Frontier Trapped Troops and a Stranger Escape Siege
A detachment of the Eighteenth Infantry from Fort Bethune is trapped by Indians in a narrow gorge. A stranger named Hampton and Gillis the post trader with his daughter are killed or escape. Hampton and the girl reach the Seventh Cavalry and meet at Glencaid, where she learns of her past. She plans to live with Mrs. Herndon, but Naida the Kid runs away and returns to Hampton before he departs after a final card game.
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Eighteenth Infantry
Fort Bethune
Hampton
Gillis
Plains Company
Seventh Cavalry
Lieut
Brant
Glencaid
Duffy
Miss Gillis
Red Slavineet
Not quite so humorous as it seemed to be at first
In Chapter 1X continued a tense confrontation as Hampton menacingly warns Slavin that he will kill him if he leaves the room and claims he has beaten Slavin at his own game. A dawn shift follows with a distant rider and a woman waking to a new life as Hampton pushes forward on a weary horse.
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Slavin
Uplands
Hampton
Arrival of Miss Spencer in Glencaid
Miss Phoebe Spencer from Vermont arrives in Glencaid with two ranch foremen, Moffat and McNeil, and meets Aunt Lydia. Moffat shows boastful tales while McNeil teases, and Spencer senses frontier romance as the party reaches the Herndon home.
Two Gentlemen Farewell at Quiet Country Keep
Mrs Moffat and Mr Mcive receive heartfelt thanks after listening to her explanations on Bear Water journey. She invites them to visit though she feels she is a stranger and promises they will call. McNeil and Moffat bow, choice words are spoken as they part toward the road in the hot sun.
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Jehu
Herndon
Spencer
Moffat
McNeil
Lydia
Becoming Acquainted in a Western Home
In the living room Mrs. Herndon introduces Phoebe Spencer to Naida Gillis and the group chats about the west. Phoebe flirts with Naida, admires her features, and plans to help her with style as Miss Spencer shows delight in the journey. Mr Wynkoop discusses the romance of frontier life and questions about local church members, including Moffat and McNeill, as the scene ends with TO BE CONTINUED.
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Miss Spencer
Naida Gillis
Lydia
Naida
Howard Wyn
Spencer
Mr. Wynkoop
Wynkoop
Glencaid
Missouri
Busybodies in a Small Town Gossip Round
Mrs Gabble mocks a neighbor for rubbernecking while the doctor visits their house and Mrs Naybor joins in. The exchange suggests widespread curiosity about a local medical visit and hints at communal scrutiny in a Catholic Standard and Times item.
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Mrs. Gabble
Mrs. Naybor
Fire Destroys New Berlin Business District
A morning blaze devastated New Berlin's business district causing losses over 70000 dollars. Firefighter C R Taylor and Harl Coulter suffered severe burns from a gasoline explosion as they battled the flames. Taylor rolled facedown to smother the fire and save his life.
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New Berlin
C. R. Taylor
Harl Coulter
Taylor
May Change Grosscup Bill Involves January Grand Jury
Mattoon reports State's Attorney John McNutt obtained a circuit court order from Judge James W. Craig for the grand jury to reconvene on Monday January 6. The move aims to allow McNutt to modify indictments recently voted against Federal Judge Grosscup of Chicago and other Central Illinois Traction Company officials and directors. The revised instruments would read criminal negligence instead of manslaughter.
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Mattoon
John McNutt
James W. Craig
Circuit Court
McNutt
Grosscup
Chicago
Central Illinois Traction Company
Infernal device wrecks home in Danville attack
A homemade infernet machine exploded at the corner of Samuel Baum’s residence in the North Vermillion area, shattering windows and tearing foundation. Baum and family were startled but not seriously hurt. Nearby houses suffered damage. This marks the third such outrage in a year.
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Danville
Samuel Baum
Vermillion Street
Tragedy for Society Girl in Florida Death Ends Short Life
Miss El gle, a Jacksonville society figure, dies after an appendicitis operation. The 19 year old, who wed Roy C Graybill from Bartlesville two weeks after meeting, reportedly married a wealthy oil operator who proved an imposter, ending a year of sorrow.
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Taylorville
El‘gle
Jacksonville
Fla
Roy C. Graybill
Bartlesville
I. T
Gen Foster Promoted In Illinois Guard Reorganization
Springfield reports Gov. Deneen appoints Gen. D J Foster of Chicago to command the First brigade of the Illinois national guard, replacing Gen Edward C Young who becomes major general in command of the First division. Gen Edward Kittilsle of Moline is named to the Third brigade, succeeding Foster.
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Springfield
Deneen
D. J. Foster
Chicago
Illinois National Guard
Edward C. Young
Edward Kittilsle
Moline
Foster
Brewers Association Targets Local Option Law in Virginia
In Virginia a saloon operated by J. G. Davis sold liquor under the Illinois Brewers' association plan. The group will contest Davis's indictment in the supreme court and seek to have the local option law ruled unconstitutional.
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Virginia
Illinois Brewers’ Association
J. G. Davis
Brewers’ Association
Davis
Supreme Court
Kind Act Is Rewarded in Iowan Estate Bequest
Mason City report states J S Meeker received a notice from the executor of a wealthy Iowan's estate granting him a $3,700 bequest for a kind act performed long ago.
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Mason City
Meeker
Pioneer Republican William R. Parker Dies in Sterling
Sterling resident and early Illinois Republican founder William R. Parker has died at his home. Parker spent years in newspaper work and held several significant government roles.
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Sterling
William R. Parker
Republican Party
Illinois
Freight Train Collision in Streator Destroys Cars
A Santa Fe collision in Streator destroyed 25 to 30 freight cars and their contents after a wreck involving two trains. Fire and emergency crews responded to the high impact incident with extensive material loss reported.
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Streator
Santa Fe
Iliopolis Pastor Accepts Call to Moweaqua Church
Rev. D. G. Dungan of Iliopolis has accepted a call to become pastor of the Christian church in Moweaqua.
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Iliopolis
Moweaqua
D. G. Dungan
Iliiopolis
Heavy storm flood hits Litchfield at noon
A terrific cloudburst and electrical storm swept Litchfield at noon damaging property. Hail reached three inches deep and several residences were struck by lightning.
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Litchfield
Dean of Insurance Men Dead in Chicago at 82
James Kiron Murphy, dean of Chicago's insurance men, died at his residence on 2502 Michigan Avenue. He was 82 and was active in business until his last illness in the fall.
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Chicago
James Kiron Murphy
Michigan Avenue
Reaves Secures Warrant Against Mayor Price
Elgin-John Reaves reports a state warrant charging assault against Mayor Irwin B. Price following a scuffle at a police station. Deputy Sheriff Sherwood served the warrant as Price stood at Andrew Mack's saloon. Price posted bond after appearing before Judge Thompson.
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Elgin
John Reaves
Irwin B. Price
Reaves
H. D. Hemmens
Albert Hall
Price
Sherwood
Andrew Mack
Chicago Street
Thompson
Master House Painters Association Concludes Second Illinois Session
The second annual convention of the Master House Painters & Decorators' Association of Illinois closed in Peoria. Officers elected: Fred Fueger of Peoria president, C. T. Larson of Galesburg vice president, John M. Stiles of Chicago secretary and treasurer.
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Peoria
Master House Painters & Decorators’ Association of Illinois
Fred Fueger
C. T. Larson
Galesburg
John M. Stiles
Chicago
Four Buildings Burn in Mahomet Blaze
Fire destroyed four business buildings in Mahomet and damaged numerous dwellings. Loss estimated at $15,000. The blaze began early morning and was spotted by farmer F. E. Wright while driving to town.
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Mahomet
F. E. Wright
Find One Hundred-Dollar Bill. Chicago
Andrew and Hans Johnson of Antioch Illinois and Germany were seen chasing a dropped hundred dollar bill. They planned to profit from the misfortune but were deterred by a witness who urged them to share. The incident ended with a division proposal and no clear payout.
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Chicago
Andrew
Hans Johnson
Antioch
Germany
Greenback
Fire destroys shops in Bunn block Bridgeport
Explosion from a gas stove in Jay Foulk’s barber shop starts the blaze. The fire spreads to adjacent buildings burning Joe Decair restaurant Doyle and Hecard meat market H W Bunn law office J H Mils clothing and two rooms of Charles Spencer furniture dealer and undertaker. Loss estimated at 20000 dollars.
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Bridgeport
Bunn
Jay Foulk
Joe Decair
Doyle & Hecard
H. W. Bunn
J. H. Mils
Charles Spencer
Druggists Threaten License Fight After City Refusal
Virginia druggists vow to seek city liquor licenses under the local option law or refuse liquor sales entirely. Two of the three local pharmacists issued printed statements denouncing the city council action and pledging to pursue licenses in line with local option statutes.
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Virginia
Will Divides Banning Estate Chicago
The will of Ephraim Banning, a famed patent attorney, was filed in probate court. Judge Cutting issued letters testamentary to widow Emilie Jenne Banning. Died December 2 with estate valued at $75,000.
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Banning
Chicago
Ephraim Banning
Cutting
Emilie Jenne Banning
Bryan Honored by Freeport Democrats in Rally
W. J. Bryan received a warm reception from Freeport Democrats and state leaders including Chicago figures. The celebration was organized by Representative Pattison and drew about 500 attendees from Freeport and nearby towns.
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Bryan
Freeport
W. J. Bryan
Chicago
Pattison
Grain Dealer Killed in Train Collision Near Blue Mound
A. P. Hill, a grain dealer and wealthy resident, was killed when struck by a train on the Wabash line halfway between Blue Mound and Stonington. The tragedy occurred as he was near the tracks, and the incident is being investigated by local authorities.
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Blue Mound
A. P. Hill
Wabash
Stonington
County Shots Saloons
Williamson county ends saloon era as 1500 majority drives last 50 taverns to quit. Antisaloon territory splits districts where most voting saloons stood, sealing a local repeal.
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Marion
Williamson County
Septuagenarians wed in Quincy Presbyterian church
Thomas J. Bates and Mrs. J. Cline, both over 70, married in the Quincy Presbyterian church. Each has been married before, and the couple had been lifelong friends prior to the ceremony.
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Quincy
Thomas J. Bates
J. Cline
Presbyterian Church
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Placer Pandall
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Wadeness
Hsieh
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Jack Moffat
William McNeil
Mr. McNeil
New Presbyterian Church
Phoebe Spencer
Far East
Vermont
Boston
Bear Water
Mr. Moffat
Lively
Mia
Illinois State News
New
Berlin
Gen. Foster
City
Village
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