Improvements at Wingart block slow hotel plans
Happenings at Lena report delays in a new hotel project due to an architect failing to furnish plans amid the Chicago tram drivers strike. The Wingert block is being upgraded by Hin & Co. and Berhenke & Co may raise the back to a full two stories with a new front. Local notes include farm wool pricing, saloon licensing disputes, funerals, and town political activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena
Chicago
Rockford
Warren
Springfield
Mass
Waterloo
Iowa
J. A. Steinmetz
Aston
Henry Steinmetz
Robert and Cristopher Sisson
Foreman
West
Ferguson
Fowler
Roscoe
Parker
Hin & Co
Roy Nelson
Elgin
Berhenke & Co
Wingert
Fd. Scherer
H. F. Jones
Manney
Nebraska
Favor Good Roads Plan Draws Aurora Farmers and Merchants
Thousands of farmers and businesspeople gathered in Aurora for the first mass meeting of the National Good Board association. Colonel W H Moore opened the session citing road quality in the U S versus Europe and Rome as a lasting example. Local committees were formed to organize a county good roads group.
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Aurora
National Good Board Association
Coliseum
Elgin
W. H. Moore
Organization of Road Builders and Promoters
United States
Europe
Moore
Rome
Julius Caesar
Aurora Business
Good Roads Association
Debtor Notice from KeRne on Settling Accounts
Notice that after selling his lumber and coal business, Gro. FE. KeRne asks all debtors to settle accounts at once. Office located in Hast Freeport. The notice appears in the local paper dated 4-18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Gro. FE
KeRne
Gus Nohe Enlivens Illinois House Legend
Springfield News recalls Augustus Nohe, a famed Illinois legislator known as Gus Nohe. The piece lauds his return to influence in the House, credits him with reviving the body, cites a fire escape law as a key achievement, and notes his lasting wit and political impact over decades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield News
Reeport
Augustus Nohe
Gus Nohe
City
House of Representatives
Fair
Nohe
Leland Ly
Board of Trade Bills
House
Noheville
Voters’ League
Mlinois
Tlmois
Sisters Refuse Fortune in Mendota Will Case
Two Mendota sisters decline their share of an estate left by Joseph F. Worsley, choosing to let their brother receive the entire sum. The will from December 13, 1904, valued at 113000 plus, directs equal division among John C. Worsley and Amanda E. and Sarah Worsley, but the sisters prefer the brother’s care and decline any portion. The probate process continues as courts review the renunciations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mendoza
la Salle County
Joseph F. Worsley
Mendota
John QC
Worsley
Amanda E
Sarah Wors
Reilly Renominated Retains Position As DI Director
George W Rand returned from Decatur where he represented Cherry camp Modern Woodmen of America at the state convention. Reilly of Danville was renominated by acclamation for the national board of directors amid strong support from the state BRAID. Charges against Reilly by Urbana and Champaign camps proved unfounded. The gathering unanimously chose Reilly after no competitor appeared for Senator Stubblefield. Other officers elected included Dr E J Routledge consul BE D Reynolds of Rockford and clerk Fred Temple of Galesburg. Fast St Louis to be the next meeting place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Rand
Decatur
Cherry Camp
Armerica
Mr. Rand
Rand
Reilly
Braid
Urbana
Champaign
Talbot
F. W. Joslyn
Elgin
Stubblefield
Danville
E. J. Routledge
BE. D. Reynolds
Rockford
Fred Temple
Galesburg
EVER BLOOMERS AND PLANT OFFERS FOR SALE
Rose bushes will bloom all summer in many colors at 10 to 50 cents each. Order early by mail or phone from 0-4 Chicago St. Deliveries arranged. JOHN BAUSCHER Jr. Also cash register for sale at Brown & Nollmeyer. Four properties for sale priced $1,400 to $2,100 with easy terms, near court house. F Hildreth offers vacant lots and diverse city properties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago St
John Bauscher, Jr
Green House
Court House
F. Hildreth
City Health Committee Orders May 16 Cleanliness Sweep
All ashes manure and rubbish in streets and alleys must be removed by May 16 or the city will remove it and charge the cost to property owners. By order of Committee on Health.
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Wingart Block
Gus Enlivens
Mary Sessions
Illinois
House of
Alv
Green Bay
Waubau
Wisconsin State Baseball Association
BAY Lacross
Beloit
Oshkosh
GREEN
Wausau
Wa. Crosse
Oshkosh Teetewae
Vure
Geo. W. Rand
Milwaukee
Geo. B. Turneaure
Tel White
Chickering
Kurtzman Sterling
Behning
Crown
Emerson
Mason & Hamlin
Fischer
Conover
Cable Nelson
Warner
H. M. Cable
Wellington
Meister, Schultz & Co
Northwestern Il
Mainst
Galena
Stephenson St
Castro
General Bell
Colorado Bull-Pen Fame
Bell
Brown & Nollmeyer
Journal
Wim
Wright & Co. Clothing and Shores
Stephenson St. Freeport
Tinois Vais
Kuehner Bros
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