19 Sep 1905
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Newspaper
Sterling Semi Weekly Gazette
Location
Sterling, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1905
Page
1
A terse incident report notes Deke Ewing, identified as a Black individual, involved in a brutal act described as dashing through a pan of hot lard. Details on location Maggie Wright's place and context are limited in the fragment.
Miss Margaret Wright suffered severe burns after Deacon Ewing, a Galt House cook, threw a pan of hot oil and eggs in her face during a domestic dispute. He fled the city but faces a state warrant as residents condemn the act and await legal action.
A city council vote is expected tonight on repairing East Third Street from Third to Ninth Avenues. Aldermen argue the deplorable condition warrants fall work, with residents to bear curb costs if the project proceeds, despite high bonded debt delaying other paving.
Gas supply failed at the plant causing several hours of dim light last evening. Churches and shops relying on illuminating gas turned to kerosene lamps until repairs restored full service by morning.
A Marion township couple, Andrew Morris and his wife Jesabelle, who wed in Scotland in 1844, died within 48 hours of each other. Their double funeral is set for Wednesday at 10 AM at the Amboy Presbyterian Church, with burial in Prairie Repose Cemetery.
The G. M. D. Legg Poultry Company has started using the Woodlawn station for feeding and slaughtering poultry for market this season. Most slaughtering will occur at Woodlawn, with West Fourth Street facilities serving as packing and shipping HQ. Large numbers of ducks and chickens are already being fed and killed, and the workforce will grow through winter.
The city discusses which street has the greatest number of bumps on its surface Locust Street and Third Street are the focus residents have debated this for weeks and may refer the question to the historical Society for a formal argument at upcoming high school meetings tests have been made by riders who counted bumps but refused to reveal the total.
In Rockford Illinois on September 18 burglars cut two holes in the large plate glass windows of Al E Henry’s jewelry store and stole jewels and diamonds worth about $500 before escaping. The store is described as the largest exclusive jewelry shop in the city.
The Fourth Avenue council votes to install a concrete curb along the street. Officials say the project will improve drainage and pedestrian safety, with construction slated to begin next month and completed within two weeks.
A vast petition seeks two miles of curb along Fourth Avenue from Sixteenth to Third Street. Property owners would fund the curb with the city paying street extensions, envisioning a whitewashed slush curb that beautifies the avenue into a boulevard.
A group of Yates men plot to unseat candidate Cannon amid local political contest. The move signals heightened tension as campaigns intensify in the district.
Court ruler orders arrest warrant for Milton Green on adultery grounds in the Ida Jane Green versus Milton Green divorce suit. Judge Frater notes the husband left his wife in Portland after bringing her from Illinois and living with another woman. Assistant Prosecuting Attorney John F. Miller represents Ida Jane Green as the case is continued indefinitely.
Yates emissaries seek to back a dummy Yates candidate in Cook County to pressure Speaker Cannon out. The scheme ties Deneen and Yates, targets tariff revision, and may involve Dawes for a senatorial bid or comptroller post. Local bosses oppose Yates, with Park Board decisions limiting chances.
Amos Hoover of Sixth Avenue reports a successful peach harvest from two five year old white freestone trees on his lawn. The trees yielded a bountiful crop this fall, unprotected except for natural shelter, with fruit described as delicious and seed-free. The trees originated from Iowa stock and overlook the street.
Grace Church evening vespers drew a very large crowd with hundreds unable to enter. The same classical program as last Sunday, refreshed decorations, and full aisles with chairs filled the space. Next Sunday the choir and Professor Myers will sing at the Episcopal church in Morrison before traveling by noon train to lead vesper service.
T. M. Davis began a visit to assess land for possible purchase. If conditions are satisfactory he plans to buy and relocate, leaving his barbering job in the current location.
A benefit dance for John McCormick is set for tomorrow evening at the Armory Hall. Tickets are selling well at seventy five cents each, with the Academy of Music orchestra providing music. Proceeds go to McCormick who recently broke his leg playing ball at Central Park on Labor Day.
In a friendly letter Prof Nathaniel Butler of the University of Chicago praises Davis lectures on American literature. He recalls Butler’s Lowell focused course delivered years ago and praises the planned high school literary addresses for the season as a useful and delightful university extension effort.
The Strerling Department store nears the end of a multi day nine cent sale praised as very successful. Patrons from miles around crowded the shop with many townspeople attending. The firm promises another even larger sale to follow in the near future.
A son named Karl-Foote Buck was born to Mr. and Mrs. William G. Buck of Earlsville Illinois on September 16, 1905. The Buck family is well known in Sterling with many relatives in the area.
A short report notes the horse named Sweet was ruled off the race track at Morrison racecourse. No further details are provided about the ruling or subsequent actions.
William S. Sweet owner of Robert S. accuses Morrison Fair association and the American Trotting association of unfair action. Sweet was barred from all tracks for not paying a $20 entrance fee in the 2:20 pace, though he entered Robert S. in two classes and won the 2:30 race. Morrison allowed the horse to run the 2:30 race after the fee dispute. Sweet would pay under protest. A Clinton fair week race remains uncertain as officials seek resolution. A Jordan town hall dancing party with Prestin's Orchestra is announced for Wednesday.
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