Curiosity of Girl Affidavit Taints Stevenson Link
A long affidavit from Mrs Jennie Starkey of Waynesville alleges Adlai Stevenson Democratic candidate for governor was invited to speak before the Knights of the Golden Circle, a Civil War secret order. The document, sworn Sept 24 by notary William Sampson, ties Stevenson to the order through a Downsville area uncle and notes passwords and meetings. The piece details probate records, legal actions, and attorney fees involving Stevenson and James B Stevenson in McLean and surrounding counties.
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Peoman
Stevenson
Secret Order
Sprinfield
Adlai Th. Stevenson
Knights of the Golden Circle
Jennie Starkey
Waynesville
Starkey
Copperhead
Andrew Uedrick
The
Golden Circle
Adlai i. Stevenson
Dr. Worrell
Bloomington
Dawn
Ft. Wer
Ilinois
Dewitt County
Addai Fh. Stevenson
Thinois
Adlai EB. Stevenson
A.S. Washburn
Downs
McLean County
Andrew Hedrick
Stevensan
Andrew Wedrick
Missadona
Atakatlisini
Allloitant
LeRoy
Jennid Starkey
A. D
Ben
Dr. Starkey
Mr. Stevenson
Tle
Uriah Washburn
Heyworth
Randolph Township
Washburn
KR. M. Benjamin
W. H. Whitehead
A. F. Stevenson
Whitehead
Adlai Stevenson
A. EF. Stevenson
James S. Ewing
Stevensons
Adlair
James B
John
James Washburn
Elizabeth Washburn
H Ewing
Joseph Washburn
Joh B. Stevenson
Adlai
John McNulta
James B. Stevenson
John B. Stevenson
Letty G. Stevenson
A. E. Stevenson
John Smith
John (. Stevenson
Avenz on and Mrs Starery in spat over denial
A heated dispute emerges as Avenz on denies accusations from a Kuqwa woman who claims spats with Mrs Starery. The record notes include references to W. Sieyen and related individuals amid the contention.
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Adial W. Sieyen
Comment on Stevenson and party rift in Illinois politics
Judge William Prentiss of Chicago denounces Stevenson amid a factional battle with Roger Sullivan. Prentiss recalls Stevenson’s 1885 1889 tenure as assistant postmaster general and his partisan toast mastering. He mocks Stevenson’s claim to reform and questions Governor Deneen’s state governance, labeling the opposition as factional.
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William Prentiss
Chicago
Guernor Deneen
Deneen
Treatment Of Croup In The Home
Croup is a nighttime ailment from cold with a harsh dry cough and breathing difficulty. Treat at home with hot flannel compresses, steam inhalation, and a carrier kettle, using goose oil for chest and throat, syrups for quick relief, and heat to drive the medicine in while watching for severe symptoms requiring a physician.
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Washington Star
SIRES AND SONS. Notable facts of prominent figures
Buckner remains the Confederacy’s surviving lieutenant general at eighty six. Gettys is a Tennessee Republican convention grandson of General James Gettys after whom Gettysburg is named. Edison, sixty one, valued at twenty five million dollars, plans to retire to pure scientific work. Rothschild wore a straw hat shaped like a silk top hat but discarded it at Westminster. George A Allen from Leominster, a farmer, has worn sleeves rolled to the elbow for forty years. Sir Walter Tulier named expert adviser to the Chinese government. Li Hung Chang praised Chinese fluency. Mundji Bey, Turkey’s new charge d affaires in Washington, a former newspaper man, prefers journalism to diplomacy.
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Simon Bolivar Buckner
Wilberforce Cgettys
Tennessee Republicans
James Gettys
Gettysburg
Thomas A. Edison
Walter Rothschild
Westminster
George A. Allen
Leominster
Mass
Allen
Walter Tulyer
Audoviser
Walter
China
Base Hits and League Figures in Play
The piece notes most of the Cincinnati National League squad will travel with Manager Bancroft to Cuba. President Murphy of the Chicago club backs banning the spitball. Umpire Kiem criticizes quick calls and reversals by some umpires. Charley Hemphill’s solid play stands out amid the New York American collapse. Clarke Griffith’s potential NL management is questioned. Griffith helped American league expansion more than any other player. No Brooklyn National player receives more praise than Silent John Hummell, the ex Holyoke infielder.
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Bancroft
Cuba
Murphy
Kiem
New York American
Charley Hemphill
Clarke Griffith
Griffith
Brooklyn Nationals
John” Hummell
Holyoke
Train and Track Developments Across Europe and Arabia
The Belgian government plans autumn orders for rail equipment totaling 5000 freight cars 700 passenger cars and 220 locomotives. Berlin reports progress with suspended monorail in narrow streets. The Tredjag railroad extends toward Medina Mecca and a new mosque opened near the station on Sept 1. Underground railways now 32 miles open trade out of 57 miles authorized.
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Berlin
Mecca
Medina
Mysterious Remarks From a Porch Citadel
A fragment from Harper's Weekly retells a quirky scene with Mrs Spicy on a porch, and a boy named Tommy discussing beard growth to evade face washing. The dialogue touches on manners, gender, and humorous irritation, reflecting light, observational humor of the era.
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Cuele
Tommy
Harper's
Prayer Meeting Theme for 1908 Endorses Committee Work
Rev St Doyle urges Christian Endeavor members to revive committee work in October 1908. He stresses prayer, social and missionary committees, written reports, and diverse gifts, arguing neglect leads to decline while diligent effort renews vitality and growth. Bible references accompany the exhortation.
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ST Doyle
Best Society for Young People in London Enghand
Stanley J. Edwards extols Christ in Endeavor as the premier society for youth in London Enghand Its meetings foster spiritual life and Christian conduct Its pledge guides members in life and participation Weekly meetings encourage confession and expression Consecration meetings raise spiritual level and sustain individual growth The society emphasizes Christ and the church has structured committee work for church services and training County state and national conventions provide spiritual and practical impetus to attendees and their societies
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Christ In Endeavor
Stanley J. Edwards
London
Enghand
UNC
Tts
Chris. Han
Intieh
Young People’s Society
Christ
Fiehth
Association of Kindred Sociches Ino
Christian Téndenvar Union
Christians Getting Together for Fellowship
Rev Wieland Hoyt speaks on tying Christ value to fellowship among Christians. He notes devotion to virtuous aims among believers deepens appreciation of their savior and Lord and prays for continued blessing in the years ahead.
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Wieland Hoyt
Dada D
Unclear historic note on religious teachers request
A fragmentary report states a society and its members aimed to send new teachers to a distant land. The text references missionaries and a request to dispatch educators, but specifics such as names dates or places are unreadable.
Are You Only Half Alive Kidney Remedy Ad
An old advertisement promotes Foley's Kidney Remedy claiming kidney trouble causes weakness and fatigue. It asserts the product restores vitality and health, urging readers to refuse any other remedy and cites Moogk and W. F. Jungkunz as health officers or endorsers.
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Foley
Moogk
W. F. Jungkunz
Suita Nicely Pressed 50c at Mal le s Galeng Streets
Suita pressed 50 cents at Mal le s Galeng and Van Buren streets in a brief street transaction.
Daily Jourpe delivery in city for ten cents
A brief note indicates the Daily Jourpe!ig was delivered to any part of the city for 10 cents. The fragment mentions distribution and a fixed price, suggesting a local newspaper offering home delivery across areas served.
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Jourpe!ig
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Ielieve
Demeen
Avenzon and
Mrs. Starery
Ars
McCutcheon
Chicago Tribune
William Prentiss Saye
Sires and Sons
Mrs. Spicy
Encelgiar
Bryan
Milwauke
Christian Endeavor
Zeeh
Ivy
Isa
Matt
John ii
Gahvi
Kongo
Ison Christies Pinteaver Society
Daessusre
BLICK
Blickensderfer
Fisher Building
Mig. Co
Freeport Flardware Co
C. G. Schoeffel’s
Galena St
Malta
Vita
C. G. Schoeffel
Wisconsin
Schulz
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