August church and camp meetings schedule with college opening
A condensed civic and religious events list shows an August slate including congressional convention on August 16, Lena camp meeting August 16 to 26, state convention August 21, Oakdale camp August 23 to September 2, Riverside camp August 23 to September 2, and the Fall term opening of the Freeport College of Commerce on September 8. At Grand Opera House a program spans August 21 On the Bridge at Midnight, 2h The Volunteer Organist, August 26 Your Uncle Dudley, 37 A Gambler's Daughter.
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Lena
Oakdale
Riverside
Freeport College of Commerce
Grand Opera House
Dudley
Bucklen's Arnica Salve touted for quick healing
In Eminence Kentucky editor Major Hamm recounts being attacked four years ago and using Bucklen's Arnica Salve to recover in ten days. The ad claims it as the quickest healer of burns, sores, cuts and wounds and lists Joseph Emmert's drug store at 26 cents as the seller.
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Major Hamm
The
Constitutionalist
Eminence
Bucklen
Joseph Emmert
Unprecedented Success for Amusements at Grand Opera House
The Swedish American stage presents Uncle Josh Perkins next Monday at the Grand Opera house with the original company. A comedy drama of intense emotion ends happily amid songs, new scenery, and lively comedy. On Aug 22 Tilly Olson will follow at the same venue, featuring a bright tale of a Swedish girl reclaiming her inheritance, with a strong cast and scenic display in four acts and eight scenes set in Minnesota.
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Thele
Josh Perkins
Grand Opera House
Tilly Olson
Minnesota
Minneapolis
Flaming Arrow Drama to Be Produced at Grand Opera House
Praises pour in for the Flaming Arrow presented at the Grand Opera House with an Indian band of fourteen braves, five ex-Haskill performers. A noon parade and concert will be held at the corner of Stephenson and Chicago streets when the show arrives in this city.
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Grand Opera House
Haskill
Retail Jewelers to Form State Federation Against Mail Order Houses
Illinois Retail Jewelers Association plans a statewide federation with delegates from local associations to push legislation limiting mail order firms. The campaign seeks stricter licensing and regulatory measures, aiming to curb mail order competition as the next legislature convenes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Retail Jewelers’ Association of Illinois
Retail Jewelers’ Association of America
Mystery Solved by Dr King’s New Life Pills
John I Pleasant of Magnolia Ind reports relief from biliousness and constipation after using Dr Kings New Life Pills guaranteed to satisfy or money back. Available at Joseph Hammert’s drug store for 25 cents.
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Dr. King
John I Pleasant
Magnolia
Ind
Joseph Hammert
Stover line advertised by Dorman and Coq on Exchange Street
Local advert announces a full Stover products catalog including wind mills grinders wood saws gasoline engines pumps cistern and well fittings beltings grindstones and more. Dorman and Coq at the corner of Van Buren and Exchange streets promote competitive prices.
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Dorman & Coq
van Buren and
Exchange Streets
Nephew Drowned at McCook Lake Iowa
Theodore H. Allen, nephew of Dr. E H Allen of Freeport, drowned while bathing at McCook lake near Sioux City. He was attacked by epilepsy and found face down in about eighteen inches of water. Rescue attempts failed and lungs contained blood. He was 31 years old and survived by his father H W Allen, three brothers A F, Robert A, Herman K, and three sisters Minnie F, Mabel I, and Jane C. Funeral is scheduled for Wednesday morning.
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E. H. Alen
Theodore H. Allen
Sioux City
Iowa
KE. H. Allen
Freeport
H. W. Allen
Nebraska Street
McCook Lake
Allen
Leonard Robinson
H.W. Allen
A. F. Allen
Robert A. Allen
Herman K. Allen
Minnie F
Mabel I. Allen
Jane C. Allen
Chi- Azo
Bride Who Leads Grooms To the Altar in Modern Times
A Springfield News item describes a young bride of 17 who walks to marriage with confidence while her nervous groom signs the license. The scene at the county clerk’s office shows her poised, her groom sweating, and her suggesting a celebratory dinner as they exit Judge Murray’s office.
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Springfield
Community notices from Warren fair and local meetings
Gilbert's orchestra will play for a Warren fair dance this evening with Fretport attendees. A prayer meeting at Embury begins at 7 30, red song books requested, Sunday school teachers to meet after. Midweek prayer at First Presbyterian led by Mr Service on The Art of Contentment. Fraternal Tribune No 9 initiates candidates with banquet to follow. Baptist church service starts at 7 30 with song service led by Prof Eugene Phillips. Cradle Roll children and mothers visit Elmer Hockman home Friday afternoon. United Workers of Second Presbyterian meet Miss Swanzey Friday at 3 00 to study Alaska. tea 5 30 to 7 00. bring pledged dollar.
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Gilbert
Warren Fair
Embury
First Presbyterian Church
Phillipians
Fraternal Tribune
Baptist Church
Eugene Phillips
Elmer Hockman
Mechanic and
Washington Streets
The
United Workers of the Second Presbyterian Church
Miss Swanzey
Union Street
Alaska
Engineer Bankrupt and Local Notices in Illinois Central
Herbert Hollis an Illinois Central engineer has filed for bankruptcy in the U S district court with liabilities of 400 and assets of 200 Also notices list names Eliza Walker Chicago H Roy Williams Beloit Harriet M Waller and others along with ads and business moves The Daily Journal offers city delivery for 10 cents a week
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Herbert Hollis
Ilinois
United States
Hinds
Winslow
Eliza Walker
Chicago
H. Roy Williams
Beloit
Harriet KM. Waller
Col F C Lowden On First Ballot
Col F C Lowden secures first ballot lead as names Conley Hawk F H Harless Ms Mike and Frank Schulz appear in the tally continuing from page one.
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Conley Hawk
F. H. Harless
Ms Mike
Frank Schulz
Democrats Name Wilson at Thirteenth District Nomination
The Democratic convention for Illinois Thirteenth district met in Polo. James Wilson of Polo won the nomination on the second ballot after initial tallies showed Wilson leading in Carroll, Jo Daviess, Lee, Ogle and Whiteside counties. Committees from each county were chosen for two-year terms, with Leyster addressing the meeting before adjournment.
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Ogie County
Thirteenth
John T. McGrath
Ogle County
A. A. Krape
Lena
W. N. Cronkrite
Congress
Carroll
James Wilson
Jo Daviess
Dr. Cleary
W. P. Landon
Frank Sheean
Lee
Ogle—Wilson
F. W. Mitchell
Whiteside
W. A. Kannally
Wilson
Goodwin
Stephenson County
Polo
Cattrell
Fred S. Smith
Martin J. Dillon
John Erwin
Ogle
John J. McGrath
Stephenson
A. J. Jackson
Mr. Leyster
Adam Krape
William J. Wachlin
William Stewart, Jr
James Wall
Wm. Hunt
William Kegel
Harve Heller
Martin Kroer
KE. L. Cronkrite
Albert F. Schulte
F. M. Goodwin
Whiteside County
F. J. Miller
F. FE. Andrews
Ralph Smedley
Thomas J. Marshall
Wm. Dusing
W. F. Mitchell
J. C. Seyster
John Mc@Grath
Carroll County
John C. Nickles
Jo Daviess County
E. C. Slothower
BE. P. Kepner
A. W. Thode
U.S. Lewis
Lee County
J. P. Drew
Edward Fuller
Charles Walkup
Charles Weller
Charles Molerny
Railroad excursion rates on several routes announced
Excursion rates are now in effect on the C M and St P R R routes including Burlington Elkhorn Delavan Fontana Kansasville Wilbourne Madison McFarland Stoughton Walworth and Waukesha with return validity up to September 30. J B Sweart, Agent. FOR SALE Three stoves at 240 West 8 16 1 w
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Burlington
Elkhorn
Delavan
Fontana
Kansasville
Wilbourne
Madison McFarland
Stoughton
Walworth
Waukesha
J.B. Sweart
Stephenson St
Too Young to Prosecute in Clark and Chicago Case
Warrants were sworn out in Justice Witte's court for several boys in the Clark avenue and Chicago street area charged with assaulting girls. Most were too young to prosecute and the case was dismissed for lack of evidence before hearing. A DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve advertisement follows.
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Warranta
Justice Witte
Yeaterday
Clark Avenue
Chicago Street
Chicago to New York Return Tickets Via Lake Shore
Tickets priced 22 dollars for travel from Chicago to New York and return via Lake Shore. On sale August 28 and 20, valid returning until September 4. For details contact M S Giles T P A Chicago. W D Ly Bon Passenger Traffic Manager Chicago. 8 16 dBt
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Chicago
New York
Lake Shore
M.S. Giles
W.d. LY Bon
Michigan
Michigan Central
Ll. D. Heusner
Clark St
Also Mentioned on This Page
F. A. Read
Josh Sprugebey
Tilliey Olson
the Flaming Arrow
Directo
David Higgins
HLS
Tald
Just
W.j.young &Co Omposite German Bank
Hermsmeier
Fancy Santos
Swift
White Star
Heinz
S. Hermsmeier & Son Grocers
Galena St
Union Loan & Building Association
South Galena Ave
Iewon
Tnele Josh Perkins
Ldd
Hollister
Geo. R. Manenn
Hall Plumbing Co
Herbert L. Hall
H. L. HA
the Daily Journal
Wwest
DeWitt
Emily
Erickson Greene
F. W. Hamilton
Broadway Theater
New York City
C. P. Guenther’s
Banks For
Eben Holden
MAN From
Glengary
RED Keggers
Spenders
SEA Wolf
Glengarry
Are
Ralph Eft
Pattisans
Kryder
Colonial Yellow Front
Blédawly
Geo. A. Rogers
Brown & Dollmeyer
Otto Wagner
Galena St. Tlzatt
Geo. A. Stemm
Galena St. Opp
N. Y
Strathmore
H. J. Moogk
Theo
Gessner Young & Sacker
Wm. F. Jungku
Joseph Emmett
Germania Societ Schmid Bros
James Farnum
W. M. Kinne
Chas. Melnick Senate Hotel
Reiger & Kerl
Geo.linsley
Wm. Wilson M. Scheidt Frank Ross
C. W. Harden
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