Savanna Journal editor and local notes by the correspondent
Community correspondents report Prairie State visitors and local opinions. Chicago writer Adam Cartright of Savanna Journal is praised for his nationwide attention. two new MDs arrive amid doctor rivalries. State treasurer candidate John R. Tanner visits with other Republicans while party contrasts with Democrats. Prof. Oldt appears as a respected educator. social chatter touches bachelor editors and local rumors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savanna
Stoughton Cooley
Chicago
Cooley
Adam Cartright
Savanna Journal
Bro. Laird
John E
J. E
John
Geo Beeler
Beeler
John Harrison Barnes
The
Shannon Express
D. S. Berry
Barnes
John R. Tanner
Mt. Carroll
Lanark
G. L. Hoffman
Scott Cowan
W. H A. Renner
Harrison Barnes
Tanner
Harrison
Hill
Cleveland
Oldt
Savanna News Notes Rising Fame And Local Happenings
The county sees a push for better schools led by Prof. Aaron Palmer and C W Kellogg with Sheriff Griffth visiting. Savanna lists three hotels Radke Occidental Savanna house with plans for expansion by M C Radke. Miss Florence Boyd leaves Lanark for a Nebraska teaching post, and the fire department earns a $45 donation from the school board. Myrtle Strickler charms in elocution at a local contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aaron Palmer
Oxford
Iowa
C.W. Kellogg
Chicago
Sheriff Griffth
Savanna
Radke
Occidental
Florence Boyd
Lanark
Nebraska
Boyd
M.C. Radke
Myrtle Strickler
Ward Greeley 17 Dies After Heart Trouble in Mt Carroll
Ward Greeley, son of Dr. D. M. and Mrs. Greeley, aged 17, died at his home Thursday night of heart trouble. He was a 1891 graduate and Beloit College student who remained home due to illness. Funeral at Oak Hill Cemetery with Rev. Story officiating. large gathering honors. Local notes cover elections, candidates, and school events as Mt Carroll prepares for spring term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward Greeley
D. M
Savanna
Shimer
Oak Hill Cemetery
Pilate
Barabbas
Calvary
Wallice
J. H. Schriner
Lanark
Lil
Woodburn
Autocrat
Lady Wood
Victor Snip
Cook's Patriot
Volunteer
American Star
Cassius M. Clay
Madgie
Biggari
Freeport
Independence
Joe
Joe More
Exchange Bank
Int
Savanna Institute attendees and local notices
Teachers W S Markley A M McKeil Mrs D M Stuart and Misses Nettie Myers Mae Shultz and Carrie Spearman attended the Savanna Institute. The Keystone League of Christian Endeavor held services at Chadwick church Sunday evening. School children enjoy a two week vacation. Mrs Shore of Milledgeville moved to the Chas Brown property. Mr Will Hawk of the Rockford schools visited Chadwick. Mrs A B Puterbaugh of Milledgeville visited Mrs A H Hawk. League social at Mr Freeman's postponed one week. Miss Louisa Loechel brought home a prize from the Carroll county elocutionary contest at Savanna. Miss Mae Shultz started summer school west of town. John Provant closed his meat market Saturday. Farmers plowing sod. A pleasant social at the hotel Wednesday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. D. Dennis
Rockford
Congress
Savanna
Lanark
Woodland
Mr. Carroll
York
Chadwick
Milledgeville
W. S. Markley
A. M. McKeil
D. M. Stuart
Nettie Myers
Mae Shultz
Carrie Spearman
Savanna Institute
Shore
Chas. Brown
Will Hawk
Mr. Freeman
Louisa Loechel
Carroll County
Freedom's town election and local notices spark activity
The article describes extensive election interest as townspeople seek roads and rural mail delivery, with names and places including Lanark Illinois and local residents. It notes crafts, farming, new creamery, and various classifieds while announcing a city election date and polling places in Lanark.
Tragic Hartman Child Dies In Accidental Shooting
In Chadwick a 17 year old, Henry Hartman, died after a muzzle loading gun discharged in a barn while he was handing it to a brother. The accident occurred Sunday afternoon at the Hartman home while his two sisters swung nearby. The community expresses deep sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Hartman
Henry
Hartman
Barabbas the Robber Passion Play and Public Notices
A dramatic piece retells Barabbas’s release and Christ’s crucifixion with religious imagery. The narrative ends with public notices announcing Methodist and Republican events, plus a prompt to recruit new Gazette subscribers.
Public notices and ads mix in 1892 column
A string of items appears including medicine pitches for De Witt's Sarsaparilla Bucklen's Arnica Salve and Dr King's New Discovery, plus auction details for T H Shiley's Clyde station horses and a personal suicide letter excerpt. The piece rolls into travel directions asking readers to locate Paducah Kentucky and battlefield reminiscences near Hardin and Shilohville.
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the Lanark Gazette
Wir & Bankiow
Republic
Carrel
Carroll i
Congression & Dariet
State Board of QualiZzethiy Ale
Washington
Preedom Shankenck Crees
Youk
Wysox
Lina Sam
P.ilb
Hoarerrer
Sec. Pro Tein
Tllinois
Taois State Board of Equalization
Representibe
LOO
Enum
Carrin County
Jo Daviess County
Ogle County
Stephenson County
Winnebago County
Tee
A B. McOrea
Hosterrerr
Baume
BT Bockkley
J.P. Perkins
Congressional Committee
Freeport, Ill
Community Correspondence
Rock Creek Township
H. A. Noyes
A. van Patten
Irvine
John Mackay
Salem
A. M. White
Morrison
M. E
Geo. 8. Young
Grand Crossing
M. E. Church
M. E Church
Keystone League of Christian Endeavor
A.B. Puterbaugh
A. H. Hawk
John Provant
Plum River
Freedom
Lincoln Mowry
Will Cramer
Caspar Ort
Mr. Ort
Will
Will Miller
Loran
Ballard
Wanamaker
Davin S ArNoup
Dunkard Church
R. Waters
A. Tomlinson
de Witt
Paterbaugh
Samuel Hill
J.T. Blough
Mr. Blough
J T. Browns
W. R. Brown
Allen Knecht
Carroll
Illinois
Ross
County of
State of
A. D
Frank Yeager
Chadwick Chips
W. G. Smith
Barrabas
Oliver
Jerusalem
Judean
Calvary’s Hill
Jesus
Caesar
Christ
Blue Galilee
General Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church
Omaha
M. M. Oltn
Minneapolis
M. M
the Gazette
L. R. Patton
Rockford, In
Puterbaugh
Bucklen
T. H. Shiley
Chadwick Sl
Clyde
F.C. Cone
Paris
Miles
Dr. King
Padacah
Kentucky
Ohio
Tennessee River
Tennessee
Hardin
Pittsburg Landing
Shilohville
Buell
Grant
Burlington
St. Paul
W. J. C. Kenyon
Minn
Gen. Pass
Soe Island
Rock Island & Pacific
Joliet
Ottawa
Peoria
la Salle
Moline
Rock Island
Davenport
Muscatine
Ottumwa
Oskaloosa
Des Moines
Winterset
Audubon
Harlan
Council Bluffs
Minnesota
Watertown
Sioux Falls
Dakota
Cameron
St. Joseph
Kansas City
Missouri
Lincoln
Fairbury
Nelson
Atchison
Leavenworth
Denver
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Topeka
Rocky Mountain
Sal Lake City
Ogden
San Francisco
Ans
Manitou
Pike’s Peak
Colorado
Kansas
Indian Territory
Albert Lea
Lakes
Pacific Coast
United State
Canada
E. ST. John
Gen
John Sebastian
Gen’l Tkt, & Pass, Agt
Chicago, Ill
Rowland
A. Wolf
the Exchange Bank
Lanark, Ill
Amos Wolf
David Wor
Jons R. WoLf
0. Rowland
Notary Public
H. Reid Staley
Locentist
Rose
City Dray
J. M. Glotfelty
Justice of the Peace
P. O
Ill
J. T. Eckman
Commercial House
C. W. Middlekauff
A. F. Lohrman
Empire Steam Laundry
Savanna, Ill
Asmo
J. T.*jacobs
Old Stand
Lanark, Illinois
Peter Horner
J. G. Sheller
J. A. Walker
West Side Broad Street
Robt. Teachout
East Side
WM. Strickler
Busell
W. L. Franck
First National Bank
Hegeman, CO
Kinkade
Rh. Chisholm
J. Scott Suively
D.C. Busell
R. Gust
West Side City
John H. Shaffer
Annie Nyman
Broad Street
ED. Co
E. E. Dubbel
Parm
C. E. Olmstead
J. C. Hanson
Lower Broad Street
Mason
H. W. Hartzell
J. D. Renner
Singer Manufacturing Company
Geo. P. Dorr
East of
Wales Hardware
Ivanhoe Camp
W. C
Bray
Cousun
Walter Lake
Rock Creek
1.C.C. F
Rhodes
W. Bennett
H Lake
N. G
C. Wroughton
Milledgeville Station
W. A. Beecher
C. M
St. P
Racine & 8. W
Racine
Atreight
Av Freight
Kirkland
M.M. Olin
Joe Moreland
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