Pabst Building To Rise In Milwaukees Locust Street Foot
The Pabst Brewing company plans a modern three story brick building at Locust street foot in Milwaukee valued at not less than 25000 dollars. The first floor will house F C Stubbe’s saloon and Edward Atterburn’s lunch counter. The second floor is leased to the Eagles for a nest with club rooms lodges and baths. The basement will house bottling works and a Palestine ice house with a large refrigerated area. The third floor will be living quarters and lodge rooms rented to Edward Atterburn.
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Pabst Brewing Company
Mil- Twankes
Wis
Locust Street
F-C-Stubbe
Amos -Strong
F. C. Stubbe
Dstrict
Stubbe
Pabst
Amos Strong
Pabst Bottling Works
Eagles
The
Aerie
Chicago
Edward Arterburn
Praetz Defies City Over Wallace Street Curbs
Mr Praetz and his crew continue curb installation on Wallace Street amid city orders to stop. He says work follows property owners and a council resolution, not an ordinance, and asserts mayor and alderman misinformed. Officials note Praetz adheres to specifications and expect no further trouble. Property owners express satisfaction with the progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Praetz
Wallace Street
r—Lewis
Harry H. Over
Pfaetz
Thomas Hodges
Praetz
Ringling Show Schedule At Sterling Faces Date Clash
Local committee failed to secure a date change for Ringling Brothers Circus in Sterling. The show remains set for August 31 at the fair grounds despite opposition from Mayor John B. Lewis and citizens who fear conflicts with fair attendance. Samuel McCracklin, advance agent, arrived to finalize contracts and push bill posters for the surrounding territory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dixon
John B. Lewis
Mr. Ringling
Fair Grounds
Ringling
Lewis
Chicago
Heer
Moevemental
Samuel BfcCracklin
Marshalltown
Iowa
the Gazette
Western Union—Telegraph—company
Samuel McCracklin
Samiel McCracklin
Fort Dodge
Ringling Circus
Fair Association
Ringling Brothers
Sterling
Ninety Year Old Mrs Davis Celebrates Long Life
Aged West Third Street resident Mrs Davis marks her ninety ninth birthday with family and friends. She remains mentally sharp, reads widely, and maintains active correspondence, recalling eras from Napoleon to Lincoln while welcoming visitors at her modest home.
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Davis
West Third
Harvey—French
Bellamy
Jackson
New Orleans
Napoleon
Wateloo
James Madison
George
England
Scott
Humphrey Davy
Macaulay
Darwin
Tennyson
Lincoln
Gladstone
Clay
Webster
Douglas
Blaine-and-Tilden
Natal
Preliminary survey for Burlington route to St Paul
Engineers from the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy study topography between Hopkins Genesee and Savannah to assess a line from the city toward Savanna. They gather elevations creeks and hills to decide on a detailed northwest survey as conditions permit.
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Chicago
Burlington
Quincy
Hopkins
Genesee
Savanna
St. Paul
Sterling
Aurora
Obit Henry C Pennell former local citizen dies in Chicago
Henry C Pennell a former Sterling band member and skilled machinist, died in mid May at 494 Belden Avenue Chicago at about fifty three. He left a widow and one son Arthur and was Chicago manager for Murale paint company. News reached his old friends in this city yesterday via Fred Hempstead.
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Henry C. Pennell
Pennell
Belden Avenue
Chicago
Sterling
Wiliams-&- Orton-Co
Arthur
Ms. Pennell
Henry Holtslander
Murale Company
Gentlmena
Fred Hempstead
Tragic Wagon Accident Claims Seven Year Old Frank Ames
Seven year old Frank Ames, son of Mr and Mrs Alva Ames of near Buda, was fatally injured when a coal wagon rolled over him as he rode with his father and another man to town to fetch coal. He died Thursday morning after exposure and loss of consciousness. Separately, drainage work proceeds in Whiteside and Henry counties with five railcars delivering ditching equipment for a twelve mile project by Pollard and Goff of Champaign.
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Frank Ames
Alva Ames
Buda
Frank
Bob Mapel
MoAs
Vacation at Trout Lake Sermons Then Camp Franklin
Rev Theodore Crow left this morning for Woodruff Wisconsin to enjoy a summer vacation at Camp Franklin hotel He will be absent from Sterling for five weeks Church services during his absence will be at the Congregational church on two Sunday evenings August 13 and August 20 On August 13 Rev S B Dexter will preach in the morning with no evening service On August 20 Rev J W Fifield D D of Kansas City Missouri will occupy the pulpit and is warmly welcomed back to Sterling for the services he formerly conducted there.
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Theodore Crow
Woodruff
Wis
Camp
Franklin
Stummer
Sterling
Congrégationel
S. B.dexter
J. W. Fifield
D. D
Kansas City
Northwestern Road Bans Dime Novels on Trains
Northwestern lines plan to prohibit sale of dime literature on trains citing crime and rail life themes. The move mirrors actions by eastern roads and the Pennsylvania Railroad, aiming to curb nuisance among newsboys and readers.
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Northwestern Road
Northwestern
Pennsylvania
Erie plans permanent grounds for baseball and athletics
An organized effort is underway in Erie to establish permanent athletic grounds. Thirteen acres were purchased for 900 dollars, with a 90 shareholder association forming and chartered by the state. Shares of 100 dollars each are issued, most already sold, and a freery will be elected to oversee operations.
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Erie
Needle Through a Foot Injures Freeman Child
The five year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Freeman stepped on a sewing needle while going downstairs at home. The needle pierced the fore part of her left foot, projecting about half an inch above and below. It was removed and treated, with expectations of no serious consequences.
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V.-C.-Freeman
Gazette Civic Row Sparks City Debate
A Gazette report details a local civic dispute drawing public attention. Key figures and groups engage in heated discussion over policy changes, with residents voicing concerns about impact and governance. The piece highlights the timing and public response shaping the controversy.
Tragic Farm Accident Claims John Miller Near Ladd
John Miller of the Peter Herlein farm south of Ladd died Thursday in a hay field accident. While driving a frightened team, a tongue broke and horses fell, crushing him. He leaves a wife and seven children.
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John Miller
Peter Herlein
Ladd
Miller
Auto Breaks Down En Route to Dixon Picnic
George W. Wilcox tried to take his family to the grocers picnic at Dixon yesterday. Two miles east of the city the auto failed to run despite oiling and fiddling. He rode the Interurban to Dixon and had the car towed back this morning to the repair shop.
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George W. Wilcox
Dixon
Letters for Mrs Caldwell Nelson Swift Schull Decker Eberle Tompkins
Dr Paul De Groff of Chicago visiting relatives in Sterling. Other letters remain unclaimed at the post office for Mrs Jennie Caldwell Mrs Lizzie Nelson Mrs Swift Miss B Schull Herbert Decker Emerson Mfg Co Amos Eberle K A Ferguson Roy Tompkins.
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Sterling Post Office
Jennie Caldwell
Lizzie Nelson
Mrs. Swift
Miss_ B. Schull
Herbert Decker
Emerson Mfg Co
Amos Eberle
K. A. Ferguson
Roy ‘Tompkins
Paul de Groff
Chicago
Soldiering at Camp Lincoln Springfield
Lincoln soldiers drill at Camp Lincoln in Springfield showcasing training routines and camp activities. Officials report orderly maneuvers and readiness as spring drills proceed with cadet participation and target practice observed by visitors.
Fine Weather and Regimental Camaraderie at Camp Lincoln
Camp Lincoln daily life in July 1905 shows playful drills and a sham battle. Soldiers like Corporal Smith and Privates Nelson and Shuller share guard duties and humorous incidents, while Adjutant General Jackson earns bravery medals.
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Taurant — Eagles
Pratz
Wallace
Tocome
Susanna RO
Land Davis
Q’ Engineering Corps
Gen
Eral
HENRY C. _. PENNELL
Trout Lake
North
V. C. Freeman
Bureau County
Springfield
Rie
Guarters
Satur
Smith
Nelson
Ore
Shuller
Snyder
Brotherage
Rice
George Vaught
Camp Brommis
Vaught
Will
Arin
Cushman
Co. E
Law Lawrie
Camp Lincoln
Tve
Walker, Vaught
Barkdol
Barley
Slough Foot
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