Coming Events in Freeport Presbytery and Local Societies
A list of events and meetings for Freeport residents includes the April 10 spring meeting of Freeport Presbytery at First Presbyterian Church, April 13 John Griffith in the Throne Guardsman at Grand Opera House, and April 16 R. L. F. annual ball at Armory. Also noted are events on April 18 O M P dance at Germania hall, April 16 Patriotic ball at K of G hall, April 18 Shore Acres at Grand Opera House, April 1 Ball at St Marys hall, April 21 President and Board of Education election at Pennsylvania House, April 22 Arizona at Grand Opera House, April 24 county board meeting at the court house, April 25 Amity society dance at Blusts hall, May 1 Northwestern Homeopathic Medical Association meeting at Brewster, and May 15 Republican Senatorial convention, 12th district.
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Freeport
First Presbyterian Church
John Griffith
Grand Opera House
R. of
L. F
Armory Ma
Germania Hall
K. of G. Hall
Mra
Abraham Lincoln
St. Mary's Hall
Ladies Sodalities
Board of Education
Penney
Vania House
Arizona
County Board of Supervisors
Court House
Amity Society
Blust’s Hall
Northwestern Homeopathic Medical Association
Brewster
The New Eight Bells at Grand Opera House Tonight
The Brothers Byrne present Eight Bells a nautical pantomimic comedy at the Grand Opera House tonight. The new show promises stronger sensational features and marks an improvement over the predecessor, with a scene of a ship underway described in vivid terms.
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Grand Opera House
Brothers Byrne
Gran Opera House
Eight Bells nautical comedy by the Byrne brothers shines
The Eight Bells show thrills with clever gymnastics and hard work by the Byrne brothers and a balanced company. The audience laughs hard as the performance sustains its original allure and infectious energy, making the nautical farce a standout.
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Byrne
Noted Illinois Lawyer Major Edward Dutcher Dies in Oregon
Major Edward If. Dutcher, the oldest practicing attorney in northern Illinois and a former presidential elector, died suddenly in Oregon aged 83. He served as a Democratic convention delegate and was a prominent circuit court lawyer known for his many friendships. Also, Alvira Greer, three, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chas Greer of Empire street, died of pneumonia. Funeral Friday at 1 from the Greer home and 2 at the German Lutheran church with Rev. A G Lawdeck officiating.
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Edward IF. Dutcher
Illinois
Oregon
Horatio Seymour
Major Dutcher
Alvira
Chas. Greer
Empire Street
German Lutheran Church
A. G. Lawdeck
Estate and guardianship actions across multiple decedents and wards
The record lists petitions and orders across several estates and guardianships. It includes appraisers bills approved and recorded for Armando Lloyd Daniel Keck Samuel Wise Edward Karcher and William T McCalmon. inventories and transfers ordered. personal and private sales authorized. and guardianship reports approved for Henry Baier and Charles Thiele.
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Armando Lloyd
Daniel, Keck
Samuel Wise
Henry Baier
Sprattler
Daniel Daws
David Garry
Chas. Thiele
Thiele
Edward
Karcher
Mary A. Morrison
Peeton
Daniel Keck
Wm. T. McCalmon
Throbbing Headache Relief Promised by New Life Pills
An advertisement touts Dr King s New Life Pills as a quick remedy for sick and nervous headaches. It claims to purify blood, strengthen nerves, and boost health, with easy intake and a 25 cent price. Sold by Joseph Emmert, a local druggist, offering money back if not cured.
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Dr. King
Joseph Emmert
Abraham Lincoln garrison installs new officers
Abraham Lincoln garrison No. 8 SK of G held an officer installation. Charles Beine installed Supreme judge J. D. Wheat Judge Antone Deifenthaler President Geo. Meigs Vice president Will Sechrist Commander Captain Simon Otten hausen Lieutenant commander J. B. Dawson Ensign Louis Meyers Adjutant Charles Beine Quartermaster C. F. Bender Provost marshal Eli Wareham.
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Abraham Lincoln Garrison No. 8
SK. of
Chas. Beine
J. D. Wheat
Louis Meyers
C. F. Bender
Eli Wareham
Lonergan Resigns as Road Supervisor. Daily Selected
Patrick Lonergan resigns as road supervisor on this division of the Illinois Central. Andrew Daily is chosen to fill the vacancy. J. E. Walters, long stationed here as an Illinois Central train dispatcher, transfers to Vicksburg Mississippi. H. M. Mease, a top dispatcher, is promoted to the vacancy.
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Patrick Lonergan
Illinois Central
Andrew Daily
J. E. Walters
Vicksburg
Miss
H. M. Mease
Central Road
Former Freeport Lady to Marry
Miss Ethel Kingsley Becker of Dubuque, formerly of Freeport, will wed Alfred A. Heeb a prominent Dubuque businessman at St Patrick's Church on Wednesday April 25. Chas M Figeley of Chicago will marry Myrtle McGrew of La Grange Illinois on Wednesday April 25.
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Freeport
Ethel Kingsley Becker
Chas. H. Becker
Dubuque
St. Patrick’s Church
Alfred A. Heeb
Chas. M. Figeley
Chicago
W. F. Figeley
Myrtle McGrew
J. Hamilton McGrew
la Grange
Hon M Stoskopf Stricken In Law Office
Hon M Stoskopf collapsed with dizziness at his law office this morning due to heart action. He was removed home and by afternoon was feeling better with no serious consequences anticipated.
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M. Stoskopf
Local News Wrap: Roy Brownlee Shot in the Knee Abroad
Reported around town Roy Brownlee of this city was shot in the knee while on duty with his regiment in the Philippines. He enlisted last fall and previously served in Company L and Porto Rico. The Ladies' Aid Society of Embury Church met at 150 Homer Street from 2 to 4 pm, followed by the W P F M S monthly meeting. Tea is set for 6:30 to 7 with a program and sociable planned for this evening.
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Roy Brownlee
Philippine Islands
Ladies’ Aid Society of
Embury Church
J. W. Kettler
Homer Street
W.pf. M.S
Snowstorm Rages With Brief Spring Forecast Ahead
Weather Today Sees heavy snowfall and a blizzard that began in the morning. Forecasters say conditions will ease soon with a quick return to milder conditions and melting snow.
Brakeman Edward Emerick Brought Home After Injured Foot
Edward Emerick the brakeman who had his foot badly pinched Sunday was brought home from LaSalle last evening and taken to the home of his parents on Adams street. The foot can be saved.
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Edward Emerick
LaSalle
Adams Street
Electric Bitters Endorsement by Belleville Drugist
Abraham fare of Belleville Ohio, a leading druggist, calls Electric Bitters the best selling bitters he has handled in 20 years. He notes the tonic helps disorders of stomach, liver, kidneys, bowels, blood and nerves, tones the system, and restores vigor. Sold by Joseph Emmart, Druggist, at 50 cents.
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Abraham Fare
Belleville
Joseph Emmert
Beecham’s pills sold as cure for constipation
A vintage advert claims Beecham’s pills cure constipation by removing the cause, asserting doctors misdiagnose serious but simple bowels issues. It touts the remedy as effective for all humans, with a price of a quarter a box available worldwide.
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Beecham
Pickard Sells Overland Express Line to Fred Kiefer
Lena April 11. George Pickard sold his overland express line to Fred Kiefer. N. R. Nelson went to Rockford this morning. Mrs. G M Holley visiting at Rockford. Freeport passengers listed: Ferdinand Becker Louis Wernecke Chas Becker J Henning Ben Seckler Mrs Chas Wales Mrs d C Kauffman and Grace. Rev Jos Seckler and wife travel to Eleroy to spend Easter with Shiloh Reformed Church friends. E Z Cold Cure cures colds E Z. Entertained Friends. Miss Minnie Palmer hosted a small party last night. Miss Belle Kennison hosted a party of friends who played cards.
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Lena
George Pickard
Fred Kiefer
N. R. Nelson
Rockford
G. M. Holley
Freeport
Ferdinand Becker
Louis Wernecke
Chas. Becker
J. Henning
Ben Seckler
Chas. Wales
D. C. Kauffman
Grace
Jos. Seckler
Eleroy
Shiloh Reformed Church
Minnie Palmer
Belle Kennison
Sheriff takes charge of Garey children to Glenwood school
Sheriff Fox has assumed custody of the three Garey children after the separation of Mr and Mrs Garey. The youngsters are to be sent to the Manuel Training School at Glenwood for care and instruction under the county’s guardianship.
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Sheriff Fox
Steve Garey
Manuel
Glenwood
Meeting of the Thimble Club at K of G hall
Martha Washington Thimble club plans a post noon meeting at K of G hall with an Easter program titled Eh feel as if I should fly to pieces The piece reflects on nerve strain and daily martyrdom and promotes Dr Pierce s Favorite Proscription as a cure amid general relief for women Also notes Easter hats and millinery styles from Mrs R G Batowis at 19 Van Buren St Littleville
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Thimble Club
Martha Washington Thimble Club
K. of G. Hall
Pierce
R. G. Batowis
van Buren St
Kept It Quiet Popular Belvidere Couple Married in Freeport
Belvidere Republican reports Frankie Barnes and Frank Seibert wed secretly on December 9 in Freeport. The telegraph operator and a popular local man eloped to the parsonage of the First M. E. church with Rev. N. H. Axtell officiating. The couple kept the wedding secret despite several aware friends.
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Belvidere
Freeport
Belvidere Republican
The
Republican
Frankie Barnes
National
West
Frank Seibert
Miss Barnes
Seibert
M. EK
N. H. Axtell
Charles Best
Generous ad touts Dr King’s New Discovery trials
The notice hails Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption and related throat and lung diseases, claims over ten million free trial bottles given away, and guarantees satisfaction or money back. It invites readers to obtain a free trial from Joseph Emmert, with regular bottles priced 50c and $1. A new telephone directory is promised around April 15, seeking listings. rates start at $1 per month.
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Dr. King
Joseph Emmert
Excitanon Co
Grocery Bargains In Local Market Ad Highlights Deals
White Rose flour first patent fully guaranteed 90c a sack. Good potatoes 25c a bit. Good butterine 13c a pound. Navy beans 6c a quart. Golden Rio coffee 10c a pound despite price rise. French peas 10c a can. California plums 25c per gallon can. Garden seeds 1c a package. Easter egg dyes 4c a package. New onions 1c a bunch. Sweet oranges 5c a dozen.
Housefurnishing Dept Sale Item List
Catalog of small hardware and household goods with unit prices: chain bracelets 9c each rulers Ic each curling irons 1c each tablets 4c each crayons 1c per box door stops 3 for 5c shelf paper 2c per bunch carpet tacks 2 boxes for 1c picture wire 25 yards for 5c tack pullers 6c soldering sets 5c a set knife and shear sharpeners 1c carget beaters 0s each cake tins 1c each wire potato mashers 3c each granite water pails 12 quarts 28c cups and saucers 4 doz for 40c All 25c salad dishes 9c each All 25c fancy plates 19c each
Bakery Prices From The Storehouse Window
Fresh bread priced at 3 cents a loaf and bread one day old at 2 cents per loaf. Pies and cakes cost 8 cents each. Buns rolls cookies and doughnuts are 8 cents a dozen. Uneeda biscuits go for 4 cents per package.
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Uneeda
Meat department price list you can save on pounds
Meat Department advertises savings of three to five cents per pound. It lists surloin steak at 12c per lb, porterhouse at 2c per lb, best round at 10c, pork roast at 10c, skinned hams from 1c to 24c per lb, picnic hams at 9c, finest breakfast bacon from 11c to 25c per lb, and herring at 1c each.
Big Store Ad Promises 4 Dollars Worth Groceries for 25 Cents
A promotional notice urges shoppers to visit the Big Store where customers can obtain four dollars’ worth of groceries and meat for just 25 cents, highlighting a limited time deal and savings opportunity.
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Grey
Tan
Ellis
Major Ed, Dutcher
Sweet & Hen’s
Galena Street
Blust
E. Bengston
Stephenson Street
Philippines
Wm. F. Jungkunz
Jonun M. Wise
Stephenson Street Nursery
F. A. Schulz
Journal
Wm. F. Jungunz
Witty Satie
Redlinger Bros
Galena Ave
Joseph Emert
Emmert & Burrell
Freeport, Ill
Grocery Department
Bakery Department
Brown & Dollmeyer
Stata Bank
Mattings
Maynard
Eaton
Eral Ssns
Barler
Schulte & Siecke
Tate New
Meat Department
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