Illinois G A R encampment closes with elections and protests
Freeport reports the forty fourth Illinois G A R encampment elects officers for the several divisions including major James A Connolly of Springfield. Resolutions protesting the statue of Gen Robert E Lee are turned down. Various officers and delegates for the national encampment are named across multiple groups including Sons of Veterans and Ladies of the G A R.
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Freeport
James A. Connolly
Springfield
Robert E. Lee
Ilinois G A R
Woman's Relief Corps
Daughters of Veterans Ladies of the G . R
Sons of Veterans
F C
George R. Lyon
Waukegan
Joe Hell
Canton
Gideon V Bachelle
Chicago
Administration Council
A. D. Cadwallader
Lincoln
R. M. Campbell
Peoria
William Andrews
Rockford
Wright
Woodstock
George F. Dick
Loomington
Robert Oliver
Lewis B. Ind
W M Shaw
Ariel Hales
Edwin Watson
A W Webb
la Grange
W. Demond
James
Stuart
James Donahue
Adolph Schwendemann
Mark D. Yager
Aurora
Andrews
Charles W Johnson
Dixon
R. R. Davidson
Kirkwood
Summerville
Quincy
J D. McClure
H. S. Humer
Paxton
J W Lowe
Kankakee
G. W . Harwood
Champaigon
L. Goheen
Jacksonville
D. C Brinkhoff
E. A. Thomas
East St. Louis
Cyrus
Kendall
Newton
B. F Lee
W. H. King
Samuel Cherry
Galesburg
James J. Healy
E. H Dible
G. Riebsame
Bloomington
W Harbaugh
Geneseo
H Hotchkiss
H. C. Mead
West McHenry
John Underlanger
F C Simmons
Danville
H R. Brinkerhoff
Oak Park
E. M Sapp
Augusta
Charles A. Partridge
Mount Vernon Man Faints Believing Gabriel's Horn Signals Doom
Orville Green nearly died of fright when a barn near his home caught fire. He woke to the blaze reflecting in his eyes and cried that the comet would strike the earth. A neighbor's horn blast, he said, was Gabriel's horn, and he fainted after the sounds.
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Mount Vernon
Orville Green
Gabriel
Frauds affect 50,000 in Illinois grand jury probe
State's Attorney M Magill says about 50 000 Illinois citizens may be affected directly by a grand jury investigation into alleged misapplication of funds of fraternal insurance associations. Other items include a Vandalia injury from a train wreck a Mount Vernon freight derailment a dance assault arrest and a proposed Troy Exchange bank formation.
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Rock Island
M. Magill
Ilinois
The Circular Staircase by Roberts Binetiart
Miss Innes the spinster guardian of Gertrude and Halsey runs Sunnyside summer HQ amid servant desertions. A dark figure appears on the veranda as she locks up for the night. She endures a night of terrible noises and fear.
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Miss Innes
Gertrude and
Halsey
Sunnyside
Death in the West Wing Mystery Deepens at Sunnyside
In a rambling country house, aunt Ray and Gertrude confront a night of terror after a gunshot. Clues emerge from an east wing clutter and a toppled hamper while two men vanish, leaving a deadly scene and growing fear among the household staff.
Bailey Visitor Joins Family in Quiet Home Scene
In a restful house evening, Halsey introduces John Bailey, called Jack, to Aunt Ray. The author notes the dining room mood, Gertrude’s playful attire, and Bailey’s tall, calm presence as he joins the Saturday to Monday plans with the family.
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John Bailey
Thomas
Gertrude
Halsey
Trude
Ray
Jack
Mr. Bailey
Murder in the house wounds lingering questions of Halsey
The scene after Arnold Armstrong is found murdered in his father's house. Gertrude collapses, Liddy and servants react in fear as Anne Watson and Greenwood club members arrive. Mr Jarvis questions the narrator, seeking truth about Halsey and missing figures. The investigation continues with coroners and detectives en route.
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Gertrude
Halsey
Richfield
Beulah
Liddy
Armstrongs
Anne Watson
Fatine
Greenwood Club
Mr Jarvis
Jarvis
Arnold Armstrong
Mr. Jarvis
Practical Fashions Patterns and a Soft Answer
Sewing patterns for pattern No 250% and Paris No 2362 describe fabrics and yardage for a navy serge dress with platted skirt, silk guimpe, lace trim, and varied sizes. A short joke follows about a soft answer and a Holmes quote on fashion as art in living form.
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Eattern
Paris
Pattern Department
Getting Even Stray Story Line Quips at Local Color
Editor questions persistence in visiting as author clarifies he does not sell stories. He is drafting a serial titled The Ugliest Man on Earth to obtain local color.
There Are Such As A Wife With A Head For Money
A New York Press passage notes a man’s idea that a wife who saves her allowance until he borrows it should not expect repayment. The remark highlights financial expectations in marriage and lending dynamics.
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New York
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Connolly
G. A. R. Head
H. C. Springsston
Héoria
A. L. van Ness
Jnior
Henry Cull
W. C. Dustin
Dwight
Sons of Veterans Auxiliary
Mae Clothier
Mae Dike
Marengo
Shuby M. Lillie
Ladies of the
Helen M Wilson
Earth
Vandalla
M. F. Houston
Shelbyville
nArthur Fleming
Homer Pounds
Fleming
New Bank
Troy
McCullough
William W. Jarvis
John Feldmeier
Issac W. Cook
John W. Cornet
D. Genevieve Jarvis
Troy Exchange Bank
Andrew Melby
Thiz
Aed Zemiaina
Roberts
Roywhifery
Rachel
Liddy Allen
Thomas Johnson
Casanova
Mike Iam
Mr Bailey
Jack Dailey
Dilliard
Aunt Ray
Colme
Lalsey
Amit
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