Brutal murder shocks Savanna residents. Jacob Weaver dies
The Savanna Journal reports Jacob Weaver aged 63 was allegedly beaten to death Saturday night near his Woodruff addition home. Ed Koser and sons Frank and Jesse are arrested, with Jesse claiming responsibility. Coroner and police investigations reveal severe injuries from blunt force, yielding a coroner's verdict of unlawful slayer by Jesse Koser.
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The
Savanna Journal
Jake’ Weaver
Ed Koser
Frank
Jesse
Woodruff
Roser
Weaver
Wntil
Jesse Koser
Coy
Jake Weaver
Schrieter
Koser
Mt. Garro
Jacob Weaver
Edward Koser
Frank Koser
Smith
Illinois Upholds Voting Machines in Ballot Case
The Illinois Supreme Court uphold s voting machines as valid ballots in Lynch v Williams Malley and others election commissioners Cook County. The court notes ballots may be expressed by machine and secrecy preserved, aligning with prior state and other jurisdictions on the meaning of ballot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rand
On Country
Ilinois
Supreme Court
State Commission
Uoon
James D. Lynch
Williams. Malley
Cook County
Illinois
Wilkin
Dlanoeis
Food in sermons clergyman touts Grape-Nuts health boost
A conscientious pastor testifies to improved health and energy after substituting Grape-Nuts for oatmeal and eggs at breakfast. He notes relief from morning indigestion and headaches, plus better mental stamina for sermon work and study over four years. Other users are mentioned. advertisement ends with a nudge to read The Road to Wellville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Postum: Company
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Haying Match at Col Lowden's Sinissippi Farm
Col Frank O Lowden will host a haying match at his Sinissippi farm in Ogle county next Saturday. The social event echoes last summer's plowing contest that drew Chicago judges and legal figures. Prominent public men from Chicago and nearby areas are expected to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank O. Lowden
Sinissippi
Ogle County
Col. Lowden
Chicago
Resolutions of Respect for Cornelia Williams
Resolutions mourn the loss of Cornelia Williams, a charter member and faithful worker of J. Brown Taylor circle No. 67, Ladies of the G. A. R. The group resolves to inform her family and daily papers and to record the resolutions in their circle records. Signed by Mary Houss, Nerrik Musser, Lornia Frannery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornelia Williams
J. Brown Taylor
Mary Houss
Nerrik Musser
Lornia Frannery
Real Estate Transfers and Land Patents in Toledo
Property sales include Mrs Annabel Black selling third ward property for 4500 to M Hettinger and F A Gochnaur buying from A G Frick lot 6 block 2 Crockers addition for 2000. Government land patents to George Ilgen and William Jigen filed for record. signatures of President Tyler. Also an ad for Hall's Catarrh Cure with broke spelling and testimonial claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annabel Black
Third Ward
M. Hettinger
F. A. Gochnaur
A. G. Frick
Crocker
George Ilgen
William Jigen
Tyler
Chautauqua Opens with Dixie Jubilee Singers in Freeport
Assistant Superintendent Lewis arrives to prepare Globe park site off Missionary ridge for aChautauqua opening next Friday. Holbrook arrives with Henry Clark and Billy Sunday to headline the program with Reverend McKay and Father Vaughan to follow. Real estate transfers and abstracts provided by Stephenson County Abstract Office.
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Lewis
Oak Park
Holbrook
Henry Clark
Globe Park Grounds
Missionary Ridge
W. T. Rawleigh
Billy’ Sunday
Freeport
Father L. J. Vaughan
Father Vaughan
St. Mary’s Hall
Father Croke
Wil
Stephenson County Abstract Office
R. K. Farwell
Wm. Clement
Farwell
W. Freeport
Frank Vodicka
P. B. F. Engle
Ely
Nwig
Wim, Sisson
James Hetherton
Sure Nely Se
Buckeye
W. C. Moyer
Sophia Hunt
Nwiq
Winslow
Charles Gothman
Charles Janicke
Lancaster
CG. H. Bardell
C. F. Kaiser
Winnesheik
S. H. Morris
J. L. Bowen
Davis
R. J. Austin
Abram Keeler
Kent
C. F. Hill
H. M. Carey
Hill
Quite
F. W. Slecke
Louis Biersach
CG. E. Meyer
F. GC
Edler
Charles Dole
Bach
Taynor & Fricn
Tortures of a Preacher Tale of Harpersville Pastor
Rev C D Moore of Harpersville Baptist church recounts suffering from a persistent cough after influenza and grip. He credits Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds with curing his cough and preventing consumption. Available at Joseph Emmert’s drugstore for 50 cents or 1.00, trial bottle free.
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C. D. Moore
Baptist Church of
Harpersville
Dr. King
Joseph Emmert
For Sale or Exchange Confectionery Stock and Fixtures
For sale or exchange I offer confectionery stock and fixtures including soda fountain show cases chairs tables showcases and related items. Will consider city currency or a horse and buggy in trade. Contact T O Shaffer 173 Van Buren St Levraine.
County Culling News From Surrounding Towns in Dakota
From Our Own Correspondent June 26 reports in Dakota towns with Miss Myrtle Asker of Ridott visiting Ralph McElhiney and wife. Local churchs receive gas lights. many visits and a firework July Fourth planned at Cotherman’s park. Wedding new from Warren with Charles Evans and Miss Pooley, and multiple brief notes on visitors, travels, and community events across Ridott, Rock City, Freeport, Beloit, and Davis areas.
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J Dakota
Myrtle J Asker
Ridott
Ralph McElhiney
J. Hizer
Racine
J. J. Rota
Harlacher
Freeport
D. Kryder
R. Mussar
Orangeritte
Hare
M. E. Weimer
Madison
Mabel Clingmian
Iva
Eugenia Walker
Bens
Ning
Closter
Miss Everson
Davis
Win
Slamp
James Sweeney
D. Kuhn
Beloit
Bert Snook
Wim. Rote
Sibley
Iowa
Chas. Young
Tom Shaffer
DeKalb
Kane
Christian Endeavor Society
Cotherman's Park
Jonas Fulton
Rockford
W. H. Fulton
Harry Cole
Aurora
Neb
Greeley
G. W. Wolf
Henry Ohlendorf
Dr. Lancerman
Rock Grove
Walter Zimmerman
Red Oak
Rock City
A. Stall
L. M. Kip‘linger
Ena
R. E
J. M. Whittman
Philadelphia
Iis
Warren
Stockton
Myron Whithman
Grandpa
Grandma Whitham
Thomas Henry Hicks
Freemont
Albert Rica
Cross Roads
Charlie Boone
University
Roy Zipsie
Charlie Debler
Aylor Bros
George Staver
Christian Hollow
Charlie Burton
Willie Shadle
Ernst Silberman
Theo. Koerner
Thomas Kay
Jesser J. Derke
Loran
Henry Witte
Kleroy
Ed Wingert
Roll Miller
Lew Pollhill
J. J. Rosenstield
M. E
Grove
Abb’s Grove
Baileyville Baptist picnic drew large crowd
Baileyville report details a big Baptist picnic with games and abundant food. Many locals attended events around the Prairie Dell church area, including visits to Freeport and Forreston, with several residents listed as travelers or attendees on various dates.
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Col. F. C. Lowden
Brave of Oil
Toleno
Teas County
Bas
Frank J. Gheney
Ornol
Ohbeney & Co
Toledo
Secu
A.W. GL
Hal
EJ. Cheney & CO
Ohio
Hall
Chautauqua IS
Globe Park
Evangelist Sunday
Father Vaughn
Levraine
Dakota
Will McCardle
Herman Krape
Henry Tear
Pearl Street
Czibulka
C. F. Taylor
Wisconsin
George Townsend
Rush
Jerry Weekley
Wm. Cipsie, Sr
Nora
Miss Leverington
Baileyville
ER. Fonken
Baptist
D. Fuls
Art Myers
Kaney's
Prairie Dell Church
Fred Moring
Urgen Shoon
Forreston
Thurman
Milwaukee
H. Dikkers
Maggie Reints
Harper
John Fonken
Peter Geiken
Reformed Church
J. Vanloh
Matter
Claus Huisenga
J. the van Loh
Henry Kahley
Dr. Matter
B. Busker
Danekas
Forrest
George Vosberg
Anthony Nicolas
Elias Matter
Cedarville
Conservatory of Music
Watertain
Pattison & Kryder
German Bank
Glidewly
Stephenson St
Military Band & Orchestra OF
Henney
Globe Band OF
LA Grosse
Golden Rio
Owen
F. A. Schulz
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