Day’s End for Chicago Man Sanders in Freeport
The remains of August Sanders who died in Chicago arrived in Freeport at 11 AM. Funeral services were held at St. Joseph's church, followed by burial at the German Catholic cemetery. Rev. F Kalvelage officiated. Pallbearers were E A Blunt Fred Odemeyer William Secker C J Dittmar Ed Emrich and Charles Franz. Sanders had lived in Freeport years ago, with a brother Henry Sanders buried here earlier.
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Chicago
Freeport
August Sanders
St. Joseph's Church
F. Kalvelage
E. A. Blunt
Fred Odemeyer
William Secker
C. J. Dittmar
Ed Emrich
Charles Franz
Sanders
Henry Sanders
Chautauqua Tent To Be Located On Stephenson Street
The Chautauqua will place a large tent on Stephenson street on a vacant lot donated by Mr. I K Best about two and a half blocks west of the Y M C A. The management promises top talent and a strong effort to ensure a complete success.
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Stephenson Street
I. K. Best
Five generations pictured by William Kaste with Bettied kin
A photograph by William Kaste captures five generations. The eldest is 94, the youngest five weeks. Direct line includes Mrs C Schoettle of 141 Carroll street who was 94 in April, her daughter Mrs Emeline Gund of Freeport, Gund's daughter Mrs Christian Fischer, Fischer's son Edwin Fischer, and Edwin's son Ward Fischer aged five weeks, all living in Bidott township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Kaste
C. Schoettle
Carroll Street
Emeline Gund
Freeport
Christian Fischer
Gund
Edwin Fischer
Fischer
Ward Fischer
Bidott Township
Meeting on Chicago Children Outing at YMCA
Tonight at the YMCA Freeport a meeting will organize bringing children from Chicago for an outing at Globe Park. The Chicago Bureau of Charities arranged week long outings in twenty five Freeport homes last year. All interested are urged to attend.
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Freeport
Chicago
Globe Park
Chicago Bureau of Charities
Vacation Restores Local Store Staff Readiness
Miss Gertrude Rame and Miss Jennie DeFrain who vacationed at Delavan Lake, Miss Lena Altemeier in Milwaukee, and Miss Martha Graham in Chicago have returned to duties at William Walton nephews store. Miss Anna Siefert from the F A Read store is on vacation and Miss Marie Lashelle has returned from Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude Rame
Jennie DeFrain
Delavan Lake
Lena Altemeier
Milwaukee
Martha Graham
Chicago
William Walton
Anna Siefert
F. A. Read
Marie Lashelle
Outing Days Are Over Returns From McFarland
Freeport residents and guests travel from McFarland Wisconsin reporting it an ideal outing place. Included were J B Hason and family Charles Nieman and family Mrs T A Kyle and daughter Edward Brooks and daughter Mary Mr and Mrs C G Cummings of Mendota and Mr and Mrs William Dobbie of Chicago. Fishing was praised as fine.
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Freeport
McFarland
Wis
J.B. Hason
Charles Nieman
T. A. Kyle
Edward Brooks
Mary
C. G. Cummings
Mendota
William Dobbie
Chicago
Paint County Jail Contract Awarded to Demeter and Co
Demeter, Seitz & Co. secured the painting contract for the county jail after a Saturday bid opening. The bid tally stood at $350 and work will begin immediately. Other bidders included John Schwarz & Sons, Kramer & Johnston, John Bowers, and George F. Schmetzle.
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Demeter, Seitz & Co
John Schwarz & Sons
Kramer & Johnston
John Bowers
George F. Schmetzle
Miss Gill Injured In Lincoln Avenue Runaway
A Miss Gill was severely hurt this morning after a buggy runaway on Lincoln avenue. The horse bolted after being frightened and Miss Gill was thrown from the vehicle, sustaining multiple bruises and cuts. Dr. Fair attended to her injuries.
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Miss Gill
Lincoln Avenue
Man Falls From Railing Near Harter Building
Sunday evening around 8:80 oclock a man fell backwards from a railing beside the Harter building at Mechanic and Stephenson streets into the cellarway. He escaped serious injury and walked away with a friend.
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Strauper
Harter
Mechanic
Stephenson
No Great Change in Operators Strike
The telegraphers strike in Freeport remains about the same with Western Union delaying messages but delivering all. Most large city operators are out but those at this office are instructed to stay at work to ease poststrike reintegration. Postal service receives no messages. Associated Press operators may go out. long distance lines see busy demand, especially in Bell and Stephenson County Telephone, with weekend relief in Chicago and local scores sent via Western Union.
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Freeport
Western Union
Associated Press
Stephenson County Telephone Company
Bell Company
Tocal
Bell
Chicago
Journal
Local and Other Notices at Globe Hall and Beyond
Card party tonight at Globe hall. Eastern Star holds a business meeting tonight. Blackberry picking in Snyder's timber near Red Oak is forbidden. Night Captain Adam Wilkey is on a ten day vacation. Freeport Consistory meets tomorrow evening to arrange fall ceremonial. Illinois Central Conductor James H. Ryan of the Dodgeville branch is laying off for a few days. Conductor Johnson Ward takes charge during the absence.
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Eastern
Snyder
Red Oak
Adam Wilkey
Freeport Consistory
Illinois Central
James H. Ryan
Dodgeville
Johnson Ward
Woman Wanders with Babe Seeks Home Then Returns Child
A woman claiming Mrs Gleason’s home on Garden Street wandered the city with a small baby. She sought a home for the child and led officials to Mrs Oyler of the Humane Society before being sent to the Settlement home. Investigations revealed a backstory of a husband’s departure and prior adoption from St Vincent’s. The infant was returned to the orphanage as Sisters agreed to take it again. No word has been received from the woman.
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St. Vincent's
Rockford
Judge Clarity Returns From Abroad To Freeport
Judge Clarity arrived in Freeport Sunday evening after returning from a trip abroad and traveling via New York, arriving in this city from that point.
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Judge Clarity
Freeport
New York
RONE Beverage Described as Healthful Tropical Mix
A RONE blend described as healthful and palatable is served at all fountains. The text notes it relieves thirst and is used as a refreshing drink in tropical fruit fashion.
Excursion Planned by Baptist and Methodist Groups
The Baptist and Methodist people organize an excursion on August 19 aboard the steamer J. S. departing Savanna at 9 30 for Dubuque. Round trip fare is ten cents.
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J. S
Savanna
Dubuque
Claims Heard In Mt Carroll Court Over German Insurance
In Mt Carroll circuit court several claims against the German Insurance Company are to be argued. The two largest suits total 25 000 for Fieler and 96 000 for Merges related to services and a re insurance commission. Attendees include Heard Cronkrite Burrell Eckert Witte Hettinger Marvin Collman Fieler and Merges plus seven Chicago attorneys. The receiver’s plan to pay 60 percent of losses to German National claimants and take over its assets will likely be raised, with many claimants reportedly agreeing though some withheld assent.
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Mt. Carroll
Therdse. of
Fieier
Fielet
Presport
Sucs
W. N. Cronkrite
L. H. Burrell
R. P. Eckert
H. B. Witte
M. Hettinger
Matt Marvin
John Collman
Adolph
William Fieler
Merges
Mr. Gregory
Major Mo.Gregor
F. M. Gubd
F. H. Atwood
Fislers
Chicago
John J. Lane Dies in Heat in St Louis
John J. Lane longtime Inter Ocean political editor died in St Louis from overheating while spending time with his wife during a vacation visit. The couple had paused at Remona Park where Lane rowed a boat and later collapsed after expressing concern about the heat.
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Chicago
John J. Lane
St. Louis
Lane
Hotels Register Wide Guest List From Iowa to Illinois
The hotels report a flood of recent registrations across cities. Names include M. O. Fauts from Elgin and many others from Des Moines Milwaukee St Paul Chicago and Rockford among travelers and a group of fourteen cast members from the Two Merry Tramps troupe.
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Senate
M. O. Fauts
Elgin
Dr. J. E. Porter
Shannon
Arthur Edwards
Des Moines
A. L. Cunningham
Blanchardville
C. H. Shulz
Milwaukee
G. J. Callahan
J. P. Bowers
H. J. Ulrich
B. Behrens
H.L. Wigson
A. B. Squires
Chicago
H. Taylor
Cincinnati
M. L. Harper
Hureka
C. H. Rowan and Wife
Webster City
Towa
W. J. McCarron
Janesville
W. B. Stoddard
Peoria
Co. J. Robinson
Champaign
J. N. Redenbaugh
J. J. Beaver
Mt. Carroll
Brewster
James A. Altman
J. H. Westphal
S. F. McVenn
Winslow
A. H. Ruegritz
A. J. Buchanan
G. E. Claywell
Kent
S. R. Bowden
H. S. Williams
Harrold
Wm. Fraser
Polo
W. F. Brown
Clinton
M. McClelland
van R. MecVeagh
St. Paul
Sunday Club Picnic At Highland Park Highlights Youth Games
Members gather for a Sunday club picnic at Highland Park with a morning departure at 10.00 and a noon dinner then an afternoon at the athletic park on Upper Stephenson Street featuring baseball and contests. Event prizes include ice cream sodas, scarf pins, belts, neckties, handkerchiefs, and a book by Alger. Parents and friends are invited to attend the baseball game and contests.
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Highland Park
Upper Stephenson Street
Alger
Aid Society Meeting at Embury Church
The Aid Society of Embury Church holds its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday afternoon at Mrs. G W Hall 180 Carroll St. Refreshments will be served.
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The
Aid Society of the
Embury Church
G. W. Hall
Carroll St
Ladies of the G A R plan regular meeting at 52 R ball
The Ladies of the G A R will hold their regular meeting at the 52 R ball on Wednesday afternoon. All members involved in the affectionate work are urged to attend.
Wisconsin baseball official known for fiery leadership
John T Powers, former president of the Wisconsin State League, rose from peaceful executive to a controversial gunfighter image after appearing on the Goldfield field with two pistols. A sheriff disarmed him as crowds hissed, ending his rule amid protests from Freeport and Beloit followers.
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Wisconsin Baseball League
Western Plains
John T. Powers
Powers
J.T
Husky
Powel's
Milwaukee
John
Freeport
Beloit Free Press
Wisconsin State League
Beloit
Goldfield
Arsenal
Church funds to furnish free ward at Dr White’s Sanitarium
The local church adopted a resolution endorsing the sanitarium and authorizing a committee led by Rev. J A Barnett to raise funds for a free room for patients unable to pay. Over one hundred dollars raised. aim to create a comfortable, well furnished space as charity work open to worthy patients regardless of sect. The project anticipates broader free medical services from the sanitarium while remaining non sectarian in granting aid.
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Christian Church
Jucel
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Talking Machine Records
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Wm. F. Jungkunz
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Ridgway Electric
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