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Newspaper
Fulton Journal
Location
Fulton, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1908
Page
2
Town vendors advertise strawberries and lace curtains while officials plan a new artesian well near Prairie and River. Local residents report illnesses, theater and church events, and minor accidents as commerce and community life continue amid politics and weather.
A morning blaze damaged the roof of the Fulton Electric Light and Power boiler house. Night engineer John S. Miller spotted the fire at 12 40 and sounded the whistle. Fire crews arrived quickly, aided by wiring workers with buckets. hose company No 2 found the fire out on arrival. The cause is believed to be a spark from a passing C N W smoke stack.
Miss Margaret Pollard and William J. Hanrahan were married in a nine o clock nuptial Mass at the Catholic church. Rev J L Moloney conducted the ceremony witnessed by relatives and friends. The couple will reside in Lockport and begin their new life with best wishes from their community.
Black or tan oxfords and slippers offered by Cole & Studeman's in Lyons with prices from 1 to 3 dollars.
Sheriff Hamilton closed Jr. Christin Morrison’s hardware store under an execution from a Cedar Rapids Pump Co claim for 350 dollars. A Freeport report notes Dr. A H Harms of Sterling filed a voluntary bankruptcy with liabilities of 10138 dollars and assets of 1200 dollars, appointing J J Ludens to represent him as he leaves for the east. Roller skating at the Fulton Opera House remains popular as H F Sanger of Lyons extends the run through May 9 with an automatic organ and new skates and a broad program to entertain local youths.
The Chicago Daily Tribune and the Fulton Journal offer a one year subscription for $3.60. Farmers can receive the latest market reports by mail each morning.
A large map showing the Pacific coast extension of this railway through South Dakota North Dakota Montana Idaho and Washington is available for inspection at the local station. Describes farming stock raising dairying and fruit growing opportunities. Descriptive books and maps free. Also Dean's Ointment stops itching and cures various skin conditions at any drug store.
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