Illinois News Briefs From Across The State
McKinley Minkins and Ben Ruett receive life sentences after pleading guilty to taking part in the fatal railroad fight that killed Louis Bradley and wounded Ed Barrett. John Wesner, a fifteen year old, sent to reformatory. Henry Meier, seventy two, hanged himself at Fairfield Park after stock investments failed. Rev. I S Parsons collapses and dies at a Illinois Missouri Colored Methodist church convention. J H Nyberg and W G Sloan recall 30 years of debt with a humorous note about five sticks of chewing gum. Thomas Hazelwood attempts suicide after a dispute with his bride of a month. Senator Sherman household reports mail rifling. Illinois announces land purchase by the state board of administration near Peoria hospital for dairying. A mussel shell pearl found near Pana worth up to a thousand dollars. Governor Dunne calls special primary in Lee county for McMahon’s seat. A M Orr, wealthy Mount Carmel landowner, dies of apoplexy while driving.
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Fairfield
Henry Meier
Fairfield City Park
Meier
Thompson, Rickard ,& Co
Mississippi
Meirer
W. A. Stallings
Peter Meier
Champaign
I. S. Parsons
Lane Tabernacle
St. Louis
Colored Methodist Church
Christ
Illinois
Ilinois
Missouri Colored
Mary Conway
Nyberg
Sloan
Chicago
Thomas Hazelwood
Salvation Army
Lake Shore Hospital
Springfield
United States
Lawrence Y. Sherman
Sherman
Washington
State Board of Administration
James Johnson
Peoria State Hospital
Pana
Edward Payne
Sangamon River
Dunne
Lee County
William B. McMahon
Mount Carmel
A. M. Orr
Naols
Illinois State News roundup reports multiple regional deaths
Momence seventeen year old C E Foster killed by freight train. Atlanta banker John P Hieronymous dies at seventy after fifty years as capitalist and landowner. Lena domestic Lena Greenbaugh discovers a pure white diamond worth 1205 dollars. Danville churchman Otto H Weise dies in motorcycle crash. Danville reports on kidnappings and Western Union cases. Decatur fights chauffeurs' fees. Springfield requisitions man in San Francisco. Galesburg prepares for possible engine crew strike. Chicago hosts Republican conference leaders. Aurora Hungarian leaders warn against American involvement. Joliet James Patterson known farmer leader dies after prolonged starvation. funeral drew notable officials and business leaders.
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Momence
C. E. Foster
Chicago
Atlanta
John P. Hieronymous
Illinois
Duquoin
May Greenwood
Detroit
Lena
Lena Greenbaugh
Thomas Henning
Danville
Otto H. Weise
Georgetown
Weise
West Virginia
Christian Standard
Cincinnati
Louis Patmont
Westville
Decatur
Harry Woods
Woods
Dinneen
Springfield
Dunne
Ilinois
R. M. Shoemaker
Western Union Telegraph Company
San Francisco
Commercial Telegraphers’ Union of America
Shoemaker
Western Union
Telegraphers’ Union
Galesburg
Galesburg Division
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad
Brotherhood of Locomotive
Central West
Will H. Hays
Indiana
Republican State Central Committee
Ohio
Michigan
Missouri
Iowa
Wisconsin
Aurora
Austria
Servia
Hungary
Barabas Bella
Europe
Brizi Barna
Kunfi Andras
Count Karolye
United States
Joliet
James
Jimmy
Patterson
Ira Cc. Copley
Datieison
Expert Testimony on Twin Disposition and Sleep
A humorous exchange between Brown and Jones about twins shows the belief that twins share dispositions and habits. Jones, father of twins, jokes that he wishes his twins would sleep at the same time.
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Brown
Jones
Unsightly pimples cure with Cuticura in Iowa letter
Clyde Firebaugh of New Sharon Iowa reports two to three years of pimples and dandruff alleviated by using Cuticura Soap and Ointment after trying various remedies. He purchased two cakes and two boxes and now is free from pimples and dandruff. The ad notes Cuticura products sold worldwide and offers free samples via Cuticura Dept L Boston.
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New Sharon
Iowa
Clyde Firebaugh
Cuticura
Dept. L
Boston
Not a Bluffer Seneca Wit Clash Over Cards
Silas notes Seneca praised sharing possession while Her sarcastically retorts that even a joker and two bowers can satisfy. The exchange reads as a playful martial of ideas on sharing and luck.
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Silas
Seneca
The Vital Question Delayed Brad Street Report
A brief notice notes uncertainty over a Brad Street report as to whether Hye and Siye-Dunno are truly in love. The exchange signals awaiting official verification of the relationship.
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Hye
Siye
Bradstreet
Boy Watches Runaway Horse At Station
A man entrusts a boy to watch his horse while he leaves on a train. The horse bolts in fright as the locomotive sounds. The boy gives chase and the owner expresses relief that help arrived in time.
Wright's Indian Vegetable Pill Ad Goes On Trial
An advertisement extols Wright's Indian Vegetable Pill as a bowel regulator liver stimulant and blood purifier urging readers to try it. The claim cites vast relief over 75 years and invites trial despite its bold assurances.
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Wright
Ady
Power of Wealth
A Kansas City Journal item notes Wombat’s wife wants to act on stage and that he is rich enough to build a theater and hire an audience. The snippet highlights wealth enabling theatrical ambitions and social display.
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Wombat
Kansas City Journal
When May I Expect Payment Optimistic Reply
A brief exchange asks when payment is due with the reply that payment can occur whenever optimism permits. The wording frames a cautious, optimistic tone about settling the debt or obligation.
Marine Eye Remedy Ad Promises Relief for Eye Irritation
An old ad promotes Marine Eye Remedy Co. Chicago product for red weak watery eyes and granulated lids. Mentions a free book and criticizes people who ignore gray hairs, reflecting era style.
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Marine
Hye
Yeymali Free
Marine Eye Remedy Co
Chicago
Hair sofa shampoo suggestion from Mrs Flatte
In a domestic exchange Mrs Flatte questions the cleanliness of their hair sofa and proposes having the maid shampoo it as a solution. Her husband agrees the item could use cleaning.
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Mrs. Flatte
Mr. Flatte
Not Always to the Swift Budd and Judd Chess Duel
Budd defeats Judd in a brisk chess clash with Judd conceding after a tight sequence. Both players traded moves in a tense endgame observed by a small crowd.
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Judd
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Ben Ruett
Murphysboro
Clements
John Wesner
Louis Bradley
Ed Barrett
Illinois State News
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Castoria
Bright
Dean
L. C. Phillips
Weet Union
Doan
Buffalo, N. Y
Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co
Paxton Toilet Co
Mass
Absorbine, JR
W.F. Young
Temple St
N. Y
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