Medico Dr P R Wrightsman Now In Lanark
Dr. P R Wrightsman, with 30 years in medicine, located at Wim Brown's residence five doors east of the post office in Lanark, treats all diseases of the human family. Mrs Horatio Burchard of Freeport died at 52, prominent socially during her husband’s Mint directorship and congressman era. The work train on the M and St P line was recalled. W J Taylor returned to Chicago with his family. R M Stover and Mrs Stover traveled from Rockford to attend the Shumway funeral. Dr F G Stover plans to open a Rockford dental office Jan 1. Frederick Schwatka, Arctic explorer, died of laudanum overdose in Portland, born in Galena, 43, noted in Arctic exploration history. Swartout brothers, jailed on a murder charge near Lyndon, to face February term. circumstantial evidence cited. Rockford Republican notes silver wedding of D S Hough and anniversary of D S and Mrs Trescott. Thomas Hogan, killed by a cistern collapse at Lanark, served on U S Gunboat Caronda let crews. brave but rough voyage. A late storm caused snow and sleet damage. ice on telegraph wires brought poles down, halting westward communication. Octagonal barn collapsed on I G Garner farm. Livestock uninjured. Jacob Royer resides on the Garner farm.
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P. R. Wrightsman
Lanark
Wim. Brown
Horatio
Here
Mt. Carroll
I. G. Garner
Cherry Grove
Jacob Royer
C L I C To Meet With Mrs Puterbaugh Next Friday Evening
The C L I C will meet next Friday evening with Mrs H S Puterbaugh and present a program on Greek history U S and foreign powers Solons laws Pisistratus and his overthrow of Solon Leland and chautauquan items plus a light paper. The Leap Year party last Friday was enjoyed with oysters served at Beidler s and dancing until two. Guests from Yellow Creek Elizabeth Milledgeville and Chicago attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H.S. Puterbaugh
Chas. Boyd
U.S
Peter Horrigan
Miller and His Mill
Chautauquan
Leland
Puterbaugh
Beidler’s Restaurant
G. L. Beadell
Rose Shank
E. D. Taylor
M. M. Kleckner
Yellow Creek
B. J. Terry
Elizabeth
Allie Fender
Ruth Hastabrooks
H. ©. Knox
Fred Wilson
Milledgeville
A. Hancock
Chicago
Shumway Alvaro Shumway Dies in Tacoma After Illness
Obituary notes the death of Shumway formerly of Lanark Carroll County born April 11 1838 in Winnebago County and died November 15 18V2 in Tacoma Washington at age 54 years 7 months 4 days. He held public offices in Lanark including police magistrate city attorney justice of the peace and town clerk later moved to Tacoma to run real estate and loan business. After a brief illness he died at home with his wife and two daughters mourners. A funeral was held in Lanark with burial in the city cemetery and a private letter from Tacoma attorney H F Norris praising his character.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shumway
Alvaro Shumway
Winnebago County
Tacoma
Washington
Carroll County
Wyson
Emily A. Manning
Ashley Manning
Lanark
Justice of the Peace
Dr. Allen
Mr. Shumway
H. F. Norris
Mr. Norris
Mr. Shum
Ary
Minnie
Hattie
Amos Wolf
Teachers Meet at Lanark High School Observes World Fair Exhibit Plans
Carroll County teachers gathered at Lanark High School last Saturday with Miss Minnie Wisley’s primary paper praised. Prof. Jenkins of the Illinois school exhibit at the World's Fair spoke, followed by talks on penmanship music calisthenics and science work. Afternoon features included a grammar school chorus and previews of the World’s Fair educational exhibit. Committees were named for elocution contests and the fair exhibit, with officers elected for the next term. Merchants announce closure of their Lanark stores on Thanksgiving Day at 10:30 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll County
Lanark
Minnie Wisley
William Jenkins
Ilinois
Fleming
Clemmer
Rooy
Shirk
Lizzie Hornung
Anna Hendren
Sadie B. Hood
Anna L. Beatty
Estella Gault
Carrie Spearman
Laura Patton
Geo. Ank
Allen P. Sword
T. N. Fleming
A. Maxwell
B. I. Hendricks
A. F. Cowan
O. P. Cowen
Markley
John Hay
Sadie Thompson
Emily Dugard
A. T. Cowan
Miss Horning
J. H. Grossman
Cowen
Savanna
Boots and Shoes at Lowest Living Prices
Still saving the people money on ladies and gents shoes rubber boots and rubbers. New line of men’s fine shoes at 1.50. ladies rubbers 25 and 35 cents per pair. Calf boots among the best in the city with unbeatable prices. Call on F C Prouty for boot and shoe needs. Goods warranted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F.C. Prouty
Superior hard coal base burners with expansive flues
The advertisement touts stoves with large flues arranged to heat outer surfaces, perfect fitting doors, and joints for fuel efficiency and higher heating capacity. It highlights a superior operating grate, clean cheerful appearance, and high quality castings, nickel plating, and decorations, guaranteeing them superior to all other hard coal base burners. The season is mentioned as starting.
Buying a New Cook Stove Promises Practical Upgrade
A reader muses on choosing a new cook stove, noting quality, efficiency, and value. The advisory hints at finding a first class article and practical guidance for households seeking an upgrade.
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the Lanark Gazette
Lanark, Ill
W. J. Taylor
R. M. Stover
Mrs. Stover
Rockford
Maryland
F. G. Stover
Frederick Schwatka
Portland
Oregon
Galena
Swartout
Lyndon
Whiteside County
D. 8. Hough
City
Will Trescott
Thomas Hogan
U. S
Carondalet
Tom
Arkansas
Yazoo
Eagle Point Cor
Polo Press
Callon W. H. Hess
E. E. Duper
W. B. Clemmers& Co
J. L. Hughes
G. W. Tallman
J.T. Valentine
W. Hogan & Co
J. A. Walker
W. W. Whitmore F. C Prouty
J. W. Clay Glotfelty
F. C. Prouty
J. M. Cross
Miles
David Moore
County of Carroll
Illinois
Jane Moone
C. W. Mippkekaufyf
Teachour's
N. B
W. H. Hess
West Shore Range
United States
W. HI. Hess
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