Physicians:
Dr. H.C. Donaldson Physician and Surgeon
W. B. Carolus M.D.
Frank Anthony M.D. Physician & Surgeon
Dr. P. A. Lillie Physician & Surgeon
J. F. Keefer / Jane Reid Keefer
E. W. Gordon Physician & Surgeon
DENTISTS
G B Dillon D.D.S.
Dr. Thomas W. Beckwith Dental Office
VETERINARY
H.G. Hoover D.V.S.
ATTORNEYS
John G Manahan Law & Patents
Henry C Ward Lawyer
J.W. Alexander
Walter Stager Lawyer
Walter N. Haskell
REAL ESTATE & INSURANCE J F Hessling
S.J. Wickens Real Estate Dealer
Frank W Walzer Real Estate Agent
E. M. Ebersole Notary Public
Heckman & Snavely Real Estate Agents
HOTELS The Randolph W. H. Hoofstitler, Proprietor
OTHER: Moses Dillon -
Windom Furniture and Undertaking Sterling IL
Special Sale of Blood Purifiers
Curtis Bates Book Store - Wallpaper
The Bazaar Store
Always Buy the Best
A.L. Heckman's Hosiery!
J. K. Chester
Have you seen the New Jewell Vapor Stoves -
Hose, Lawn Sprinklers,
Auctioneering - J.M. Dietz
Auctioneers: D. H. Meyers & Sons
Millinery - Miss Anna M. Hoover 121 E. 3rd St
PERSONALS
Mrs. Harriet Higby, mother of H.H. Higby is here on a visit
Wm. McCune departed this morning for Chicago
Miss Ella Richards left on the 10:15 train for a short visit at Chicago
N.T. Schell Jr., of Polo was in the city last evening visiting with friends
T.Y. Shannon and wife, of Milledgeville, dined at the Randolph House today
Geo. M. Robinson returned last evening from a few days business trip to Chicago
The horse buyers at Champlin's stable will ship another car of horses this evening
L. McGowan and John Wadleton are down at the mouth of the Elkhorn today trying to capture a few fish
Mrs. Daniel Potts left at 10:15 this morning for Pecatonica, called there by the serious illiness of her brother
Amos Frey opened up a grocery and confectionery store this morning in the room next to Baer & Carter's butcher shop
Mr. O'Brien, father of the unfortunate man at the Randolph House, his sister and an aunt arrived in the city at noon today
** Elsewhere in the paper: It seems almost miraculous that Mr. O'Brien, the unfortuante man who was overcome by gas at the Randolph House, should be alive this morning. It was thought that
he could not possibly live until daylight, but when that time arrived he seemed to be breating easier, had a good circulation and although he has not regained consciousness, is apparently some easier. He was watched during the night by Messrs M.C. Ward, Dennis O'Hair and Joe Williams, members of Father Bennett's Total Abstinence society. It is barely possible that hte patient may survive but it seems almost impossible.
Ralph McPherran, who is employed as chemist in the Illinois Steel Works at Joliet, came home last evening to spend Sunday
George M. Robinson will lead the men's meeting at the YMCA at 3 o'clock tomorrow afternoon, which will be a testimony meeting. A cordial invitation to all men
Harry Hoyt returned Thursday evening from Alton, where he had been attending the wedding of his friend Charles Gray of Chicago, at which place he acted as best man for the groom
Hon. John G. Manahan left this morning for Washington, D.C. where he is to argue an important patent case before the U.S. Supreme Court. He will be absent a week or ten days.
Theodore Hess, principal of the Coleta schools is visiting in this city today. He reports some rain there yesterday but not so much as here, evidently this locality was the favored section yesterday.
E.S. Bently, Commander of the G.A.R. post, at Prophetstown, and Jacob Hill, of Kewanee, formerly a resident of this city, are here today visiting with F.D. Johns, and made a pleasant call at the Standard Office.
Sec. Ed Tucker of the YMCA and I.M. Philips, with several from Dixon, including Sec. Sawyer, of the YMCA of Dixon, will go to Amboy tomorrow, where the churches will all unite, and services wil be held throughout the day.
The roof of the building occupied by W.W. Haskell is receiving a coat of tar today.
No services at the Grace Episcopal church tomorrow on account of Rev. Blatchford's being sick.
Mrs. Dan Roland, of Rock Falls, left this morning for Chicago, where Mr. and Mrs. Roland will reside in the future.
E.J. Cook has a new brand of cigars. They are called "The Repeal" taken from the repeal of the Sunday ordinance.
John Ladd returned this morning from an extended business trip in the northwest. He will remain home for some time.
Mrs. C.C. Buell, of Chicago, who has been visiting for several days with relatives in the city, left on the 10:15 train for her home.
Over & Bush, of the Candy Kitchen, received their new counter yesterday, for the the soda water fountain and opened up their fountain last evening.
The little baby of Mr. and Mrs. John Haglock, who has been so very ill with lung fever, is very much better this morning and hopes are now entertained for its recovery.
Dr. Pollock reports Herbert Tuttle as improving very nicely from the recent operation which was performed on him in which a portion of the jaw bone was extracted.
John Haglock, the laundryman, received a large fan this morning, which will be placed in his laundry, for the purpose of ventilation. The new boiler will be placed in position today.
Mrs. W. H. Randall and little son, who have been spending several days here, the guests of Mrs. Randall's parents, E.C. Allen and wife, left on the early morning train for their home in Durand IL.
Rev. W.A. Lipe of West Point Nebraska, many years ago pastor of the English Lutheran church of this city, and who is now visiting his parents here, will preach at the English Lutheran church tomorrow morning and evening.
Rev. W.B Morris returned last evening from Ashley, where he has been for the past week visiting with his family. He had intended to bring Mrs. Morris back with him, butt ill health on the part of Mrs. Morris, deterred him from it.
Mr. and Mrs. T.Y. Shannon were waylaid on their way home to Milledgeville last evening, by Uncle John LeFevre, who would not listen to their going home and made them stay with him over night. Mr.and Mrs. Shannon say that Uncle John is the king of hosts.
Dennis Haden received an order for a cornet from Belle Plaine, Iowa this morning.
Hon. F.D. Ramsay of Morrison was attending to business here yesterday afternoon.
John S. Miller and son Carl were eastbound passengers on the Sterling passenger this morning.
Mrs. Chas. Worthington returned home last evening from Springfield and will remain over Sunday.
Mrs. E. Daveler and Mrs. Hiram Buell drove to Dixon this afternoon for a visit with friends in that city.
D.H. Lingle has leased Henry Mott's handsome residence on 6th Ave and will move his family there about the first of May.
Jabez Lathe and wife, who live near Lyndon, and who have been visiting relatives at Chicago during the past winter, returned yesterday and were met at the city by Giles Green and driven by him to their home.
From Mr. F.B. Hubbard we learn that the wife of Rev. Dr. Dorchester, a lady well known in this city, died recently at the family residence near Boston. Dr. Dorcheser, the husband of the deceased is the well known Indian agent and was a brother ot the late Mrs. Hubbard.
John Weifenbaugh has leased the room just east of S.S. Creider's shop and next Wednesday will open a barber shop there. He will e assisted by his half brother Charles Stange now of Freeport, who willm ove is family here. Mr. Weifenbaugh has a reputation in this city as a barber, second to none, and Mr. Stange has had seventeen years experience in the business and they should make a strong team.
Pleasant Party: A small party of intimate friends were pleasantly entertained last evening by Miss Dora Teats, on Fourth Avenue. The evening was passed with music, both vocal and instrumental, rendered by those spendid muscians, Messrs Macomber and Randall, and by games. At eleven o'clock p.m. a light lunch, consisting of ice cream, cake adn other delicacies was served. Shortly after, all departed for their homes, well pleased with the evening's enjoyment. Those present were Messrs and Mesdames Home Atwood, George McCallister, Dr. Wahl, Wm. Emmitt, E.E. Sheets, Messrs George Macomber, O.O. Randall and J.C. Teats
Sons Of Veterans: There was a good attendance at the Sons of Veterans metting in the G.A. R. Hall last night. The election of officers resulted as follows; Captain, Frank Eisele; First Lieut., H.E. Keeney; Second Lieut., Frank Llewellyn; Camp Council, H.J. Higby, Samuel Harvey and Roy Eshleman; Delegate, W.F. Mangan; Alternate, Samuel Harvey. Those entitled to a seat int he state convention which meets next month are Charlie Mack, A.N. Mallory, And Dr. G.B. Dillon. The regular meeting night was changed to the first and third Saturday of each month.
NOT CORRECT
Wm. Peugh, from just south of Coleta, is in the city todya. A few days ago he purchased of Chas. Richardson two very handsome top buggies, one for his own use and the other for his son. Mr. Peugh is one of the most prosperous farmers in Genesee township.
ROCK FALLS
L.L. Emmons, Jr., is the local representative in Rock Falls for the Standard, and he is authorized to collect all bills in that city.
City Attorney Sheldon is doing business in Tampico today.
Mrs. William Roland has been quite ill for the past week or two.
The bible reading for Monday night will be held at Mrs. L.Griers on Tracy Avenue.
That window in Curtis' livery barn shows off nicely since those pretty flowers were placed there.
A.S. Titus of Montmorency is bed fast froma bad case of rheumatism. He is suffering great pain.
During the absence of F.H. Geyer, Mrs. Jennie geyer has been attending to customers at the store.
Giles Stillson and wife, of Tampico, spent yesterday and last night with John Ferris and family west of town two miles.
Fred Stone came home from Dixon College yesterday on the noon train to pass Sunday with his parents in the First Ward.
Cecil, the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Rob. Bracken, does not gain from her attack of Scarlatina. She remains about the same as she has for the past three days.
Lon Smith has hired out to John Godler of Montmorency to work for him on the farm for the coming farm season. He commences work there next Monday.
Henry Bogart, returned last night from a weeks stay in South Montmorency, where he has been on the Titus farm making fence and doing general repairing.
Mrs. Sol M. Grove is confined to her bed today by reason of chills and fever.
Miss Nellie Woodford, teacher of room 3, took the train for her home in Clinton last night. She will come back in time to continue teaching Monday morning.
Dan Ramsdell has the contract to put up the new brick house which B. Johnson of Stones will put up this spring. The brick has all been hauled out to the place.
Ernest Kahl feels good from catchingthe first cat fish of the season. His catch consisted of two very fine ones; one weighed over 3 pounds. He pulled them out last night.
F.H. Geyer received a telegram last night from Dakota, IL. stating his father was very low. Fred and his sister Mrs. taylor started this morning for his bedside. The father is 76 years old.
Harry Presbrey's new Count bicycle came this morning. Mr. Bickford has sent for the Robin Hood, made by the same company only a high grade machine for Will Long. It is expected to arrive in a few days.
Perhaps the finest screen doors in the city are some which Will Palmer has just been making for the new residence of J.M. Bickford on Elm Street. Theya re made of Oak and are of a pattern that is beautiful to look at.
Frank Bryan took two colts which he has been reaking down to their ownder near Princeton today. He expects to bring back 2 more to reak. Frank has been having a great many colts and ugly horses to break and subdue.
That young son of Thomas Wormell, born last night before last, is a fat, jolly bellow, but Mrs. Wormell is very low. It is said that Thomas could have disposed of three boxes of cigars yesterday, had he felt so inclined to give to his friends.
Mrs. Dan Roland started today for Chicago to join her husband, who went in there 2 weeks ago to get employment. He has secured a good job and has written out for his wife to come. They expect to rent furnished room for the summer and if they conclude to stay will will ship thier goods in the fall.
Charlie Pfulb has been having a great time this week, as his mother has been spending the week in Stones at the home of her daughter Mrs. John Heckman,a nd Charlie does not like to cook worth a cent. He says he is gratly longing for her return.
Office at Residence 402 W. 3rd Sterling IL
Diseases of the Liver, Stomach, Bowels and Kidneys Treated Successfully
Office hours 1 to 4 pm - 7 to 8 pm Telephone No. 8
Office and Residence 405 1st Avenue Sterling IL
Office Cor. 1st Ave and 4th St
Residence N.W. Cor. Ave. B & 4th St. Sterling IL
Special attention given to diseases of Women & Children
Office in Academy Block, Residence 724 Locust St. Sterling IL
Physicians and Surgeons
Office and Residence 408 1st Avenue Sterling IL
Office over Brown's Drug Store
Residence 701 Locust Office hours 1:30 to 4:30 pm
Office courner 3rd & Locust Sts.
Hours 8:30 to 12; 1 to 5 p.m.
First National Bank Block
Hours 9 to 12 ; 1 to 4 Telephone No. 2
Office at Meyers & Eshleman's Drug Store
Hospital, Cor. 3rd Ave & 5th St.
Calls attended Night and Day
Residence, 6th Ave. North of Sterling School
Office in Academy of Music Block Sterling IL
Suite 8, Academy of Music Block Sterling IL
As Judge of the County Court will be in Morrison
on Mondays and Fridays each week
Attorney at Law, Notary Public and Justice of the Peace
Sterling Illinois
Collections promptly attended to
Refers to First National Bank of Sterling Illinois
Office, Academy of Music Block
North Corridor, Sterling, Illinois
Law & Patent Attorny (Money to Loan)
3 East Third St Sterling IL
Real estate, Life and Fire Insurance
In Academy Music Block Room 6
Non-Board Companies represented
Farm Loans a Specalty
Office over Rosenthal's Clothing Store
N.W. Corner First Ave & 3rd St
313 Galt House Block Sterling IL
Insurance and Renting Best Companies represented
North American Accident Co.
313 Galt House Block - Office open evenings
Insurance and Loans
Houses for Rent, Property Bought and Sold on Reasonable Terms
Also Notary Public Ofice, Cor. 3rd and Locust Sts. Sterling
One block from Depots. Two Blocks from Theatre
Best buy your lumber - coal and wood from Moses Dillon
201 E. 3rd St. Sterling
This week Bickford's Sarsaparilla at .75 Cents a bottle.
J. M. Bickford Pharmacist
Wagons, Velocipedes, Tricycles & Carts
Also Toy Garden Sets for the Children
J. G. Koberstine 3rd door south of Post Office
See the beautiful line of Fine Dinner Ware displayed in our window
A complete line of groceries always on hand
N. Gaulrapp Jr
Ladies Silk Hose in black and colors from 50 Cents to $1.50
Ladies Extra Sizes from 20 cents a pair and upwards
Ladies Black Warp and Maco feet
Shirt Waists - Carpets
No housekeeper should be without a good
Carpet Sweeper - we sell them
Cork Filled Refrigerators?
J E Philips & Co
All kinds of Plumbing - promptly done
John G. Loos & Son
German & English..
I notice that one of my competitors in business, Mr. F. W. Walzer, has repeatedly asserted in print that his is the "oldest real estate office in Sterling". Why bless the boy, I operated a real estate office in Sterling before he was born. Lots, Houses, Farms and Western Lands for sale at the old stand.. F. B. Hubbard
