Anniversary celebration for Ss D E Ry line
The Ss D and E Ry announce an anniversary celebration marking years of service and community impact. Details on date location and events will be announced by the railway company.
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09 May 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
May 09, 1905
Page
1
Joint celebration planned for Sterling and Dixon rail line opening
Citizens of Sterling and Dixon push a dual city event to mark the Sterling Dixon and Eastern Electric railway opening. Plans consider a picnic along the line with a Sterling band, two speakers, music, a baseball game between Sterling and Dixon, and a large supper. The movement aims to unite the towns and boost local ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sterling
Dixon
Sterlinig
Eastern
Gap Grove
Oak Park
Mineral Springs
Dixon and Eastern Electric Railway
Dixon's Great Tragedy: Rock River Bridge Collapse
The Dixon bridge disaster occurred thirty two years ago on a May Sunday when the Rock River span collapsed. Forty two fatalities were reported with thirty seven drowned or crushed by iron, and many more injured as a crowd gathered for baptisms watched from the riverbank. Women and girls comprised most of the victims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dixon
Rock-river
Ex Mayor Johnson Returns From International Tour
Former Chicago mayor John R. Johnson arrived home after a three month trip visiting Gulf Islands the Isthmus Central America and Mexico. He traveled on a special Cook County Democracy train to Cuba Bermuda Yucatan and the isthmus then on to Mexico. He enjoyed the journey and returned with a tan and happiness to be home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson
Gulf Islands
Isthmus
Central America
Mexico
John R. Johnson
America
Cuba
Chicago
Cook County Democracy
Bermuda Islands
Yucatan
Colon
Rate War With Electric Lines Near Chicago Deepens
The Elgin Press notes growing competition between the third rail electric line and steam railways from Aurora to Chicago. Commutation offers of fifty four rides for 9 dollars compare with sixty rides for 10 dollars from railroads. Officials near Chicago may meet to discuss local traffic and potential fare reductions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Chicago
Northwestern
Milwaukee Roads
Hirtc
Qol Vici
Aurora, Elgin & Chicago Traction Company
Aurora
Joliet
Milwaukee
Locusts Burrow Deep Between Seventeen Year Cycles
Residents report digging up locusts of the seventeen year variety while planting gardens and preparing soil. Insects emerge every seventeen years and descend back into the earth, eluding deep wells. Observers note the ground now contains many of the insects ready to surface in spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vicinigs
Dedrock
Sterling flotilla lights up river with boats and beer schooners
The Sterling flotilla moved on the river yesterday with about twenty launches and around fifty row boats. Pleasure seekers enjoyed an ideal day on the placid waters as boats dotted the riverbanks. Stevedores worked industriously. no strikes reported. Mr and Mrs David Sechey returned from Prophetstown after a several day visit. A man injured months ago at the Q bridge has recovered and resumed his job at the Rock Falls depot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sterling
David Sechey
Prophetstown
Seels
Rock Falls
Woman's Club Elects New Officers At Year End
Last meeting of the official year was held Saturday with many members present as the Woman's Club announced new officers and plans for the coming year.
Mrs Kehr New President Leads Woman's Club
The Woman's club held its May meeting with Mrs Bowman presiding. Officers and committees were announced for the coming year including Mrs Kehr as president and a permanent civic improvement committee. Philanthropic work received emphasis with an appropriation to Hull House supplies. The event featured vocal and instrumental solos and a generous reception, with thanks extended to city papers for coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Club
Bowman
Mmetr
Hull-House
Burkholder
Sadie Murphy
W. N. Haskell
G. B. “Dillon
John—Lawrence
V S.—Ferguson
Jane Ke
F-Pennington
J. B. Howatt
Eeeee J. Sweet
Siles_ Sophie. Cruse
O-Kihe-Ytco
Miss E. Coe
Miss B. Murphy
McBride
Sampson
House
E. Tuttle
Airs-T-Hetsted
Fannie ‘van -Horne
Earley
Rock Falls
This Evening Painters Company E Drill
Knights of Columbus hosts reception to Reverend Ed dovin Weary at parish house tonight as part of parish activities and social event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Drill
T. Ofc
Knights-of-Columbus
Knights of the Globe
dovin—Weary
Kratz Reports Missing Shoes After Barn Delivery
M. L Kratz says he bought two pairs of new shoes and stored one pair in his delivery wagon after bringing them to his barn. By this morning the shoes were missing and he is positive he knows who took them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. L Kratz
Kratetéoh
Mrs Eva McBride to Arrive This Evening
Miss Eva McBride, sister of Mrs E C Bassett and formerly of this city, will arrive here this evening to visit the Bassett home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eva, McBride
E. C. Bassett
Formely
Evenng Or & Visie
Basse
Man Gores Bull Attack Leaves Sterling Man Bruised
James H. Woodburn, a Sterling resident, was slightly injured Saturday evening when a Jersey bull charged him in his barn. He knocked the animal unconscious with a club after the bull turned vicious, then walked home to wash and recover before returning to the scene. Woodburn, a longtime nursery worker, believes the bull has learned a lesson and fears no further trouble. From historic Ephrata, four Revolutionary War era picture postals were received showing Brother and Sister Houses near Ephrata, weathered but standing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James H. Woodburn
West ‘End
Sterling
President Roosevelt to Visit Clinton Illinois on Wednesday
President Theodore Roosevelt will stop in Clinton on Wednesday morning for a brief address to residents. Preparations by Mayor John B. Lewis include school participation, wildflower bouquets, and decorative arrangements. The Northwestern Railway plans strict safety measures with stops at Sterling Dixon and DeKalb en route to Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago & Northwestern
Theodore Roosevelt
W. A. Marsh
John B. Lewis
Rock Falls
Washington
Clinton
Whiteside County
Fulton
Union Grove
Morrison
Round Grove
Rock Island Junction
Galt
Sterling
Northwestern
Bowen
Hiinois
Mr. Beecher
Chicago
Dixon
DeKalb
Ant-Hunater
Sewing in schools heads toward junior high handwork program
The committee on course of study recommends hand work for grades one through five under special teachers in drawing and manual training and suggests sewing for girls in grades six and seven in place of knife work. The resolution was passed by the board of education at Rochester at Tuesday's regular meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Roch Isar
Tuestal Ovendas
Bathers Brave River Swim Amid Cold Waters
Report shows several young Americans braved chilly river water to enjoy the novelty of a river bath. Observers noted their fearless plunge and enthusiasm despite the cold.
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Reme
Ss. D
E. RY
Begin Press
STEAM
NEW_OFFICERS
KEHR_NEW
Civic
M. L. Kratz
JAMES_H
Ephrata
Lancaster County
W. W. Davis
Lfe
Wagner
Lewis
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