Exciting Voyage to Eureka Mining District in 1904
A party from Lewiston Idaho to Eureka Oregon travels by steamer Mountain Gem and overland routes to Grand Round and the Snake River region. They encounter snow, steep trails, and rugged climbs while surveying the Mountain Chief and Little Giant tunnels with ore shoots and potential high value veins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliam Struve
Carolus and
Philips
Lewiston
Idaho
Eureka
Ore
Mountain Gem
Johns Ferry
Ithe
Tunne
Imnaha
Snake
Mother Lode
Snake River
Butté-mountain
Clark
Butte
Walter Stager
Doc Carolus
Toa
Sterling Men Brave Perilous Copper Mines Trip
A report from Eureka County details a hazardous journey by Sterling men to copper mines in the region. The article notes risks and motives tied to mining interests and local exploration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sterling
Heavy Snow Storm Delays Railways and Streets Cars
Sterling experienced a heavy Saturday night and Sunday snowstorm reaching eight inches slowing Northwestern trains. S D E and local lines faced early Sunday trouble until a snow plow cleared tracks. Salt was spread on rails in Sterling Dixon and the city plow cleared sidewalks before church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sterling
Northwestern
Dixon
Congregational Choral Society Formed by Church Group
The Congrégational church choir formed the Congregational Choral Society at a Saturday evening meeting. Officers include President Amos Butt, Secretary Donald Buyers, and Treasurer Miss Jennie Cocgran. The group plans to support church work and stage unique entertainments in the near future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congrégational Church
Congregational Choral Society
Amos &Butt
Donald Buyers
Jennie Cocgran
new _society
Ex-Mayor Johnson Sets Six Week Mexico Trip
Former Chicago mayor John R. Johnson leaves Saturday for six weeks touring Mexico. He will visit the City of Mexico, Vera Cruz, and other points, traveling with the Cook County Democratic annual trip to Orleans. He plans to return via New York City, stopping at New Orleans and Chicago before home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R. Johnson
City of Mexico
Chicago
Cook
Orleans
New Orleans
Pro-Russian Procurator Shot in Fores Finland
Special-Senate Procurator Johnson was attacked at his residence in Pelsing Finland by a man in a Russian officer uniform. The assailant fired but the shot failed to kill. Johnson, a firm czar official, was wounded but not fatally. The arrested assassin will face a rigid trial.
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Pelsing Fores
Finland
Senate
Johnson
Funeral for Palmyra infant held at home
The funeral for the infant child of Mr and Mrs Frank Jenney of Palmyra was conducted Sunday afternoon at 2 o clock at the family home. Rev William Cra Craven of Dixon preached the sermon before the remains were laid to rest in Oakwood cemetery in Dixon. Neighbors are aiding the poverty stricken family and efforts continue to provide for their needs during the winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Jenney
Palmyra
William Cra Craven
Dixon
Oakwood
Sermons and Meetings Highlight Busy St John’s Schedule
Rev AJ B Schrader spoke at St John’s morning service and addressed Township High School students. The Y M C A board holds its annual meeting tonight at President Klosterman’s home with officer elections on the agenda. Grace church women host a semi monthly reception tomorrow from 2 to 5 at Mrs Gaul Tapp’s home. Parish members and friends invited. Hab moved to Chicago Marist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AJ B-Schrader
Carthage, College
St. John’s
Schrader
Township High School
Y. M.,c. A. Board of Directors
F. F. Klosterman
The
Grace Church
Ministers to Attend Dixon Advance Revival Meeting
The local Ministerial association met at the YMCA and accepted an invitation from Dixon to join Friday evening at the Dixon Methodist church. Sterling and Rock Falls pastors will bring representatives to motivate Dixon people with testimonies recalling last year’s Sunday revival and to make the event influential.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dixon
New Real Estate Firm Opens Offices in City
George Greenough and Frank Galt form a real estate firm to handle Minnesota and Pecos Valley lands. They arrange excursions from the city to the Pecos Valley on the first and third Tuesday each month and will conduct these tours themselves from offices in room 5, Academy of Music block.
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George Greenough
Frank Galt
Minnesota
Pecos’ Valley
Pecos-valley
Academy of Music
Stock Talks At Y M C A Fostered Large Attendance
The men meeting at the Y M C A Sunday afternoon drew a large crowd. C E Strock of Dix gave a splendid talk that inspired interest. Charles Hostetter spoke to the boys meeting, and Secretary Eliies Starkey spoke in De Kalb at Shea McC A. Subscribe for the Gazette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atv C. A
C. E. Strock
Dixon
Charles Hostetter
Eliies Starkey
de Kalb
Shea
Mcc. A
Land of Snake Dance at Moki Meeting Described
Miss Belle Ferguson presents papers on the Moki tribe and the Land of the Snake Dance. Freida Voth’s account notes white access to sacred rites, including the baptism of snakes for rain blessing and ritual preparations with priests, snakes, and ceremonial symbols.
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Teague
Walter—Haskell
C. Burkholder
Sadie Murphy
G. B. Dillon
John Lawrence
V. 8. Ferguson
Lou Ely
Miss Ely
Painted Desert
Arizona
Babe
Les
Miss Ferguson
Freida Voth
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Steen
Yannel
Deep Creek
Bear Creek
Cherry ‘Creek
Dougherty Sheep
Cherry_creek
Doc
Mr. Steen
Mr. Struve
Eureka CO
Congregational Church
South
Old Mexico
Cuba
the Gazette
Mr-Schrader
Carthage’ College
UNION
Messrs
Association Rooms
Belle Ferguson
Only Woman
Ofs the Snakes
Middle of World
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