Special Grand Jury Indicts Three Prisoners in Morrison Case
A Morrison special grand jury found true indictments against three prisoners held in the county jail. William Short of Morrison, Frederick C. Cummings of Morrison, and William Shuler formerly of Monroe Wisconsin were sentenced to reform school or penitentiary. Short stole a copper bottle, Cummings took a bicycle from Otto Lindmeier, and Shuler stole clothing from Morrison stores. The convicts will be moved to Joliet and Pontiac this afternoon or tomorrow.
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Morrison
William “Short
Joseph Se
Short
Judrese Ramsay
Pontiac
Frederick C. Cummings
Otto Lindmeier
Fulton
William Shuler
Monroe
Wis
Joliet
Reform School
Wedding Bells For Casey Franz and Carious Carolus
Two weddings illuminate a busy week as Mr. Charles W. Casey and Miss Laira Franz wed in Broad Way with Rev. Kellner officiating. The couple plans home on East Fourth Street after June 10. A second ceremony unites George L. Carolus and Ada E. Strock in a parlor ceremony at Mrs. Mary Strock’s Seventh Avenue home.
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Casey- Franz
Jonathan Franz
Broadway
Charles W. Casey
Laira Franz
Clara Wolfé
P. R. Kellner
The
Brethren Church
HM. Cosey
Cosey Barb Wire Reel Company
Haglock’s
Jonata Franz
Franz
Sterling Machine Works
Casey
East Fourth Street
Sarah_ Roesch
Fred
Nellie-Roesch
Giard
Amos-Elliot
T E. Holts
Dixon
Samuel Twigs
Wesiner
Henry Casey
Maryland
Carolus Strock
Mary Strock
Seventh Avenue
George L. Carolus
Ada E. Strock
E. Lee Fleck
St.John’s
Delsso
Lydia Krueger
Chicago
Otto Strock
Carolus
Moses Dillon Company
Rare moccasin flower at Bellevue Place described
The moccasin orchid or cypripedium grows at Bellevue Place with yellow white and purplish forms. A one foot high plant was collected near the Assembly grounds at Dixon after a search, and the article urges cultivation to preserve these rare wild beauties before they disappear.
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Bellevue Place
Gould
Chamberlain
Bellong
Dixon
Promises of Strict Rules at Pleasure Park Season
Fred Simonson the Pleasure Park pianist announced plans for a guarded season at Pier Island. He will assist John Prestin in park management and promises the same quality acts as the Chicago Opera House circuit. He pledges strict conduct rules and guards to ensure patron comfort and dignity.
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Mr. Simonson
Pleasure Park
Fred Simonson
Pleasure
Pieric-island
Simonson
John Prestin
Chicago Opera House
Tom O Connell Opens New Saloon in West Third Street
Thomas O Connell opened his new saloon on West Third Street in the former Keefe and Tahan location. The interior is remodeled with new fixtures and first class condition. A window display features four bevel plate mirrors and two gas jets, drawing notable attention from passersby.
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Tom
O’connell
Thomas “O'Connell
Excelsior
Keefe, & Tahan
Evers
Dixon Social Dance Tonight At I O O F Hall
A select dancing party will be held at the I O O F hall this evening. About a dozen Dixon couples are to attend with Newman’s Orchestra providing the music. Sterling residents have also been invited for what organizers expect to be a delightful social event.
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DIXON
1.O
F. Hall
Newman
Prairieville Graduation Draws Large Crowd at Village Church
A big crowd attended the Prairieville graduation ceremony last evening at the Village Church. The entire class participated in an excellent program with beautiful decorations and orderly presentations.
Prairieville Class of 05 Holds Commencement Program
The Prairieville school held a packed commencement last evening for the class of 05. Students and Miss Ida Meyers spoke about trees and U S history with choral songs by sixth and seventh graders. The decor featured green and white tokens, candles, and carnations, all arranged under Miss Page’s guidance. Reverend J W Jonson delivered prayers as Lee County Superintendent I F Edwards and Miss Page led the processional.
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Prairieville
Prairieville School
Pier van Vaulcter Ik
la Bor
Page
Ida Meyers
This Evening at Grace Church Ascension Bible Class
Local Grace Church hosts an Ascension Bible class this evening led by M C A. Sanlee. Attendees will study related passages and discuss implications for faith practice.
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Sanlee
Atwood and Hutton Buy Clatworthy Market in City
Homer Atwood and John Hutton purchase the Clatworthy meat market on West Third Street and rename it A. and H. Market. Atwood will manage the store and upgrade it to offer a first class line of meat and related goods, with Clatworthy taking possession of Hutton’s West Fifth Street property as part of the deal.
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Homer Atwood
John Hutton
W. H. Clatworthy
West Third Street
Atwood
Clatworthy
Brethren Church Leaders Attend National Conference in Bristol
Rev. and Mrs. Keltner head to Bristol Tennessee for the Brethren Church National Conference with preliminary meetings already begun. Expected large crowds may fill the venue, with past gatherings reaching up to fifty thousand attendees. No Sunday services will be held at their church next week but Sunday school and Christian workers meeting proceed as usual.
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P. R. Keltner
The
Brethren “Church
Bristol
Tenn
Safdar
Kellmer
Keltner
Christian Workers
New Bridges Proposal Fails To Pass In Ustick Township
A special election in Ustick township yesterday on borrowing 1250 dollars to build three iron bridges failed. The plan proposed bridges near M Drouch residence, Entwhistle property, and Robertson schoolhouse, with distances noted.
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Ustick
U ‘Stick
M. D. Crouch
G.¥ .Entwhistle
Robertson
Tragedy Near Flagg Station A Runaway Mule Harrows Man
M. L. Pickel a farmer near Flagg station Lee county suffered severe injuries when a runaway mule team and harrow dragged him in the barnyard. He sustained a broken nose lacerations rib fractures and extensive wounds but is reported to be alive and resting with hopes of recovery barring internal injuries. A Rochelle surgeon Dr Crowl attended him.
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M. L. Pickel
Flagg Station
Lee County
Ackel
Pickel
Rochelle
Crowl
Grass Growth Cited As Rains Boost Local Pastures
Pastures and meadows in this vicinity show lush growth after recent rains with small grain prospering. Warmer weather needed for rapid growth. cherry crop reports are not favorable though other fruits are in fair condition. With normal weather, overall crop conditions should be satisfactory.
Voelkersam Among the Dead in Russian Loss
Russian admiral slain aboard his ship as VoelkerSam is reported dead among the casualties. The incident marks a major naval loss with confirmed fatalities and military impact.
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Voelkersam
Russian Fleet Suffer Losses in Korean Strait Battle
Special to the Gazette reports large Russian naval losses in the Korean Strait action with three Izumrud class ships sunk. Prisoners are landing at Nagasaki and Sasebo amid captures of hospital ships Orel and Kostroma. Admiral Voelkersam is reported killed, while cruiser Izumrud reaches Viadovostok and more ships drift ashore near Nagato.
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London
Thy Standard-at-Tokip
Saise
Izumrud
Kniaz Souvaroff
Aurora
Hamada
Honshin
Japan
Shanghai
Orel
Kostroma
Sasebo
Nagasaki
Russia
Nagato
Tokio
Admiral Voelkersam
Oslabra
Hendricks Opens New Office Over Drug Store
Grand Master A. R. Hendricks of the Workmen has arranged his office above the Hendricks drug store in the Academy of Music block. The room features a roll top desk, book case, filing cases, a stenographer’s desk, a rug, pictures, and chairs. Miss Rena Cassell will serve as stenographer and assistant after completing her Sterling Business College course. The move has increased local post office activity and business in the area.
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A. R. Hendricks
Hendricks Drug Store
Academy of Music
Rena Cassell
Hendricks
Cassell
Sterling Business College
Manager Ward Denies Vaudeville Theatre Promise
Ward rejects a stage claim at the Opera Island venue alleging he promised Academy of Music scenery for the opening show. He says the assertion misstates facts and was possibly deliberate misreporting or a misunderstanding. He states he never promised use of the Academy’s scenery and defends his integrity.
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Operon Island
Academy of Music
Academy
Picnic Island
Verry
Wiss Grace Cliff Illile to Work at Evans Laundry
Wiss Grace Cliff is reported ill and unable to attend her duties at Evans Laundry. The absence affects routine duties and may require coverage or a substitute to maintain service.
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Wiss
Grace Cliff
The
Evans Laundry
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William Short
Rosy
Young People United
Homer Atwood and
John Hut
TON Buy Clatworthy
Sians
Korean
St. Petersburg
I¢umrud
Viadovostok
Ward
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