Paige Too Late to Classify Coal and Dry Goods List
An OCR fragment lists several businesses including Co-Coal and Wood, Dry Goods by Duer & Foll, Jewelry by Ed Bengston, Furniture by Win Koenig, and Henney Buggy Co with various illegible numbers. The text shows misreads and partial company names with no coherent narrative or dates.
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Paige
H. A. Tiilimer Co
Duer & Foll—Dry Goods
Bengston—Jewelry
Koenig—Furniture
Henney Buggy Co
Tataete
Personal Record Highlights Social Visits in Freeport
A list of residents and visitors visiting Freeport or in nearby towns, including Al Eisenhauer in Dixon and Fred Mayer visiting Chicago, with many callers and transients from Winslow Dixon Janesville and Milwaukee. The notes mention travel to Clinton Mattoon and Garfield, and details of weddings and honeymoons among local families.
Morley Wins Brunswick Pool Tournament By Wide Margin
Morley won the Brunswick pool tournament with a comfortable margin, finishing 126 to 74 over Warper. Warper played a good game but was clearly outclassed by Morley in the final.
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Brunswick
Morley
Warper
Badly Mixed Up Health Tale from Winterton
Abraham Brown recalls doctors misdiagnosing his ailment as heart disease kidney trouble blood poison and stomach liver trouble. His wife advised Electric Bitters which restored his health. One bottle proved more effective than five doctors. Guarantied cure blood poison weakness stomach and kidney complaints by Joseph Emmert druggist. 50c
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Abraham Brown
Winterton
Joseph Emmert
Cherry Camp Elects Edward Wagner Consul at Wednesday Election
Cherry camp No. 64 Modern Woodmen of America held its annual election Wednesday evening. Edward Wagner was elected venerable consul succeeding William Dunlap. John DeJongh was reappointed clerk after a dozen years, amid a largely attended meeting and plans for January installation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Modern Woodmen of America
Edward Wagner
William Dunlap
Cherry
Freeport
George Shafer
John DeJongh
Banxer
George Oblander
William Ahlgren
C. R. Dresser
T. Lerch
Joseph Marks
W. E. Gerberick
A. H. Wieman
J. F. Fair
F. A. Dietrich
J. A. Poling
H. E. Morrison
B. A. Arnold
Freeport lodge elects officers for Mystic Workers of the World
Freeport lodge No. 61 elected officers Wednesday night Prefect Henry W. Meyer Monitor Nellie Altenbern Secretary Chas W Peight Barker Dr E H Place Marshal Elva E Moore Warden George Lorenz Sentinel Wm Jackson Supervisor three years Mrs M KE Tenney Physicians B A Arnold E E Burwell M M Baumgarten
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Freeport Lodge No
Mystic Workers of the World
Henry W. Meyer
Nellie Altenbern
Chas. W. Peight
Barker
E. H. Place
Elva E. Moore
George Lorenz
Wm. Jackson
Freeport lodge officers elected for IAM local
Freeport lodge No. 243 of the International Association of Machinists has elected officers including President J. E. Cox Vice President W F E Barnard Recording Secretary C L Pr trate Financial Secretary Geo W Dippell Treasurer H S Burkhart Conductor E J Spangburg Sentinel F J Schumacher Jr Trustees R H Mensenkamp August Roemer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport Lodge No
International Association of Machinists
J. E. Cox
W. F E. Barnard
C. L. Poltrate
Geo. W. Dippell
H.S. Burkhart
E. J. Spangburg
Sentinel
F. J. Schumacher Jr
R. H. Mensenkamp
August Roemer
Royal groups hold early officer elections tonight
The Most Excellent Order of An cient Chaldeans and Preeport Tribunal No 99 will elect officers this Friday night. The Hinma Kling auxiliary S A W V will elect officers Friday night. The annual election of officers of the Royal League will take place in the kX of PL hall over the State bank tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order
Ancient
Chaldeans and
Tribunal No. 99
Hinma Kling Auxiliary
Royal League
PL Hall
State Bank
Freeport Instructor Sues Railroad For Damages
Prof D R McGrew physiology and Roman history instructor at Freeport High School sues Chisago Milwaukee Electric Railroad in Lake county circuit court at Waukegan Illinois for 15000 damages from injuries in a car wreck near Wilmette Illinois last year. He attends this week's sessions.
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D. R. McGrew
Freeport High School
Chisago & Milwaukee Electric Railroad Company
Lake County
Waukegan
Flo
Wilnette
Ill
Father William's Indian Tablets Tonic Promises Strength
Advertises Father William's Indian Tablets as a popular remedy for women and delicate health issues. Claims to quiet nerves, restore flesh, impart strength and elasticity, brighten eyes, clear complexion, and overall wellness. Tea or tablets priced 20 cents, sold by C. P. Guenther & Co. druggists.
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Father William
C. P. Guenther & Co
Display of painted and illuminated cards in Oak Place
Mrs. R. B. Wilson announces a brush and needlework display at Mrs. H. J. Porter residence 106 Oak Place. The event occurs Thursday December 12 with viewing from 2 to 6 p m and 7 to 10 p m.
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R. B. Wilson
H. J. Porter
Oak Place
Grand Jury Busy as Indictments Loom Over Lena
The grand jury nears a new slate of indictments with few witnesses called by noon. In circuit court only one case appeared, a divorce granting Amelia Panake a decree and child custody. Trial list includes multiple trespass and property actions, plus divorces and a quiet title suit among others in Freeport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amelia Panake
F. Panske
Lena
Alive Rumor Refuted Tobe Taylor of Dennison
A rumor claimed Tobe Taylor of Freeport was killed in an Seattle explosion. Taylor writes his sister that he is alive in Dennison Texas for three years, employed by the M E and T railroad, and denial of the death report.
New Clerk at Bangston Jewelry Store
Miss Cora Flachtemeier becomes a clerk at Bangston jewelry store. The Bryan banquet reception committee will meet at the Democratic club rooms at 7:80 this evening. Minstering Ten of King's Daughters cleared 100 at the bazaar closing yesterday at Settlement home. Delia Wadsworth, mother of Mrs Richard Yates, wife of the ex governor, died at her Jacksonville home aged 79. Rev C G Anangst will preach at El I Matter store on Oak street this evening at 7:50. All are welcome. Excelsior Lodge will hold a special meeting to confer the M M degree. Visiting brethren welcomed. St Agnes guild Christmas counter opens Dec 18 at Read's store with many articles for Christmas presents.
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A. Cop
Carroll, Ta
E. M. Merck
Washington Street
Florence Merck
Freeport
Bryan
Democratic Club
King’s Daughters
Delia Wadsworth
Richard Yates
Jacksonville
C. G. Anangst
Freeport District
el. I. Matter
Oak Street
Excelsior Lodge
A. F
A. M
St. Agnes Guild
Stab BF. A
Hall's Catarrh Cure Claims Cure and $100 Reward
An advertisement asserts Hall's Catarrh Cure fully cures catarrh by restoring constitutional strength. It offers $100 for any case it fails to cure, invites testimonials, and lists Toledo Ohio as the publisher with sales through druggists. The copy also promotes Hall's Family Pills for consumption.
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Seteaiee
Iflall
Toledo
Fined for Stealing Lumber by John Blonk
John Blonk was brought before Magistrate Bentley on a lumber theft charge from the Plinois Central, fined ten dollars and costs, which he paid. A relatively new arrivals to the country and long employed as a railroad car inspector, he showed extenuating circumstances and received leniency for a first offense.
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John Blonk
Bentley
Plinois Central
Danger in Asking Advice Caution on cough remedies
An old-time warning advises against seeking unsolicited remedies for coughs or colds due to dangers from unknown preparations. It promotes Kolevw's Honey and Tar as a cure for coughs fevers and pneumonia prevention in a yellow package, though the brand name appears garbled.
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Kolevw
Ho . Moogk
Wie
Jungkunz
Town Board Meeting for Audit of Town Bills
The town board holds a regular meeting Monday evening December 9 at 7:30 a.m. to audit bills. Citizens with claims against the town should present them at the Rio office, Ak. Rice Building, 2nd floor, 12-3rd.
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Ano
Ornce
Erate EE Ey Town
Ci ‘Ak
Rice Building
Council Demands More Fire Escapes in Freeport
City council warned downtown owners of three story and taller buildings in Freeport to install proper fire escapes, citing lives at risk from inadequate exits. The session also reviewed a street improvement contract for William Ascher, weighing $10,000 cash and $3,000 in bonds against total costs of $13,000, with delays due to cold weather and ongoing inspections. The aldermen urged completion, inspected warrants, and advanced related street work and sewer projects, noting contractor performance and municipal responsibilities.
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Freeport
William Ascher
Alderman Younglove
Ascher
Board of Local Improvements
Fifth Avenue
Younglove
Graham
Dittmar
Walnut Street
Stearns Street
Fis
Aschey
Elis
Harden
Aldernan Cgibler
Clark and
Orth Galena Avenues
Ite
Younglave
Homer Street
Praise for Initiation at Freeport Knights Templar
Freeport Commandery No. 7 conferred Red Cross and Temple degrees with 35 Crusader Commandery No. 17 members visiting from Rockford. A special interurban car ferried the Rockford knights to Masonic Camp for a joint supper, with Laula H. Burrell welcoming and Bruce H. Garrett replying. The Rockford contingent arrived late for the Red Cross ceremony but praised the Freeport exemplification.
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Freeport
Knights Templar
Red Cross
Temple
Crusader
Rockford
Crusader Commandery
Lena High School Supper and Bazaar Decides Charity
Lena reports a senior class supper and bazaar at the opera house on Saturday December 7 to raise funds. Miss Mildred Hinds leaves for Nebraska with stops in Aurora and David City. Local social events include the Eminent Ladies Old Time gathering with prizes awarded to Mrs. T A Saul and Mrs. Meda Schermerhorn. Various residents undertake trips to Chicago, North Platte, Morrill, Sabetha, and Freeport, while Irene Shearer remains ill.
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Lena
John McEathron
Kreeport
Lena High School
Opera House
Mildred Hinds
Nebraska
Aurora
David City
T. A. Saul
Meda Schermerhorn
Beastie Sisson
McConnell
Kate Albee
North Platte
Neb
Morrill
Sabetha
Kan
Anna Meier
Freeport
Irene Shearer
Anna Liphart
A Dangerous Deadlock Ends with Pills Claim
An old advertisement warns that liver and bowel stoppage can be fatal if untreated. It promotes Dr King's New Life Pills as a quick remedy with a money-back guarantee and claims at Joseph Emmert's drug store price 25 cents.
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Dr. King
Joseph Emmert
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the Daily Journal
Freeport É Journal
International Typographical Uion
Excelsior
Evergreen Lodge
B.A. M
Freeport Council
Freeport Commandery No
R. T
al Eisenhauer
Dixon
Fred Mayer
Chicago
William Watson
Nellie Hanley
John Barr
Winslow
Charles Schraum
Ed Harnish
Polo
Ed Snow
D. G. Riley
Burlington
I. Coffman
German Valley
Roy Sutton
Minoak
W.A. Eells
Frank Hines
O. E. Heard
Mattoon
William Kennedy
Juna Shoesmith
Co. D. Crawford
Kittie Hines
J.S. Keary
Janesville
Theodore M. Glaessner
Milwaukee
A. D. Chatelle
Harry 0. Olson
Gertie Dennison
Clinton
Nelson Sweeley
Misa Belle
Amanda Frankeberger
Jennie Thoren
Rock Grove
Bradey
W. Barber
Walter
Fred Fosha
Baileyville
Caroline Ballruff
W. I. Wagner
Frank Ocker
W.T. Allen
Atkinson, Neb
Thos. Rockey
A. Lauselh
Silver Creek
Garfield, Wash
Willian Boehner
Jacob Boehner
Lena Boehner
Cherry Camp
E. Wagner
Lodge OF Modern Woodmen
John Deiongh
Long Service
S. Cox
The
Machinists
Venerable Council Cherry Camp
D. R. M’grew
Grand Jury
H. W. Coffman
HH. Janssen
W. A. Merrifield
Stover Mfg. Co
W. M. Watson
Charles Bentley
John Crotzer
Freeport Railway Light and Power Co
John Bordner
W. H
F. Smith
William Rodemeier
Leah Moist
Hill
the People
V. A. McGilvary
Tobe” Taylor
Cora Flachtemeier
Bangston Jewelry Store
Council
Messrs
Gibler
Brokhausen
Prall
Bauscher
Lonergan
Tanke & Sons
WM. Koenig
Peninsular
Stephenson St
M. M. Dyer
Majestic Theatre
Bryan Day
Galena St
Geo Ennenga
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