Secret meeting unites big brewers against local option
Cincinnati August 29 United action by leading brewers of the United States against the spread of local option was begun in a secret meeting here yesterday. There was no formal call, but representatives of the major brewing interests attended. Chicago August 29 Illinois Showers likely tonight and Friday with stationary temperature. Jacobian probably showers tonight and Friday with stationary temperature. Iowa showers tonight and Friday, generally fair. Sunrise at 6 22 48 AM, sunset at 6 89 PM.
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Big Bravary
Associated Preas
Cincinnati
Ohio
United
United States
Associated Press
Chcano
Illinois
Jaconaln
Market Closing Prices And Union Stock Yards Quotations
Market report from Chicago dated Aug 29 cites closing board of trade quotes for Sept wheat corn oats pork ribs lard and includes Union Stock Yards figures with cattle hogs and sheep. Prices show declines in hogs and sheep with varying ranges across categories.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Board of Trade
Union Stock Yards
Chicago Board of ‘Trade
Dickinson & Co
Rons
C. D. Anderson
Shoemaker Auto Co Warns on Speed Citywide
Shoemaker Automobile Company issues a public statement warning that any employee reported for driving above the legal speed limit in Freeport will be suspended pending proof and dismissal. The letter, signed by company officials, requests citizens report time and place of violations for prompt action.
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Shoemaker Company
Shoemaker Automobile Company
Freeport
Fresport
Shoemaker Automobile Co
C. C. Shoemaker
J.T. White
W. E. Johnson
Jacob Weiss, Jr
D. M. Hrabakeer
Clark
Perkins
Regular Sun and Pills Ad From Long Ago
An old advertisement highlights Dr. King's New Life Pills as a reliable regularity aid next to the sun’s daily cycle. It is signed by druggist Joseph Eim mert and priced at 25 cents. The note also promotes second hand books at Brown & Car. MEVER’s and lists Haddie Wise Bigelow, piano and voice teacher at Upper Stephen son Street, Freeport with phone 205.
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Dr. King
Joseph Eimmert
Haddie Wise Bigelow
Old Man Killed At Stephenson Street Crossing
William Bolser, an elderly Freeport resident, was struck and killed by passenger train No. 2 from the west as he crossed Stephenson street at the Ilingis Central depot. Engineer Yordy and Conductor Quinlan drove the Omaha limited late into Freeport around 6:08 AM. Coroner Peck took charge. witnesses included Isaac Goodwin and Fred Creimer. The victim, a sweeper at the Stover windmill factory, had limited hearing and crossed early to avoid trains. An inquest is set for tomorrow. the engine crew will testify.
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William Bolsar
Freeport
Stephenson Street
Ilingis Central
Omaha Limited
Quinlan
Yordy
Kennelly
Boalsar
Stover
Peck
Tempel
Isaac Goodwin
Union Street
Fred Creimer
Float Street
Herbert Murrphy
Chicago & Northwestern Railway
Bolsar
William Yordy
Journal
Cat
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Funeral of German-born Freeport man recalled at crossing tragedy
Long-time Freeport resident Peter Bolsar died after being struck at a crossing as an umbrella spanned the engine. The accident occurred with no flagman on duty before the 6:46 morning shift change. Bolsar, born 1830 in Germany, arrived in 1863 with Barbara Biegert and helped build Freeport, later working various city odd jobs and at a windmill factory. Survived by his wife, three children, and a brother, services set for Saturday at 252 Selk Street.
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Bolsar
Therossing
Freeport
Germany
Barbara Biegert
America
Stover
Barbara Bolsar
Peter
Burkhard
Important meeting on keeping factory in Freeport
The manufacturers committees of the Business Men's association and the Shoe maker Automobile company board meet this afternoon at the company's offices to craft a plan to keep the factory in Freeport. Journal readers recall offers from other cities, yet officers favor Freeport and will stay if arrangements can be made. Initial doubts that a move was a story gave way to real developments.
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Business Men’s Association
Shoemaker Automobile Company
Freeport
Little finger lost in coal yard wood splitter accident
O Baer of H A Hillmer and Co coal and wood yards suffered a painful morning injury when a wood splitting machine gutting the little finger half way from the hand. He carried the severed portion to Dr. W B Pecks, who sawed it in hopes it will reattach fast, though outcome is uncertain and Baer remains incapacitated for labor for some time.
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O. Baer
H. A. Hillmer & Co
Baer
W. B Peck
Mr. Baer
Second Presbyterians Win in Tie at Taylor Park
An interesting game last evening at Taylor's park saw the Second Presbyterian church team defeat the First MM by a 2 to 0 score.
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Second Presbyterians
Taylor's Park
Second Presbyterian Church
Local ads tout cures and events at Grand Opera
Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup promises to cure constipation and indigestion with a positive guarantee and refunds if unsatisfied. A Kermess at the Grand Opera House tomorrow evening benefits the King's Daughters' Settlement home. The Tron Clad school shoe sells for 1.40 at E. & W. Price.
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H. J. Moogk
Wm. F. Jungkurt
Grand Opera House
King's , Daughters’ Settlement Home
Diamond thief Evans sought by Chicago police
Chicago authorities seek Bob Evans, a former Freeport resident linked to a May 24 burglary at the Van Dusen home in Chicago. Diamonds and cash valued around $1,310 were stolen. Evans, described as polished in dress, was captured by Chief Henry Silk after a tense stop on Stephenson Street and is being transported to Chicago for further questioning and potential charges.
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Henry Silk
Bob” Evans
Chicago
R. J. Vann Dusen
McVicker’s Theatre
Silk
Stephenson Street
Ryans
Yilate
Bengston
Stephenson
Skar
Evans
Jes
Sik
van Dusen
Freeport
Hivans
Eleroy
Bleroy
Morgaine
Death of Infant Patrick Fooley Jr at Aberdeen
Word has been received of the death of Patrick Fooley Jr in Aberdeen Dakota on Monday. The funeral was held yesterday. Mrs Keeley was formerly Miss Jennie Tracy of this city.
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Patrick Fooley, Jr
Aberdeen
Keeley
Jennie Tracy
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