Personal visits and callers brighten Freeport day
A parade of visitors and local callers marks the Freeport scene with residents and guests from Ashton Joliet Orangeville Winslow Rockford Rochelle Scioto Monroe Seward Lanark Fond du Lac Davenport Polo and Denver making social rounds. Notable mentions include W. Wohlforde and Elias Heckman from Orangeville and visits by Miss Nett Mudd and Mr. and Mrs. W. V. Meyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie and
Frances Wright
Seward
W. V. Meyers
Lanark
F. D. Edwards
McConnell
W. J. Wachlin
Waddams
Henry Green
Monroe
Wis
F. Lindsey
Mias Nett Mudd
Denver
Edward H. Mudd
Wyandotte Street
Congregational Meeting Postponed to Tomorrow at First Presbyterian
The annual congregational meeting of the First Presbyterian Church, postponed from last Thursday, will be held tomorrow evening. All members are urged to attend as election of elders and other important business will be transacted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Church
Local Option Sentiment Probed by Warren Phinney
Chicago Daily News reporter Warren Phinney visited Freeport to gauge public opinion on local option. His findings will appear in tomorrow’s edition of the News.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Phinney
Chicago Daily News
Freeport
Case Continued in Freeport Over Board Bill Charge
J. F. Bowers, brought back to Freeport from Chicago on a charge of jumping a board bill, had the case continued for ten days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Bowers
Freeport
Chicago
Bank to Close for R G Shumway Funeral
The State bank will close Thursday afternoon from 1 to 2 o clock for the funeral of the late R G Shumway at Polo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. G. Shumway
Polo
Dr King's New Life Pills Purify Mind and Body
Advertisement claims Plenty of Trouble from liver and bowel stagnation causes head ache billousness and jaundice. Urges taking Dr King's New Life Pills as a reliable purifier. Sold for 25 cents at Joseph Minimert's drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Joseph Minimert
Easter Clothing Drive By RB. B. Dye Works
Citizens are urged to donate guita. overcasts jackets skirts waists and children's clothing to RB. B. Dye Works for early collection before Easter.
Freeport Local Option Vote Sparks Tight Election Forecast
A Freeport town vote on the anti saloon proposition looms April 7 with near parity expected between dry and wet camps. Precinct boundary descriptions, district voting places, and local organizer activity fill campaign chatter as Stephenson County towns prepare for a closely watched election with voter understanding and turnout at stake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephenson County
Freeport
Jefferson
Thomases
Daily Papers
Civic League
Hitch and Sons
Officers Are Elected At Stover Motor Car Company
Officers and directors were elected for the ensuing year at East Freeport offices. Porter S. Stover was named president and J. P. Stover as superintendent. Fred Smith became vice president, Mowbray secretary, H. Antrim treasurer, and Fred Dawson as assistant superintendent and mechanical engineer. Directors include Porter J. Stover, Fred Smith, M. Mowbray, H. H. Antrim, J. P. Stover, Fred Dawson, W. A. Hanes, and Paul Schryver. Dawson was re elected after considering resigning and stock sale amid offers from other motors firms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stover Motor Car Company
East Freeport
Porter S. Stover
Fred Smith
M. Mowbbray
H. B. Antrint
J. P. Stover
Fred Dawson
Porter J. Stover
M. Mowbray
H. H. Antrim
J.P. Stover
W. A. Hanes
Paul Schryver
Dawson
Stover Company
Freeport Pastor Seeks Dry Victory In Local Option Drive
Former Freeport minister Rev James K Shields, now Illinois Anti-Saloon League superintendent, urged local option in Freeport, recounting temperance battles and a church’s role. He cited gambling, saloon influence, and a vow to curb liquor traffic as he urged residents to vote dry next Tuesday.
Sunday Moving Picture Show at Grand Opera House
A new singer, Mr. Edward Price, will perform next Sunday at the Grand Opera House. His songs include Way Down in Indiana What's Why and In the Shadow of the Maples with exquisite illustrations. The evening show features The Daylight Burglary and scenes Under the Seal and other comedies. admission is ten cents to all seats.
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Grand Opera House
Edward Price
Electric Bitters credited with restoring strength after near collapse
Nine years ago a man from Mr Creek recalls teetering on death when his druggist advised Electric Bitters. He bought a bottle, regained strength, and has remained well since. Sold with guarantee at Joseph Muimert's drug store. Ade.
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Co Barthing
Creek
Terch
Joseph Muimert
Cut weighs 1600 pounds to stand at Interprise barn
A finely built Belgian weighing 1600 pounds will stand at the Interprise barn every Saturday and at Taylor's park for the rest of the week. The animal is described as well-boned attractive and a good actor. For terms contact Adam Weiprel at Hancock and Taylor avenues or at Taylors barn.
Repairs and Cleaning for Pumps and Cisterns
Repairing and cleaning services offered for pumps and cisterns at reasonable prices. Contact M. J. Lonergan at Winneshiek Street via old phone 322 talw.
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M. J. Lonergan
Winneshiek Street
Cravebette and coats cleaned by B. B. Dry Works
Cleaning service offers to dry clean cravebette garments and light over coats or jackets to restore brightness and sanitary condition. Caller invited to let them visit at 3 28dwlw.
Local Lena Notes Include Marriages And Obituaries
In Lena and nearby towns Mae and Grace Wetzel returned from Wheaton Illinois after a week away Cora Reed of Decorah Ia married George Baker of Decorah in a quiet ceremony at the Benfer home Rev Loofbourrow officiated Mr Reed accompanied the groom from Decorah Baker and bride left on the 7 15 train Taylor Blodgett and daughter Maud of Sharon Wis attended the funeral of Andrew Stahl John Hayman visited the county seat Elizabeth Basheer returned from Freeport The Phidian Art club met with Miss Schrade Mrs E C Allinson delivered the evening paper on Americas Schools of Music An apron sale and tea by the W H M S of the Methodist church benefited missions Mrs Charles Lutz died from paralysis at her Lena home She leaves a husband and three sons James of Madison Wis Will C and Clester Lena funeral 10 am tomorrow Amity Lutheran Church for Andrew Stahl the Stahl family resided in Lena for years and were well regarded A sizable turnout attended the funeral last night
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Lena
Mae
Grace Wetzel
Wheaton
Ill
Cora Reed
Decorah
W. G. Benfer
George Baker
Devorah
Benfer
Loofbourrow
Reed
Baker
Taylor Blodgett
Maud
Sharon
Wis
Andrew Stahl
John Hayman
Elizabeth Bashear
Freeport
Phidian Art Club
Schrade
E. C. Allinson
Schools of Music of
America
W. H. M. Society of the Methodist Church
Indies
Missions
Charles Lutz
Lutz
M. EK
Sanatorium Notes On Patients And Recoveries
Miss Kittie Benedict of Pecatonica remains in critical condition after a very demanding operation. Hiram Miller and sister Ethel of Milledgeville are at the sanatorium. Ray M. Scotchbrook a Jo Daviess County teacher is well enough to visit friends daily. Otto H. Asmug of Clurno Wis is a sanatorium patient. Miss Keira Tietkemeier of Davis is recovering well and will soon receive callers. Mrs Geo DeHaven of Warren is a new patient. Mayme Tomlinson of Mt Carroll is at the sanatorium. Miss Alice Livengood returned home to Milledgeville after a weeks stay.
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Kittie Benedict
Pecatonica
Hiram Miller
Ethel
Milldegeville
Ray M. Scotchbrook
Jo Daviess County
Otto H. Asmug
Clurno
Wis
Keira Tietkemeier
Davis
Geo. DeHaven
Warren
Mayme Tomlinson
Mt Carroll
Alice Livengood
Herhome
Milledgeville
Beelaxative Cough Syrup Promoted for Children’s Coughs
A promotional notice for Bees Laxative Cough Syrup claims a guaranteed remedy for coughs and bronchial ailments. It emphasizes child suitability, pleasant taste, and gentle laxative action to expel phlegm, guaranteed by H. J. Moogh and wr. P. Guenther.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Moogh
Wr. P. Guenther
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T. M. Kauffman
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H. B. Sheets
Ashton
T. J. Ostern
Joliet
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Rockford
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William L. Beals
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Scioto
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Stephenson
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Whisther
George Shaffer
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Pecatonica River
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R. R
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How's
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Anid
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Locust
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MR. Shields
Opinion Freeport
Old City
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Shields
Anti-Saloon League
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James K. Shields
Illinois Anti-Saloon League
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William M. Sanford
Williamson County
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Herrin
Carterville
Edward Bengston
Henry A. Tillmer
Medillner
Dixon
Groshhe
Col
Bowler
Mr. Shivlds
Rights and Liberty League
Chris
Jack
San
Aharehy
Christian Church
Hingis
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MM. M. Mangareman
Jess Christ
Breeport
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Opera House
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