Danville Commercial News
Feb. 18, 1914
Moonshine Still at the Soldiers' Home...1914
Levenworth, Kansas, Feb 17 - A moonshine still that had been providing liquor for members of Co. M for several weeks, was discovered in the basement of the company barracks at the National Soldiers Home today. James Brister, a veteran, was arrested adn held as the owner of the still. The liquor was being made with drugs and powders and already had made a public of the old soldiers ill.
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Origin of "Hoosier." ~ July 15, 1881
Origin of "Hoosier."
Danville Weekly News July 15, 1881
The origin of the "Hoosier" is given as follows:
In the history of the Bergen family, page 176, after bringing them from Bergen, Norway, by the way of Holland, to America, and peopling parts of New Jersey, one branch of the family moved, in 1818, to the vicinity of Lexington, Ky.
In 1824, they decided to move from Kentucky to Indiana and sent out an exploring party of four. In the language of the Rev. John G. Bergen, D.D., who died in Chicago, a few years ago, "They made a stand near where Indianapolis, the seat of government, now is. One night, while they were around the fire, where they were making their claim, they were suddenly aroused by the cry of "Who's here? -hoosier- and from this come the name of the Indianians, "Hoosiers."
Danville Weekly News July 15, 1881
The origin of the "Hoosier" is given as follows:
In the history of the Bergen family, page 176, after bringing them from Bergen, Norway, by the way of Holland, to America, and peopling parts of New Jersey, one branch of the family moved, in 1818, to the vicinity of Lexington, Ky.
In 1824, they decided to move from Kentucky to Indiana and sent out an exploring party of four. In the language of the Rev. John G. Bergen, D.D., who died in Chicago, a few years ago, "They made a stand near where Indianapolis, the seat of government, now is. One night, while they were around the fire, where they were making their claim, they were suddenly aroused by the cry of "Who's here? -hoosier- and from this come the name of the Indianians, "Hoosiers."
The Mormons... 1881
From the Danville Weekly News Aug. 5, 1881
The Mormons have become so thieving, impudent and pestiferous in Colorado that the decent people have about come to the conclusion to drive them out. A Chinaman is a Christian compared with a Mormon.
The Mormons have become so thieving, impudent and pestiferous in Colorado that the decent people have about come to the conclusion to drive them out. A Chinaman is a Christian compared with a Mormon.
Saturday, October 1, 2011
Babe Taken to Watseka in Expensive Auto...Jan. 6, 1925
Babe Taken to Watseka in Expensive Auto, Abandoned In Car Parked On Street
Danville Commercial News Jan. 6, 1925
Watseka, Illinois Jan. 6 - For the third time within the past few months a baby has been abandoned in Watseka, the third infant, nicely dressed, being placed, between 1030 and 11:00 o'clock Monday night, in the automobile of Mrs. John Kerns of Stockland, which was parked in front of the First Trust & Savings bank.
Mrs. Kerns had been attending a meeting of the Modern Woodmen and Royal Neighbors in the M. W. A. hall, and she came down to the street and started to get in her car, she was astounded to find a lusty baby lying contentedly on the floor.
The baby wa a pretty, clean looking infant, warmly wrapped in a baby blanket. A can of Eagle brand milk and a new nursing bottle with a new nipple were lying beside the infant. The bottle was wrapped in green paper, tied with a red cord, and still bore the price mark of the store where it was purchased, the cost being designated by the letters, "OH" and the price being 35 cents.
The baby was taken to the office of Dr. W. F. Buckner, where it was pronounced a week old infant, and later removed to the Iroquois hospital, where it is being held pending efforts by the authorities to find the parents. The baby has long, black hair and is an exceptionally good looking infant.
Police Officer Frank Bever, following the finding of the baby, stated that as he was standing across the street from where the Karns car was parked he noticed a large expensive looking automobile, with nickle trimmings, drive up and stop. Someone got out of the strange car and walked over to the Karns machine placing a bundle in it. The big car came from the south and after learning of the finding of the baby in the Karns car, the officer thinks that the infant was brought to the city in the strange machine.
Anyone knowing the identity of the automobile or the mother is urged to communicate with the Watseka police at once.
Danville Commercial News Jan. 6, 1925
Watseka, Illinois Jan. 6 - For the third time within the past few months a baby has been abandoned in Watseka, the third infant, nicely dressed, being placed, between 1030 and 11:00 o'clock Monday night, in the automobile of Mrs. John Kerns of Stockland, which was parked in front of the First Trust & Savings bank.
Mrs. Kerns had been attending a meeting of the Modern Woodmen and Royal Neighbors in the M. W. A. hall, and she came down to the street and started to get in her car, she was astounded to find a lusty baby lying contentedly on the floor.
The baby wa a pretty, clean looking infant, warmly wrapped in a baby blanket. A can of Eagle brand milk and a new nursing bottle with a new nipple were lying beside the infant. The bottle was wrapped in green paper, tied with a red cord, and still bore the price mark of the store where it was purchased, the cost being designated by the letters, "OH" and the price being 35 cents.
The baby was taken to the office of Dr. W. F. Buckner, where it was pronounced a week old infant, and later removed to the Iroquois hospital, where it is being held pending efforts by the authorities to find the parents. The baby has long, black hair and is an exceptionally good looking infant.
Police Officer Frank Bever, following the finding of the baby, stated that as he was standing across the street from where the Karns car was parked he noticed a large expensive looking automobile, with nickle trimmings, drive up and stop. Someone got out of the strange car and walked over to the Karns machine placing a bundle in it. The big car came from the south and after learning of the finding of the baby in the Karns car, the officer thinks that the infant was brought to the city in the strange machine.
Anyone knowing the identity of the automobile or the mother is urged to communicate with the Watseka police at once.
Thursday, August 18, 2011
35 Boy Scouts Pass Tests of Review Board
Danville Commercial News Nov. 1932
35 Boy Scouts Pass Tests of Review Board
A total of 35 Boy Scouts applied for 70 merit badges at the monthly board of review of the central district, Plankeshaw Area Council, Boy Scouts of America, Monday evening at the Y.M.C.A.
The meeting was held under the direction of Russell Guin, chairman of the court of honor, assisted by C.T. Murphy. Scouts were present from troops 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 15, 21 and 22. Examiners were: Al Bernsohn, Wallace Boughey, Harry Burlin, Robert Connelly, Jack Garner, Troy Garrison, Ray Kennedy, Frank Tanquary, Billy Tiedman, Leo White, Gene Henry, Joe Faulstich and James Aldrich.
Harry Burlin, of Troop 6, and Jack Randolph, of Troop 8, applied for star awards; Mayer Singerman, of Troop 8, passed the life award, and Louis Brant, of Troop 2, earned his bronze eagle palm.
35 Boy Scouts Pass Tests of Review Board
A total of 35 Boy Scouts applied for 70 merit badges at the monthly board of review of the central district, Plankeshaw Area Council, Boy Scouts of America, Monday evening at the Y.M.C.A.
The meeting was held under the direction of Russell Guin, chairman of the court of honor, assisted by C.T. Murphy. Scouts were present from troops 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 15, 21 and 22. Examiners were: Al Bernsohn, Wallace Boughey, Harry Burlin, Robert Connelly, Jack Garner, Troy Garrison, Ray Kennedy, Frank Tanquary, Billy Tiedman, Leo White, Gene Henry, Joe Faulstich and James Aldrich.
Harry Burlin, of Troop 6, and Jack Randolph, of Troop 8, applied for star awards; Mayer Singerman, of Troop 8, passed the life award, and Louis Brant, of Troop 2, earned his bronze eagle palm.
Former Patient at Vet Hospital Faces Judge
Danville Commercial News Nov. 22, 1932
Colby L. Vannoy, East Alton, a world war veteran who spent several weeks in the Veterans Administration Hospital here some time ago, was placed on two years probation for operating a still in Herrin, by Federal Judge Fred L. Wham in East St. Louis.
Colby L. Vannoy, East Alton, a world war veteran who spent several weeks in the Veterans Administration Hospital here some time ago, was placed on two years probation for operating a still in Herrin, by Federal Judge Fred L. Wham in East St. Louis.
Dry Officers in Raid in Brown's Addition
Danville Commercial News Nov. 22, 1932
Dry Officers in Raid in Brown's Addition
Charles Niccum, Brown's addition, was arrested by federal prohibition investigators who raided his home Monday afternoon. The officers, who had obtained a search warrant for the place, found a small quantity of alleged liquor. Niccum was arraigned before United States Commissioner Arthur Hall and held under $2,000 bond, which he furnished.
Dry Officers in Raid in Brown's Addition
Charles Niccum, Brown's addition, was arrested by federal prohibition investigators who raided his home Monday afternoon. The officers, who had obtained a search warrant for the place, found a small quantity of alleged liquor. Niccum was arraigned before United States Commissioner Arthur Hall and held under $2,000 bond, which he furnished.
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