Hendricks Drug Firm Formed Under New Management
A. R. Hendricks leads as president and general manager with Fred H. Eberley as vice president John L. Kline secretary and Howard N. Geyer treasurer. The Sterling drug store group plans gradual expansion including a wholesale department as it opens February 1 with a 13000 share capital and strong local backing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. R.hendricks
Fred H. Eberley
John L.kline
Howard N. Geyer
Springfield
Sterling -Drug
Hendricks
Aes
Sterling
Hendricks Drug Company
Ling
Rock Falls
W. J. Galt
University O of Illinois’ “College— of
Aberley
Dixon Woman Dies Abroad
Grace Everett of Dixon dies in Rome Italy on Monday January 23 after traveling there with her children for her daughter's health. She long resided in Dixon and was well known to Sterling residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
He Johnson
Grace “Everett
Dixon
Rome
Italy
McKinley Birthday Observed by Local Y M C A
The Y M C A will observe William McKinley birthday next Sunday afternoon with special services in the association rooms. W W Davis will give an address on McKinley life along with special music, and the public is invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William McKinley
Association Rooms
W. W. Davis
McKinley
Auction Sale At Clatworthy's Store Saturday
Auction sale scheduled at Clatworthy's store for Saturday afternoon and evening drawing buyers from the surrounding area. Local shoppers are urged to attend as merchandise includes items of household and general use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clatworthy’s
Eureka Carriage Company Hosts Dealers Party at Galt House
The Eureka Carriage Company of Rock Falls invites about 35 patrons and traveling men from Illinois Iowa and Wisconsin to a factory tour and banquet. Guests will view carriage repositories inspect products and then attend a performance of the Two Orphans at the Academy of Music followed by a smoker at the Galt House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eureka Company of
Rock Falls
Parriages
Illnois
Iown
Wisconsin
Orate
Galt_house
Landford_McCarthy
Academy of
Illinois State Historical Society Elects New Officers
Springfield January 25 The Illinois State Historical Society elected officers for the year President General Alfred Orendorf Springfield First Vice President Paul Selby Chicago Second Vice President J H Burnham Bloomington Third Vice President General Smith D Atkins Freeport Secretary Treasurer Jessie Palmer Weber Springfield. J F Snyder Virginia offered resignation as president citing friction with trustees and lack of appreciation for his efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Illinois State Historical Society
Ahred Orendorf
Paul Selby
Chicago
J.H. Burnham
Bloomington
Smith D. Atkins
Freeport
Jessie Palmer Weber
J. F. Snyder
Virginia
Tax Collector Harry Carroll Sets Next Week for Start
Harry Carroll the tax collector for Sterling township plans to begin work in mid next week. He will open his office at the Sterling Gas and Electric Light building and run it until all taxes are collected assisted by A H Hershey and Miss Fay McDonald. County clerk staff prepared the county tax books for delivery to township collectors for Tuesday morning next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Carroll
Ster‘ling
Sterling Gas and Electric Light Company
A. H. Hershey
Miss Fay /McDonald
Morrison
Revival attendance at First Methodist Church
Large crowd attended revival services at the First Methodist Church last night. Rev J H Williams delivered a splendid sermon as attendees showed interest in beginning the Christian life. Services continue this evening with a sermon by Rev A Gage of Rock Falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Church
J . H. Williams
A. Gage
Rock Falls
Colonel Moses Dillon Hosts Presbyterian Elders Dinner
Colonel Moses Dillon entertained the Presbyterian church session at his home last evening with a 6 o clock dinner. After the repast the group spent time in music and social conversation. Invited guests included Mesdames, Klosterman, LeRoy Galt, George Robinson, and W. H. Hallett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moses ‘Dillon
The
Presbyterian Church
Sosis
Yers
Klosterman
E LeRoy Galt
George 31
Robinson
W. H. Hallett
Rivers and harbors bill details leak in Chicago papers
The Chicago Post reports a rivers and harbors bill may include an item of 500000 dollars for completing the Hennepin canal. The bill had not yet been reported yesterday, and today’s Chicago papers contain nothing on it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Post
Hennepin Canal
Chicago
Fire damages home as coal stove explodes in panic
A coal stove exploded at W L Riegers Eleventh Avenue home this morning causing holes in carpet and burned rugs. Eight family members acted quickly. no injuries, though Nettie Rieger nearly was. Fire later at Charles Owens Owens 500 Avenue and Ninth Street kitchen stove caused minor smoke damage. flames were extinguished with water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W._L. Rieger
Eleventh Avenue
Mr. Rieger
Ai—Rieger
Nettie
Charles Owens
John
500 -Avenue
Ninth -Street
Mystic Workers Lodge Initiates Four Members
Mystic Workers held a regular meeting with four candidates initiated and four applications balloted. G. M. Stockton and Miss Elizabeth McGrath provided mandolin and piano music as refreshments were served. The lodge reports strong conditions and hopes for a larger membership soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mystic Workers
G. M. Stockton
Elizabeth_ McGrath
Chess Evening Draws Crowds At YMCA Meeting
A chess session at the YMCA rooms Wednesday evening drew the largest attendance yet. Many games were played as youths show growing interest in the game, which had been little known to them before.
Trial of Lathrop for Alleged Illegal Vote Reaches Jury
The People of the State against Harry E Lathrop fronts a trial in Tampico with finish arguments scheduled for Wednesday at five. The jury has deliberated since yesterday after evidence showed Lathrop moved to Tampico township years ago and voted in multiple elections while living outside. Defense counsel cited supreme court rulings saying a mover can retain residence. illegal voting requires intent to defraud. The outcome remains awaited with interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry E. .Lathrop
Tampico
Lathrop
Tampico Township
Eda Aldrich
Vil
Fampico
Supreme Court
Gorby in Dixon Seeks Support for Prisoners Aid Work
Rev. I. I. Gorby, special representative of the Central Howard association of Chicago, tours the city to raise funds for ex-prisoners work. The group aims to awaken public sentiment, secure employment, extend parole law benefits, improve prisons, and organize local prisoners aid societies. Gorby plans to spend tomorrow in Dixon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. I. Gorby
Central Howard Association
Chicago
Gorby
Dixon
Forgotten horse driver recalls missing steed in city
Frederic Stubbe proprietor of Springs briefly forgets his own horse after driving home to dinner. He parks the horse, covers it, then walks fifteen blocks downtown before realizing the animal was left at his house. No harm reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Stubbe
Fred_Stubbe
Work Under Roof Soon At Fourth Street Methodist Chapel
Progress on the Fourth Street Methodist chapel advances rapidly with first story windows installed slate for the roof on site and second floor nearly complete. Temporary roof support false work has been erected and plans to enclose the building under roof are being carried out.
Whiteside County Court Adjourns to Friday Morning
The Whiteside county circuit court adjourned last evening until Friday morning at 11 o'clock. Judge Ramsay went to Rock Island to hold court today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whiteside County
Ramsay
Rock Island
Bride Rebecca Weeks Wed William Galt at Colona
Miss Rebecca Weeks becomes bride of William Galt of this city in a Colona ceremony. The couple plans a future residence here.
Couple Leaves for Southern California
A couple plans to be at home at 704 We at Third Street After Fifteenth of April as they depart for Southern California.
Galt Weeks Celebrate Wedding in Colona
William T. Galt eldest son of Airs Elizabeth M. Galt and Miss Rebecca Weeks daughter of Mr and Mrs George Downing Weeks were married Wednesday at the bride’s sister home in Colona. The ceremony was by Rev Nelson of Kewanee with about eighteen present. They will live in Sterling at 704 West Third after April 15 and leave for Chicago then California. The groom is a senior member of W T Galt Co and a prominent Sterling man. The bride is Mrs Weeks’s sister, well known and fondly welcomed in Sterling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William T. Galt
Airs
Elizabeth M. Galt
Rebecca Weeks
Colona
George Downing Weeks
Nelson
Presbyterian
Kewanee
Chicago
Santa Fe
California
Sterling
West Third Street
Elizabeth_M. Galt
Katherine Galt
Julia Galt
John M. Galt
Paul T. Galt
In Sterling
Mve
Circuit Court Disposal Highlights Several Dismissals and Judgments
Cases include Woodburn versus Nevitt dismissed. LaDue and Glassburn against Appel dismissed with plaintiff costs. Emma Lawson awarded 71.61 dollars plus costs in McPhillips versus Lawson. Woodburns against Woodburns and Ege stricken with leave to reinstate. Currie versus Currie partition docket stricken. C and N W Ry Co versus John Cornell decree for complainant and cross bill against Connell noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamies H. Woodburn
Edward H. Nevitt
Assumpsit
E. M. LaDue
J. P. Glassburn
Appedl
Stiit
Isaac“McPhillips
Emma Lawson
Jachmne
James
H_Woodburn
Wil Entertains Friday to Benefit High School Basket Ball Team
A Township High School event Friday evening will raise funds for the basketball team. A strong program includes instrumental and vocal solos, readings, monologue, and a prophecy of a basket ball future. An admission fee will be charged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wil
Township High School
Ethel McCall
Reading
Alice Worthington
Mondlogue
Earl Hess
Ella Richard
Hazel Emmons
Vieli
Raymond Richarddress
E. T. Austin
Arthur Wheeler
Glenn Christopher
E. E. Holdridge
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A. R. Hendricks
Eberley
Kline Secre
Tary. and. Geyer
John L. Kline
Milledgeville
Kline
Hinois National
General Foster
Howard—N
Geyer
Illinois
M W
Ely
Grace Everett
M’kinley
Antendon
Wi - Davis
Eureka Company
Galt-House
Gener
Orendorf
Illinois Organization
Will
Harry—Carroll
Gazette
Rieger
Mystics
William Galt
Circuit Court
the Gazette
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