Firemen Look to Bring State Tournament to Sterling
City firemen discuss securing the annual Firemen's tournament for Sterling to attract three times more visitors than the last East St Louis event. Executives may act with full power. estimates show 1500 attendees over five days, with costs for prizes advertising and other expenses to be raised locally. Chief Stull Hasso has not yet heard from Peoria about the investigation.
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East St Louis
Stull Hasso Far
Peoria
Detricks
Sugar Prices Soar Driven by New Crop Failure
The article warns sugar prices are rising sharply due to failures in sugar producing countries. Retailers quote 6.50 per hundredweight with wholesalers near margins, and a forecast that sugar could reach 7. The piece notes beet sugar factories in the United States help stabilize supply but insist the product remains scarce and costly.
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Sgar
United States
Black Silk Stove Polish Company Expands, Erects New Building
L K Wynn president outlines rapid growth as Black Silk Stove Polish Company gains customers in all states and territories. The firm plans a modern building in spring after incorporation in Illinois with 15000 capital, expanding wholesale orders and increasing inquiries from Jersey City Chicago and other areas.
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Pany
The
Gazette
Aletla
Jersey City
N. J
Artisan
Chicago
Patriot Orders Plan Joint Meeting Saturday Evening
W R C announces a joint meeting of two patriotic orders scheduled for Saturday evening. Members are invited to attend as organizers coordinate ceremony details and program. The gathering emphasizes fraternal activities and community service initiatives.
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Patriotic Orders
Grand Army and Woman's Relief Corps Install Officers
A large crowd attended the joint installation of Grand Army of the Republic and Woman's Relief Corps officers. Commander John W. Niles and installing officers led a formal ceremony with many named officers and bouquets presented to Mrs Geoffrey, Mrs Klosterman, and Mrs Haskell in a celebratory reception.
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GAR
L. Johnson
Ait Lee
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WRG
F. Klosterman
Geoffrey
Rach Falls
John W Niles
L. L. Johnson
M T Lee
Niles
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George
G-Keefer
St. John
Thomas Boyer
Roa
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Rock
Grand Army
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H. L. John
Charles Startz
Relief Corps
Emma Werntz
Bell McCallister
Susan Shultz
Lizzie Brimmer Shaplass
Jennie Keeney
ENa_ Clark
Lilly Myers
Anna Bills
Sleca Kirk
May Werner
Schumacher Candidate Seeks Tax Collector Post
John G. Schumacher of 510 Sixteenth Avenue announces his third bid for Sterling Township tax collector. A former Rock Falls Manufacturing worker, he suffered a paralytic stroke last February, leaving him very limited, and his candidacy aims to support his large family. He contends his thirteen years in the area show honesty and reliability for the office.
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John G. Schumacher
Sixteenth Avenue
Sterling Township
Gazette
Schumacher
Rock—Falls
Dry Goods Store 10 Move Contracts Lease Takeover
John H Ahrens plans to vacate the Lawrence building on West Third Street and has signed with R W Murphy to take possession of the large east room known as the Lawrence room. Murphy and partners will assume the lease on March 1.
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John H.ahrens
Lawrence
West Third Street
R. W. Murphy
Lawrence Room
Murphy
Twin City Methodist Revival Opens Tonight at First Church
Revival services begin this evening at the First Methodist church in the twin cities. Rev J H Williams will preach on Neglect with Rev C A Gage leading the singing. Subscribe for the Gazette.
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Twin City
Methodists
First Church
Williams
Twin Cities
First Methodist Church
J. H Williams
C. A. Gage
Railway power house to be moved after revival meetings
The Sterling Dixon and Eastern Electric railway will delay moving electrical equipment and a large dynamo to Dixon until after Sunday revival meetings. Extra interurban cars and coaches will operate to handle anticipated passenger traffic. A substation for Sterling will not be installed before April first. The article also notes the funeral of Samuel Strock held yesterday in Dixon with pallbearers and visiting relatives.
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Sterling, Dixon ,and Eastern Electric Railway
Dixon
Lee County Lighting. Company
Dixon Lighting and Power Company
Sterling
Death of Mrs Buchanan Tells of Local Burial
Ellen Buchanan a relative of J H Haynes died Saturday. Remains arrived in Sterling at noon and were interred at Riverside Cemetery after a grave side service by Rev J B Pierce. She previously lived in this city and moved to Chicago with her husband years ago. He died about three years ago and was brought here for burial. She has several siblings in the east and no children. Short funeral services were held in Chicago this morning.
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Ellen Buchanan
J. H.haynes
Big City
Sterling
Riverside
J. _&. Pierce
Buchanan
Chicago
Oliver Seeks Drainage District in Fenton Township
O A Oliver of Chicago arrived Saturday and will stay about a week in the county. He intends to form a drainage district in Fenton township to drain his land and nearby properties in the area.
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O A. Oliver
Chicago
Mr. Oliver
Fenton Township
Revered Silas Jones Preaches at Sterling Church
Former pastor Reverend Silas Jones delivered two eloquent sermons at the Christian Church in Sterling yesterday morning and evening. Large congregations heard him, and the community remains fond of his pulpit appearances. No action is planned to call a new pastor at this time.
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Silas Jones
The
Christian Church
Jones
Sterling
Knights of the Globe Hold Informal Social and Smokeroom
The Knights of the Globe announce an informal social and smoker this evening aligned with the regular judge meeting. Fire business will start at 7 30. The program will include an impromptu feature and a good time is promised for all members who attend.
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Knights_of_the Globe
Fatal Blaze at Cook County Building Kills Two
A fierce fire wrecked the Cook County building with an explosion blamed on gasoline. Two men died in the blaze and damage was extensive across the structure.
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Cook County
Chicago
Deneen Girl Nears Recovery After Illness
Dorothy Deneen improves rapidly as her mother reports no immediate danger remains. The governor and his wife await her full recovery before joining the family in Springfield. A farmers meeting at Van Petten school is set for Thursday at 7 o clock with an expected program and invitation to all.
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Dorothy Deneen
Iitgie
Ata
Acci
van Petten
E Beach Set to Organize Stockholders Meeting
E Beach will organize a stockholders meeting tomorrow to ratify the election of officers. The event aims to confirm the leadership slate and ensure orderly corporate governance.
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ROW
Watson Bound Over To Grand Jury In Desertion Case
The State’s preliminary hearing of Watson on wife desertion charges was before Justice Palmers. Watson’s wife testified, and Watson was bound over to the grand jury in a five hundred dollar bond. He may seek support provisions for his family before the next grand jury session, but likely will appeal to the circuit court.
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Watson
Justice Palmers
Cirentt-court
Rating Manager Revises Sterling Building Insurance Rates
The insurance rating manager from Rockford has been in town re rating city policies. The new Sterling book is expected to be issued in a few weeks with rate reductions in most cases and some exceptions.
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Baoks
Matthews
Truke
Rockford
YM C A Meeting Draws Large Crowd in Cold Weather
Attendance at the YM C A session was large for a cold day. The group studied John chapter one with active participation from all present. Seven young men publicly expressed a desire to lead a Christian life during the invitation.
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YM C &A
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