Savanna Selections Show Local Social Pulse and News
Community notes from Savanna Uplift celebrate the Patriotic Sons of America event on the 22d, hosting by Mr and Mrs Greenleaf, plus district school flag debates, ice harvest hustle, and local romance chatter. Mentions of James G Blaine's no campaign bid spark political buzz as Geo Clock dies aged 80 and Miss Ola Becker is laid to rest. Local society, marriages, and gossip mix with business updates, new editors at the Savanna Times, and civic appointments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patriotic Sons of America
Greenleaf
Henry C. Wilson
Henry
Frank Harless, Jr
Savanna Times
Frank
Savanna
W. HL A Renner
Dakota
Open lyceum calls for home talent and debate on poetry
Local notes urge full Lyceum activities on February 19, inviting home talent and prose pieces, plus strong opinions on poets and stage direction. Editorials discuss new Australian ballot election law, town clerk duties, and a street brawl inquiry, while farmers advertise public sales and auctions across Lanark area.
Hartzell Dies After Illness in Dixon Area
William D Hartzell, a longtime Dixon resident and former Elgin watch factory worker, died last Wednesday at the Commercial House and was buried in Elgin the following Friday. He was born October 1 1866 near Reading Pennsylvania and was 25 years 4 months 2 days old at death. He moved to Lee county seventeen years ago with his parents and lived in Dixon most of the time since. He married Lillian Lutes of Elgin October 1 1889. they had one child, Ethel Jane Hartzell, born just over a year before her death December 8. The death of their daughter and a long illness from pneumonia evolving into consumption hastened his end. The family notes thanks to Lanark neighbors for support during bereavement.
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Joe Parkinson
Charlie McKenney
Dr. Hyler
Dick Rhodes
Geo. Woodside
Phin Taylor
Ira Stedman
Marion Marr
Park
Laird
Charlie
Benedict
Charles
McKenney
Plin
George Woodside
Lanark
Geo
George
Marion
Marr
Dan Berry
Wm. D. Hartzell
Commercial House
Elgin
Reading
Lee County
Dixon
Elgin Watch Factory
Lillian Lutes
Ethel Jane Hartzell
Mr. Hartzell
H. W. Hartzell
Lagrippe Advice and Chamberlains Cough Remedy
Public health note states no healthy person fears lagrippe if treated at home with Chamberlains Cough Remedy. It claims a severe cough and full recovery follow and that the remedy prevents pneumonia. Advertises 25 and 50 cent bottles through Puterbaugh. urges subscription.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Puterbaugh
Rahn Gouker Nuptials Seen At Nursery Home Ceremony
A February 3 wedding at the Rahn residence in Nursery joined their daughter to Charles Gouker with Rev W H Fouke officiating. The ceremony featured a wedding march played by Daisy Paul and an elegant reception. Gifts listed include silverware, china, and various glassware from numerous relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Rahn
Nursery
Charles Gouker
Daisy Paul
N. E
W. H. Fouke
Shannon
W. C. Shiley
Grandpa Rahn
Fred Schmidt
Harry Shaner
Mary Smith
Anna Shaner
Johnnie Kahn
Conrad Rahn
Oscar Rahn
Geo. Shaner
L. S. Miller
Jacob A. Deihl
D. A. Robinson
Rs. J. H. Carbaugh
John Schmidt
Eula Rahn
Clinton Rahn
Elmer
Freddie Rahn
Oliver Rahn
W.S. Manning
Lady
Wesly Rahn
Judy
Chas
Alsip
Emma Brown
Scheme to defend harbor by blazing oil flood tested
A plan to sink perforated iron pipes in water to force petroleum onto enemy ships is described, creating a lake of fire along the river to prevent iron vessels from passing. The report notes the anticipated effectiveness and range of the fiery barrier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Buffalo Bill
Police
Cough remedy and local tax notice from the Gazette
The item promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for lingering post grip coughs and mentions tax collector A. W. Deal at the Exchange Bank. It notes Turn Gazette prints sale bills and claims the paper lists more farmers in the county than rivals, urging readers to remember this when selling out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Deal
Exchange Bank
Tur Gazerre
Due Gazerre
Executor's Notice for Estate of John Laird in Carroll County
Edgar J. E. Lairp, executor, notifies all creditors to present claims at the Carroll County Court in Mt Carroll during the April term on the first Monday. Debts owed to the estate should be paid promptly. This notice is dated January 30, 10We vins J.E. Lairp, Executor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Laird
County of Carroll
Ilinois
Carroll County
Mt. Carroll
Eckman
D. Miller’s
Carroll Street
Lanark, Ill
Man Beats Witch Accused in Guatemala Death
Medina, a man living near Tlalpam, killed an elderly woman believed to be a witch after she allegedly caused the death of a friend's infant. He argued payment was demanded then threatened his own child, struck the witch with a club, and she died. Medina is jailed awaiting trial with a counsel claiming widespread belief in her powers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byron
L. H
Aid
Canada
Frank
Mamie
Cook
Rickie
Dustin
Roy
Rebecca
Medina
Tlalpam
Guatemala
Convenient to Have on Hand Dakota Ball Invitations
Dakota Lady completes her list for a grand ball and the Dakota Husband notes a newcomer named Sawbones as a potential guest. The couple jokes about needing a surgeon before morning, reflecting a humorous tone from the New York Sun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Young Sawbones
N. Y. Sun
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Wm. Astinay
Sioux City
Iowa
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Charleston
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A. B. Paterbaugh
Poland
A. H. Hawk
J. ©. Schriner
Jacob Grossman
Norwood Stock Farm
Ill
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al. Forney
Wm. M. Aikman
Eustis
Neb
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Thomas F. Heth
Wysox
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Samuel
Prisk
Woodland
Ida Block
Lil
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Conn
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Tex
Tennessee
Chamberlain
Turn GazeTte
J.E. Lairp
Cherry Grove
Sherwood & Cook’s Bank
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T. D. Kink Atrick
D. W. Sourbeck
Cuapwick
Illineis
Solomon
Goodyear West
J. T. Eckman
B. F. Brown
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