Dr C L Snyder Elected Elks State Treasurer at Moline
Dr C L Snyder of this city was elected state treasurer of the Elks at a convention in Moline. He was persuaded to run after a Elgin successor declined a third term. Delegates from central and southern Illinois supported him amid applause by M J Hanley and others. Decatur will host the next convention, with several officers and districts named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. L. Snyder
The
Elks
Moline
M. J. Han Jey
Sheriff McCool
W. A. Stevens
2. M. McGovern
Elks' Club
Maar
Dr. Snyder
Elgin
Raymond
Elgin Elks
Snyder
M. J. Hanley
Tyes
Galena
Hanley
H.M. Ticknor
Jacksonville
JF. A. Shelick
Rockford
M. W. Snell
Luitehfield
Andrew Olson
East St. Louis
J. J. Fawkner
C. , Snyder
Freeport
Cc. L. Roseberg
Dixon
R, HE. Canley
la Salle
J. J. Brittain
Bloomington
C. H. Karch
Belleville
Decatur
Founding of the Order of Elks and its rapid growth
The committee report led to the first rituals for the Order of Elks and its public debut in 1868. Despite factional strife and misaccounted entertainment proceeds, the order expanded, drafted policies, and sought incorporation. By 1869 it was legally formed in New York, with Henry P. O’Neil contributing a growth chart. By 1871 New York extended the order nationwide, amid changes in chartering rules. The order evolved into a major benevolent fraternity with a national home at Bedford Virginia and thousands of members nationwide.
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Elles
Thompson & Riees
George S. McDonald
Billy Sheppard
Joe Norris
Charles Shattuck
Louis Nerves
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of New York
New Order
Jolly Corks
New York City
Philadelphia
Charles A. Vivian
Elks
Buffalo
Higgs
McDonald
Goldsmith
Order of Elks
M Music Hall
Vivian
Order
Thompson and Riggs
New York
New York State
Wilks
New York County Clerk’s Office
George G. Bernard
Supreme Court
Henry P. O’niel
O’neil
Order of Elk
United States
Grand Lodge
Lodge of Elks
Bedford
Pulford alibi tangled in shooting case testimony
Minutes after the shooting the alibi for Pulford rests on testimony from Mrs. Benson T J Basewell and Frank Whistler who claim Pulford was in his store when shots were heard. Other witnesses dispute these claims detailing sighting differences and uncertain identification as the jury finds the slayer of Terry unknown.
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Pulford
John J. Benson
T. J. Basewell
Frank Whistler
Benson
Vernon Welch
Berry
Welch
J. A. Robison
Special price on choice trousers in limited stock at seven dollars
Joseph Benston visits Genouthis Mare and a backward spring keeps us with excess piece goods for trousers. Cold weather this spring forces a stock reduction. We offer a special price of seven dollars for choice trousers. Come quick for first pick. Johns Harpster May 20.
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Johns
Harpster
A. W. Ford & Son
LR Stephens
Hoists Old Glory Over Capitol Dome By A Civil War Vet
J A Cochran a 68 year old Civil War veteran climbs six days a week to the top of the Springfield state capitol to hoist and lower the flag. He enlisted in 1862 and served with the 116th Illinois Infantry under Sherman. He survived Andersonville prison and the Atlanta campaign before continuing his daily duty for seven years and eight months.
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Hale
J. A. Cochran
Capitol Building
Springfield
State Building
Linois
Thomas White
W. Papeper
Fifteenth Corps
Army of the Tennessee
Hame
Sherman
Memphis
Vicksburg
Cochran
Wickshire
St. Louis
Longstreet
Knoxville
Hood
Atlanta
Andersonville
Sergeant Keys
Bloomington
S Sherman
Savannah
Milan
Prisoners Escape After Civil War Reaches Union Lines
The escaped Confederate prisoners, including Mr. Gochran, traversed sixty miles to reach Gulf railroad routes toward Jacksonville Florida. They rode with marching forces, rejoined their mates near the Union lines, and fled toward safety after brief rest. The release date was April 28 and Major F C Held led the Denv er convention delegation.
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Savannah
Thomasville
Gochran
Gulf Railroad
Jacksonville
Fla
Cochran
Market Report Mixed on Wheat Corn and Pork
Closing board of trade quotes show July wheat at high levels and May corn at 4.93 5, with May oats 1.034 and May pork 12.52. Union stockyard prices: cattle 5.50 to 6.50 for good to prime, hogs mostly lower around 5.20 to 6.61, sheep market weak around 3.60 to 5.25. Also a local testimonial and a public notice warn removal of ashes and rubbish by homeowners.
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Chicago
Board of Trade
Union
Decoration Day Flowers and Excursion Tickets Offered
Decoration Day events invite orders early for potted plants and cut flowers in thousands at John Bauscher store on Monday May 6 at 4 Chicago Street. The C M St P reads will sell daily excursion tickets from May 16 to September to Delavan Waukesha Madison and other destinations at reduced rates.
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Monachy
John Bauscher
Chicago
Green House
St. P. Read
Delavan
Waukesha
Madison
J. Bo Swear
Grand Opera House Week Offer Draws Attentive Crowd
Amusements at the Grand feature Myles McCarthy and company in The Tinder Dog a one act comedy plus seven acts. Matinee ladies receive a glass souvenir and Saturday offers a free dinner set and a child’s gift. Violinist Josephine Gamble draws fans. Bucklen’s Arnica Salve praised for wounds and sold at Joseph Emmert's drug store for 25 cents.
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Grand
Grand Opera House
Myles McCarthy
Josephine Gamble
Hannah Plant
Little Rock
Ark
Bucklen
Joseph Emmert
Also Mentioned on This Page
C. L. Snyder
Joseph Benston
Genouthis Mare
Capitol Dome
Kuehner Bros
F. C
F.C. Held
John A. Davis
Denver
Joseph M. Myers
Forreston
Today’s Market Report
Austin
Republican
Leavenworth
Ind
Union Loan and Building Association
E. Mayer
Sec
John Hea
Sal
E. Mercx
Merge & O'Brien
Brown & Dollmeyer
DaiLy Journal
WM. Walton
Stephenson St
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