Dakota county notes of deaths and social events
Regular county column from Dakota Illinois dated May 28 recounts small town happenings. Mentions Rockford visitors Mrs Fulton and others, a 24 to 6 academy win over Orangeville, excursions to Rockford, a lost watch fob, a cyclone near town, property damage from a barn fire and trees, local arrivals and visits, and a schedule of commencement events with names of graduates.
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Dakota
W. H
Jonas Fulton
Rockford
Jas. Gibler
Ridott
Roy
Forreston
Woodman
Joe Gramley
F. C
Floyd Chambers
J. F. Smith
Dan Mallory
Missouri
Johnson Farm
Wm. Stemm
Here
Academy
Cedarville
Old Smith Race
J. W. Fortner
L. M. Diemert
Rev. Campbell
Mr. Campbell
Ohio
E. Harting
Walter Vehmeier
Walker Templeton
Doug Bradley
Shoemaker
E. Tranucht
B. C. Holloway
A. J. Clarity
Local notes from Shannon area May events
From Our Own Correspondent records a string of visits and travels among residents. Names include A Daniels and wife Freeport travelers Dr Miller in Rockford and Mrs Kittie Rica returning to Bryant South Dakota. Others visit Freeport Lanark Ridott Mt Vernon Mt Carroll Savanna Milledgeville Ridott and Chicago.
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Shannon
A. Daniels
Freeport
Dr. Miller
Rockford
Kittie Rica
Bryant
S. Dakota
F. X. Bear
Harry Cook
J. Rubendall
M. N. Shields
Rev. Baker
Mr. Baker
Chicago
England
Jennie Booth
Mt. Vernon
Homer Weigle
Lanark
Walt Eyery
Don Osborne
H. Spellman
Ridott
Relatived
H. L. Kriter
Institute
Wilkins and Hammond
Beatrice Roberts
Savanna residents attend W C T U institute contest
Mrs. B C Pratt and daughters of Thomson visited A S Babb and wife while Savanna hosted a Monday evening W C T U institute contest.
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Savanna
W. C. T. U. Institute
B. C. Pratt
Thomson
A. S. Babb
Scioto Mills News Roundup May 28
From Our Own Correspondent Scioto Mills May 28 The Greenville school teacher is ill and unable to teach for a few days. Mrs Kramer hosts a quilting day and Michael Rigney spent weekend at Madison. Julia Keith visits her parents. Thomas Hutmacher the local butcher is busy. John Kramer and Elmer visit Milwaukee. Miss Cora Stiffler visits Scioto friends. Casper Disch spends Sunday in Freeport.
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Scioto Mills
Greenville
Scioto
Casper Disch
Freeport
Death of Three-Year-Old in Davis Shadowed by Tragedy
From Our Own Correspondent May 27 A sad death occurred at the James Spellman home south of Davis Sunday afternoon. The three-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Willie Spellman accidentally swallowed five strychnine pills and died shortly after waking. Other notes mention dentist visit schedules, church anniversaries, school appointment for a new principal, residents visiting relatives, memorial services, and local village notices urging street cleanliness.
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J Davis
James Spellman
Davis
Willie Spellman
Willie Runte
Evansville
Wis
Fred Runte
Krape
Freeport
Epplyanna
Runte
Baileyville
Rosa Horstmejser
Glen Allington
B. L. Boyles
M. E
Beloit
Mr. Nash
Rockford
August Lohrman
Iowa
Ella Eggert
John Eggert
Oelwein
Kirk Smith
Tacoma
Wash
Alen Fox
Ladies’ Aid Society
The
M. E. Church
J. E. Hollister
Pecatonica
Peck
Stewart
Mildred Spellman
F. J. Beardsley
Ashton Cross
Mt. Carroll
Mrs. Mitchell
Avon, Wik
Plague Rumor Quashed Over Susquehanna Water
In a late 18th or early 19th century scene from Plarksburg, a legislator disputing a plague report defends Harrisburg water as safe, calling the claim a slander and asserting personal knowledge of the water’s conditions during tense sessions.
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Plarksburg
Susquehanna
Boon
Pharrisburg
DeWituUs Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve Sold by Wain
Pain from boils burns cuts and skin diseases relieved by DeWituUs Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve. Good for piles sold by Wain from Junehunz druggist Sir Stephenson edges.
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Wain
Junehunz
Stephenson Edrges
Mrs Sk Van Veranken Opens Iwassape Parlors in Freeport
Mrs Sk Veranken of Detroit announces to Freeport ladies the opening of Iwassape parlors offering shampooing manicure hairdressing facial and scalp treatment. Electrical and plain instantaneous face bleach services advertised with room for Rice Bid.
Public notice on debt liability by Mrs Perkins
Mrs. Charles Perkins notifies the public she will not be responsible for any debts contracted by her husband Charles E. Perkins. 14 Clark Ave. is o-23d1w
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Charles Perkins
Charles E. Perkins
Clark Ave
Court Tufts Bias Testimony in Lehmitz Jury Trial
In San Francisco on May 29 Judge Dunne threatens jail for contempt and rules that attorneys must stop interrupting as the Lehmitz jury selection continues. Assistant DA Heney questions street contractor Blanchard about a 400 dollar commission paid to Maestretti after a city works hold up and a failed bid to meet the mayor about the issue.
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San Francisco
Talesmen
TL. S. Bachman
A. A. Regenee Rush
James M. Brittain
Dunne
John J. Barrett
Heney
Tatesman J. 2
Blanchard
Board of Public Works
Binnehard
Maestretti
Barrett and Henry Clash in Court Over Grand Jury Question
In a heated courtroom exchange Judge Dunne warns Barrett after Barrett and counsel clash over a question about Maestretti. The defense objects to comments by the court and accuses the prosecution of improper influence on jurors. The city administration and police use are challenged as part of the trial. Snow reported in Texas falls near Midlothian with cold rain.
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Barrett
Judge Dunne
Fairall
Demacndine
Tle
Peane
Rhinehard Stooi
Tieies Svs
Prart
Pbohey
Speen
Pies
Schmitz
Pulice Department
Tessas
Waxtiliehie
Pes. Mary
Midlothian
The Gentlemanly Prize Fighter
The cartoonized pugilist stereotype misleads about prize fighters. Real boxers are described as gentlemanly, refined figures with notable appearance, contrasting the rugged, simian caricature seen in popular culture.
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Wueh
Hirex Beach
Negro Uses A Knife On Passenger On Street Car
In Denver on May 20 an unknown negro stabbed Fred Thomson, a Western Parking Co employee, in the heart after a fight involving Thomson and a companion with another negro. The assailant fled the crowded Martinez street car scene amid racial tension and a quick escape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Fred Thomson
Western Parking Company
Thomson
Texas Liquor Licenses Set to Expire July 11
In Houston on May 29 the new Texas liquor regulation requires all wholesale and retail liquor licenses to expire July 11. The licensing process will take about twenty days, so every saloon and wholesale liquor dealer in the state must close for that period.
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Texas
Houston
Tex
Postponement in Democrat Committee Case
Washington on May 29 reports the indictment against Charles Ed wards secretary of the Democrat congressional committee, charged with aiding Alejandro Garland a Peruvian legation attaché with a dangerous weapon, has been postponed indefinitely due to the prosecuting witness failing to appeal the case.
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Washington
Charles Edwards
Democrat
Alejandro Garland
Legation
Equitable Case: Grand Jury Indicts Thomas J Jordan
New York May 2 The May grand jury probing the Equitable Life Assurance society returns eighteen indictments against Thomas J Jordan formerly controller of the Equitable. They charge perjury forgery in the third degree and related offenses.
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New York
May
Equitable Life Assurance Society
Thomas J. Jordan
The
Equitable
Locomotive Engineers Meet in Dallas with 600 Delegates
The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and the Grand International Auxiliary opened a three day session in Dallas Texas on May 29 with about 600 delegates present.
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Locomotive Engineers In Council
Dallas
Tex
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Grand International Auxiliary
Chicago Markets Report May 28 Grain and Meat Quotes
Chicago Board of Trade quotations for May 28 show mixed results across grains and meats. Wheat May to Dec futures range with modest gains and declines, corn and oats display varied bid prices, while pork, lard, and short rib futures trade with small moves. cash sales list no. 2 red and hard wheats, No 1 northern and other samples with mixed prices.
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Chicago
Illinois
Indiana
Wisconsin
Chicago Board of Trade
Osiec
Quote from old actor about temper and art
A Washington Herald line captures a caution from an older actor about not letting a gallery ruin temper. The exchange ends with the proverb about the gods and madness.
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Washington Herald
Coming events May June church and social notices
May 20 sacred concert at First Presbyterian church May Knights of Columbus ball at Masonic temple ARS BiPe SOPHOR day exercises of the June d Masonic ball and card party June 5 song recital at First Methodist church June 4 Fienie of Matter relatives at Folvates grove Jane Morgan recital at First Presbyterian church June 12 graduating exercises of county schools at High school building
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First Presbyterian Church
Knights of Columbus
Masonic Temple
First M
Fienie of Matter
Folvate's Grove
Jane Morgan
Kodol Indigestion Remedy Promises Toning Benefit
Kodol for indigestion and dyspepsia digests what you eat and tones the stomach. It claims to add strength and produce rich, pure blood. The product is made in conformity to the National Pure Food and Drug Law and sold by Wm. F. Jungkaut druggist at 85 Stephenson Street.
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Wm. F. Jungkuat
Stephenson Street
Change of Life and Lydia Pinkham's Remedy Advert
An aditaria piece promoting Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for women entering menopause. It warns of symptoms like hot flashes, headaches, and nervousness, and includes testimonials from Mrs. Certin and Mrs. Lee praising the product's help during the change of life. It invites readers to write for free advice from Mrs. Pinkham.
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Henry Lee
Fred Certin
Pinkham
Lafayette Street
Bend
Thad
Lydia EB. Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinkham
Winter Street
New Haven
Conn
Lydia
The First Syndicate and the Northern Pacific Deal
The article traces how the term syndicate entered press and politics during Northern Pacific railroad negotiations. Jay Cooke and partners built two international syndicates, one in London and one in America, to manage war bonds and refloat 5 percent bonds. The effort faced fierce political opposition but succeeded, drawing praise from President Grant and signaling strong backing, including an alliance with the Rothschilds for future funding.
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Northern Pacific Railroad
Syndicat
Jay Cooke
New York Tribune
Europe
London
New House
Jay Cooke, McCulloch & Co
America
Grant
Cookes
Rothschilds
Dr. Oberholtzer
Century
Music and Method by Paderewski on Practice Hours
The article states that studying piano should be directed by a teacher and practiced daily for a duration aligned with the student’s future. Professionals should devote four hours, amateurs two, with at least one hour of practice each day, emphasizing methodical work and deliberate focus.
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I. J. Paderewski
Strand Magazine
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