New Osborne Directory Shows Freeport Population Rise
The Osborne Directory Co issued a new Freeport directory listing a population of 20 518, up 414 in two years and 6777 above the 1900 census. It notes many fiddly facts such as S names dominating, 80 Smiths, nine Q names, and lists streets, officers, churches, schools, banks, railroads, and societies.
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Freeport
Osborne Directory Co
Smith
Schmidt Co
Yeahead
Mueller ci
Neier
Myers
Aes Weber Yiges DB
Brownn Eye
Johnson Lo
Father Degenerate Held in Freeport on Abuse Charge
Joseph Teeter newly arrived in Freeport is jailed awaiting a Thursday hearing on a charge by humane officer B F Brubaker accusing him of gross abuse of his eleven year old daughter. Teeter also used the alias J N Bailey and forced children to use that name. He previously ran a small store near Dixon and shipped goods to Polo then to Freeport. The family moved several times, last seen residing east of the Hoefer plant on Jackson street.
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Joseph Teeter
Freeport
B. F. Brubaker
Teeter
J. N. Bailey
Bailey
Pennsylvana Corners
Dixon
Tuyer & Calkins
Polo
Klein
Oak Place
Hoefer Manufacturing Company
Jackson Street
Social Circles Sees Kneller Bride Wed In Freeport
Miss Gertrude Kneller daughter of Mr and Mrs George Kneller at 141 Jackson street married George Bishop of Cedar Rapids Indiana in a ceremony at the German Reformed church parsonage Rev Ernest Traeger officiating The couple will live with the Kneller family reception at home followed by a wedding supper Attendants were Mr and Mrs George Trunck The bride has worked at Freeport laundry and studied in local schools Bishop a tile layer for Paving contractor Ford They were joined by Mrs Herman Cook and daughter from Sioux Falls SD for the wedding
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Gertrude Kneller
George Kneller
Jackson Street
George Bishop
Cedar Rapids
Ernest Traeger
George Trunck
Kneller
Bishop
Freeport
Ford
Herman Cook
Sioux Falls
S. D
Rear Admiral Schroeder Birthday and Career Highlights
Rear Admiral Seaton Schroeder commander of the fourth division of the Atlantic battleship fleet on its world cruise was born in Washington on August 17 1849. He graduated from Annapolis in 1868 and became lieutenant in 1872. He served in the Korean expedition of 1871, helped move the Egypt obelisk to New York in 1879, commanded the Massachusetts in 1898 and was advanced for valor in the Spanish War. From 1900 to 1903 he governed Guam and later served as chief intelligence officer in Washington.
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Seaton Schroeder
Washington, D.C
Naval Academy At
Annapolis
John Rodgers
Egypt
New York
Central Park
Massachusetts
Schroeder
Guam
Washington
Market Report From Chicago Board and Union Yard
Closing board of trade quotations show Sept wheat at 1 4, Sept pork at 17.1, Sept oats at 46 3, Sept lard at 9.27, Sept ribs at 9.77. Union stock yards data record cattle 26,000 heads steady to 10 lower with Beeves 3.55 to 7.60, hogs 22,000 head up 10 to 20 points with Light 6.25 to 6.86, mixed 6.80 to 6.90, heavy 6.25 to 6.90, sheep 26,000 head down 10 with 2.80 to 1.20.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Board of Trade
Union Stock Yards
Increase in Population Baby Boy Born to Dunlap Family
Mr and Mrs F R Dunlap welcomed a baby boy this evening. Dunlap is the son of Deputy Sheriff Dunlap, strengthening local family lines in the community.
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F. R. Dunlap
Dunlap
W C O F Card Party at St Marys Hall
The W C O F hosts a card party at St Marys Hall on Tuesday afternoon at 2 30 inviting ladies to attend.
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St. Mary's Hall
Local residents on trips and visits this week
Fred W. Hoefer travels to War ren Ohio and Troy New York on extended business. Mrs Sadie Emerson and James Aurand of Sioux City Iowa visit Aurand home. A F Dyar and family plan a Boston trip to Oct 1. Melville Schaub Emerson Vaupel and Al Schmelzle go to Lake Delavan for two weeks. Mrs J Egdorf and Agnes return to Chicago after visiting in this city. Mrs Harry Warch and children return to Columbus Ohio after two weeks with George Edler. Mrs C W McCaskill leaves for Fond du Lac to join her husband on vacation. Carrie G Niles returns from LaSalle and Dixon during Rock River assembly week.
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Fred W. Hoefer
Warren
Ohio
Troy
N. Y
Sadie Emerson
James Aurand
Sioux City
Aurand
A. F. Dyar
Liberty Street
Boston
Melville Schaub
Emerson Vaupel
al Schmelzle
Lake Delavan
Special ABA train passes Freeport en route to Seattle
A special train of eight coaches carrying members of the American Bar Association went through Freeport at 10 o clock Saturday night. The entourage was en route from Chicago to Seattle, Washington.
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American Bar Association
Freeport
Chicago
Seattle
Wash
Premium lists received for state fair in Springfield
Premium lists for the state fair held at Springfield from September 25 to October 2 have been received in Freeport. The book form list runs about 160 pages.
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Springfield
Freeport
Lumberjacks Open Series With Freeport In Wausau
Walter Rouse and Doc Cum mings left this morning for Wausau where Freeport opens a series with the Lumberjacks on Tuesday.
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Walter Rouse
Doc
Cummings
Wausau
Freeport
Lumberjacks
Allen's Foot-Ease Ad Promises Immediate Foot Relief
An old advertisement promotes Allen's Foot-Ease powder to ease swollen nervous and damp feet. It claims to cure aching feet blisters and callous spots and relieve chilblains corns and bunions. The ad urges trial packages free and lists Le Roy New York as the address.
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Allen
Allen S. Olmsted
le Roy
N.Y
City Council Meets Tonight in Semi Monthly Session
The city council meets this evening in a routine semi monthly session with no major business on the agenda. An orderly gathering is expected as members review standard items and public comment is anticipated.
Licensed to Wed. George Ripehey Freeport
Marriage notice fragment shows George Ripehey of Freeport and Gertrude Kuneller with two dates or ages unclear. Readable elements indicate a forthcoming or recorded wedding license notice with names and location.
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George Ripehey
Freeport
Gertrude Kuneller
Samne
Thompson and Hayes Rais' Notice of Debt Consolidation
Having consolidated our yard with that of the W. BE. Fry Lumber Co. we kindly ask that all persons knowing themselves indebted to us please call. Thompson & Hvesn Rae es 12d.
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W. BE. Fry Lumber Co
Thompson & Hvesn Raees
Closing Sale Of Wall Paper And Mouldings By Geo L Parks
Geo L Parks announces a closing clearing sale of his entire stock including wall paper mouldings curtain goods and glass with great bargains across all lines. An orderly sale offers reduced prices on diverse home decor items.
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Geo
Parks
Dissolution of Partnership at DuFour and Secker Agency
Public notice states that J B J DuFour’s interest in the DuFour and Secker insurance agency has been purchased and the business will be conducted by P A Secker alone. It will collect all accounts and pay liabilities of the firm. Dated 8 l7d2w. T A Secker.
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J. B. J. DuFour
DuFour and Secker
P. A. Secker
T. A. Secker
Round trip excursion fares via Chicago and North Western
Round trip tickets on sale daily August 27 to 80 at excursion rates via Chicago and North Western By with liberal return limits. Full information on application to any ticket agent The North Western ne 63.
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Chicago & North Western By
The
North Western Ne
Springfield mob held in check during civil unrest
A Springfield mob damaged Black residents on Madison near Eleventh and at nearby blocks. A crippled Black man, Will Smith, was beaten and burned in part, later reaching hospital with poor chances of recovery. Police and troops dispersed rioters. a woman named Kate Toward was arrested. An investigation by a special grand jury will probe leaders and events.
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Tregra
Will Smith
Hmds
Ast
Madison Street
Tie
Tim
Loper
Kate
Lopez
Jim
Levee
Eighth
Washington
C. W. Scott
Curth
Dan
Clarence Harvey
Harvey
G. I. Meaniels
North Seventh Street
Tle
Wells
Mil Tia
Killing of Carl Nelson Story the Soldiers Tell The Other side Also
A soldier guarded a baggage car on a special Illinois Central train when Carl Nelson ten years old tried to ride. He was fatally stabbed and died later. Private Stein was accused. a court of inquiry found the act in line of duty. Witnesses claim Nelson was stabbed by a soldier after being warned off the baggage car. Nelson cried for help as he died.
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Kankakee
Karl Nelson
Eretic
Heoo
Stein
Lrst Regiment
James Miles
Jacob Judson
S. P. Fligh
Scott
Klein
Springfield
Guilford
Wankakee
Nelson
Ars
Arres
Osborn
Real Estate Transfers of Lot 4 Block 4 Addition
Real estate transfer notes John Schiller conveys lot 4 block 4 Mary S Scott addition to Margie Farber for 9400. The record lists the property transfer details and price.
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John Schiller
Margie Farber
Mary S. Scott
Advertising and Goods Must Be Promoted Effectively
The saying stresses that without saleable goods there is little value in advertising, and without advertising the goods may never reach customers. It highlights the interdependence of product quality and promotion in attracting buyers.
Local notices from Cedarville area events and appointments
The W B 0 will meet tomorrow afternoon. Ruserli Sechrier accepted a position at Rogers store. The Stars of Equity hold a regular meeting tomorrow evening at G A R hall. St Margaret's guild meets tomorrow afternoon with Missa Vito Chapman. Miss Lilla Lunder is a new cashier at Wm Walton Nephews dry goods store. Capt W H H Baker, sole surviving drummer of Old Timoi regiment, will be at Cedarville for the old settlers reunion exhibition. Ladies Aid of English Lutheran church meets at Mrs Parr 100 Clark Ave on Wednesday afternoon August 19. Members urged to attend for important business.
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Ruserli Sechrier
Rogers
Stars of Equity
G. A. R. Hall
St. Margaret's Guild
Vito Chapman
Lilla Lunder
Wm. Walton Nephews Dry Goods
W. H. H. Baker
Harlem
Timois
Cedarville
Old Settlers
Wil
Ladies’ Aid Society
English Lutheran Church
Beyond Reason A Scottish Singer Struggles With Feeling
A Scottish singer named Wilson trained for professional work sang a love song with fine voice but lacking passion. His teacher urged more feeling as if in love. He answered with a wry remark about being a morbid man, reflecting the humor of Bits.
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Wilson
Barber and Draper argue over security for loan
Barber accuses Weaver of borrowing money and says security was discussed. Draper says no security was given, but Barber notes Weaver said it would be secure enough in his possession. The exchange appears in the Boston Transcript.
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Barber
Weaver
Draper
Boston Transcript
Help the World Along Amid Fast Auto Days
Judge laments doubt in modern era as people seek faster solutions. He urges active effort and steadfast faith, warning against passivity while society crawls to diagnose why progress stalls. The verse frames a call to collective perseverance despite rapid change.
A Little Learning May Be a Dangerous Thing
An observer argues that a person with a little learning is less dangerous than one who thinks he knows it all in this Yonkers Statesman quotation.
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Yonkers
Another Hammock Falling Out
A brief, lyrical note from the Detroit Tribune recounts a romantic mishap as lovers in a hammock are “splitted.” Cupid’s hopes fade. the maiden returns home and the young man ends up jilted in a compact verse.
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Dan Cupid
Detroit Tribune
Hard to Please. Professor Sparks Friction Over Hat Gift
A professor sarcastically chides his wife Amelia as she resents a hat he bought two years after her earlier enthusiasm for it. The exchange underscores strain in their relationship and a touch of ironic humor from Flegende Blatter.
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Amelia
Flegende Blatter
Awful Tale Of Mary With A Harelip Husband
A Denver Post note recalls Miss Mary, daughter of a baker famed for doughnuts, who marries a man described with a harelip. The snippet hints at a somber, moral urban legend tone as it unfolds.
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Miss Mary
Denver Post
Perhaps You Could Learn to Love Me in Time
A fragment from the Cleveland Plain Dealer quotes a character questioning affection and honesty. The line reflects doubt about willingness or ability to learn to love, hinting at troubled emotional dynamics in a scene or dialogue. The brief excerpt exposes tension and reluctance without broader context or resolution.
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Cleveland Plain Dealer
The Prospective Elephant Hunt
A Washington Star quips about the fate of elephants amid planned hunts, warning pachyderms to avoid native lairs and suggesting only circuses and zoos offer safety. The satirical remark frames wildlife in peril from human hunts and public spectacle.
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Circus
Zoo
Washington Star
The Honker Haunted Joke Quips in Tit Bits Collected
A short joke from Tit Bits riffs on a man named Honker and his fear of motor cars. The punchline cites his wife running away in a car and his worry she will return, reflecting light humor about car anxiety.
He's Very Mush Alive but We Call Him Deadbeat
A Philadelphia Press item denounces a scurvy wight nicknamed Deadbeat and imagines collecting from his estate if he were truly dead, signaling a sharp, satirical notice on a deceitful figure.
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Philadelphia Press
Jenkins-Poor Bjones Passes After Great Divide
A year has passed since the notable figure Jenkins-Poor Bjones crossed the great divide. Tompkins reports he is dead or divorced, with seven judges involved in the surrounding matter.
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Jenkins
Tompkins
The Fiirt's Fate in a New Orleans Card Style
In rhythmic old newspaper prose a woman watches gallants drift in and out as the single steady suitor eludes her. The piece captures flirtation and unattained love in a sentimental vignette from the Times-Democrat era.
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New Orleans Times-Democrat
Hopeful Hint in Chicago News Romance Zinger
A brief Chicago News exchange captures a flirtatious, light hearted moment as a man proclaims engagement with playful urgency and a woman deflects with witty timing. The quirky back and forth reads like a cartoon panel caption and reflects era tone.
Poor Man With One Happy Thought In Bread and Water
A short line from a San Francisco Examiner poem noting a poor man with a single optimistic idea about his daughter’s prospects, set against his basic sustenance. The piece emphasizes social contrast and marriage prospects as class theme.
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San Francisco Examiner
Thoughtful pause in a bustling city echoing wisdom
A quoted aphorism from the Chicago Record-Herald extols thinking as the finest human device, noting no one kicks a bulldog after pausing to reflect. The detached remark frames thought as supreme amid urban bustle.
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Chicago Record-Herald
Editor's Coy Daughter Returns Prank Joke
In Topeka Journal style, a playful prank by a editor’s daughter is returned with thanks, despite expectations she might frown on such mischief. The brief local note captures a lighthearted moment of etiquette and newspaper culture.
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Papa
Topeka Journal
Sacred Fire in Persian temple never extinguished
A Parsee sacred fire burning in a Ligigull temple, Persia, has reportedly never been extinguished since Raphereth, who died twelve centuries ago, maintaining a continuous flame through the ages.
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Ligigull
Persia
Raphereth
Patron notice urges readers to report missed newspapers
The notice asks patrons who do not receive their paper regularly to inform the office. It emphasizes timely communication to ensure service and accountability.
Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery and Pills Endure
An enduring praise of Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery and Pleasant Peltets. The testimonial notes two decades of popularity, with claims of superior merit for weak stomach liver and blood affections. Emphasizes honesty with printed ingredients and warns against substitutes and alcohol in the tonic.
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Bloras Gowen
Dr. Pierce
Coming Events and Local Gatherings Schedule
Aug 138 23 Campmeeting at Oakdale park Methodist campmeeting at Alpha Aug 2 Biennial reunion Forty sixth Illinois regiment Old settlers reunion Cedar ville Aug W Fifty anniversary Lincoln Doughings debate Aug 27 Sept 6 Riverside Park camp meeting Sept 7 Fall term Freeport College of Commerce opens Aug 17 National Opera Co Aug 15 M s New Husband Aug 2 The Cow Puncher Aug 2 Tempest and Sunshine Aug 27 A Knight for a Day
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Oakdale Park
alUua
Forty-sixth Illinois Regiment
Old Settlers
Cedarville
Lincoln- Dougings
Riverside Park
Freeport College of Commerce
National Opera Co
ISM
This Date in History Highlights Key Events
A concise list of anniversaries from 1780 to 1850. Includes Musgrove Mill clash, Crockett birth, Cophenhagen siege, Pickens death, Dissenters Marriage Act, Wilkes expedition, Kearny Santa Fe, San Martin death. Names and dates flagged for historical reference.
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Batttle
Musgrove Milla
David Crockett
Copenhagen
Andrew Pickens
Pendleton
D. C
Paxton
Wilkes
Kearney
Santa Fe
Mexico
Jose de San Martin
Washington
South America
Unticketed Riders Found On Illinois Central Train Roof
Early morning train from Waterloo to Freeport carried two passengers without tickets riding atop a rail coach. They were not discovered since Waterloo and will face a hearing late this afternoon.
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Illinois Central
Waterloo
Freeport
Dubuque
East Dubuque
Blacksmiths to Hold Next Year Picnic in DeKalb
Northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin blacksmiths who met in Rockford for their annual picnic on Saturday voted to relocate next year’s gathering to DeKalb. The decision follows a long-standing regional meetup and underscores continued collaboration among member smiths.
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Illinois
Wisconsin
Rockford
DeKalb
Also Mentioned on This Page
Canadian West
William Clement
WM. Clement
Little’s Crockery Store
Hettinger Block
Freeport Loan Co
Stephenson Street
Mace
Osborne
Smiths
Rear Admiral Schroeder
Today’s Market Report
Social Notes
Council
G.ak
Toledo
North Western Line
Carl Nelson
W. BR. 0
Chicago News
Grand Opera House
Faron Roof
Orangeville Lad
Clarence Runkle
Orangeville
Cyrus Runkle
L' Grocera
Chiu
Freeport Cligelepmee Blast
Galens St
W.G. Plumb
North Galenaave
Edw. Allington, Jr
Freeport, Il
Phonograhs Records
Needles Sheet Music
the Cable Co
Geo. A. Stemm
Galena St. Opp. N. Y. House
Opp
Win Walton Neph Clothing Department
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