August 16 26 Lena Campmeeting and Local Events
Upcoming period lists multiple camp meetings at Lena Oakdale Rivierdale as well as a Busy Fall term. Grand Opera House presents musical directors and a slate of plays including His Last Dollar The School Master Parsita My Wife's Family Cowboy Girl A Struggle of Gold As Told in the Hills A Poor Relation The Umpire The Greater Love On the Bridge at Midnight The Volunteer Organist Your Uncle Dudley and A Gambler's Daughter between Aug 28 and Sept 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena
Oakdale Campmall
Henke Frost
Ocp
Rivélaide
Freeport College of Commerce
Grand Opera House
David Higgins
Parsita
Howard
Yle
Dudley
Personal Record: Wide Travel to Cities and Visits
W H Snooks traveled to Seward on business and H A Hillmer to Ridott. Mrs Lester Farrist visits Amboy relatives. M H Wilcoxon rides to Chicago. Piper of Lena visits city on business. Sheriff McCool in Lena. Dr B F Swingley in Oregon for professional matters. Cecil Marly heads to Decatur for a short visit. Kerns go to Kearlville Illinois for relatives. Waterstradt and Kluth to Chicago for business. Galena pair A J Jacobs and daughter Loris visit Freeport. Wilder Waddell of Des Moines visits family in town. William Hillmer of Moline visits parents. Mrs C F Beck and daughter return to Sheldon after Freeport visit. Louis Luecke returns to Montana after visiting mother. Lloyd Aspinwall, long in Lincoln, Neb., visits relatives. J L Rogers of Moline visits friends here. A R Buffin and F C Rogers go to Rockford for Y M C A interurban conference. Mrs E E White of Waterloo leaves for Decatur to visit relatives. Edward Teft and Edward Schroeder to Clinton for Sunday with friends. Mrs J M Martin and Miss Helen Sheetz visit Sterling then Sheldon to see Dr Charles R Sheetz. Fred Armogast returns to Amboy after Freeport visit. Rena Schermerhorn to accompany home. Walter Sprott of Port Gibson Mississippi departs for Decatur then Chicago to return home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester Farrist
Amboy
M. H. Wilcoxon
Chicago
C. ©. Piper
Lena
City
J. B. McCool
B. F. Swingley
Oregon
Cecil Marly
Decatur
George F. Kern and
Kearlville
William Waterstradt
A. E. Kluth
A. J. Jacobs
Loris
Galena
Freeport
Wilder Waddell
Des Moines
C. F. Beck
Sheldon
Louis Luecke
Montana
Pauline Luecke
Lloyd Aspinwall
Lincoln
Neb
J. L. Rogers
Moline
A. R. Buffin
F. C. Rogers
Rockford
Edward Teft
Edward Schroeder
Clinton
Ill
J. M. Martin
Helen Sheetz
Sterling
Charles R. Sheetz
Fred Armogast
Rena
Visit of C Y Marker and Family Highlights Harvester Role
Mr. C Y Marker, his wife and two children from Terre Haute Indiana are visiting relatives and friends. Marker serves as general agent for the International Harvester company in Terre Haute overseeing twenty counties and sixty employees. He is regarded as one of the country’s best managers and is currently on a ten day vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Carroll
C. Y. Marker
Chas
Terre Haute
Ind
Carl Becker
Freeport
Marker
International Harvester Company
Freeport and Stephenson County Exhibit Committee Appeal
The cooking and pastry exhibit committee at the Stephenson county fair asks Freeport and Stephenson county ladies to help complete the exhibits this year. They hope for strong support to ensure a successful display and urge a liberal response to the appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephenson County
Freeport
Fear of Epidemic Stirs Freeport Air Health Alarm
Sanitary conditions around Freeport spark epidemic fears as last week’s rains overflowed the Pecatonica river carrying refuse onto shores and lowlands. Decaying fish foul the air near the Robinson shops prompting workers to burn waste. locals report fish in gutters and people fishing with pitchforks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Pecatonica
Robinson Shops
County land totals listed by township in Stephenson County
Thomas D. Osborne reports land acreages by township in Stephenson County with Jefferson 11,498 Loran 20,786 Florence 23,014 Silver Creek 23,008 Ridott 33,864 Rock Run 30,056 Lancaster 20,368 Harlem 22,103 Erin 11,511 Kent 22,674 West Point 21,789 Waddams 22,468 Buckeye 23,015 Dakota 11,464 Rock Grove 19,669 Oneco 17,495. About four thousand landowners will be named and addresses published in the city directory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas D. Osborne
Stephenson County
Jefferson
Loran
Florence
Silver Creek
Ridott
Rock Run
Lancaster
Harlem
Erin
Kent
West Point
Waddams
Buckeye
Dakota
Rock Grove
Oneco
Dissolution of Kuhlemeier & Maurer Boot and Shoe Dealers
The firm at 106 Galena Street has been dissolved as Mr. Maurer retires. In business since 1882 they built an extensive trade. H. H. Kuhlemeier remains in charge and is known to local residents for courteous service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kuhlemeier & Maurer
Galena Street
Maurer
H. H. Kuhlemeier
East Texas man trusts Dr. King's New Discovery
E W Goodloe of Dutton St Waco Texas writes that Dr King's New Discovery has kept him well for five years after a long worsening cough. The remedy claims to cure chronic coughs la grippe croup whooping cough and to prevent pneumonia. Pleasant to take bottles 50c 1 trial bottle free sold at Joseph Emmert's drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Goodloe
Dutton St
Waco
Tex
Dr. King
Joseph Emmert
Card of Thanks for Mary Denure and Marker family
Mrs. Mary Denure and Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Marker express heartfelt thanks to neighbors and friends for kindness after a bereavement. The verse laments the loss of Oscar, asks divine comfort, strength, and guidance as they cope and strive to live for their future reunion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Denure
C. H. Marker
Mystery Solved by Dr King’s New Life Pills
John L Pleasant of Magnolia Ind claims the pills end bilious attacks and constipation. The product promises guaranteed satisfaction or money back. Available for 25 cents at Joseph Emmert’s drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
John L. Pleasant
Magnolia
Ind
Joseph Emmert
Settlement Reaches Out of Court in Rockford Case
Joe Tropate, arrested in Rockford and brought back on charges of jumping his board bill and theft from a companion, was released this morning as plaintiffs declined to pursue the case. The matter was settled out of court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Tropate
Rockford
Royal Arcanum Meeting Delights Members With Initiation
A Royal Arcanum session is held Monday evening in the hall above Emmert store. All members are urged to attend as a large class will be initiated and refreshments will be served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Arcanum
Emmert Store
Mrs J Ro Murdough Thanks for Sympathy in Death
Mrs J Ro Murdough expresses heartfelt thanks for expressions of sympathy received on the death of her husband.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Ro. Murdough
Bucklen Arnica Salve Praised By Editor
Major Hamm editor and manager of the Constitutionalist Eminence recounts a severe attack four years ago. He used Bucklen's Arnica Salve from Joseph Emmert's drug store, claiming it cured him in ten days with no further trouble. It is advertised as the quickest healer of burns sores cuts and wounds at 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Major Hamm
The
Constitutionalist
Piles
Bucklen
Joseph Emmert
BH. H. Wolfe
Bear Grove
Joseph Bhmmert
Factional War at Hanover Based on Railroad Rejection
A traveling man from Hanover reports rising strife between villagers and outlying farmers over a failed railroad project. He cites threats, a public hanging and burnings as vengeance directed at a Jo Daviess County resident blamed for defeat, and notes jurors’ damages as contentious. Farmers warn land fragmentation and loss of access along the Apple River would ruin ten to fifteen acres per affected farmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galena
Hanover
Jo Daviess County
Apple River
Advertised Letters Remaining at Freeport Post Office
Week ending August 26 lists ladies and gents with letters held for sale or for pickup. Names include Miss Nellie Aikens Mrs. Nellie Fessler Mrs. Anna Kinsey Margaret Collins Minnie Timm Gertrude Yeager Katherine Frazer Angeline Zimmerman Ta Albright H L Pope I Baker W P Roberts Ralph C Brace Chas Sacken Herman Meinen Geo Schatzel Anton Wahl Paul McGrath L Ward G C Wilson Walter M Palmer Joseph Winters and others. Postmaster Atkins notes to state if advertised Sept 25 1908 and signs off with a quip about doctors and Rocky Mountain Tea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elilaby
Gertrude Yeager
Frazer Falry
Katherine Zimmerman
Angeline
Joseph TL
Sirete D. Atkins
Seri's Sees Carload of Upland Prairie Hay Arrive
A carload of choice upland prairie hay arrived at Seri's on August 21. The shipment promises quality forage for local feeders and will be sold in good supply to customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seri’s
Notice to School Patrons and Opening of Schools
Notice to patrons from S E Raines superintendent outlines office hours in the library building from 2 to 5 in the afternoons Monday through Friday starting Apr 27 for preliminary business of opening schools. All schools open 8 30 Tuesday morning Sept 4. Outside city pupils must see me for entrance cards. Children who are six before January 30 may enter this semester if they come in September or October. Books should be bought now from stores lists and supplies purchased before Sept 4. Do not write names in books until approved by teachers.
Clearing Sale of Wall Paper Patterns at Scaled Prices
For 30 days a surplus of 8000 rolls to be sold at a great bargain. All desirable patterns available. Slots G. L. Parks, 158 Stephenson Street.
Dissolution of Kubhlemeier and Maurer Partnership
The firm dissolves by mutual consent with Mr Maurer retiring. Inventories show debts to settle. customers should call at the store to balance accounts. The business will be continued by H H Kuhlemeier and J D Maurer in Freeport Illinois on August 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kubhlemeier & Maurer
Maurer
H. H. Kuhlemeier
J.D. Maaurer
Freeport
Ill
Bids Sought for West Street Concrete Culvert
Proposals requested for construction of a concrete culvert across West street with bids due at 7 30 p m September 3 1906. Plans and specifications are on file at the city engineer s office and bids will be opened by the committee on streets alleys and bridges and the highway commissioners of the town of Peace Dane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Street
Highway _commissionera
Pecedane
Van Matre Reunion at Hind's Grove Near Winslow
The Van Matre family reunion was held Thursday in Eli Hinds grove east of Winslow. Speakers included James Pollock of Ann Arbor Michigan and EH Jah Townsend of Shullaburg. Misses Millie Dorn and Bessie Quest of Orangeville recited. Officers elected: President J. W. Van Matre, Vice president John Van Matre, Secretary Isaac Booth, Treasurer W. J. Van Matre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winslow
van Matre
Eli Hind
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Lisle
Taus
OsiiGo
Rehil
OAC
Beckmire
Stephenson St
Niversary Sale
the Gable CO
Galena St
the Cable Co
Capitol
GEO. A. Stemm
Galena St. Opp. N. Y
Just
W.j.young &Comosite German Bank
Hermsmeier
Fancy Santos
Swift
White Star
Minnesota
Heinz
Hermsmeier & Son
Grocers
Galenn St
W.h.snooks
Seward
H. A. Hillmer
William Hillmer
Moline, HL
Mrs
E. E. White
Waterloo
Mt. Carroll
New Directory
Galveston's Sea Wall
Oscar
Heavenly Father
Union Loan & Building Association
Lil
South
Galena Ave
Rice Building
Rocky Mountain
Geo. A. Rogers
Tephenson St
S. E. Raines
G. L. Parks
Stephenson Street
van Matre Reunion
Eatea
Banks For
Eben Holden
MAN From
Glengary
RED Keggers
Spenders
SEA Wolf
G&t
Brown & Dollmeyer
Ottowagner
Brewster House
Strathmore
H. J. Moogk
Theo
Gessner Young & Sacker
Wmn
F. Jungke
Germania Socie Schmid Bros
James Farnum
W. M. Kinne
Chas. Melnick Senate Hotel
Reiger & Kerl
Martin Kroer
Geo. Tinsley
Wm. Wilson M. Scheidt
Frank Ross
C. W. Harden
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