Prophetstown Fight Ends in Severe Wounding of Paddock
In Prophetstown Illinois at 4 am Hugh E. Paddock cashier of the local bank was beaten and slashed by Berry Early during a drunken brawl after a night out. Early and Paddock, both from prominent families, were seen drinking and quarrelling. an empty whiskey jug near an abandoned auto prompted investigators to link alcohol to the violence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
Prophetstown
Hugh Paddock
Paddock
Lyndon
Arly
Charles Early
Berry
Young Early
Early
Ross Kiner
Kiner
Barly
Barry
George E. Paddock
H. EB. Paddock
Mr. Paddock
Waite
H. KE. Paddock
George Paddock
Woman Dies in Dentist Chair in Milwaukee
Mrs. John Daly of West Allis died in her brother Dr E F Stapelton's dentist office after receiving chloroform for a single tooth extraction. The incident occurred in Milwaukee Wisconsin on July 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Wis
John Daly
West Allis
E. F. Stapelton
Boy Fatally Shoots Sister in Accidental Tragedy
In Chippewa Falls Wisconsin on July 26 a 12 year old boy identified as Edward Car entered a shotgun accident and killed his 10 year old sister. The youth believed the gun was not loaded as the incident occurred during play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chippewa Falls
Wis
Edward Carenter
Siser
Bey
It Can’t Be Beat Best of All Teachers Experience
C M Harden of Silver City NC declares Electric Bitters surpass all remedies for stomach liver and kidney ailments and general weakness. He notes it calms chills malaria and backache and praises the medicine sold under guarantee at Jos Emmert’s drug store priced 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. M. Harden
Silver City
North Carolina
Mr. Harden
Jos. Emmert’s
Double tracking unlikely for Illinois Central says official
Central Division business can be handled on a single track and high material costs block double tracking. General Superintendent C L Ewing, in Dubuque, notes July and August trade slack, higher hauling costs, and uncertain freight rates. He expects a fall traffic rebound from large grain crops, increasing railroad capacity demands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central
C. L. Ewing
Illinois Central
Dubuque
Freeport
Omaha
Ilinois
Ewing
Meet Them in Heaven Revered Wardle Recall at Camp Meeting
Rev. Joseph Wardle longtime Rock River Methodist preacher drew attention at a Desplaines camp meeting after claiming gifts from President Roosevelt and Vice President Fairbanks. He uses Washington souvenirs to spark talks about heaven, inviting listeners to meet him there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wardle
Rock River
Methodist Church
Chicago
Joseph Wardle
Roosevelt
Fairbanks
Desplaines
Washington
F. A. Hardin
Superannuated Relief and Aid Society
Brother Wardle
Heaven
North Dakota Secretary of State Weds Minot Pianist
Alfred Blaisdell secretary of State of North Dakota renewed a boyhood affection when he and Grace Emmons met in a Minot theater. They married here yesterday. Emmons daughter of G H Emmons postmaster at Emmons Minnesota. Blaisdell born at Fairmont near Emmons. She became a professional musician and worked in Minot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bismark
N. D
Alfred Blaisdell
North Dakota
Minot
Grace Emmons
Minnesota
Emmons
Miss Emmons
Wooden Leg For A Horse
The Galena Gazette reports Dr. Everett fitted a wooden leg to a horse belonging to Henry Zimmerman after a leg injury left part amputated. A Guilford horseman named Isbell used a similar method to save his animal, which lived for years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galena Gazette
Everett
Henry Zimmerman
Hourseman
Guilford
Isbell
Railroad Supt. Races Train to Save Mail
Supt. J. M. Kurn of the New Mexico division shoveled coal in the cab after the fireman was knocked senseless by a water crane. With no replacement available he shouted let her go and kept the Santa Fe train moving forty miles to Las Vegas to avoid a mail-delivery fine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuas Vegas
N. M
Santa Fe
United States Mails
J. M. Kurn
New Mexico Division
Supt. Kurn
Las Vegas
Appointments Made by Modern Woodmen of America
The Modern Woodmen of America at Rock Island announced numerous officer appointments. New council roles include General Attorneys Truman Plantz and Benjamin D. Smith, Editor F C Van Galder, and Supreme Medical Directors Doctors Dodds Lauder and others. Head Consul A R Talbot set standing committees and state deputies for Illinois Iowa and more with August 1 1908 start.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Modern Woodmen of America
Society
Rock Island
Great Society
Truman Plantz
Warsaw
Ill
Benjamin D. Smith
Mankato
Minn
F. C. van Galder
Supreme Medical Directors
D. A. Smith
BE. L. Kerns
B. E. Jones
Charles EK. Whelan
Madison
Wis
J. C. Davis
Hollister
California
Edw
F. Burns
Newark
N. J
Thomas H. Duffy
Dubuque
Geo. W. Reilly
Danville
W. Hoopman
Chester
John Sullivan
Kansas City
W. T H. Dawson
Minneapolis
O. FT. Avery
Chicago
A. S. Harvey
Yonkers
N.Y
R. &. Johnson
Lincoln
Neb
Executive Council
Illinois
3. C. Dodds
Champaign
Iowa
J. W. Lauder
Afton
A. R. Talbot
Frank H. Cummings
Grand Rapids
Mich
F. G. Fisher
Tacoma
Wash
Joseph Oberfelder
Sidney, Neb
J. B. Wiley
Peoria
J. W. Stevens
Jefferson, Wis
J. J. Steward
Council Bluffs
H. S. Redskey
Muncie
Ind
Laws
E. A. Reynolds
Rockford
Elijah Barton
A. Atkinson
Wm. S. Hart
Waukon
Clarence C. Hetchler
Flint
John K. Waring
Geneva
Pat M. Neff
Waco
Texas
R. W. Parsons
Ashland
Geo. H. Bruce
Broadway
New York
N. Y
Martin Cogwin
W. P. Clark
Harrisburg
Fred Harris
Lead
A. L. Armstrong
Clinton
H. F. Turner
Wickliffe
E. P P. Sample
Osborn
Kan
Homer Hall
Bloomington Il
W. P. Chambers
Corwith
Fred W. Christ
Powers Family Visits Relatives in Ackley and Waterloo
Mr and Mrs M J Powers and daughter Mrs Wagner and children visited relatives in Ackley on Sunday. The Powers family from Freeport spent several days in Waterloo with Mrs Wagner before returning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Father William's Indian Tablets Offer Female Tonic Remedy
Good news to women describes Father William's Indian Herb Tablets as a popular female remedy. It claims to ease weakness and nervous conditions unique to women, toning the nerves, increasing flesh and strength, brightening eyes, and improving complexion. Tea or tablets sold by Guenther druggists at 20 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father William
CC. P. Guenther & Co
The Remedy That Does Cure Coughs and Lung Troubles
Mrs E R Pierson of Auburn Centre Pa praises Dr King s New Discovery as a cure for threatening lung troubles and long standing coughs. The remedy is sold at Jos Emmerts drug store with 50c and 1 00 prices and a trial bottle free. Located at Malle s Galena and Van Buren streets.
Patrons urged to notify office on missed newspaper deliveries
The notice requests readers to inform the office if deliveries are missed. It emphasizes prompt reporting to restore regular newspaper service and maintain distribution.
Shakespearean student John W. OBrien commits self destruction in Grand Avenue apartment
John W. OBrien a Shakespearean student mining expert and globe trotter is found dead in an LA apartment after a dime flip determined whether he would kill himself. A note and letters from G W Langford warned against marriage while hints of a death by own action pact appear with Shakespearean works and clippings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
John W. O'Brien
Grand Avenue
O’brien
St. Louis
Chicago
O'Brien
G. W. Langford
Philippine Fishing Company
Yamboanga
Philippine Islands
Langford
This Date in History Highlights 1661 to 1907 Events
A compact list of historic milestones including Schenectady purchase in 1661, 1682 Killecrankie clash, 1759 Ticonderoga capture, 1789 Foreign Affairs department creation, 1804 Tripoli siege start, 1828 Gilbert Stuart death, 1854 cholera in Charlestown prison, 1868 Alaska organized, 1898 Yuaco operation, 1907 Pettus death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schenectady
William III
Killecrankie
Ticonderoga
Department
Secretary of ‘Foreign Affairs
Congress
Secretary of State
Tripoli
Gilbert Stuart
Boston
Narragansett
R. I
Massachusetts
Charlestown
Territory of Alaska
Yuaco
Porto Rico
Edmund W. Pettus
U. S
Alabama
Birthday of Ollie M. James Ties to Kentucky Politics
Congressman Ollie M. James of Kentucky's First District, born July 27, 1871 in Crittenden County, rose from law pupil to influential Democrat. He helped Goebel in Kentucky’s governor race, served as a Democratic delegate in 1896 and 1904, drew attention at the Denver convention, and is seen as Bryan’s rising ally and future party leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ollie M. James
Kentucky
Bryan
Crittenden County
Afd
L. H. James
James
Goebel
Denver
Threat to Kill a Judge Targeting Goss in Chicago
Chicago officials investigate threats to kill Judge Peter Goss after his ruling reversing a $29 240 000 Standard Oil fine. Dozens of abusive letters stopped in the mails call him a traitor and scoundrel and threaten dynamite attacks on his home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Peter
Goss
Federal Appellate Court
Standard Oil
Chicago Postoffice
Grosseup
Postoffice Department
Postoffice Inspector’s
Successful Operation Ends with Death of Paralyzed Youth
Leo McCannon, 19, of Winona, who had lived four years in bed after a broken neck, died at St. Barnabas hospital in Minneapolis following a modern operation to cure his condition. The procedure itself was successful but his weakened vitality could not sustain him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Minn
Leo McCannon
Winona
St. Barnabas Hospital
Rowig
G. Eifel
Beloit
Freeport
Fred Coons
Fred
Louisiana Man Appointed U S Minister to Bolivia Arrives
A Louisiana man recently named United States minister to Bolivia has arrived, following the transfer of William B. Sorsby. The individual addressed was connected to Panama and Peru, and his appointment was announced in Washington.
Prohibition Candidate Chafin Nominated in Chicago
Prohibition party presidential nominee Eugene W. Chafin will be formally notified of his nomination in Chicago on August 1, according to a brief notice. The event confirms Chafin as the party’s national candidate with the notification scheduled in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Eugene W. Chafin
Prohibition Party
Elks Baseball Clash Sparks Clam Bake Revelry
Beloit Elks match Freeport in a lively park game described as a tallies fest with 31 total runs. The Beloit Free Press notes abundant beverages at the clam bake and a jovial crowd from Beloit Rockford Freeport and Janesville joining in the social outing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beloit
Milwaukee
Rockford
Freeport
Janesville
Yost's Park
Beloit Elks
the Park
Hartzell Spends Vacation Fishing At Madison Assembly
Orangeville Courier editor Harry A. Hartzell is vacationing at the Madison assembly and sending postcards to friends showing large catches. The photo features Hartzell and R. W. Moore with Mrs. Moore camping gear and 120 pounds of fish laid out on lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Harry A. Hartzell
Orangeville Courier
Madison Assembly
Hartzell
R. W. Moore
Robert Casey Builds Eight-Room House on Dexter Street
Robert Casey erects an eight room house on Dexter street and plans five additional houses in the neighborhood. Upon completion he can greet his tenants from his back yard. Frisbie and Haney are the builders of the new house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Casey
Dexter Street
Mr. Casey
Frisbie & Haney
Death of Charles F. Bentley Grand Island Banker Honored Leader
Respected banker Charles F. Bentley of Grand Island Neb died leaving a legacy in banking law cooperative movements and building loan associations. He helped draft the 1891 and 1899 laws and shaped state finance policy while serving as bank executive and leader in multiple bankers groups. Resolutions of respect express deep sympathy for his family and city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Freeport
Omaha Bee
Charles F. Bentley
Grand Island
Neb
Nebraska
First National Bank
Bentley
Europe
State League
State Banking Board
Nebraska Bankers’ Association
Nebraska State League
United States League of Local Building and Loan Associations
Chicago
First National Bank of
C. W. Thomas
John Reimers
H. J. Palmer
Social notes from Lena and surrounding towns
Lena July 27 notices report Mr. and Mrs. Wm Lehman as guests of Chag Red over Sunday. Local visits include Mrs. Leon Sheckler and Miss May Sheckler to Warren, Editor Boyle of Shannon Reporter at Mrs. Elizabeth Musser’s home, and Mrs. Boyle and sons visiting. Typhoid ill Earl Babcock improving. Communion services held at Amity Lutheran with three Sundays off for pastor’s vacation. Several attend funerals and relatives visit county seat. Dorcas Reber returns from Lena and Kent. Caroline Braithwaite heads to Beulah Lake for a week. Mrs. C Yeager and Ada in Freeport. M Boos and Charles at Sterling. E C Cooper travels to Fremont to visit A P Reber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena
Wm. Lehman
Chag
Red
Leon Sheckler
May Sheckler
Warren
Editor Boyle
The
Shannon Reporter
Elizabeth Musser
Amity Lutheran Church
Julian Bauscher
Freeport
Bauscher
E. Leckington
W. W. Kremer
J. V. E. Sweet
Dorcas Reber
Kent
Fremont
Mich
Caroline Braithwaite
Beulah Lake
Wis
C. Yeager
Ada
E. C. Cooper
A. P. Reber
Ice Cream Social Planned by Ladies' Aid Society
The Ladies' Aid of English Lutheran Church hosts an ice cream social on the church lawn Wednesday evening. Attendees are invited to bring friends for a pleasant social gathering and fellowship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society
The
English Lutheran Church
Turmoil at Curacao Venezuelan Consulate as Mob Demands Action
A large crowd in Willemstad Curacao attacks the Venezuelan consul's home and the German consulate after alleged anti Curacao rhetoric in Venezuela papers. Police struggle to quell the riot and more troops are deployed to guard the consulates and residences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willemstad
Curacoa
Toth
Venezuela
Cumcon
Duta
West Indies
Curacon
Castro
Curocoa
Anteem
Lopes
Local Venezuelan unrest discussed by Washington officials
Washington notes indicate no official warnings on anti Venezuelan protests in Willemstad. Acting Secretary Atlee says any such demonstration, if it occurred, was purely local and that the Dutch government would follow international law. He praises the Netherlands for its treaty practices and explains the Venezuelan conflict affects Willemstad's sentiment and refugee movements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Deepartment
Whemstead
Atlee
Netherlands
United States
Willemstad
Adee
Venezuela
Castro
Bucklen's Salve Praised By North Carolina Voter
J W Jenkins of Hill North Carolina declares Bucklen's Salve the best in the world after it cured a felon on his thumb and aided a sore wound. He credits Joseph Emmert's drug store with supplying it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucklen
J. W. Jenkins
Nape
Hill
N.C
Sara
Emmert
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hugh BR
Paddock and Berry
Wild Debauch
Galena
Kurn
KE. D. Reynolds
Commit
Tee ON
St. Ss
F. CG
G. A. Kenderdine
Iowa City
S. S. Turner
Minier
Geo. N. Frink
Des Moines
Towa
Galena and
van Buren Streets
Grosscup
Luisiana
Panama
Beloit Free Press
Rockford Freeport
Chas. F. Bentley
Veneuzelan
Consul
Refugh
Leno Lopez
Curacan
Wit Castro
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