Presbytery Meeting and Missionary Society Gather in Rockford
The spring meeting of the Presbytery of Freeport and the Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary Society occurs April 21 and 22 at Westminster Church Rockford. Rev John L Tait will preside as moderator with Cantor and quartet music by Freeport Ministers and Elders. The program features addresses on missions temperance and church unity. Music by the quartet includes duties for the two-day sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbytery of
Freeport
Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary Society
Westminster Church
Rockford
John L. Tait
John Henry Boose
Benjamin L. Brittin
Home and Foreign Missions
B. L. Brittin
Belvidere
D. KE. Williamson
Norman B. Barr
Chicago
Ralph Maclay Crissman
Galena
H. M. Markley
Redeemer
Lord
Edward Maurice Pierce
Our Church
M. L. Pearson
Argyle
Jesus
T. S&s. Scott
D. D
Marengo
S.C. Play
Woodstork
Maile
Gerrish
J. Ll. Wail
Harvard
Hein
Presbytery
CL QO. Shirey
Polo
Nou
Women's Presbyterial
Poreisa Missionary Society
Holderby
Alys
Mary Nichoates
VT. OS. Scott
William Snooks
Mra
Jennie Smith
Ssapposium
William Stewart
Hale
Shere
Eligabeth Williamey
Venipaer
Nue Stes
Alies K. Brown Voeisher
E.oo L. Hierrich
Chita
Koren
Dobar Henry Boose
Sole
Mendelssohn Missidoredier
Ndilvess
lPoreign Missionus
Tye Wells
Chituga
Phil Sida
Home Missionary Society
CC. M. Giddings
Edwin Warren
Alice Brown
Terwilliger
Amelia Frost
Fort Hall
Idaho
Robert Smith
B. F. Fills
M.L. Pearson
J. H. Boose
L. A. Williams
Hearing Continued for Two Men Charged with Worthless Check
John Brassington of Barington and Charles Nagle of Freeport appeared before Magistrate Bentley on a charge of passing a worthless check. They requested a continuance to next Wednesday. bonds set at 600 each. They claim plans to open an aerology at the bank to cover cashed checks. Chief Silk brought them from Rockford to Freeport. Brassington carried 29.35. They also cashed checks at Reardon Brothers for 12.50 and Joe Ambruster’s saloon for 8.50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Brassington
Barington
Charles Nagle
Bentley
Ross
Silk
Rockford
Freeport
Brassington
Ross Place
Reardon Brothers
Joe Ambruster
Local business moves into 84 Van Buren Street
Q. J. Yoder formerly of Galesburg has opened a furniture repair and upholstery shop at 84 Van Buren street Freeport. The Freeport camp R N of A plans a card party Monday afternoon at EF Blust hall with public invited. The King's Daughters Settlement home board meets monthly Monday. Em bury church Ladies’ Aid to serve Easter luncheon from 4 to 8 pm with an elegant supper planned. menu to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Q. J. Yoder
Galesburg
van Buren Street
Freeport Camp
R. N. of A
EF. A. Blust
The
King’s Daughters’ Settlement Home
Ladies’ Aid Society
Embury Church
Real estate transfers listed with several names and prices
Philip Beeker to Wo Mo Beeker, lots 14 and 16 block 1 Union addition 2800 dollars. Gunn to William Dorsey parts sections 10 and 15 town of Jack Rain 12000 dollars. James Kinney to WW Gunn Rock Run 16000 dollars. Edward Reedy to James A Bell Jets tll and 112 Cedarville 165 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip Beeker
Wo Mo Beeker
Union Addition
Woo. Gunn
William Dorsey
Jack Rain
James Kinney
WW. C. Gunn
Rock Run
Edward Reedy
James A. Bell
Cedarville
Final examination dates announced for Stephensom county
Superintendent Grove sets spring final exam dates for towns in Stephensom county. Pearl City hosts exams on Thursday April 25 Lena on Friday April 24 Red Oak on Saturday April 20 Orangeville on Monday April 27 Freeport on Tuesday April 28 Dakota on Wednesday April 29 Davis on Friday May 1 This outline lists the scheduled days for students across multiple communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grove
Stephensom County
Pearl City
Lena
Red Oak
Orangeville
Freeport
Dakota
Davis
Purifier Pills Promised for Liver and Bowel Trouble
Dr King's New Life Pills advertised as reliable purifiers to relieve head ache biliousness jaundice and digestive stagnation. Sold for 2 cents at Joseph Emumert's drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Joseph Emumert
Licensed to Marry Lloyd Confer Cedarville
A compact item lists individuals associated with Cedarville and Orangeville in a licensing context. Names include Lloyd Confer and Charlie Sevler, with references to Noeske and Donmeyer, suggesting a local marriage license or license-related notice within a small community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Confer
Cedarville
Noeske
Sane
Charles l
Lite
Donmeyer
Charlie Sevler
Orangeville
Guenther’s Drugstore Promotes Hindipo Nerve Tonic
C P Guenther & Co, at the corner of Galena avenue and street, advertises Hindipo as a nerve tonic and restorer. They guarantee satisfaction or refund, offering a Blue Label Intra Strength box for $1.00 mailed under positive"You" assurance. The notice urges customers to try the product despite reports of widespread demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. P. Guenther & Co
Galena Avenue
Galena Street
Ciaranter
Upholsterer and Furniture Repair Ad
Van Buren street listing by O. J Yoder offers upholstery and furniture repair services. Includes contact note and abbreviated details with unclear phrasing.
BBC Dye Works Offers Cleaning Service
Local textile cleaner BBC Dye Works advertises professional garment cleaning as its business, promising thorough care and convenient service for customers seeking ready to wear results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BBC Dye Works
Local saloon ban sweeps several towns in 1900s drive
Rockford reports no new developments as voters enforce dry ordinances in Dixon Rochelle Belvidere and Beloit. Saloon stock moves to stores homes or other cities while licenses are challenged by local option campaign and supreme court decisions loom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockford
Liquor Dealers’ Association
Supreme Court
Teny
Beloit
Freeport
Wisconsin
Belvidere
Woodstock
Dixon
Bau
Powe
Momomal
Bucklen’s Arm Salt Heals Sores and Burns Quickly
An old-time reader letter from O. S. Waooter of LeRaysville praises Bucklen’s Armed Salve for curing long standing sores. The ad claims it heals the worst sores, boils, burns and wounds in the shortest time and urges readers to visit Joseph Binert’s drug store for purchases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucklen
O. SB. Waootever
LeRaysville
Noy
Joseph bin- Inert
Dru
Discount Sale On Broken Lines Of Shoes At WM.O. Whreght Co
WM O WHREGHT CO offers 20 percent off broken lines of late style shoes. The sale includes women and misses 50c shoes still available. Perro and titles clashed with vendors for a shopping event noted in local ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WM. O. Whreght & CO
Perro
Farewell Banquet Nears Annual YMCA Gym Event
The first annual YMCA banquet in Freeport drew about eighty men. General Secretary R C Smedley acted as toastmaster as tributes were paid to winning teams and to Mr. F C Rogers who leaves for Fond du Lac. Gifts included a silk umbrella and a set of silver knives and forks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hillmer
Association
R. C. Smedley
Smedley
F.C. Rogers
Fond du Lac
W. H. Besnon
Ed. Bengston
Rogers
Charles H. Green
J. H. Waldecker
Chas Long
Harry Heyman
S. Barrett
Mra. Rogers
Wallace Hall
Hall
New York Favors Governor Hughes and Theodore Roosevelt
The piece extols the Republican Party led by Theodore Roosevelt and supports Charles W. Hughes for governor. It recalls party strength in New York, praises past leadership, contrasts Republican governance with the Democratic current administration, and urges voters to back Hughes as the party’s choice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Hughes
Republican Party
Lincoln Theodore Roosevelt
Democratic Party
United States
Ife
Peepee
Lowever
Theodore Roosevelt
Charles WW. Hurghes
Death Was On His Heels and a Spring 1906 Cure
Jesse P. Morris of Skippers Virginia recounts a near death from pneumonia in spring 1906. After a fearful cough and weakness he used Dr King’s New Discovery, quickly improving after two and a half bottles and declaring it the best remedy for coughs and lung disease. Sold with guarantee at Joseph Limmert’s drug store, 50 cents and 1 dollar, trial bottle free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse P. Morris
Skippers
Dr. King
JosephLimmert's
Majestic to Show Cleverly Placed Pictures Tomorrow
The Majestic plans a program titled The triple hill with several picts including The Strong Man The Baby The Inredar Fireside Reminiscences The Japanese Acrobats The Poor Old Couple The Prince's Idea and more to be determined This program blends tragedy comedy pathos and reminiscences and features The Poor Old Couple a touching picture story reflecting everyday life.
I Got What I Needed From Electric Bitters
Nine years ago in Mill Creek Indian Territory Mr GC Farthing was nearly dying. A druggist recommended Electric Bitters. He bought a bottle and regained strength, nearly in the grave but now well. Sold under guarantee at Joseph Inimert's drug store for 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GC. Farthing
Mill Creek
Ind
Ter
Joseph Inimert
Chicago horse buyers seek draft horses for sale
A Chicago buyer advertises for horses weighing 1160 to 2000 pounds with good flesh and slight blemishes acceptable. Open to older animals, offering top prices for large draft horses. Boats lead horses to Younglove's Livery in Freeport on Saturday, April 1st, rain or shine, through D. Winger & Co., West Side Horse Market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Millige
Younglove
Freeport
Rain Or Shine
D. Winger & Co
West Side
Ivy Lw
Annie Sheel Opens Hair Dressing Parlors in Freeport
Mrs Annie Sheel announces the opening of hair dressing parlors in rooms recently vacated by Dr Shelp above City Drug Store at the corner of Galena and Van Barren streets. She invites all her old customers and new clients to visit. Telephone 331.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Sheel
Freeport and
Dr. Shelp
City Drug Store
Galena
van Barren Streets
Town Board Meeting Set for April 13 in Town Clerk Notice
The town board will meet Monday evening April 13 at 7:00 p.m. to audit bills. Aldermen drawing town bills are asked to present them at the Town Clerk's office at City Drug Store corner Galena and Van Buren streets. Michallstverpen, Town Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Drug Store
Galena and
van Buren Streets
Michallstverpen
Dst
Tennessee election drama gathers in Nashville and Bristol
Fragmented dispatch from Nashville and surrounding areas outlines gubernatorial race tensions, with mentions of Patterson, political figures, where events and addresses stir voter interest. The report references Tennessee, January dates, and potential campaign activity across multiple cities including Chattanooga and Bristol.
Patterson son backed by machine loyalists sparks Tennessee politicking
The son of the late Congressman Josiah Patterson is described as a resourceful fighter with machine backing and loyal officeholders, while Tennessee public sentiment rebels against machine politics. If Carmack loses the nomination a Republican upset could arise, with EB T Sanford of Knoxville as a leading potential nominee for his clean government record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josiah Patterson
Tennessee
Carmack
EB. T. Sanford
Knoxville
Myr. Sanford
United States
Freeport Baseball Team Adds New Arrivals
Three Freeport players Herrod Frain and Limoges joined last night as the team builds toward a practice game tomorrow afternoon at the park. If enough players arrive today two mixed teams will form for a practice and the Beloit College game schedule begins Tuesday with Beloit. Forsythe brothers and Eddie Scott are set to join, Chicago contingent also expected, but no game tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Herrod
Frain
Limoges
the Park
Beloit
Beloit College
Forsythe Brothers
Eddie Scott
Michigan
Chicago
Barlow
Driscoll
Barry
Loeck
McNilles
Roy Fiske
Team to Open Series After Be loin Return
After returning from Be loin the team will start a three game series with Clinton Fowa team from the Mires Eye league. The games are set for next Saturday Sunday and Monday. Previously planned games with Dubique were cancelled and now a different opponent is sought for the open dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beloin
Clinton, Fowa
Dubique
Opening Day at Madison Season Opener Planned
Madison's opening day features a parade with state and city officials and business leaders, a civic program, and a stadium display. Mayor Schubert is to throw the first ball as Oshikesh and Madison tennis players perform, with music and a video presentation to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Mityor Schubert
Ves Ciuh
Ammons
Arere
Oshikesh
Capital Square
Teague Park Ound
Schubert
Homie
Behted Prepares Rockford Diamond and Riverside Park
Behted gears up for a Rockford diamond project beside Riverside Park as Wis completes work. Fans expect beer stalls and comfortable decor once finished. Preparations include a new grandstand, pitching area, and improved bleachers, with weather noted as a factor.
Breeport Assessor Appoints Realty Focus This Year
Assessor Charles Brana of Breeport begins the annual task of valuing the town real estate this morning. Personal property assessment was completed last year, with real estate taking priority this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Brana
Breeport
Bean
Personal Record: Various Sightings in Illinois Cities
George Janasen spent the day in Chicago. Mrs. S A Friedly visits her mother at Polo. A J McNeil of Des Moines is in town. J D Shimplot of Dubuque spent the day in Freeport. F B Hamilton of Lasalle was a Freeport caller. J H Hartman of Rockford and H C Tyrrell of Forreston were in town on business. J W Rosenburg of Rochelle was here on business. Martin Reardon called at Rockford. A W Cummings of Rockford visited friends in Freeport. H Herbert of Naperville visited Freeport. W W and J H Wayne of Orangeville were Freeport callers. Mrs C A Colvin and daughter Isabel visit Sterling. H Wallenwater of Bloomington transacted business in the city. Miss Jessie Pollock leaves for Sterling for Sunday. W C Hickok of Sandwich was guest of Freeport friends. M L Buesteton and David Klein of Rochelle in Freeport on court waiters. Mr. and Mrs Wm Frank and children of Winslow called on friends. Dr G J Hassenplug of Des Moines visits Dr G S Kieckner. Mrs C E F Ernst returns from Milwaukee. Mr and Mrs W Vail and Miss Catherine Seebauer visiting Chicago. N and W H Wolcott of Manchester visit nearby. Miss Ellen Sears returns to Town from L R Young home. E Dwyer, W J Somers and J W Preehill of Fairbury were business callers in Freeport. Miss Jane Kline returned to Sterling from St Francis hospital. Charles Moore and family of Fairchild visit the area. Mrs Moore's father Gassman is critically ill at Forreston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. McNeil
Des Moines
Iowa
J.D. Shimplot
Dubuque
Freeport
F.B. Hamilton
Lasalle
J. H. Hartman
Rockford
H. C. Tyrrell
Forreston
J. W. Rosenburg
Rochelle
Martin Reardon
A. W. Cummings
Friends
H. Herbert
Naperville
W. W
J. H. Wayne
Orangeville
W. C. Hickok
Sandwich
M. L. Buesteton
David Klein
Wm. Frank and Children
Winslow
G. J. Hassenplug
G.S. Kieckner
C. EF. Ernst
Claude
Milwaukee
W. Vail
Catherine Seebauer
Chicago
Kk. N
W. H. Wolcott
Manchester
Ss. E. Dwyer
William J. Somers
J. W. Preehill
Fairbury
Jane Kline
St. Francis Hospital
Sterling
Charles Moore
Fairchild
Wis
Mrs. Moore
Mr. Gassman
Freeport Boy Injured In Local Crossing Accident
Riddie Burnes, a former Freeport boy now racing locally between Decatur and Bloomington, suffered a serious accident at Maron on Thursday. While switching at that place his shoe heel caught in a crossing and he was thrown. The right leg calf and ankle were badly crushed and it is feared he may lose use of the leg. Burne is nephew of James H. Farnum of this city and formerly worked for the railroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Riddie Burnes
Decatur
Bloomington
Maron
Mr. Burne
James H. Farnum
Made Trip Through Globe Park With Birds Lesson
Prof Retek K Ohlmstead led a thirty person group on a walk through Globe Park this morning. They observed or heard twenty three distinct bird species. The outing was described as instructive and enjoyable and covered the entire distance on foot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Retek K. Ohlmstead
Globe Park
Mor. Ohluistead
Freeport Business Men announce banquet entertainment panel
The board of directors of the Freeport Business Men's Association today announced the members of the entertainment committee for the annual banquet. The committee is composed of Lt. Cobb, chairman, G. A. Rogers and H. H. Stahl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport Business Men's Association
N. ‘Lt. Cobb
G. A. Rogers
H. H. Stahl
Licensed to Wed John F Peterson and Caroline DuBois
A marriage license is recorded listing John F Peterson of Sycamore and Caroline M DuBois of Galepa as the contracting parties. The notice confirms a forthcoming ceremony for the couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Peterson
Sycamore
Caroline M. DuBois
Galepa
Also Mentioned on This Page
Freeport Body
Missionary Societies
Sters’ and Elders
W. N. Fraser
Trebron
Mnnnet Wilson
John Sitlars
Winnebago
Tishureh
Carole
Will Maury
Ploval Coufer
Mother Noeske
Revo
Michaels
Dorks
O. J Yoder
TION
Dlarmian
Death
Majestic
Freeport Iron & Metal Company
Wain
Nashville
Penn
Vendome
Craverhor Patterson
Tovarah Goenigg
Caruteeck
Chattaungowa
Part
Trys
Coun Petre Dt
Royal
Troval
Clinton
Rorehford
Riverside Park
Rocktemis
Hiewiatiedis
Roetters
Begius
George Janasen
S.A. Friedly
C. A. Colvin
Isabel
H. Wallenwater
Jessie Pollock
Ellen Sears
Business Men’s Committee
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