Local Notes Highlight Social and Civic Happenings
Alf Baker returns from Kansas. Henry Flynn welcomes a son. John Zimmer to move to Reshville and sell land April 20. Cronemiller to auction five acres before town clerk's office. Simon Bitterly and wife visit. Lewis Lauk from Spencer calls. Frank Miller building porch. Joseph Bunker adds to house. Ham Sheckler doing carpentry. Rev Schultz reappointed. Assessor abroad. Mortgages and notes to be checked on arrival. A A Wilson improves residence. Davis Dramatic Co to perform The Deacon's Tribulations at I O O F hall next Saturday. tickets 10 20 and 25 cents. Geo Carnefix re-elected school trustee. Mrs Ritter travels to Laporte City for funeral. T Stabeck heads to Minnesota. Bridge crew left for Clinton Junction. School election April 21 with two director candidates and teacher slots. Mrs Jake Sullivan returns from South Dakota to visit. Miss Clara Stabeck in Beloit. Miss Vinia Briggs entertains friend from Dixon. Several men join bridge crew. Eugene Preston visits daugh ter in Freeport. Mrs D Bear of Orangeville visiting. Mrs Isaac Leid ill. Creamery paid 80 cents per hundred for March milk. Marion Bender returns home from Freeport. Grandpa and Grandma Springman visit. R G Steward active politically in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis
Alf Baker
Kansas
Henry Flynn
John Zimmer
Reshville
Minn
Cronemiller
Simon Bitterly
Rock Grove
Lewis Lauk
Spencer
Iowa
Frank Miller
Joseph Bunker
Ham Sheckler
Rev. Schultz
A. A. Wilson
Davis Dramatic Co
Geo. Carnefix
Henry Ritter
Laporte City
Simon
T’. Stabeck
Minnesota
Clinton Junction
Jake Sullivan
South Dakota
John Kloster
Clara Stabeck
Beloit
Wis
Vinia Briggs
Dixon
S. Austin
W. Young
A. Miller
W. Sheckler
John Miller
Eugene Brice
Monay
Eugene Preston
Freeport
From Our Own Correspondent Ceparvitus News Notes
April updates report heavy rain starting grass growth after a deep snow on the 11th. Families relocate and guests visit locals including Jane Addams of Hull House. Local farming activity notes sowing oats and barley and early potato planting. church services planned for next Sunday.
Waddams Grove Diary reports snowed farms and visitors
From Our Own Correspondent Wappans Grove April 17 snow and rain halt farming. Visits include Mrs Frank J Rice of Dubuque to see her parents J H Ozburn and wife Mrs Jerre Steel of Kansas in town George Miller and family from David City Neb visiting Frank Thompson of Kent with Dr Sadler Friday Miss Addie Royer of Lena guest of Mrs G S Myer over Sunday Henry Wingart of Lena in town Friday Mrs O Ferbeck and son Claud arrived home from Galesburg Saturday evening D W Bond of Chelsea preached Sunday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wappans Grove
Frank J. Rice
Dubuque
J. H. Ozburn
Jerre Steel
Kansas
George Miller
David City
Neb
Frank Thompson
Kent
Sadler
Addie Royer
Lena
G.S. Myer
Henry Wingart
Local Notes and Social Updates From Our Town
From Our Own Correspondent reports a light rain on Monday in town. John Kramer rode the 3 PM train to Freeport. Mrs. Mary Denure of Eleroy visited her daughter Mrs. Wilcoxon who is ill. Mrs. I. Smith M. Meyers and spouse attended a wedding in Lanark. Julia Kramer works for Mrs. J. H. Brittle who is ill. Chas Scully of Chicago visited regarding Breweier bakery interests. Mrs. F Zimmerman is listed as sick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Kramer
Freeport
Mary Denure
Eleroy
Wilcoxon
I. Smith
M. Meyers
Lanark
Chas. Scully
Chicago
Breweier Bakery
F. Zimmerman
Rep Oas Report on Ill Pastor Affects Services
Rep Oas reports there was no church yesterday afternoon due to the pastor’s illness. Mrs. Stackpole of South Wayne is mentioned in connection with the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rep Oas
Riverview Notes April 17 Town Report and Social
Riverr notes include John McCracken and Harold Arnt visiting Wisconsin where McCracken has a map agency. C N W bridge workers lay cross ties on the river bridge west of town. Foresters announce a Friday hall social with baskets sold to buy axes for the group. Village and school elections upcoming. spring arrival noted. local people at work and recovering from illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverr
John McCracken
Harold Arnt
Wisconsin
McCracken
River
George Cole
Iowa
Wm. Bennett
Foresters
Chicago
Nelson Geiger
S. Hawkins
Chas. Rohkar
W. K. McGilligan
Willow Chapter to Celebrate Anniversary with Entertainment
From Orangeville correspondent Miss Fannie Baltzer spent Saturday in Freeport. George Hoyman of Madison is here repairing the hotel barn. Willow chapter No 434 Order of the Eastern Star plans an anniversary entertainment in Maret hall Saturday evening April. Fred Fahr left for Almoral Ia to take charge of Jas Musser's branch store. Mrs Barbara Seidel died at her daughter Sadie Vedder's home in Indianola Ia Friday morning March 13. The remains were brought here Saturday at 8 am. Funeral held at 3 pm Saturday from H A Hartzel's home with services at Hope church by Rev Davis. Mr and Mrs Wolfensberger of Rockford spent several days here this week. Rev and Mrs Vedder returned to Indianola Ta Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orangeville
Fred Fahr
Almoral
Jas. Musser
Barbara Seidel
Sadie Vedder
Indianola
H. A. Hartzel
Hope Church
Davis
Wolfensberger
Rockford
Vedder
Indiarola
Local Notes From Winneshiek and Lanark Visit
From Our Own Correspondent Winyesutex April 16 Mr and Mrs John Sharer of Lanark visit relatives at this place Mr and Mrs Henry Kortemeier attended the funeral of their little nephew at Pearl City last Friday Reverend H L Shirk of Shannon preached to Winneshiek churchgoers Sunday morning Reverend Wolfe plans a series of meetings at Winneshiek church soon The mumps remain introduces illness Clayton Market is able to be out again after nearly two weeks of illness
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winyesutex
John Sharer
Lanark
Henry Kortemeier
Pearl City
H. L. Shirk
Shannon
Winneshiek
Wolfe
School Girl Feeds On Grape Nuts At Providence High
A Providence high school student grew tired and hungry from illness and study until her parents switched her lunch to Grape Nuts. The girl, now reportedly more energized after three months, favors the cereal over meat sandwiches and hot drinks. The father offers to answer questions by mail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
R. I. High School
Providence High School
Postum Cereal Co., Ltd
Battle Creek
Mich
Coupon Craze Hits Chicago With Schemes to Sell Goods
Chicago reports a booming coupon book racket. About fifty firms use the endless chain idea offering premiums like silk skirts and furniture for coupon sales. Inspectors warn the schemes exploit the public, lack offices or stock, and draw many victims. some operators promise cash but fail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Chicago Exchange
Stuart
New Wall Papers Offer Varied Designs And Colors
Readers learn wall paper trends from cretonne likenesses to tapestries on paper. Bold motifs include mammoth chrysanthemums, American beauty roses, colonial Mount Vernon motifs, and Louis XVI stripes. Color guidance covers room size, lighting, and ceiling papers, urging expert help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Washington
Mount Vernon
Louis XVI
That Throbbing Headache Would Quickly Leave You
Dr Kings New Life Pills claim to cure sick and nervous headaches by purifying blood and strengthening nerves. Easy to take and priced at 25 cents. Money back if not cured. Sold by Joseph Emmert, druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Joseph Emmert
Local Birth Report And Club Notes
Mr and Mrs Gus Luethman announce a baby boy. The W C T U meets at Y M C A parlors Friday at 2 PM. Mathias F Weishar returns to St Bede's college Peru after a Faster vacation with his mother Mrs J Weishar. Mrs J M Fox Mrs H B Smith Mrs C Wolf and other Freeport Chapter Eastern Star members will take the 7 o clock train to Rockford to attend a school of instruction Thursday and Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gus Luethman
Mathias F. Weishar
St. Bede’s College
Peru
J. Weishar
J. M. Fox
H. B. Smith
C. Wolf
Freeport
Order of Eastern Star
Rockford
Nelly Promises Tea Pledge for 15 Pound Gain
The note claims that by following directions faithfully a person named Nelly will gain 15 pounds after consuming three packages of Rocky Mountain Tea, attributed to Joseph Emmert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelly
Joseph Emmert
Home Seekers Excursion Tickets Sale Details
Tickets to nearly all U S points are on sale at Chicago Great Western ticket offices on the first and third Tuesdays of May and June. The rate is one fare plus $2 for the round trip, return valid within 21 days from sale. Inquiries may be made through any CGW agent or F H Lord G P and T A 118 Adams St Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Chicago Great Western Railway
Chicago Great Western Ba Y
F. H. Lord
Adams St
Chicago
Opportunities for Business on Chic ago and North Western Railways
A pamphlet detailing business opportunities on the new lines of the Chicago and North-Western Railway is available by request from the railway agents or the General Passenger and Ticket Agent at 22 Fifth Ave Chicago Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago & North-Western Railway
Fifth Ave
Chicago
Changes in farm implements this year show few new items
Dealers report little new in farm machinery with riding plows and gang plows popular this spring. Discs and spading harrows gain traction while walking cultivators fade. Wireless check row corn planters attract curiosity but offer limited gains and higher costs. Vehicle demand rises with rubber tires pricier but diverse options remain, including Stanhope carriages and lawn swings sold nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanhope
Woman finds youth with Rocky Mountain Tea ad
An advertisement urges that a woman is never too old to be handsome or young again by taking Rocky Mountain Tea priced at 35 cents from Joseph Emmert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Emmert
Excursion Tickets Offer for Northern Illinois Teachers Meet
Reduced fare excursion tickets available via the Northwestern line for the meeting of Northern Illinois teachers at Aurora and for the anniversary of the Battle of Manila Bay with Admiral Dewey in Chicago. Tickets on sale April 30 and May 1 with trains to arrive by 11:00 a m May 2, apply to Chicago and North Western agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila Bay
George Dewey
Chicago
Chicago & Northwestern Railway
Aurora
North-Western
Chicago & North-Western R’y. Lt
Youthful Classification and Curious Family Traditions
A playful household scene centers on a Vermont maple ritual at the head of the table where the father serves syrup with mock titles for each child. A child chides the diet by noting others receive animals while the father often gets elephants or hippos. The text then shifts to Queen Marguerite of Italy, portrayed as a cultured patron who writes, translates, and attends concerts, with a focus on her folklore interests and accomplished talents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob
Teddy
Edward
Mazie Allus
Marguerite
Italy
Naikin
peTer
St. Cecilia Academy
Orchestral Society
Maestrea Pinelli
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Ed May
D. Bear
Isaac Leid
Creamery Company
Marion Bender
Grandpa
Grandma Springman
R. G. Steward
Cedarville
Ceparvitus
Samuel A. J. Pifer
A. A. Kleppinger
H. A. Clevenstine
Rock Island
William Albright
Jane Addams
Hull House
J. Weber Addams
Howard H. Hahn
Presbyterian Church
Rev
Anthony
Lake Forest
Eli Bamberger
Rebecca Rickebaugh
Reading
Margaret J. Addams
Henry Walter
Waddams Grove
Cockrell
Cretonne
Agricul
Trene
GEO. H. Tandy & CO
Geo. H. Tandy
Stephenson Street Port, Ill
B. F. Jones
Boston
Ingrams
Brussels
Toc
Axminster
Wilton Velv
Coe Hosiery
Stephenson Street
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