Middaugh Gets Money Falsefully Board-Over To Next Grand Jury
Middaugh faces transfer to county jail as the case proceeds to the next grand jury on alleged financial misconduct.
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Sterling Semi Weekly Gazette in Sterling, Illinois
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Newspaper
Sterling Semi Weekly Gazette
Location
Sterling, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1905
Page
1
Man Waiter Attacks Bowling Alley Victim but Held by Bravery
A masked assailant attempted a bowling alley hold up but fled after the proprietor confronted the thug. The incident ended with no serious injuries as patrons aided the defender and police were alerted.
Man Named Hunt Swindles Five Dollars From Frank Johns
Frank Johns exposed a con man named Hunt who claimed his wife and child were dead to obtain five dollars. Middaugh pleaded guilty to similar charges and was remanded on bond. A separate attempted holdup at Sterling bowling alleys ended when Miles Wharfield defended himself with a knife, prompting the attacker to flee. Wharfield then bought a receiver for future protection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Johns
Hunt
Johns
Valento
Morrison
Middaugh
Miles_ Wharfield
Sterling
Wharfield
Mr. Wharfield
Mrs Anna M Peule Dies in Rock Falls After Illness
Anna M Peule of Rock Falls died this afternoon after a brief illness at her home. Born September 15 1822 she endured old age and illness while bedridden since Friday. She leaves several sons and daughters. her husband preceded her in death. Funeral arrangements will be announced in Tuesday’s paper.
Presbyterian Ladies Plan Cortes Benefit at Brookfield Home
The Ladies of the Presbyterian Church host a Cortes at Mrs L E Brookfield residence West Third Street Friday January 27 from 2 to 4 30 and 7 to 10 pm Admission ten cents refreshments ten cents and other attractions extra Proceeds aid the Y M C A and the Sterling and Rock Falls communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Presbyterian Church
Brookfield
the Presbyterian
L. E. Brookfield
West Third Street
Sterling
Rock—Falls
Frank Couple Surprised by Friends on Tenth Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Theodore Frank of Montmorency township were surprised at their Montmorency home Sunday by about twenty five relatives. An elaborate dinner followed and the couple received a rocking chair as a gift marking their tenth wedding anniversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Frank
Montmorency
Montmorency Township
Horse Strays Reported by Henry ONeill at Hahnaman
Henry ONeill of Hahnaman township suspected horse theft after a missing horse. He notified city police to watch for the animal described. A horse was later found near his home following another animal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry O'Neill
Hahnaman Township
Mr. O'Neill
Mr. O’neil
Czar Grief Over Russia Crisis Presides as Workmen Petition Delays
Special dispatches report the czar deeply prostrated by grief over the country’s condition as workmen press a petition. Schools closed, crowds drift toward the palace, police conduct house to house warnings, seven are dead and 233 wounded by last night. The city remains tense with sporadic clashes and troops firing on crowds along Nevski Prospekt. Moscow and Sevastopol report fires and renewed disturbances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Petersburg
Jan
Russia
Dulke-Sergius
St. Petersburg Palace
Palace Square
Mirgki
Workmen's Union
Seek New Federal Court in Northern Illinois
Northern Illinois counties press for a new federal court and aim to relocate it to Freeport. The Stephenson County bar leads the effort with Speaker Canton endorsing a bill to add judgeships, while a new post office building in Freeport is prepared to house the court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Stephenson -County
Eresport
Canton
Postoffice
Freeport
Smoke House Burns on Michaels Farm
Fire destroys a smoke house on Join Michaels farm about nine o clock Sunday evening. Michaels was smoking hams shoulders and sausage inside. The building and its contents were totally destroyed with pork valued at twenty dollars and the building at twenty five dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Join Michaels
Michaels
Supper At St Margaret's Guild Draws Large Parish Attendance
St Margaret's guild held a well attended supper at the parish house on Saturday Evening. The event was successful in every way and the ladies expressed satisfaction with the work they expended. Proceeds will fund new music for the choir. Subscribe for the Gazette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Margaret’s Guild
St. Margaret's guild-of-Gracé
Schurch
Union Meetings Highlight Evening at First Church
In Sunday activities the First Church hosted two union events with the Epworth Leagues of three twin-city Methodists. H K Hostetter led the gathering, and Rev Gage preached an evening sermon praised as highly engaging. A large crowd filled the auditorium and many could not enter. A Friday evangelistic service and a wedding in Rock Falls are also noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth
Twin
H. K. Hostetter
Caipe Sire
Sucinde
Mr. Gage
7 Annes
W. W.—Diehl
Fourth Street
Entertains Friends At Dinner Guests Listed In Report
Mrs. and Mrs. pera Ean served dinner to Mr. and Mrs. George Landlis and honored guests Miss Core Osler Hazel Osler Grace Osler Neda Osler Charles Osler and Mrs. David Landis plus Miss Frances Hartwell all of Sterling Dixon Chicago Jordan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Landlis
Mr. Spinkasters
Mise Core Osler
Mise Hazel Osler
Jordan
Grace Osler
Chcago
Neda
Charles Osler
Dixon
David Landis
Frances Hartwell
Sterling
Chapel Walls Not Damaged by Bulging Concrete
The Rev. Diehl of Fourth Street Methodist says the chapel suffered only minor damage. Two feet of the southwest wall were pushed out by swelling yellow pine floor boards after a heavy rain caused them to swell and freeze. Repairs have been ordered at the contractor’s expense and are expected to be small.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V.-Diehl
Fourth, Street Methodist Church
Ras
Bethea Returns to Chicago After Washington Trip
District Attorney Bethea arrived in Chicago late last night from Washington where he had been in conference for about a week. He said his visit was not necessarily significant and that he was summoned to discuss phases of the beef trust inquiry and other matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethea
Chicago
Washington
Avashington
Rev Peters Liked After Two Sermons at Christian Church
Eureka preacher Rev Mr Peters drew strong praise after delivering two excellent sermons at the Christian Church yesterday morning and evening. A young man aged about 30 to 35, he has six years of preaching experience and is pursuing postgraduate study at Eureka College. Silas Jones plans to preach next Sunday as discussion continues on selecting a pastor for the city church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Church
Silas Jones
Mr. Peters
Eureka
Christan
Eureka College
Silas. Janes
Hmetora
Sterling and Stockfans Woman's Club Sees Child Rights Talk
The Sterling and Stockfans Woman's Club held its regular meeting on Saturday with a deep program on The Rights of the Child and Neglected Children. Miss Jena Hansen and Mrs. D. M. Singer presented vocal solos, followed by Mrs. Austin's discussion on neglected children, noting many arise from well to do homes and busy parents. The program urged education, health laws, patience, truthfulness, and shared care to safeguard a child’s future. The talk stressed individual rights at home, in school, and in public life and hinted at the need for better parental involvement and guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Club of
Sterling and Tockifans
Jena Hansen
Chiildren
Tim
D. M. Singer
Austin
Charates
Thei
4San
Ieruate
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Cg, A. Gage
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Fred-Z
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Jennie L. Taylor
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