Reckless Shooting Near Killing in Cadiz
A liquor crazed John Kratzer fired a shotgun at his brother Dan and neighbor Harry Peck in Cadiz on Friday night. Kratzer was wounded by his own shot, Dr. Clark treated victims, and Sheriff Durst and Deputy Ball arrested him as the incident ended with no fatal injuries. Peck and Dan Kratzer survived, and the gun was found at the house when officers arrived early Saturday. The confrontation began over chores and escalated to a deadly, chaotic confrontation.
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John Kratzer
Cadiz
Dan Kratzer
Harry Peck
Kratzer
R. B. Clark
M.C. Durst
Ball
Dan Kratger
Lemial H. Peck
Mr. Peck
Peck
Brownstown
Dr. Clark
Fred Boas
Sheriff Durst
Peck’s
Browntown
Dan
Kratzer Shot At Brother After Farm Dispute
Kratzer, living with his brother and wife on a farm eight and a half miles southwest of town, threatened to kill during an alcohol fueled dispute. He fired into the air after an alleged struggle. Peck was shot while fleeing and sustained multiple bullet wounds. A formal assault with intent to kill charge is anticipated as Kratzer’s brother and others weigh actions.
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Kratzer
Tate
Peck
Peek
Xratzer
Kratzer Released After Assault Charge In Cadiz Shooting
John Kratzer of Cadiz faced assault with intent to kill charges after a shooting at the Kratzer place Friday evening. He posted $1,000 bail, examination set for June 14, and was released to return home. Brother Dan Kratzer arrived with head bandaged, claiming responsibility and noting the trouble stemmed from alcohol.
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John Kratzer
Cadiz
Thomas Luehsinger
Harry Peck
Kratzer Place
John Luchsinger
Kratzer
Dan Kratzer
Alsso
Monroe Fire Dept Accepts Wells & Edelman Uniform Bid
The Monroe Fire department at a Friday meeting ordered new tailor made uniforms from Wells & Edelman, accepted as the lowest bid. The Hook and Ladder company elected officers: Foreman Otto Kundert, Asst Foreman Bert Saving, Sec. and Treas. A. E. Mitchell, Axemen Bert Saving F. T. Odell, Hookmen Chas. Nance Fred Boes Allie German.
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Monroe
Monroe Fire Department
Otto Kundert
Bert Saving
A. TE. Mitchell
F.T. Odell
Chas. Nance
Fred Boes
Allie German
Grant's Cook Aged 109 and Wife Moved to Poor Farm
Two of Rock county's oldest residents, Francis Davis aged 109 and his wife Mattie aged 107, both born into slavery and recalling the War of 1812, have been sent to the county farm after requesting care. Davis once cooked for Gen. Grant in the western army. Mattie was freed by Sherman’s forces on the march to the sea. The couple previously owned a small farm.
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Rock County
Francis Davis
Mattie
Davis
Gen. Grant
Sherman
Real Estate Sales in Monroe Records
Eliza Huchntad sells property in Monroe with C Penndot J and pilot2 figures listed. A $2,000 price is noted, with the Times reference for public record.
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Eliza Huchntad
Penndot
Drink-crazed youth murders woman in Freeport
Herbert Spring of Rockford mistook Mrs Edna Runelhagen for a jilted lover and shot her on Stephenson street as hundreds watched. After a half block chase he fired twice more but hit only. the bullet struck her back and likely the heart. She died soon. Spring is held without bail to await grand jury action.
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Rockford
Edna Runelhagen
Stephenson Street
Freeport
George W. Eaton
Stephenson
Herbert Spring
Addition 18 Short Lawmakers Finish Now
Engineer Icke began a survey of Evans addition on Saturday and found a fifteen foot shortage that will be divided between lots and blocks. The Russell street line was intruded into property and the block divisions shifted. North and south lines remain unsurveyed and many barns and sidewalks will need moving.
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Icke
Evans Addition
Manning
Russell Street
Russell’s
Funeral for Dr E B Rust Draws Crowds at Home
The funeral service for Dr E B Rust was held yesterday afternoon at 2 o clock from his residence with Rev J H Berkey delivering the eulogy. A quartet rendered songs, Wilmot's orchestra played Chopin Funeral March, and pallbearers included F H Burt D R Fairman W S Baird C W Bennett J W Edelman and N A Speck. The casket bore flowers and remans were interred at Greenwood cemetery amid a long procession of carriages.
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E .B. Rust
J. H. Berkey
Misges Pearl Hale
Selah Howe
C. W. Bennett
J. W. Edelman
Chopin
Wilmot
F. H. Burt
Decatur
R. J. Fairman
Woodford
W. 8. Baird
Monticello
Must Be Of Age Rule Sets Membership Floor
The Royal Arcanum adopts a rule requiring members to be 21 or older, ending their prior practice of admitting 18 year olds. The national convention in Boston last week approved the change after a long dispute, with Chicago awarding the next convention and Boston hosting every tenth year. Wisconsin reports 3600 members.
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Royal Arcanum
Order
Boston
Chicago
Wisconsin
Indigestion Crime Aids Mi o na Tablets Promise
A vintage ad urges relief from indigestion and related ailments by Mi o na stomach tablets. It claims Mi o na strengthens all digestive organs to extract nourishment and bolster nerves, and notes a guaranteed offer at Trukenbrod's Pharmacy with every 50c box.
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Trukenbrod
Napoleon recalls Brienne years in memory at Malmaison
Napoleon speaks of his boyhood at Brienne while recalling early years, heard during a stroll at Malmaison. Bourrienne notes the moment as Napoleon listens intently and speaks with trembling emotion about those formative years.
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Napoleon
Bourrienne
Malmaison
Brienne
Sunday Magazine
Natural Bridge Contest claimed for Utah sites far larger
Recent explorers insist three natural bridges exist in southeast Utah, far bigger than Virginia’s stand, comparing sizes to Pike’s Peak versus Mount Washington. Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea claims to purify blood, strengthen nerves, regulate bowels, aid kidneys, cure stomach troubles, and restore nerves, 35 cents. A. F. Lichtenwalner, cordwood and stove wood available, W. B. Shafer phone 232.
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Utah
Virginia
Pike’s Peak
Mount Washington
Hollister
A. F. Lichtenwalner
Boy Lost Found After Long Search Near Gor ham Farm
Herman Myers a three year old boy disappeared from the Gor ham farm east of the city at 10 am. Neighbors searched all day until J A Elmera found the boy in his pasture about eight pm. He was scratched from wire fences and worn but otherwise well, having taken a long nap earlier. He was about three quarters of a mile from home.
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Herman Myers
John Myers
Gorham
J. A.elmera
Mr. Elmer
Matrimonial A C Stuntz to wed Lena Fitzhugh in Culpepper
Announcement lists A C Stuntz of this city to marry Miss Lena G Fitzhugh of Culpepper Virginia tomorrow at the bride s home. They will reside in Vienna Virginia near Washington where Stuntz serves as assistant librarian at the Library of Congress.
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A. C. Stuntz
Lena G. Fitzhugh
Culpepper
Vienna
Washington
D.C
Stuntz
A.C. Stuntz
National Library of Congress
Monroe
Misa Lillian Ganbatz
Leroy Payne
Los Angeles
Cal
San Diego
Cornado
West Thirty-Sixth Street
Nelly G. Payne
Weather forecast for Chicago tonight and Tuesday
The official forecast calls for partly cloudy skies tonight and Tuesday with showers and possible thunderstorms. Warmer tonight and cooler Tuesday afternoon.
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Chicago
All out card leads to home ransacked in Denver theft
A Denver woman, eating at home for the day, locked up and posted a card on her front door reading All out Dont leave anything. On returning she found the house ransacked and valuables missing. A thief attached Thanks we havent left much.
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Denver
Everthing
Life Insurance Totals Rise in United Kingdom
Statistics show 27,940,260 people in the United Kingdom hold life insurance policies. The total value insured runs near £37,000,000 with premiums paid amounting to about £37,000,000.
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United Kingdom
Enigmatic Sir Edward Replies On American Works
Sir Edward Elgar, during a New York visit, fed his Apostles and The Kingdom and in Pittsburg, conducted two performances of his Variations. He was asked about reports he had criticised American composers, and replied enigmatically that he has too many good friends among American composers to discuss their work.
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Sir Edward
Edward Elgar
New York
Pittsburg
Onions Proclaimed Impossible To Eat Too Much
A Philadelphia physician argues that it is impossible for anyone to eat too many onions. He cites healthful properties and versatile culinary uses, encouraging generous onion incorporation in meals despite strong flavors.
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Philadelphia
Turkey Wealth Wanstad and Frugal Living Tips
A fragment touts Turkish wealth and sultanate reminiscence, suggests paying national debt via thrift, and promotes Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as a health aid. It claims 16 cents a day eats and ends with an advertisement for Tea for Tablets by A. F. Lichtenwalner at 25 cents.
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Turkey
Hussia
Hollister
A. F. Lichtenwalner
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