Tests to be made of Caldwell Vapor Cooled Engine car
A Polo business claims the Caldwell Vapor Cooled Engine can power a motor car with either gasoline or steam. The setup includes two engines seventy five horsepower each, with a gas engine on one truck and a steam engine on the other, using a vapor cooled gasoline unit and a novel steam generator. Officials from Illinois Central and Chicago Great Western show interest as Polo prepares for trial on a largely equipped car near Mendota and Aurora.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polo
Caldwell
Illinois Central Railroad
Clift
Illinois Central
Caldwell Vapor Cooled
McQuire- Cummings Manufacturing Company
C Company
E. Belknap
Chicago
Belknap
Chicago & Northwestern
Iees
Mr. Caldwell
Chicago Great Western Railroad
Great Western Road
Waterloo & Rapid Transit Company
Mendota
Aurora, DeKalb & Rockford
Morris
Wiston
Caldwell engine cuts exhaust and intercepting valve use
The Caldwell company claims to reduce exhaust pressure to about two pounds above atmosphere and return condensed water to the boiler, eliminating the need for exhaust steam and the intercepting valve. The high pressure engine uses a Morris chain to drive axles beneath the tran ssom, with the engine placed under the transom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caldwell Company
Morris
Freeport Forfeits Game After 13 Innings Protest
Yesterday's results show Freeport forfeiting to Galena in a 8 to 3 decision after a protest over a decision by umpire Kerr in the thirteenth inning. Galena had led 9 to 0, LaCree 6 to 1, with Wausau also noted as 1. Manager Moriarity and Ed Reed contributed points for Freeport in earlier action.
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Moriarity
Ed Reed
Galena
Freeport
Kerr
Galen
Welldoopond
Lacrosse Defeats Wausau 6 to 1 in State League Game
In Wausau Wisconsin on August 22 LaCrosse defeated Wausau 6 to 1 in the only State league game played. Scoring details list Hawley and Kiffan for Wausau and Matyen and O'Brien for LaCrosse amid a terse box score.
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Wausau
Wis
T Hawley
Kiffan
Matyen
O'Brien
Powers Works to Enter Manitowoc and Two Rivers in Next Eight
President John T. Powers is in Manitowoc pursuing inclusion of Manitowoc and Two Rivers in the next eight team league under consideration. Garlic of Wausau is reported sold to the New York Americans for 500 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John T. Powers
Manitowoc
Two Rivers
Wausaw
New York Americans
Club Comes Home in Controversial Galena Game
Local leaguers planned two games at Galena, but yesterday’s match ended in controversy after Freeport refused to accept umpire decisions. The umpire’s reputed bias sparked anger from Haston and Householder. The day’s pay dispute left Moriarity unable to collect wages, while Freeport declined further play amid waning fan interest.
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Galena
Bnton
iYesterday
Freeport
Jack Faston
Bill Househelder
Haston
Moriarity
Trouble for Brother Paul vendor of drugs faces summons
Brenner Paul known as Brother Paul the Quaker Medicine Company itinerant drug vender faced legal trouble after city forces required a $30 daily license. Ten summonses were issued by Justice of the Peace Goddard for selling drugs without a state health license as Paul avoided service at his offices. He paid a $10 license yesterday to stage a mis evening demonstration amid tense rumors. Attorney W N Cronkrite stood by as Paul promised to contest the charges and blamed persecution.
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Brenner Paul
Ensi
Justice of the Peace
Goddard
Voight
Burns
Paul
State Board of Health
Kieckhaufer
W. N. Cronkrite
Quaker Medicine Company
Mrs Stahl Seeks Divorce From Edmund P Stahl
Mrs Mary Stahl of Lena files a bill for divorce from husband Edmund P Stahl alleging desertion on April 27 1896. Eckert and McDonald represent the complainant in this case.
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Mary Stahl
Lena
Edmund P. Stahl
Stahl
Eckert & McDonald
Bentley Helps Chicago Justices In Curbing Crooks
Magistrate C G J Bentley travels to Chicago to assist in clearing long–standing police court dockets. Known for leniency yet firm enforcement, he aims to curb Chicago crooks and uphold the law, while his unique invitations and extended receptions intrigue local officials.
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CG. J. Bentley
Chicago
Freeport
Circuit Court
C. E
Windy City
Bentley
Willind
Charley
Magistrate Bentley
City Hall
Local Meetings and Socials Highlight Night Activities
A trades council special meeting is set for tonight, with Freeport camp of Woodmen meeting tomorrow and Court of Honor hosting a members only social. A boating party by Fred Spick drew many friends last night, Cherry Blossom camp plans a meeting tonight, and Miss Della Leichner of Freeport Hardware goes on vacation this week. Hiram Heeren travels to Canada to review land in the Red River valley. Miss Mabel Matter reports a lost gold hair pin near Poy's store or State street. finder asked to notify at Porman & Co. office. Home Missionary Society of Funbury Church meets tonight at Mrs. Leckley's on Fifth Avenue. bring mite boxes and blues for the year-end gathering. A church member informs that Rev. F. A. Hosmer reports his mother, previously ill, is improving and nearing the danger point.
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Fred Spick
Cherry Blossom Camp
Della Leichner
Freeport Hardware Store
Hiram Heeren
Canada
Red River Valley
Mabel Matter
Poy
State Street
Porman & Co
Home Missionary Society of
Funbury
Dr Kings New Life Pills Endorsed For Digestive Ailments
Vpinsons in Food. Perhaps you don't realize that many pain poisons originate in your food, but some day you way feel a twinge of dyspepsia that will con vince you. Dr. King's New Life Pills are guaranteed to cure oil sickness due to poisons of undigested foodor money back. 25c at Joseph Em mert's drug store, Try them.
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Dr. King
Joseph Emmert
REY THRALL CALLS FOR LOCAL SUPPORT OF HOME BUSINESSES
Envior Journan urges Freeport citizens to patronize local physicians and merchants to sustain city growth. He denounces transient itinerant vendors and Sunday excursion temptations, praising local rails and retailers for serving residents from doorstep to doorstep and urging Co operation through the Golden Rule.
Lincoln J Carter's Two Life Waits at Grand Opera House
Lincoln J Carter's melodrama The Two Life Waits returns to the Grand Opera House tonight featuring Tempest and Sunshine in title roles. The company, praised last season, promises strong crowds and a more extensive supporting cast with noted dramatic celebrities. A First M E church Ladies Aid supper offers meat, fried potatoes, tomatoes, cucumber, bread and butter, pickles, apple sauce, and cake, plus 25 cent supper with ice cream. license granted for Edwin D Miahany and Lillian R Nojf of Orangeville.
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Lincoln J. Carter
Grand Opera House
Tempest
Sunshine
Ladies’ Aid
First M. E. Church
Beloit College Considers Becoming a University
Beloit Wisconsin August 23 authorities at Beloit college plan a major step toward becoming a university. proposed curriculum expansion would add courses aligning with first years of engineering law and medical studies to attract students and compete with regional universities. funding and science hall expansion likely, with three new instructors, potential local lawyers, and extended science and math programs under consideration.
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Beloit
Wis
Beloit College
Universiy
Balit
JanesVille
Chapin
United States
Wisconsin
Must Be Sold Finest 1058 Acre Iowa Stock Farm
Auction notice notes a large Iowa stock farm with 1058 acres, $15,000 in improvements, level and well drained land, marketed as a paying investment. Seller R A Fox of Lyle Minnesota promises easy terms and a strong deal, inviting investigation and prompt contact. Also mentions sale prospects and urging quick action.
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Iowa
R. A. Fox
Lyle, Minn
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Daily Journal
Knessa
Chicano
Enca
Illinois
Freeport Journal
International Typo Fthical Union
Henry Silk
Cherokee
Towa
O. RB
Zipt
Mattie Newson
Sophia Secker
Tanbelle Trotter
S. A. Walker
Everts
J.N. Galloway
Seward
Regina Rinderman
Rockford
George Ennenga
Mary Hieleman
Morrison, Ill
Douglas Pattison
Pearl City
Katharine Cook
Bernice Dailey
Freeport Friends
Arthur J. Martins
Ben Eson
Bloomington
H. A. Hillmer
Waddame Grove
Emma Erling
Menominee, Mich
Wm. Entors
Myrtle Kaufman
Babugie
John Rothman
Nena
George O'Neil
Dubuque
Mise
Bessie Wittbecker
Elgin
Clara
Inez Morison
Dubu Ue
Imir A. Lipsey
Hannah
Verda Stearns
Christiana Holtzman
Sterling
Emma Piederit
Charlotte Piederit
OC. J. Bentley
R. Reynolds
Margaret McPherson
Francis Blackman
Sturges
Mich
Edith
Alice Rothermel
Hare
Milwaukee
KE. Miller
Great Lakes
Ruth ‘Hill
el Paso
Verbeek
Joe Clark
Fron Leny
Peter Seise
Iran Holley
Hollister
Rocky Mountain
Joseph Emmarke
Caldwell Vapor
Freeeport
LaCrease
Oshkosh Settee
Setae
ANT
Brother Paul
Mrs. Stahl
Trades Council
Woodmen
Court of Honor
Tel
Rome
Rey. Thrall
Sin
Clites
W. Gardner Thrala
Edwin D. Miahany
Orangeville
Lillian R. Nojf
Orangeville. Co
Evansville
North-Western
Chicago & North-Western R
Bogar
Stephenson Street
Court House
Sie
Ghithond
Big Gay
Galena Strest
Feodawl
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