Masons Hall Enjoys Banquet and Installation Night
The Mason chapter reconvened at Masonic Hall with a lavish supper and social hours. Officers-elect were installed by Comp. Chas. E. Grove and Rev. F H Gardner spoke on patriotism and daughters, followed by a banquet and music from Gibler's orchestra. Attendees arrived from Mt. Carroll Savanna Shannon Milledgeville and Lanark, totaling about 150.
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Mason's
Stover
Masonic Hall
Mt. Carroll
Savanna
Shannon
Milledgeville
Lanark
Gibler
Freeport
Comp
Chas. E. Grove
R. P. Wales
F. TY. Oldt
Amour
Silent Memories Occasion Brings Warm, Social Gathering
A thoughtful speech on Silent Memories closed the formal program as attendees shared reflections and sympathies for Comp. Becker’s ill daughter Ola. The High Priest declared the program over and guests mingled, some moving to banquet rooms for hours of dancing and socializing, hoping for an annual chapter event.
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Becker
Ola
Teachers Institute Notes A Milledgeville Report
A Milledgeville Illinois gathering of teachers met in January with welcome addresses by I N Evans and Prof Alfred Bayliss advocating compulsory schooling and child education rights. The program included class drills, papers on history and mental arithmetic, manual training talks, and plans for an April elocution contest and September fair exhibit. Attendees praised sessions and agreed to focus on educational improvements and a Columbian Exposition exhibit.
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E. Church
Milledgeville
Ill
I. N. Evans
W. R. Harper
Chicago University
Hattie Merriam
Alfred Bayliss
Ella Bell
Anna J. Beatty
J. B. Wine
Mary Preiler
C. M. Kinney
Winnebago
Oldt
National Education Association
Saratoga
Hendricks
Gordy
Berry
Savanna
High School Soundings and Senior Class Events
The High School notes a mild Monday, postponed lyceum for Littell, and a seniors party honoring Bessie Sprecher. Senior physiology exam completed, upcoming hygiene, and a charity fund via a 50 cent window panel incident. Absentees Dimon and Weed ill. Funeral of S H Rhodes noted. one hundred thirty graduates, eight now deceased. Novel educational exhibit planned for the county fair.
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Will Dimon
Charley Weed
S. Y
Lyceum
Snowy Night and Book Sale Loom Early Progress
The note mentions an upcoming release of a new book on Spurgeon expected to sell easily. It also references a party at Hoffman's last night amid remarks about more snow and its impact on schedules. The text hints at school production plans and the desire for prominence in ranking.
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Spurgeon
Local Election Petitions and Farm Sales Highlight Busy Month
Town office seekers circulate nominating petitions for spring election. M N Wertz moves on the Wolf farm March first. May Leland closes school due to illness. Three Mt Ostro’s residents visit the river for Sabbath. Ben Puterbaugh pursued hay for Chris Rowland of Lanark but farmers withhold supply. Widow Patton of Berreman to sell farm goods March 25 after selling to Mr. Rolbe of Pleasant Valley. Maria Mitchell plans stock and farm implement sale later in the month. Nixy.
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Ben Puterbaugh
Chris Rowland
Lanark
Patton
Berreman
Rolbe
Pleasant Valley
Maria Mitchell
Nixy
Weather prophets misjudge winter forecast in city
Sickness remains prevalent in the city. Ola Becker remains very ill with slim recovery prospects. Geo Hollinger of Jacksonville Ill spent Sunday in town with family. Mr Cole of Iowa bought Geo F P Bucher’s jewelry stock and took possession. R Hallett visited his mother. Rube still weighs the same and spins tales. Lanark youths recall H F Tallman auctioneering for Master in Chancery Renner. Henry reads land descriptions while sales proceed. he returns to work. Rev Kelly of Dubuque preached at M E church and reflected on Iowa church history. J B Parkinson Savanna P M visited. Prof Pratt and F S Greenleaf seen about county business. Grace Smith returned from Penrose Whitside county after revival reports. John R Tanner pursues State treasurer. Republican win seen. New election law may create two voting places in Lanark Savanna and Carroll, with voter registration required at elections.
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Kelly
Dubuque
Iowa
M. E
Grace Smith
Penrose
Whitside
Rose Hill
The
Salvation of Souls
John R. Tanner
Lanark
Savanna
Myers
Christian Church
Elder Smith
Eider Howe
Cherry Grove Capers Chronicle Local Notes
Report of seasonal health concerns notes a worsening grippe and relapse risks with weather shifts. Personal updates include Elia Puterbaugh returning from Savanna for a week, A M Whitmer confined by illness, and Silvio Paterbaugh visiting Freeport with Belle Weeks. Local farming activity continues with bailing bay by Jacob Royer, George town work by Joseph Tenley, and Lindsay & Sword operating the saw and corn shelter. Sleighing season ends as conditions improve.
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Elia Puterbaugh
Savanna
Emma Metz
A. M. Whitmer
Silva Paterbaugh
Wilson
Freeport
Belle Weeks
Jacob Royer
Marriage of Rosa Boyd and Frank Shoup Rumors of Rain and Roads
At the bride’s residence the marriage of Miss Rosa Boyd to Mr Frank Shoup was celebrated with best wishes. A discussion at Grilley schoolhouse debated whether Canada should be annexed to the U.S. The piece notes concerns about muddy roads hindering transit and local progress, urging agitation and competition to serve public and private welfare.
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Rosa Boyd
Frank Shoup
East
Canada
U.S
Ze0 & CO
Punctual Pupils And Health Note In Local School
The January attendance lists show many students never absent or tardy in both primary and intermediate departments. Included are Hien Senooi Frank Barkley Daniel Erdman and numerous others. A health advisory notes no risk from grippish illness if treated with rest and Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy, with bottles sold locally by Puterbaugh.
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Puterbaugh
Chamberlain
Public sale notice and farm equipment listings near Lanark
The ad lists MP Shenefelt and Samuel Scott selling at the Samuel Scott farm eight miles southwest of Lanark and two miles west of Center schoolhouse on Monday February 15, 92 at 10 a.m., with 14 horses, 49 cattle, 18 sows, a Poland-China boar, 45 tons hay, 120 bushels corn, farming implements, and household goods. Also GH King moves to Dakota and schedules a sale February 16 near Lanark with 17 cattle, 6 horses, 30 hogs, 12 ewes and a ram, 1200 bushels corn, 12 tons hay, implements. Terms: 12 months. Free lunch at noon. Levi Avey and Amos Wolf, clerks. The rest contains promotional and testimonial copy about rail service, Dr. Miles Nervine, Electric Bitters, and Dr. Miles Heart Cure.
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Shenefelt
Samuel Scott
Lanark
Center School House
Levi Avey
Amos Wolf
King
Dakota
Good
Shannon
De Witt's Little Early Risers Promote Health
The advertisement touts De Witt's Little Early Risers as a remedy to torpid liver bad complexion bad breath and headaches. It frames the pills as a famous laxative tonic promising quick relief and improved well being.
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de Witt
School Attendance Report Summary
School report for last week lists column A as the number of pupils neither absent nor tardy, B for halfday absences, CU for tardiness cases, and D for the percentage of pupils perfect in attendance. Superintendent signs off.
Executor's Notice for John Laird Estate in Carroll County
J E B Larep executor announces April term appearance before Carroll County Court at Mt Carroll for asserting or settling claims against the estate. Creditors urged to present claims and debtors to pay promptly per Illinois law. Dated January 30, AD 47.
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John Laird
Tax Notice to Cherry Grove Taxpayers
Tax notice reads and directs Cherry Grove taxpayers to meetings at Sherwood and Cook's Bank in Shannon on Tuesdays and at First National Bank in Lanark on Saturdays. Collector T. D. Kirkpatrick sets collection points and times.
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Cherry Grove
Sherwood & Cook's Bank
Shannon
Firet National Bank
Lanark
T. D. Kirkpatrick
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