Savanna Tragedy Ends in Double Loss and Suicide
Dan Berry, a prominent Savanna lawyer, was killed in Savanna on Monday morning. Bothwell Pulford then died by suicide in his barn at 7:25 AM, gunshot to the forehead. The two bereaved families face public sorrow as inquests and funerals proceed.
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Savannay
Assas
Dan—Berry
Bothwell Pulford
Pulford
W. C. Jones
Frank Williams
Berry
Pulfordy
Daniel Berry
Daniel] Berry
Savanna
Chicago-Milwaukee & St._Paul
Morrison
Masonic Fraternity
Morrrison
Morrison Lodge of Masons
Morrison Cemetery
Daniel S. Berry
Mississippi
Carroll County
Bofhwell- Pulford
Annual convention of Christian churches closes in Illinois
The First District Christian Churches convention in Walnut ends after a profitable session with about 125 delegates, electing Dr C C Kost of Dixon as president and approving a $500 mission fund. Next meeting set for Polo with missions to expand in Rock Falls Polo Freeport and wider northern Illinois. James A. Pierce of Sterling spoke on Baptist and Disciples agreement, welcomed by attendees.
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Christian -Churches -of
Ilinois
Christian-churches
Northern
Illinois
Walnut
Polo
C. C. Kost
Dixon
H. Hughes
Rockford
O. F. Jordan
Rock Falls
Freeport
James A. Pierce
Baptist Church of
Sterling
Gladis
Wedding Bells at Coleta United Hugh Brown and Emma Crum
A quiet Tuesday evening ceremony at Rev Gordon In Coleta joined Hugh Brown and Emma Crum in matrimony at the parsonage. A reception at the groom’s parents’ home followed with close relatives and friends, a splendid supper, and joyful games. The couple will live at the groom’s parents’ residence for now.
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Hugh Brown
Miss
Emma” “Crum
Mr. Gordon
Coleta
Emma Crum
C”A. Brown
Genesee Township
C. Crum
Co‘leta
Good Road Missionaries and Officials of National Association
A report outlines the role of the Good Road Missionaries and other officials within the National Association, detailing organizational aims, leadership, and ongoing community road effort projects coordinated by the group.
National Good Roads Tour Begins Across the West
A National Good Roads Association special train led by President W H Moore travels this week with officers and reporters aboard. The May 28 tour stops include Fremont Nebraska for a scheduled convention as officials promote road improvements.
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National Good - Roads—association
W. H. Moore
National Good Roads Association
St. Louis
Martin Dodge
Agricultural Department
United States
Washington
D. C
Charles G. Canfield
National—Good—Roads Association
Cleveland
Ohio
T. P. Rixey
Missouri
National Good Roads Asociation
William Bradburn
Texas
National
Good Roads Association
Moore
Homer Dodge
Frank E. Baldwin
A. S. Bann
National Good Rioads Association Association
Jackgennile-Pine
Associated Press
National Association
Presse
Fremont
Nebraska
Piano Contests Rule Explainer Sparks Whiteside County Talk
A local notice explains an up to date piano contest rule system causing much county interest. It outlines that phrases must follow a T and E word constraint, require a single word containing the club name letters, and demand full signer details with instrument type and make.
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Whiteside County
Conor
Spanish War Veteran Keefer Dies at Amboy
William C Keefer a Spanish American War veteran died Wednesday at his home in Amboy He enlisted at Amboy and served in Company B Sixth Regiment Geneseo He contracted the disease while on duty in Porto Rico and was about thirty five years old United Spanish American War Veterans will conduct the funeral and Dixon veterans are urged to attend.
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William C.keefer
Amboy
Dixon
Express drivers strike prompts senator pledge and forcible office seizure
Senator Platt, president of the Express company, said the striking Chicago drivers will never be taken back. In Philadelphia Mayor Weaver seized the offices of public safety and public works with four detectives guarding the offices and a tense standoff reported.
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New York
Platt
United States
Express ‘Company
Chicago
Illinois Sunday School Convention Sets Attendance Record
A state convention of Illinois Sunday schools drew nearly two hundred delegates, the largest gathering in its history. Delegates from almost every county attended with many young men taking active roles in discussions. Whiteside County sent I M Philips Henry Helms Hugh Miller Bert Baer Rev Are Pierce Theodore Trouth and J Ewers. A Jerusalem pilgrims banquet followed the reception last night with twenty nine visitors sharing reports and experiences.
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Clinton
Imelva
Ilinois
Whiteside
I. M. Philips
Henry Helms
Hugh—Miler
Bert—Baer
Are Pierce
Theodore Trouth
J. Ewers
Jerusalem
Holy City
Second Ward Victorious In Ward Baseball Contest
A large crowd of schoolboys watched the Second ward beat the Third ward 4 to 5 in a local baseball game played last evening between Fifth and Sixth avenues. The Second ward lineup included Leinbach Beien Real Thomas Argraves with the Third ward lineup featuring Williams Ferris McFadden Galt Ferris Duffies Lawson Donaldson Seislinger.
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Leinbach
Beien P
Real
Thomas
Argraves
Williar Lliams
Ferris Cp
McFadden
Galt
Ferris
Duffiess
Lawson
Donaldson
Seislinger If
Woodlawn Stock Sale Attracts Buyers Despite Weather
The Woodlawn Stock company sale of blooded stock is underway at the farm west of town this afternoon. A large crowd attends, including buyers from distant areas. Despite bad weather this morning, the sale proceeds with higher prices for steers.
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Woodlawn
Woodlawn Stock Company
Stecl
Funeral of J F Happer in Morrison and Albany burial
The funeral of Joseph Happer was held this morning at 100 o clock at the family home in Morrison. Rev Mr Wenz of the Methodist church preached the sermon. The Modern Woodmen attended in a body and escorted the remains to Albany for burial where Masonic rites were observed this afternoon.
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J.f--Happer
Joseph- -Happer
Morrison
Wenz
Methodist Church
Tinus
Albany
City Dads and Scavenger The Ordinance
City officials debate a municipal ordinance amid a council meeting with residents present. The item appears tied to public works and city code changes, though details remain unclear from the fragmentary OCR text.
City Scavenger Contract Void After Irregular Appointment
A special city council session amended the scavenger ordinance to limit duties to collecting slops and kitchen refuse and to remove dead animals. Mayor Lewis said the current scavenger appointment was illegal and bids were improperly awarded to W H Shrader at sixty five dollars monthly. The council debated outside hires and awaited next steps as the mayor delayed action.
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Lewis
W. H. Shrader
W. M. Shrader
Stevens
Weaver
Heckman
Amos B.ahrens
Sixth Street
Locust Street
John Bobents
W.H. Strader
Funeral for Timothy Buckley Held at St Marys Church
The last rites for Timothy Buckley were conducted this afternoon with a 2:00 service at the family home and a 2:30 Mass at St Marys Church, Father James J Bennett officiating. The casket was laid to rest in Calvary Cemetery as a large gathering of relatives and friends attended. Knights of Columbus carried the remains to the grave.
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Timothy Buckley
St. Mary's Church
James J Bennett
Calvary Cemetery
Knights of Columbus
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Christ
First District
Dr. C. ©. Eost
THE
the Good Road Missionaries
Zette
Knights of Pythias
Hostetter
Carnation Club
I. 9
O. F. Hall
U.S
Express CO
Weaver-of
Philadelphia
AT_CLINTON
Jerusa
Ward
General School
Wallace School
Scav
Enger
Timothy
Buckley
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