Baileyville Notes From Our Own Correspondent
From Batteyville Feb 6 sleigh bells ring as more snow would help slslaking. Mrs Aug Kilker Sr ill with Judy trouble. Dr Frisbie attending. W H Diffenbaugh from Freeport seen on streets. Band concert and entertainment planned for library funds. Rev J H Haustine Mt Morris to lecture Feb 18 on the Philippine islands. proceeds to memorial fund for Rev Caleb Foster. Public school program Feb 10 at Kraus hall for library benefit featuring music, recitations, and demonstrations. local guests Kaney, Moore, Busch, Heller, Linnemann, Roskam and many others. Robt Moore and family visiting Grove. oil tank leak in Thoron Bros store springing a flood threat without timely discovery by Mr Thoren.
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Baileyville
Batteyville
Aug. Kilker
Judy
J. H. Haustine
Mt. Morris
Baptist Church
Philippine Islands
Hanstine
Ogle County Bible Society
Caleb Foster
Kraus Hall
Ida Moore
George Kaney
L. H. Carpenter
Tda Moore
Bena Niehaus
Fannie Roskam
Fredie Minen
Froggy
Harry Fryer
Mary Burma
George Busker
Little Susie
Tillie Burma
Jim Peter
Chas. Heller
Chas. Linnemann
Minnie Heller
Robert Moore
Jennie Daniels
Rena Niehaus
Monsieur Thiers
America
Walter Fosha
Alfred Kaney
Albert ‘Roskam
Judge Spiken
Little Christel
Lewis Kaney
Daisies
Hattie de Weerdt
Fire Fiend
Thieves
Farce
Handy Andy
Robt. Moore
German Valley Notes From Our Own Correspondent
German Valley reports snowfall but poor sleighing with residents recent arrivals from Chicago and frequent visitors. The community mourns John Heeren and Mrs. M Denekas while revivals and meetings continue at local churches. Local weather, weddings, sales, and visits by residents from nearby towns fill the period.
Snowy Apron of News From Rock Grove and Nearby
Rock Grove Iowa Feb 5 A few more inches of snow would make fine sleighing. Fredrick Hofmister of Britt is visiting his son George and old friends. B G Cooper was in Rockford on business. W H Maurer and T L Wilson drove to Davis last Saturday afternoon. Born to Mr and Mrs Chas Barker a baby boy. J J Shaffer was at Freeport several days last week. Dr McGraw of Davis was in town on professional business last Friday. Albert Hofmeister and Henry Gebhart are cattle dehorning specialists. call on them. The dramatic company postponed to Feb 10 due to storm. Knights of the Globe meet Feb 9 to admit new members. Elder W H Fouke preached in the Evangelical church and held communion services in Oakley and town churches. preaching will continue every evening next week. Wesley Raymer of Spencer Iowa.
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Rock Grove
Fredrick Hofmister
Britt
George
B. G. Cooper
Rockford
W. H. Maurer
T. L. Wilson
Davis
Chas
Barker
J. J. Shaffer
Freeport
Pearl City
Brown’s Hall
Marshall
Mars Aspinwall
Herbert Himes
Jacob Knapp
Knapp
Pearl Ity
Geo. Bender
Lynn Hollister
Delevan
Wis
Fred Kloster
Lutheran Aid Society
R. D
Henry Althofer
J. J. Freas
Maurice Hughes
Charles Barrett
Michael Reardon
Lena
F. F. Kuhlemeyer
Calvin Giddings
Aberdeen
Luther Geddings
Loran
Fern Shank
Joe Callen
Mr. Callen
George Shunk
Douglas
Savanna
John Mishler
Chicago
John Saxby
Exvenoy Frosty Morning Settles Local News
Exvenoy February 5. Mrs. Fred Miller and daughter Ethel traveled to Freeport Tuesday morning while Lena section workers toiled to Eleroy against wind and cold. A large church attendance marked the funeral of Henry Wehmeier at the German church. The Stock Creamery re-elected its board with minor changes. Two carloads of hogs shipped Sunday night.
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Fred Miller
Ethel
Freeport
Lena
Eleroy
Frank Brandt
Otto Meiers
Alfred Isaac
Lanark
Judge Isaac
Brandt and Corman
Knights of the Globe
L. T. Turner
Thos. Starr
Flanigan
Geo. Death
Walter Seidle
Henry Wehmeier
Bates
T. D. Smallwood
America
John T. Brandt
Stock Creamery Company
Herman Prasse
J. W. Stock
E. Richards
Geo
Local Notes From Davis Area Dwellers
Davis Feb 5 Paul Ende left for Chicago after a two week visit with his parents. D Feltz shipped hogs and cattle to Chicago last Wednesday. Miss Furgeson of Pecatonica visits grandmother Mrs Messinger. J D Boyles shipped four carloads of hogs last week. F O Cronemiller of Rock City was a town caller last Tuesday. J D Boyles has taken down his…
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Davis
Paul Ende
Chicago
D. Feltz
Miss Furgeson
Pecatonica
P. Messinger
J. D. Boyles
F. O. Cronemiller
Rock City
Snow storm brings cheer to Afolkey residents
Our Own Correspondent notes a weekend snow storm delighting locals. Visitors include John Lesher at J. Dubs, L. O. Kuntz and family at C. B. Boardner, and D. F. Harlacher at C. B. Boardner. Charlie Sidle plans a short departure with brother John to run the creamery. Preachers B F. Luddy and Rev. Schultz filled local churches. Mrs. Kate McClain ill. Wm. Neuchwander and Henry Fisher observed on streets. Dr. Saucerman seen passing through town.
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J Aro
John Lesher
J. Dubs
L. O. Kuntz
D. F. Harlacher
C. B. Boardner
Charlie Sidle
John
B. F. Luddy
United Evangelical Church
Kate McClain
Schultz
Bethel Church
Wm. Neuchwander
Henry Fisher
Rock Grove
Dr. Saucerman
Pearl City Notes From February News Brief
Snow fell Saturday night but little sleighing progress. A theatre company booked at Brown's hall and the village board to meet. A marshal to replace Mars Aspinwall who resigns to move away. Numerous local visits sales and funerals reported. Notable incidents include Chester Schock breaking his leg, Sheb Lamb losing part of a finger, and plans for farming and construction around Pearl City.
George Beadell home on South Maine street for sale
South Maine street known as the George Beadell home. The property has been offered for sale at a low fiq ure for some time. There will be meetings every night this week at the Lutheran church. Two large and handsome new street lamps have been placed on Main street in place of two old ones. It would be a fine thing if all the old ones could be discarded. Tuesday evening Howard Hileman had a gathering of his young friends to celebrate his birthday. The even ing was devoted to crokinale and a fine supper was the finale of a pleas ant evening.
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Maine Street
George Beadell
Lutheran Church
Main Street
Howard Hileman
Reflection on a Virginia judge and a boy witness
In a Virginia Bar address James P. Harrison recalls an eminent Virginia judge who sat with his feet up. A defense sought a black boy as a witness. the Commonwealth’s attorney questioned him about swearing. The boy’s reply, humorously quipping about punishment, ends with the judge threatening the boy and the boy retorting that he had already admitted lying.
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Virginia State Bar Association
James P. Harrison
Danville
Virginia
Commonwealth
106 Young
Sind
Jess
New York Sun
Bethesda Mineral Spring Water Cure Ad
Bethesda, Nature's Own Cure. Bethesda Mineral Spring Water in nature's own specific for cures of all diseases of the kidneys. Many are the cases in which Bethesda has cured after all else had failed. It is endorsed and prescribed by the most eminent physicians. Ask your druggist for it. Sold in sealed half-gallon bottles only. Bethesda Mineral Spring Co., Wauk esha, Wis.
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Bethesda
Bethesda Mineral Spring Co
Waukesha
Wis
Smith Studio Offers Bargain on Platinos
The Smith Studio at 117 Stephenson Street trims prices by one dollar per dozen on their platinos priced at three and four dollars. No change in quality, per H B Ggoon of 23cd4w.
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Smith
Stephenson St
H. B. Ggoon
French Oysters as seen by an American consul in Bordeaux
Albion W. Tourgee details European oyster culture, describing the Bassin d Arcachon, tidal channels, and tile farming methods. He notes shell quality, price variations, labor by barefoot workers, and a preference for half shells in France, contrasting with American Blue Points. He urges cultivation to preserve size and flavor.
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Albion W. Tourgee
Bordeaux
Europe
Ifrance
Bassin d’Arcachon
Colfte de Gascoigne
Bay of Biscay
Department of
Gironde
Avenstam
Marennnes
France
Whitstable
Fle
Two Couplets in a London Praise Note
A remark from a New York Mail and Express item recalls how Sir Henry Irving received an autograph from the veteran doorkeeper at the president's room. Florence added his name, Mor ence neat lines, and Hill Nye and Young are cited for witty or complimentary inscriptions.
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Fleury Irving
Sir Henry
Billy” Plorence
Henry Irving
Morence
Hill Nye
Young
Florence
Stanhope
New York Mail and Express
Joke on the Speaker Stirs House Debut for Poster
Mr. Foster jokes about the Speaker and Representative George W. Poster in his first interview with Speaker Henderson. Poster asks to join the committee of the whole and hints at other possible selection, while Henderson smiles as cigars pass in the House.
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Foster
George W. Poster
Henderson
Atr. Loster
Speaker
Mir Poster
Afr. Poster
China
Washington Times
Gospel Elevator Stuns Kansas Town With Painted Texts
A Lebanon Kansas elevator, described as the plains’ gospel display, is decorated on all four sides with gaudy preaching texts. The owner, a prominent grain buyer, hires a sign painter to cover the largest building in town with messages urging confession and conversion visible for miles. He plans to refresh the texts as they become familiar.
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Levator
Kansas
Lebanon
Prairie
Leslie's Weekly
New Mail Box Apparatus Rotates Card Holder Chain
An updated mail collection device uses an endless chain of card holders to indicate the amount in each collection. A rotating auction opens the box, and Wills adds a new card in front of the indicator slot to mark the current tally.
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Wills
Moon Atmosphere Debate Followers Lunar Gases
A fragmented discussion argues that lunar eruptions could have released vast gases forming a tenuous atmosphere. Analysts suggest residual atmospheric traces may still exist but are hard to detect amid the moon’s solid surface and diffusion effects.
When Jay Gould Wrestled with a Schoolmate Ledger
John Burroughs recalls a boyhood wrestling incident with Jay Gould told to Theodore Dreiser. Gould proposed rules, broke them, and, after a playful struggle, declared victory with a sly laugh as his opponent admitted defeat.
Robert's Grave Legend in Montgomery Churchyard
A barren mound called Robert's Grave is marked by a cross of clean earth in Montgomery churchyard. Local tale says the grave hides the remains of a man hanged for stealing evidence and that grass will never grow there. Those who attempt to plant grass supposedly meet a fatal end.
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Montgomery
Robert
Apg
Cardiff
Western
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