Soldiers and Sailors reunion draws thousands to Stockton
The twenty fourth annual Soldiers and Sailors reunion of Jo Daviess County drew about 6000 visitors to Stockton with 131 veterans registered. Officers were elected, Warren to host next June, and badges to be free. A full day program featured the Rockford Drum Corps, Stockton Cornet band, recitations, addresses by Gen. Van Horn and Col. Lowden, and a large procession and afternoon program in the park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soldiers and Sailors Association of
Jo Daviess County
Stockton
I. W. Parkinson
Geo. W. Peppon
Warren
R. C. Cullen
G. W. Peppon
Thos
H. Hodson
Galena
Treas
R. B. Renwick
Rush
Rockford
Stockton Cornet
Man
Musket
J. H. Stibbs
Chicago
Norma Schab
Dubuque
G. A
John Henry
Stibbs
Thomas G. Lawler
Marshall
W. E. Mapes
C. A. Hammond
Smith D. Atkins
Freeport
Barbara Frietchle
Frank 0. Lowden
Oregon
G. R. van Horn
D. Atkins
D. Atkins.Dep't Com. G R. Ofwin H. Buck
Rock Island
Long
Deutcher
J. M. Salle
Emporia
Kan
A. L. Chetjuin
Alumet Baking Powder Adverts and Comradeship Notice
Alumet Baking Powder praised for quality and moderate price. Executive committee list for the year includes J. H. Foster and others across Warren, Rush, East Dubuque, Galena, Apple River, Scales Mound, Elizabeth, Stockton, Nora, and Warren. Resolutions of Respect honor fallen comrades from local outfits, with memorial tributes to veterans from multiple Illinois units and their families, pledging enduring comradeship and spread of resolutions in records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Foster
Warren
J. B. Rife
Rush
M. J. Platt
East Dubuque
Maj
Geo. S. Avery
Galena
Thos. R. Parkin
Apple River
Simeon Spencer
Scales Mound
James F. Leckley
Quince Robinson
Elizabeth
I. W. Parkinson
Stockton
R. M. Rockney
Nora
Moses Rees
Samuel Weaver
Anderson, Chapman, Co. D
45Th Ill
Hanover
John Smith
U. S
Inft
Daniel H. Dildine
Carl Meyer
Vincent Robail
Felix Clark
Thomas Scott
John Roe
Hiram Perry
John Alexander
Directors to Hold Meeting on New Library Plans
A special meeting of the public library directors will be held at the government building at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 23. Plans for the new library by architects Claude and Starck will be shown and discussed, and the library's annual report will be presented for adoption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Library
Government
Messrs
Claude and Starck
Ivens Hanged Today as Pardons Board Denies Clemency
Chicago June 22 Richard Ivens was led to the scaffold and hanged at 11 30 am. The Illinois Board of Pardons refused clemency after long deliberation as preparations continued at the county jail. Guards monitored him under death watch amid visits from family and a spiritual adviser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Richard Ivens
Ivens
Richard G. Ivens
State Board of Pardons
Springfield
Whitman
Deneen
Bessie Hollister
Daniel Ward
Philip Murphy
Louis Leonetti
Henry Spangenburg
Joseph Dorsey
Jacob O'Neill
Board of Pardons
Harold Ivens
Anna Johnson
Halsted Street
TODAY'S MARKET REPORT Chicago Live Stock Prices and Hogs
Today's market report from Chicago shows cattle receipts at 2000 with steady demand across steers and cows, yearlings and feeders, and a range of prices from 3.50 to 5.25 for various cattle grades. Hog receipts reach 20,600 with steady demand and prices from 6.40 to 6.60 for good to prime cuts, plus specific packer and pig prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Republican Central Committee Holds Stockton Meeting
Jo Daviess County Republican Central Committee met at the Northwestern hotel in Stockton to appoint a committee for dividing the county into primary districts under the new primary law. Appointed members include A. Hammond Stockton P. M. Tiffany Berreman J Rife Rush A. Watters Elizabeth J S Lamont Apple Silver. about a dozen members attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Central Committee
Stockton
Jo Daviess County
Northwestern
A. Hammond
P. M. Tiffany
Berreman
J Rife
Rush
A. Watters
I Beth
J. S. Lamont
Apple Silver
County Central Committee
Iza
Stockton Will Contest Case Attracts Local Attention
Evidence was taken today in the Bishop-Strikel case. A daughter of the late Mrs Edw Strikel seeks to set aside a will favoring an elder sister, claiming undue influence and incapacity of the mother. Master in chancery David Blewett held the proceedings, with many witnesses examined. The matter grows toward submission to the circuit court at the November term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bishop-Strikel
Stockton
David Blewett
Edw. Strikel
Ste
Mines and strikes boost Buncombe Hazel Green mining district
Reports from Buncombe and Hazel Green show Vinegar Hill lead and zinc mine readers pushing rapid development with 95 feet shaft depth. Two 700 gallon pumps manage water flow while ore bodies promise riches. A Roe farm strike near Buncombe at 197 feet reveals rich ore two feet below glisa rock. Waters mine near the city also sees active drilling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. &. Abbott
Hazel Green
Abbott
Vinegar Hill
Buncombe
Roe Farm
Waters
Coleman & Company
Married at Hanover in a large village ceremony
Josiah J. Moore and Miss Jennie M Speer Wils were married at the bride’s home near Hunt yesterday in a ceremony conducted by Rev. Hugh Speer. About 200 relatives and guests attended. The couple, from prominent Jo Daviess families, departed for Chicago after a banquet and a honeymoon plan. Guests hailed from Galena and across the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josiah J. Moore
Jennie M .Speer Wils
Huntover
Hugh Speer
Mr. Moore
Miss Speer
Jo Daviess County
Moores
Speers
Arly
Chicago
Galena
Strike Made at Dodgeville Ore Shaft Exposed
A wired single shot revealed ore at the Dodgeville Wisconsin shaft on June 22. Workers were sinking the shaft when a shot exposed the ore. Samples shown in the city yesterday indicate good quality. Stockholders express high spirits about the prospect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vince
Dodgeville
Wis
Snalsin
Scales Removed From Slattery’s Coal Office Street
The sidewalks on lower Main Street near Slattery & Sons coal office near completion. Scales in front of Slattery's coal office were removed today and will be moved to a vacant lot beside the building. The street will soon be ready for brick paving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Slattery
Main Street
M. Slattery & Sons Coal
Apache scalps and indentures in old legal lore
The piece discusses the myth that Apaches scalped their enemies, noting that many accounts claim they did not, while describing the origin of the term indenture from parchment smoothed with knife edge. It includes references to E Quitio and historical habits, plus an abrupt promo for Rocky Mountain Tea at 35 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Ali
E. Quitio
Seribuere
Meyer
England
Tingh Burns
Hazel Green
Pisco
Aomn Hind
Rikton
Prometdes
Qifcha
Rollin
Drunk man causes disturbance near Illinois Central depot
A drunken Great Western employee spent the afternoon in Galena, fell asleep near the Illinois Central depot, and awoke crying for help at night. He learned the truth and quieted, then fled. A local resident frightened by the scene stuck his head through a broken window but was unharmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linois Central
Great Western
Galena
Saaid
Social News Roundup At Warren And Nearby Towns
A long list of visitors and residents frequent Warren and surrounding areas. Guests include Mrs R F P Norria in Warren, H A Viedler and John Fiedler in city, and Chas Brodrecht from Guilford on business. Many others stopped by for visits or on business, with several local connections noted. A private dance in Turner hall featured the Galyn Concert and Dance orchestra, and local transport passed through with workers and passengers noted. A two story stable and store room is being erected behind John’s butcher shop, and Henry Gelwer secured the contract. The article also records births, deaths, and several moves among Stockton, Platteville, Elizabeth, and West Salem residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Homrich
Galena
Coatsworth
H. C. Gann
Court House
Sentinel
R. A. Bratton
Main Street
Ga- Tena
Ill
Dennis Lahey
Savanna Times
George B. Crissman
Canyon City
Colo
Henry Wallace
Grissmans
R. F P. Norria
Warren
H. A. Viedler
Cuba City
John Fiedler
Mineral Point
Chas, Brodrecht
Guilford
Trevarthen
Cornell Hill
Martin Sughroe
Stockton
Sam Dower
Seales Mound
Coleman
Tra Copeland
Isabel- Stahl
Fas
West Salem
Wis
Turner Hall
Galyn
Otto Sponheimer
DeSoto
J. H. Reed
Lancaster
Chis, Mayne
Council Bluffs
Central Phy
Rand
John
Lenry Gelwer
Frank Young
Platteville
Mintleville
LeRoy VanDevort
Frank
Lola van Dervort
Werren
Ilness
Robert Terion
C. It. Gage
W. JH. Wadley
Sam Stoyre
Jos. Gothird
Edwards
Geo. Bade
D. A. Donohue
William Mallery
Ty Balay
Wradnesday
Anglinkely
Carrell County
Lanwkelry Park
Col. Prank
Wowdon
Orecon
Charles Sehrutam
Robart Mine Near Linden Shows Large Ore Range
Survey indicates a 100 acre Robart mine site one mile north of Linden, with burrow piles and ore including lead and black jack. Early workings show extensive shafts, water challenges, and rail line access boosting milling and transport advantages for the Lindon camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linden
Edmund
Webster
Robart
Robart-Kickapoo
Mineral Point and Northern Railway
Ross
Talinga
Hnes
Trenton
Launder
Messrs. Doscher
Matteville
Jacobs
Lindon
Levi Pollard
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Association
J. W. Coatsworth & Co
Murderer
Walter T. Summer
Peter and Paul
Dean Summer
Today's Market Report
Rochford
Board of
Abram Directors
Wilbur A. Telford
Anna E. Felt
John Cloran
Coatsworth's
Bishop
Strikel
Tose Laat
Aril Mra
Frank Meier
Chas. Beheever
James Hicks
J. C. Beevers
Woodmen Memorial
Rose Leaf Chimp
M. W. As
Jennie M
San
Edmund, Wis
Northern Railway
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