Friends Pay Tribute to Boy Drowned in Philippines
James W. Duncan, born 1881 in Streator, died March 29 near Manila while on a government civil service trip. His funeral in Streator followed a Manila departure and long delay for transport, with honors from the Scottish Masons and a large church service.
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Boy
Philippines
Streator
Free Press
James W. Duncan
Santa Fe
A. H. Anderson
M. BE
Charles
Grace Duncan
Manila
Philippine
Springfield
Peoria
Chicago
Philippine Island
Bureau of Insular Customs
Custom House
Jim
Sma
Sparland
Insular
Washington
San Francisco
M. EB
McVory
Grace
Nat 'M. Brigham
Pang
Burkholder
Glan McGregor
Hoyar Weet
Stewoo Draidwood
George An
Willi A Anderson
Obituary: Mrs George W Fanning of Madeira Dies
Sophronia A Bradford born 1828 in Vevay Indiana died May 18 190 at Madeira Minnesota after a five week pneumonia struggle. She married George Fanning in 1855 and moved with him to Minnesota settling in Wabasha Rice and Madeira. She was a longtime ME church member and active in the WCTU leaving a husband a son and two daughters. Funeral held at M E church with interment at Riverside cemetery.
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Senachwine
H C Wright
John McKenzie
Henry
George W Fanning
Fannings
G M_ Locke
E H Hutchins
Whitefield
Sophronia A Bradford
Vevay
Switzerland County
Indiana
Madeira
Minn
Hfe
Christ
Baptist Church
George Fanning
Minnesota
Wabasha County
Rice County
Fanning
WCTU
Anna B. Mather
Faribault
Wm. D. Fanning
Minneapolis
James Mather
A. A. Driggers
Madeila
M. E
Riverside Cemetery
Surprise Birthday Party for Jesse Clift at Geuda Springs
A group of 21 schoolmates and friends gathered at Geuda Springs to celebrate Jesse Clift’s tenth birthday on May 18. They played games until 5 o clock before a luncheon and wished him many future birthdays. The Republican notes Jesse is a bright boy with a promising future.
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Jesse Clift
Geuda Springs
Kana
Jesse
Dance Debate Sparks Clergy and Youth
In a crowded auditorium a parson questions improving current dance methods while a young man from the rear proposes removing the music. The exchange reveals a clash between traditional restraint and youthful experimentation.
Memories of the Old Seminary and Bachelors Hall Secrets
Lloyd Dixon of Illinois recalls college days at Bachelors Hall revealing playful pranks and classroom lore. He invites fellow alumni to share memories while noting humorous roles and a hidden kitchen hierarchy.
Spite Legislation Targets Interurban Line Bills
City officials in La Salle and Peru push costly demands on the Illinois Valley Railway, from street paving and lighting to new bridges and slow speeds. Mayors and aldermen use free passes to pressure the company, risking higher municipal costs rather than fair franchise terms.
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la Salle
Peru
Petts
Iinois Valles Railway Company
Ccvls
Shadensack
Illinois Valley Railway Company
Illinois Vall Sex’ Railway Company
Twin Cities
Princeton Republican
Origin of the Blind Pig term tied to Maine law
The article recounts a 1851 tale linked to the first Maine liquor ban. A Maine saloonkeeper allegedly displayed a “blind pig” behind a doorway to attract patrons. Visitors paid ten cents to enter and receive a drink, shielding the seller from charges of selling liquor.
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Maine
Obituary for George Faris of Greenfield Iowa 1907
The Greenfield Democrat reports the death of George Davis Faris, 35, known as Ted Faris, son of E P Faris and grandson of George Scholes. A Santa Fe railroad conductor in Arizona, he died May 18 at his mother's home after a long illness. Funeral service was at his mother's home with Rev. John Young and a Mason's procession accompanying the body to Greenfield cemetery.
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George Faris
Greenfield
Iowa
Democrat
E P Faris
George Scholes
Henry
Ted Faris
Festa Faris
Santa Fe
Arizona
George Davis Faris
Saratoga Township
Marshall County
Ilinois
Ellsworth County
Kansas
Wyoming
Winslow Rin
Santa Fe Railroad
THG
John Young
Fontanelle
J. H. Howe
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George W. Fanning
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Republican
J. A Williams
North Pole
Sara Dennison
George Knepper
Sam Bowman
Big Sam
Lloyd Dixon
Ill
Illinois Valley Railway
REO
R. R. Lash
John Roth
John
Hartwx
McAleer
Spotcash Grocer
P. O
Henry, Il
Malta Vita
Maple City
Lenox
Star
Horseshoe
Tor
Fell'’s
Wai
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