New Bank To Open In September Led By Galt and Van Sant
A new bank will open in September with Leroy Galt and N. G. Van Sant heading the institution. The entry indicates two local leaders directing the upcoming bank.
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18 Jul 1905
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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
Jul 18, 1905
Page
1
City Trust and Savings Bank of Sterling Planned
Springfield issues permit for E LeRoy Galt and N G Van Sant of Sterling to organize The City Trust and Savings Bank of Sterling with initial capital $50,000. The bank aims to open by Sept 1, expanding to trust services and real estate loans, under state bank regulations with eventual trust department. Sterling seeks another bank to serve growing demand amid multiple nearby cities with varied bank presence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
E. LeRoy Galt
N. G. van Sant
Sterling
City ,Trust, & Savings Bank of Sterling
Illinois
State Department
Galt
Van-Sant
Serling
D. C.coe
Rock Falls
Law School
University of Michigan
Whill
Dixon
Prophetstown
Fellow Held After Booting Mate in Chicago Jail
A man was jailed in Chicago after an incident where he booted a fellow during a confrontation. The injured party was not badly hurt, while Archie remains in custody following the event, which occurred after drinking.
Bowman in Chicago as self defense shooting case
Archibald Bowman is confined in a Chicago police station charged with shooting a fellow roommate in self defense. Reported details are scant as two roommates allegedly attempted a midnight robbery after a night of drinking. Bowman fired, striking one man in the back but not fatally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archibald’ Bowman
Chicago
Nate
Mr. Bowman
Bowman
Carter
Chautauqua Program Features Miles Cope and Flude
The Chautauqua program runs today and tomorrow with lectures by Robert Parker Miles and Herbert L. Cope, readings by Miss Mabelle Parshall, and concerts by the Glazier Carolinians. Tuesday offers more lectures, concerts, and reader performances. In a separate note, the Dixon Browns defeated Dixon Browns 10 innings to 6 in the opening Central Park game, attracting about 500 spectators and a total gate of $120.75.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Parker Miles
Herbert L. Cope
Alfred L. Flude
Chautauqua
Carolinians
Mabelle Parshall
Glazier Carolinians
James Speed
Herbert L. Copé
Mabelle L. Parshall
Mabelle L. Parsnall
Sparks
Moving Pictures
Alfred L. Finde
Central Park
Dixon Browns
Morrison
Sterling
Dixon
Railroad Bridge Burned Forces Detour North of Barstow
A small railway bridge over a drainage ditch north of Barstow was destroyed by fire Saturday afternoon. The Barstow passenger was rerouted via Clinton Iowa and the south side of the Mississippi to Rock Island. The bridge was repaired Sunday and service ran normally this morning. An important city council session will convene tonight to decide the appropriation bill and Mayor Lewis will present his veto. Also on the agenda are other items that may push the meeting to midnight. Miss Vera McDonald travels to Poll tonight for a week with relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Barstow
Clinton
Mississippi
Rock Island
Cyssens
Jb.lewis
Bitter Denunciation From Sage of the Roycrofters
The sage denounces editor Hubbard as a dangerous man and his publication as the most pernicious periodical in English. In the big tent the crowd cheers as thousands listen to his afternoon address at the park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roycrofters
Hubbard
Sunday revival crowds pack hot tent at Springs Park
The Sterling gathering drew at least six thousand listeners on a sunlit Sunday afternoon to hear Rev. W A Sunday praised for delivering sermons on base ball and revival topics. He described Chicago mission work and clashed with Elbert Hubbard replicating a Philistine article, while critics denounce revivals as business schemes driven by hypnosis and fear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springs Park
W.A. Sunday
Sterling
Chicago
Elbert Hubbard
The
Philistine
Raycrofters
East Aurora
N. Y
Gazette
Evangelist
Fra Elbertus
Hubbard
Chapman
Y M C A Dedication Moves Weekday amid Sunday List
A Y M C A committee reports Rev. William A Sunday cannot attend the dedication on a Sunday. He may visit on a weekday in October for the new association building in Prophetstown while planning September meetings in Rantoul and a month of meetings at Pro. The board will decide on date alignment to suit Sunday’s schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y. M.ic. A
William A. Sunday
Rantoul
Anco Jr
Wetzel
Galt House
Prophetstown
Prophet
Directory
Jumping Boat Ride at Mineral Springs Park
Several boys joined a lake ride at Mineral Springs park yesterday. They pulled a heavy boat to the top of the chute, rode down, then tipped over on impact near a small island. No injuries reported. spectators cheered as the boys dried their clothes and left.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mineral Springs Park
Bowmans Return from Harvard Reunion Trip
Mr and Mrs F J Bowman came home on the 1 02 train after a four week visit in the east. They attended Harvard college commencement where Mr Bowman’s class held its twenty year reunion. The trip included other cities and a pleasant ride on the St Lawrence River.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. J. Bowman
Harvard College
Mrs
Bowman
St. Lawrence River
Union Vesper Services At Union Park
Last evening union park drew a fair sized audience as almost the entire population attended Miner al springs. Rev J W Johnson of the Christian church preached an interesting discourse in a splendidly illuminated park with ample seats for all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Vesper
Union Park
al_park
Mineral Springs
J. W. Johnson
The
Christian Church
Drug Store Installs New Glass Showcases
Hendricks Drug Company installs two large glass showcases in the drug store to replace smaller counter cases. The full height cases are more spacious and improved in appearance, enhancing the store layout as they go into service today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hendricks Drug Company
Vacation notices from Sterling department store staff
Miss Blanche Dundon began a two week vacation from her duties at the Sterling Department store. Miss Mollie Baron, who had been on vacation, has returned to the store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blanche Dundon
Sterling Department
Mollie Baron
Cushman Wins State Rifle Team Place for Sea Girt Contest
Captain Cushman secured a place on the Massachusetts state rifle team after competing at Camp Logan and Chicago. Fourteen top marksmen were chosen to travel to Sea Girt New Jersey in late August to contest the national prize, with Cushman earning the honor despite others not entering. Sterling and Company heritage praised as Cushman upholds the town’s military reputation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Cushman
Bert Eirk
W. F. ‘Lawrie
Chicago
Camp Logan
Cushman
Illinois
Sea Girl
N. J
Eick
Lawrie
Captain Cushman
Sterling
Sterling and Company
Seals at Dixon Drives to Rochelle Then Dixon Again
W. B. E. Seals of Dixon drove a team of horses to Sterling and left the buggy at Buzzard's livery barn. He did not return and was later found moving toward Rochelle and Chicago. Reports say he is prone to insanity attacks but is now safe in Dixon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. E. Seals
Dixon
Sterling
Buzzard
Rochelle
Chicago
Franklin Grove
Burlington to Build Largest Yards at Galesburg Reported
Chicago Inter Ocean says the Burling ton system is securing right of way for new Galesburg yards NL that will be the largest on the line. About 2000 cars enter daily for distributions and several subways under the yards will be required. The piece notes a sensational claim that Galesburg shops would move to Rock Island Jook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galesburg
Chicago
Inter Ocean
Burlington
Rock Island Jook
Fletcher couple visit Chicago political circles
E. B. Fletcher formerly of this city and now secretary to Chicago Postmaster Coyne is spending a few days with old friends in a big city. Mrs. Fletcher accompanies him. They are being entertained at the home of J. E. Philips as he hosts their stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. B. Fletcher
Coyne
Chicago
Mr. Fletcher
Mrs. Fletcher
J. E. Philips
Ryan Sells Fine Roadster to Streator Banker
John Ryan sold his brown driving horse today for about 300 dollars. The roadster, one of the best in the area, becomes the banker of Streator and will be shipped there immediately. The horse attracted much attention on Stirling streets since Mr. Ryan owned it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MR. Ryan
John Ryan
Stirling
Ryan
Concrete Warehouse Completed for Thomas Long at Harmon
John Myers the contractor completed the two story concrete warehouse for Thomas Long in Harmon. The structure uses concrete blocks and is described as very handsome and nearly fireproof, attracting much attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Myers
Thomas Long
Harmon
Jackson's Philadelphia Cresmn disposed at park
About one hundred gallons of an unnamed substance were disposed of at Mineral Springs park yesterday. Local authorities and park officials are investigating the disposal and its potential impact on the grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson's
Philadelphia
Mineral Springs Park
Also Mentioned on This Page
Leroy Galt and
N. G.van
Sant
Institution
the City Trust
Savings Bank of Sterling
Archie Bowman
Fellow
Archie
Vera McDonald
Pold
Will
Fra -Elbertus
Evangel
Farley
Orthodoxy
Cap
Bella
W. A
Capt. Cushman
WII
MR. Seals
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