Big Winter Sale On Blankets and Comforters
Shoppers urged to stock up for cold weather with low prices across blankets comforters stockings and more. Featured items include cotton blankets heavy calico satteen covers and wool hosiery with discounted prices and limited stock. Grocery dept lines include sugar soapine prunes peaches and canned goods at steep cuts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havemeyer & Elder's
Arm and Hammer
Cow Boy
Swain, Karl & Co
Boston
Bucher
Well Known Civil War General John E Smith Dies in Chicago
General John Eugene Smith a veteran of the Civil War and longtime Chicago resident died at his home 376 Warren avenue at age 81 from apoplexy. Born in Switzerland in 1816 he moved to Galena after jeweler training and rose from colonel to brigadier general then major general. He leaves three sons including Colonel Alfred Smith US Army. funeral plans not announced.
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Curiaco
John Eugene Smith
Chicago
Warren Avenue
Galena
Jo Daviess County
Yates
Forty-fifth
Illinois Volunteers
Regular Army
Twenty-seventh
Fourteenth United States Infantry
Grand Army of the Republic
Alfred Smith
United States Army
Illinois House appoints judici ary committee and debates bills
In Springfield on January 29 Speaker Curtis announced the committee on judiciary with names including Allen Vermillion and Cochran. Bills introduced authorize real estate sales reinvestment, gar bage contracts for Chicago, judge pay at city elections, levee canal tunnel construction, county clerk fee fixes, and vestibule car protection. The session adjourned to 5 PM. Senate actions included Supreme Court term organization and road district notices. A joint vote rights reform resolution was tabled. Senate adjourned to 5 PM Monday.
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Springfield
House
Curtis
Committee On Judiciary
Allen
Vermillion
Cochran
Selby
Sharrock
Boyd
Miller
Revell
Baily
Kincheloe
Booth
Sherman
Sayler
Parrish
Tisdel
Torrence
Brown
R. CO
Busse
Murray
Sangamon
Eldredge
Flannigan
Avery
Craig
Morris
Barnes
Schwab
Stoskopf
Johnson
Whiteside
Barricklow
Novak
Perry
Organ
McGoorty
Hall
Cook
Sullivan
Salmons
McEnery
McGee
Busel
Bailey
Courts of Equity
Cavanaugh
Chicago
Laub
Noling
Schubert
Weidmaier
Senate
Anthony
Supreme Court
Bollinger
Bogardus
Hill
Baptist Young People Meet At Bloomington Convention
Illinois Baptist Young People's Union gathers at First Baptist Church Bloomington with wide statewide attendance. H H West of Rockford presides. Rev Stanley McKay gives welcome. George D Hubbard responds. Sessions center on Christian Culture Course theme. Speakers include Rev W M Walker of Elgin and Dr A D De Blois of Shurtleff College.
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Broomington
Ill
Baptist Young People’s
Unio
Illinois
First Baptist Church
Union
International Union
Omecago
Oy H. H. West
Rockford
Stanley McKay
First “Baptist Church
Bloomington
George D. Hubbards
Urbana
Ryo
W. M. Walker
Elgin
A. D. de Blois
Shurtleff
Upper Alton
Olney Signs Boundary Convention With Britain
President Cleveland and Secretary Lamont in Washington signed a convention with Great Britain to demark the boundary along the 141st meridian for North American possessions. A commission, using prior data from the Mexican boundary effort, will determine the U S Alaska line and settle border disputes likely tied to gold fields.
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United States
England
Washington
D. C
Cleveland
Lamont
New York
Olney
Great Britain
North America
Senate
Mexican Boundary Commission
Profes Mendenhall
Dutfield
King
Canada
Alaska
Cabinet gossip on cabinet prospects and brief offers
Major McKinley says he has not received a letter from Gen. Goff declining a cabinet post. Gen. Goff’s entry to the cabinet is under consideration with no current reason to doubt acceptance. James Wilson of Iowa is expected to be secretary of agriculture with a formal offer next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton
McKinley
Gen. Goff
West Virginia
James Wilson
Iowa
Bank Wreckers Sentenced by Judge Hallet in Denver
This morning Judge Hallet sentenced CG H Dow former bank president 5 B McClarnen teller and Dr Miller a Chicago customer to Leavenworth Kansas penitentiary for wrecking the Commercial Bank of Denver Dow and Miller received seven and ten year terms while McClarnen was sentenced to five years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Colo
Hallet
CG. H. Dow
Commercial Bank
This City
B. McClarnen
Teller
Dr. Miller
Chicago
Leavenworth
Kan
Miller
Dow
McClurken
Weather outlook for Illinois in coming day
Jan 30 report from Quroaco notes increasing cloudiness with possible snow flurries tonight and Sunday. Temperature rising, winds from the south to southeast.
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Quroaco
Jan
Illinois
Receiver Appointed for Dime Savings Bank
Judge Freeman appointed Ralph Metcalf as receiver after a bill filed by stockholder George W. Reed. Directors consented, asserting the four thousand depositors will be paid in full despite rumors of poor bank condition.
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Cuicaggo
Freeman
Ralph Metcalf
The
Dime Savings Bank
George W. Reed
Weekly Bank Statement Shows Reserves Up, Deposits Down
Washington report notes reserves increased by 4 080 450 dollars with a specie rise of 550 500 and legals up 1 493 000. Deposits fell 147 800, loans declined 1 578 000 and circulation dropped 368 000 in the latest weekly banking summary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Hanlons Resignation Accepted by Illinois Guard
Adjutant General Hilton accepted the resignation of Frederick B. Hanlon of Dixon Illinois as colonel and aid de camp on the Illinois guard general staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanlon
Springfield
Ill
Hilton
Frederick B. Hanlon
Dixon, Ill
Illinois Guard
Life in Lena Suburb Notes and Local Visits
Mrs Webber returns from Waddams Grove as Lena hosts brief social updates. Mesdames Lampert visit Mrs Galbraith of Eleroy while Buddington aids a revived Galena Baptist church. Gishwiller visits Rockford. Wasson attends Lottie Naramore funeral. Ode Hayes returns to Chicago after Lena visit. Knights of the Globe hold annual installation, likely the last of the year for local lodges after a two week run.
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Lena
Webber
Waddams Grove
Mesdames J. and
R. Lampert
M. Galbraith
Eleroy
Buddington
Galena
Baptist
D. Gishwiller
Rockford
Wasson
Freeport
Misa Lottie Naramore
Ode Hayes
Chicago
Lena Friends
Knights of the Globe
Market Closes at Union Stock Yards and Freeport Board Highlights
Quotations from Qarongo and Freeport Board of Trade show Jan. wheat at 7 34, pork futures around 7.72, and May contracts mixed with slight gains, while cattle and hog prices at Union Stock Yards remain steady to firm. Freeport notes cautious wheat sentiment amid light cash demand and expectations of smaller winter wheat supplies, with corn and oats easing and hogs showing a small advance before a quiet close.
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Board of Trade and Stock Yards
Qarongo
Union Stock Yards
The
Drover's Journal
Freeport Board OF Trade
Freeport
Seaboard
Liverpool
Charles McCulloch Celebrates 21st Birthday
Charles McCulloch marked his 21st birthday with a gathering of young friends in the evening. They enjoyed games and a musical program, followed by a repast. He received several handsome birthday souvenirs from guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles McCulloch
Free Life Pills Ad Offers Trial Sample and Price
An advertisement promotes Dr. King’s New Life pills with a free sample offer upon sending an address to H. E. Bucklen & Co. in Chicago. It claims relief for constipation headache malaria and liver troubles and guarantees safety and vegetable ingredients. Emmert & Burrell and Mrs C W Boucher are named as sellers and venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. E. Bucklen & Co
Chicago
Dr. King
Emmert & Burrell
Fine Woolen Socks and Undergarments Sold at Reduced Prices
Cleaning out stock at 107 Galen St. The Fine Clothiers offer 200 gray tan and black socks at 5c to 20c each and 850 yards of fine worsted yarn at 250. Also closing a line of underwear and hats caps mittens and gloves with attractive prices.
C H Little & Co Opens Stoneware Car Load News
The mammoth crockery store C H Little & Co announces a new car load of stone ware being opened today. Established in 1859 the firm now uses 15 000 feet of floor space and offers improved quality at the same price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mammoth Crockery
C. H. Little & Co
Bargain Market Ad Promises Low Prices Across Goods
North west offers cheap prices on New York state winter apples and canned goods. Specials include 7 lbs coffee for 1.00 and 3 lbs for 1.00, Ruby tomatoes and other staples at reduced rates. Teas, spices, pickles, breakfast foods, flour, lard, and fresh produce are advertised with various discount items and high price claims.
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Northwest
New York State
Huntler
Boston
Lady Elgin
Japan
Imperial
U. H
India
Mason
Burrell
California
Burrell's
Venegar
Removal Notice From Ground Floor Office
Removal notice states the office moved to the second floor of the Harter building opposite the Brewster house. Hours listed 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 to 8 p.m. plus 7 to 9 p.m. Telephone numbers given as 206 for office and 202 for residence. Dr. BE Burwell signs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harter Building
Brewster House
Dence
BE. E. Burwell
Tax Notice for Sewer and Paying Taxes in City
Special tax books open until March 10 for sewer and tax collection with six percent interest. Pay taxes to stop accrual. office in Fry's block room 8, hours 9 to 3 daily and Saturday evenings 7 to 9. T. D. OsBORNE City Collector.
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Fry's Block
T. D. Osborne
City Collecor
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Kingsley
Department Store
DRY Goods Department
Kingsleys Department
Majestic
Acorn
Universal,Stewart and Barler
Bartlett Co
Stephenson
Rishacttaon & Boynton
A. W. Ford & Son
Jewelers
Stephenson St
Watch Inspectors I
Chath
Gen. Smith
Proceedings OF the Legislature
Judiciary
Lnthe House
State
Whaela
Littles
Dale
Poik
Miuy
Carto i
Florida
Pennsylvania
Louisville
Royal Baking Powdnser Co
Galen St
Fine Clothiers
C,h Little & CO
L. F. Burrell
Pioneer Cash Grocer
Burrell’s
Stéphenson
Schulte & Siegke
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