Horseshoers and Blacksmiths Plan 1908 Picnic in Rockford
Rain spoiled much of Freeport gathering for the annual outing of horseshoets and blacksmiths. About a thousand attended as State's Attorney Burrell welcomed them to Freeport and W N Cronkrite spoke. Officers were elected with Rosenthal as president and the 1908 picnic set for Rockford's Harlem Park in August, with many towns represented in the district.
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Rockford
Freeport
Burrell
W. N. Cronkrite
Echo
Jerome Gibler
Henry Koch
Ucnague
Toi Rosenthal
Rockord
Ed Voss
Belviere
J. A. Wright
D. H. Dalton
Harlem Park
Belvidere
Kenosha
Marengo
Cherry Valley
Genoa
Beloit
Janesville
Madison
Monroe
Galena
Dubuque
Elizabeth
Pearl City
Stockton
Warren
Winslow
Pecatonica
Winnebago
Ridott
Davis
Lena
Majestic Presents Two Comedies This Week For Laugh Lovers
The Majestic shows two comical films this week. The stolen pig centers on a group of darkies and a pig attempting theft with humorous scenes. Belle of the Ball also amuses with a string of ludicrous incidents. Next week promises a top child friendly feature.
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Majestic
Little Ones
Mrs. Bogar Improving After Major Operation
Mrs. H. E. Bogar underwent a serious operation yesterday at the Dr. White sanatorium and is recovering well. Her friends extend congratulations as she nears full restoration, with Mrs. Bogar known as a highly estimable longtime Freeport resident.
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H. E. Bogar
Court session opens as Gund and Gardner attend Mt Carroll
Joseph Gund and Receiver Gardner of the German went to Mt Carroll this morning for court. William and Adolph Feiler testified yesterday, with no new developments reported. A stormy session is expected today when defense witnesses are called.
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Joseph Gund
Gardner
Mt. Carroll
William
Adolph Feiler
Election of Officers at Freeport Correspondence School
The Freeport Correspondence School directors elected officers: President Efrom Mayer, Secretary A. W. Barker, and Treasurer Harry C. Boeke.
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Freeport Correspondence Schools
Efrom Mayer
A. W. Barker
Harry C. Boeke
Mr and Mrs Frank James Thank Sympathy for Loss of Child
Mr and Mrs Frank James express heartfelt thanks for the sympathy shown by friends in the bereavement of their child.
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Frank James
Market Report from Chicago Board of Trade Quoted
Today's market report lists quotations on the Chicago Board of Trade furnished by Dickinson and Co in the Rice Building. The report provides price levels for widely traded commodities and related market cues as observed in Dickinsons rooms.
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Chicago Board of ‘Trade
Dickinson & Co
Rice Building
Real Estate Transfer Henry Antrim to Clara Sacker
Henry H. Antrim transfers lot 20 block 1 Lincoln Boulevard subdivision to Mrs. Clara Sacker for 600 dollars.
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Henry H. Antrim
Clara Sacker
Lincoln Boulevard
Statement of separation from debts of wife notice
I will not be responsible for any debts contracted by my wife Frea port Aug. 16 Joseph M Howe It
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Freaport
Joseph M. Howe
Photographic Goods Sold by C P Guenther & Co Drugeists
Local listing announces C P Guenther & Co a Freeport Illinois druggist shop sells photographic supplies including films plates and paper to customers seeking imaging materials.
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C. P. Guenther & Co
Freeport
Ill
Severe electrical storm hits Freeport and surrounds
A severe storm swept Freeport and nearby townships causing major crop damage across Iowa and Illinois. Trains delayed on the Illinois Central line from the west, a Baileyville barn burned with heavy losses, and lightning started fires including a Rockford car fire near Seventh street. Cattle were killed north of Orangeville on the Madison line.
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Freeport
German Valley
William Smith
Dodgeville
Martintown
Dill
Winslow
Baileyville
Richard Janssen
Janssen
American
New Jersey
Forreston
Iowa
Linois Central
Omaha
Dubuque
Waterloo
Barnum & Bailey Circus
Chicago Great Western
Dyersville
Madison
Rockford
Rockford & Interurban Railway Company
Seventh Street
Twenty-second Avenue
Belvidere
Abe Poole
Ridott
Pecatonica
Scientists Urge Care After 50 for Longevity
Medical experts argue life span is extended by using Electric Bitters after age 50. The tonic is claimed to revitalize body organs and prolong vitality. guaranteed by Joseph Emmert, druggist, price 50c.
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Joseph Emmert
Donation request for Fresh Air children at F Furry's market
A notice asks donors to leave all food and vegetables for the Fresh Air children at F Furry's meat market 161 Stephenson Street rather than Y M C A kitchen. It states all donations will be thankfully received and is issued by order PURER Ww.
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F. Furry’s Meat Market
Stephenson Street
Y.M.C. A
Test of motor car by Stover company on Freeport to La Salle trip
J P Stover and Mowbry led a test run of the Stover motor car from Freeport to La Salle at 7 15 am with railroad officials aboard. The two seat vehicle carries five passengers plus driver and features friction drive and opposed engines claiming 12 horsepower and about 45 to 50 mph under favorable conditions. The test includes level stretches and steep grades to gauge speed and brake performance with an expected evening return.
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Stover
J. P. Stover
Mowbry
Stover Company
Freeport
la Salle
Dadley
Flanagan
Sheehan
Ifert
Paul Fair Returns from Para Brazil After Malaria
Paul J. Fair son of Dr and Mrs J W Fair arrived in Freeport from New York City after three months in Para Brazil where he worked as a tax idermist for a Brazilian government museum. He described malaria and yellow fever outbreaks and noted eight deaths among railway workers. he plans to stay in Freeport for now.
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Paul J. Fair
J. W. Fair
Freeport
New York City
Para
Brazil
South America
Paul
Brooklyn
N. Y
Madiera-Mamore
Great Falls
Zoological Gardens
New York
Wausau Tops Freeport in Opening Doubleheader Game
Wausau defeated Freeport 4 to 3 in the first game of a doubleheader this afternoon. Battling teams were Bartlett and Campbell for Freeport and War Hop and Blark for Wausau.
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Freeport
Wausau
Bartlett and Campbell
Warhop
Blark
Dues to disease end life of WWI veteran and families
Albert Harvey Snyder a Freeport resident died in Chicago at 4 50 pm of tuberculosis of the stomach contracted during service with Co L 6th Illinois Infantry in the Spanish American War. Survived by parents, siblings, and extended family. Funeral at family home Sunday at 10 with burial at Silver Springs cemetery. Pallbearers will be Spanish American War comrades.
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Albert Harvey Snyder
John Snyder
Cottonwood Street
Harvey
Green County
Indiana
Lancaster Township
Freeport
Co. L
6Th Regiment
Illinois Volunteer Infantry
Spain
Porto Rico
Roy Deery
Charles M
Harland R
John FE
Silver Springs
Young’s Church
Ancaster
Old Settlers Picnic Draws Big Crowd At Lanark
The Lanark Old Settlers picnic held Thursday attracted a large attendance with a coach load from Freeport and nearby areas. Two baseball games were played with Lanark winning both. the morning game Lanark vs Savanna ended 6 to 6 and the afternoon match McCarroll vs Lanark finished 2 to 0. Joe Alten of Freeport officiated both contests.
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Lanark
Mierning
Savanna
McCarroll
Joe Alten
Freeport
Frauen Footwear Clearance at Schmide Waehlin and Pfeiffer
An ad offers ladies white goat leather oxford shoes discounted to 1.34 and 40 cents at Schmide Waehlin Pfeiffer's clearing sale. Details vague due to OCR but mentions goat leather and clearance.
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Schmide, Waehlin & Pfeiffer
Gale
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