Railroad King James J Hill Dies After Operation
James J. Hill, railroad magnate, died at his St Paul home at 9 13 am after an operation. His daughter Mrs Samuel Hill rushed from Washington to reach him at the bedside. The widow and children gathered as special trains carried relatives and staff. Hill’s illness and two operations were costly and celebrated with memorial plans across the northwest.
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ST. Paul
Minn
James J. Hill
Samuel Hill
Washington, D. C
A. M. Beard
New York
LaCrosse
Wis
Hill
Chicago
Beard
Walter Hill
Northwest
Burlington
Grand Crossing
Chicago St. Paul
Decoration Day Plans Complete for Soldier Graves Parade
All plans are complete for Decoration Day observance Tuesday afternoon. G A R and related groups will assemble at the G A R hall at 1 PM and school children will gather on Lowell school grounds for the parade and ceremonies.
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Lowell
Drunk Joe Smith Fined in Evansville
Joe Smith of Evansville was arrested late Saturday for being drunk. He appeared before Squire A D Green Monday morning, fined one dollar and costs, and sent to jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Smith
Evansville
Squire A. D. Green
Early Edition Tuesday Issued At Noon On Holiday
The Democrat will publish at noon Tuesday honoring a holiday, continuing a long standing local custom.
Princeton Gardens Sold in Court Pending Approval
O M Gilbert becomes sole owner of Princeton Gardens via a sale handled by Receiver Marsh T Lewis. The transfer awaits court approval and includes the RitterScamp residence. Gilbert plans to continue operations with current staff and maintain high service standards. Edna RitterScamp and Miss Hather Little noted as part of the existing workforce.
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O. M. Gilbert
Gilbert Stephens Co
Princeton Gardens
Marsh T. Lewis
Partes
Gilbert
Princeton
Ritterscamp
Gilbert Ritterscamp
W. S. Depriest
James Hanan
Edna Ritterscamp
Hather Little
Lewis
Storm Damage Reported Around Princeton and Mt
Storms over the last 72 hours caused slight damage to gardens and small fruits near Princeton. Electric wires were damaged but repairs were rapid. A carriage overturned near the Morrow home and a tree fell on Ed Lucas’s barn during the Saturday storm.
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Princeton
William Morrow
City
Ed Lucas
Annual Memorial Held at First M E Church
The annual Memorial service for old soldiers and veterans was delivered by Rev. C N Wilson at First M E Church. G A R and Sons of Veterans attended in a body, with special seating. The address drew praise for its inspiring call to honor those who died for the country, as special music from the church choir complemented the ceremony.
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W. R. C. Sons of Veterans
M. l
C. N. Wilson
Gibson Street
M. E
G. A. IR
M. EB
Protest Talk Between Carranza Envoy and U S Officials
Ambassador Arredondo disclosed a Mexican note may be sent to the United States while Manuel Mendez, reported bearer, arrived in Columbus with unclear information. A telegram from Consul Rogers in Mexico City said a state department communication is on its way, contradicting the Mendez report.
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Washington, D. C
Carranza
United States
Arredondo
Manuel Mendez
Mexico City
Mendez
Rogers
State Department
Carranza troops eyed as US expedition massed near border
Columbus New Mexico May 29 reports advise Pershing and Gavira to urge further withdrawal of the American expedition toward the border. Military men expect Gavira to press the demand more pointedly in Chihuahua. No date set for the conference, likely at Casas Grandes.
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Columbus
N. M
Pershing
Gavira
Carranza
Chihuahua
Casas Grandes
Sheriff reports death of county inmate Herbert Simmonds
Sheriff Barton confirms the death of Herbert Simmonds a county penal farm inmate previously convicted of chicken stealing and living near Patoka. No details on the cause or circumstances have been released.
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Barton
Herbert Simmonds
Simmonds
Patoka
Couple Fined in Domestic Quarrel Court
Nina Mackelroy, colored, was fined one dollar and costs for burning her husband's clothes after a quarrel. She stayed her fine. Pete Mackelroy was fined one dollar and costs for assault and battery on his wife and went to jail.
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Nina Mackelroy
Squire A. D. Green
Pete Mackelroy
W. R. C. Meeting for Memorial Services
Members of the W. R. C. are asked to meet at 2 50 o clock Tuesday afternoon in the parlors of the United Presbyterian church to attend memorial services together.
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United Presbyterian Church
AH Members Meet at United Presbyterian Church Tuesday
Members of the Schubert Club are asked to gather in the parlors of the United Presbyterian church at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon and bring their song books containing patriotic songs.
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Schubert Club
United Presbyterian Church
Scalp Easy Victory Opens Series For Champs
Mt Carmel fans faced a 6 to 1 defeat as Princeton dominated the opener of a seven game set. Hancock and Hall pitched well against a stacked Champs lineup while Weitzel Budke and Peters contributed key plays in the win.
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Mt. Carmel
Hancock
Carmen
Switer
Princeton
Thede Wirth
Champs
Hall
St. Louis Cardinal
Art Budke
Jennings
Budke
Davis
Murphy
Klueg
Pipp
Mayer
Weitzel
Mayrhofer
Grefe
Indians
Mathews
Roth
Peters
Kiueg
Mt.Carmel
Walsh
Hinman
Weidemeyer
Bos
Perkins
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Miss Toelle
Sutton
Side Park
W. Broadway
Palm Beach
Alva Levi
Railroad King
Washington
C. M. Gilbert
Grops
Theer
Weather Department
CG. N. Wilson
M. E. Church
Messenger
Lons
Fanning
Eudke
Sacker
Louisville
Carmel
Greys
Lawrenceville
Johnson
Chick Harris
He Greys
George Hancock
Decorating ‘Co
Fowler Skds
Guthrie
Music Store
Welborn
Criswell CO
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