Masonic Meeting Schedule for Local Lodges and Chapters
Excelsior Lodge No.7 A F and A M holds stated communications on the first and third Friday each month. Evergreen Lodge No. A and A M meets on the first and second Monday. Freeport Chapter No.23 A M c, stated convocation on the first and third Tuesday. Freeport Commandery Not Ws, Stated commandery on the first and third Wednesday of each month.
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Excelsior Lodge
A. Fo
A. M
Evergreen Lodge
A. Mi
Freeport
A. M c
Freeport Comci
St Rand
Freeport Commandery
Ws. T
Comelayve
Ata
Personal notes from Freeport and surrounding towns
A string of brief visits and business calls spans Freeport and nearby towns. Notables include E R Elliot of Madison, F G Himes of Wapella, Col G S Roush of Lena, and Rev B Walker of Joliet, with many others stopping in for calls, visits, or errands.
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E. R. Elliot
Madison
Freeport
F. G. Himes
Wapella
TL. D. Cheiase
A. G. Wernis
Forreston
George Kendall
Byron
J. J. Ashton
DeKalb
D. W. Rorenberg
Rochelle
Rev. B. Walker
Joliet
J. Barry
Hollandale
C. H. Luce
Milledgeville
Addison Bidwell
Chicago
J. Small
McConnell
Jacob Meyer
Lena
Col. G. S. Roush
High School Operetta Promises a Successful Show
Abr Ebner J Phayer directs the high school operetta with a talented cast. Audiences are buying tickets as rehearsals advance, and officials predict the performance will surpass last year’s Merry Milkmaids. The play opens Friday at 8:30 PM with 25 cent admission.
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Pauline
Ebner J. Phayer
Disturbed the Peace Plea Proceedings Before Magistrate Heitle
James McCoy Maimieister and Annie Fitzgerald faced Magistrate Heitles quarrel for disturbing the peace. McCoy and the Pinter wong pleaded guilty and were fined twenty dollars plus costs they could not pay and will be confined with the sheriff for several days. Fitzgerald refused to plead guilty and her case was set over until Monday.
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James McCoy
Maimieister
Annie Fitzgerald
Heitles
McCoy
Pinter Wong
Fitzgerald
Mounday
Arbor Day Proclaimed by Governor Dueneen in Freeport
Friday Arbor Day designated by Governor Dueneen with tree planting promises across Freeport and Stephenson County to encourage public participation and beautification efforts.
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Dueneen
Freeport
Stephenson County
Card of Thanks From Mr George L Long
Mr George L Long thanks friends neighbors and the Women s Relief Corps for kindness shown during his recent bereavement.
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George L. Long
Women’s Relief Corps
Consistory Opens Fiftieth Year With Freeport Meeting
The Freeport Consistory, gathering Tuesday evening, convened its forty-first annual rendezvous, reunion and reception under dignified auspices. Members and many from other towns attended the conferment of degrees and coordinated body proceedings.
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Freeport
S. PR. Os
Reunion
Illinois Central To Take Over Transcontinental Trains
Rumor and reports from Waterloo Tribune claim the Illinois Central will, starting around the first of the month, take over the Union Pacific transcontinental passenger trains between Omaha and Chicago. The move will affect Illinois Central routes through Iowa, with UP trains shifting to Northwestern and Milwaukee roads previously. After June, the IC is expected to handle the Milwaukee line train as well, altering connections westbound.
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Chicago
Waterloo
Omaha
Winds Central
Union Pacific
Winois Central
Iowa
Northwestern
Milwaukee Road
Tlinois Central
Milwaukee
Illinois Central
Fort Dodge
Port Dodge
Iowa Falls
Dubuque
Freeport
Rockford
Wewa
Aiay Road
United States
Oiaithas
Largest class initiated in Freeport Consistory history
Fifty four candidates began the journey to ward the 32d degree making it the largest class ever initiated. Degrees were conferred last night at Freeport Lodge of Perfection from the qth to the 4th inclusive with further conferrals planned across Freeport organizations this afternoon and evening.
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Freeport Lodge of Perfection
Dock
Freeport Connell
Princes of Jerusalerm
Freeport Chapter
Rose Croix
Freeport
Cloeck
Fragmented OCR News Snippet with Names and Spaces
An unreadable OCR excerpt lists numerous names, places, and phrases in disordered form. It mentions dates, institutions, and individuals such as Patel, Poetberta, Chath, and Paul stachton remedy, with hints of affiliations and locations. The text ends with a parenthetical note indicating continuation on Page 3.
Fragmentary Notice Proposes Substitutes And Stores
A garbled OCR item mentions substitutes and remedies, urging visits to stores and doctors for stamps and purchases. It cites addresses and locations in New York, with unclear names and terms. The readable bits suggest commercial notices about products and substitutions but lack coherent details or dates.
Faked News and Publicity Tricks in Early Press
The piece discusses how newspapers publish fabricated stories to boost sales, citing a Chicago rat hunt hoax aided by an imagined Japanese scientist and local doctors. It notes the sensational impact, public hysteria, and costly municipal responses, alongside broader observations on libel and journalistic practice.
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North Pole
Chicago
Hamelin
Japan
Nasgustin
Tokio
Naguslin
Post
Br Napuslin
Jlapund
Chicago bolters plot Springfield show down
The Johnson boomers plan a Springfield gathering to showcase that Bryan does not control Chicago politics. John P. Hopkins wavers about leading a bolt while John P. McGoorty opposes new resolutions. Sullivan and Cermak push a personal liberty plank as Democrats contemplate dual conventions.
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Johnson
Springfield
Bryan
Chicago
John P. Hopkins
Hst
John P
Leutenant
John McCarty
Sullivan
Hopkins
Bolt
Roger C. Sullivan
Anthony J. Cermak
The
United Societies
John P. McGoorty
McGoorty
Douglas Pattison
Freeport
Lewis
Singin' Skule Be ginment Impresses Freeport Audience
The Singin' Skule Be ginment at the Grand Opera house offered a unique district school meeting parody. Local talent carried the comedy with Mr. and Mrs. J. Bassett Willard of Cincinnati as the only nonlocal directors, benefiting the Christian church hospital and sanitarium work.
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Grand Opera House
Vinel Red Liver Preparation Promises vitality and cure
Modern methods trace the cod liver oil story from 17th century England to 19th century improvements. An extractive process removes nauseating oil, creating Vinel a concentrated remedy with iron to boost vitality. Claim to aid pulmonary troubles and debilitation, with a money back guarantee from Joseph Fanmeret Drugist.
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England
France
Hague
Norway
Joseph Fanimert
Kreepoct
Harahan Special Train Passes Through Freeport
A special train used by President Fharahan and General Superintendent Maing will arrive in Freeport from the West around noon. Aba bit will depart south, stopping at Amboy overnight, then the party proceeds to St. Louis the next morning. Trainmaster Flanapan and Traveling Engineer Bridenbaugh accompany from Kreeport to Amboy.
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Fharahan
Supt. Maing
Freeport
HBO
Aba Bit
Amboy
St. Louis
Flanapan
Bridenbaugh
Kreeport
O Amboy
Post vard photographs at Warren for Fret port and Catalena Commmanderies
Photographs taken on Sunday at Warren of the Fret port and Catalena Commanderies have been received here.
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Post
Baseball News: Mixed Team to Play Tomorrow at No Admission
The Champs prepare for a workout game with local players and a battery from the regular squad. Duluth and Winnipeg meet next week. Green, the outfielder from last Sunday, is tryouts with Duluth at Rockford.
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Champs
Duluth
Winnipeg
Green
Rockford
Clinton Defeats Madison in 8 to 2 Baseball Game
Clinton grabbed two early runs on two passes and a deep center hit to beat Madison 8 to 2. Thiery of Clinton and Curtiss of Madison each scored one run. Stole fanned eleven as Madison managed only scattered threats. batteries Madison Clark Guli knecht Speer Clinton Szold Neiman.
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Madison
Wis
Clinton
Thiery
Curtiss
Stole
Canton
Clark
Guliknecht
Speer
Szold
Neiman
Major League Baseball Results From National and American Leagues
In the National League Cincinnati defeated Pittsburg 9 to 4 and New York beat Brooklyn 6 to 1 while Boston edged Philadelphia 3 to 1. In the American League Cleveland downed Chicago 6 to 1 and St Louis defeated Detroit 6 to 1 with Philadelphia winning 4 to 0 over Boston and New York topping Washington 16 to 13.
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Cincinnati
Pittsburg
New York
Brooklyn
Boston
Philadelphia
American League
Cleveland
Chicago
St. Louis
Detroit
Washington
Fond duo Lac White Caps field new season with strong pitching
The Fond du Lac team named the White Caps introduces a pitching staff with Koons Zock Kostal Widdington and Whistner. The report humorously questions memory of pitchers and notes colorful local slang while tracing a legacy of regional references and past names.
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Duo Lac
Phat
Koons
Zock
Kostal
Widdington
Whistner
White Caps
Fond Due Lac
Lake
Winnebago
Marsh
Oshkosh
Freeport
Breeport
Is There Value in Paid Socials at the Church Debate
The Immibury M EF church hosts a debate at eight o clock this evening for members and friends. The resolution: Paid Socials Sappers and Entertainments are a Detriment to the Church. Affirmative by Miss Mabel Goddard and Mr Fr Furst. negative by Mrs J E Richardson and Mr Paul Haight. Public invited.
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Supworth League of Immibury M,ef
Mabel Goddard
Fr. Furst
J. E. Richardson
Paul Haight
Sick and Afflicted in Freeport Youth
C Hestack of 80 Chitare Street underwent surgery Monday at St Francis Hospital and is failing rapidly. Aged twenty, he has lived in Freeport two years. His father, visiting from Warsaw New York, and his brothers have arrived from Rockville to be at his bedside.
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James Flamillon Lewis
New York
Springfield
Hatud
C. Hestack
Chitare Street
St. Francis Hospital
Freeport
Warsaw
N.Y
Rovk Oi
Dr Wing's New Life Pills Promote Quick Relief
Advertisement notes sufferers of head ache biliousness jaundice stagnation of the liver and bowels should take Dr Wing's New Life Pills. They are described as reliable pulsers that do the work without grinding or griping. 25c at Joseph E Emmert's drug store.
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Dr. Wing
Joseph E. Emmert
A Woman's Honor presented at Grand Opera House
Amusements note details of the play A Woman's Honor to be staged at the Grand Opera house tomorrow night under the Sons of Veterans. Will Bach as Gilbert Llall the young doctor inspires both laughter and tears. Harry Tholmes stars as Gregory Grimes. Gibler's orchestra handles musical parts. reserved seats available at Goenther's drug store.
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Grand Opera House
Sons of Veterans
Gilbert
Llall
Will Bach
Harry Tholmes
Gregory Grimes
Gibler
UA Woman's Honor
Goenther’s
Notable events from early history and notable births
This Date in History summarizes births and events: 1707 Henry Sheldon born near Glastonbury England and later father of the English novel. 1779 Timothy Wheelock first president of Dartmouth College born Windham Vermont. 796 Demerara captured by Britain. Quadruple Treaty affirmed Isabella’s claim to the Spanish throne. various military actions and political notes including James Wilson’s abolitionist amendment notice and Dewey’s squadron sailing to Manila.
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Dlenry Shelding
Glastonbury
England
Lisbon
Til
Mleasar Wheelock
Dartmouth College
Windham
Hanover
Demerara
James I. Wilson
Congress
Iowa
Ohio
Dewey
Manila
Boostin Town Boosts Local Prosperity
A local voice urges residents to support boosters and community projects. Dr. Homer Bennett voices caution about wasted effort while encouraging practical action to lift the town.
A Twenty Year Health Sentence Reduced by Bucklen Salve
O S Woolever of LeRaysville New York writes that Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured his bleeding piles twenty years ago and he still praises the remedy. The ad notes Bucklen's Arnica Salve heals worst sores burns wounds and cuts in short time available for 25 cents at Joseph Emmett's drug store.
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Bucklen
O. S. Woolever
LeRaysville
N.Y
Joseph Emmert
Public Notice From Balles & Heck Ice Dealers
Balles and Heck announce artificial ice sales to city customers. Half interest sold to Mr Heck last January due to growth. Prices remain as last year with prompt service. Orders accepted at City drag or by phone to Anton Balles.
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Balles & Heck
Heck
Vldin
Anton Balles
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Journal Printing CO
Feago Street
Wmincie
N. Labet
Tata Inbel
Freeport Journal
International Typoraphical Union
R. R. Fisher
G. F. Baker
Peoria
Elmer W. Grant
Dixon
George E. Broun
Winslow
M. W. Hough
Leoria
Mack
Henry Stocks
John Stocks
Florence Manus
P. ©. Riley
Sterling
Tda M. Andres
Mt. Carroll
Lebo
Goswold
F. B.nicodemus
C.d. Carey
Olinois Central Claim Department
Kankakee
LOC
AL Masonic Body
Sogars Welle
J. C
Uneon Otracke
Bast
Ask
Henry, Palmer
Sovereign
Beeler
Albert Eugene Freeport
Berryranditnies
Mt. Seales Mound
Patel
Poetberta
UPN
Shearer
Todas
Drueeists Cael
Aiuil
Prdal Puchapge
Ahea
Oluistend
Frelow
Journal
Istic Enterprise
William Wirldorf Astor
Cliveden
California
Aster
William Lansburys
Anteriouth
Imo
Don Caatriade
Bieh
Journatisne
Khor
Mets
Pattison
Bobby
Roger
Burke
Johnsonites
Harahan
Germany
District of Columbia
Baseball News
National League
USA
Homer
Bennett
Limi
Te Dee Coasttouery
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