Savanna Visit Highlights Rail Town Charm and Growth
Reporter tours Savanna Illinois noting heavy rail traffic on the Rock Island and Burlington lines, a grand depot, and a busy division center. The piece profiles W W Dow and Jenks Bros. dry goods, Savanna Township High School new building, faculty and a basketball game, plus innovative heating and ventilation systems.
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Savanna
Ilinois
Rock Island
Burlington
Peoria
Bureau
Great Rock Island
W.W. Dow
Mississippi
Davenport
Clinton
Father of Waters
Fulton
Illinois
Ravenna
Chicago, Milwaukee and St Paul
Jenks
M. Jenks
Jenks Bros. & Co
Ihey
F. H. Jenky
Dry Goods Reporter
Chicago
Great Dry Goods Trade Journal
iLife
Savanna Township High School
Isia
Wallace
Victor Kays
Oxbow
Church Notes Highlight Local Holiday Services and Events
The town wide church notices show Dec Christmas eve cantata at the Presbyterian and a doll sale by St Agnus Guild raising about 810. Rev McCowan and Rev Campbell lead sermons and Bible studies while Epworth League, Sunday schools, and parish meetings plan year end activities. The Presbyterian week of prayer starts Sunday, with a New Year sermon by Rev Campbell and a Book of Daniel series.
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St Agnus Guild
Christias
Presbyterian
Harter Saunders
Dee
McCowan
Chillivo
M. Behureh
Christian Church
Stibfen
L. V. Smith
Presbyterian Church
R. J. Campbell
St John’s Church
Campbell
The
Hasha Geongis
Mar Shimon Catholicos of the
East
Kis
England
L. G. Landenberger
R.L. Campbell
Snow
St Stephens
St John’s
Santa Claus
Mre Claus
Santa
D. Bi
Christ
Herman
Palatial Savanna residence showcases modern comforts and views
Editor Greenleaf completes a $12,000 mansion at the city’s high bluff overlooking the Mississippi Valley. The home features automatic climate control and ample light, described as a palace with tasteful appointments and broad outlooks.
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Greenleaf
The
Savanna Daily and Weekly Journal
Mississippi Valley
Episcopal Church
Jenks
Eastman
Slace
Mia Jenks
Henry
Guzette endorsement for Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy
A Toowoomba reader from W. C. Wockner praises Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy as an effective cure after two months of severe coughing. The testimonial, printed in the Guzette, recommends the medicine and notes its sale at Dr Powell’s City drug store.
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Guzette
Toowoomba
Australia
Chamberlain
W. C. Wockner
George H. Madden Chosen National Fairs Treasurer
Mendota resident George H. Madden has been selected as treasurer of the National Association of Fairs and Expositions, highlighting his leadership in agricultural and community event circles.
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George H. Madden
Mendota
Scientific American Special Edition and Illinois News Briefs
The issue highlights transportation on land and sea and notes the magazine’s thorough, engaging presentation. Illinois items report Liskilwa coal prospects near Rocky Run, C R I & P R R support for local ventures, the Robinson & Harp er paper’s 89th year under George W. Harper, Mrs. Ulysses S. Grant’s death, and legal outcomes including Dwight Burdick’s conviction. The Illinois legislature set to convene January 7 with Republicans dominating the Senate and Democrats in the House.
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Scientific American
Bea
Sos Tisklwa
Liskilwa
Rocky Run
Robinson ¢Hi
Argus
George W. Harper
Harper
Henry Republican
Grant
White House
Fred Grant
Texas
Ulysses S., Jr
Jesse
Nellie Sartoris
Dwight Burdick
LaSalle Electric Light Comany
Sherrif Howard
Lacon
LaSalle County
Clark
Big Companion
Arho
Burdick
Rose
Illinois State Senate
House of Representatives
Senate
Mystic Cure for rheumatism advertised in 1 to 3 days
An advertisement touts a “Mystic Cure” for rheumatism and neuralgia claiming cure in 1 to 3 days. It asserts the remedy acts on the system, removes the cause, and provides immediate relief after the first dose. Sold by J E Powell and F A Powell for 75 cents and 1.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E
F. A. Powell
A December Wedding at the Case Home
Edith Case wed Elmer P. Rolling of Sheffield in a December ceremony at her parents home. Rev McCown officiated with Rev Nesbit blessing the couple. Guests numbered nearly one hundred as a three course supper followed. The couple planned a Chicago wedding trip and will reside in Shefield after March 20.
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8. L. Case
Edith
Elmer P. Rolling
Sheffield
Mendelssohn
Mra Custer Hall
Florid
D. 8. McCown
Squires
Mineral
Hes
Retta Downey
Potnaw
McCown
Henry M. E. Church
Nesbit
Putnam M. E. Church
Rolling
Henry
Holling
He Found a Cure by R H Foster at 818 8 2d Street
R H Foster of Salt Lake City reports long lasting dyspepsia relief after using Herbine. He claims the remedy cured himself and others and notes a 50 cent price at Powell's City drug store.
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R. H. Foster
Salt Lake City
Powell's City Drug Store
Deer Head Trophy by Charley Perdew for Mir Kline
Charley Perdew, a skilled taxidermist, mounted a full sized deer head with large pronged horns in Arkansas. The mounted head will be kept by Mir Kline as a souvenir of Perdew’s 1902 hunting expedition in the South.
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The
Henry Republican
Republican
Charlie Perdew
Charles
Whitefield
Arkansas
Charley Perdew
Mir Kline
South
Dr King’s New Life Pills Publicized Cure
Winchester Indiana resident M. M. Austin claims his wife’s illness baffled physicians until Dr King’s New Life Pills cured her. The advertisement touts relief for stomach liver troubles constipation and headache and notes price as 25e at Dr Powell’s City drug store.
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M. M. Austin
Winchester
Ind
Pas Kell Palace Livery Introduces Berlin Couch in City
J. H. Paskell, proprietor, spent the first week in Chicago and bought a fashionable Berlin couch now in service at the Pas Kell Palace Livery. The city is known for fine turnout and is spending to offer the best. The London Stars perform at Opera House Tuesday to Thursday with singing and dancing for 10 and 15 cents. Forrest Bros buy hides at 6 and 0 cents.
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Tim Wood Jr
Lawton
Oklahoma
Ile
Dawson Glenn
Jesus
Ike
Duke
Van
Bill
Jack Rabbi
M. Forbes
Tim
J. M. Powers
Henry
Paskell
Paskell Palace
Chicago
Berlin
Londen Stars
Operas House
Forrest Bros
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W. H. Jones
MR. G. W. Keller
Church Notes
Aristo
Abbott
Abbott Studlo
Postoffice
Tlilinoia
Thie City
Plaeterers Gehring and
Robinson
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