Derpker? Monmouth man tied to forged checks
James N Derr of Monmouth is at the center of a forged check scheme totaling 95 dollars. Several banks report forged signatures on checks dated July 4 and cashed in saloons. Derr, once a teacher and city alderman, vanished after inquiries. townspeople express sympathy while authorities seek him.
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Monmouth
Donaine
James N, Derr
Derr
Henry
Sormerioe
Andrew Herreks
People's National Bank
Clarke
Ye Conran
Evening Gazette
Saiad
Burlington
Enoug
James N. Derr
Frank L. Hall
John Beck
B. J. i\Clarke
Andy Henreks
E.j.clarke
Phil Conrad
J. A
Jae H. Haye
J. N. Derr
Lahan
Stevenson
Cular
Bigasville
Keithsburg
Weir Iow Cmpany
Dallyazatte
Marine Band
D. Beerons
Jobson
Gatenburg
J. N. ‘Derr
Altgeld era politics and silver money debate in Illinois
The report discusses Altgeld era politics in the 15th district with "sound money" advocates from Schuyler County and Governor Altgeld pressing for backing him. It covers a debate on whether silver dollars are legal tender beyond five dollars, noting 1874 acts restoring full legal tender power to silver and tracing the legislative shift after 1873.
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SheQaincy Whig
Altgeld
Caucas-Of
Schuyler County
Gary Altgeld
Hey
Jacksonville
United States
Congress
LaSalle Driving Park purses and bicycle race plan
The LaSalle Driving Park Association offers purses of 3600 for horses and 400 for bicycles on July 28 and 31 at LaSalle. They consider changing the program this year to bicycle racing and plan to reproduce the Peoria meet. Further particulars to follow.
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Lasalle
Associa- Holy
Henry
Chillicothe
Zimmerman
Sparland
Rowe
Sister City
Old Hayden speech at ratification meeting in Thirteenth Ward
The article describes a speech by a former slave known as Old Hayden at a ratification meeting. He links money to work, arguing sound currency matters less than employment and protection for work, urging more factories, mills, and jobs for Americans to boost demand and stabilize pay. His core message: give Old Hayden work to do and money will follow.
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Old Hayden
Chicago
Inter Ocean
Thirteenth-Ward
Republican Club
Dimocrats
Hayden
Republican Party
Harrison
Steamer Excursions On River To Henry Races Declared Free
Captain York commanded the River News reports the Steamer City of Peoria will run free excursions from Peoria to Henry and intermediate points on August 11 12 and 13 for race ticket purchasers. The river runs very low and boating faces difficulties while freight traffic remains heavy with Duke Bros shipping 8000 pounds of binder twine and a large separator. The City of Peoria and Elk are praised for reliable service under Capt Sol York who aims to please patrons and attract liberal support.
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River News
Hill
York
Peoria
Copperas Creek Dam
City of Peoria
Péoria
Henry
Duke Bros
Sol York
Sound Liver tonic ad claims liver cure
An old advertisement asserts that a Sound Liver sakes Well Man remedy treats biliousness constipation jaundice sick headache dyspepsia indigestion and back pain. It praises Herbine as a superior liver medicine costing 75 cents with free trial bottles offered by Dr Powell and promotes subscribing to The Republican.
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Dr Powell's
Castoria Refrain Through Generations in Ad Tone
An old advertisement line traces Castoria from infancy to motherhood, praising its use for babies and children. The jingle suggests lifelong reliance as a family remedy.
Henry Defeats Chillicothe In Close Base Ball Clash
On Tuesday at 3 20 in hot sun Henry beat Chillicothe 21 to 20 in a spirited base ball game. Glatz pitched strongly for Henry with 12 strikeouts as Henry hitters collected many two and three base hits. Umpires Bromilow and Harney handled a lively contest in which Henry showed superior fielding and resilience.
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Henry
Chillicothe
Daugherty
McManus
Law
Gletz
Hutchings
Bart
Oo -Qhalles
Henrys
Glatz
Burt
Henry Aine
Henitcher
Henry Field
Chillicothes
Glatsz
Chil- Hoothe
Birth Announcement for Dille and Thompson Grandchild
A daughter was born on July 13 to Prof OLY DILLE and a granddaughter to Homer Thompson of Whitefield, at Trivoli Peoria County Tl. The notice also mentions a lesson and ties to Elder G. At a County Judge.
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All
Elder G
Trivoli Peoria Co
Married on July 12 at St Mary's Marr
A marriage notice reports the ceremony on July 12 at St Mary's Marr with Rev P J Gerhardy officiating. The bride is Josephine Wiegand, daughter of Michael Wiegand.
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St Mary's Marr's Passonas
P.J Gerhardy
Josep 8Eed Rope
Michael Wiegand
Memorial notices from Joliet and Prescott reflect deaths
Fragmentary obituary items mention Robert Ouare aged 41 years 5 months died after a prolonged illness in Joliet July 9. Arthur at Prescott Kansas July 8 and Tratorey formerly of Saratoga in his first year of widowhood and hospital care. Mrs R M Tremain of At Minneapolis referenced in the fragment.
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Robert Ouare
Joliet
Arthur
Prescott
Kan
Tratorrey
Saratoga
R. M.tremain
Minneapolis
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