Newspaper Service Charge Advocated for Public Notices
Letters advocate publishing city council actions in newspapers to inform the public and justify modest compensation to printers. A nearby county superintendent warns against free notices, urging patronage, while a kitchen fire on East Locust Street injures Mrs. Yeager when a gasoline stove floods with oil. Firefighters respond promptly but are not needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lanark Cor. Democrat
Frank Yeager
East Locust Street
Land transfers and notices from June reports
Abstracts and loans for week ending June 5th list transfers in Savanna Milledgeville Mt. Carroll and Wysox, with amounts. includes land sales to Harris, Rhodes, and Finzel among others. Also lists upcoming conventions, meetings, and patent notices, plus a heartfelt tribute to Eli Lower and Epworth League notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry B. Hamp
Savanna
J.K Johnson
H. L. Izenhart
Milledgeville
Geo. Jeffersdor
Jacob Cooper
Washington
Fannie L. Rhodes
W. P. Rhodes
Mary A. Farguson
H. L. Finzel
Milledge
Fair Haven
K. F. Neikirk
Castle Han
P. Lanark
Ini
Whentas
Eli Lower
Lanark
Illinois legislature labeled most corrupt by Peoria Journal
The Peoria Journal denounces the Illinois legislature as the most corrupt and venal assembly ever to meet on the American continent. It names five leading members as flagrant violators, including Mr. Berry. Carrie Bennett visits Milledgeville for vacation, while Nathan Hoffman and wife from Potts Town visit local friends. Local society notes cover guests from Cedar Rapids, teaching assignments, and recent musical events at Central music store. Church activities, benevolent orders, a public concert, and local accidents or progress are mentioned, with memorial services for Rev. Gottlieb Loeffleur and ongoing construction and community life in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoria Journal
Springfield
Illinois
Berry
Republican Party
Carrie Bennett
Milledgeville
Nathan Hoffman
Pottstown
Chas. Holman
Our City
Decatur
Cedar Rapids
Frank W. Fisher
D. W. Pike
A. Lawrence
C. I. Harmer
Evan Fisher
Sabula
Fred, Carley & Co
Blanche Carley
Morrison
Dan Smith
Woodland Township
Kops Bros
Chicago
Lanarke
Gottlieb Loeffleur
Wartburg Synod
Lutheran Church
Westenhans
Stukenburg
Milledgeville Seeks Rain Amid Drought And Commencement Plans
The town laments a dry spell that leaves roads dusty though corn grows. Miss Maud Teeple of Darien Wis visits Mrs. J. E. Noft singer. Commencement exercises start Friday evening with a Mt Carroll seminary music group set for the graduation program, followed by an alumni banquet Saturday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maud Teeple
Darien
Wis
J. E
Mt. Carroll Seminary
Parsonage Busy Carpenters and Town Festivities Report
The town reports carpenters busy at the new parsonage and a BY. PU. ice cream and cake festival at UG. W. Cheeseman's residence last Friday, drawing a good crowd and about $10 in proceeds. A merry go round now attracts crowds each evening from six to ten, while various dances, classes, and church events occur. Rev. Morrison of Iowa visits Reed family and preaches. Estate sale at John A Heath's place sells land to Walter Dingman at 57 per acre. Public school visits by Chadwick directors and numerous class meetings at the High School. Mrs. Tracy dies after illness. many local movements and opinions follow Judge Gresham’s political stands and Field’s reminiscences. Lanark praised as county’s finest town amid regional pride and growth plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shannon
Freeport
Leard
County of Carroll
Ilinois
Cox
Henry
Macroy
Ornelint
Carrie
Murray
Christian Church
Platt
BY. PU
UG. W. Cheeseman
Wm. Morrison
Iowa
James Reed
Morrison
John A. Heath
Walter Dingman
Princ BF. Baker
Chadwick
M. B
WH. A. Renner
Hoffman
E.J. &. Becker
Tracy
J. F. Allison
Mt. Carroll
H. ©. Barber
Edith Phillips
Judge Kestam
Republican Party
The
Tribune
Harrison
Gresham
Democratic Party
Eugene Field
Judge Gresham
Walter Gresham
Robert I. Lincoln
Arthur
New York
Chicago
Springfield
Lincoln
Corporation For
Abraham Lincoln
Field
Jeremiah
Baptist
Lanark
Taseoul County
Nupa Ventras
Cherry Grove Bridges and Local Happenings Reported
Two new bridges have been built on the public road between Wm. Rogers and Henry Miller. Local residents and visitors include Miss Lida Yeager, Mrs. James Payne, Robt. Merchant, Miss Della Mattes, Miss Jeanne‑Mérchant, Miss Carrie‑Shiedler, and others. Rev. Underwood to preach at Spring Valley church. farm crops look light. new buggy for Fred Mitchell. Emanuel Force and Son painting Jerry Landt’s residence. Misses Belle Carter and Minnie Snively open a dressmaking shop in Lanark. updates from Plum River and surrounding towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Rogers
Henry Miller
Fred Mitchell
Emanuel Force and Son
Mt. Carroll
Jerry Landt
Noah Blough
Little Son
Caspar Rausch
Davenport
Joseph Arnold
Albert Ditsworth
Albert
Belle Carter
Minnie Snively
Lanark
Nixy
High School Notes Preview Short Vacation After Exams
Two more weeks of school remain before a long vacation as examinations dominate the week. Prof Hood and Miss Hood stay busy while heat lowers attendance. Juniors drop civil government. Seniors finish geometry. Latin class near year end. A play was canceled but a new program with tableaux and music will be staged with a small admission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prof
Miss Hood
Ilinois
Eminent German Specialist to Examine Baldness Cases in Chicago
Prof G Birkholz of Chicago offers free examinations for baldness and hair restoration. If any follicles remain, he promises a cure with his own imported remedy, claiming success where others fail. He warns early treatment prevents progression and invites all worried individuals to 1011 Masonic Temple for immediate help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Birkholz
Chicago
Birkholz
Birkholy
Masonic Temple
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the Lanark Gazette
W. G. Winp
Gazette Building
Broad St
Vance
Lanark, Ill
Madge Campbell
Polo
C. P. Cowen
Thomson Schools
the Gazette
Western Laborer
Omaha
Clark
Jesus Christ
Dixon
Sterling
Etta J. Smith
Carroll Til
Republican National League
Cleveland
Ohio
Epworth League
Chattanooga
Tenn
Denver
Col
United Societies of Christian Endeavor
Boston
Mass
Baptist Young People’s Union of America
Baltimore
American Pharmaceutical Association
Colo
Knights Templar
Louisville
M. M. Oain
W. F. Horrorworra
Cissons
Prank Yeager
Committee
America
Henry W. Longfellow
Wiley
Nisley
Mr. Wales
Rick
Lulu Lego
Miles Standish
Priscilla
John Alden
Jennie Yeager
Southland
C. A. Snow & Co
Opp
U.S
D. C
R. Boyd
Galva
I’. Farwell
Frederick
IH L Ferris
Harvard
K.P. Iygerald
Lena
J. A. Gavin
Reel Island
Irinbean
D. Ha
Cora Reace
Topeka
Kan
Teddy Phillips
Champaign
Teddy
Landis
Church of God
Bethel
H. Griffith
John Gilbert
John
Baptist Church
Dr. Rinedollar
Odd Fellows and Rebeccas
Bethel Church
Richmond
Hangerford
Stanton
S. J. Campbell
Fred Diehl
Odd Fellows
Madison
Cherry Grove
Lida Yeager
James Payne
Robt. Merchant
Trookville
Della Mattes
Phebe van Brocklin
Jeanne- Mérchant
Carrie-Shiedler
Mrs. Brace
Bolton
van Brocklin
Walter Garrison
Silas van Brocklin
Ed. Garrison
Underwood
M. EB
Spring Valley
Plum River
Ketterman
Gillespie
Slunter
Freedom
Ed Ditsworth
Roy Byers
Chicape
Reliance
Forsberg
Burg
Maleta
Lowe al Prices Astimates Ven
Depot
Wilbur Lumber Go
W.H. Ritter, Mer
Nappanee
Ind
Moline
E. E. Dubbel
Sword's Restaurant
Crosby’s
Rae
Zullinger & Gordon
Rens’ Sz
Jaccer Sanitary Merino
SVV
ORD
S. F. Scott
Blue Ridge
Harrison County
Yellowstone ‘Park
Chas
FED
Northern Pacific Railroad
ST. Paul, Minn
Orlando B. Howe
Henry D. Howe
Carroll County
Court House
County of
Carroll
Stover
Renner & Spivu
A.D
Mark Steam. Ay
Monday
Gordon & Gelwicks
South Broad Street
Mildale
Onondaga
Emily F
Kingfisher
Bonnie Doon
Sp. Barrowale
Pasta
Emily Thomas
Trop. Priam
Nancy Normah
Fom Tough
Imp
Sir Harry
Spread Eagle
Wormster
King Herod
Lindsay
Om Bruce
American Stud Books
Oscar
Somerset Arabian
Old Royal
Bold Charlotte. Co
Bethell
Sees
Brimmer
Bright Bay
Ben Mildale
Henry Stover Barn
EO. Rice
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