Entertainments and Meetings in Freeport April Events
Freeport listings announce a Patriotic banquet at K of G hall on April 10 11 a spring presbytery meeting at First Presbyterian Church on April 16 an annual ball at Armory Hall on April 16 an O M P dance at Germania hall on April 19 a Ball at St Marys hall hosted by Ladies Societies on April 21 an election for President and three Board of Education members at Pennsylvania House on April 28 and an Amity Society dance at Brusts Hall.
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Freeport
K. of G
G. Hall
Missionary Meeting at First Presbyterian Church
The Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary societies of Freeport Presbytery plan a popular meeting at 7 30 P M on Monday April 9 in the First Presbyterian church. Miss Hayes of Santa Fe New Mexico will speak on Home Missions and Miss Mary Page Wright who lived in Turkey will discuss foreign missions. Wright previously spoke at the World's Congress of Representative Women at the Chicago World's Fair and will share first hand insights. All are warmly invited.
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Woman’s Home and Foreign Missionary Societies of
Freeport Presbytery
First Presbyterian Church
Miss Hayes
Santa Fe
N. M
Mary Page Wright
Turkey
Miss Wright
Chicago
Modern Woodmen delegates upset as Freeport skips picnic bid
At Madison on Wednesday the Modern Woodmen delegates expressed disappointment that Freeport did not submit a bid for the forthcoming picnic. A committee to choose the next picnic site includes James O'Brien Rockford Id Wagner Freeport Wim Issenhuth Elgin H Bunker Belvidere J C Love Beloit C W Brooks Janesville W H Ashcraft Janesville F L Morgan Rockford D Bennett Rockford C T Boswell Rockford W R McDonnell Rockford.
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Madison
Freeport
James O’brien
Rockford
Id Wagner
Wim
Issenhuth
H. Bunker
Elgin
J. H. Preston
Belvidere
J. C. Love
Bel
Dixon opens Appleford building bowling alley
Workmen finished a fine 81 foot regulation double alley in the Appleford building basement for A. A. Thomas. It will be open tomorrow night. Bowling is praised as a healthful indoor sport and Dixon residents gain a new place to play.
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Wew
Dixon Telegraph
Appleford
A. A. Thomas
Dixon
Annual meeting at Second Presbyterian church
The congregation will meet in the church lecture room this evening with full attendance hoped. In addition to routine business there will be an election of two elders and five trustees.
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Second Presbyterian Church
Wolfley Receives $15 Injury Claim Payment
Lanark Gazette reports Louis E. Wolfley got $15 from the Freeport Accident Association for a hand injury. He was disabled a week but has since returned to work in his father’s carpet shop.
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Lanark Gazette
Louis E. Wolfley
Freeport Accident Association
Ascher Sues Cauley for Slander in Supervisor Run
Wm. Ascher files in circuit court a $5,000 slander suit against Michael Cauley alleging Cauley circulated a false story about Ascher during his candidacy for supervisor.
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Wm. Ascher
Michael Cauley
Cauley
Gifted Freeport Musician Joins Buffalo Bill Band
Robert A. Gibler, a renowned Freeport youth, left for New York this afternoon to join Buffalo Bill's concert band and will tour with the Buffalo Bill aggregation to the Paris exposition this season.
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Robert A. Gibler
Freeport
New York City
Buffalo Bill
Death of Chas Moeller at Local Hospital
Chas Moeller died at the hospital this morning at 1 o'clock. He was born in this state and was 22 years old. The funeral will be held Saturday morning from 34 Delaware street. Dr E H Allen, a Freeport dentist, has been elected to the Supreme Chapter of the Sigma Delta of Philadelphia. The Christian Endeavor society of Memorial Lutheran church will host a white and gold social at J A Botdorf’s home, 55 South Galena avenue, Friday evening.
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Chas. Moeller
Delaware Street
E. H. Allen
Freeport
Thim
The
Sigma Delta of
Philadelphia
Christian Endeavor Society of
Memorial Lutheran Church
J. A. Botdorf
South
Galena Avenue
Freeport Arcanum Members to Attend Rockford Lodge Meeting
A group of Freeport members of the Royal Arcanum will travel to Rockford this evening for a lodge gathering where 50 candidates are to be initiated.
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Freeport
Royal Arcanum
Rockford
Millinery Openings Draw Crowded Spring Hats Admiration
This week features millinery openings with shops crowded as ladies admire numerous spring hats and bonnets in current styles.
Ducks Plentiful Along Pecatonica River
Local sportsmen report ducks abundant as Ed White heads out before breakfast and shoots a brace of mallards. Good prospect for fruit noted as W P P Emmert from South Haven Michigan says peaches outlook there is flattering.
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Pecatonica
Ed White
W. PP. Emmert
South Haven
Mich
Michigan
Hepa Church Woman's Society to Meet With Mrs Stover
The Woman's Society of the Hepa church will meet with Mrs C Stover Friday afternoon at 2 30.
Remember the Maine at Grand Opera House Tonight
Lincoln J. Carter presents Remember the Maine a new navy play at the Grand Opera House tonight with lavish scenery and a new device. The production features fleets of warships tropical scenes and a Manila naval battle with patriotic transformations and dissolving light pictures. A promotional note for Burdock Blood Bitters follows in likely filler advertising text.
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Maine
Grand Opera House
Lincoln J. Carter
Carter
Lincoln
McKinley
Dewey
Mr. Carter
Manila
Weather Means and Extremes for April Gathered
Observer J M Sherier compiled April data over twenty eight years showing a mean temperature of 50, warmest 57 in 1896 and coldest 41 in 1874. Highest 87 on the 30th 1895. lowest 14 on the 2nd 186. Average precipitation 2.78 inches. max 6.41 inches in 1892, min 0.32 in 1895. 24 hour precip record 3.04 inches on 11 12 1876. Clear 7, partly cloudy 13, cloudy 10 days. Prevailing winds northeast and northwest.
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Moline Dispatch
J. M. Sherier
Dr Thomas Electric Oil Heals Burns and Bruises Fast
Ordinary household accidents have no terrors with Dr Thomas Electric Oil in the medicine chest. It heals burns cuts and sprains with instant relief. Jos Emmert advertises this remedy.
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Dr. Thomas
Jos
Emmert
Freeport minister notes possible con man in town
A Freeport minister received a letter from a neighboring city minister describing a young man who visited the parsonage claiming to be a cousin of the recipient. The man had been in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, lost ten dollars, and asked help to reach Clinton. The visitor, named Harry Smith, claimed a Freeport address at 226 Oak Street and later sought 2.25 dollars from the minister to return home. The writer wonders if he was deceived and has heard nothing since.
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Freeport
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Clinton
Rev
Harry Smith
Your
Oak Street
Ill
Enthusiastic Old Glory Conclave Meets in Freeport Honors Members
A large gathering of Old Glory Uniformed Val iant Knight Conclave No 1 Freeport conferred ranks on John F Jewell Galena Richard Anderson Dixon and D G Harrington Chicago A banquet followed at Brewster House with many outsiders in attendance including J L Janssen Sterling A J McNiell Rock Falls and Dr Edward Bartlett Springfield The supreme captain general Dr W W Krape received compliments on the ritual The Freeport contingent joined a Rockford Shrine meeting with others listed from Freeport and nearby towns The Mystic Workers held a social and local ads are noted including Rocky Fountain Tea Cream Skimmed Life and Lawn Grass Seed listings.
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Freeport
John F. Jewell
Galena
Richard Anderson
Dixon
D. G. Harrington
Chicago
Brewster House
J. L. Janssen
Sterling
A. J. McNiell
Rock Falls
Edward Bartlett
Springfield
W. C. Calkins
Galesburg
C. C. Snyder
Riverside
L. A. Beard
Polo
A. C. Schadel
Warren
L. J. Schaler
Joliet
C. Rt. Green
Jacksonville
G. S. Mansfield
Woodstock
J. L. Schaeffer
Janesville
W. W. Krape
Order
Cherry Orchards Boost Returns for Northern Illinois
The article argues that hardy cherry varieties offer reliable profits in Northern Illinois, with early bearing, low upkeep, and strong market prices. It describes an example cherry nursery at Freeport, lists varieties such as Early Richmond and Montmorency, recommends wind breaks and appropriate spacing, notes soil preferences, and highlights aesthetic value.
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Illinois
Freeport
Richmond
Montmorency
Joan M. Wise
Ill
Stephenson Street Nurseries
New Life Pills Claim Quick Relief for Headache Sufferers
The advertisement touts Dr King s New Life Pills as a cure for sick and nervous headaches. It claims the pills purify blood and strengthen nerves, improving health, with easy intake and a 25 cent price. Sold by Joseph Emmert, druggist, and notes Helen H Birch a piano teacher with a studio at 150 West St.
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Dr. King
Joseph Emmert
Helen H. Birch
West St
SOW GRASS SEED NOW AT PORTER S
Fancy Kentucky blue grass offered at 20 cents per pound by H. J. Porter’s located at 12 Exchange Street. Sale highlights a limited time price with immediate sowing instruction.
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H. J. Porter
Exchange St
Grand opening at De Jongh’s millinery emporium
Easter preparation announces the grand opening of De Jongh’s new millinery emporium next Wednesday April 4 and runs through the week. Following a January 22 fire the store has been rebuilt for comfort and convenience and invites all patrons and friends.
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de Jongh
Dejongh
oBidiw
Hubbit the show horse and Swarts’ fine stable
Freeport Flyers notes trainer F M Pearse guiding a fast bay trotting gelding down the street. The horse Hubbut, owned by George Swarts, weighs about 1800 pounds and shows strong style and action. Swarts praises his young stock as among the finest seen, recalling Pearse’s earlier successes with Ace and Maggie among others.
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Freeport Flyers
F. M. Pearse
George Swarts
Hubbut
Mr. Swarts
Hat and bonnet millinery display this week
A display of pattern hats and bonnets will be showcased Thursday through Saturday. The shop offers stylish pieces at reasonable prices with a full line of new spring and summer millinery from Mrs N E Keox, P.O. Block.
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Millinery Department
F. A. Read
Sweet & Hen’s
Galena Street
Blust
Bengston’s Jewelry Store
Stephenson Street
Will
Paris
Dr. Allen
Jos. Enmert
Rockford Shrine
J. M. Saucerman
J. B. Fuller
Winslow
W. CG. Milner
C. Freduehner
D. Bongye
F. J. Erfert
M. Stoskopf
W. N. Cronkrite
H. B. Smith
H. F. As
Rocky Fountain
Madison Medicine Co
Jos Emmert
Dorman
John M. Wise
Soldiers’ Monument
E. Mayer
Sec
Beecham
F. A. Schulz
Red Cross
Bakery Department
Brown & Dollmeyer
Stata Bank
Maynard
Maynard's
Court House
Galena ST
Braun & Fitts
Japan
Golden Palace
California
Boston
S. Hermsmeier & Son
Telephone
Meat Department
Barler
Schulte
Siecke
Stephenson Street Mall
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