New School Building Contract Dropped by Board
Regular meeting of the Board of Education reports no contract to erect the new school building. Joseph Barnes refuses bid terms, plans returned to architect Julian Barnes, and the project is effectively halted. Miss Dana to attend Western Drawing Teachers’ association in St. Louis. Christmas vacation set for Dec 23 to Jan 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Gen. Atkins
Krohn
Wiles
Committee On
Joseph Barnes
Kankakee
Sammie
Julian Barnes
Chicago
Secret Societies Elect Officers For Ensuing Year
John A. Davis Post G A R annual meeting elected officers for the year: Commander W B Mayer Senior Vice Commander Walter G Ford Junior Vice Commander Israel Salt Burgeon George S Kleckner Quartermaster J Brown Taylor Officer of the Day Jas F Halen Officer of the Guard Sam Scham Judge Advocate S D Atkins Trustees W J Reitzeli A C New Comer R W Burton Delegates to Department Encampment W G Ford John Yordy A Roberts W F Figely Freeport Lodge No 60 I C M A elected officers for the year: Past President J F Kramer President Dawson Vice President James Reifsnyder Recording Secretary H G Kremer Financial Secretary Phil Knecht Treasurer M A Van Reed Chaplain J A Botdorf Conductor John W Bookman Inside Guard Carl Herbig Outside Guard Ed Little Trustees F Peloquin O J Dittmar John Franz Grand Lodge Representative M A Van Reed Alternate C J Dittmar Medical Examiner Dr J F Fair
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Davis
W. B. Mayer
Walter G. Ford
Israel Salt
Geo
Kleckner
J. Brown Taylor
Jas. F. Halen
Sam Schammessy
S. D. Atkins
W. J. Reitzeli
A. C. Newcomer
R. W. Burton
W. G. Ford
John Yordy
A. Roberts
W. F. Figely
Freeport Lodge I
Freeport Lodge
Ed Little
F. Peloquin
O. J. Dittmar
John Franz
Grand Lodge
M. A. van Reed
C. J. Dittmar
J. F. Fair
The Devil and the Turk in His Own Country Lecture
J R Reitzell spoke at the YMCA on The Devil and the Turk in His Own Country. Rev Burtner introduced him as the audience listened to a discussion contrasting the Devil and the Turk, noting Mohammedan devotion and beliefs and ending with a critical view of their zeal and seeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Devil
J. R. Reitzell
Burtner
U. B. Church
Plaisance
Win Burke
Gladstone
Mohammed
Enduring Hope Amid Turmoil Rumors in The Far East
The passage expresses a view that global powers send aid and knowledge to a Mohammedan country to end oppression and massacre. It frames ancient enemies as the Turk and devil fading from history as reforms take hold.
Sabbath Services Across Freeport Churches
Freeport churches hold diverse Sunday services led by pastors such as Rev. F W Keator at Grace Episcopal and Rev. W B Billing at Salem Evangelical. Morning and evening sermons cover topics from prayer to biblical figures, with Sunday schools, youth groups, and special revival meetings through the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Purpite
Christian Science Services
Fry
Grace Episcopal
F. W. Keator
Holy Communion
Kermon
M. Memorial Lutheran
Dysinger
C. E
Oak St
T. Alberding
First Presbyterian
C. EE. Dunn
Paul
Henry Cullen
Cedarville
Salem Evangelical
W. B. Billing
Trinity
F. Entorf
Abraham
Institute at McConnell Delivers Busy Teachers Session
The McConnell teachers institute held on Saturday November 28 opened with the chairman at ten. The McConnell sextette sang well and Miss Barbara Cole recited. O W Wolfe led vertical writing discussion with Miss Steckle and others. The group formed a committee to collect vertical and slanting penmanship samples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teachers’ Institute
McConnell
Barbara Cole
O. W. Wolfe
Steckle
Miss Wohlford
Wolfe
Jas. B. Klontz
Mr. Foss
Ritzman
Messrs
Rush
Schaeffer
Burton
Althea
Miss Browning
Mr. Rush
Chas
Confer
Earle Shippey
Foss
Community notices and upcoming events in Freeport area
Local brief items report Monday council meeting and sheriff on duty. Social visits include Mrs Howland and Miss Rising visiting Freeport. Weather dampens skating. bank president Rising to visit. Amity society thanks merchants and Germania members for entertainment support. Y M C A secretary Sawyer to lead Salvation Army hall meeting. Freeport party plans Florida winter trip December 15. Mike Redlinger debuts micrometer calipers in stainless steel and aluminum. Second Presbyterian church program listed for December 8 with Christian Endeavor. Beethoven concert by Freeport Saengerbund December 15 at Germania opera house features Tamm ensemble and guest musicians. A full program and seat sale announced next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Howland
Milwaukee
Freeport Friends
Kate Rising
Lena
Freeport
Rising
Bank of Ainsworth
Ainsworth
Neb
Amity Society
Germania Society
H. L. Sawyer
Salvation Army Hall
J. R. Leigh
W. L. Beebe
Mr. Kruse
Wm. Atkinson
Thompson Cockerell
Florida
Mike Redlinger
Redlinger
Chicago Street
Second Presbyterian Church
Christian Endeavor Society
Ned Scott
C. E. Quarteete
Prof. O
Schelling
Alfreda Voight
Vida Graham
Tamm
Germania Opera House
Prof. Tamm
Hattie B. Kerlin
Julia Molter
Mattie Smith
Ada Flachtemeier
O. L. Schulte
A. C. Kennedy
W. H. Wagner
Oscar Wagner
Czar’s Paris Charity Letters Sell for 100000 Francs
The czar’s 100000 francs given to aid the poor of Paris was turned over to the public assistance and a Russian ambassador’s 850 alms requests from France Algeria Switzerland and Siberia were reviewed. The money was divided among registered Parisians at 3 francs each and the worthy letter writers will be helped by normal aid funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
M. de Mohrenheim
France
Algeria
Switzerland
Siberia
Faure
Funde
Bead Still Unburied From Ancient South American War
A traveler reports Tarapacá battlefield remnants from the Chile Peru conflict with 4 000 dead and nearly 1 000 unburied horses. The dry desert soil and nitrate have preserved the corpses in ghastly confusion with broken weapons on the plateau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chile
Peru
South America
Tarapacs
Tarapaca
Auction and piano teacher listed at local studios
Goods sold at fixed price during auction at Cross jewelry store 98S Galena Ave. Harriet M. Burbank is a piano teacher operating from Studio 149 West Street. The fragmentary text indicates two separate listings for a jewelry shop auction and a piano studio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cross Jewelry
Galena Ave
Harriet M. Burbank
West Street
Orosa
Paine's Celery Compound Urged By Dartmouth Doctor
Prof Edwards Phelps of Dartmouth College first prescribed Paine's celery compound, touted as a cure for dyspepsia biliousness liver complaint neuraglia rheumatism nervous disorders and kidney troubles. It is presented as the most remarkable remedy from scientific research.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paine
Edwards. Phelps
Dartmouth College
Understanding Sugar Tree Sap and Spring Flow
The article explains sap originates in the tree as starch stored in sap wood under the bark. Warmth in spring converts starch to sugar and drives sap flow to buds. Tapping releases sap. roots or soil do not drive flow, and cold storage can preserve trees for long shipments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
New York Times
Woman presses for morgue identity in odd encounter
A sharp woman with a freckled nose questions a police sergeant at the station about a body at the morgue. She fears the corpse may be her husband but leaves convinced the victim died suddenly, while the sergeant notes the man was the opposite of her description.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mia
Goodby
Washington Star
The Discovery Saved His Life
Dr. G Gaillouette a Bea vetaville druggist credits Dr King s New Discovery with saving his life from la grippe after other physicians failed. He began using the remedy and quickly improved after three bottles, calling it worth its weight in gold and essential to his store and home. Free trials are offered at Emmert Burrell s drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Gaillouette
Beavetaville
Dr. King
la Grippe
Emmert & Burrell
PF Cox & Co Advertises Low Prices on Fabrics and Apparel
The store offers blankets and comforters at low prices and lists numerous items including ladies fascinators in several colors for 25c and up, loggias belts, black knit mittens, Mocha mittens, veiling fabrics, night robes, fleece lined underwear and vests, children and men's garments, hosiery, kids cloaks and bonnets, infant wear, linens, yarns, and accessories, all advertised as pocketbook friendly.
Grand Special Sale promises record groceries Saturday
A 2 pound self rising buckwheat pack for 4¢ and a 10¢ pancake flour pack headline a December 5 sale. Extra clerks, early opening, and home delivery promise quick service. Canned goods include California peaches and apricots, blood red salmon, and pineapple at deep discounts with open displays. Carnations, mackeral, and John Kranz Candy feature in a bustling market trading on low prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Fc A
Freeport Corn
Durkee
Baltimore
John Kranz
Also Mentioned on This Page
Second Presbyterian
James D. McCaughtry
United Brethren Church
E. O. Burtner
People’s Church
Brahmacharin Bodhabhikshu
K. of G. Hall
Wm. C. Spencer
Spirit of God
M. E
J. F. Hartke
Epworth League
Institute
Orpha Palmer
M’connell
Sheriff Clingman
Davis
the Czar
Paine’s
Sugar Tree
Gall
United States
Stephenson
Stephenson St
M. Walton
Butterick Pattern
G. A. Huenkemeter
Shepp
Japan
Arbuckle
Marshall
A. Huenkemeier
H. Lyman
Galloway & Lyman’s
COX & CO
YE Cox
Stepheenson Street
Freeport, Illinois
Z. T. Turner
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