John Flanagan's Rome Letters From a Transatlantic Voyage
John Flanagan, son of Elizabeth Flanagan, writes from Rome as an American College student. He recounts a long voyage from New York to Gibraltar, noting eight fellow students, rough seas, Azores mail slowdowns, and early historical impressions of Cape Trafalgar and Gibraltar. He describes Gibraltar's streets, British soldiers, ubiquitous cigars and canes, and a Cunard hurricane incident that claimed five lives.
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John Flanagan
Elizabeth Flanagan
First Ward
Rome
American College
Boedecker
Cleveland
Father Neptune
Lloyd Boats
New York
Italy
Azores
Columbus
Straits of Gibraltar
Cape Trafal
Pir
Lord Nelson
England
Straita
Morocco
Tin Africa
Rock of Gibraltar
Prudential Insurance
Gibraltar
Michael Do
Mark Twain
Ferguson
Michael
Europe
Paris
New York Herald
Quebec
Tommy Atkins
Naples
January social events listed for St Marys Lexington and Freeport
A sequence of social activities and gatherings is listed including dances, card parties, and receptions. Notable items feature St Marys hall events, Lexington hall gatherings, Professor Dawson dancing sessions, the formal opening of a Masonic temple with a reception and ball, Freeport Camp KR No 1670 card party, and the Lady Maccabees card party.
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St. Mary's Hall
Lexington Hall
Dawson
Masonic Temple
Freeport
Lady Maccabees
Y M C A Events Schedule Aimed at Members
January meeting led by E M Cobb Elgin with Stanley G Krebs and a Star course. February 11 mens meeting by E M Cobb Elgin with Sylvester A Long ayton. February 3 Herbert L Cope and a Star course. March 14 Salisbury's orchestra and a men s meeting by E M Cobb of Elgin.
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E. M. Cobb
Elgin
Stanley G. Krebs
Dan
Plane
Erin Beans
Sylvester A. Longayton
Herbert L. Cope
Salisbury
EH. M. Cobb
Eigin
Grand Opera House Weekend Programme
At the Grand Opera House an immediate schedule lists, January 15 and 16 at North Broad repertory. January 24 presents PiH Pat? Poff. January 30 features Walker Whiteside, outlining the upcoming attractions.
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Grand Opera House
North Broa
Walker Whiteside
Watchman's neglect leads to North Sea dyke break
Kenneth Mc Iver of Vanceboro Maine recounts a near death from lung inflammation after a neglected cold. He credits Dr King's New Discovery for saving his life, describing three doctors giving up and a final bottle free offer at Joseph Emmert's drug store priced 50c and 1.00.
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North Sea
Holland
Kenneth McIver
Vanceboro
Dr. King
Joseph Emmert
Albert Patricks Fight for Life in SixYear Case
In a six year litigation the case costs reach 250000 as Albert Patricks fights for life after traveling from Texas to New York to represent William Rice. He stands charged with killing his benefactor in a sensational legal drama.
Chronicle of a Long Death Penalty Case at Sing Sing
Arrested October 4, 1900. Trial began January 20, 1902. Convicted March 26, 1902. Put in death house at Sing Sing April 7, 1902. Appeal for new trial February 10. Court refused new trial June 9. Tod. Refused stay on execution June 14, 1905. Hinveclton fixed for August 16, 1905. Motion for re argument and stay execution granted July 24, 1905. Renewal of motion for re argument October 2, 1906. Re contact to die December 6, 1906? unsuccessful appeal to United States supreme court. Re encws to die January 22. Governor Higgins denied clemency January 4, 1908. Governor Higgins received petition for clemency January 14.
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Sing Sing
Tod
Hinveclton
United States Supreme Court
Higgins
Petiol
Patrick Conviction Ends Long Fight Over Rice Murder Case
New York January 18. Albert T Patrick’s six year fight ends with conviction for murder by chloroform of William Marsh Rice. The trial, one of the state’s longest, cost about 250000 dollars and produced 7500 pages of testimony. Patrick’s ally was Rice’s valet Charles Jones who later claimed Patrick prompted the bogus will plan.
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New York
Albert T. Patrick
Patrick
William Marsh Rice
Texas
Rice
Recorder Golf
Charles F. Jones
Jones
New Yorky
William F. Rice Institute For the Advancement of Science, Art and Literature
Rice Institute
District Attorney’s Office
Sing Sing
New Life Pills Claim Relief for Constipation
Advert mentions Dr King's New Life Pills as the pleasant and effective cure for constipation. Claims to prevent appendicitis and tone up the system. Noted as available for 25 cents at Joseph Emmert's drug store.
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Dr. King
Joseph Emmert
Election Notice for Freeport Alder First Ward
On Tuesday February 6 a special election will be held at Dittmar’s livery office 188 Exchange Street First Ward to fill the death caused vacancy of Alder man Joseph H Gibler. Polls open 7 a m to 6 p m city clerk Ws B Waterstradt dated January 15 1906 Freeport.
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Dittmar’s
Exchange Street
Freeport
Joseph H. Gibler
BF. Waterstradt
Interurban Y M C A conference unites six cities
The interurban Y M C A conference in Beloit today decided on a unified lecture course for six associations Rockford Beloit Freeport Belvidere Janesville and DeKalb. The plan cuts costs by booking one set of lectures for all six cities and arranging successive evenings. Beloit DeKalb join the conference and Elgin may join after Belvidere Elgin links. The meeting also heard Rev Dr Lyman J Abbott and State Secretary Anderson. Next meeting is Rockford February 16 with Beloit hosting March session. The first boys conference will be in Rockford this week.
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Beloit
Dam
United Action
Y. M
Rockford
Freeport
Belvidere
Janesville
DeKalb
DeKalb Y. M. C. A
Haldeman
College Y. M. C. A
Elgin
Elgin Association
Lyman J. Abbott
Anderson
Wisconsin
Beloit Association
Rockford Association
Bubser Likely to Manage Green Bay Team in 1906
Green Bay Gazette reports that George Bubser, Beloit club manager, is likely to take control of Green Bay’s local team for the 1906 season and would also pitch in the rotation. A meeting of local officers is planned to settle terms, with Bubser noted as popular and capable both as manager and pitcher.
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Green Bay Gazette
Green Bay
Efet
George Buber
Beloit
Green Say
Bubser
Babser
Partonks
Additin
Savanna and Freeport Double Basketball Night
Savanna Journal reports a twin bill featuring Township High boys and two Freeport school teams tonight in this city. Admission is 25 cents, with Freeport squads returning visitors who have previously performed well. A close contest is anticipated and local fans are urged to attend.
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Savanna Journal
Hoo
Port School
Freeport Teais
Editor Responds to Dixon Sun Missing Postmaster Report
A letter from A M Smith supreme secretary of the American Stars of Equity defends Fred Bunnell former Woosung postmaster and town clerk noting that payments from members were remitted and that all officers are bonded with a New York surety company. Smith states the society has not needed to claim shortages from the bond. Freeport January 16.
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Dixon Sun
Fred Bunnell
Woosung
Woodmen
Court of Honor
American Stars of Equity
Bunnell
National Surety Company
New York
A. M. Smith
Freeport
Waddams Center News from Our Own Correspondent
Waddams Center reports on local sickness and travel. Mrs. William Schulz is ill. John Miller drove to the county seat. Daniel Robinson did business at Lena. Mrs. Fred Fleugel visited her mother. August Schulz Julius Hardel and the Philips couple went to Freeport. Hattie Larrow visits her sister. Emil Wachlin dies in McConnell. Emil Scheider visits Red Oak. Annie Schulz stays with Grandma Schilz. A corn hauling bee near McConnell yields about 100 bushels. Stabenow Bros shell and neighbors haul. a communal dinner follows prepared by Mrs. Wachlin.
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Waddams Center
William Schulz
John Miller
Daniel Robinson
Lena
Fred Fleugel
August Schulz
Julius Hardel
John Philips, Jr
Freeport
Hattie Larrow
McConnell
Zweifel
Emil Wachlin
Frank Wachlin
Emil Scheider
Red Oak
Julia Hardel
Annie Schulz
Goose Neck
Grandma Schilz
Wm. Wachlin
George Eddy
Stabenow Bros
Rocky Mountain Tea Era In Local Folklore
Local reminiscence recalls Methusala and a "good old soul" named Theyony who might have lived longer if he had used Rocky Mountain Tea. The fragment mentions Joseph Emmert in passing as part of the slipshod reminiscence.
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Methusala
Rocky Mountain
Joseph Emmert
Rock River cadets strike at Dixon academy
Thirty cadets at Rock River Military academy in Dixon Illinois deserted after a meeting of trustees upheld the commandant Maj Floyd amid alleged cruel treatment. Leaders led about sixteen cadets to the Bishop hotel to stay the night while younger students remained. Dr James F Eaton supports the strikers as the crisis unfolds.
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Maj. Floyd
Bishop Hotel
James F. Eaton
Fred W. Smith
Washington Boulevard
Austin
Albert H. Branch
Chicago
Harold Cary
Hubert Bexell
Milwaukee
Wis
R. G. van Frank
Congress Street
Harold J
J. E. Shatfora
Madison Avenue
H. S
R. W. Huntting
Megeer
J. Grear
Washington Avenue
David J. Cohn
Paul Houston
Canton
I. Harmon Hall
Phoenix
Ariz
Daniel
Victor Harvey
Pittsburg
Birth and Death of Emil Martin in Stephenson County
Emil Martin son of Franklin Wachlin was born May 16 1896 in McConnell Stephenson Co Illinois and died Jan 14 1906 at his father's home aged 9 years 7 months 28 days His mother died Feb 2 1905 An infant brother died about five years ago The father two brothers three sisters grandparents and many relatives mourn His death followed a lower limb injury that led to acute osteomyelitis and a surgical operation The choir of thirteen girl schoolmates sang at the last rites J Groff CARD OF THANKS F S Wachlin and family express thanks for assistance during illness and death of their child
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Emil Martin
Franklin S. Wachlin
McConnell
Stephenson County
Ill
J. Groff
Wachlin
Local items from Dakota note fairs, fires, and social events
From Dakota Jan 16 report Miss Lillie Stamp visits Zettler home at Afalkey. Farmers Institute at Davis features premium corn. J F Smith visits Mt Morris. J B Hoy of Freeport on business. L A Mitchell visits Zion relatives. Floyd Chambers trips to Orangeville. Ice house work by Stamp and Weaver. ice from Cotherman pond, fine quality 14 inches thick. Gratiot Mr Gross visiting Cheeney family. Beaman returns to New York after stay with sister Warrington. W H Simeltzer hosts birthday dinner for Zeigler and Smeltzer. Ice house work at creamery. I C O F planning annual banquet Jan 23. Local skating outing to F B Walker’s. Earl Holcomb injured ice cake. Reformed choir gathering at Geo Wirth’s. 15 present. Prayer meeting and choir practice at Mrs Garbrick’s. communion at college chapel. Piff Paff Poff entertainment at Freeport Jan 24. tickets by Jan 1. Mitchell sells East Dakota property to H Smeltzer. News of Wm Highland’s barn fire at Irish Grove. Co F Harting thanks for Christmas gifts. Glaziers Carolinians at College Hall Jan 18. advanced seat sales strong. Contact H A Young or F B Wolf for seats. extra outlets listed. New Chinese laundry opens. orders with Floyd Chambers.
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Dakota
Lillie Stamp
Zettler
Afalkey
Chas. Bowers
Farmers’ Institute
Davis
J.F. Smith
Mt. Morris
J.B. Hoy
Freeport
L. A. Mitchell
Zion
Floyd Chambers
Orangeville
Jm. Slamp
Cotherman’s Pond
Gross
Gratiot
Wis
Cheeney
Beaman
Hame
New York
F. B. Walker
Earl Holcomb
Geo. Wirth
O. A. Garbrick
Opera
J. R. Chamber
East Dakota
H. Smeltzer
Wm. Highland
Irish Grove
Co. F. Harting
Thoron Bros
Rock Dirove
Worry Hurts Mind and Body Says Ad for Pea Remedy
An old advertisement claims worry harms nerves and overall health. It promotes Hollister's Rocky Mountain Pea soothing and rebuilding the nervous system, offering pills for four cents under the name Joseph Emmer.
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Hollister
Joseph Emmert
This Date in History in Lima Peru and World Events
This Date in History lists events from 1486 to 1908 including Lima Peru founded, Henry VII marriage to Princess Elizabeth, Montesquieu born in 1689, 1777 Kingsbridge battle, 1818 Richard Yates born, 1827 US coinage change, Seward serenaded 1870 Havana, Prussia emperor 1871, Bulwer-Lytton died 1874, wreck of Columbus off Martha's Vineyard 1845, Kankakee insane hospital fire ...
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Henry VII
Elizabeth
Pizarro
Montesquieu
Kingsbridge
N.Y
Richard Yates
Sinois
United States
William H. Seward
Havana
King William
Prussia
Germany
Bulwer
Lord Lytton
Surrey County
North Carolina
Columbus
Martha's Vineyard
Insane Hospital
Kankakee
Only 82 Years Old and Energized by Bitters
Mrs. E. H. Brunson of Dublin Ohio says at 82 she feels young with Electric Bitters as a grand tonic. The remedy is advertised to cure dyspepsia, liver troubles, inflamed kidneys, and constipation with a 40 cent price and guarantee by Joseph Emmert druggist.
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E. H. Brunson
Dublin
Joseph Emmert
Liquid Cream Balm for Catarrh Promises Easy Breathing
Catarrh sufferers report many requests for atomizers, leading to Bly's Liquid Cream Balm. The balm, a dependable remedy for catarrh, soothes inflammation and clears air passages. Sold by druggists for 75 cents with spraying tube, mailed by Ely Bros., 56 Warren St., New York.
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Bly
Ely Bros
Warren St
New York
Bargain Counter Now Serves Entire Store
A local retrenchment with a shift to a single bargain counter redefines shop layout. Golden Hagle, L-Iddwlw are listed as key points in the sale setup, signaling a streamlined shopping experience.
Very Low Rates to Denver via the North-Western Line
Ex excursion tickets will be sold on January 27 28 and 29 for return by February 15 inclusive. The reduced fares support Wool Growers and Live Stock Association Meetings. Apply to agents Chicago and North-Western Bay.
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Denver
Col
North-Western
Chicago & North-Western Ba Y
Hyomei Inhaler Promise Prompts Catarrh Cure
Thousands praise Hyomei inhaler as pocket medical aid with outfit including pocket physician, medicine dropper, and Hyomel bottle. Jungkunz offers full outfit for $1 with refund if catarrh not cured. extra Hyomel bottles cost 60 cents, marketed as economical and reliable treatment.
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Hyomei
Win. F. Jangkung
Wm. F. Jungkunz
Costa
Confectionery and Ice Cream Parlors for Sale
Immediate sale of confectionery and ice cream parlors of R. R. Yeager in Wilcoxon Block. Stock deliverable once court approves the sale. Inquiries directed to the undersigned or Stearns & Zipf. Edward LePalley, Receiver. 1-18d1w.
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R. Yeager
Harpster
Wilcoxon Block
Stearns & Zipf
Sdward Lepalley
Dorothea Taylor Seeks Limited Piano Pupils
Miss Dorothea M Taylor piano teacher seeks a few pupils. Graduate of Chicago Piano College. Located at 137 Douglas Ave. Telephone 222. Public notice concise and direct.
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Dorothea M. Taylor
Chicago Piano College
Douglas Ave
Tel
Great Eagle 10 Day Sale Opens Saturday
Clothing and furnishings offered at low prices during the Great Golden Eagle 10 day sale starting Saturday January 20. Shoppers can expect bargains on apparel and home goods as the store advertises deep discounts throughout the event.
Oil price listing at Burrell Bros Cash Grocers
Best oil premium eight cents per gallon offered by Burrell Bros at The Cash Grocers, 119 Stephenson Street, with a concise price note for customers.
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Burrell Bros
Stephenson St
Land Agents and Homeseekers Fare Sale Notice
The Chicago Great Western railway will sell round trip tickets at one fare plus $2.00 on the first and third Tuesdays of each month through April 17 to points in multiple U S states and territories. On sale to Alberta and western Canada on the first and third Tuesday of March and April. Apply to any Great Western agent or J P Elmer G P A St Paul Minn.
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Chicago Great Western Railway
Alabama
Arizona
Arkansas
Colorado
Florida
Georgia
Indian Territory
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Mexico
Mississippi
Missouri
Nebraska
Nevada
New Mexico
North Carolina
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Wyoming
Virginia
Alberta
Canadian Northwest
Assiniboia
Manitoba
Ontario
J. P. Elmer
St. Paul
Minn
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Pedpie
Albert Patrick
William Rice
Y. Mc. A
Fresnorts
Savanna
Rock River Cadets
Lima
Peru
Prince Amadio
Duke of
Aosta
Spain
George Prescott
New York City
Daniel Webster
Washington
George Francis Train
Combes
France
Globe P
Kuehner Bros
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