Lanark Man Arrested in Grand Larceny Conspiracy
Harry D. Renner of Lanark Illinois was arrested at Weasington Springs South Dakota on charges of conspiring to steal property totaling about $11 000 from O F Woodruff and Mrs Allee Ellis. Bail set at 6000 and preliminary examination slated for Tuesday. The case involves Dakota creditors and disputed deeds connected to a 1891 payment by Woodruff for Mrs Ellis services.
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Lanark
Chicago
Watertown
al Oe
Harry D. Renner
Weasington Springs
Jerauld County
O. F. Woodruff
Illnois
Allee Ellis
Morrison, IL
Woodruff
Dakota
Mr. Renner
Mr. Woodruff
van Allen
Morrison
South Dakota
Harry Renner
Ellis
Jerauld Co.Dak
W. H. A. Renner
Renner
Harry
Mrs. Ellis
Canada
Mt. Carroll and
Lincoln and Uncle John in the Freeport memory
An aged reminiscence recalls a 19th century scene in Freeport featuring Lincoln and Judge Douglas. It describes Uncle John driving a Conestoga wagon with six horses, the crowd’s fervent welcome, and Rufus Cool briefly trying on the Judge’s hat, all tying a local memory to emancipation's era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uowle
John Wolf
Tsaw
John
Dod Lowes & Mers
Moses
Abraham Linenan
New Orleans
Uncle John
Lincoln
Freeport
Douglas
Great
Little Giants
Champion
Free Territories
Union
George S. McClellan
Union Fame
1C.R. BR
Little Giant
Brewster House
Iere
Mississippi
Maryland
Carroll County
Brewster
Jerusalem
Rufus Cool
Hogs bring high prices at Dick Keifer sale and town notes
Dick Keifer sold hogs at Mt Carroll to high prices and showcased fine Plymouth Rock chickens. Local items include Jake Thomas hurting his arm in a cart accident, Peter Bowers injured from a horse fall, and Ed Gillogly confined with la grippe. The Odd Fellows installed an electric meter and a May Decoration Day speaker was named. Local politics and bridgework with Lanark boosters are mentioned amid agricultural society finances and hospitalities. Mrs. Patten Flinn's funeral, mayoral railroad hopes, and the Carroll County Agricultural Society's debt are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Keifer
Plymouth Rock
Jake Thomas
Seminary
Bushey’s
Jake
Peter Bowers
Rinedollar
Ed. Gillogly
la Grippe
de Moetealf
M. EB
Pawcett
Frank Hughes
Savanna Times
Frank
Grand Army Post
Frank G. Loveland
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Lanark
Quetionver
Ad. Hawk
D. C. Tussel
Wysox
Grove
Keltner Notes Reach From Mt Carroll to Lanark
Miss Meda Mitchell of Mt Carroll visits friends on the river while Mitchell sells his store at Keltner to John Opperiheiser. The Lanark band fair entertains the crowd. Local items mention cattle shipments, a hog wagon mishap, band appearances, printing press trouble, and a reflective editorial on rumor and newspapers dated Feb 2 1896.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meda Mitchell
Mt. Carroll
Mitchell
Keltner
John Opperiheiser
Freedom Band
Lanark
Harvey Tilhart
Ed. Feezer
Mt. Carroll Democrat
Gazette Man
Men of
Savanna
Thieran Roberts
Haller
Thierean
Pomen
Foot Prints of His Fine Italian Hand in Savanna Times
The Savanna Weekly Times shows the subtle influence of S. D. Gossert across its pages with every item carefully curated. The Morrison Record notes that anything not caught by his influence is too insignificant to merit attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savanna Weekly Times
S. D. Gossert
Morrison
Death of Michael Hartigan at Cragin Illinois
Michael Hartigan died at Cragin Illinois on January 1 after a prolonged illness and an appendicitis operation on January 14. Born September 29 1886 in County Limerick Ireland he left a widow six children and many friends across Fulton Knox and Carroll counties. Funeral at Cragin Catholic church with Rev J F Donovan and Rev J A Hines officiating. Pallbearers from Chicago St Augustine and Nebraska. burial at Calvary cemetery Chilvage. Also notes three band fair prizes drawn Saturday night including a rubber mounted barnes and a baton set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cragin
Michael Hartigan
Mr. Hartigan
County Limerick
Ireland
Fulton
Knox
Carroll
Ilinois
Hartigan
J. F. Donovan
Danville
Donovan
J. A. Hines
F. O'Donnell
M. Dumworth
Chicago
Tanner Replies to Kohlsaat Attack Elevates Illinois Governor Hope
The Springfield Journal reports John R. Tanner answered Kohlsaat’s editorial attack by revealing his limited schooling, gained in war, and his broad experience. The piece argues Tanner’s candid humility and resolve prove him better qualified for governor than Kohlsaat’s clubby circle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kohleaat
Chicago
Ilinois
John R. Tanner
Tanner
Kohlsaat
Kohlsaar
Mr. Kohlsaar
Real estate transfers in Shannon to Mt Carroll area reviewed
Geneee by Rita J. Smith abstracts and loans lists weekly transfers ending January with multiple entries. Names include J Penney Atkins to B N Blaen and Andry I Miller acquiring Shannon lots, plus transfers in Savanna Mt Carroll Milledgeville and Lanark to various buyers and in York and Oakhill cemetery lots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneee
Rita J. Smith
Carroll
J. Penney Atkins
B. N. Blaen
Shannon
Edwin N. Blaen
Et al
Andry I. Miller
Henry Burnet
Jeremiah Wilt
James F. Patterson
Mt. Carroll
Annan M. Newcomer
Fred A. Chambers
W. L. Westbrook
Savanna
Flora A. Bowen
John Mader
Brice Vandagrift
Wm. F. Snook
Wm. H. Adams
Fanny Livengood
Samuel Livenstood
Milledgeville
Richard Smith
Nora McClure
January Marriage Licenses In Savanna and Surrounding Areas
Tax collector W. H. Pays notes January marriage licenses issued in Newman C. Jones Woodland Illinois Nellie Davis Charles A. Brock Savanna Effie May Smith Savanna Martin Salzer Washington Tp Grace Barber Frank Pelikan Savanna Mary Mauheky John T. Whitmore Katie Bixler Cherry Grove Harry Crow Darlington Anna Louise Rourke Savanna Henry Weber York Effie Spearman Chadwick Charles E. Smith Freedom Linnie Fisher Carroll Oberheim Ida Robbe Thomas Pooley Scales Mound Mae Kearnaghan Woodland Ralph Millard Milledgeville Laura Goshert Wesley Ditsworth Berreman Della Frederick. Tax book reads. tax collector to visit Sherwood Cook bank Shannon Mondays and Thursdays and Exchange Bank Lanark Saturdays.
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John T. Whitmore
Katie Bixler
Cherry Grove
Harry J. Crow
Darlington
Wis
Anna Louise Rourke
Savanna, II
Henry F. Weber
York
Effie M. Spearman
Chadwick
Charles E. Smith
Freedom
Linnie Fisher
Mr. Carroll
Thomas Pooley
Scales Mound
Mae B. Kearnaghan
Woodland
Ralph E. Millard
Milledgeville
Laura F. Goshert
Wesley Ditsworth
Berreman
Della Frederick
Books Torn at No 5 School Stirs Rock Falls
Excitement grips the Rock Falls school over a mystery book vandal. Ten 10 year old pupils in Miss Risley’s room report daily tearing of books with backs bent and leaves torn. Superintendent Foltz offers a reward. no clues yet. Local officials and teachers question pupils, while unrelated items from the town follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Falls
Sterling Standard
No. 5
Fredericka Risley
Marion Green
Prof
Foltz
Board of Education
Lanark Weather Record and Local Notices
Weather bureau weekly data for Lanark Illinois includes precipitation and temperature readings, snowfalls on days noted, and averages for January. Also reports a local hypnotist visit, Kieffer sale commentary, Lanark market corrections, unclaimed letters, and a card of thanks for John Wolf's relatives.
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John Wolf
Growth of the American Idea and American journalism change
The article discusses Chauncey M. Depew praising American newspapers and noting British reporters adopting American interview styles. It contrasts critique culture with praise for George Eliot, and highlights Booker T. Washington’s Atlanta exposition address praising practical progress and self-improvement. It also notes C. Harman offering seed grain cleaning in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey M. Depew
London
England
Depew
New York
Chauncey Depew
Inventors Sought for Patent Protection by Wright and Duvall
A historic advertisement invites inventors to protect their ideas by submitting sketches for free guidance. Wright and Duvall present themselves as patent practitioners offering counsel in all courts and patent causes, with references available if desired.
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Wright & Duvall
Lanark sale features Poland-China sows and Shorthorn bulls
A two part sale listing combines 55 Poland-China broad sows and 5 Shorthorn bulls at Lanark Illinois in February 1896. Entries include sows from Jacob Grossman J W Corra and A Il Hawk with noted sires like Wilkes and Latest Fashion, bred to Champion plans, plus four red short horn bulls. Terms offer six months credit with 6 percent interest or 8 percent cash discount.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poland-China
Lanark
Jacob Grossman
J. W. Cotta
Poland
Tom Corwin
King Tecumseh
Wilkes
Hadley
Bidwell
Royalist
Nelson
McKelvie
McWilkes
Flashlight
Wonderful Joe
Jacom Grossman
J. W. Corra
A. Il, Hawk
J. L. Slick
D. Rowland
All Wilkes
Geo. Wilkes
U. S
Ideal Black
Mapes Duke
Stamboul
Latest Fashion
Fountain Head Jr
Eclipse
Just Arrived Spring and Summer Samples in City Showroom
A premium display offers a finest line of spring and summer samples. Each sample measures about 10 by 12 inches, neatly presented to let customers choose as if viewing the full pattern. The setup promises convenient selection without viewing entire catalogs.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Gosts
People's Drug Store
Ilah
the Lanark Gazette
W.G. Winn
Pub
Gazette Building
Broad St
Lanark, Ill
Henry Webber
Josiah Shamel
Davenport
Spaulding
Jane Patten Flinn
Lutheran Church
Wheritt
Daggetts Station
Carroll County Agricultural Society
Jennie Stuart
Jeremiam
John Peters
Mable Landt
M. M. Mitchell
Mitchehell
Savanna Journal
Hlegetoan
Barnes
A. W. Young
Rebe
Dr. Thomete
Tae Bangnet
Seung
Kohlisaat
N. H. Halderman
Edwin A. Phillips
Oakhill Cemetery
R. P. Wales
Charles E. Wales
Charles Quackboerner
Mary Smith
Fairhaven
Mary B. Gillespie
William Dale
Dale
Geo. A. Dale
Alfred Clay
Win
Sarah G. Fletcher
Etta J. Smith
St. Paul Land Co
D. L. Maxwell
John W. Cary
John Forsyth
St. Paul
Jester Holly
W. B. Holly
Cordelia Pope
Patrick Sheridan
John Lambert
Newman C. Jones
Nellie 8. Davis
Charles A. Brock
Effie May Smith
Martin Salzer
Washington
Grace Barber
Frank Pelikan
Mary Mauheky
John W. Oberheim
Ida Robbe
Sherwood & Cook's Bank
Exchange Bank
Medh
W. H. Pays
Loran
Miss Neusum
West Point
Charles Hassenplug
U. S. Department of Agriculture Weather Bureau
Ill
N. BE
S. E
M.N. Wertz
Vol. Observer
Hastings
Neb
Nels Gashaw
Yuma
Beatrice
Nels
Kieffer
Democrat
P. M. Woods
A. H. Hawk
Sank
Woods
Col. Woods
C. Rowland
Chas
George Nagle
Edward Martin
Howas
P.M
Pitcher’s Castoria
Tate
EK. D. Leland
George Eliot
BE. Lynn Linton
E. Lynn Linton
Booker T. Washington
North
South
Saw Wood
Colored People's Industrial Institute
Tuskeegee
Ala
C. Harman
Loan & Trust
Washington, D. C
S. M. Myers
James Stevens
Sheller
the Tailor
Lanark, Ills
Lanark Cash Store
J. A. Young
Depot
Duluth
Minneapolis
Seattle
Tacoma
Portland
Wonderland
Yellowstone Park
Alaska
Red River
Yakima Valley
Puget Sound
Kootenai Lake
Northern
Pacific
Minnesota Lakes
Pyramid Park
MT. ST Helens
MT. Rainier
Rocky Mountains
Northwest
Chas.s. Fee, General Passenger Agt
Minn
Fargo, Helena
Butte
Missoula, Spokane, Victoria
Dadazas
J. J. Risley
B. Risley
Mgr
Summple
Indiana Bicycle Co
Indianapolis
Indiana
C. H. Sword
Lanarg
Int
Rockford Business College
South Mary St
Rockford, Ilinois
New Mammoth
John Bauscher, Jr
WM. Walton
St. Dry Goods
St. Clothing
Inn
Benjamin F. Lynch
Mount Carroll
A. D
Eugene Cook
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