Illinois Birthday: State 68 Years Old In Forgotten Anniversary
Illinois marked its eighty eighth anniversary of admission to the Union largely unobserved. A movement by historical societies seeks future observances with public exercises and speakers. The piece recalls Shadrach Bond as Illinois first governor and notes census antics and the state’s early milestones including Vandalia as capital.
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Illinois
Historical Societies
Chicago Post
Ilinois
Iinois
Tainois
Abraham Lincoln
Shadrach Bond
Historical Society
Wisconsin
Congress
Northwest Territory
Nathaniel Pope
Lake Michigan
Mississippi
Chicago
United States
Kaskaskia
Kentucky
Ohio
Pierre Menard
Vandalia
Bond
Carnegie
Rice Jones
Maryland
Washington
The
Epilepsy Cure Claim By Dr King's Pills
Rural Free Delivery carrier J B Waterman of Watertown Ohio says his daughter who suffered years with epilepsy was cured by Dr King's New Life Pills with no attacks for over two years. Advertises best body cleansers and life giving tonic pills at Joseph Emmert's drug store priced 25 cents.
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J. B. Waterman
Watertown
Dr. King
Joseph Emmert
Ten Per Cent Discount On All Clothing At Harpster
For the next ten days the Up-to-Date Clothier offers 10 percent off all suits overcoats and trousers. Overstocked and reducing stock now. John S Harpster urges patrons to buy first class goods at greatly reduced prices.
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John 5
Harpster
For Sale at a Bargain Two Properties Offered
A fine double flat with modern improvements near the courthouse and a prime 160 acre farm in Stephenson County two miles from German Valley. These quick snaps won’t last. inquire of M. W. Cowley at 98 Stephenson Bt, Freeport, Illinois.
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Court House
Stephenson Co
Illinoisans Offered Free Mountain Game Preserve Visit
Former Illinois residents in Colorado plan a free Illinoisan game preserve in Routt and Eagle counties. Visitors could hunt a mountain lion bear deer and elk and trout in mountain streams with no cost to Illinois natives. Prominent Denver figures J W Kelley and Henry A Clay lead preliminary work while a Denver meeting aims to formalize the plan.
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Colorado
Ilinois
Routt and
Eagle
Fred G. Shaffer
Illinois
Denver
Paradise
Roosevelt
J. W. Kelley
Henry A. Clay
Old Railroad Man Dead in East Dubuque
Michael Lawler, an East Dubuque resident and longtime Illinois Central employee, died at his family home after a six week illness. He was seventy eight, had served thirty eight years with the railroad and retired on pension. Lawler had lived in East Dubuque for forty five years since the town’s early riverbank days.
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Michael Lawler
East Dubuque
Mr. Lawler
Illinois Central Road
Lawler
Looked Like Fire Near Freeport Elevates Local Alarm
A bright red glow northeast of Freeport last evening drew many residents as a farm house near Taylor's park was reportedly destroyed by fire. Initial sightings suggested Taylor's park area, but investigators found it at least two miles north with no official fire reports to date.
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Freeport
Taylor's Park
Sick list and illness sweep through local households
Miss Gretchen Otto appears on the sick list. A diphtheria case is at John Kilker's home on 163 Galena street third floor. Assistant Chief Henry Silk is confined to his Walnut street home. Dr. Firestone's condition remains unchanged after a relatively quiet night, though not out of danger.
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Gretchen Otto
John Kilker
Galena Street
Henry Silk
Walnut Street
Dr. Firestone
Miss Burwell Visits Parents
Miss Frances Burwell from the Standard Opera company visiting her parents Dr. and Mrs E. E. Burwell over Sunday. Miss S Burwell left for Moline to join the company tonight, accompanied by Miss Cynthia Jeager who will stay several days.
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Miss Burwell
Frances Burwell
Standard Opera Company
Martha
EE. Burwell
S Burwell
Moline
Cynthia Jeager
Stranger Beaten at East Freeport Jungles
A stranger arrived at the police station last evening badly wounded after a mixup with several others in the jungles of east Freeport. He had facial and head wounds, asked for warrants against the offenders, could not name them, and was housed for the night to allow officers to investigate.
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East Freeport
Fime
Empire Theater Drops Sunday Hours After Discussion
The Empire theatre remained closed last night amid ongoing debate between the Ministerial Association and city officials. Whether manager Melchoir will keep Sunday closures in the future is still unclear.
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Empire
Empire Theatre
Melchoir
Convict Paquette Recovered by City Officers
A Michigan state penitentiary officer arrived in the city Saturday to escort escaped convict Paquette back to the penitentiary. Paquette surrendered to local officers and will serve the remaining eighteen months of his sentence at the state institution.
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Michigan State Penitentiary
Paquette
Rooney's Boys Concert Company at First Presbyterian Church
The Rooney's Boys Concert Company drew large crowds with a Wednesday evening appearance at the First Presbyterian Church and appears set for further success in town as well as elsewhere.
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Rooney's Boys Concert Company
Rooney’s Boys
Rocky Mountain Tea or Pebbles Tablets Ad
Holister's Rocky Mountain Tea or Tablets offered as a strong safeguard against indigestion biliousness and dyspepsia. An advertisement mentions the product price at 835 cents and credits Joseph Emmett as the marketer.
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Hollister
Rocky Mountain
Joseph Emmett
Upcoming Events List From December 1920
Community notices list several December happenings including Prof. Willett lectures at Masonic and Masonite temples, Germania society dances and card parties, a Roney’s Boys Concert Co. at First Presbyterian, a Blust hall masquerade, a New England supper at First Presbyterian, a farmers institute at the courthouse, and high school alumni dances.
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Dee
Wilett
Masonite Temple
R. T
Lextogrton Hall
Dee. H
Roney's Boys Concert Co
First. Presbyterian Church
Germania Society
Blust Hall
Tappe & Ropps
Willett
Masonic Temple
First Presbyterian Church
Farmers’ Institute
Court House
Masonte Temple
Germanian Society
Dee 4 Red Feather and County Chairman Details
Dee finishes in fourth as Red Feather takes a December 7 honor while Hooligan appears in New York on December 12 with Sweet Clover and Dee listed for December 8 County Chairman events.
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Dee
Red Feather
New York
Profit in Land Brings Amarillo News to Freeporters
R M Anderson of Amarillo reports strong land gains in the Panhandle with investors closing out at up to 800 percent. Wheat kaffir corn and alfalfa drove the rise as government trials show varied crops can thrive. Kaffir corn profits include $5 a ton for stalks and a northern owner earning $27 per acre on 308 acres, covering costs and yielding $21 an acre profit.
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R. M. Anderson
Amarillo
Tex
Panhandle
Texas
Capitol Grant
Wagon Factory Proposal for Galena by A Riefstock
A Riefstock of Arkansas visits Galena to study starting a wagon factory and repair shop. He reviews location and plans to invest about 12000 dollars and is well acquainted with the business.
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Galena Tribune
A. Riefstock
Arkansas
Sunday sets nation’s revival record with 2762 conversions
Evangelist W A Sunday of Chicago closes a remarkable revival in Kewanee Illinois with 2762 total conversions, surpassing Burlington Indiana’s 2400s record. Six aldermen and many city leaders profess religion amid large crowds of about 5000 attendees and 3000 turned away. Authorities plan an extra meeting tomorrow night.
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Kewanee
W. A
Chicago
United States
Burlington
Masons
Knights of Pythias
Woodmen
Elks
Tribunes
Sixth Regiment
La Crosse to Host 1908 Northwestern Saengerfest
La Crosse will host the next saengerfest of the Northwestern saengerbund in June 1908 with Freeport as a member. The decision emerged from a joint committee of the board of trade Frohsian Singing society Retail Merchants' association and the Deutscher verein this week. Committees will begin work immediately after arranging a $15,000 guarantee fund.
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la Crosse
Saengerbund
Freeport
Board of Trade
Frohsian Singing Society
Retail Merchants’ Association
Deutscherverein
Wright lands plastering contract for Davenport hotel
Geo W Wright, a well known contractor, has been awarded the plastering job on a six story Davenport hotel sized 100 by 140 feet. He will start after the holidays with a sizable crew and expects completion by April first. He is finishing the Burlington post office plastering now.
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Geo. W. Wright
Davenport
Wright
Burlington
Thayer to appear in Sweet Clover at Grand Opera House
Freeport residents will see Elmer E. Thayer perform in Sweet Clover at the Grand Opera House on Wednesday evening December 12. His brother Otis B. Thayer previously starred in the same play with success for several seasons.
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Ehner FE. Thayer
Freeport
Elmer E. Thayer
Grand Opera House
Mr. Thayer
Otis B. Thayer
Real Estate Transfer in Freeport Involves Badell and Fink
Sophia A. Badell sells part of lot 9 block 18 in Freeport to Edward Fink for 1025 dollars.
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Sophia A. Badell
Edward Fink
Freeport
Noted Boston Physician Develops Paxtine Antiseptic Wash
A Boston physician in Paxtine introduces Paxtine antiseptic wash as a cure for inflamed mucous membranes and catarrhal conditions including sore eyes throat and nasal and pelvic catarrh. It is praised for cleansing the mouth and sweetening breath with many women saying they would pay ten dollars a box. Dr. Joseph Emmert, druggist, promotes its widespread use in Freeport.
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Boston
Freeport
Joseph Emmert
Gump Ordered to Pay Alimony or Face Jail
Carroll County Circuit Court heard John Gump on a bench warrant for contempt of court over unpaid alimony and child custody. The judge ruled he violated court orders by not paying alimony and by taking the child, giving until next Thursday to pay and return the child or face six months in county jail.
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Carroll County
John Gump
Savanna
John
Gump
Guaranteed refund offer for Mi-o-na stomach tablets
Wm F Jungkunz backs Mi-o-na with a full refund guarantee if the remedy fails to cure indigestion and related ailments. A 60 cent box promises no cost unless health is restored, with testimonials from satisfied customers and a strong warning about digestive issues causing other illnesses. The ad also notes Knox shoes at 3.50 and Sanderson's Gallery Christmas photo specials.
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Wm. F. Jungkunz
W. F. Jungkunt
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