Remains of Peter Best Brought Home for Burial
Lena Illinois April 8 Remains of the late Peter Best brought from Chicago for burial after dying of general collapse at over 90. Former Lena resident died in Chicago area. A short service at the cemetery followed the train arrival. Also notes on local visits illnesses and events including a temperance rally at the opera house with LD Silver Gishwiller and imperial band. Measures of community life and a 30 days trial ad for Pineules conclude the item.
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Lena
Peter Best
Chicago
W. G. Benfor
Freeport
Young People’s Union of the Baptist Church
Vernon Dunning
A. A. Stamm
Opera House
F. W. Homerson
Frerport
Imperial Band
Albert Russ
Misa Dolly Rees
John Rees
Veter Erb
Rockford
John Seise
Frank Qoblwine
Polo
Mahlon Nusa
Easter Garment Drive urged for B B Dye Works
A short notice asks readers to send suits overcoats jackets skirts waists and children's clothing including cravenettes to the B B Dye Works soon before Easter, urging timely contribution.
Pioneer Expires in Stephenson County at 90
John Zettle aged 90 died at 3 a m at his son Wesley Zettle’s home five miles northeast of Orangeville after a long decline. Born February 3 1818 in Milheim Pa he lived in Stephenson county since 1843 where he married twice and reared thirteen children. A Democrat and Lutheran, he was a lifelong farmer. Funeral arrangements were announced for relatives and friends with pallbearers named and burial at the German Catholic cemetery.
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John Zettle
Stephenson County
Orangeville
Wesley Zettle
Mr. Zettle
Milheim
Union County
Fye
Zettle
Sarah Foe
Lutheran Church
Musicale at Women’s Club features Weldon Lennox Smedley
At the Woman's Club a Musicale next Saturday afternoon will include violin numbers by Miss Marie Weldon of the Rockford Conservatory and vocal pieces by Mrs. Lennox and Mr. Smedley. The program promises to be interesting and the public is invited.
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Woman's Club Musicale
Marie Weldon
Rockford Conservatory of Music
Lennox
Smedley
Mrs Burrells Birthday Luncheon Noted By Friends
Thursday marked the birthday of Mrs John Burrell with about forty of her lady friends gathering at her home for a 12:30 luncheon. Flowers souvenirs and affectionate tributes were given. A musical program featured Mesdames Lennox Oyler Baumgartner and Holderby with Miss Dodds on piano.
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John Burrell
Injured Engineer Visits Family From Montana
Charles McCool, engineer on the Northern Pacific, seriously injured last fall in a head on collision, is in the city on a long visit with his brother James B. McCool and sisters Susan and Emily McCool. He is with his wife and two children. His home is Missoula, Montana, near where the accident occurred leaving him crippled and reliant on crutches, though he is improving.
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Charles McCool
Northern Pacific
Jas. B. McCool
Susan
Emily McCool
Mr. McCool
Missotula
Mont
Blacksmith Burns Leg In Workplace Accident
Warren Sentinel-Leader reports J B Archibald dropped hot iron in his pants leg while at work. He removed the iron quickly and continued laboring but by Sunday the burn worsened and by Monday he could not go to his shop. He remained at home.
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Warren Sentinel
J. B. Archibald
Supervisors Report For BPreepore Town Expenditure
John Bauseher and Jeo plan to print the supervisors report in daily papers. It covers the past year as town supervisor for BPreepore. It shows expenditure of 1b and 339 Tag d balance on hand of 4b THs da.
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John Bauseher
Jeo
Bpreepore
Majestic Shows Two Colored Pictures This Week
At the Majestic the last two days of the week feature two of those unusual colored pictures that have long proven popular in Freeport.
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the Majestic
Freeport
Electric Bitters Prove Lifesaver In Family Tale
A mother recalls how a nine year illness nearly felled her child. A druggist recommended Electric Bitters, and the bottle restored strength. The family reports full recovery and continued health, with the product sold under a guarantee at Joseph Emmert's drug store for 60c.
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Mill Creek
Electric Bitters
Joseph Emmert
Stover Car at Waterloo Demonstrates New WCFN Motor Car
A Stover gasoline motor car purchased by the W.,C.F. & N. railroad arrived in Waterloo from Freeport at noon after leaving Freeport at 8 am yesterday. Officials witnessed the test run from South Freeport to Sumner over IT. C. tracks and Great Western lines, with passenger service planned between Denver Junction and Sumner. The trip aims to test performance and reveal any defects as the car moves from experimental status to routine operation.
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Freeport
Waterloo
Denver
Stover Motorworks
Fred Dawson
IT. C
Great Western
Sumner
Young People Plan Union Temperance Meeting at First M E Church
City youth societies organize a joint temperance meeting next Sunday evening at the First M E church replacing usual services. The program starts 6 00 with orchestra selections and singing followed by readings talks solos and a concluding talk. A H Williams leads the discussion.
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M. EK
First Presbyterian
Palmer
Joseph Johnson
Sermon Change For Union Service At First Presbyterian
Rev W H Beynon will preach Sunday morning at First Presbyterian on The Saloon a Line Qua Non replacing the evening sermon at First Baptist The Baptist church will be closed for the union service and attendees urged to go to the Presbyterian church for the final note in the series The Saloon.
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First Presbyterian
W. H. Beynon
First Baptist Church
First Presbyterian Church
Cross and Crown System Inauguration At Sabbath Service
Sabbath school starts at 9 30 a m with the Cross and Crown system to be inaugurated. Attendees receive a badge and a chance to earn a solid gold button. Pastor preaches at 10 45 on The Saloon a Menace to Civilization. Everyone welcome.
Grace Church and Rectory Fumigated. Services Set
Announcement states Grace church and the rectory have been thoroughly fumigated under Dr Burns. The rector will conduct services as usual on Sunday next. Special Lenten services are planned at Grace church all next week and during Holy Week.
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Grace Church
Burns
Personal Record Visitors and calls in Freeport area
The Personal Record notes several visits and calls: F. A. Spoon from Janesville called on friends in Freeport, R. P. Blake of Peoria conducted business here, A. R. Bowman from Mt. Carroll spent the day in Freeport, A. M. Judd from McConnell did business in Freeport, and W. G. Tyler of Winslow called on friends in Streetport during the day.
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F. A. Spoon
Janesville
R. P. Blake
Peoria
A. RK. Bowman
Mt. Carroll
Freeport
A.M. Judd
McConnell
W.G. Tyler
Winslow
Streeport
Market Report From Chicago Board of Trade and Union Stock Yard
Today's market notes quote May wheat 92, May corn 66, May oats 83 1/2, May pork 81 8.25, May lard 8.30, May ribs 7.07 to 7.10. Union stock yards shows cattle 2,000 steady with steer prices 4.60 to 7.80, cows 6.00, stockers 3.29 to 4.30, hogs 16,000 with lows near 5.75 to 6.20, sheep 5,000 weak 4.75 to 6.80. Additional quotes from Chicago Board of Trade provided by F J Miner & Co.
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The
Associated Press
Chicago
Board of Trade
Union
Chicago Board of Trade
F.J. Miner & Co
Rice Building
C. D. Anderson
Eee Ars
Civic league tent rises in Third Ward for no license talks
Civic leaguers set up a tent behind the Third Ward fire department building this afternoon. They will hold meetings between now and the election in support of an anti no-license campaign.
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Civic Leaguers
Third Ward
Third Ward Fire Department
Twenty Year Health Sentence From Bucklen’s Arnica Salve
O S Woolever of LeRaysville New York says Bucklen’s Arnica Salve cured his bleeding piles twenty years ago and he still regards it as a health remedy. The advert claims the salve heals worst sores boils burns wounds and cuts swiftly and costs 24 cents at Joseph Limmer’s drug store.
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Bucklen
O. S. Woolever
LeRaysville
N.Y
Joseph Limmert
Elks Install Local Lodge Officers At Club Rooms
Newly elected officers of the local Elks lodge were installed last evening at the club rooms. The installation exercises were conducted by Past Exalted Ruler Fonil Hawni.
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Lodge of Elks
Fonil Hawni
Train No 401 Narrowly Escapes Wreck Near Rockford
The fast train No 401 on the Chicago to St. Paul line had a narrow escape two miles east of Rockford. No injuries occurred. only engine damage as a driving wheel broke and loosened rods caused damage on one side. After three hours delay a freight engine was used to bring it into Freeport.
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Chicago
St. Paul
Rockford
Freeport
Forreston Girl a Bride
Miss Pearl Ravenberg of Forreston and Mr. Harold Cornelius of Beloit united in marriage at Rockford by Justice B W Norton Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock. The parents of the groom were witnesses of the ceremony. ManZan Pile Remedy. Price 50c guaranteed. Put up ready to use. One application prompt relief to any form of piles. Soothes and heals. Sold by H Moogh and C P Guenther.
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Pearl Ravenberg
Forreston
Harold Cornelius
Beloit
Rockford
Justice B. W. Norton
H . Moogh
C. P. Guenther
Wise Avenue Nurseries Advertising Notice in West Freeport
John M. Wise of The Wise Avenue Nurseries lists trees shrubs vines evergreens small fruits and varied stock with prices. Located in West Freeport on Electric Car Line. Both phones available. 4-3d4w.
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John M. Wise
Wise Avenue Nurseries
West Freeport
Clever bill at Bijou impresses patrons this week
The Bijou's early week program pleases audiences with Miss Gilkey renewing most songs while Iddie Jolan delivers Irish comedy. Aerial stunts by Ward and ducoass acrobatic troupe entertain. Duhcan and tidtmar receive strong applause. The Shorion peleties add to a varied, lively show with steady weekly crowds.
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Bijou
Duhcan
Tidtmar
Chrei
Apypearanes
Spring Winds and Pinesalve Carbolized Sales Notice
Local health ad announces Spring Winds remedy Pinesalve Carbolized for cuts sores burns and chapped skin. Sold by H J Moogh and Co. P Guenther. Product marketed as poultice style treatment with company names listed for purchase.
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Hiere
H. J. Moogh
Cc. P. Guenther
Notice to debtors at First National Bank
On leaving Freeport I have left my accounts at the First National Bank. Parties owing me are requested to call at the bank and settle. Frank 8. TRICKEY.
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Freeport
First National Bank
Frank
Trickey
Daily Journal Delivery Service Ad
The Daily Journal offers city wide delivery for two dollars a week. Subscribers can receive the newspaper at any city address with weekly service and home delivery options.
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the Daily Journal
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F. A. Read
Otto Wagner
Galena Street
Walton Neph
H. Jd. Moogk
WH. D. Wright & CO
the Cable Co. Pianos
Geo. A. Stemm
Galena St
N. Y
Jones
Pioneer
George Lichtenberger
Union Street
Wo Eclock
St. Joseph's Church
Fr. Kalvelage
Charles Franz
N. B. Loos
J. BR. J. DuFour
August Bergman
John Koehler
Hartzell
Winter
Morton
Warren
Mr. Mynard
Henry H. Mynard
C. W. McCaskill
F. H. Towslee
Paul Bickenbach
J. W. Stocks
C. FE. Brubaker
E. H. Place
J. W. Sanderson
A. M. Hoover
Oakland
Ethel May Helman
Nottawa
Mich
Henry Helman
Nursery Street
Woman’s Club
Rehfeld
Marie ‘Weldon
Revis
Harris B
M. Cabusst
Laura BF. Lennox
Shedley
Peneres Dyornk
Perpetuo Mobile
Wheater
N. Litthe
Deine
Ulin
Weldoty
Schumann
Abarm
Savitues Bank
Tfas
Colin
Stover
Young People's Meeting
Chinze
U. B. Church
Scott
Stock Exchange
New York Stock K Exchange
Miner & Co
Atchison
Union Pac
St Mo
Pu Sa Ethote
BK. Steel
Ss. Steel
Levee Ch. G
Western
Geo
Turnenure
J. Fo Amith
Stephenson St
Bender
Stephynson
T. Renyt
Tso Clark Ave
Isa
Elks
G. A. Rogers
Maslin Underwear
Norfolk
Ieo
Ennenga Prop
New York
Riley & Wheat
W. J. Young & Coerman
Dap
Galena Ave
Ss. Galena Ave
M. B. Marvin, Ag’t
Cass Duncan
Hoffman
Rice & Ward
Eddie Dolan
Ethel Gilkey
Ruby Smith
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