Bridge Conspiracy Case Upheld in Carroll County
The appellate court affirms the Carroll County Circuit Court verdict finding Andrew A. Strauch and Oswald Strauch guilty of conspiring with H F Hughes to rig bridge contracts in Fair Haven township. Proof shows Strauch sought bids and influenced bidders, with Hughes and Oswald in talks and a $50 graft paid, confirming a deliberate scheme to suppress competition.
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Carroll County
Andrew Strauch
Oswald
O. E. Heard
Freeport
Strauch
H. F E. Hughes
Fair Haven
Andrew A. Strauch
Commissioners of Highways
Chicago
Minneapolis
Minnesota
Oswald Strauch
Clinton
Iowa
Clinton Bridge and Iron Company
Clinton Company
Herbert KB. Hughes
Continental Bridge Company of Chicago
Hughes
U Hughes
Andrew
Chadwick
Continental Bridge Company
Continental
Father John’s Medicine credited with saving mother and child
Cornelius O'Brien of East Cambridge Mass credits Father John’s Medicine with saving his wife from nervous prostration and restoring her health. He reports his own recovery from a severe cold and recommends the remedy for babies to keep them fat and rosy.
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Father John
Huw Ily
Cornelius O'Brien
Charles St
East Cambridge
Mass
Pather
Robin
O'Brien
Freeport Business Men Postpone November Meeting
The Freeport Business Men's Association postpones its November meeting that was set for election night to a later date. The change affects members planning to attend and requires updated scheduling.
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Freeport Business Men
Ada L Croom Credits King’s New Discovery Cure
Mrs Ada L Croom proprietor of the Croom Hotel Vaughn Minnesota suffered months of severe cough and feared consumption until a friend recommended Dr King’s New Discovery. After taking three bottles she reports a complete cure. Sold at Jos Emimert’s drug store 40c and 1.00 Trial bottle free.
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Ada L. Croom
Croom Hotel
Vaughn, Mies
Dr. King
Jos
Emimert
Cleaning notice at BB Dye Works for clothes return
To be cleaned, clothes must go to the BB Dye Works. They should be returned if not made exactly right. Our pressing is guaranteed as well.
Withdrawal of Sunday Trains on Illinois Central Lines
Illinois Central announces the discontinuation after Sunday October 18 of trains 141 arriving noon from the south and 138 heading south at 6 00 p m. Also trains 805 from Madison at 7 03 a m and 302 from Madison at 8 00 p m will end Sunday October 28. Train 305 to Madison will run daily except Sunday and special Sunday rates will end on the above dates.
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Illinois Central
Madison District
Madison
Y M C A. Work Features Across Illinois Depts
A Chicago report outlines 1913 Y M C A activity in railroad city and reformatories, including St. Charles school for boys. It notes 13,268 members, 374 secretary visits, new buildings at Bloomington and Alton, and $966 066 net property value. Reformatories at Pontiac and St. Charles show growing, adaptable programs.
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Chicago
Springfield
Bove
School For Boys
St. Charles
Bloomington
Alton
Kankakee
Aurora
Association In
Linois
George Butterworth
Young Men's Christian Association
Boys' work expands through Bible classes and leadership
Vision and equipment for the work can be provided. Many of the most enthusiastic workers are found among the older boys, and already the enrollment in bible classes is almost equal to that of the senior department. Thirty-three associations report 2,560 boys as members. Seven boys' secretaries give either their first attention or entire time to directing the boys' work.
Republican Campaign Meetings Schedule in Stephenson County
A detailed list of Republican campaign meetings across Stephenson County from October 23 to October 30. Each event features multiple speakers including L H Burrell Judge Clarity Stephen Rigney R R Tiffany Charles H Green W G Krape and Senator J C McKenzie with venues such as Warns Hall Silver Creek town hall Kleckner's hall Knights of Globe hall Janssen hall Dakota hall Snyder's hall Woodman hall Gettle hall Neu hbarger's hall Grand opera house Betne hall Moyer's hall and Kent.
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Stephenson County
Rock City
Warns’ Hall
L. H. Burrell
Judge Clarity
Stephen Rigney
Silver Creek Town Hall
R. R. Tiffany
R. P. Eckert
Charles H. Green
W. G. Krape
Pearl City
Kleckner
Cedarville
Knights of Globe Hall
O. R. Zipf
German Valley
Janssen
Hall
J. S. Groth
Wisconsin
J. H. Burrell
R. J. Carnahan
Winslow
Gettle Hall
R. Tiffany
Ridott
Neuhberger
Henry Sherman Boutell
Chicago
Illinois
Lena
Betne Hall
A. J. Clarity
R.J. Carnahan
Rock Grove
Moyer’s Hall
John McKenzie
Kent
Croup Quickly Cured By Hyomei Inhaler
A testimonial promotes Hyomei as a rapid cure for croup in early stages. It claims the antiseptic dry air treatment soothes inflamed windpipe membranes and reduces swelling. The ad cites Rev. Geo Sisson and notes a complete inhaler outfit costs $1.00 with an extra bottle for 60 cents.
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Walter
Geo. Sisson
M. FE. Church
South Londonderry
Wm. F. Jungkunz
Sappho at Grand Opera House Presenting Salome Dance
The article previews a notable theater offering at the Grand Opera House on Monday night. Sappho the patron is promised merit in the production The Vision of Salome featuring Agunita Valdez described as the greatest sensational dancer.
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Sappho
Agunita Valdez
Salome
Grand Opera House
Lutherans Meet At Dixon for Northern Illinois Synod
The fifty-eighth annual convention of the Northern Illinois Synod convened at St Pauls Lutheran Church in Dixon with Rev. D F Thomas presenting the opening address on atonement. Reports were read and accepted, officers reappointed, and committee appointments were ratified for the coming year. The synod now lists 7700 members and the delegates will remain through next Sunday.
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D. F. Thomas
Chicago
C. J. Driever
T. B. Hersch
Evanston
W. L. Funkey
Chadwick
Aynod
Illinois Central appoints J T Jones as Tennessee Mississippi general agent
In Memphis on October 22 a circular from President Hara han of the Illinois Central Railroad announces the appointment of J T Jones, passenger conductor, to the general agent post for Illinois Central lines in Tennessee and Mississippi. The office was vacant after the death of W L Smith last year.
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Memphis, Tenn
Harahan
Ilinois Central Railroad
J.T. Jones
Illinois Central Lines
Tennessee
Mississippi
W. L. Smith
Book Gift to Mrs Stein by Mothers Club
The Mothers' club of the Settlement home presents Mrs Lena K Stein a volume of poems titled Changed Cross. Mrs Stein expresses deep appreciation for the thoughtful gift.
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Mothers’ Club of
Lena K. Stein
Fall for Workingmen Nabs Two Hurt in Scaffold Break
Belvidere October 22 Charles Bahr and Henry Born were badly hurt when scaffolding collapsed at the Collier block dropping them about twenty five feet. Bahr suffered a broken leg and severe head and body injuries. Born had a head cut and elbow dislocation. A defective scantling is blamed. Born carried eighteen bricks when the accident occurred.
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Belvidere
Charles Bahr
Henry Born
Bahr
Born
Guenther Drug Stores Advertise Hindipo Tonic Trial
C P Guenther & Co corner Galena avenue and street promote Hindipo nerve tonic with a guarantee. The ad says it cures nervous debility insomnia restores vitality and offers a full refund if it does not benefit the buyer. Prospective customers encouraged to try it risk free.
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C. P. Guenther & Co
Galena Avenue
Galena Street
Bucklens Arica Salve Praised By Georgia Farmer
W A Floyd of Rural Route 2 Em pire Ga says Bucklen's Arica Salve cured two bad sores on his leg and is worth more than a weight in gold. He would mortgage the farm to buy it. Sold for 26c at Jos Emmert's drug store.
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Empire
W. A. Floyd
Bucklen
Jos
Not one woman in eight fit for proper shoes
Advertisement line proclaims a fitting trial for women seeking shoes. Promotes a pair priced at £300 with emphasis on satisfactory fitting from the retailer B. &
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Strauch and Son
Carroll
Jurge — Appellate Court
MG Team
A. M. Bruner
Department
Vic
W. L. Hudson
State Force
A. Johnston
Woodstock
Teparts
Reformatory
Reformatory Association
Fred Ward
Republican Committee
Columo
Dixon
Synod of Northern Illinois
J. C
Teria
E.L. Burchard
Lincoln Ave
Imperial Comedy Quartette
the Russells & Co
Florence Wilson
Ruby Smith
U- Lyk
Egal
Galena
Ford Barrett
Miliner & Powers
Maxine Miles
Aguita Valdez
Public
Clarov
C. P. Guenther
Serf & Haight
Stephenson St
Adams
Near
Third Waru School
Stuken Berg & Borchers
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