Cambridge village notes reveal visits by many locals
Cambridge and vicinity residents report friends visiting in Rockford Princeton Kewanee Galva and Chicago. A windstorm causes property damage. local society events include a May Day party, a piano festival, and refrshments at the Rebekah Lodge. local trades advertise cutlery and poultry equipment.
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SD Johnson
Oria
Charles Coll
Rock_ford
Mann
Paul Vosle
M Turner
Princeton
Maude Hultgren
Osco Visteed
Cambridge
James
Aren
Kewanee Saturdar
James H. Watkins
Rock Island
Mondiv
Trevialquestiu
Wilson
Evanston
Glen Elliott
Chicago
Paul Mascaul
J. W
Nelson's
Ed. Miller
Ates-Lincoln
Galva_ abe
L. Hull Sundar
Johnson
Atre -Rebecca—oodruff
Galva
C A. Kellog
Orendon
Acith
Kewanee
Miss Mar Kellogg
Ringle
Oscar Village
Nyé
M. Horrecker
Ringle & Co
Olive Swanson
C. M Turner
State Bar Association
Sohn Pillsbury
Theodore Boltenstern
Court Street
J. W. Nelson’s
Leander Carlsen
Ulat
Winstrand
John
Veradford
Easy
Bradford
England
Minnesota
Nashua
Peterson & Peterson
Astrohecker
George Fitch
Peoria
E E. Fitch
Wu Sherden
J.S. Smith
Fender— Ing
Il Trovatore
John Gault
Hms
Eholea
Deaths at Soldiers Home Quincy list April 1912
Deaths at the Soldiers Home Quincy Illinois for April 1912 are listed by name and unit including James H Fields Co A and C 1st Union Cavalry April 5 1912 Phillip Schneider Co B Afton Battery April 7 1912 Louis Scenogle Co H 748 Illinois Infantry April 9 1912 Jacob McCellche r Co B 21st Illinois Infantry April 12 1912 William Powell Co I 106 Illinois Infantry April 14 1912 Nathan E Bradbury 72nd Illinois Infantry April 14 1912 Mirban Thiery Co K 135 Illinois Infantry April 20 1912 James Smith Col E 107 Illinois Infantry April 21 1912 John P Allary Co C 148 Illinois Infantry April 23 1912 Samuel Tharp Co D 6 12 Illinois Infantry April 25 1912 Francis M Lemon Co D 129 1/2 Illinois Infantry April 26 1912 Ferdinand Meyer Co E Illinois Infantry April 27 1912 J M Elder J O Anderson Adjutant Superintendent.
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Quincy
Inl
James H Fields
Uniols
Phillip ‘Schneider
Afton
Louis Scenogle
Minnois
Jacob McCellecher
Uli Nois
William Powell
Ulinois
Nathan E.bradbury
Cort
Nois
Mirban Thiery
Illinois
James Smith
Illnois
John P. Atellary
Samuel Tharp
Francis M Lemon
Illinois Infantry
Ferdinand Meyer
J M Elder J O ‘Anderson
Shrewd Business Man in Price Dispute at Local Shop
A customer asked for an item and challenged local pricing, claiming cheaper rates in Chicago. The merchant refused to sell below cost and explained extra charges to cover postage and money orders, then the buyer paid and left with the item.
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Cheago
Chicago
Chedge
Valnut Tender
Not in Training Tussle at Bar Sparks Odd Exchange
A description of a tense bar encounter features a man who resists surrendering to a new experience. A clerk loudly questions if the man wants to pay the jury’s penalty as the Celt surveys the crowd with careful scrutiny. The scene hints at a planned bout with a heavier opponent.
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Crearei
Five Smallpox Victims Buried Near Billerica Shown by Stone
A gravestone near a pair of shops in Billerica marks the resting place of five smallpox victims buried a century ago. The headstone for Asa Grost Jr. notes he died in August 1811. The site, long hidden by growth, will not be moved, per local authorities.
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Résian & Maine-car
Billerica
Asa Grost
Boston & Maine
Lowell
Oddities in Signs and a Fish Waiting Tale
A collection of quirky ad copy appears including Teeth extracted while you wait and a Japanese laundry with cheap prices for ladies and gentlemen. A Portland shop touts unwarrantable boots while a fish order leads to a patient wait and a wary customer asking what bait the waiter uses.
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Esler Y Shel Acre
Portland
Masterpiece of Advertising and a Clever Doctor
A French Montpelier physician used a public dog hunt scam to boost fame. He offered 25 Tours for his lost dog, with the crier listing his titles and residence, drawing townsfolk into talk while patients benefited. A lazy author blurs the line between begun and begun again.
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Montpelier
France
Goods and Goods on Approach of the Angel
Adam trembles at the flaming sword as he realises they are caught with the goods. The fragment hints at a pun about dry goods and a startled, half clever remark that fails to ease the peril. The scene mixes biblical imagery with comic misfortune and nervous humor.
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Adam
Electric table grill combines stove toaster and broiler
A compact eight by five by three and a half inch electric table grill merges stove disk toaster and broiler in one unit. It sits on the dining table with a flexible cord to a lamp socket and glossy calorite coils for heat. Grilling broiling toasting breakfast and even dinner are possible with detachable parts and washable design at a nominal cost.
Francis McHenry Installed as Salem district director
Francis McHenry begins his role as director for Salem district of Salem M.E. church with a class meeting next Sunday at 10:30 led by E. Lauderbaugh followed by communion. The missionary committee of the M.E. Sunday School invites all to contribute déd éz eggs for missions. Vila Santee celebrated her eleventh birthday April 27 with a party of many friends and a luncheon, including Dorothy McHen rs, Lois Hines, Blanche Myrtle, Lula Dirck, Alma and more.
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Francis McHenry
Salem District
Salem M.E
Br E. Lauderbaugh
Mi—E
Ancil Curtis
Lile
Kenneth Chrisop
Alma
Edna Vercruyse
Mildred Papenthein
Ar Jene Réilly
Lester
Rose
Ralph Hernandez
Hazel Munter
Lola Kimmerling
Albert Nelson
Minnie Bunfon
Raymond Raser
Sophomores Challenge Fathers Over Fitting Union Suit
An editorial note in the Chicago Record Herald cites sophomores overestimating themselves and finds some truth in their stance against indulgent fathers. Lager Offerle Co. offers Munsing wear featuring a perfect fitting union suit.
Display of buggies and carriages in Beatrice room
Interested readers of the Republican are informed of a display room on the second floor featuring a large assortment of popular vehicles. The exhibit by Jes Neleon presents buggies and carriages for public viewing.
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Carrise
Bea
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Cambridge Rebekah Lodge No 517
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Houghton
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J.W._NELSON
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Puri
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Presiéeit
Geo, W. Mutchiason
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Tate
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Phenix
Sophmores
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Carlton Grayling
Mr. Bullock
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Harry Broadbent
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