Local Matters and Visitors From Mt Carroll Attend Events
Hon James Shaw and Hon J M Hunter of Mt Carroll were in town on legal business and during election week. The American Legion of Honor rented Odd Fellows hall for meetings on the first and third Tuesdays. Mrs H E Bogar traveled to Chicago to study spring stock. The Woman's Christian Temperance Union meets at Mrs Marsh's Clay street home at 3 pm. Ed Becker of Ottawa, Kansas, will marry Miss Carolee Meneefe in April. Oettinger Bros move to Tarbox Block with new clothing stock. Winter weather persists with heavy snow but birds return. spring looks late. Centennial Lodge of Good Templars celebrated fifth anniversary with recitations and a ladies’ supper.
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The
American Legion of Honor
Odd Fellows Hall
Woman’s Christian Temperance Union
Ed. H. Becker
Ottawa
Kansas
Carolee Menefee
Becker
Centennial Lodge of Good Templars
Grange Block
Addie Martin
Funeral for longtime city jeweler Carlipp
Mr Augustus Carlipp a 25 year city resident died Friday aged 57 6 in his retirement after a lifelong career in the jewelry trade with A Carlipp & Bro He was born in Brandenburg Germany and came to this country early in life A quiet man with many friends his funeral was held Sunday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augustus Carlipp
A. Carlipp & Bro
Brandenburg
Germany
Rockford Railroad Case Postponed For Papers Missing
The Rockford railroad dispute before Judges Brown Eustace and Bailey was postponed until Monday afternoon next due to missing papers. Col C M Brazee and Lathrop of Rockford, Mr Barge of Dixon, and other prominent attorneys are involved.
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Rockford
Brown, Eustace and Bailey
Col
C. M. Brazee
Lathrop
Barge
Dixon
City Council Holds Annual and Adjourned Meetings
The City Council met Monday with Mayor and aldermen present. Reports from city officers for March were read and sent to committees. Chief Fire Marshal Steck urged fire department improvements. City Clerk's annual transaction report was read and to be published later. An adjourned session approved bonds for new officers and swore in James McNamara as mayor.
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D. B. Steck
Cronkrite
Taylor
Dorman
Wagner
Porter
Waddell
James McNamara
McNamara
McNamara Took the Chair, When the Retiring Aldermen, Messrs
Zartman
If I Had Another Life to Live
A reflective verse about choosing kindness over harm, vowing to write to uplift the humble and avoid hurting others. The speaker imagines a life of gentleness and daily acts that bring joy, comparing a lean and healthy view of people to harsh judgments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Lambert
Calvin Edson
Election Returns Show Republicans Lead in Several Townships
As press time, supervisors elected include Rock Run T B Young Republican and Dakota B F Walker Republican. Rock Grove H Bennehoff Independent and Harlem J W Stocks Republican. Silver Creek A Gund Democrat and Buckeye J W Addams Republican. Oneco James Muster Independent. Florence J H Pierce Democrat. Waddams S K Fisher Democrat. Lancaster R F Rezner Republican and Ridott H Poffenberger Democrat. Kent D F Thompson Democrat. Loran G Kleckner Independent. West Point Z Stover Republican. Freeport T Lichtenberger Democrat, J G Briggs Democrat. Republicans gain in Rock Grove Harlem and Oneco. Democrats gain in Freeport Silver Creek. Next Board likely Republican overall.
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Rock Run
T. B. Young
Dakota
B. F. Walker
Rock Grove
H. Bennehoff
Harlem
J. W. Stocks
Silver Creek
A. Gund
Buckeye
J. W. Addams
Oneco
James Muster
Florence
H, Pierce
Frank Trunk
Freeport
Jefferson, Erin
Winslow
Touchstone lecture by Rev Meloy at Dakota Indiana church
Chicago preacher Rev W T Meloy D D will deliver a popular lecture titled Touch stone at the Dakota Indiana Methodist church on Monday April 11 at 7 30 PM. The Stubenville Ohio Herald praises Meloy as a thinker and gifted speaker whose humor imagination and instruction charm audiences.
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W. T. Meloy
Chicago
Touchstone
Dakota
Stubenville
Ohio
W. J. Meloy
Meloy
Church Year Ends With Positive Outlook At Barrington
The church completes the ecclesiastical year with Rev. D. B. Byers attending the annual conference in Barrington Illinois this week. Harmony and prosperity mark the year, finances are sound, and the society starts the new year debt free. The Sabbath school meets at 9 15 a m with an active board and good work. Missionary sermon raised $95 15 in offerings. Evening titled Reverence as a foundation to moral character urged the youth.
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D. B. Byers
Barrington
Ill
Local poultry fancier shines with white leghorns
Mr. Wilbur Burbank, long caretaker of fine white leghorn fowls, earned notices after sending last year’s chicks to the Western Poultry Club show in Springfield. His birds returned with 2d 38d and 6th Premiums and orders flow from Texas through Illinois. He Adds Phoenix-2 No. 4662 from Connecticut stock, praised as one of the finest birds in the city. William H. English remains hopeful on party prospects, defying disbandment fears and eyeing 1884 presidential bid. Public election results show McNamara elected Mayor, Hartman Alderman First Ward, Stoskopf and Wagner winning in other wards, with varied majorities as noted.
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Wilbur Burbank
Springfield
Western Poultry Club
Texas
Kansas
Iowa
Ohio
Indiana
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Illinois
Connecticut
FEN, Massay
South Bend
Ind
Albany
Syracuse
Troy
Elmira
Cleveland
Burbank
William H. English
Democratic Party
Jefferson
English
New York Tribune
James McNamara
McNamara
Jacob Hartman
First Ward
Doctor Krape
Hartman
Stoskopf
Wm. Wagner
The
Anzieger
Warren C. Clark
Louis Karcher
Clark
Karcher
Breed
Lathrop
Kean
Knipschild
Bulletin
Jose
New Bird Feed for Canary Birds by Swartz Bros
Swartz Bros offers a selected mix of canary, rape, and millet seeds in right proportions. The blend aims to promote health and improve song quality in canaries.
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Swartz Bros
Wringers Repaired and Parts Supplied by Buronarp & Scorr
Wringers repaired after purchase of J R Perkins apparatus to reset and fit rollers. Right to use the same for one year. New parts available for any machine. Prompt dispatch. Also notice of Marshall's Lung Syrup with druggists endorsing sales at 25 cents, large 50 cents.
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J. R. Perkins
Buronarp & Scorr
Wanted at Novelty Iron Works on Spring Street
Fifty tons of old iron to be purchased for cash at the highest market price. Morae and Bros. Proprietors invite offers at their shop on Spring Street between Walnut and Galena Avenue.
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Novelty Iron Works
Spring Street
Walnut and
Galena Avenue
An Bros
Embroidery Stock Appears Unusually Large and Attractive
Our stock of these goods this year is unusually large and attractive. You will find many new patterns not to be found elsewhere. This stock must be seen to be appreciated.
Juilliard Buntings Line Featured as Best Made
Juilliard showcases a full range of buntings described as the best made, highlighting their quality and availability for decorative use.
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Juilliard
Choice Styles in Ginghams and Shirtings for Spring Wear
Readied for early spring, the range features ginghams, shirting, prints, and momie cloths. Includes percale options and fashionable textures suitable for shirts and light garments. Emphasizes fresh patterns, color palettes, and versatile layering across men and women’s wear.
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James Shaw
Mt. Carroll
Ghos. C. Warner
Belvit College
J. M. Hunter
Krapp
Sunderland
HH. J. Porter
Rutland
Mr. Porter
H. E. Bogar
Arthur Webb
Storm Lake
Storm Lake Bank
Arthur
Wm. Walton
Ets
Walton
Messrs. Oettinger Bros
C. Robertson
Robertson
Beloit
R. F. Sweet
Zion Church
Dietrich
F. A. Dietrich
Mensenkamp
Hewitt
Salem Church
Lathrop Kean
Sinee
Chamberlin
Rodemeyer
Eeee
Huenkemeyer, Knipschild
Stanton Jose
Pop
Alderman
W. HH
Jacob Hime
Loos
ITY
Ozee Po Re Mera
Ronan
Knipschild Huenkemeyer
McNamara Bergman
Twee
Peg Alee Ie
Huenkemeyer
Jobel
New York
Mentor
Mr. Conkling
Harper’s Weekly
Rep
David Davis
Congress
New Orleans Picayune
Dem
W. W. Krape
A. Bergman
Clark Cas
L. Karcher
D. B. Breed
John Loos
John C. Kean
Bevy
O.C. Lathrop
J. F. Rodemeyer
Iuenkemeyer
W. A. Knipschild
F. E. Josef
L. Stanton
Louis Stoskopf
Rt. M. Race
Rt Tee Eee Bee
Seer Eeeess
Eeeoteene
J. P. Rieder
B.S. Stevenson
Stephenson St
Stephenson Street
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