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Newspaper
Sterling Semi Weekly Gazette
Location
Sterling, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1905
Page
8
In Prophetstown and nearby locales, residents report visitors and departures, weddings, illnesses, and travels. Notable items include marriages at LeRoy Talcott, visits by Mona Keefe and Nichols of Oak Park, and the Berges wedding at Hooppole.
Mrs Jason Bean and children Clare Emma and Hazel leave for Fargo and Obern ND to visit relatives. Mrs Beans parents will soon celebrate their golden wedding anniversary. Street work planned between Second and Third avenues to raise the thoroughfare level. Mrs Hanson and son Frank depart for Waterloo IA after Bittert Hanson wedding. Fred Jurgens suffers from diptheria. I N Sturtevant of Mapleton IA leases Commercial House on First avenue and will run a first class boarding and lodging house. Mrs George Hirth shows improvement. Patterson Brainerd Carnival advance man Mr Nichols in town with Ed Nullen for July 10 to 15 street carnival publicity. J G Limerick travels to Rockford for Home Fraternal League business. John Pippett's Sons ship cattle to Chicago. Coe Schutt ship hogs to Chicago. Mrs E A Taylor Miss Mary Geyer and Master Howard Geyer visit relatives in Dakota Ill and Stephenson county. E T Brows opens new billiard parlors in Frank Building basement with high class service. H Geyer sells piano to WH Woodring. Mr and Mrs Ted Williams and Fred Billhorn go to Dixon for funeral of William Bradley. bring a pillow design as floral tribute. Thomas Coward mourns loss of walking stick given by grandson Ira Kadel.
The audience cheered when Marvel was named the nation's choice and Ruth Limerick emerged from a barrel wearing white with a flower wreath. Praise was given to Mrs Love and Mrs Torrey of Chicago for directing the entertainment fund and to Mrs BE R Nims president of the Mite society for organizing the event. The two Sundays of singing at the Congregational church drew admiration from city residents and participants alike.
A petition in Coloma township and Rock Falls asks A R Hendricks the township school treasurer to permit a special election to elect a five member high school board to levy taxes. The move is widely signed and expected to be approved as required by law. Once granted the election date will be announced.
A cantata last evening in Frank's hall drew a fair crowd more impressed than opening night. Audiences enjoyed fresh features and strong soloists as the old maids provoked laughter while the court officer struggled to restore order.
Morrison team from Rock Falls yesterday defeated the local M. and K. amateur squad on the home diamond by 12 to 3. From the start the professionals proved too fast for the locals, who admitted they could not keep up. A good crowd saw the exhibition despite the lopsided score.
A collection of wry reflections on seasons at Leisure. It ponders hats and timing for wise minds and notes the strain of vacation on service workers. The piece jokes about love letters edits, washing hair, picnics, and the lure of new tan shoes amid summer chores and laundry bills. The tone is light and pensive.
A lyrical fragment describes coastal scenes with sea, sand, and glinting waters. It muses on freedom and nature amid a suggestion to place firecrackers before the Fourth, hinting at holiday preparations and the value of life.
The line laments how the constant grind to earn a living traps people in work, leaving little opportunity to actually enjoy life or pursue meaningful activities beyond daily duties. It suggests a critique of modern hustle and its impact on well being.
The article highlights Herbert Byram of Princeton as a standout freshman pitcher likened to Harvard’s Walter Clarkson, praising his control and potential rise. It notes George La Chance’s release from the Boston Americans and his storied history with multiple clubs, plus comments on the American League and pitching dynamics including the spitball.
The text notes Jack struggles with the dead man’s curve, overwork injuring his arm, leaving him unable to work. It reflects a fierce pennant race with Washington’s weakness last year giving a brief breather, but now every game carries high tension as teams stay on edge.
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