Testimony Shifts in Billings Case on Keller Name
Mrs. Susan Shultz testifies that Peter Keller formerly used the surname Kellerski and that he deserted Poland’s army with Lub liner, changing names after coming to the United States. She refutes plaintiff evidence and recalls Lub liner diary detailing the desertion and name changes. The master’s court heard three hours of cross examination and adjourned with further testimony planned for next week.
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Lubliner
Peter Keller
Keller
Wiler
Billings
Io Chencary
Sterling Victorious 30 13 Over Dixon In Armory Showdown
Sterling high school beat Dixon 30 to 13 at the armory before a large crowd. Hamilton of Sterling eyed a Buffalo trip while Dixon impressed in the first half with strong team play, Robinson disrupting Dixon’s offense and Wright starring in the second half as Sterling rallied to pull away.
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Armory
DS Oe
Dixon Werg
Hamilton
Fulton
Buffalo
N. Y
Dixon
Robinson
Wright
Dixon Mn
Borrowed Clothes Social at First M E Church
Members of the First M E church held a borrowed clothes social at the home of Cyrus Mangan. A large crowd attended and many wore outfits borrowed from neighbors and friends. Some costumes were amusing and drew laughs as the event continued with refreshments.
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Cyrus Mangan
M. E
Cyrpa
Mangan
Motor Cycles Boom for Heaton Bressler in 1905 Trade
Heaton J. Bressler builds motor cycles for 1905 demand and has secured many orders. One machine is designed to travel a mile a minute on the Garfield track in Chicago. He sold a cycle to F. Squires of 241 Franklin Street Chicago, traveling manager of Sterling Supply Company, who will use it on spring trips with his team.
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Heaton J. Bressler
Garfield
Chicago
F.oe Squires
Franklin Street
Chicaggo
Heaton
Bressler
Squires
Sterling Supply Company of
Freeport Speaker to Address Men at YMCA Meeting
The Rev Charles Utangst of Freeport will be the New Year's Day speaker at the YMCA rooms tomorrow evening. He will discuss Pressing on to the Winning Post with Mr Anangst presiding. All men are invited and asked to be early as he must catch the 4 o clock interurban car to Dixon.
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Charles G
Utangst
Freeport
Anangst TS
United ‘Evangelical Church
Dixon
Trinity Church
C. G. Unangst
Endeavor—society
Missionary Society
Ung
Mrs Edward Prazak Collects Western Union Calendar Display
Mrs Edward Prazak assists her husband as clerk at the Western Union Telegraph office and has gathered nearly a hundred calendars. Her display covers the walls and attracts admiration from all who visit the office.
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Edward—Prazak
The
Western ‘Union
Edward” Prazak
Western Union Telegraph Office
Five Pensioners Stricken From City Roll Of Honor
Five pensioners in the city have died in the past three months leaving three veterans and two widows removed from the pension roll. Captain Niles will be at his GA R post on pension day to confirm the changes.
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Weivesda
Niles
G A. R
Mrs Lambden to Sing at Sterling Presbyterian
Mrs. Dr. Lambden of Chicago, a favorite in musical circles, visits Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Dillon and is to sing at the Sterling Presbyterian church tomorrow morning.
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Dr. Lambden
Chicago
Sterling
W.M Dillon
Presbyterian Church
Assessments Doubted as Supreme Court Ruling Sparks Delay
Rumors spread that some property owners may refuse to pay the new assessments after the Supreme Court declared the law unconstitutional. Notices went out to owners by City Collector Alvin Clavin, with payments due tomorrow but possibly postponed until Monday. Some say there will be objections in county court, delaying the entire improvement payment. A dispute over five percent interest on assessments also surfaces, with owners claiming no interest was agreed. Local Improvement folk confirm contracts include interest at five percent per year.
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Alvin Clavin
Supreme Court
Sterling
First Avenue
Locust Street
Galt
Galt House
Board of Local Improvements
Board of
Jocal Improvement
May Litigation Looms Over Hennepin Ditch Docket
Officials threaten to sue a drainage district south of here to compel commissioners James Spunker and Swan Crosell to clean out the Burden ditch near the canal. Farmers accuse the canal culvert of hindering water flow. government promises to act after parallel steps. Meanwhile church reports show a flourishing Trinity Conference with Rev. Keagle to remain and more services planned.
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Uncle Sam
Hennepin
Here
James Spunker
Swan Crosell
Heehee Capp
Surgeon Dr Frank Anthony Attends Western Association Meet
Dr Frank Anthony returned from Milwaukee after a two day session of the Western Surgical and Gynecological Association. About 100 top physicians from the western United States attended, with attendees traveling from Portland Oregon. The banquet was elaborate and a noted German physician also attended.
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Frank Anthony
Milwaukee
Wis
Surgical
United
Portland
Ore
Anthony
Germany
InAmerica
Congregational Meeting Set At St John’s Lutheran
St John’s Lutheran church holds its annual congregational meeting Monday evening at 7 50 in the church parlors. Members are urged to be present as the gathering is considered important.
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St John’s Lutheran Church
Stenographers in Demand as Jobs Rise
Sterling Business College reports it cannot fill half the shorthand calls from employers. Local firms seek competent stenographers, with male writers in particular drawing high pay. John Marius, after reviewing shorthand at the St Louis exposition, joined the International Har tt port office group, joining many young men and women pursuing high salaries in stenography. Subscribe for the Gazette.
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Sterling Business
Sterling Business College
Marius
John
Darport
International Hartt
Fulton Not Yet Quit In The Cold On The Map
Clinton Herald faces Fulton rebuttal over claims of being left out in the cold. Fulton Journal notes Burlington and C B & Q changes to time cards, with no abandonment of Fulton. Inspectors cite bridge grades and track work delays. Fulton remains on the route with Savanna via new cut off plans still unsettled.
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Clinton" Herald
Fulton
Fulton Journal
Clinton
Bulston
Herald
Burlington
C. & Nlow
Bridge Approaches
Porter
Lincoln
Bethea May Face Replacement as Chicago District Attorney
President McKinley may replace Sol Bethea as Chicago district attorney amid talks that John Maynard Harlan will take the post or serve as special prosecutor for railroads beef and coal cases. Harry Dykema was tried for the Winnie Van Dyke case and jailed after a jury found him guilty.
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Chicago
Sol. Bethea
McKinley
Vic
John Maynard Harlan
WWM
Bethea
Ebr Lan
Harlan
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F-Keller
Was -Kellerski
Susan Shultz
Poland
Rini
Thio Hélrs
Peter—Katter
Persia
Sterling IS
Victor
Fancie Brook
Heaton Bressler
Freeport Diving
Es Ata
Dr. Frank ‘Anthony
Journal
Erry
HOCUS
Clinton Herald
Sol Bethea
Roosevelt
Harry Dykema
Ze Ward
Winnie van Dyke
Morrisar
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