Berry Murder Stuns Savanna As Jury Probes Motives
Daniel S. Berry prominent Carroll County attorney was shot at his Savanna office door shortly after 9 o clock. A coroner s jury investigated amid secrecy while two men top suspects in a case linked to jealousy and a past scandal involving Berry s wife. Witnesses described two shots, Berry s death, and a cautious town awash with rumor as authorities promise further clues tomorrow.
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Savanna
Ill
The
Tribune
Berry
Daniel S. Berry
Carroll County
Eddo
Corone
Savanna Journal
D.$. Berry
Sterling
Whiteside County
District School of
Illinois
Morrison High School
Henry & Johnson
W. J. McCoy
Morrison
Prairie Center
O. F E. Woodruff
Chicago
Supreme Court
Mattie L. Tucker
Ethyl
Ivy
Attempted suicide by John Haas at West Street home
John Haas a well known resident on West Street attempted self destruction with a revolver Tuesday morning firing two shots into his head. He was found unconscious with profuse bleeding and, despite physicians removing one bullet, his condition remained precarious with death expected by 4:30 pm.
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Opera House
Mr. Berry
John Haas
West Street
Haas
Sunday School Workers Convene At Clinton Illinois
The Illinois State Sunday School Association opens in Clinton with about twelve hundred delegates. Sessions run three days Tuesday through Thursday in the Presbyterian church seating two thousand. Music led by Prof E C Excell of Chicago. W B Jacobs of Chicago to speak on Bible Study. What Hath God Wrought? topics. J H Engle of Kansas to discuss Some Advantages of Sunday School Work. Rev John Potts to address on Sunday School Interrogation Points.
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Illinois State Sunday School Association
Clinton
Ill
Presbyterian Church
C. Excell
Chicago
W.B. Jacobs
Association
J. H., Engle
Kansas
John Potts
Death of Mrs Phoebe Norris a Galena Pioneer
Mrs Phoebe Norris age eighty two died at her Turnpike home after a brief illness of heart trouble. A native of Mobile Alabama born October 12 1828 she was a respected pioneer resident of Galena leaving four children Lucy R. McClure Alice Rebecca Bouton John B Norris and David L Norris. Funeral arrangements not yet definite.
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Phoebe
Norris
Galena
Mobile Ala
Lucy R. McClure
San Juan
Porto Rico
Alice Rebecca Bouton
Everly
John BR. Norris
Ashland Ore
David L
Divorce Granted in Walters Case at County Capitol
In circuit court Judge Heard convened at the county capitol this morning. Much of the day was spent on preliminary work and chancery cases. A divorce was granted to Mrs. Mary Walters from her husband Edward Walters. The grand jury remains in session with at least two days more of business expected.
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County Capitol
Mary Walters
Edward Walters
Wives May Be Had for One Dollar in Prenuptial Pact
An unusual contract filed in the county recorder shows Irene Caster of Des Moines waives all property and alimony rights in exchange for $1 and becomes the wife of Herbert B. Ridgley of the city. The document states the sum is full settlement of money matters and she will execute a quitclaim deed to all rights upon demand.
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County Recorder
Irene Caster
Des Moines
Herbert B. Ridgley
Herman Tyrrell
Stockton
Freeport
Terrill
Galena Officials Explore Brick Paving in Dubuque Visit
Mayor Scheerer and Street Commissioner Geiger of Galena visited Dubuque Monday to gather brick paving information. They aim to pave Leadmine City streets with brick and seek familiarity with the work. Berg directed them to Engineer Boyce. Scheerer and Berg were long-time Galena friends.
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Scheerer
Geiger
Dubuque
the Times
Charles Scheerer
Galena
Berg
Boyce
Cleveland
Brick paved Main St proves durable in Dubuque
City officials including Mayor Scheerer and Street Commissioner Geiger inspected Dubuque Main Street, noting brick paving since 1892 has cost only $140 in repairs over thirteen years. They cite brick as cleaner, wider with gutters removed, and superior to macadam, predicting longer-term savings and wider appeal. A street committee meeting is scheduled for this evening. The Mt. Carroll Democrat reports Dubuque's bridge bid and municipal approval details for a new wagon and foot bridge at Clay Street, with bids as low as $6,990 to $7,000.
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Scheerer
Geiger
Dubuque
Main St
Galena
Mt. Carroll
Beaver
Frank H. Ives
Joliet Bridge and Iron Company
Mill Pond
Clay Street
Fishing Reports Signal Excellent Catfish and Carp Hauls
Galena anglers returning from the Mississippi and nearby sloughs describe brush line fishing as excellent. They show good catches of catfish and carp, noting the high water makes catfish eager biters on brush lines and many visitors to the islands have brought in sizable fish.
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Galena
Mississippi
La Crosse Flood Rises with Mississippi Waters
The Mississippi River rose six inches Monday and two feet in three days, swelling North La Crosse districts. People use boats for travel as factories run with difficulty. Widespread flooding impacts Minnesota and Wisconsin sides of the river.
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Mississippi
North
la Crosse
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Clairvoyant Zone Zirba at Horton Block Galena
Prominent clairvoyant Zone Zirba, recently from Dubuque, reads lives without questions. She offers guidance to overcome troubles and reveal obstacles, with readings at 40 cents and 1 dollar. Also note Byrnes residence on Gear Street receiving a new coat of paint.
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Zone Zirba
Dubuque i
Galena
Horton Block
Dr. Millers
Byrnes
Gear’ St
Umbrella sale and river news from the Dubuque era
Umbrella notices offer special values in nantaber 800 and other umbrellas from 50 cents to 6 dollars, with tasselled cases and trimmed handles. River news reports boats passing the Dubuque draw such as Up-Kit Carson and Scotia, water stage at 10.2 and rising.
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Barry Brothers
River News
Dubuque
Kit Carson
Scotia
Sidney
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