Browne Chosen Amid Senate Caucus Shuffles
Springfield January 6 Republican senators met in a brief caucus with twenty seven of thirty eight present. They approved a slate for state offices led by James H Paddock retaining clerkship and included the first woman assistant enrolling clerk Evelyn Kino. Democrats held their caucus later choosing Lee O Neill Growre for speaker with Browne forces prevailing on several party posts. A long history of Knox links appears in a side note about his rise from modest beginnings to national office.
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Publiica
Henry M. Dunlap
Savoy
Stewart
James H. Paddock
Springfield
Henry MM. Dunlap
Thomas HB. Stewart
James St. Paddock
Senate
J. H. Byers
George W. Hall
Joseph Fugubra
C. H. Pitman
George W. Zinn
Evelyn Kino
Adele H. Smith
J. K. Brandenburg
John Johnson
P. P. Powell
William Petty
George Lindlaid
Marrinan
House
Edward
Shurtleff
Lee O'Neil Browne
Browne
Thomas Tippit
Olney
George M. McCormick
Alton
Frank W. Burton
Carlinville
Lee O'Neil Growre
Ottawa
Thomas Tippitt
Rushville
Trea
Whritea C. Distr
Mt. Verne
T. C. O'M Ren
Browne Cat
the Sanctis
Wippit
William O A. Kannally
Reme Cretie
A. M. Foster
Torowne
Abrahams
Alison
Alschuier
Peckemeyer
Lolin
Briscoe
Cermak
Clark
de Wolf
Untlon
Fahy
Erst
Forter
Geshkewich
Gorman
Acrobat badly hurt in failed triple somersault
Mark Germain, a Chicagoan and member of Herbert and Germain acrobatic team, fell on stage at the Majestic theater in Streator Illinois. He suffered a spinal injury likely to prove fatal after being dropped by his partner from a bar during a triple somersault.
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Mark Germaine
Herbert and Germaine
Majestic Theater
Shoot Neighbor's Son Over Blackmail Demand
In Chicago on January 6 an aged hermit, William Moeltentin, shot and killed Gerrert Schollens, the 17 year old neighbor's son, while defending himself from supposed blackmailers demanding 500 dollars. The rifle was loaned to Moeltentin by the victim's father a few hours earlier.
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Chicago
William Moekentin
Forty-Fourth Avenue
Thirty-First Street
Gerrert
Schollens
Moeltentin
Yievin
Eminent Lawyer Senator Knox Named for Cabinet
People of the Day profile Senator Philander Chase Knox of Pennsylvania, a leading lawyer in corporation law, slated for secretary of state in Taft's cabinet. Judge Taft praised Knox's service as the earthquake interrupted remarks.
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Philander Chase Knox
Pennsylvania
Aft
Sam
Knox
Taft
Twain Jokes About German Kaiser at Dinner
Mark Twain quips about the German Kaiser after an interview with the Morning Telegraph. He recalls traveling on the continent and a royal hallway anecdote where a palace lackey directs him to a wall to hear the ruler bowled.
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Morning Telegraph
Mark Twain
Salom
Bowling
Former Athlete May Head Harvard Presidency
Frames J. Storrow, a Boston family member and Harvard alumnus, is seen as a possible successor to Charles W. Eliet as Harvard president. A 45-year-old lawyer turned banker, he captained the 1885 Harvard eight that defeated Yale and led the crew to victory over Yale in 1883. He has served as a Harvard overseer since 1897, chaired the Boston school committee, and remains a noted alumni supporter.
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Frames J. Storrow
Charles W. Eliet
Harvard University
Boston
Law School
Storrow
Lee, Higginson & Co
Sinve
Boston School Committee
Deaths and Social News From Dakota County
Regular Dakota correspondent reports New Year events, gatherings, and local notices. Residents attended funerals, hosted visits, and teachers and church groups organized for the coming year. Social events include baptist and reform activities, Sunday schools officers, and a fountain pew presentation.
Local notes reflect quiet post holiday activity
Buena Vista on January 4 reports Isaac Hoot receiving a coal car and several residents relocating. Fred Maska will move to Red Oak to take charge of the station, while a man from Monticello Wisconsin will service the station here. Smith Brothers plan a move to Peter Myers farm near Red Oak this week. The Cantrill siblings surprised Lew Cantrill on his birthday December 27. Social visits include Fred Smith family with Wim Gift, Mrs. F. E. Parriott with children at Wm. Diveley, and Mrs. Hart’s Christmas in Freeport. Ross and Willie Utt hosted twenty-one friends for a Saturday night party with dancing and supper. Art Reed moved to the Borchardt farm. Mrs. Win Gift visited Peter Meyer’s in Scioto.
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Buena Vista
Isaac Hoot
Fred Maska
Red Oak
Monticello
Wis
Smith Brothers
Peter Myers
Lew Cantrill
Fred Smith
Wim
F. E. Parriott
Wm. Diveley
McConnell
Ford Paul
Ford Pash
Hart
Freeport
Ross
Willie Utt
Joe
Art Reed
Borchardt
Mrs. Win
Gift
Peter Meyer
Scioto
Baileyville church youth give Rev Thurman final gift
In Baileyville on January 4 the Reformed church youth surprised Rev and Mrs Thurman with a $45 gift. A late evening gathering followed with refreshments and a pleasant farewell. Visitors include Jacob DeVries of Parkersburg and Henry Janssen of Iowa Falls. Watch services at the Baptist church drew a small crowd due to severe cold. a lovefeast was held and a New Year bouquet presented to Rev Hubert with a gift of 22.
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Baptist Church
Ladies’ Aid Society
John van Deest
Ladies’ Aid Society of the Reformed Church
Ontjn Oltmans
Baileyville
Reformed Church
Henry Janssen
Iowa Falls
Henry van Deest
Pipestone
Minn
Hubert
Hio Schoonhoven
Harper
John Bechtold
Forreston
Messrs
George and
Henry Yos
Funeral for Mrs Herbert draws many from Winneshink
From Our Own Correspondent Winneshink Jan 4 Many residents attended the funeral of Mrs Herbert in Freeport Sunday afternoon. Thomas Berger has moved to Freeport to work in a ten cent store. Mr and Mrs Wm Bokenmeier plan a Kansas trip Tuesday to visit relatives. L A Mitchell of Zion City visits friends here. C Jacobs had a hay wagon accident last Wednesday, injuring a limb when overturned by wind. Mr and Mrs J M Lapp of Freeport visited J Lentz last Friday. Mr and Mrs F Smith visited Joliet friends last week. Mrs G A Mitchell and children visit friends near Freeport today.
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Winneshink
J. M. Lapp
Freeport
J. Lentz
F. Smith
Joliet
G. A. Mitchell
Local News Briefs From Ridott and Surrounding Areas
From Our Own Correspondent Mrs James Nate returns from Fort Dodge Iowa Stephen Rigney attends Springfield legislature Revival meetings continue Baby daughters arrive at Metz and Lesticow homes Ezra Rathbun and Geo Fogel celebrate New Year at Miller home Aetna Yeagle visits Preston Miller Sunday School officers elected for the year Superintendent E D Miller Assistant superintendent A T Folgate Secretary Joseph Miller Assistant secretary Louis Zipse Treasurer Charles Zipse Sr Librarian Vernie F Bender Assistant librarian Emma Meyers Organist Aetna M Yeagle Assistant organist Grace Carter Chorister A T Folgate Assistant chorister Emma Mey Missionary department president Mary S Elsesser Secretary Mrs John Stoll Treasurer Mrs Martin Reif Eugene Harnish proud of his young son Sunday school to present missionary program next Sunday Marriage of Anna Matilda Kottman to Frederick William Turner at bride’s parents home Rev J A Circle officiates The bride wears light tan satin gown A wedding dinner follows They will live near Ridott. friends wish them well
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Dakota
Ley
E. D. Herbert
Tiis Cross
Rockford
Lillian Stamp
J. J. Meyers
J. Terry
Mattoon
Wim. Mc8ilhiney
Harvey Youngblute
Freeport
Iowa
Muffley
Morse
A. BK. Wagner
J. J. Myers
Hazel Bobb
Miss Kampan
Bertha Weaver
G. S. Smith
Willie Hall
Wisconsin
Prof. McIntyre
Adeline
D. Cotherman
Wm. Sampson
Waynesville, Til
F. BR. Wolt
Ray Angle
G. A. Weaver
S. A. Weaver
James Nate
Harvey
Fort Dodge
Stephen Rigney
Springfield
Lewis Metz
Charles Lesticow
Ezra Rathbun
Orangeville
Geo. Fogel
E. D. Miller
Aetna Yeagle
Preston
A. T. Folgate
Joseph Miller
Louis Zipse
Teasurer
Chas. Zipse, Sr
Vernie F. Bender
Emma_ Meyers
Missionary Department
Mary S. Elsesser
John Stoll
Martin Reif
Eugene Harnish
Anna
Matilda Kottman
Frederick William Turner
de Koven
Mary Elsesser
J. A. Circle
Red Oak M. E
Segil's US Fusion Advertisement Offer
An old ad promises a small dose three times daily and endorses Scott's for a similar claim. It urges sending the advertisement along with the newspaper name, your address, and four cents postage to receive the Complete Handy Atlas of the World from Scott & Bowne at 409 Pearl Street New York.
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Scott & Bowne
Pearl Street
New York
Mild Cedarville Weather Sparks Summer Sign Talk
From Cedarville Jan 4 locals discuss putting up summer resort signs amid mild weather. A large family reunion honored John W. Cobla of Ottawa with 45 members. Community notes include church revival plans, a Buckeye Insurance meeting, and various visits and travels among residents.
Surprise on Forty First Birthday Noted in Village
Mrs Treat Wells and her children from Hampton Ta visit Mrs Wells' uncle Alvin Hartman on Buckeye Avenue while Taft remains confined to his bed. The item notes a village celebration on the forty first anniversary of a birth.
Pleasant Valley School Parents Surprise Zimmerman at Rock City
From Our Own Correspondent Davis Jan 5 Clyde Rutter serves on the Freeport petit jury this week. The box ball alley will close Tuesday nights this month for private rent. The two top Pleasant Valley school classes of 1908 surprised Mr and Mrs Frank Zimmerman at Rock City on New Year's night with an oyster supper and a pleasant time.
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Clyde Rutter
Petit Jury
Freeport
Pleasant Valley School
Frank Zimmerman
Rock City
The Want of It Exchange Style Quip
A brief exchange mocks the proverb love of money. The moralizer cites the root of all evil and the demoralizer responds that want of money is the full crown tree in a clever reversal of the saying. The Witticism appears as a social quip from a periodical page.
Law Points on Waiver of Right to Presence at Verdict
The right to be present at verdict may be waived by statute per State versus Way and related cases. Other authorities hold no right to intervene to prevent trespass or theft by acts like a spring gun, emphasizing limitations on self-help or protective authority in such prosecutions.
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WL. R.A. CN
Marsandille
Wash
Tf L. R. AL
Indiscreet Mention Sparks Secret Deal Talk
In a light exchange cited by the Boston Transcript a man chides another for mentioning a delicate deal to his wife. The reply suggests the secret remains safe, highlighting a warnful social misstep and reassurance.
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Wicks
Boston Transcript
The Soft Answer In Verse Dialogue On Height
A brief excerpt of dialogue where He and His Darling debate women's height. He asserts five feet four is divine while she retorts she is five feet nine, prompting his quick rejoinder that she is more than divine.
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