Rock Creek Ballot Features Strong Republican Ticket
In Rock Creek the Republican caucus ticket tops the ballot with Ed C. Myers for town clerk and James M. Bean for assessor, while Democrat Ezra J. Barkley challenges Bean. For collector the race is between Robert L. Stitt and A W Deal, with Deal favored by some Democrats though not formally in their caucus. Commissioner of highways sees John Lamoreux and George Peters duel. Public notice lists Lanark Illinois election details for April 1895. A local horse race near Locust Street saw Prince Albert defeat Lady Nell in a $20 purse, amid festive winds and routine spectators.
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Rock Creek
Citizens
People's
A. W. Deal
Collector
Ed. C. Myers
Myers
Ile
Joseph Wiltsey
James M. Bean
Ezra J. Barkley
Bean
Tit Gazete
Barkley
Mr. Bean
Robert L. Stitt
Albert W. Deal
Deal
Stitt
Abe Lincoln
John Lamoreux
Rep
George Peters
Dem
Locust Street
Lady Nell
Henry Marks
Prince Albert
Landon
Freemont
Savanna Notes Mix Local News and Old Soldier Talk
The column reports land disputes affecting Mrs. Etta Smith and relief from Stakemiller and local lenders enabling her to use space while her abstract business resumes. It notes old soldiers planning a G A R post, a harsh dig at a political figure, new ventures like a pneumatic tire carriage, and community updates from Savanna and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Etta Smith
Mr. Stanton
Harrison Keckler
Chadwick
Henry Sack
Berry
Savanna
Altgeld
Capitol
L. G. Burrows
Andy Lebkieker
J. W. Miller
Minaukes
Milledgeville
Dan Snyder
Sam Tate
Local notes mix religious talks and community events
In our town the Knights Templars plan an Easter sermon at the Baptist church with Sir Knight Sweet of Freeport expected to preach. Spring vacation for schools and a Chadwick outing to a burlesque show receive mixed impressions, with Miss Cora Reece praising its moral humor.
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Belshazzar
Knights Templars
Baptist Church
Knight Sweet
Freeport
Chadwick
Deestrick Skule
Cora Reece
Jeremiaml
Lanark caucus on saloon repeal and candidate for township office
All who oppose saloons in Lanark invited to Webber's Hall Saturday at 7 50 PM. Com announces candidacy for Collector of Rock Creek township and seeks friends' support. A W Dean
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Anti
Lanark
Webber's Hall
Rock Creek Township
A. W. Dean
Lanark Knights of the Maccabees to elect officers Tuesday
On Tuesday evening next April 2 the Lanark tent of the Knights of the Maccabees will be fully organized with officers elected and installed by State Commander Hon. J. F. Downer of Chicago assisted by Sir Knights I. Hulme and others from Mt. Carroll and nearby areas. Applications for charter membership are urged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lanark
Knights of the Maccabees
J. F., Downer
Chicago
Kt. I. Hulme
Mt. Carroll
Greatly Reduced Prices for Lands in Iowa Minnesota and Dakota
Advertises land offers in Iowa Minnesota and South Dakota with reduced prices. Mentions railway fare costs and restrictions on fare for visitors seeking pleasure or westward hunting trips, urging readers to request land lists and travel details.
Land and travel offer to Spencer Iowa for rural buyers
A sales notice invites travelers to depart at 10 PM reach Spencer by 10 30 AM and return routes to Lanark with overnight stays. It promises free fare if buying or exchanging with the Spencer firm and targets families with many children to buy lands or town property, claiming flexible exchange options.
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Town
Spencer
Lanark
Iowa
Local agents offer land details and pricing inquiries
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Passion Week union services set in Lutheran church
The note outlines Passion Week events in a Lutheran church from April 4 to April 1, all union meetings with an anticipated program. Prof F T Oldt preached at Second Presbyterian to a large, edified audience. A special train may run from Freeport to Mt Carroll on April 14 for Masonic Easter services, with a westbound pass via Lanark around 3 p m and return after evening services. public invitation extended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport Democrat
F. ‘T. Oldt
Second Presbyterian Church
Freeport
Mt. Carroll
Lanark
Apple Orchard Varieties Promoted as Best in America
A claim that the nursery in Illinois offers the best apple varieties in America for the north and west with a guaranteed avoidance of winter kill. The text describes a complete list of varieties grown only at the nursery in Illinois.
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America
North
West
Bowman Visits After Eight Year Interim From Algona
H. L. Bowman of Algona pauses en route to Chicago for a brief visit with his daughter, Mrs. John Hill. It is eight years since his last visit.
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H. L. Bowman
Algona
Chicago
John Hill
Mr. Bowman
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Crinklaw
Frank Steele
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Frank
John W. Miller
John
John Logue
Morrison
Elmer Griffith
Beloit College
Elmer
Percy Emmert
U. B. Church
Sheldon’s Hall
Susie Smith
Geo. W. Stitely
Lagrippe
Will McCoy
Robbe
I. O. Noble
Springfield
Sherwood's
Rob
David Gordon
Lowa
F. J. McCoy
Oakwood
J. M. Kinkade
Carrie and
Maud Carson
Sterling
J. E. Laird
Fred Chaffee
Ankona
Fla
M. E. Parsonage
John L. Garner
Josie Berchenbriter
W. B. Clemmer
Clyde
Des Moines
Clemmer
Elizabeth Ransom
George
Cale
Charles
J. Hi. Ransom
B&b. F. Eichelberger
Cargill & Fall
Charley Huse
Charley
E. C. Dick
Rockford
Mr. Dick
Carroll County
McKenney Bros. & Lafferty’s
Rev. Forkel
Mr. Forkel
Lydia
Benjamin Zahn
Forbes
Mrs. Ir
Epworth League
Sherwood
KB. Or ‘T. NG
Chico
Pau
Nesota
Kota
Ing West
Bussey
Land Agency
Timothy
Miller
Franzen & Buss
Golden, Ill
Golden Bank
W. H. Hess
Agi, Lanank
APPLE
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Shannon
J. V. Cotta, Prop’r
GAULT
Rowland
Noah Frazey
County of Carroll
Franklin H. Frazey
KE. C. Dick
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