Commencement at Northern Illinois Normal School June 21
The Northern Illinois State Normal school will hold commencement on June 21 at 9 am with six graduation speakers: Jennie C. Bertram, Winifred Johnston, Minnie A. Hansen, Mary L. Patten, Roy Mize, and Eva G. Hamm. Portraits of Joseph F. Glidden and I. L. Ellwood will be unveiled, with remarks by Dr. McMurry and others. Summer session starts June 25 for five weeks, and new dwellings near the school will house more students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern Illinois State Normal School
Jennie C. Bertram
Bristol
Kendall County
Winifred Johnston
Oak Park
Cook County
Minnie A. Hansen
Franklin Grove
Lee County
Mary L. Patten
DeKalb
DeKalb County
Roy Mize
Hamel
J. H. Levis
Ellwood
Cook
Judge Goodrich
McMurry
Dream of a Sparrow and the Boy
A boy sits on a limb as a sparrow watches, a stone strikes the boy’s head and his mother falls dead beneath the trees. The tale, spoken as a dream the boy had after killing a bird, is jotted down as it occurred.
Markets Report From Carcaco May 2
Closing Board of Trade quotations and Union stock yards prices show July wheat at 67, July corn 41, oats 234-8, pork 12.17, lard 6.95, ribs 6.774. Cattle at 17,000 with slow to 10c lower. hogs mostly dime lower. sheep steady to 5.60. Northwestern receipts listed for Minneapolis and Duluth. New York stock market note references Foster shoes and broker C. W. Killen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carcaco
Board of Trade
Union Stock Yard
C. W.killen
Fry
Northwestern
Minneapolis
Duluth
Weather Forecast for Illinois Next 24 Hours
Illinois unsettled this afternoon, fair tonight and Thursday with cooler temperatures. Chicago area weather advisory notes a shift to clearer skies and cooler air into the next 24 hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Greatest sieges of modern times cited in London Mail
The London Mail notes Gibraltar’s 1779 1781 siege as the longest modern siege with 6000 shells daily and nearly 1000 scurvy deaths, and Plevna’s 1877 1877 defense under Osman Pasha as a famous example where the Turkish garrison survived 12 weeks without food before a bold breakout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gibraltar
Rock
Elliot
Irench
Auny
Plevna
Osman Pasha
London
The Mystery of Lady Byron in The Pall Mall Magazine
W S Henley defends Lady Byron style in The Pall Mall Magazine story. Marriage by license ends in separation after a year and a fortnight. Public sympathy swells as she becomes the virtuous victim famed for silence. Inquiry into motive remains unresolved and mysterious to this day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lady Byron
W. S. Henley
Pall Mall
Godfrey
Thomas Moore
Benny and the red tie a child’s curious dream
A Washington Star piece notes a boy Benny and his friend Rex forming simple ideas about wealth and beauty. Benny’s mother dyed a birthday tie for him, prompting Rex to wonder about a similar gift and whether it could be his. The dialogue reveals early associations of desire and social difference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capitol Hill
Toll
Benny
Rex
Washington Star
John Chinaman Bible Swearin Sentence Unspares View
In Singapore court a John Chinaman quips on oath taking using a fowl, a saucer and a book as a witty contrast to other traditions. The remark, cited by Chambers Journal, reflects broad minded humor amid religious controversy and vaccination objections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Chinaman
Singapore
India
John
Chambers’ Journal
Why He Doubted Her Belinda Says Photo Taken Not Looking
A brief exchange in the Indianapolis Journal notes Belinda claims her photo was taken without her noticing. The speaker questions the claim, arguing the pose shows her head tilted and eyes rolled upward suggesting a candid trick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belinda
Indianapolis Journal
Snarley Snarley Dialog Sparks Witty Banter
A humorous exchange between Mr and Mrs Snarley features quips on marriage and fortune. The couple riff on getting something for nothing and bearing trouble, ending with a wry observation about enduring only one kind of trouble at once.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Snarley
Mrs. Snarley
Puck
A Fast Bicycle Rider Benefit from Amica Salve
A cyclist can suffer cuts sprains or bruises from accidents Bucklens Amica Salve relieves pain and speeds healing It also cures chafing chap ped hands sore lips burns ulcers and piles Cure guaranteed at 50 cents Sold by Jos Emmert druggist
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucklen
Amica
Jos
Emmert
County Cullings from Our Own Correspondent in Pearl City
In Pearl City April 380, liveryman Hoyman buys Hiram Ditzler’s horse for 72.25 from cashier Dow who notes bank robbers paid damages via Mutual Casualty Co. Des Moines. Local notices include Arbor Day plantings, visitors from Freeport and Nora, a census taker, business and farm updates, and upcoming YMC A services.
Everoy Correspondent Notes Local Activities and Death
From Everoy April 30 report details a sick visit to Mrs. Soper and multiple local movements. Public transit freight activity includes a westbound passenger train with three refrigerator cars and a carload of ties distributed to Lena. Various locals travel, canvass maps, visits to Forreston, Freeport, and Nora, with social events such as Grant birthday memorial, Eminent Ladies meeting, and the burial of Henry Barber of Cedarville.
Local Notes From Rock City May 1
From Our Olyn Correspondent Rock City May 1 Dr Hayes of Freeport was a caller last Thursday Ned Scott of Freeport was in town on business Edith Youngblut spent Sunday at home Mrs D F Fielke is on the sick list Geo Foster and F O Cronemiller were at Freeport last Wednesday Mrs Jacob Meinzer of Rock Grove visited her daughter Mrs E J Youngblut last week D G LaShell is at Sterling this week for Deering Harvester Co A J Foster and family visited Dakota last Sunday John I Marsh was a passenger to Freeport yesterday A H Mellenbendt is at Polo working for Champion Harvester Co R J Long is in Chicago this week Jacob Koller Co laying foundation for H D Thoren new house in third ward George Raubenheimer visiting Winslow W E Keagle and Harrison Foster repaired at Henry Richter farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock City
Dr. Hayes
Freeport
Ned Scott
Edith Youngblut
D. F. Fielke
John Raymer
Rose Bokhof
Nebraska
Geo. Raymer
Lawyer’s Hall
Geo. Foster
F. O. Cronemiller
Jacob Meinzer
Rock Grove
E. J. Youngblut
D. G. LaShell
Sterling
Deering Harvester Co
A. J. Foster
Dakota
John I. Marsh
A. H. Mellenbendt
Polo
Champion Harvester
Comany
R. J. Long
Chicago
Jacob Koller & Co
H. D. Thoren
Third Ward
George Raubenheimer
Winslow
W. E. Keagle
Harrison Foster
Henry Richter
Arbor Day Observed In Dedarville Schools
April 30 report notes Arbor day observed with tree planting and flower beds in each room. Local residents improve homes and travel to various towns. Clerks at Cedar Cliff camp M W A handled death claim proofs for Mrs Rathbun, receiving $2,000 from head office within a month, marking commendable efficiency.
Local Society Bank Offering May 4 Meeting
From Our Own Correspondent Borton April 80 The W F M society will hold their bank offering meeting at the home of Mrs Harris Sheetz Friday afternoon May 4 A good program will be given after which tea will be served from 6 to 7 oclock All are invited to come and help in the good work Please put your offering in an envelope Also W F Hazelbrook left for Chicago with a load of fine hogs He expects to see Admiral Dewey Rev W C Scott is in Chicago for mid year conference examination He plans to spend time at the general conference Miss Minnie Goodsell is able to be out again after a severe illness W F Hazelbrook and family visited KE R Froud and family at Loran Clarence Garrison spent a few days here visiting friends He contemplates a trip to Spokane Wash soon
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Borton
W. F. M. Society
Harris Sheetz
W. F. Hazelbrook
Chicago
Admiral Dewey
W.C. Scott
Minnie Goodsell
KE. R.froud
Loran
Clarence Garrison
Spokane
Wash
J.B. Rodenbaugh
Local Notes From Rock Grove April Visitations
From Our Own Correspondent Rock Grove April 30 Tom Mc Cauley and grandchildren of Lena visited his brother A B Mc Cauley and family for several days Oscar Bolender and lady of Orange ville called on friends in town Sunday G W Moyer and wife were at the county seat Saturday Ida Hence of Rock City is working for Mrs J F Wallace E J and Anna Heisinger drove to Branport Saturday and returned Sunday Harve Mogle of Freeport was in town several days last week Wes Spangler of Dakota was in town Saturday on business Sam Myers has moved his saw mill to Albany Wis
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Grove
Tom McCauley
Lena
A. B. McCauley
Oscar Bolender
Orangevill
G. W. Moyer
Ida Hence
Rock City
J. F. Wallace
E. J
Anna Heisinger
Branport
Harve Mogle
Freeport
Wes Spangler
Dakota
Sam Myers
Albany
Wis
Damascus Notes from Our Own Correspondent May Day
Damascus reports local business and domestic updates. Freis of Chicago transacted business, Nate of Cedarville drills a well for the saw mill, and the Phillips couple welcomed a baby girl. Mrs DeGarino visited Utica friends. Watson’s M Kk. Watson. Creamery paid 75 cents per hundred in early April. About 300 pairs Foster lace and button shoes were discounted at Sraver's from 3.00 3.50 and 4.00 to 1.60 1.75 and 2.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Damascus
D. H. Freis
Chicago
Jas. Nate
Cedarville
J. A. Phillips
Charles DeGarino
Utica
N. Y
M. Kk
Watson
Sraver’s. 21
Also Mentioned on This Page
Normal School
New York Stock Market
C. W. Killen
Fry’s Block
Atohinson
Roy Af
Ely. Cc
R.1.&p
Ches
Pac
Nor
Pacific
Toy
Norf
West
People’s Gas
Pas
Satenie
Southern Ry
Tay Weenee
Tnion Pacif
Union Pacific
Union
Jennie ‘Thompson
Box 36
Oakasville
Hood
Mary FE
Brrp
Olney
Pearl City
Hoyman
Hiram Ditzler
Dow
Mutual Casualty Co
Des Moines
Ellen Madden
Jane Larkins
New Dublin
J. Callen
J ._ J. Freas
Eby’s
J. J. Schoff
James Hartzell
Nora
E. M. Hayes
Stockton
Judge Cronkrite
J.S. Collman
Thursa
Dr. Yeager
E. S. Auman
Prof
Auman
Ira Mitchell
Harve Earnst
C. P. Snow
Lanark
J. W. Snow
Mesdemes W. Gates
Etta Lawler
Wards Grove
Cyrus Hoy
Belle Mishler
Mt. Morris
F. Schuman
Samuel Studebaker
Dry
Henry Aurand
Henry Brinkman
T.O. Musser’s
Charles Penticoff
Henry Bicker
August Rader
Dane Taylor
Shannon
John Sprague
Rockford
T. L. Fyeis
Miss Schaffer
Main Street
Henney Buggy Co
Lloyd Aspinwall
Everoy
D. C. L. Mease
Lafe Brown
Bert E. Pickard
Forreston
Ed Auman
Grant
L. T. Turner
General Grant
Ed Alman
Kent
F.C. Bacon
Clayt Walkey
Trace
J. J. Shaffer
Davis
B. G. Cooper
Eigen Titty
Beam Chapel
Barber
Gem
Dedarville
A. J. Bates
Capt
Sam Buchanan
Chas. N. Phillips
L. F. Fry
Gust Addams
A. H. Hartman
Buckeye Avenue
Man. Whittenmeyer
Chas. J. Hixson
Frank Coble
Scotland
South Dakota
J.J. Diemer
Cambridge
F. W. Clingman
Floy
Messers
E. B
U.S
George House
Vacaville
Cal
Rathbun
Old
Stephenson St
Cheviots
Cassimeres
Gumbiner Brothers
Old Hub Corner
Stephenson Street
Bolton
Centennial
James Conley
C. Heitter
Mabel Eer
Boyd Hogins Friay
Simon Kohler
McGuire
Charles Beck
Charles Decklar
Adam
Fred Sand
C. Winters
Minnie Aspinwall
Charles Doerr
W. Rosenstiel
H. Althofer
Lily Brady
Cash Store
Babinet
Point de Paris
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!