Banker Buzzell sued for nine hundred in love case
Nine hundred dollars in balm for a broken heart was awarded to Miss Neeloo Garner of Leaf River by the Lee County criminal court. The case against Arthur R. Buzzell, assistant cashier of the Union States Bank, claimed he wed one of five fiancées, with letters supporting the claims of multiple lovers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buzzell
Ethel Thompson
Pole
Misa Garner
Buzzel
Miss Garner
Miss Thompson
Miss
aHke
Neeloo Garner
Leaf ‘River
Blanche Bender
Bender
Amboy
Til
Grace Smith
Oregon
Rockford
A .R. Buzzed
Polo
Lee County
Clamer
Neeloo
Husband Faces Bankruptcy to Dodge Judgment
The article notes Arthur Buzzell, in poor health, writes tender letters to Miss Garner expressing love and plans for a future together. It states he may file for bankruptcy to avoid the current judgment and halt additional lawsuits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buzzi
Miss Garner
Arthur
Buzzell
Pharmacists Exam Success List From State Board
Twenty two of thirty five applications for registered pharmacists and seven of twelve for assistant pharmacists passed the October 1908 board examination. Names include Walter A. Fish Justus T. Millen Leo Greenberg Walter T. Jones Oscar Marton G C Chamness Phillip B Ewart Grant S Conibear George M Foster Eldo R Fox Randolph E Gaffney George Howard Emmet Kaup William W McMaster F E Nagel Charles Pettijohn Frank J Pfau George J Schmitt N LeRoy Smith Robert W Sterling Elon Steer Newton J Stephenson G G Setrunowski Jr James R Cady Isidor Dubin L A Kaminski. Beginning January 1, 1909 the Illinois board will register apprentices without exam upon evidence of at least eighth grade completion. Next exam set for January 26, 1909.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Pharmacy
Walter A. Fish
Springfield
Justus T. Millen
Leo Greenberg
Chicago
Walter T. Jones
Jacksonville
Oscar Marton
Bloomington
G. C. Chamness
Reeves
Phillip B. Ewart
Champaign
Grant S.conibear
Munton
George M. Foster
East St. Louis
Eldo R. Fox
Carbondale
Randolph E. Gaffney
Sprittfield
George Howard
Peoria
Emmet Kaup
Taylorville
William W. McMaster
F. E. Nagel
Secor
Charles ‘E. Pettijohn
Illinois Board of Pharmacy
Tax on Papal Bull Fees For U S Bishop
Washington and Chicago dispatches report Bishop Muldoon faces papal treasury charges for the first papal bull issued after the U S left Propaganda Fide. A bill arrives with the briefs, covering fees due immediately as Rome and cardinals oversee U S diocesan expenses. Bishop Muldoon disputes the interpretation, saying new law takes effect Nov 4 and each diocese covers its own costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Muldoon
United States
Propaganda Fide
Rome
Anh
Chicago
Diocesa
Edward Harrigan Birthday Reflections From a Veteran Playwright
Edward Harrigan born October 28, 1845 in New York City. A veteran performer and playwright, he found fame as a variety actor before 25 and starred at Tony Pastor’s theater. He toured the country, then led theaters in New York for about fifteen years and later revived roles in New Lavender and other productions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Harrigan
New York City
New York Playhouse
Tony” Pastor
Mr. Harrigan
Metropolis
New York
New Machinery Boosts Efficiency in Shoe Repair Dept
A new electric working tine enhances the EE and W shoe repair department at the E. and W. Clothing House. The upgrade promises faster, higher quality repairs with reduced labor time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. & W. Clothing House
New Buckwheat Hour Guarantee Pure Product
Ad copy from SERF and HAIGHT at 62 Stephenson Street touting Buckwheat Hour as strictly pure with a guaranteed quality claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Serf & Haight
Stephenson St
Tragedy of Woman in Erie Suicide Strikes Family
Mrs. Frank Beehler, living with five children in Erie White side county, was found dead by suicide in the cellar, after her husband was confined in an insane asylum. Coroner's inquest returned a verdict of death by hanging. Funeral services scheduled in Sterling at the Reform Mennonite church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie
Whiteside County
Sterling
Frank Beehler
Watertown Insane Hospital
Moniher
Tfeless
Mrs. Beehler
Lilmerick
Barstow
Reformed Mennonite Church
William Miller
This Date in History 774
The first American congress adjourned after its deliberations. Count von Moltke, notable German soldier, born. John Penn, signer of the Declaration of Independence from North Carolina, died. Russia declared war on Great Britain. Final completion of the ice canal celebrated at Albany. The Northwest Passage discovered by Capt. McClure aboard the Investigator. Boers bombarded Mafeking. Elizabeth Cady Stanton, suffrage leader, died in New York City. Born Johnstown, New York, Nov. 12, 1815. President Roosevelt sent Metcalf to San Francisco to assess anti Japanese sentiment on the Pacific coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Count Vor Moltke
Tso
John Penn
North Carolina
Russia
Great Britain
Albany
Northwest Passage
Capt. McClure
Investigator
Croom Hotel Proprietor Credits New Discovery Cure
Mrs Ada L Croom of Vaughn Mississippi credits Dr Kings New Discovery with curing a severe cough after months of illness. She says three bottles completed a full recovery and notes the remedy is sold at Jos Emmerts drug store for one dollar with a free trial bottle offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada L. Croom
Croom Hotel
Vaughn
Miss
Dr. King
Jos. Emmert’s Drug Store, Inc
Mattie E Gilbert Teacher Featured in Community Note
Mattie E Gilbert listed as a teacher at 191 Chicago Street with contact line Manda lin guitar and banjo skills and a phone reference. The note dates October 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mattie E. Gilbert
Mandalin
Chicago Street
New Store Debuts Men’s and Boys Sweater Coats
Brok hausen and Hill advertise men’s and boys sweater coats at their new store. 10 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brokhausen & Hill
Amusements at Grand feature Salome vision and Merry Go Round
Agunita Valdez presents the Vision of Salome with the Sappho company at the Grand tonight. The program also highlights Raymond Hitchcock in The Merry-Go-Round at the Chicago opera house with audience demand and praise for his comic character Hen Stubbs. Notable cast includes Ignatio Martinetti and Cathryn Rowe Palmer among others with a strong chorus and admired stage direction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agunita Valdez
Salome
Sappho
John the Baptist
Herod
Chicago Opera House
Raymond Hitchcock
Hen Stubbs
Hitchcock
New York
Cathryn Rowe Palmer
Miss Palmer
Pamer
Sylvest
Ignatio Martinetti
Bobby” North
Jonathan Keefe
George McKay
John Cantwell
Charles Aveling
Margaret Sawyer
Stella Maury
Lillian Rice
Angie Wetmers
Oriole Concert to Open Lena Senior Lecture Course
The Oriole Concert Co. presents the first senior class lecture course entertainment at Lena Opera House tomorrow evening. Notables include Miss Kate Ewing visiting R D Derr from Scales Mound and Judge Hallett of Denver touring Mrs Lucy Snider in Lena. Mrs John Beadle returns to Chicago after visiting friends here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena
Oriole Concert Co
Opera House
Kate Ewing
Scales Mound
R. D. Derr
Judge Hallett
Denver
Colo
Lucy Snider
John Beadle
Chicago
Henry Shellenberger
Altoona
Darlington
Wis
G. M. Holley
Jerome Bover
Freeport
Jennings
C. F. Houser
Emma Haubach
Dener Kiefer
Electric Bitters Prove Worth to Civil War Veteran
Where Bullets Flew, David Parker of Fayette New York, a civil war veteran who lost a foot at Gettysburg, praises Electric Bitters. He says they cured stomach trouble after costly doctoring and now keep him strong and well. 50c at Jos Emmert's drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Parker
Fayette, N. Y
Gettysburg
Jos. Emmert's
Harriet Harbank Piano Teacher at Studio 86 Grove Street
Harriet M Harbank listed as piano teacher at Studio 86 located on Grove Street with a 92 percent attendance or participation rate noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriet M. Harbank
Studio
Grove St
Robbery and Shootout at Fred Obland Saloon
Robbers burst into the Obland saloon on West Superior Street at midnight, fatally wounding patron Henry Kern and escaping with over $600. Policeman Fitzgerald was shot in the leg, returning fire as the robbers fled. one robber captured, another possibly fatally wounded, money recovered on the captured suspect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheage
Tawa
Fred Obland
Huron
Wood Streets
Henry Kern
West Superior Street
Ute Ig
St. Elizabeth's Hospital
Frederick Fitzgerald
Chicago Avenue
Obland
Rabber
Po- Heeman Witzgerald
le Ty
Rabbers
Ohand
Ohlind
Ned Asgannet
Bern
Kern
Ohkimd
Ray Cashdell
Tenry Walker
Fitzgerald
Talking of Working Girls and Factory Morals
East St Louis reports from the state federation of women’s clubs where Mrs. Raymond Robbins argues that young working women aged sixteen to eighteen are underbidded by both men and women. She urges organization to protect morals and welfare, noting nonmember workers face predation in factories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East St. Louis
Qer
State Federation of Women's Clubs
Raymond Robbins
Industrial Committee
YY. M.A. State convention elects officers in Springfield
Springfield Alabama October 2 the YY M A State convention decided to hold west yes convention at Chea paign. A significant contribution of foreign missionary funds totaling thousands of dollars was noted. Officers elected include President Fo Wilder Vice President TA THatses Recording Secretary BL Moores Kenstier A Lewis and AV Ge state seesehiries wap rele oath of Chicano.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
YY. M.A
Cheapaign
Fo Wilder
Moores
Kenstier
A Lewis
Moormineton Tragedy Tied To arsenic Poisoning
A report from Moormineton hall details a shocking incident where Sahitiel Latterty and Mary Dianishi died after arsenic poisoning. The victims, linked to a local home scene on Well street, are described as aged ten and eleven. Investigations by Curk and Fragile Juuies focus on toxic exposure at a residence.
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Moormineton
Cunton
Sahitiel Latterty
Atvs
Oa Cina Carchiat
Drawnec
Otee
Bloctaineton
Gil
Amulesis
Stanford
Hindipo Nerve Tonic Promises Kidney Cure Guarantee
C P Guenther & Co promotes Hindipo the new nerve tonic and restorer. They offer a guarantee that it will cure kidney troubles and nervous disorders in every case or refund the purchase. A 600 cent box in Blue Label Extra Strength costs 91.00 and can be mailed to customers with a positive guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. P. Guenther & Co
Galena Avenue
Galena Street
Hindipo
County Republican meetings scheduled in multiple towns
Republican gatherings announced for Stephenson County from Monday October 26 to Friday October 30. Cities include German Valley Dakota Orangeville Florence Station Winslow Ridott Grand Opera House Lena Rock Grove Kent with speakers such as John C. McKenzie L. H. Burrell R. J. Carnahan Stephen Rigney Charles Green R. P. Eckert and Henry Sherman Boutell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephenson County
German Valley
Janssen Hall
Koth
Wisconsin
L. H. Burrell
R. J. Carnahan
Dakota
Dakota Hall
John C. McKenzie
Stephen Rigney
Charles H. Green
Orangeville
Snyder's Hall
J. CG. McKenzie
O. R. Zipf
Florence Station
Woodman Hall
R. R. Tiffany
Chas. H. Green
R. P. Eckert
Winslow
Gettle Hall
R. Js. Tiffany
Ridott
Neuberger's Hall
John .C. McKenzie
O. R. Zaipf
Grand Opera House
Freeport
Henry Sherman Boutell
Chicago
Ilinois
Lena
Beine Hall
A. J. Clarity
Rock Grove
Moyer's Hall
Kent
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dixon
Arthur R. Buzzell
Leaf River
Hirthday
Lieved
Lyric Theatre
Court House
Abraham Lincoln
Ohio
Douglas
Ford Theatre
Pwo
Chituige
Atresia
Mary Dianishi
Athe County
Stukenberg & Borchers
Galena
Republican Committee
L. H. Burrell, Stephen Reon
E J. Clarity. Igney
Eepire
W. A. Floyd
Bucklen
the Daily Journal
E.L. Burchard
Lincoln Ave
Coats
Huss & Kinley
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