Rockton Citizen Expires Arthur Stiles Dies in Rockton
Arthur Stiles son of former Stetsen Arent died at his Rockton home at 4 30 Tuesday after a ten day pneumonia illness. Born October 29 1843 in Hartford Pennsylvania he spent his life in Rockton and blacksmithed with William Baker. He served in Co B Fifty first Illinois Volunteer Infantry and is survived by two children Eugene of Chicago and Fred traveling in California and two siblings. Funeral Friday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Stiles
Stetsen
Stiles
Rockton
Willian Baker
H. L. Stiles
Milwaukee
Cora Snyder
Rockford Boys Lead 32 Mile Walk in Seven Hours
Rockford high school athletes completed a 32 mile trek to Freeport in seven hours and fifteen minutes with a strong pace and few pauses. Participants included R Crouse R Wiengartner W Mackey L Roche A Daly H Rosenthal and George Kitteringham. They rode back by interurban car arriving at seven.
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Rockford
Freeport
R. Crouse
R Wiengartner
W. Mackey
L. Roche
A. Daly
H. Rosenthal
George Kitteringham
Winnebago
Pecatonica
Lena man reaches 86th birthday milestone
Mr. T. J. Kennison, longtime Lena resident, celebrated his 86th birthday on March 29. He remains hale and hearty, fully in possession of his faculties, more active, and reads more books and papers than many men younger. His children presented him with useful gifts.
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Lena
T. J. Kennison
Plans for Memorial Day by G A R Observance May 31
Memorial Day events are moved to Monday May 31 since May 80 falls on Sunday. Posts may observe Saturday May 29 if already scheduled. Lincoln’s Gettysburg address will be read at exercises. Confederate graves found in camping grounds receive a flag and flower. Auxiliary groups are invited to join local G A R observances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ke Oman
Relief Corps
G. A. R. Daughters of Veterans
Sons of Veterans
Local social notes from Ottawa and vicinity highlight visits
Theodore Janssen returns to Ottawa after Freeport visit. Mrs. F. B. Carpenter spends yesterday with Pecatonica friends. Mrs. Jessie Folgate of Red Oak visits sister Mrs. L. J. Blair. Young leaves for Rock Falls to join Eureka Buggy Co. Mrs. J. Wohlford returns from Winslow visiting her brother Henry Shank. H. R. Poore travels to New York City for several weeks of business after two months visiting his mother Mrs. H. K. Poore. Mr. and Mrs. S. Meierstine of Virden return home after visiting Mrs. Meierstine’s parents Mr. and Mrs. Fred Drener. Mrs. P. Ringdoll and granddaughter Hope Stevens return to Alede after three weeks with daughter Mrs. H. E. Morrison. A. E. Schulein and wife of Rockford, guests of Mr. and Mrs. Emil Haeni, attend city events and the consistory banquet before leaving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
As Young
Rock Falls
Eureka Buggy Company
J. Wohlford
Winslow
Henry Shank
H. R. Poore
New York City
H. KE. Poore
S. Meierstine
Virden
Ill
Ely's Cream Balm Promises Relief for Nasal Ailments
Sufferers who say they have tried everything without benefit are the people we are looking for. Ely's Cream Balm acts directly on inflamed membranes to cleanse, soothe, and heal. One trial will convince you of its healing power. Price 50c. All druggists, or mailed by Ely Bros. 56 Warren St. New York. 18 and
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Glad
Ely
Price
Ely Bros
Warren St
New York
Annual Town Meeting and Election Notice Freeport IL 1909
Notice to Freeport voters in Stephenson County Illinois that the annual Town meeting and election will be held on Tuesday April 6 1909. polling hours 7 am to 5 pm at Dittmars Livery Hotel Metropole New York hotel. Officers to be elected include Mayor City Clerk City Attorney City Treasurer three Aldermen per ward two Assistant Supervisors one Town Clerk one Assessor one Collector five Justices of the Peace and five Constables. Town meeting opens 2 pm after a Moderator is chosen to hear officer reports and approve township expenses. Given March 26 1909 by WM Walterstrad City Clerk and M C Steffen Town Clerk.
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Freeport
Stephenson
Illinois
Dittmar'’s
Exchange St
Dittmar
A. C
WM. Walterstrad
M. C. Steffen
Softness of Sealskin and hair care claims
The ad extols Newbro's Herpicide as the only preparation fatal to the dandruff germ, promising that removing dandruff prevents hair loss and yields glossy hair. It targets women, urges scalp treatment over scrubbing, and offers 10c stamps or $1 bottles via The Herpicide Co. Detroit with Geo. F. Swarts as special agent.
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Newbro
Herpicide
Herpicide Co
Detroit
Mich
Geo. F. Swarts
Farewell to Worthy Couple Kerrs head to Michigan
Mr and Mrs W A Kerr were surprised at 274 North Galena avenue by friends as they plan to move to Barry county Michigan to run a fruit farm. They have lived in Freeport for fifteen years and previously ran a Ridott general store. Kerr left for their new home this morning and Mrs Kerr will follow soon. Schultze Mich will be their post office address.
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W. A. Kerr
Galena Avenue
Kerr
Ridott
Michigan
Schultze, Mich
Wrestling at the Grand: Irslinger Defeats Butcher Boy Post
At the opera house last night Henry Irslinger of Austria defeated Charles Post known as the Butcher Boy. Irslinger won the first fall in 16 minutes 4 seconds with a half Nelson and bar lock and the second in 4 minutes 55 seconds aided by a bar and head lock. Tralinger, world middleweight champion, was the title Post sought to wrest from him.
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Henry Irslinger
Austria
Charles Post
Butcher Boy
Irslinger
Postl
Tralinger
Evening Post
Southern Alberta colonization offer with no crop, no pay plan
Canadian Pacific railway promotes a land opportunity in Southern Alberta promising self funded cultivation through a crop payment partnership. It touts ideal climate, good markets, water, roads, schools and neighbors, with five free information books from Dennia and Clement, Calgary and Freeport.
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Pactfie
Montana
Northern Pacific
State University
Alberta
Canada
Cerainty
Starsing & Farm
Dennia
Colonization Dept
Canadian Pacific Railway
9Th Avenue W
Calgary
Clement
Freeport
Billy Link Returns to Grand for Three Nights of Vaudeville
Billy Link, the black-faced comedian, brings a fresh show to the Grand opera house starting Monday for a three day engagement. The program includes six acts with top vaudeville performers of the era. Evening tickets are priced at 30 cents with ladies admitted free on Monday if bought before 6 pm. a matinee is scheduled for Wednesday.
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Billy Link
Grand Opera House
Billy
Pabita
Ladis
Foley's Orino Laxative Praised by New York Father
Mr F G Fritts of Oneonta New York says his little girl benefited greatly from Foley's Orino Laxative and calls it the best remedy for constipation and liver trouble. The laxative is described as mild pleasant and effective and a splendid spring medicine that cleanses the system and clears the complexion. H J Moogk and Wm F Jungkuns.
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F. G. Fritts
Oneonta
N. Y
Foley
H. J. Moogk
Wm. F. Jungkuns
Defaulter to Leave Prison in Soon Release for Alvord
New York April 1 Cornelius L Alvord Jr the shrewdest bank defaulter New York has known will be released from Sing Sing within ten days to two weeks He stole about 700000 from the First National Bank of New York over six years while living a lavish dual life Despite pleas the bank absorbed the loss and Alvord was imprisoned in 1900 He is said to be returning to Stockport after release with his wife building a home nearby and villagers suspect he hid part of the funds.
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New York
Sing Sing
Cornelius L. Alvord, Jr
Alvord
First National Bank
Wall Street
Saratoga
Boston
Stockport
Redlands Set to Build University by Baptist Group
Redlands Calif April 1 The Baptists of Southern California plan to break ground for the University of Redlands one of the largest in the state The project began three years ago at a Los Angeles Baptist convention The university will educate both sexes and provide modern conveniences within its walls
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Redlands
Calif
Baptists of
Southern California
Baptists
Los Angeles
Theniversity
University of Redlands
Plans for campus buildings and facilities evolve over time
The passage outlines a phased campus development focusing first on administration and auditorium buildings, executive mansion, women’s hall, and gymnasium. It envisions later additions including a library, museum, men’s hall, college of medicine, and college of liberal arts, aiming to nurture students’ mental physical and spiritual growth.
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College of Medicine
College of Liberal Arts
Community notices and church events reach readers
Hugh Flannery Jr. was a morning passenger to Dixon. Prayer meeting at English Lutheran Church led by the pastor. A dance and social tomorrow night hosted by Stephen son Court 412, Tribe of Ben Hur, at K of G hall corner Stephen son and Chicago streets. Larger attendance at Settlement home last evening. Rev. Markley’s Brazen Serpent sermon was well received. Rev Scheffner will preach this evening with special music. all are invited.
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Hugh Flannery, Jr
Dixon
English Lutheran Church
Stephenson Court No 412
Tribe of
Ben Hur
K. of G.hall
Stephenson and
Chicago
Markley
Scheffner
Woman on Waterloo Home Ark Car Defies Waiting Trend
A woman aboard the Home ark car at Waterloo stood and offered her seat to a tired workingman in grimy clothes carrying a dinner pail. Her action drew many amen reactions, but none of the dozen or more women on the car followed her example.
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Waterloo
Kidney Remedy Endorsed for Backache and Urinary Trouble
Advertisement advises Foley's Kidney Remedy to strengthen kidneys and prevent serious trouble. Mentions H. J. Moogh and Wm. F. Jungkunz as endorsers or sellers in the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
H. J. Moogh
Wm. F. Jungkunz
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Merck & O’brien
Chicago St
George Schmidt
Stephenson St
Troy
Bitter Root
H. B. Erb
Freeport Laundry
Hart’s Sanitary Laundry
Freeort
W. Ferman
Court House
W. F. Bergman
Court Ho
Rockford Boys
Theodore Janssen
Ottawa
F. B. Carpenter
Jessie Folgate
Red Oak
L. J. Blair
Dr. Pierce
Common Sense
World’s Dispensary Medical Association
R. V. Pierce
M. D
Buffalo
N.Y
Cornelius Alvord, Jr
BIG Baptist University
California
Washburn
Crosby's
Fors
Freeport Railway, Light & Power
F J. Burdett
Krown’s & Dollmeyer’s
E. F. Ryan
Harriet M. Burbank
Grove St
Tool Headquarters
Sluiter & Brauer
Galena Ave
Galena A
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