Man Killed by Engine Near Kittredge in 1892 Tragedy
The article reports the death of Michael Thier a Lanark area section hand struck and cut in half by an eastbound C M St P engine near Kittredge on Saturday night June 11 1892. Coroner inquest named G C Taber J H Strickler Wm Ritter and others. Thier born 1857 Germany married 1886 in Chicago left wife and four month old child. Burial at Lanark cemetery officiated by Rev Kuhn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lanark
Kittredge
Michael Thier
Johnson
G. C. Taber
J. H. Strickler
Wm. Ritter
Mr. Thier
Freeport
Shannon
Patrick Carroll
Strickler
Kuhn
Lutheran Church
Wittenburg
Germany
Emeror
Thier
United States
Chicago
Bertha Herrman
Rittredge
The New Rocky Mountain Limited Travellers Guide Endorsement
The May issue of The Travellers Official Railway Guide lauds the Great Rock Island Route for superior dining car service and efficient travel. It promotes the new Rock Island Limited leaving Chicago at 10 45 M arriving next afternoon at Denver Pueblo or Colorado Springs, claiming faster service than rivals and direct access to Manitou.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
May
Great Rock Island
Rock Island Road
Chicago
Denver
Pueblo
Col. Springs
Manitou
Early Risers and St Patrick's Pills Advertisements
Classified product notices promote the Little Early Risers pills for constipation nervousness and headaches and St Patrick's Pills as a spring remedy. Phrases praise Bright people recognizing a good thing and a testimonial from H M Banges, Chatsworth, praising Chamberlain's Cough Remedy during la grippe with claims of rapid relief and permanent cure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Puterbaugh
H.M. Banges
Chatsworth
Chamberlain
Independent Party Convention Excursion Ticket Sale Details
Announcement for the Independent Party National Convention in Omaha on July 4. Excursion round trip tickets go on sale June 29 to July 2, valid for return until July 15. Includes promotional lines and a horse breeding note unrelated to the convention item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independent Party
Omaha
M. M. Ou
Agt
Rock Creek Illinois Sealed Bids For Macadam Road 1892
Sealed bids will be received by Rock Creek highways commissioners Carroll Illinois on June 25 1892 for furnishing material and constructing about 50 rods of macadamized road near David Gordons residence. Bids open publicly at 1 pm in J M Glottelty's courtroom Lanark. Plans available at town clerk's office. Right to reject bids reserved. Dated May 25 1892.
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Commissioners of Highways
Rock Creek
County of
Carroll
State of
Illinois
David Gordon
J. M. Glottelty
City of
Lanark
C. P. Purernaven
Ina Deven
Joux Lamorevs
Doud
Noah Flickinger
Ill
Carroll County
Cemetery
Davin War
B. K. Meyers
Akron Buckeye Binders and Mowers Repair Offer
Akron Buckeye Binders and Mowers announces a full line of repairs for their machines. If you plan to buy a new mower this season, stop by to see repairs before purchasing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akron Buckeye
Windmill and Pump Specialists Offer Repairs and Parts
Local contractor promotes a specialty in windmills and pumps offering installation, repairs, and replacement parts for rural water systems. They emphasize timely service and durable equipment for farms.
Fence and gate by T A Cotta Nursery
A 12 foot gate of Locked Wire Fencing offered by T A Cotta Nursery. Contact T A Cotta at Tl for fencing and gate needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. A. Cotta, Nursery
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TWINS
Wild & Barklow
Rock Creek Township
Women’s Columbian Club
F. T. Oldt
Japan
Reading Room
W. Middlekauff
William Hogan
Alt. Nichol
Harris Bros
Willis F. Butterworth
Maquoketa, Ja
Addie Arnold
Myra Forney
Cora Searle
Frank Eckerle
Mt. Morris
L. Eckerle
Logansport
Ind
Mt. Morris College
David Smith
G. A. Shaughnessey
Glazier’s Carolinians
Sherwood's Hall
Rockford
Aurora
al Lampert
Wm. F. Russel
Guthrie County
Iowa
Russell
Co. L
17Th Ilinois Cavalry
Mt. Carroll
Amos Wolf
A. F. Houser
Pennsylvania
THE
NEW Rocky Mountain Limited
Herve Sliver
Miles
Prius
Druvvista
Monarch
Senour Mfg. Co
Jerbaugh
Bessemer
Exchange Bank
Grover P
Nathaniel Roe
Florida
Rysdvks
Hambletonian
Dexter
Volunteer
St. Julian
Seeley
Jay Gould
Dictator
Grover
John
Garibaldi
East
Snovel
Chadwick
Champion
Reynolds Bros
Reynold's Bros
HH. A. Ancner
M.D
Oxford St
Brooklyn
N. Y
Fepwin F. Parapes
M. D
12Th Street
7Th Ave
New York City
Cenravia Company
Murray Street
New Yorkity
Abstract Office
Carroll County Bank
Chrisman
J. C. Hanson
Lower Broad Street
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