Roller Skating Epidemic Narrated as Germ Plague
Richard Henry Little reports a Chicago roller skating fad described as a germ called Roll eros Skaterine. The piece personifies the spread through rinks from Chicago to Edgewater with vivid scenes of sad faces, moving crowds, and a mass skating parade while noting quarantine talk and playful incidents among couples and racers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Henry ‘Little
Chicago Record-Herald
Freeport
Mr. Little
Chicago
Niagara
Woman Drowns Self in Rockford Home Cistern
Mary Quinn, wife of William H. Quinn, drowned herself in a cistern at their Kent Street home after years of alleged cruelty. An inquest returned a verdict of death by own action. Neighbors linked the husband to threats but evidence showed self-inflicted death in his absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockford
Mary Quinn
William H. Quinn
Kent Street
Marsh
Quinn
Muriel
The Baby and the Burglar at The Majestic
At The Majestic today and tomorrow one film titled The Baby and the Burglar tells of a burglar moved to mercy by a three year old girl. The burglar shows clever acting with notable facial expressions. The picture appeals to children and older audiences alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Majestic
Death Was On His Heels In Close Pneumonia Fight
Jesse P Morris of Skippers Virginia nearly died from pneumonia during a spring attack. He credits Dr King s New Discovery with rapid improvement after two and a half bottles, calling it the best remedy for coughs and lung disease. Trial bottle free, sold under guarantee at local drug stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse P. Morris
Skippers
Dr. King
Joseph
Mimert
Pastors Stationed for Another Year at Chatsworth
The Evangelical association session at Chatsworth elects and ordains ministers, with Rev. William Klingbell reassigned to Oak Street Church and Rev. Heinmiller transferring to the late conference. The meeting reports $7,802.72 raised for Northwestern College endowment and outlines stationing for numerous churches across Illinois, with implications for missionary work and organizational growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chatsworth
Evangelical Association
S. L. Umbach
Union Biblical Institute
Naperville
Board of Examiners
Geo. Johnson
Cleveland
Canadian Northwest
Germany
Japan
China
America
H. J. Kickhoefer
Northwestern, College
W. O H. Heinmiller
Aii
Wai
Wiiel
J. G. Fidder
FL Paso
United Evangelical Church
Ilinois
N. Wunderlich
Chicago
Women's Missionary Society
W. B. Rilling
Freeport
Northwestern College
SIS
Clicazo
Porn
Local street and name list for prospect supplies
A fragmented roster lists residents and addresses including 5S W Mohr Salem, J S Gespel St Jonons, 3 B Elfrink Wabash Ave, J Haller Wisconsin St, J A Giese Barrington, K Widener Bensonville, Theodore Stege Elgin, A K Balter Highland Park, GG F Courier North Northfield, GG Ww Engleton Prairie View.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Mohr
Salem
J. S. Gespel
St. Jonon'’s
B. Elfrink
Wabash Avenue
J. Haller
Wisconsin Street
J. A. Giese
Barrington
K. Widener
Bensonville
Theodore Stege
Elgin
A. K. Balter
Highland Park
F. Courier
North Northfield
Ww. Engleton
Prairie View
Nose Party at the Rollaway and A Dogs Life at Grand
Lyman JH Howe’s Moving Pictures presents a program at the Grand including A Dog’s Life showing cruel dog pulling and exhaustion, plus scenes of a French cliff dynamite blast and Arctic animal life. Miss Robson returns with her cast. advance seating policy unchanged. Matinees are Wednesday and Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wolland
Lyman JH. Howe
the Grand
France
Arctic
Animal Kingdom
Wes
Miss Robson
Studebaker
Taft Strong in Minnesota at Republican Convention
Minneapolis reported a massive gathering of delegates and visitors for Minnesota s Republican state convention to select at large delegates for the national convention. Taft leads La Follette among Minnesotans with Helfelfinger Kellogg Hawkins Parsons Hunt named as potential national delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Minn
Minnesota
la Follette
Wisconsin
Taft
Bliss Carman Birth Details and Works
William Bliss Carman a renowned poet editor and journalist was born in Fredericton New Brunswick on April 1 1. He studied at the Collegiate Institute and University of New Brunswick graduating in 1881 and pursued post graduate study at the University of Edinburgh and Maynard University. He worked as a law student civil engineer and school teacher before journalism and edited the New York Independent starting in 1890. In the last decade he contributed to multiple metropolitan papers and magazines. His notable publications include Low Tide on Grand Pre Behind the Arras Ballads of Lost Haven By the Aurelian Well Pipes of Pan and A Seq mark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William
Bliss) Carman
Fredericton
N. B
Tsel
Collegiate Institute
University of New Brunswick
University Ofdinburgh
Maynard University
New York Independent
Allen's Foot-Ease Promises Quick Foot Comfort
Ina Pineh promotes Allen's Foot-Ease claiming it lets women wear smaller shoes, eases tightness and bunions, relieves swelling, blisters, and tired feet. The ad touts instant relief, sweat reduction, and a free trial sample via Allen S. Olmsted of Le Roy, New York, urging purchases at druggists and shoe stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ina Pineh
Allen
Allen S. Olmsted
le Roy, N. Yy
Aunt Mary Returns to Chicago Stage for Limited Run
The Chicago Studebaker Theatre resumes Aunt Mary starring May Robson, following a record New York and Chicago engagement. Demand is high for a longer run starting Sunday evening April 19, with tickets selling fast. The Whitney Opera House presents Three Twins, a lively musical comedy, with an excellent cast led by Victor Morley and Alice Yorke, featuring the Yama Yama number and strong audience enthusiasm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
May Robson
New York
Studebaker Theatre
Miss Robson
Whitney Opera House
Whitney- Gaites
Chieneen
oThree Twins
Whitney
Karl Heselina
Victor Morley
Alice Yorke
Bessie McCoy
Frances Kennedey
Madge Vee
William Bechtel
James Young
Oe Allen
Alen Foster
Harrison
Electric Bitters Restored My Health After Near Death
Nine years ago I was run down and life hung on a thread. A druggist recommended Electric Bitters. I bought a bottle and regained strength. One foot in the grave, now well since using Electric Bitters. Sold under guarantee at Joseph Emmert's drug store. 50c.
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Mr. C. Farthing
Mill Creek
Ind
Electric Bitters
Joseph Emmert
Upholstering and Furniture Repair Ad
O J Yoder offers upholstering and furniture repair at 134 Van Buren Street with daily business listings. Services described include refinishing and restoration for home furnishings. Located in a longstanding local tradesman directory entry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Buren Street
O. J. Yoder
Annie Sheel opens Hair Dressing Parlor in Freeport
Mrs Annie Sheel announces the opening of a hairdressing parlor in Freeport in rooms formerly vacated by Dr Shelp over the City Drug store at Galena and Van Buren streets She invites all old customers and new patrons to visit and uses telephone 381 for inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Sheel
Freeport and Vicinity
Dr. Shelp
City
Galena and
van Buren Streets
This Date in History Highlights Various Figures and Events
Thos English settlers arrive at New Haven 1697. Charles XI of Sweden dies. Dr Samuel Johnson's dictionary published. John Lothrop Motley born and died. Abraham Lincoln dies 1865. Matthew Arnold born 1822 died 1888. Treaty defining British Italian East Africa influence signed at Rome. Earthquake destroys Chilpancingo and Chilapa, Mexico.
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Thos
New Haven
Conn
Charles XI
Sweden
Jiao
Samuel Johnson
John Lothrop Motles
PSH
Nice
France
Abraham Lincoln Dier
Matthew Arnold
East Africa
Rome
Chilpancingo
Chilapa
Mexico
Dr. King's New Life Pills for health aid
An old advertisement touts Dr. King's New Life Pills as reliable purifiers to relieve stagnation in the bowels and stomach, head pains, biliousness, and toxins. The ad notes the product costs 24 cents and is sold at Joseph Emmest's drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Joseph Emmest
Stephenson County Real Estate Transfers Chronicle
Abstract records list transfers from Mattie Gharet to Hasell Thompson and Anna Meyer to EF Meyer in Freeport and Harlem areas. Includes Casper Kunder to H D Thomas and T O Shaffer to Vicinta Mattert with prices up to $16,000, plus multiple lot trades in Freeport and Lancaster. Conveyancers O Taylor & Frior note abstracts of title and legal instruments prepared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephenson County Abstract Office
Mattie Gharet
Hasell Thompson
Winslow
BRB
Aidwell
R. J. Criddle
Sely
Harlem
Anna Meyer
EF. L. Meyer
Mary S. Scott
Freeport
Casper Kunder
Edward Reedy
J. A. Bell
Lote HL
Cedarville
James Kinney
W. C. Gunn
Wis
Nwy
Rock Run
Dorsey
Philip Becker
W. M. Becker
Union
F. M. Smith
Thomas Wohtford
Coate
O. Taylor & Frior
Twenty Year Health Sentence Cites Arnica Salve Cure
O S Woolever of LeRaysville New York says a twenty year health sentence was cured by Bucklen's Arnica Salve which treated bleeding piles. The ad claims the salve heals sores boils burns wounds and cuts quickly and is sold for 25 cents at Joseph Emmert's drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucklen
O. S. Woolever
LeRaysville
N. Y
Joseph Emmert
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Edgewater
Iere
Board of Aldermen
Vrollerus
Yun Gaatek
Sereda
Mattie Spooter
Buttinskis
Ike
Lena
Tke
Pearly
Peach
George
Yiari
Luna Park
Wilk Faust
Dunekunz
Death
Conference OF Evangelical
William Klingbell
W. O. Heinmiller
The
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We. Sehwah
Ashton
W. Storkman
Belvidere
A. Theis
Carroll
A. Go Peneht
Davis
Foo
Forreston
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Einer
Oak Street
Willien
Whinebedt
Chenesee
Woodball- Watts
Slampshire
Boardbarder
Hooppole
Bureis
Malta
Om hNessling
Pourbur
RF Desenkolb
Pola
Niperville
Woo
Albing
Presiddte Elder
Aurora
J. Keller
West Side
Downerstrove
Stamin
Owieht
Dotap Marth
Cine Paadere
AL Tl
Platte Mond
Thurvisan Street
Joliel
George Schwartz
Lovekport Aow
Littner
Manhattan
J J Plapp
Whirine Pheodore Anberding
Peoria
Jerchant Paesiddiae
Anne d Bente
Hollands Grove
Boow Dodes Barus Baker
Po Ostertaud
Don Sadbe
J I Biseheart
Mason
Ote
Mornin Vitashio
Bo Voeuobelle Buearigg
Avhiciares, Riatheom
Koo Baier
Sherrard
Bo Ddottenai
Stresetoe
Selierus Pothog
Dob
Wastineten
Doc Schaerer
Woo. Schulez Presiditehder
Doushis Park
Wrodertich
Brwtewood
J. Zipperer
Chiewsa
Feients
J. Byas
Dtation
Biteadlett
Humboldt Park
Oe Wiest
Lane Park
Schewes
Josan Square
Gunther
Norwood Park
Ousk Park
A. Ebert
Sheffield Avenue
Rollaway
Taft Strong
Wil
Bliss Carman
Robinson Mfg. Co
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