Murder mystery in Dubuque prompts foul play theory
A dead man found near Rock Cut on the Illinois Central tracks has investigators split between death by misadventure and murder. Coroner Hoar and police note a bleeding head, a revolver with unfired shells, and a toppled pose suggesting foul play rather than train impact.
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Illinois Central Tracks
Rock Cut
Ilinois Central
James Thompson
Ilqnois Pearl
James Linihan
Illnois Central
Hoar
Gray and Sweeney
Cuba City Council Vows Strict Sidewalk Guarding
Cuba City council passed two ordinances at its last meeting banning spitting in public places and prohibiting wheel barrows push carts or wheel vehicles on sidewalks. The aim is to keep sidewalks clear with vehicles expressly excluded from the rules. A 5¢ Lead Mine cigar ad is noted in passing.
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Cuba City
Local shoppers and visitors fill Galena streets today
Mrs. Shoop of Bellevue and Miss Jessie Laign of Elizabeth shopped in Galena while Mr. and Mrs. Charles Keller of Guilford and Mr. Ira Smart of Council Hill were in the city. Rev C C McLean will preach at the Methodist church tomorrow. The New York shelter market stood 6.00 to 6.10. Mrs. Sadie Gibson Smith of Chicago is visiting her parents. Anna Schneider will spend Sunday with her city parents. Several locals, including Miss Blanch Murphy and Mr. James Cowling, joined relatives and attended events as families spread across the area. The Anna Watry and John Schuman marriage is set for Oct 10 in Milwaukee. Ninety thousand attended the Springfield state fair with gate receipts up by $4000. A sick horse near Elizabeth attracted attention. Dr. Evert tended it. Mrs. James Young of Philadelphia visits for a month with the Barret family. Work at the Lucky Dime mine continues as the shaft deepens and ore shows sulfur. Corn ripens without frost. trees shed leaves as sunlight bakes the landscape.
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Shoop
Bellevue
Jessie Laign
Elizabeth
Galena
Charles Keller
Guilford
Ira Smart
Council Hill
Michel
C.C. McLean
Oak Park
New York
Sadie Gibson Smith
Chicago
William Gibson
Anna Schneider
Blanding
Charles Graves
Harland, la
Joseph Pascoe
Galena Times
John Bastian
Joseph Baners
Springfield
Blanch Murphy
Charles Murphy
James Cowling
R. G. Smith
Beach Street
Hugh Connors
Weston
May
Anna Watry
Milwaukee
John Schuman
Cream City
Akfiliseh
Jack Frost
Old Sol
Schmieder's all in at Galena fair wins big
Ferdinand Schmieder sold every pig at the Galena show and earned nine prizes at the state fair. He collected ribbons at county fairs that could launch a novelty business. First Presbyterian Church invites public worship at 11 a.m. and 7 30 p.m. with morning theme A Mysterious Key and evening Plorence in Art and Story. Annual Sabbath School Rally Day is at 9 45 a.m. Junior Aid Service and Christian Endeavor meet 2 30 p.m. and 6 45 p.m. Mid week prayer Wednesday 7 30 p.m. Cordial welcome to all.
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Cuba City
Ferdinand Schmieder
Galena Fair
First Presbyterian Church
Plorence
Christian Endeavor
Sand the Topic Again
Discussion on removing the song from Main Street continues with rumor of a Monday removal denied by a city official who says it may stay until April. Merchants were cleaning sand from in front of their stores this morning.
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Main Street
Coal Prices May Rise Sharply If Miners Strike
The article warns coal prices could jump from one third to twice current levels if miners strike. It urges immediate coal purchases to avoid higher costs and notes contracts and wage demands may prompt an eight hour day. Car shortages and rail logistics further threaten supplies. Local stores promote sales while church and missionary notices follow.
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Roosevelt
Peruna Promises Relief for Women’s Ailments Physicians Endorsement
A quartet of letters from Louise Mather, Monica, L. Tyler, and Edith Reams praise Peruna as an ideal women’s medicine. They describe long struggles with back pain, headaches, catarrh, and lung issues, noting relief after months of use and urging others to try the remedy. The notices conclude with a disclaimer that testimonials require written consent.
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Louise Mather
Peruna
Perunia
L. E. Tyler
Monica
Cal
Santa Monica Musical Society
T Han
L. 1
Tyler
Misa
Edith Reams
North Main St
Dayton
Perupa
America the Land of Nervous Women
A pamphlet style appeal claims most women suffer from female disease and catarrh as the main cause. It invites readers to write to Dr Startman, president of The Hartman Sanitarian in Columbus Ohio, with symptoms and age for free treatment guidance.
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Startman
Hartman Sanitarian
Columbus
Obsequies Held for Miss Helen Melville at Grace Episcopal
Final rites for Miss Helen Melville were conducted at Grace Episcopal Church at 10:80 this morning with Rev Yundt officiating. Pallbearers included J J Jones Andrew Heron W K Kittoe T G Wonderly and T J Sheean. Interment followed in Greenwood Cemetery. Also noted is a local advertisement for Mys tic flour by John Cloran.
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Helen Melville
Grace Episcopal Church
Yundt
J.J. Jones
Andrew Heron
W. K. Kittoe
T. G. Wonderly
T. J. Sheean
Greenwood
Judge grants temporary injunction over prison made goods
In Elgin district court Judge Bishop halted the Board of Education from purchasing prison made goods. The case is set for the November term for further hearing.
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Bishop
Elgin Clinut
Board of Education
Revival at Bened St Baptist church continues Sundays
The revival at Bened St Baptist church remains in progress with morning service at 10:22 a.m. titled Our Duty and a holiness service by E. Mo A at 2:30 p.m. A 7:30 p.m. revival closes the day with the subject Confession. Praise Queen from still in Allen sold by growers.
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Bened St Baptist Church
Baptist Church
Dry town proposal limits liquor sales in Dubois County
A new town in Dubois County southern Madison area aims to be a dry community. The declaration prohibits selling fermented liquors or intoxicants within its borders. Any sale on the premises or indirect sale would revert ownership to the original owner or heirs.
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Dubois County
Madiay
Nerve Tablets and Blood Food Sold at Local Drugstore
A fragment note lists nerve tablets and a blood food product available at Siingers Drug Store. It mentions cleaning services and pressing of clothes, and references Jahn Bertel connected to a nearby Wenheins Store. The text is incomplete and lacks clear dates or full names.
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Bor
Siingers Drug Store
Seonrinpe
Jahn Bertel
Wenheins
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