Railroads weigh excursion rates for national conventions
Railroads hesitate on summer excursion fares as two cent fare laws push states to curb travel. National conventions in Denver and Chicago loom with expected low round trip rates but no firm policy yet. A list of events from May to September includes M E Church conference in Baltimore, Retail Grocers in Boston, K P in Supreme Lodge, Republican and Democratic national conventions in Chicago and Denver, and other gatherings nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Denver
Chicago
Northwestern
America
Sas Railroad Manu
Baltimore
Boston—National Association Retail Grocers
Federation Women’s Clubs
Supreme Lodge K. of P
Cleveland
National Educational Association
International Convention
B. Y. P. A. of America
Dalas
Tex
Grand Lodge Elks
Indianapolis
North America
United States
Louisville
International S. S. Association
Pittsburg
United Presbyterian Church
Seattle
Grand Aerie
Chancery Notice in Stephenson County Illinois
Public notice states a chancery suit in Stephenson County Circuit Court with complainant Peter Boomearden and unknown heirs of Frederick Kloos and other named defendants including Eliza Warren Jemimah Scott and Sarah McClintic. Summons issued returnable to the June term at Freeport Court House on the first Monday of June 1008.
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State OF
Illinois
Stephenson County
Circuit Court
Peter Boomearden
Frederick Kioos
Margaret Kloos
Eliza Warren
James Warren
Dth
P. Moin
Stephenson
State of Illinois
Ith P.M
State of Illioiis
Freeport
Ilinois
A. L
W.A. Stevens Abreult Cherk
Deserted real estate suit filed in Stephenson County court
Henry Kortemeter sues Warren W Hall and unknown heirs over two parcels of deserted lands in Stephenson County Illinois. The case seeks relief via a chancery proceeding with a returnable summons to be held at the Court House on the first Monday of June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illingis
Stephenson County
Stephenson
Staite
Plinois
Seetion Fiffteen
Raneedisht
Blastoor
Bern
Hindscon
A. Dhs
W. AL Steinens
Chas. HH. Gireen
STATE OD LELUINGIS IN STEPHENSON COUNTY COURT
The Ofreaut Court hears a suit involving Pred Hl. Pelkenmeier and Susan Veer as defendants with unknown heirs of Susi Vanner and Michael Snyder, plus unknown owners of the north forty lines of the Northwest quarter of the Northeast quarter of section nineteen, township twenty eight north, range east of the third principal meridian. The case names Rae Bight as a defendant and Chalac stinsiders for sale as defendants. The cause has been stricken from the court and set for the county house in Freeport on the first Monday in June.
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Leluingis
Stephenson County
Ofreaut
Ehanmeery
Pelkenmeier
Dadtinant
Susan Veer
Susi Vanner
Michael Snyder
Freeport
Illinois
A.da Boos
W. A. Stevens
Chas. H. Green
Public Notice of Probate Case in Stephenson County
Public notice states a chancery cause in Stephenson County court where Mary Saxby and others sue Mary K Everett and others. Executors Corwin Belknap and Deborah Belknap deceased are named defendants with a summons returnable at the Court House in Freeport on the first Monday in June. Clerk W A Stevens dated May 1 100s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephenson County
Beis
Mary Saxby
Jermude Johston
Gertriads Johnston
Arthur Johnston
Marykk. Everett
Hannah Marks
Corwin A. Belknap
Morace
Belknap
Edwin
Williams
Said County
W. A. Steviens
Nuns on One Wheel Legislative Wagon in a Sort of Crippled Condition
The senate moved to end the fifth general assembly by postponing state board of control bills to the next session. A study commission on charitable institutions was proposed with seven senators, led by acting president S C Pemberton. The House faced little to do besides cleaning up remaining items as revenue and emergency appropriations loomed.
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Springfield
Senate
General Assembly
State Board of Contenl
Jiollery
Jon
Comsnas
S C. Pemberton
Pemberton
Berry
Melvenzie
Jones
Potter
Gurston
Falb
Hinself
Burton
Phudl
Bank Run Sparks Local Option Law Turmoil
Disjointed text about a bank run following the local option law. Mentions May, Shedd, and a national event, with unclear names and places. Indicates stress on banks and public alarm, implying financial disruption in an unnamed city or region.
Aldermen Carty Reynolds and Paulson Charged in Bribery Case
May 6 Rockford news reports the grand jury returned true bills against Aldermen Carty Reynolds and Paulson for accepting bribes in city affairs. Carty and Reynolds pleaded guilty and were fined 3600 plus costs. Paulson to be called into court today.
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Rockford
Carty
Reynolds
Paulson
Piulson
Ninth annual congress of mothers opens in Bloomington
Fifty prominent women from Chicago and 150 from other Illinois cities attend the ninth annual congress of mothers in Bloomington. The meeting began with a reception and later delegates were welcomed by Bloomington speakers. The response was given to state president Mrs. George Paul of Chicago.
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Bloomington
Cheage
Ilinois
Pla
George Pail
Chiesge
Weyburn Plant Sold to Forge and Shovel Firm
Abie S of Weyburn Manufacturing, Reek part, te, has been purchased by the Tres Cent Forge and Shovel Company of Havitna. The Weyburn works produce shovels and plows, competing with other regional makers and serving the state with metal tools.
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Taveena
Weyburn Manufacturing Company
Reek Part
Unis
Trescent Forge and Shovel Company
Havitna
Weyburn
Mount Vernon area car works estate transfer noted
Mary Sieph on set perhaps of Litehtield Bicuboard Prast contrasts with Mount Vernon area events. The estate is ceded and appears to be transferred to a named party. Details are unclear due to OCR errors but indicate a property or business transfer.
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Applefor
Wis
Mary
Iseatisii
Chiscea
Beeregrie
Ibitatn
Suvite
Eedapetien Paophee
Unclear OCR fragment hints at political and publishing issues
Fragmentary text references publishers, race and staffing themes, civic notes, and a Chicago connection. Details are obscured by garbled OCR, but hints at a discussion of publishing rights, public notices, and a local or state assembly context.
Speaker Cannon Celebrated On Seventy-Second Birthday
The House honors Speaker Cannon on his seventy second birthday with a congenial recess. Representative Clarke of Missouri notes the occasion and the chamber responds with unanimous consent as Clarkson pays tribute and the Speaker expresses gratitude for the well wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House of Representatives
Cannon
Clan Clarke
Missouri
Clark
Oloect
Seutionuan
Ppea
Politien
Fot
Hiss
Emi Thoes
Illinois Men Give Flowers on Birthday Greeting Display
A large basket of flowers crowned with a silk banner bearing Birthday Greetings adorned the speaker’s private room in a ceremonial tribute. Meanwhile Panama seeks assurances from Phat government for an honest vote count in the next presidential election after talks between Secretary Taft and President Armindor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Trinoix
Panama
May
Waftt
Politicad
Pares Ta Cideaver
Phat
Pirie
Armindor
Liberal Party
Senor Obaldia
Taft
Tacw
Freeport citizen backs Deans Kidney Pills remedy
Mrs J S Fisher of Freeport testifies that Deans Kidney Pills relieved her kidney trouble after trying them on advice. She bought them at Barnert's drug store and credits the pills for her recovery. The advertisement promotes the Dean's Kidney Pills, priced at 40 cents, Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY as sole US agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Don
Bamert
Doun
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Dean's
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Hare and Hounds
Goebec
Pete
Athibertreis
Tony Ber
Comet Bay
Dhaife
Etiitegs
Perrys
Asssebaterd Press
Vargas
Wits Eoteerhned
Westville
Plis
Ville Goserabo
Beauty
Rockford Grafters
Mothers In Council
Worth Efal Ao Altion
Wisconsin
Wirt Ds
Marshalltown
Museo Thein Ab
Steihthreikers
Dredhp Freca
Seoatitel
Teomipees
Beaisdlatien
Cavill
TADAY
House
Champ Clark
Joe
Parisanship
Ameerican
Evans Plumbing & Heating Co
Stephenson ST
Ginenther
Freeport Railway, Light & Power CO
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