City Hall Talks Highlight Last Night's Council Meeting
Aldermen debated the Yordy & Sons damaged route case and approved referment to the Streets committee. Reports showed 669 loads weighed, 19 interments, five fire alarms, and good overall health with one diphtheria case. The council set city hall costs under 60 000 dollars and awarded frescoing bid to W G Andrews after concerns with billing and guarantees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knecht
Burwell
Graham
Theo
Janssen
Freeport
W. G. Andrews
Clinton
Iowa
Andrews
Aldermen Pass Bonded Bill on Asphalt Work in City
Ald. Snyder moved to table the bill until the asphalt work met standards and an indemnifying bond was presented. Burns proposed an order for payment upon a satisfactory bond but the amendment failed. Snyder’s motion carried with a split vote. Also, Library Director Mitch ell appointed to replace Keator. licenses granted to Rush and Herbig for saloons on Stephenson and Galena streets before adjournment.
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Ald
White
Rockford Edison Company
City Hall
Chicago Asphalt Company
Cramer
Asphalt Company
Ald. Flachtemeier
Ald. Snyder
Ald. Burns
Burns
McGovern
Ald Snyder
Snyder
Flachtemeier
Dana
Rosebrugh
Boucher
F. M. Rush
Stephenson Street
Albert Herbig
Galena Street
Milk White Flag Tonight at the Grand Opera House
A Milk White Flag premieres at the Grand Opera House tonight, touted as one of the season’s best attractions with new scenery and costumes, a strengthened cast, and enhanced stage pageantry. The Ransome Guards military band remains a highlight, with an expanded chorus and stylish production. Scalchi operatic company representatives also visited to book a date.
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Grand Opera House
Mr. Hoyt
Ransome Guards Military Band
Scalchi Operatic Company
Grand
Resolutions on Death of David H. Lamberton G A R Comrade
The John A. Davis post 98 G A R records lament the death of comrade David H. Lamberton a defender of his country and member of the post. They extend sympathy to his widow and request copies of the resolutions be given to her and filed in post records.
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David H. Lamberton
John A. Davis
F.C, Herp
Tuaver
Locke
Bertsch Sells Out
Bertsch formerly of this city has sold his share in the Ogle County Reporter to partner Frank J. Schaetzle. Schaetzle will run the paper alone this week. The Reporter, one of the state’s oldest papers, is valuable property. Bertsch will reside in Oregon for the present and has not yet decided his future plans.
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Ek, Clark
Bertsch
Ogle County Reporter
Oregon
Frank J. Schaetzle
Real estate transfers reported in Freeport Illinois
The column lists transfers including Homer Niles to D A Niles for 80 acres in Ridott at 6000 dollars, M A Bowker to Geo Sawyer for 13 acres in Waddams, Harry Sadler to Virgil Bushong lot 1 block 3 in Waddams Grove, Jacob Offenhiser to W C Carter for 1/2 acre in Jefferson, William Welling to Henry Welling for 10 acres in Rock Grove, and August Brinkmeier to August Buchanan for 20 acres in Jefferson. Conveyancers Taytos and Faix filed the notices.
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Freeport
Ill
Homer Niles
D. A. Niles
Ridott
M. A. Bowker
Geo. Sawyer
Waddams
Harry Sadler
Virgil Bushong
Waddams Grove
Jacob Offenhiser
W. C. Carter
Jefferson
Wm. Welling
Henry Welling
Rock Grove
August Brinkmeier
August Buchanan
Taytos & Faicx
Illinois Central to Change Time Card and Mail Runs
Rail men expect a new Illinois Central time card soon with major changes to mail trains. The 11 30 p m Chicago departure will wait till 3 a m, reach Freeport at 6 30. will carry Chicago papers to Rockford, Freeport, Dubuque, and Sioux City. The Dinkey mail from Mendota to Dubuque via Centralia will end. Wisconsin Chicago game tickets from Freeport announced at one-fare $1 85 good home until Monday. return by 5 p m Saturday. St Paul train delayed at Beloit, no injuries. Former Mayor Bergman returns from Chicago after settlement over his son's death. Engineer Daws returns home for family illness.
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Illinois Central
Chicago
Freeport
Rockford
Dubuque
Sioux City
Mendota
Centralia
Madison
Wisconsin
University—The
A. Bergman
The
Rock City
Ira Allen
Alice
Ricott
J. W. Allen
Beloit College
D. F. Graham
Sadie Carnefix
Belle Carnefix
George Foster
George Hoffmeister
Rock Grove
Youngblut
Lawrence
Ollie Ermey
Orangeville
Mis
Mary Barber
Harry
Haughey
Alice Schoch
OC. H. Snyder
Davis
Fred Tielke
Frank R. Foster
Jesse Raymer
M. BE
Frank
Ed Webb
Effier Vaunhorne
M. E. Church
Society notes show prize winners at Kropf party and socials
An overnight club party at Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kropf awarded head prizes to Mr. and Mrs. Wm Ulrich and second prizes to Mr. and Mrs. Peter Balser. Foot prizes went to Wm Koehler and Mrs Hill. Miss Katie Nehus hosted about thirty friends on Wyandotte street with cards and games and refreshments. Steve Steffen received a surprise chair for his 45th birthday from about forty friends. An advertisement for Rocky Mountain Tea claims it cures constipation, by Emmert & Burrell.
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Charles Kropf
Wm. Ulrich
Peter Balser
Wm. Koehler
Hill
Katie Nehus
Wyandotte Street
Attorneys Argue Demurer in Wm Clement Case
The court hears a demurer in the Wm Clement versus J Ns Black et al case as attorneys Stoskopf and Crain argue. The grand jury remains in session likely to finish by Wednesday with indictments returned against John Beverly for burglary and Bert Cole for stealing $60 from Jacob Kraft of Harlem. Hugh Crawford, linked to procuring liquor for a man on the black list, had a county court disposal with 30 days in jail. A local ad ends with a health tonic pitch.
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Stoskopf and Crain
Wm. Clement
J. Ns. Black
John Beverly
Bert Cole
Jacob Kraft
Harlem
Hugh Crawford
Dixon combats mild smallpox outbreak with calm resolve
Doctors and citizens in Dixon act quickly to stamp out a mild smallpox outbreak. About 400 cases have occurred in recent months with no fatalities and no visible marks on patients. No panic exists. Nearby towns Sterling and Polo report a few mild cases.
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Dixon
Sterling
Polo
Blood Bitters Promoted in Local Dry Goods Shop
Purporting to improve health and complexion, the ad claims clean blood is produced by Bur-Fuck Blood Bitters sold at Emmert & Burrell. The note notes 305 as the store location and targets women seeking a clear complexion.
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Telephone
G. A. Rogers
Emmert & Burrell
Open Letter Retiring From Piano Organ Business at Wholesale Costs
C R Ferry announces retirement due to ill health and assigns stock to W B Brinkerhoff. A ten day sale at No 68 Stepherson Street Freeport Ills offers pianos and organs at about half price with options to pay monthly. Highlights include new pianos from 157 dollars and organs from 32 dollars.
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W. B. Brinkerhoff
OC. R. Ferry
Ferry
Stepherson Street
Freeport
Ills
W. B. Brinkerworr
Weather Forecast for Chicago Next Twenty Four Hours
Weather outlook for the city of Chicago through the next twenty four hours calls for fair tonight and Wednesday with threats of unsettled conditions in the northern portions tonight and a warmer trend overall across the area.
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Cutcago
Illinois
North
Markets Report from Curcaco and Chicago Clerks
Closing quotations in Curcaco show May wheat at 6 9 4 4, pork futures at 9.65, lard 5.30 and ribs 5.15. Union stock yards quotes list cattle 5 000 head steady with beef and stocker ranges, hogs 32 000 steady with varying weights, sheep 165 000 steady to slightly lower. Kansas City and Minneapolis receipts noted. Local Rock City items include Thanksgiving visits, Hall dedication, new wind mill, and upcoming M E Sunday school Christmas program.
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Dee
Board of Trade
Union
W. Killen
Fry’s Block
Northwestern
Minneapolis
Duluth
NEW York Stock Market
Freeport
C. W. Killen
Crowds Gather as Revival Attracts Citywide Attention
Large churchgoers fill First Presbyterian as evangelist draws focus to religion. Sermons persuade over sentiment, urging salvation as sensible. Men confess Christ in inquiry rooms. noon prayers at Y M C A attract merchants, clerks, and workers. Tomorrow features 100 cottage meetings and a day of prayer.
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First Presbyterian
Mahood
Keagle
Ostrom
Moen
M.C
M.C. A
Embury
Fire damages Mix block in Oregon. losses reach $3000
A Sunday morning blaze damaged the Mix block in Oregon with an estimated loss of $3000. No injuries reported as firefighters contained the fire and secured the scene.
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Oregon
Norway Pine Syrup Promises Long Life Energy
An advertisement by Emmert & Burrell touts Dr Wood's Norway Pine Syrup as a remedy for neglected colds and a path to vigorous, happy old age for both men and women.
Old Temperance Hall for Rent Ad
Old Temperance Hall for Rent five dollars per evening including pain. Enquire of A L Schramling on telephone 340. ow Adlw.
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Old Temperance Hall
A. L. Schramling
Town Board Meeting to Audit Bills
Town board will meet Tuesday evening December 5 to audit bills. Citizens with claims against the town should submit them at the office of the town clerk.
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Tuenday
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Cil
Baumgarten
Yordy & Sons
Walnut
Jackson
Ald. White
Committee On Health
Ald. McGovern
Committee On
Adams, Garrell and Williams
Clark Ave
Treasury
Wm. T. Mitchell
Freeport Library Board
F. W. Keator
the Central
Garry
St. Paul
Beloit
Central
Daws
Geo. H. Daws
Omaha
Miss Nehus
Steve Steffen
Freeport and Vicinity
C. R. Ferry
Apie
N. K. Fairbank Company
St.Louis
New York
Boston
Dean
Emmett & Burrell
Brooklyn
C. R
Ghee
Ohio
Tobacco
Seteeweune
Dha Federal Steel
Andy Boa Federal Steal Pra Curt
Manhattan
Avevven
N.yaayegnererseos Beeare
N! Pacific
Faeaee Ins
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VT. T. Am
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IEE Pacific
Nortons West
Souths
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Ostrom and
Hillis
Evangelists
M. V
B. Elson
Stephenson
C. A. McNamara & Co.’s
C. A. McNamara & Coq
Stephenson St
Kuehner Bros. Cor
Galena Ave
Galena St. Ibtd
Adama
Carroll
Williams
Exchange Street
N. Galena Avenue
Clark Avenue
M. Bacwaarren
Spesial
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