Dawes commission report. The committee, appointed to confer with the Dawes commission, will oppose any concessions.
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Denison
Texas
Harris
Indian Territory
Tishomingo
Dawes Commission
Banks Close Doors In Minneapolis And Roanoke
The Columbia National Bank in Minneapolis closed its doors this morning with capital stock of 200000 dollars. The Commercial National Bank in Roanoke also shut down today. Its latest statement on November 21 shows assets of 268704 dollars, stock 100000, surplus 25000, owing depositors 75000, other liabilities 35000.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Columbia National Bank
Capital
Roanoke
Commercial National Bank
Weather outlook for Tlinois in late December
Cuicano reports light rains this afternoon with unsettled weather tonight and Wednesday. Light southerly winds are expected as the area experiences a mild, damp spell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuicano
Tlinois
Danish Count and Miss Bonaparte Wed in Washington
The wedding of Count Adam de Moltke Huitfeldt of Denmark and Miss Louise Eugenie Bonaparte, daughter of the late Col Jerome Bonaparte, was held in Washington with Cardinal Gibbons officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Adam de Moltke Huitfeldt
Denmark
Louise Eugenie Bonaparte
Col
Jerome Bonaparte
Cardinal Gibbons
Baltimore
Spanish Steamer Carrantes Foundered in Biscay Bay
The Spanish steamer Carrantes foundered in the Bay of Biscay off Samtander. She carried a crew of twenty two men, twenty of whom were drowned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samtander
Carrantes
Bay of Biscay
Firebug Isaac Zuker Sentenced to 34 Years in Supreme Court
New York Dec 29 Isaac Zuker a second firebug was sentenced today in the supreme court to 34 years imprisonment. The Industrial School officers and teachers thank ED Kingsley Mrs J S Gater L F Burrell and others for funding the Christmas entertainment on May 8 at the school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Isaac Zuker
Supreme Court
Industrial School
ED Kingsley
J. 8. Gater
L. F. Burrell
CocuRan
Harriet M. Burbank Piano Teacher Advertises Studio
Harriet M. Burbank, a piano teacher, lists studio at 149 West Street offering lessons and instruction. The notice references an 11 360dtf filing code.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriet M. Burbank
West Street
Hitt Has a Cranor Providing the Machine Goes to Pieces
General Smith D Atkins of Freeport Ill stops in Washington after Christmas visit with daughter and backs Bob Hitt for Illinois Senate if the political machine fractures. Atkins recalls prophesies about John Tanner to governor and Palmer successor, while signaling support for Hitt in Springfield caucus. He emphasizes no political mission, just rest en route home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tanner
Washington, D. C
Chicago Inter- Ocean
Smith D. Atkins
Freeport
Ill
Washington
North Carolina
General Atking
Congressman Hitt
Illinois
Hitt
Madden
Minots
Cook County
John R. Tanner
John
United States
John M. Palmer
Tom Platt
John Tanner
Springfield
Chicago
Bob Hitt
Palmer
Senate
Atkins
White Caps Kill Prosecution Witness and Wife in Sevier County
Masked men believed to be white caps shot and killed William Whaley, a former prosecuting witness recently released from prison, and his wife in Sevier County Tennessee early today. The target was Whaley who had testified against criminals and had just reentered society after penitentiary time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville
Tenn
William Whaley
Sevier County
Whaley
Uprising of the Natives Extended in the Philippines
A Manila dispatch reports the rising has spread to Dulacan province with fighting between troops and insurgents. A large number of rebels have been arrested and clashes continue as authorities push to quell the rebellion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mavrio
Special
Manilla
Phillippine Islands
Dulucan
Dulacan
Closing market quotes from Onr1oaco and Union Stock Yards
Dec wheat 80, Dec corn 164, pork 86 62, lard 3.70, ribs 3.80, Jan and May futures listed. Union Stock Yards quotes show cattle steady to best beeves 3.30 to 5.25, stockers 2.70 to 3.80, Texans 3.00 to 3.85, hog receipts 23,000 with prices 3.20 to 3.40, sheep steady 2.50 to 3.75, lambs 3.50 to 5.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Stock Yards
the Drover’a Journal
Christmas Exercises at St. Pius Hall For St. Joseph’s Kids
A large turnout gathered at St. Pius hall last evening for Christmas exercises organized by the St. Pius society. The event supported the children of St. Joseph’s church with a decorated Christmas tree, gifts for the youngsters, and light refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
3. Pius Hall
St. Pius Society
St. Joseph’s Church
Notable Daily Movements and Local Events
A summary of daily notices includes several Chicago trips by J Fred Smith, Ernest Hermeneier, and D H Bokhof for business and study. Village social life features a Woodmen band seek for a solo cornet, church events, funerals for ex mayor Fry, and a Christmas party at St Marys hall. Elgin board notes butter sales and officer elections, plus a Galena livery yard tale of a man who used his own team, tricking a hire charge.
Episcopal Sunday School Joy at Harlow College
Grace Episcopal Church Sunday School children gathered at Harlow College last night for a Christmas program. The room was bright with candles, cornucopias, and ornaments as kids sang carols, presented pieces, played games, and received candy houses and miniature dolls from the decorated tree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Episcopal
Harlow College
Grace Episcopal Church
Harlow Business College
Family Reunion at Leitzell Home in Freeport
Christmas gathering at H. B. Leitzell residence in Freeport featured Dr. J. B. Leitzell’s family and local friends. Guests enjoyed a generous dinner with two turkeys, cake, pie, fruit and other fare, with praise for Mrs Leitzell and Harry’s hospitality. Prof Miller, after two years of work, plans to travel east and return January 4 for duties. many benefited from his treatments for chronic disease, described as a blessing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. B. Leitzell
Freeport
J. B. Leitzell
Orangeville
Mra. Leitzell
Harry
Miller
Life in Lena Suburb Highlights and Visits
Lena December notes include Stewart Graham from Freeport and Frank Hulls visiting on business. Lena lodge I O O F met in regular session as Sam Cromer returns from Christmas with relatives. Ina and Jennie Newell from Chicago visit O A Newell and wife. Wm. Whittick visits Chicago. H W Crotzer and H Houser plan a January road trip for an Indiana wholesale house. Thomas Wales awarded a $30 monthly pension. Tax books opened by So. Collector Roe at Chas. Waite & Co. J D Hinds first to pay taxes. Van Dyke of the Cen tral visits on business. Mrs. J Pickard of Chicago visiting Lena relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena
van Dyke
The
Central
J. ©. Pickard
Chicago
It May Do as Much for You
Fred Miller of Irving Ill suffered long from kidney trouble with back pain and bladder issues. After years of failed cures he began Electric Bitters about a year ago and found relief at once. The remedy is advertised as curing kidney and liver troubles and offering rapid relief. A large bottle costs 50 cents at Emmert & Burrell's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Miller
Irving, Ill
Emmert & Burrell’s
Bargains in Four Days Half-Price Sale at 99c Store
An advertisement invites shoppers to a four day sale at the 99c Store with items offered at half price. The notice emphasizes substantial discounts and urges customers to take advantage of the limited event running from late December.
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Kingsley’s Department Store
Grocery Department
Stephenson
Burrell’s
Stephenson St
Ennenga & Wagners
Ennenga & Wagner
Galen St
William 0. Bradley
Marmets
Emmert & Burrell
J. ‘Fred Smith
Mra. de Jongh
Forreston
Ernest Hermeneier
Woodmen
D.'H. Bokhof
Mae Meyers
Gertrude Menzel
Rockford
C.'W. Rodebaugh
M. K. Rodebaugh
Oscar Ritzman
Lancaster
J. N. McDowell
A. W. Bates
L. J. Pelok
Oregon
C. J. Fry
Tracy Janngen
Jennie Higgins
Henry Lichtenberger
D.C. Stover
California
Home Social Club
Leslie A. Munn
Y. P. ©. U. of the United Brethren Church
People’s Church
J. L. Robinson
Dr. Nicholson
Schmid Bros
A. E. Stevenson
State of
Independent Order of Forresters
Mohawk I. O. F
George Meigs
Belvidere
C. L. Hawkinson
Georgie Meigs
Omaha
Neb
Meigs
St. Mary’s Church
St. Mary’s Hall
Hollnapple
Elgin Board of Trade
Winslow
Shannon
Baileyville
John Newman
G. H. Gurler
W. W. Sherwin
L. 8. Taylor
A. M. C. Todson
H. B. Gurler
Galena
U.S
Schulte & Siegee
Toai
WM. Walton
Freeport, Ill
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