Walk Riders Do Have Friends in City Debate
Local discourse notes support for modifying the ordinance on walkers and pedestrians. Business leaders advocate revised rules to balance safety and mobility while preserving community access.
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12 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 12, 1905
Page
1
City Officials Back Bicycle Sidewalk Enforcement Strongly
Chief Gleason pledges strict enforcement of the sidewalk bicycle ban as city officers, merchants, and residents weigh repeal or modification. Interviews reveal support for fines and prosecutions while some call for repeal or remodeling to ease street-impaired days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gleason
Peter Peters
Killen
William Haglock
East Third Street
Gaukapp
Gaulrapp & Flock
West Third Street
I. L. Weaver
Supreme Court
Frank J. Bowtian
Jerome Gilbert
Gilbert Creamery Company
Richard Kannally
Fred Johnson
Aka Thomas
Lway Sta Way
New City
Counath
Harry Myers
Alschifer
W. R. Kirk
TC Aldermar Meister
BIKE RIDERS PLAN MEETING OVER ENFORCEMENT OF SIDEWALK LAW
Cyclists and supporters plan a mass meeting Friday evening at city hall at 8 to push repeal or remodeling of the sidewalk riding ordinance. About 300 cyclists statewide are invited to join the crowd shaping a petition for leniency or repeal and possible permanent organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST Ee
Odds Give A Programme At Baptist Church Parlor
The Baptist church youth ran a rainy evening musical in the church parlors with small attendance. Those in charge delivered a near complete program and the crowd present enjoyed the efforts. Receipts were modest, but every gain aids the youths toward their goal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
Hall Nears Completion in Farwell Block Occupied by Knights
Two handsome halls in the Farwell block built by Mrs J H Mooney are almost ready for occupancy. The third floor will host Knights of Columbus rooms with a reading room in the front, while the second floor large hall remains unleased possibly for the Woman's club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farwell
Viche Academy of Music
Knights ‘of Columbus
Woman's Club
Elliott Overseer Details DeKalb Building Plans
Elliott, superintendent of construction for the new government building, says the cornice will be painted white to match terra cotta trimmings and that the finished exterior will present a handsome appearance. Tin roofing work is advancing rapidly as excavations for the DeKalb project are completed and stone foundations are set to begin tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L_C. Elliott
DeKalb
Engineman Rourk Injured in Yard Accident
Jack Rourk a fireman on the switch engine at Northwestern yards was hurt this afternoon when his ankle turned as he coal up in the cab and he fell from the engine onto his left side. He injured his left hand and doctors fear bone fractures. The Dunbar Brothers store interior is being decorated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack_Rourk
Nelson
Rourk
Dunbar Brothers
Oakdale Camp Meeting Scheduled August 10 to 21
Oakdale community announces a camp meeting running from August 10 through August 21. Event organizers encourage attendance by residents and surrounding areas. Organizers list activities, gatherings, and daily worship in Oakdale.
Freeport Clergy Conference and Camp Meeting Dates Set
Pastors of the Freeport district of the United Evangelical Church held a conference Wednesday under Presiding Elder Anangst. Bishop Hartzler Dr Dubs and Trowbridge of Chicago will attend and address the camp meeting at Oakdale park August 10 to 21. Bishop Stanford preached Tuesday evening. Rev Carson and Rev Keagle contributed to the pastor visits discussion and Rev Keagle delivered the conference sermon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakdale Park Camp Meeting Association
Trinity Church
Freeport
R. Dubs
Hartzler
Trowbridge
Chicago
Mar- Shall
Stanford
United Evangelical Church
Anangst
Carson
Keagle
Miss Lottie White to Study Elocution at Chicago College
Miss Lottie White, long time Central school teacher, will not seek reappointment. She plans a complete elocution course at Columbia College of Expression in Chicago after finishing this term. Summer at home, then fall studies in Chicago. Her talent has entertained Sterling and Rock Falls crowds and she aims for excellent elocutionary positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lottie White
Central School
Columbia College of Expression of Chicago
Chicago College
Sterling
Rock Falls
This Evening Uniform Rank K of P Y M A CIA Bible Class
A local church group holds an evening Bible class hosted by the Uniform Rank Knights of Pythias and YMCA members. The event invites members to attend a focused study and fellowship session this evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. Y.M. CIA
Jordan Township Sunday School Convention at West Church
A Sunday school convention by Jordan township schools will meet at West Church on May 21 with two sessions at 2 PM and 8 PM. Readings, songs, devotions, papers, recitations, and a question box will fill the program, with invitations extended to all interested in Sunday school work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jordan Township
West Church
Amos Hoak
C. H. Gordon
C-H-Gordon
John_Giffrow
Leta_Pfundstein
Jennie Jacob
Bertha _lalbott
I. M. Philips
Amos "Hoak
Rev. Schneider
Repairs Chosen For Church Sills At Presbyterian Meeting
At a prayer meeting the Presbyterian church will hold a business session to discuss repairs. Carpenters report most sills rotted due to dry rot from long closed vent holes under the basement. Replacement may cost hundreds to about $1000. Safety remains intact and services continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Lightning Strike Hits Dixon Area School and Barn
A May 11 report from Dixon Illinois describes a lightning bolt that struck a barn and a Kingdom school, injuring Reid March and a hired man while only lightly injuring a father and others. The school suffered major damage yet no fatalities, and twenty children plus a teacher escaped with injuries limited to minor burns and shock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dixon
the Gazette
Reid March
Marchand
Kingdom School
Dion
Sterling
Delp Couple Welcome Daughter Last Evening
Mr and Mrs Charles Delp announced the birth of a daughter last evening. The family resides at an unspecified location and the announcement notes the new arrival without additional details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Delp
Four Horses Killed in Barn By Lightning at Harms Farm
A severe electrical storm last night struck a barn owned by George Harms east of Prairieville, killing four horses and stunning two others. The bolt split rafters and spread through the stable as Harms and his wife were unharmed. Flooding occurred on nearby roads and creeks, but city infrastructure largely escaped damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ase Sterling
Hicinity
Elkhorn Creek
Sugar Creek
Pennington
Fourteenth Avenue
George Harms
Prairieville
Harms
New Potatoes Arrive From Chicago At Local Market
New potatoes have reached the Sterling market from Chicago with unclear origin. They are sold by grocers at six for twenty five cents or fifty cents a peck. Old potatoes remain common and cheaper, selling from twenty five to forty cents a bushel. Farmers question selling to grocers as hog feed grows in consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Vandyke and Eaton to Open Week at Academy of Music
The Vandyke and Eaton company opens a week long engagement at the Academy of Music Monday night. Their repertoire includes news plays with metropolitan success and first rate scenic equipment. Miss Ellie Eaton stars with a graceful voice and strong stage presence, supported by a balanced eighteen member company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vandyke ,& Eaton
Vandyke & Eaton Company
Academy of Music
Ellie Eaton
Tareé
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Jordan
OF Township
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Elkohan
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Palmyra
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