Memorial Day Address Emphasizes Patriotism and Volunteer Service
Illinois Superintendent Alfred Bayliss issues his annual Memorial Day pamphlet to schools, urging patriotism as a constant duty beyond wartime. He notes Civil War soldiers were ordinary citizens, stresses volunteer readiness, and describes other sentiments and feature pieces in the memorial material.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred “Bayliss
Illinois
Bayliss
Lincoln
Tts
C. L. Hammond
United States Flag Association
Gettysburg
Logan
Grant
John Hay
Roosevelt
Iems
Lincoln Monument
War Veteran Ends Life in Belvidere
Majter C. B. Throop, a Civil War veteran who served on General Grant's staff, died yesterday by suicide at his Belvidere home. He shot himself in a bath tub as despondency was the stated cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockford
Majter C. B. Throop
U.S. Grant
Belvidere
Hollister Yea Advertises Health Claim by Joseph Emmert
A claim promotes Hollister's Rocky Mountain Yea as a remedy that supposedly makes the puniest man or woman strong and healthy, attributed to Joseph Emmert. The notice presents a sensational health assertion with a named individual.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollister
Rocky Mountain
Joseph Emmert
General Fitzhugh Lee Speech Recalled by Indiana Editors
Washington Letter in Buffalo News recalls a Virginia tour by Indiana Republican editors. General Lee addressed 120 guests at Natural Bridge sharing Civil War reflections and patriotism while audiences heard praise for both sides, ending with southern confidence in future loyalty to the flag. Also notes on strict dinner service for a Governors era house staff and Fred Chadwick, an eleven year old Mass. boy, gaining pulpits.
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Ielesen
Indiana
Willard
Fite-Etugh Lee
Republican Historial Association
Tridiana
Virginia
Kentucky
White Sulphur Springs
Cofton Forge
Natural Bridge
General Lee
Old Dominion
South
Wirginian
Washington
Buffalo News
Public Letting for Tutty Street Culvert in Freeport
Sealed proposals for a concrete culvert along The Branch creek from Broadway northerly line to the alley between Pleasant and Elk streets in Freeport Illinois will be received until 2 p m on Thursday May 3 1906 by the City Council Committee on Streets Alleys and Bridges. Bids to be opened in City Hall and awarded to the lowest responsible bidder. Cashier’s certified check of 250 required with bid. successful bidder’s 2000 bond and check forfeited if contract not entered. Plans from city engineer. committee may reject any or all bids.
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Broadway
Pleasant Street
Elk Street
Freeport
Illinois
City Council
Stephen Steffen
Stehrhen Steffen
Louis M'Govesy
Lena Man Recalls 1869 Swiss Family Snake Tale
Lambert shares a family reminiscence from Jo Daviess County Illinois about milk disappearing from a spring house, blamed on milk snakes. A neighbor, Charles Derr, notes snake activity, while a sow eats rattlesnakes and a unique piglet with a rattlesnake tail is shown in a traveling circus. John De Graff confirms the tale and era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena
Chicago
Ve Lambert
Inter Ocean
Switzerland
Jo Daviess County
Ilnois
Miner’s Gully
Pather
Charles Derr
Mr. Derr
George W. Dehaven
John de Graff
Injuries Reported From Local Work Sites and Illnesses
Frank Weldon severed his left thumb Saturday while using a circular saw at the Henney factory. Conrad Brenton crushed two fingers of his right hand at Central shops yesterday. Mrs. C. H. Hea improves from a dislocated shoulder. Mrs. W. P. Montague is ill at home. Mrs. Henry Pontius among the afflicted. Henry Nuesse ill with pneumonia at home. Mrs. Samuel Hamlyn on the sick list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Weldon
Henney
Conrad Brenton
C. H. Hea
W. P. Montague
Henry Pontius
Henry Nuesse
Samuel Hamlyn
Geo. A. Rogers Special for Monday Bargain Day
The last day of April will be a Special Bargain Day with ad prices valid for that day only. Local shoppers are urged to visit for exclusive deals and limited time offers.
May social events and dances at Grand Opera House
A fragmented notice lists social activities from Prof. Dawson including dances and card parties in May at Lexington hall and Cherry Camp Foresters. May 11 and May 15 are noted with a May 25 season ending event and a June 1 final dance at the Grand Opera House. May Nyman Twins referenced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viey
Noble
Ladies of
Lexington Hall
Foresters
Cherry Camp
Dawson
Prof
Grand Opera House
Nyman
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsement in Freeport Testimony
Mrs. Wm. Cady of 61 North Galena Ave testifies in 1897 that Doan's Kidney Pills relieved her kidney complaint after using them from Emmett's drug store. The ad urges trust in the product for kidney issues, notes 50 cent price, and states Foster Milburn Co. of Buffalo is the U.S. agent with nationwide sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Cady
North
Galena Ave
Doan
Emmett’s
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Will Probated for J Hayes Wilson in County Court
The will of the late J Hayes Wilson was probated in the county court. All property goes to his sisters Mary and Mattie H Wilson, with Mattie H Wilson named executrix. Instrument dated December 17 1906, witnessed by Chas F Hildreth and Dr J F Fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Hayes Wilson
Mary
Mattie H. Wilson
Chas. F. Hildreth
J. F. Fair
Garden Plants Burchard's West Freeport
Early cabbage tomato and celery plants at Burchard's garden in West Freeport feature fresh home grown produce for planting season. The listing highlights available seedlings and location for local gardeners seeking starter crops for spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burchard’s Garden
West Freeport
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F. A. Read
Rae
Hermemeier & Son
Galena St
Arbuckle
Just
Petersennook
Sig
Galena
Union Loan & Building Association of
Duder
Joan Maney
Ness
Ay En
Price
Henry Hualsinger
Crocker St
Stearns & Zalps
Posit Pounypore Ns
F.a.hosmer
San Francisco
Dearborn Street
Clark Avenues
Elson
Siongnson St
Fitzhugh Lee
Everybody’s Magazine
Fred Chadwick
North Whitfield, Mass
Reay
Lambert
Geo. A. Rogers
Eek
Colgate
Bradley
Dr. Graves
Dean
Pattison Kryder
Stephen
Brown & Dollmeyer
W.j.young & Co Books and Stationery
German Bank
Savings Department of the State Bank
Staver & Co
Opyricar
Fry's Block
Ill
San Felice
CG. W. Harden
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