Advertising and local mill deal stir Lanark town
A message praises advertising and urges readers to support local merchants while reporting a stockholders meeting for the Lanark Woolen Mill Company. Potential offers to sell the plant, Hogan and Chisholm hoping to improve it, and risks of moving the plant if the Dakota land deal closes. Also notes a Sunday school class gathering with several toasts and reflections on progress and community effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lanark Woolen Mill Company
Messrs. Hogan and Chisholm
Hogan
Chisholm
Local lodge1.0 march at cemetery and visits
Members of the 1.0 and visiting brothers from Carroll Shannon and Rockville with Mt Carroll Eiebekah Lodge delegates assembled at their hall, marched to the cemetery led by Dr J Muller and Brookville band, decorated graves, and returned via the homes of Nev Allemong and D W Dame amid music and applauding crowds before speeches and benediction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll, Shannon
Rockville
Mt. Carroll
Eiebekah
J. Muller
Brookville
Nev. Allemong
J. T. Allemong
Phelya
Bani
D. W. Dame
Ile
Odd Fellows
Lodge
Jerry Slick Lad
Brothers of Mt. Carroll and
Hickman
Indies
Western mining scams leave farmers as main victims
The article notes a large sum invested in western mining and smelting stocks with farmers as the principal victims. It warns that onurgeangers are especially exposed due to honesty and a desire to get rich quickly. It mentions courtship with various local residents and upcoming community events, including graduations and church activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Grifith
Beloit
Wis
Elmer
Our City
S&s Metcalf
RB. Fisher
Elmer Grifith
Messrs
Fisher
Griffith
Diaas
Jhremtaul
Nursery notes from Polo area residents and visitors
A jumble of local social news from Nursery includes visits by Thomas Hersch Jr of Polo and Mrs Erk of Freeport, plus W H Peters and wife of Chicago. Ed Shiley and Rob Miller trip to Freeport, and Oscar Rahn hints at an ice cream prank near Maple Grove. Other items cover a cave picnic, Chas Cotta in Freeport, L H Two poultry visits, Miss Emma Bodigger in town, and Milledgeville graduation attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Hersch Jr
Polo
Erk
Freeport
W. H. Peters
Chicago
Ed Shiley
Rob Miller
Poys
Old Fort
Oscar Rahn
Maple Grove
Miss Sweet
Bert
Stratford
Ill
John Bintines Jr
Lanark
Carroll
Chas, Cotta
V. Carbaugh
L. J. Moore
Coxey’s
L. H. Two
Winnebago
Emma Bodigger
Brookville
Oscar
Almer Rahn
Edith Burt
Nettie Carbaugh
Milledgeville
W. G. Tame
Small-Town Visits and Social Roundup Near Perry
Cherry Grove residents Ed Truckenmiller and his wife spent last Tuesday in Perry Iowa with plans to stay a week visiting relatives and friends. Miss Daxter and her young niece from Cedar Rapids are visiting Peter Eisenbise. Mrs Backer of Shannon visited her daughter Mrs Henry Bremmer. Mrs Ralph Coon traveled to Savanna to visit her father and relatives. Flo Elmer Della Elmer and Phoebe Garrison went to Lanark to see their former teacher Mrs Charles Boyd. The Dist No 3 teacher and pupils staged a surprise for Mrs Matilda Van Brocklin on Friday evening. health kept her at home but the bouquet and singing were enjoyed by all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Rine Dollar
Jacob Kling
Mt Carroll
Lanark
Prosers
Frank van Tuskirk
J. F. Allison
MckKenney Bros. & Lafferty
Monster
Lanark Enterprise
Chicago
Court House
Effie Mitchell
Miss Mitchell
Elijah Bailey
Hickory Grove
Dunkard
Crabtree
John §. Grove
W.P. Robbe
Ralph Eaton
Geo. L. Hoffman
Towa
J. P. Allison
Joe
Citicans
I. I. Sprecher
Jacob Grossman
Miss Anna
Verna Fike
Dixon
Pearl Metherson
Galesburg
Eilemiller
Wiley
Leaf River Bank
Sat
Belle Mulmix
Polo
O. P. Smith
Livengood
Sterling Thursay
Progressive Brethren
Lanark and Milledgeville
Bethlehem Church
Penne
Savanna
J. C. Talley
H. O. Barber
Samuel Isley
Weasley Wine
George Milroy
Anna Lawton
Elin Busell
Alice Brown
Pearle Binkley
Ella Cheeseman
Jennie Larener
Gracia Thompson
Polo High School
E. D. Barber
R. G. Shumway
W. P. Wagner
Green Bay
Wis
New England
Mt. Carroll
Miles
Ferenberg
Rosenstock
Dunshee
John Hayes
N. Rastabrooks
Ed Truckenmiller
Perry
Iowa
Daxter
Cedar Rapids
Peter Eisenbise
Backer
Shannon
Henry Bremmer
Ralph Coon
Flo
Della Elmer
Phoebe Garrison
Charles Boyd
Dist
Matilda van Brocklin
Lanark High School notes and Circuit Court roundup
Last Thursday marked seniors final study day at Lanark High School. Commencement plans for Tuesday in the Christian church, with reserved seats on sale. A class social and spring programincluding music, tableaux, and drills is set for June 21 in Sherwood Hall. The High School notes end this issue after a year of Gazette contributions. The Circuit Court convened at Mt. Carroll with various cases listed, including Verdicts and filings, plus stockholders meeting notice for Lanark Woolen Mills Co. on July 10, 1895.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lanark
Guy Wolf
Freeport
Cal Gordon
P. F. Eckerle
J. Tallheim
Edith Grossman
Leona M. Tleas
Messrs
Cal
Clayton Gordon
Tallhelm
Wolfe
H. Allemong
Minnie Allemong
Columbian Drill
Sherwood Hall
Alread
Talliman’s
Homre
Miss Hood
Hancock
Gazette
Circuit Court
Mt. Carroll
Crabtree
Dixon
Reuben Renner
Catherine Frederick
State of
Snyder and Eaton
Laintiff
Hoffman
Renner
Middlekauff
B. K. Myers
Stephen Thomett
W. E. Werkheiser
George S. Estabrook
Frank
Trishee
Smith
Michael J. Daugherty
Cornelius Hegeman
Adam Dietz
Lucinda Dietz
Kate Morris
Edward Morris
Plaintiff
Eaton
Albert Bigbee
Christopher C. Bigbee
Bill
Will
Ren
Lanark Woolen Mills Co
Groroe A. Root
Real Estate Transfers Compiled by Mt Carroll Abstracts
Transfers show Mary E N Hanaford to J P Hanaford and others for Chadwicks lots. David Rowland to John R Wolf for Cherry Grove land. Malinda Leonard to J P Mower for Shannon lots. Wm Gemmill to Christian Snavely for Shannon lots. F B Cole to Geo C Kenyon for Mt Carroll and Salem land. Mary Young to Elijah Pauley for Woodland land. W H Barnes to John J Barnes for Shannon land. Halderman Miles to Benj F Hartman for Oakhill Cemetery lot. Andrew F Moore to D Flanigan for Savanna lot. Chas W Kelleg to Dennis Flanigan for Savanna lot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary E. N. Hanaford
J. P. Hanaford
Chadwicks
David Rowland
John R. Wolf
Cherry Grove
Malinda Leonard
J. P. Mower
Shannon
Wm. Gemmill
Christian Snavely
Cole
Geo. C. Kenyon
Mt. Carroll
Salem
Mary Young
Elijah Pauley
Woodland
W. H. Barnes
John J. Barnes
Halderman & Miles
Benj. F. Hartman
Oakhill Cemetery
Andrew F. Moore
D. Flanigan
Savanna
Chas. W. Kelleg
Dennis Flanigan
Resolutions of Respect Adopted by County Sunday School
The Carroll county Sunday School association met in Savanna and passed resolutions praising the Savanna Baptist church for hosting, commending ministers and officers, thanking local press and attendees, and urging growth through Normal Class Work and Home Circle. they condemn alcohol and tobacco use and vow to publish the resolutions in county papers. They also adopted memorial resolutions for Rev. J. M. Bean of Lanark, expressing high esteem, sympathy for his family, and requesting filing with the association records and press publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savanna
Brethren and
Sisters of the
Baptist Church
Reus
Clout
Pratt
Erwin
Bell
Richmond
Black
Forkel
Rickman
Livengood
W. K. Stakemiller
Noyes
Beaver
Miles
Fawcett
Bro. Pearce
Daily Journal
Peasley
Carroll
Carroll County
Illinois
Home Circle
Geo. E. Pratt
A. W. Brack
J. Prasney
J. M. Bean
Lanark
Wheneas
W. K. Staremilder
I. A. Norns
Obituary notices for Ripper and Stevens in Carroll County
Philip Ripper born in Thesin Germany on November 12 1539 died near Lanari June 9 1895 aged 55 years 5 months 28 days of complications. Survived by siblings wife Mary Elizabeth Boyd and five children. Funeral at Cherry Grove Brethren Church. Oscar N Stevens born near Lanark Carroll County in September 1859 died near Lanark June 16 1805 aged 86. Married Carrie E Burwell March 18 1884. Survived by three children and relatives. masterless disease Brights died seven months prior. Funeral details or memorials not fully listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elvie
Addie
Scott
George
Philip
Brethren Church
Cherry Grove
Martin
Rowland
Lanark Cash Store Sets Record Prices for Spring Sale
A Lanark ad touts a dramatic price-cut spree cataloging June eye openers for spring and summer of 1895. It lists Jeanyville Fast Black Lawns, Garments, Percals, Swiss, Lawns, Nainsocks, French Suitings, Irish lace, bath towels, bags, corsets, vests, hosiery and accessories at deep discounts. The notice emphasizes dramatic savings for Lanark and surrounding shoppers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lanark
Jeanyville
Ganthan Brand Charlies
Plymouth
Iss
Indiana man dies after long illness and bowel remedies offer
In Indiana the patient sought baths for treatment and showed partial recovery before declining again and passing away. The text promotes buying chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for 25 cents as affordable insurance against bowel illness, claiming quick cures and urging purchase from Wm. Hogan City Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Hogan
City Drug Store
Market Report Seeds and Livestock Vary in Local Prices
Fragmentary listing shows grains and seeds including wheat corn oats rye and various seed brands mixed with livestock terms like cows hogs and a reference to prices or quantities, all in terse OCR style. Unknown figures or dates are present but unreadable, suggesting a brief local market item or classified listing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtis
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Lanark Gazette
W. G. Winn
Pub
Gazette Building
Broad St
Vance
Postatice
Bethel Church
Publc
Ilinois
State Board of Livestock Commissioners
Forbes
Hiinvis
Missouri
Kansas
A. Vorkes
Champaign
Lena-Freeport
Lena
Stephenson County
Stover Bicycle Co
Cora Zuck
Charles Hoyd
Washington
Frank Berkley
Minnie Stitzel
Will Strickler
Bert Zuck
iNie Garland
Chas. Boyd
Capitol City
Addie Arnold
Morris Horner
Eckerle
T. I. Packard
Lanark, I
Etta J. Smith
Mt. Carroll Ill
Cangre Stevens
Bright
Lanark Cash Store
Mens’ Furnishings
Leather Trust
Vasil
Forsberg
Sword’s Restaurant
Crosby
Zullinger & Gordon
Indiana
Cotton
Maud Weary
J. H. Bushey
MT. Carroll, Ill
C. Rowland
Grain and Stock
Goa
St Paul
M. M. Dain, Agt
J.D. Wourley
Baldy
Xstimates
Depot
W.H. Ritter, Mer
Witour Lumber
Nappanee
Ind
Moline
E. E. Dubbel
Jaecer
Adiv
Erwear
the Lanark Steam Laundry
Gordon & Gelwicks
South Broad Street
Lanask, Ill
Emily F
Kingfisher
Bonnie Doon
Balrowale
Revenue
Emily Thomas
Imp
Priam
Nancy Normah
Fom Tough
Sir Harry
Spread Magle
Wormaley
King Herod
Lindsay
Bruce
Bright Bay
Mildale
Old Henry Stover
Geo. Rick
Lil
Vampire
Kitty Fisher
Cade
Somerset Arabian
Old Royal
Bold Charlotte
Bethell
Brimmer
the Gazette Office
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