Entertainments and Meetings in Freeport April May
A list of events in Freeport includes the L F annual ball at Armory on April 16, a C M P dance at Germania hall April 16, a Patriotic ball at K G hall April 18 under Mrs Abraham Lincoln Garrison D, an April 19 Shore Across at Grand opera house, a April 20 Ladins sodalities ball at St Marys hall, an April 21 section for President and Board of Education at Pennsylvania house, an April 21 Arizona at Grand opera house, a county board meeting April 25 at court house, Amity society dance April 26 at Blusts hall, Rastertide entertainment May 1 by St Marys music class, Northwestern Homeopathic Medical Association meeting May 15 at Brewster, and a Republican Senatorial convention for the 12th district.
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Freeport
L. F
Armory
Germania Hall
G. Hall
Abraham Lincoln Garrison
Grand Opera House
St. Mary's Hall
Ladins Sodalities
Ladies of the Maccabees
Board of Education
Pennsylvania House
Arizona
County Board of Supervisors
Court House
Amity Society
Brewster
Appointed Trainmaster for Galena division of CNW
John D. Cutteridge of Belvidere is named trainmaster of the Galena division, succeeding the resigned H. D. Battisford. Cutteridge, a veteran engineer on the division, is noted for ability and popularity among railroad men. His appointment is welcomed by friends and colleagues. A Freeport orator chosen for Wisconsin team. John J. Coyle of Freeport, soon to graduate from the University of Wisconsin Law Department, is picked for the university debating team heading to Georgetown to debate Wisconsinites.
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John D. Cutteridge
Belvidere
Galena
Chicago & Northwestern Railroad
H. D. Battisford
Cutteridge
Chicago
Freeport
John J. Coyle
Law Department
University of Wisconsin
Georgetown
Washington
John
Freeport High School
Law School
Grace Church Holds Annual Parish Meeting Tonight
The Grace church annual parish meeting takes place in the church at 7:30 this evening. The vestry clerk and treasurer will present annual reports, followed by election of wardens and vestrymen for the coming year. Reports from the Women’s and St. Agnes Guilds will be given. all communicants and supporters are urged to attend.
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Grace Church
Women’s
St. Agnes
Rockford Star Instruction on Astern Star Held This Week
A school of instruction in the work of the Order of the Eastern Star will be held in Rockford on Thursday and Friday. A special rail rate will be offered if ten or more attend. They will depart at 10 am Thursday and return that evening after the degrees are completed. In West Freeport an election for village officers is set for tomorrow with an uncontested ticket headed by President of the Board J B Sweatt. Trustees are C F Franz A C Knorr Fred Stewart Chas M Saxby. Village clerk Geo M Fugate Jr.
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Order of the Astern Star
Rockford
West Freeport
J. B. Sweatt
Chas. F. Franz
A. C. Knorr
Fred Stewart
Chas. M. Saxby
Geo. M. Fugate, Jr
Trial Postponed In Robbery Case Of Flynn And Doyle
The preliminary hearing for Jack Flynn accused of robbing Jimmie Doyle of 200 dollars and a gold watch was postponed to Thursday morning. Doyle recovered the watch Saturday claiming a boy on the street returned it.
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Jack Flynn
Jimmie Doyle
Doyle
Bowling Match Set at Freeport Club Al Lega
The third game of the Freeport club bowling tournament features Rough Rollers facing Stone Rollers this evening.
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Freeport Club Allega
Prohibition Club Plans Election At Underwood Home
At the Prohibition club meeting this evening at F. W. Underwood's residence officers for the ensuing year will be elected.
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Prohibition Club
F. W. Underwood
Ladies Missionary Society Meets at Mrs Wilcoxon's Home
The Ladies' Home Missionary Society of the First Methodist church will meet at Mrs T D Wilcoxon's home on Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock to plan and discuss church work.
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Ladies’ Home Missionary Society of the First
M. E. Church
T. D. Wilcoxon
Meeting of Foresters Tonight and Tomorrow
The Catholic Order of Foresters holds an important meeting tomorrow evening with the chief secretary present at the gathering.
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Meeting of Foresters
Order of Foresters
Carter and Gressiner Buy Fixtures for New Fry Block Restaurant
Thos. Carter and Theo. Gressiner traveled to Chicago this morning to purchase fixtures for the forthcoming restaurant in the Fry block, aiming to outfit the new business.
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Thos. Carter
Theo. Gressiner
Chicago
Fry Block
Freeport Cycling Club Holds Annual Officer Election
The Freeport Cycling Club will conduct its annual officer election this evening at the club rooms. All members are urged to attend to participate in the voting and ensure a complete slate of officers for the coming year.
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Freeport Cycling Club
Noted for Long Hair Sutherland Sisters at Moogk's
The seven Sutherland sisters visit Moogk's drug store to demonstrate the merits of their famous hair restorer. Readers learn how the sisters promote the product and attract attention with their renowned hair.
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Sutherland Sisters
Moogk’s
Woman age beauty boost with Rocky Mountain Tea
A humorous ad declares no woman is too old to be handsome or young again with Rocky Mountain Tea priced at 85c by Joseph Emmert.
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Joseph Emmert
Charity Dance to Aid Amity Society at Blust's Hall
The Amity Society faces funds shortfall after aiding numerous cases. A social dance at Blust's hall on Wednesday April 25th will raise money, tickets one dollar per couple or fifty cents for gentlemen with multiple partners. Proceeds fund charitable relief for local residents.
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The
Amity Society
Blust’s Hall
Praise for fraternal work and women in insurance
Letter to the editor extols fraternal societies led by Lillian Hollister and Bina West of the Ladies of the Maccabees, noting 125,000 members nationwide and 10,000 in Illinois. Mary Lyon Roundtree appointed head in Illinois. highlights their contributions to women’s causes and education. Mentions Beecham's pills and Winslow & Co. shoes, and notes Adeline Soule plans to resume medical practice from 10 Chicago Street with new office hours.
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Masonic Temple
Chicago
Central Review
Ladies of the Maccabees
Order
Lillian M. Hollister
Bina M. West
Mrs. Hollister
Miss West
America
Mary Lyon Roundtree
Illinois
Roundtree
Mary Lyon
Mount Holyoke Seminary
Freeport
King's New Discovery Offers Free Trial Bottles
The proprietors of Dr King's New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds have given away over ten million trial bottles and claim it has cured thousands of hopeless cases. It treats asthma bronchitis hoarseness and lung diseases. Call on Joseph Emmert, Druggist for a free trial bottle. Regular size 50c and $1.00. Every bottle guaranteed or money refunded.
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Dr. King
Joseph Emmert
Shore Acres Drama Returns to Life at Shore Acres
Life previews Shore Acres at the Grand Opera House with a complete scenic production. The piece, praised for its natural acting and striking realism, showcases everyday characters in a compelling drama. Augustus Thomas new play Arizona, from the same author as Alabama and In Missouri, follows next Saturday with a first class company.
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Shore Acres
Augustus Thomas
Arizona
Grand Opera House
Alabama
Mizzoura
Schulz Line of Goods at the Big Store
F A Schulz advertises a complete line of goods at the Big Store, promising a perfect assortment with all minor grades represented. Shoppers can find pick, preference and scope at this store, with a wide range designed to suit and satisfy customers.
Grocery department weekly deals on staples and produce
Advertises White Satin flour guaranteed for 87c a sack with extra loaves, plus Good potatoes 25c a bit Good butterine 3c per tablespoon, spaghetti 6c per pound, 1776 washing powder 2c a package, Golden Rio coffee 10c per pound, 5c corn starch for 3c, Snyder's Sunnyside chili sauce 8c a bottle, sweet naval oranges 20c a dozen, New onions 1c a bunch, fresh peanuts 4c a quart.
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Snyder
Household Goods Price List from Department Sale
House furnishing dept offers rope clothes lines at 9c each door stops three for sc carpet tacks in two boxes for sc picture wire twenty five yards for sc tack pullers best out sixc soldering sets five cents a set knife and shear sharpeners sc carpet beaters sc granite water pails twelve quarts 28c cups and saucers four do z for 40c all 25c salad dishes 19c each all 25c fancy plates 19c each jelly dishes only 5c each
Bakery Prices From The Department Store
Fresh bread three cents a loaf. One day old bread two cents a loaf. Pies and cakes eight cents each. Buns rolls cookies and doughnuts eight cents a dozen. Uneeda biscuits four cents a package. Zweibach three cents a dozen.
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Uneeda Biscuits
Zweibach
Meat Department Price List Freezer Bargain Line
Meat department offers surloin steak at 124c per pound porterhouse 124c lb best round steak 10c lb pork roast 10c lb skinned hams 1c to 124c lb finest breakfast bacon 10c to 125c lb herring sold at 1c each with limited stock and discounts.
Coupon scheme promises four dollar groceries for 25c
A promotional plan offers a person to buy a 2 cent coupon, redeem it with an extra dollar for a book of four coupons, then sell those at 25c each to recoup the dollar. Each buyer’s four coupons are then sent back to the issuer, who collects four dollars in value and the buyer earns one dollar in groceries or goods.
Grand Special Sale at Golden Palace Grocers
A historic sale listing multiple items with prices per sack can, from flour to canned goods. Highlights include Golden Palace flour at 90c per sack, favorite patent flour 75c, Boston baked beans 8c per 8-lb can, red cherries 10c a can, white cherries 12c, Mohawk soap 25c for 12 bars, potatoes 25c a bushel, parlor matches 10c per package, lemon or vanilla extract 3c per 10c bottle, prunes 6c per lb, crackers 4c, butterine 14c per lb, Bartlett pears 12c per 3-lb can, seeds two packs for 1c, Plymouth Rock peas 8c a can, coconuts 5c, red steak salmon 24c and good salmon 10c, baking powder 10c per 1-lb can.
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California
Braun & Fitts
Special Low Prices on Petticoats and Waists Exposed
Ladies find deep umbrella flounces on black fatteen and near silk petticoats from 79c to 3.00, with variations in lusterette satteen mercerized and striped fabrics. Also offered are percale wrappers, washable shirt waists, and white lawn waists in multiple styles and price points from 50c to 4.00.
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Nedettes
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Ideals
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Noxalls
Ensigns
Ger
Redlinger Bros.matt and Jos
Redlinger
New Bicycle Store
S. Galena Ave
Bicycle Hospital
Sweet & Hen’s
Jewelry Store
Galena Street
Blust
Woman’s Club
Beethoven
Gounod
Raerrenees
St Enhine
Miss Fry
Mitchell
Mrs. Breed
Miss Birch
Mrs. Fair
Donizetti
Mendelssohmn S
Winnie Taylor
Freeport Society
Union Lodge
B. of L. F
Armory Hall
Stephen Lodge
Order of Mutual Protection
Germania Opera House
Daughters of the Globe
Knights of the Globe
St. Mary’s Church
St. Mary’s Hall
Mesdames Tracy
O’connor
Moore
Fagan
Riordan
Cox
Campbell
Darrah
Ray
Peck
Miss Crain
Alice Colmann
Ethel Crain
Albert Barnes
J. B. Munn
George F. Kerns
East Freeport
Ada Bertha Steffen
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
J.C. Scotts
Hardin Street
Devore Piano Co
Lady Maccabees
Beecham
Helen H. Birch
West St
Winslow & Co
E. Bengston’s Jewelry Store
Stephenson
Emmert & Burrell
Stephenson Street
Freeport, Ill
F. A. Schulz
Grocery Department
Bakery Department
Meat Department
Brown & Dollmeyer
Stats Bank
Mattings
Maynard’s
Iguods In
Hermsmeier
Galena ST
Golden Palace
Boston
Plymouth Rock
S. Hermsmeier & Son
Telephone
Schulte & Siecke
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