Sheridan Honored With National Capital Equestrian Statue
President Roosevelt attended the unveiling of General Philip H. Sheridan’s bronze horse statue in Washington. Horace Porter spoke, praising Sheridan as a brilliant yet practical commander whose Civil War and western campaigns defined American genius and nationhood.
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Civil War Hero Sheridan Statue Unveiled in Washington
A ceremony in Sheridan Circle marks the unveiling of General Philip H. Sheridan’s statue. Dignitaries and officers attend a formal parade as historians recount his Civil War feats and the cavalry legend’s rise from modest beginnings to top command. The bronze statue, by Gustan Borglum, stands fourteen feet high on a granite pedestal and features a life likeness of Sheridan on his horse, with a large bronze horse casting cast near Providence. The event honors unity and memory amid reflections on war’s cost and American ideals.
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Cedar Creek
Jubal A. Marly
Elarger
Gutean Borglum
New York
Providence
Sallora
Great Plains
Tife
Grand Army
Local notices of hires, events, and deaths in Lena area
W F Bergman receives a car load of feed Edith Zahn named pianist at Lyric theatre Ruby Guyer hired as clerk at I J Gessner store on Chicago street Sweeney's orchestra booked for Thanksgiving dance at Argyle Will Kunz hosts dinner at Edwin Rotzler home Lena business change H L Fair buys G M Holley Implement James Fannagan dies in Waterloo IA Andrew and Michael Fannagan are sons Woman's Relief Corps card party and dance at Lexington hall Gibler's orchestra to play Cards at 8 30 and dancing at 9 Harry Eich injures finger at Illinois Central shops Ladies Aid Society sale at Mrs John Kochsmeier 82 Lincoln Ave Dec 8 proceeds for Christmas charities Ministering Circle bazaar at King's Daughters Settlement Home 40 Stephenson St Dec 2 and 8 details for holiday sales
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Edwin Rotzler
Cottonwood Street
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H. L. Fair
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Pecatonica
Aterloo
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Gibler’s
Harry Eich
Illinois Central
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St. John's Church
John Kochsmeier
Lincoln Ave
King's Daughters
King’s Daughter's Settlement
Stephenson Street
Thanksgiving Service at Embury M E Church Tonight
Embury Methodist Episcopal Church holds a Thanksgiving service this evening at 7 30 replacing the usual Thursday service. The Nor mal class also meets at 7 30. Church members are urged to attend and other friends are invited. St Agnes guild plans a Read’s sale at Read's Deas 4 5 11 24 27 28.
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Embury Methodist Episcopal Church
Suit Sale Cuts Prices at Freeport Tailor
Suite Below Dust promotes an unusually large stock of suits marked down to 30 and 33 dollars. The Up-to-date Tailor advertises the sale as a brief opportunity, with John Harrpster noted in the listing and the date 11-20.
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Freeport
John
Freeport baseball fund drive aims to keep league berth
A large community meeting in Freeport discussed raising 3000 dollars to retain the Wisconsin-Illinois league position for the coming season. Nearly 1000 had been pledged, with donors giving 50, 25, or 5 dollars plus monthly plans to sustain operations and erase old debts, while J B Taylor planned a new ballpark entrance to ease attendance.
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Wisconsin-Ilinois
County Court Room
W. E. Fry
Messrs. C. W. Harden
W. T. Rawleigh
George Tinsley
G. G. McCarty
George Ives
J. B. Taylor
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W. T. Saenger
Fifteen Years of Bucklen Arnica Salve Endorsement
A. F. Hardy of East Wilton Maine praises Bucklen's Arnica Salve after fifteen years of use saying it cures sores boils ulcers and burns and saves doctor bills. Available at Jos Emmert's drug store for 25 cents.
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East Wilton
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Beautiful Embroidered Towels Display at St Agnes Guild
Read the Journal's want column for December 4 to 5 at Read's featuring beautiful embroidered towels from the St Agnes guild counter with items available on December 11 24 27 and 28.
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Read's
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Journal
Dinner for Elderly People at Settlement Home
A Thanksgiving dinner was held today at the Settlement Home for elderly and shutin residents with about twenty guests. The event was sponsored by the King's Daughters and Sons, with carriages provided by Dr. B. A. Arnold and others, and hosted by deaconesses led by Rev. W. H. Beynon.
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King's Daughters and Sons
B. A. Arnold
J. M. Batley
A. J. Stukenberg
Thomas Lennox
Lena K. Stine
Irvin Simmons
Henry
Fragments of Reunion Bring Comfort to Participants
Readable fragments describe a gathering or event that left attendees glad and comforted. The passage emphasizes positive mood and communal goodwill as the central outcome of the occasion.
Great Svangali Delights Opera House Audience
A packed house last evening witnessed the Great Svangali perform at the opera house. Madame Helena amazed with hypnotic telepathic feats described as marvelous. Matinees are scheduled tomorrow and Saturday afternoon.
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Opera House
Madame Helena
King’s New Discovery touted as cure for colds and diseases
An old advertisement touts King’s New Discovery as the best remedy for colds, influenza, asthma, hay fever, bronchitis, and early constipation. It claims prevention of pneumonia with timely use and offers this medicine at Jos. Emmert’s drug store for 60 cents and 1 dollar under a guarantee.
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