Winslow grain dealer guilty in Martintown scales damage
The Monroe Times reports John Maricle was found guilty in Wisconsin court of maliciously damaging property belonging to Elwood Bucher, a Martintown grain dealer. He admitted selling his interest in the warehouse near the scales but denied selling the scales themselves. He smashed the door and weighteam, then left for Winslow with a grain load. A $5 fine plus costs totaling nearly $60 was imposed and paid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winslow
Martintown
State of Wisconsin
John Maricle
Thos
Luchsinger
Elwood Bucher
Monroe Times
Maricle
Bucher
It Hits the Spot Foley's Honey and Tar Ad
An advertisement claims Foley's Honey and Tar relieves sore throat and lung soreness during a severe cold. It promises immediate relief and a warm healing sensation with a guarantee, attributed to H. J. Moogk and W. F. Jungkunz & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
H. J. Moogk
W. F. Jungkunz
Lessons in china painting by Mrs H V Brown
Mrs H V Brown at 74 Clark Ave offers a china painting lesson session from January to May. Hands on instruction covers glazing, firing and design basics for beginners and hobbyists.
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China
Frills of Fashion Color and Silk Dress Trends for Evening Wear
New York January fashion column surveys color theory in dress materials, from violet calm to bold reds and yellows, with mauve blends and Rock crepe fabrics. It details gowns for opera and evening wear, spangles, flowers in hair, and intricate bodice and sleeve treatments in satin, crepe de chine, and lace, plus spring cloth gowns, trims, and new waists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Pera House
State supply department details in Springfield News
The article notes W A Schwarze as first assistant in the secretary of state’s supply department located in room 12. It explains the department services all state offices, prints blank forms and books, and links to state libraries. It cites 1899 figures for lithographed letter heads 461000 and envelopes 238000, with total printing paper and stationery worth 11041.49 dollars, comparing to 18813.14 in 1897 and detailing strict controls and daily inventories under James A Hose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield News
Secretary of State
W. A. Schwarze
Freeport
State House
State Farmer’s Institute
Court House
Illinois
James A. Hose
Social Gatherings Highlight Local Entertainments
Mr and Mrs John Green hosted a Adams street gathering in honor of Mr and Mrs W A Mathis visitors from Centralia. Cinch prizes went to Mathis and Edith Seefelder with runners up John Seefelder and Mrs Mathis. Also covered are weddings at Monroe Wis, Frank Raubenheimer’s 29th anniversary party, Cinch club games, a masquerade at Blust hall, Topsy Thimble club tea, Daughters of Rebekah social, and a Whist party hosted by Mrs Boyd P Hill with local attendees.
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John Green
Adams Street
W. A. Mathis
Centralia
Mr. Mathis
Edith Seefelder
John Seefelder
Mathis
Mrs. Mathis
Frank Raubenheimer
Dexter and
Union Streets
Frank Bodeke
W. Yordy
Hill
John Scheidt
Chas. Ulrich
Oblander
Cinch Club
W. O. N. Cinch Club
Walter Schwarz
Union Street
Seward Babcock
Jennie Riordan
S. Babcock
Martin Riordan
Illinois Central's big deal rumored with Mobile and Ohio
Information from New Orleans on January 25 reports a deal to gain control of the Mobile and Ohio by the Illinois Central. Presidents Russell and Fish gave cautious remarks, with Russell suggesting buyout would be acceptable if the sale occurs, while Fish said today the Illinois Central has not purchased the Mobile and Ohio. A third party, Milton H. Smith of Louisville and Nashville, attended the talks. Also announced is a meeting of the Railroad and Telegraph Employes Political League at Mayer's restaurant hall this evening to elect officers and delegates for the Chicago state convention.
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Ninth
Illinois
Shale
Freeport
Congress
State Board of Equalization
McKinley
Boo County
Carroll
Daviess County
Lee County
Ogle County
Stephenson County
Winnebago County
B. McCre Gle
Whitman
Boone Co
Geo. F. Bucher
Carroll Co
Richard Barrett
Jo Daviass
Warren Badger
Leo Co
J.F. Fair
Stephenson Lo
W. L Baton
Winnebago
Peoria
Republican County Central Committee
Re ‘Publican
Stephenson ‘County
Board of
Realien
United States
New Orleans
Ilinois Central Railroad Company
Mobile and Ohio Railroad
FE l. S Russell
Mobile and Ohio
Stuyvesant Fish
Illinois Central
Milton H. Smith
Louisville and Nashville Railroad
Inter Ocean
Russell
Mobile and
Ohio
Mobile
Fish
Railway League
Railroad and Telegraph Employes
Mayer
Chicago
Railroad and Telegraph
W. A. Mathis
State League
Mathis
Centralia
Ilinois Central
Visitors and scholars bound for Madison lecture tour
Harry A. Chamberlin plans to return to Springfield tonight after visiting his parents for a week or more. John H. Wright of Harvard, Greek professor, stays with Mr. and Mrs. D. A. Knowlton. he is Mrs. Knowlton's cousin en route to Madison to lecture before University of Wisconsin students.
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Harry A. Chamberlin
Springfield
John H. Wright
Harvard University
D. A. Knowlton
Prof. Wright
Millions Given Away By Generous Drug Proprietors
The proprietors of Dr. King's New Discovery for Consumption, Coughs and Colds have given away over ten million trial bottles. The medicine is claimed to have cured thousands of hopeless cases including asthma bronchitis hoarseness and lung diseases. Emmert & Burrell druggists offer a free trial bottle with each purchase and guarantee refunds.
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Dr. King
Emmert & Burrell
Revival notes from Freeport District church meetings
Church notes from the Freeport District report multiple revival efforts. Prospect Hill Hanover district reports thirteen conversions while Pearl City meetings close with over thirty. Rev. P S Lent begins a Hanover series. Rev H Baker returns to work after illness. Mrs A A King, assisting Shirland, returns to Mt Carroll with thirty conversions noted. Lanark sees large attendance and strong revival outlook. Adeline church dedication delayed awaiting pews. Pecatonica hosts district ministers meeting April 9–11 with Epworth league. Mt Carroll minister J M Phelps sidelined by throat issue while lay members conduct current meetings. Stockton union meeting of Methodist and Evangelical churches reports large attendance and several conversions. Union spirit strong among pastors and churches.
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M. E
Freeport
Prospect Hill
Hanover
P. S. Lent
Pearl City
H. Baker
A. A. King
J. C. Jones
Shirland
Mt. Carroll
Stockton
New Life Pills Boost Energy and Health Ad
An old advertisement promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills as the busiest product, claiming sugar coated pills transform weakness into strength and listlessness into energy, with mental power benefits. Sold for 25 cents per box by Emmert and Burrell.
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Dr. King
Emmert & Burrell
Smith Studio Price Cut on Platinos at Stake
The Smith Studio at 117 Stephenson Street offers a reduction of one dollar per dozen on platinos priced at three and four dollars. They promise no drop in quality despite the lower price. H. B. Sues a 1-25diw.
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Smith
Stephenson St
H. B. Sues
World notes and fashion on distant fronts and courts
Reports from across Europe and Africa note Java supplying two thirds of the quinine, Germany possessing twenty three ships over seventeen thousand tons, and purple hair becoming fashionable in Paris. A Cape Town play Tommy Atkins runs well as winter travel to Egypt rises with the Sudan opening. Harlem Magistrate Crane rules no lady smokes.
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Germany
Paris
Cape Town
Crane
Harlem
Special One Week Sale At Local Store With Bargains
A brief advertisement announces a seven day sale listing discounted prices on Jellycan, Plymouth Rock Tomatoes, Eureka Peas, Yellow Free Stone Peaches, Heinz corned products, Mustard, Maple Syrup, Scrub Brushes, Celluloid Starch, Lenox Soap, and Oatsmeal. It notes coffee prices unchanged for popular brands Winslow Rand Watsons Famous Boston High Life Nectar Java and Mocha.
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Plymouth Rock
Eureka
Winslow
Rand & Watson's
Boston High Life
Golden Santos
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Daily Journal
Freeport, Ill
pTownship
Buck
Brin FE
F. Hawke
Rock Grove
Ilver Creek
Puon
Rennech Ponnrs
Will Johnson
M. M. Kleckner
Neene Ckert
Conmputeaman
Deleuntar
M. Devore
James Rezner
J. Wells
R. P. Eckert
V. M. Potoom
John Templeton
McCanny
Csicceres
Dakota
Florence
Pissae Deviaceavier Dasces H. GC
BeBtecissessseecun
Hebe
John W. Sie
L. Brady
Idefferson. i
John Barber
Kent
Eabepeeasitetadeavera
Aapsit A
Jd. Keeler
Otad Sj Rerese
Crear
John Spragnn
Smith D. Atkins
Iinois
Senate
Legislatura
Carroll County
Jo Daviess County
Stephenson
Herst J, B
Pai
Fred P
Republica
William McKinley
Silied Wand
GANN
JoDaviess
INSON
Carroll, Taite, Stephenson
Enatorial
Frills OF Fashion
Banner
H. J. Moogh
W. F. Jungkunz & Co
Monroe
J. B. Heeren
Walton
German Valley
Bertha Wenger
Chris Wenger
Wis
H. H. Brockhaus
Emmanuel Evangelical Church
Dixon College
Emma Heeren
H. Heeren
H. B. Heeren
W. Miller
Louis Strohacker
Frank Secker
Blust
Gibler
Victor Powell
van Buren Street
Lou McGovern
Rebekah
Daughters of Illinois
Ruth
C. W. Peight
Liberty St
Boyd P. Hill
Ayer
J. C. Ayer
Lowell
Mags
Java
Mactrea
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