County Pioneer Murdaugh Dies After Long Illness
Joseph R. Murdaugh, a Civil War veteran and longtime county resident, died at 141 North Galena avenue after years of Bright's disease. He was born September 8 1842 in Buckeye Township and lived in Montana Colorado Nebraska Harlem Damascus Freeport and later Freeport. He married twice, to Joe D. Becke in 1880 and Lydia Becke in 1896, and is survived by his wife and four children Mary Inaura Ross and Harold. Funeral service Friday at 2 o'clock from his home with interment at Oakland.
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Joseph R. Murdaugh
North
Galena Avenue
Murdaugh
Bright
Freeport
Mr. Murdaugh
Buckeye
James Whiteside Murdaugh
Ape
Rocky Mountains
Montana
Colorado
Lincoln
Third
Colorado Volunteer Cavalry
Denver
West
Pawnee County
Neb
Joe D. Becke
Lydia Becke
Nebraska
Harlem
Damascus
Mary
Inaura
Ross
Harold
Margaret Laird
Mary Laird
Webster County
Elizabeth D. Madden
C. W. McCaskill
M. FE
Oakland
Mrs. Helena Maurer Dies in Freeport After Long City Ties
Mrs. Helena Maurer wife of Jacob Maurer longtime Freeport resident died at the family home at the corner of Galena and Walnut streets after a long struggle with nervous disorders. Born in North Buffalo New York on May 27 1837 she came to Freeport in 1857 and was active in church and charitable work. She adopted several orphans and was married in Buffalo on September 22 1853 celebrating their golden anniversary years ago. Survived by her husband and others set to be listed in the obituary.
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Helena Maurer
Jacob Maurer
Freeport
Galena and
Walnut Streets
Welock
Maurer
Family notices for Schmélzie Maurer in Grand Prairie
Funeral plans for George Schmélzie of Freeport and George Maurer of Sioux Falls were announced, with services to be held at the German Reformed church at 10 o clock Saturday morning. Interment follows in the city cemetery.
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George Schmélzie
Freeport
Géorge Maurer
Sioux Falls
Jacob Maurer
Grand Papie
Traeger
Indians Again Take First as La Crosse Loses
Warhop’s fine pitching and Oshkosh errors highlighted yesterday’s games. Freeport beat Oshkosh 3 to 1 to reclaim first place as La Crosse fell 3 to 1 to Eau Claire. Warhop allowed four hits and struck out nine, while Freeport made nine hits led by Barlow with three.
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Freeport
Oshkosh
la Crosse
Eau Claire
Warhop
Canners
Safford
Barlow
Moriarity
Gwin
Infant Daniel Staas Dies in Lancaster Township
Daniel Staas two weeks old, son of Mr and Mrs Henry Staas, died at their Lancaster township home at 2 pm Tuesday after a brief illness. Funeral from the residence at 2 pm Thursday, interment in Young's cemetery.
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Daniel Staas
Henry Staas
Lancaster Township
Young’s Cemetery
Funeral held for Samuel R. Bowers at Mechanic and Spring
The funeral of the late Samuel R. Bowers was held this afternoon from the residence at Mechanic and Spring streets. The services were conducted by Rev. Bate, rector of Grace Episcopal church. Pallbearers were Marcus, Willard, Dr. Fred H., Orson, John and Jerome Bowers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel R. Bowers
Mechanic and
Spring Streets
Bate
Grace Episcopal Church
Marcus
Willard
Fred H
Orson
John
Jerome Bowers
Side delivery hay rake patent assigned to Sterling firm
Henry F. Rodemeyer of this city received a patent for an improved side delivery hay rake and sold the invention to Sterling Manufacturing company of Rock Falls. The assignment followed the patent grant, and the firm will manufacture the tool, hoping it proves valuable to Sterling and Rock Falls. Rodemeyer, a Sterling foundry foreman, is brother to Alderman Herman C. Rodemeyer of Rock Falls.
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Sterling
Henry F. Rodemeyer
Sterling Manufacturing Company
Rock Falls
Sterling and
Mr. Rodemeyer
Herman C. Rodemeyer
Freeport
Rodemeyer
Rock City Social Roundup Draws Visitors and Local News
Rock City updates show Homer Thoren and family returning from Town after a three week visit. Many residents and visitors from Freeport Clinton Winslow Savanna and Chicago are noted for visits business calls and social events. Local labor on the depot painting and a barber shop opening mark community activity as residents travel to Lena Rockford Beloit and Washington Park events.
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Rock City
Homer ‘Thoren
Eva Graham
Freeport
L. L. Olds
Clinton
Wis
Tl. P. Steere and Son
Winslow
Lilian Trader
Savanna
Gladys Leonard
Hettie Barber
Brodhead
S. R. Foster
B. Blake
Chicago
Snyder House
Frank Webb
John Montague
Mary
Clarence Schradermeier
Jas. McRoberts
Washington Park
German Valley
J. B. Murphy
A. Brandt
J. J. Shaffer
Rock Grove
J. N. Galloway
Ella Bokhof
Wim. Pfiluke
Main Street
R. Carnefix
H. E. Keagle
Rockford
Carnefix
KE. A. Kurtz
Wausau Beats Green Bay in Wis. Baseball Action
Wausau defeated Green Bay by a wide margin in a Wisconsin baseball game. Battery notes list Hart and Lanan for Wausau with Geincke and Troch, while Green Bay’s pitchers are not clearly named. In Eau Claire, Mal ven pitched shutout for La Crosse as La Crosse won 7 to 0 with Schnelberge and Killian catching and Mirven and Warnell in the battery.
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Wausau
Hart and Lanan
Geincke
Troch
Eau Claire
Wis
Malven
la Crosse
R.H.E. Li Crosse
Schnelberge
Killian
Mirven
Warnell
Malven Pitches Keene Canners Past La Crosse
Freeport praises Nicholas Malven for a fine pitching display against La Crosse. He allowed three hits as Schneiberg faltered, with Malven aiming to lift his former team to first place. The Canners start a four game series at Wausau, boasting a strong road record.
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Freeport
Nicholas Malven
Keene
Canners
la Crosse
Schneiberg
Malven
Wausau
Electric Bitters Promised Cure for Multiple Ailments
A Bear Grove Indiana man credits Electric Bitters with curing kidney trouble and general debility after two years of suffering. The advertisement claims relief from stomach liver and kidney complaints blood diseases headaches dizziness and weakness with a 50 cent price and guaranteed by Joseph Emmert drug store.
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E. H. Wolfe
Bear Grove
Joseph Emmert
Hall Plumbing Co. Sale Transfers Ownership and Debts
Giee and KR Manenn sold interest in Hall Plumbing Co to Herbert L Hall who assumes all debts and collects all bills due to the firm. Notice dated August 15.
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KR. Manenn
Hall Plumbing Co
Herbert L. Hall
H. L. Haln
Help Wanted at 83 Stephenson Street
Several young men and girls sought for steady positions. Apply Thursday afternoon from 2 to 4 o'clock at 83 Stephenson Street.
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Stephenson Street
Alpaca and Serge Co Cube at E. & Clothing House
An item titled Alpaca and Serge Co Cube appears for sale at E. & Clothing House located at 81. The line notes a price fragment 50 fa a5 with reference B- 2081, suggesting catalog or inventory shorthand.
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Alpaca
Serge Co
Cube
Bey
E. & Clothing House
Freeport Handily Defeats Oshkosh In Monday Baseball Showdown
Freeport beat Oshkosh by a wide margin as Indians made fourteen hits and errors. Skopec pitched well for Freeport and held the Indians to six hits, while Freeport capitalized on timely hitting and errors to score in the first, fifth and seventh innings.
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Oshkosh Northwestern
Freeport
Botsford
Indians
Oshkosh
Skopec
Nepper
Freeport Bunch
Gleason
Indians Struggle Against Skopec as Freeport Rallies
Freeport hammered Botsford with a mix of balls driving scoring chances while Indians failed to connect with Skopec curves. Gwin Barlow and Dickinson led Freeport with three singles each. Gleason and Dolan topped the locals with a pair of hits including a bunt.
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Botsford
Skopec
Freeport
Gwin, Barlow
Dickinson
Gleason
Dolan
Runaway horse endangers street scene in Galena
A horse driven by H. T. Lyon bolted on Galena street this afternoon after the hold back broke. The animal collided with a Schoeffel & Brokhausen team, knocking the horses down and breaking a wheel on Lyon's bogey as excitement spread through the block.
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H. T. Lyon
Galena Street
Mr. Lyon
Schoeffel & Brokhausen
Mayer Taken To Globe Hospital In Poor Health
M. M. Mayer of Freeport has been admitted to Globe hospital for treatment. His friends regret to learn he has been in poor health for some time.
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M. M. Mayer
Freeport
Globe Hospital
Mr. Mayer
Licensed to Wed and Absent Details From Registry
A fragmented civil records note lists names such as Kathryn M Auraud of Pearl City and Enma Buss of Haldane with unclear dates and stray codes. The OCR text resembles a marriage license registry entry but provides no coherent event details or definitive outcomes.
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J. W. Parka
Lee, Tu
Kathryn M. Auraud
Pearl City
Eko Kruse
Baileyville
Enma Buss
Haldane
Dakota notes and visits from August correspondence
Miss Alice Bragg and sister from Humboldt Kansas visit sister Mrs Walker Templeton and family. Mrs Edgar Weiler visits Lena guest of Miss Rose Masters. Leonard Holsapple departs for a South Dakota trip. Free lecture in academy chapel on Thursday Aug 30. Child injured by fall saved. recovering well. Excursion to Dells of Wisconsin planned Aug 31. Dr Stealy aids Everson child. Local trades and visits noted among Orangeville and Freeport residents.
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Dakota
Alice Bragg
Humboldt
Kan
Walker
Templeton
Edgar Weiler
Lena
Rose Masters
Leonard Holsapple
South Dakota
G. M. Frantz
Knauff
Freeport
S. N. Andre
Flossie Meyers
Monroe
Nettie Fulton
DeLong
Chicago University
Academy Rcbapel
Academy Chapel
Dr. Stealy
Foreport
Ever Everson
Here
J. B. Leitzell
Andre & Webb
J J. Chadwick
Ed. Mahaney
Orangeville
Vernie Walker
Anna Chansden
Milwaukee
J. R. Young
Ike Lapp
Winnipeg
Canada
J. V. Twitmeyer and Nephew
Social Notes of Visitors and Residents
Harold McCalmon of Oregon called here last week. Russell Miller of Des Moines is visiting his uncle Dr. D. B. Bobb and family. Miss Charlotte Martin of Chicago is visiting her uncle K. Baltzer. J. R. Chambers left for Springfield as a Democratic state convention delegate. Geo. Geyer of Fast Moline visits his parents Mr. and Mrs. John Geyer. Mrs. L. P. Warrenton returns from Gouverneur New York where she visited her parents.
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Harold McCalmon
Oregon
Russell Miller
Des Moines
D. B. Bobb
Charlotte Martin
Chicago
K. Baltzer
J. R. Chambers
Springfield
Geo. Geyer
Fast Moline
John Geyer
L. P. Warrenton
Special Low Rate Excursion to New York City From Chicago
Local notices list travel deals to New York City via the Michigan Central for August 28 and 29. One fare plus 2 dollars round trip, return valid through September 4. Inquire with L. D. Heusner GWP A at 236 Clark Street Chicago.
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York City
Chicago
Michigan Central
Agust
L. D. Heusner
Clark St
Modern woman embraces health via mountain tea trend
The piece notes time changes ideas among young women and praises healthy habits. It mentions Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as a recommended option and lists tea or tablets priced at 35 cents, with Joseph Emmert as the publisher or seller.
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Hollister
Joseph Emmert
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Milbank
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Maude Anderson
Waterloo
Nina Christman
Iowa Falls
Fred Meyers
F. A.cook
Davenport
Anna Heisler
H. L. Kutu
Aurora
Mt. Carroll
Eisenbeis
Elizabeth Garrison
Tillie Frye
Philip Huebling
Gertrude Alberts
Abe Baum
Grand Opera House
the Musical Stock Co
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Charles Nitchke
Venice
C. P. Guenther’s
Emerson and Moline
McCormick
Emerson
Empire Dream
Bergman, Henke & Co
E. & W. Clothing House
Galena St
Geo. Ennenga
Prop
Panama
Paris
Eess
Freeport Gas Light and Coke Cb
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