Robbery by two armed men at Northwest City farm
A farmer A Haywood and son Howard were held by two men posing as United States marshals. The robbers tied the family and stole $75 to $76.50 plus a gold item after threatening to burn them. The Haywoods freed themselves and alerted police, describing the suspects and a Columbia buggy driven by a town mare of about 1,000 pounds. The attackers fled toward the east after ransacking the house and eating the pantry items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard
Aurora
Mr. Haywood
Miss Haywood
Haywood
Frank McManus
McManuses
Columbia
Mrs Henry Stein Dies At Her Home
Louisa Stricher Stein aged 70 years, 5 months, 7 days, died at 205 Hunter Avenue on Sunday November 29. Born June 22 1838 in Mecklenburg Schwerin Neubuckeo Germany she came to the United States in 1860 and lived in New Lenox Joliet. She leaves Henry L. Stein and three daughters Mrs Lizzie Schodp Mrs Emma C Braun and Mrs Louisa Stauffenberg with spouses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisa Stricher Stein
Henry Stein
Hunter Avenue
Mecklenburg, Schwerien
Neubuckeo
Germany
New Lenox
Joliet
Henry L. Stein
Lizzie Schodp
Emma C. Braun
C. M. Braun
Louisa Stauffenberg
Charles Stauffenberg
Sage Endowment Drive For Bible Society Reaches Half Million
Dr Villars reports progress on the Sage Endowment Fund for the American Bible Society as it nears its 90th anniversary. Mrs Sage offers 500000 dollars to match a raised sum by December 81st, with pledges contingent on full funding and interest used to sustain ongoing work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Villars
Sage
American Bible Society
Artful Yaqui Musician Draws Comparisons Across Cultures
A feature on a Yaqui devotee of Spanish music in a camp setting. The article notes political ambivalence, social interest, and a calm, reflective mood. It describes Yaqui people as tall, strong workers and contrasts Mexican and American life while detailing camp scenes and musical performance.
Paradise reminiscences in Paradise Arizona 1908
J Populist Ferriss reports from Paradise Arizona. He recalls political divisions in cities, polling delays, and a defeated congressman candidate. The piece mentions Theodoro Hampe the illustrator, Rucker Canyon, Hearst papers, and local canyons Cave Creek and Whitewater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theagdore Hampe
Lves
Fucker Canyon
Whitewater
Rucker
Mr. Hampe
Ferna
Amine
Aspace Wana
Hearst
Frisco
Davenport
Oregon
New York
Rucker Canyon
Forest Service
Cave Creek
Tennessee
Big State Corn Exposition Highlights Indian Village and Bird Exhibit
Springfield reports two major draws at the state corn exposition the Indian village from Garden River reserve Canada and a state farm exhibit of game birds. crowds toured the glassed enclosures noting exotic plumage antler-like tail feathers and a wide list of native and foreign species including quail grouse and ducks. An Ojibwa showcase demonstrated traditional dress ceremonies and corn dancing with household camps, and the village program featured war dance, ceremonies, and corn harvest rites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
State Farm
Auburn, Jr
Armory Building
China
Desert
Mongolia
Lady Amherst
Reeves
Orthern
Elliotte Mts
Nulgpo
Formosa
Mongolian
Garden River Reservation
Canada
Also Mentioned on This Page
Rob
A. Haywood
Northwest
Lon
A. A. Haywood
Bing
Bogey
United States Marshals
Jmons
Ng Howard
Tve
Mr. Hayou
Sage Endowment
Water Country
Sician
Perfecto
Guaymas
Yucatan
Arizona
Tex Canyon
Meadow Brook
Congress
Peer
Spreckels
Haney
Langdon
Gavesnon Hughes
Reuff
J. Populist Ferriss
Paradise
The
Forest Rangers
Ruckers Canyon
Chiricahuas
Erickson and
Stewart
Poe
Bucker’s Corner
Seth Gibler
Illinois
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