Elgin Man Shoots Self in Park After Staged Alarm
Arnold Luetgert, brother of Adolph Luetgert the Chicago sausage magnate convicted in 1899, commits suicide in Lord's Park Elgin before witnesses. He fired three shots to draw attention and died an hour later. Mrs. Ewert Aston witnessed the event in shock as Luetgert’s history in Elgin and Chicago businesses is noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Arnold Leuutgert
Adolph Luertzgert
Chicago
State’s
Lord's Park
Ewert Aston
Luetgert Fred
Luetgert
Ashland Avenue
Wanted Cook and dining room girl for Hotel Colenso
Help wanted notices list positions at Hotel Colenso including a cook and dining room girl. Also a general help-wanted entry for a Lady roomer or a couple. Additional items include items for sale and lost property with contacting details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colenso
Weather forecast for Iowa from Washington dispatch
Special to the Evening Journal reports rain tonight and Tuesday with warmer conditions in most areas, but colder in the northwest tonight and on Tuesday as a colder air mass moves in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
The
Evening Journal
Iowa
Local notes on travel visits and commerce in area
J W Maxwell rode as a Havre passenger this morning while Frank Stewart visited Muscatine. Mrs J W Couch set off for Chillicothe Mo. Foley's Studio announces new style photo mounts. Frank Sage visited Delta on business, returning by Branch train. Ralph Frazey of Brighton visited his sister Mrs Frank McClean. Elizabeth Griffith of Winfield changed cars here en route home from the Junction. Mrs Nate Babcock and daughter Josephine head to Englewood Ill. Mrs J A DeHarpport returned to Ainsworth after a city day. Mrs L P Jackson spent Saturday in the city and returned to West Chester. City’s US Line accepts orders by phone for prompt service, address required. Foley’s Honey and Tar promotes cough relief and lung strength. Lemon’s Pharmacy offers the genuine in a yellow package. Dr Ida Bailey and daughter Alliene left for Columbia Mo, where Alliene takes a position as assistant physical culture instructor at a girls seminary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Star
J. W. Maxwell
Havre
Frank Stewart
Muscatine
J. W. Couch
Chillicothe
Foley
Frank Sage
Delta
Ralph Frazey
Brighton
Frank McClean
Elizabeth Griffith
Winfield
Nate Babcock
Josephine
Englewood
Ill
Ida Bailey
Miss Alliene
Columbia, Mo
County News Overview of Local Happenings
Brief roundup of community events across the county including social gatherings, school activities, and notable municipal updates. Reports highlight neighborly efforts, upcoming meetings, and public notices shaping local life.
Socials and visits fill weekend in Wellman area
Oct 19 notes show Dr and Mrs Hay of Washington visiting at the Fenton home while Joe Frederick of Los Angeles visits the John White home. Several Washington residents stay overnight at the Lease and Bishop homes. A large gathering at the Bishop country home followed by light refreshments. Others travel to Winfield Mt. Pleasant and Missouri. Embroidery Club meets with 24 ladies attending and a two course luncheon served. Protracted meetings begin at the M E church and will last four to five weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Hay
Washington
Fenton
Joe Frederick
Los Angeles
Cal
John White
Er. J. Harvey
R. E. Lease
Joe Wolf
Baby
Harry Bishop
Mary Lease
D. H. Fox
Winfield
B. F. Brown
M. M. Shoemaker
Mt. Pleasant
Missouri
David Brown
Watson
Harold Helscher
Homer Smith
Iowa City
Nichols
Dubuque
D. P. Martin
John Oldaker
Wellman
J. O. Singmaster
West Chester Baptists bid farewell with social
Oct 16 social by Philatha and Baraca classes at the West Chester Baptist Church home of A. Knapp. Grace Swartz Libbie Newton Mattie Statler served light refreshments. Will Plummer and Walter Statler helped. Mrs C A Knupp surprised by her SS class who gave a rug. S K Statler ill with rheumatism, improving. Frank McAvoy helping this week with S K Statler’s work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philatha
Baraca
West Chester Baptist Church
Judd Oliver
Des Moines
Methodist Hospital
S. K. Statler
Frank McAvoy
Keota Socials Mention Oskaloosa Trip and Chicago Visit
Misses Alice Keiser and Kate Glover left for Oskaloosa to visit friends and attend a missionary convention. Mr. and Mrs. Henderson Harris arrived from Chicago after staying with their sons Milan and Ned Harris. Mrs. J. N. Reinert hosted a gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Keiser
Kate Glover
Oskaloosa
Henderson Harris
Chicago
Milan
Ned Harris
J. N. Reinert
Vinci Cod Liver and Iron Tonic Banner Testimonial
A Lakewood New Jersey reader testifies that after four bottles of Vinci her twelve year old daughter, previously run down, gained eight pounds and restored vitality. The ad claims Vinci strengthens children and adults, relieves chronic coughs and bronchitis, with a money back guarantee if no benefit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vinci
T. Simmons
Main St
Lakewood
N. J
Cook & Sherman
Washington
Forgey & Sohn Dissolved. A B Forgey Seeks Settlements
Notice states Forgey & Sohn dissolved and A B Forgey will collect all outstanding accounts originally from October & claims all accounts as his property. He will be at Clyde Brown's Buggy Shop on South Marion Ave to settle. unpaid bills after November 1 will go to a collector.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forgey & Sohn
A. B
Notice G. A. R. Regular Post Meeting Tomorrow Night
J C Boice and P C Rosa urge a good attendance at the G A R Regular Post meeting scheduled for tomorrow night. Susie Johnson has returned to her home near Verdi after a brief visit in this city at the Oliver Gray home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Boice
P. C
Susie Johnson
Verdi
Oliver Gray
Thief in a High School
Detroit reports persistent petty theft at Central high school across all departments. Past incidents led to locker spending and big losses from pockets and purses. now students carry books and small items between rooms to guard them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Central High School
Death of a Veteran Politician in St. Louis
Captain Daniel Able, 81, veteran politician and river pilot, died in St. Louis on October 19. He began his river career on the Ocean Wave in 1846 and helped found the St. Louis and Memphis Packet company. Able served as sergeant-at-arms at the Democratic national convention of 1876 which nominated Tilden and Hendricks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Daniel Able
Hunting accident injuries reported near Menominee
William Kahle was shot in the right shoulder by his son while hunting near Ingallerton. Wesley Sweet and Arthur Davis wounded each other in a rabbit hunt with Sweet shot in the throat and Davis in the leg. Louis Erickson lost an arm from an accidental discharge of his shotgun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Menominee, Mich
William Kahle
Ingalleton
Wesley Sweet
Arthur Davis
Sweet
Davis
Louis Erickson
United States Fleet Reaches Yokohama Harbor Enthu siasm Welcomes
The U S battleship fleet arrived at Yokohama and met a warm reception from the city and surrounding countryside. General Count Hichitsura Nodzu, 68, famed for his role in the Russo Japanese War, is dead at Yokio. The King and Queen of Spain have left Paris for Madrid. The International Road Congress adjourned in Paris to meet in Brussels in 1910. Fire caused 125000 dollars damage to the Youngston Iron and Steel Roofing plant. Cincinnati total registration stands at 98786, up 8002 from 194?
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Yokohama
Hichitsura Nodzu
Yokio
Spain
Paris
Madrid
International Road Congress
Brussels
Buffalo
New York
Youngston (O.) Lron and Steel
Cincinnati
Stranger in Oyster Bay Seeks Audience with Roosevelt
A man in a large Rough Rider hat caused a stir in Oyster Bay insisting on meeting President Roosevelt at Sagamore Hill. He was stopped at the gate by Noah Seaman, Roosevelt's superintendent, and wandered into the woods after claiming a hidden business. No departure observed as of this writing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oyster Bay
N. Y
Roosevelt
Sagamore Hill
Noah Seaman
Seaman
Washington
Has Heavy Liabilities as Gay & Co Faces Bankruptcy
Boston October 19 FE AH Gay & Co stock brokers with offices on Congress street have been petitioned into bankruptcy by creditors. The firm consists of Eben H Gay and Joseph W Jack on. An assignment was made to John Reynolds on August 8 by agreement of major creditors, business liquidated instead of bankruptcy. Reynolds says over 50 percent of creditor banks agreed to a six month loan extension. Liabilities feared to reach eight million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
AH. Gay & Co
Congress Street
Eben H. Gay
Joseph W. Jackon
John ST. Reynolds
Reynolds
Take Kidney or Bladder Disease Medicine Now
Advice urges immediate treatment to prevent Bright's Disease or Diabetes. Do not delay seeking medical care for kidney or bladder issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bright
Racing Car Crash Near Elm Ridge Claims Narrow Escape
Frederick Dondee, driver of a White Steamer, lost control while warming up for a race at Elm Ridge. The car struck a fence, vaulted a 25 foot embankment, and rolled into a gully. A tire burst is suspected to have triggered the crash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Elm Ridge
Frederick Dondee
Dundee
Woman abandons newborn at train station in Decatur TI
Alice Lewis, 18, of East St. Louis, gave birth at a railway station then wrapped the baby in her skirt and discarded the infant on the boulevard before vanishing. The healthy newborn was found and cared for. Miss Tews was later arrested and said she acted in hysteria after the misadventure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Alice Lewis
East St. Louis
Miss Tews
Grocer Receives First Conscience Money in Jeffersonville
M. J. Kehoe, a noted local grocer, has received two dollars labeled conscience money sent via mail from an anonymous debtor. The sender’s note says the funds belong to Kehoe and he plans to have the money framed as a keepsake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeffersonville
Ind
M. J. Kehoe
Old Friend of Roosevelt Dead in Oyster Bay
John M. Sammis, eighty eight, longtime friend and neighbor of President Roosevelt in Oyster Bay, N Y, has died. On election day he greeted the president at the polls and never cast his own ballot until Roosevelt voted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Oyster Bay
N. Y
John M. Sammis
Rooselt
Sammis
Domestic tragedy ends in double tragedy at Kingsville
George Pay a horse dealer of Kingsville Texas killed his wife after a domestic quarrel and then killed himself. The woman died at the scene and Pay was found dead by his own hand. The incident occurred after a quarrel between the couple at their home. A pistol was used in both deaths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Pay
Kingsville, Tey
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Evening Journal
Orville Elder
Washington, Ia
East Main
Mutual
Carnes Ratliff Com.co
Marion T. Anderson
Bud
Berryman
Washington Star
Adolph Leutgert
Jefferson St
Wantea
J. H. Humston
Journal
Weather Forecast
Brindley’s
Cunningham's
J. A. DeHarpport
Ainsworth
City
Frank Rogers
Lemmon’s Pharmacy
Moving Picture
the County News
Crawfordsville
West Chester
KEOTA
Simmons
Lakewood, N. J
Rosa the Pee
Williams Mfg. CO
Cleveland, C
McElhinney Drug Co
Lemmon's Pharmacy
W. E. Shallenderst
Chic Berger
Hotel Colenso
Shallen
Bongtesen
Bess
W. E. Shallenberger
Oakwood Blvd
Revel State Bank
M & Ms Ae
wWroatway
King
Lemmen
I‘harmacy
Studer
Sprague
Schoval
Getront
Wite
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!