Death claims Mrs. Addie Breen at German Valley church
Mrs. Addie Breen wife of the Methodist Episcopal pastor at German Valley died suddenly this morning from heart trouble. The coroner held an inquest with Dr M M Baumgartner, finding death due to heart failure. She was about 52, survived by husband Rev. Mr. Breen and three children, two adopted. native of New York state, married eighteen years ago.
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Addie Breen
Cgerman Valley
M. M. Baumgartner
William Stewart
Breen
German Valley
Chicago
Kent
Gas Mains Laying Begins On Taylor Avenue
Work on the new gas company's mains starts on Taylor avenue near the east city limits. Frost delays excavating, with at least a thousand feet of pipe to be laid before weather worsens. First 130 feet of two inch line will widen toward the center. larger sizes available if needed. Gregory has 800 feet ready, more expected. Monday hires to increase. poles to be delivered.
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Taylor Avenue
East City Limits
Charles Franz
Gregory
Dr. Jay Cochran Cripple Risk After Leg Surgery
Dr. Jay Cochran son of the late Senator James Cochran, long active in Denver dentistry, lies in a Chicago hospital after an operation on a leg broken months ago. A Wyoming ranch fall caused the fracture, and a prior attempt to knit the bone failed, risking lifelong disability.
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Jay Cochran
James Cochran
Denver
Chicago
Cochran
Wyoming
Elk Party Brings Large Elm Circle Members and Guests
Freeport lodge of Elks held a social and card party attended by many members and ladies. Gibler's orchestra provided music for dancing. Card prizes went to Mrs GC W Harden, Mrs H D Bentley, Eugene Hoile, and Alfred Frueh. The event featured firm advertisement decorations and samples from wholesale houses. Coca cola was served in place of frappe. Ladies acted as hostesses serving cocoa and malted milk.
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Freeport Lodge of Elks
Gibler
GC. W. Harden
H. D. Bentley
Eugene Hoile
Alfred Frueh
Mrs Simmons Surprised by Ladies at Home
Last evening a dozen lady friends surprised Mrs Claude Simmons in an unexpected but cheerful visit. She hosted a royal gathering with games, vocal and instrumental music, followed by a choice luncheon.
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Claude Simmons
Woman's Relief Corps Card Party at G A R Hall
Social Notes reports a card party hosted by the Woman's Relief Corps at the G A R hall tonight with public invitation extended for community participation.
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The
Woman's Relief Corps
G. A. R. Hall
Young Lad Fined for Coal Theft at Illinois Central
A seventeen year old worker at the Illinois Central round house faced Magistrate Bentley on a coal theft charge. The accusation was reduced to disorderly conduct, resulting in a $1 fine plus costs paid. Reportedly several youths have been stealing coal from cars and may face harsher penalties if the activity continues.
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Illinois Central Round House
Bentley
Ada Fisher of Polo Dies at St Francis Hospital
Miss Ada Fisher of Polo died shortly before noon at St Francis hospital. Paralysis listed as the cause after she had been at the hospital since last October. She was fifty seven. A sister of S Fisher the painter of this city. Remains to be taken to Polo for burial tomorrow morning.
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Ada Fisher
Polo
St. Francis Hospital
S. Fisher
Baptist Pastor Accepts Post in This City
Rev William H Beynon of Cleveland Ohio has accepted the call to be pastor of the First Baptist church here. A letter notifying the Freeport church was received today. Beynon expects to arrive about the first of the year.
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William H. Beynon
Cleveland, O
First Baptist Church
Freeport
Neighbors Fight Fire on Pleasant Street
A lively blaze started in a small house near Locust and Pleasant Street. Neighbors rushed to smother the flames and saved the dwelling without aid from the fire department.
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Pleasant Street
Locust
Market Report: Closing Quotations On Grains Cattle and Hogs
Associated Press reports closing board of trade quotations for May wheat May corn and oats plus January pork ribs lard and for Union stockyards market with cattle hogs sheep and feeder prices. Market activity shows mixed to weak tones across commodities and livestock groups in Chicago structures.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Board of Trade
Union Stock Yards
Chicago Board of Trades
Dickinson & Co
Od. Anderson
Ba Hey
Wes Diay
Public Speaker Interrupted by Cough Remedy Pitches
A public address was interrupted by coughing as a speaker touts Foley's Honey and Tar as a cure for coughs colds pneumonia and consumption. The ad claims the genuine product has no opiates and comes in a yellow package, listing H. J. Moogk and Win. F. Sungkunz as contacts.
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Foley
H. J. Moogk
Win. F. Sungkunz
Nellie rember's illness shows no change yet
Report states Miss Nellie rember remains at about the same condition with no worsening, but the critical period is expected to unfold over several days.
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Nellie ‘'Rember
Bank Balance Sheet Fragment Shows Reserves and Deposits
The snippet lists reserves and assets including U S Bonds and legal tender notes, cash on hand 185,019.23, and 10,036.77 in other items. It shows capital stock 150,000, surplus 80,000, undivided profits, and deposits subject to check and time certificates. Entries reflect monetary holdings and liabilities of a bank.
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U.S
Hbcdis
U. S
Liagilelies Capital
du- Dposil Cedt
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Etty
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Portland
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Clifton Hotel
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the Cable Co. Pianos
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Floyd Bernard Equilibrist
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Wm. Neese
CLUB
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Wooltex
Today’s Market Report
Win Walton Neph
the Daily Journal
C.W. Herden
First National Bank
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First National Bank of Freeport
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H. A. Rotzler
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M. L. Janssen
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Brown & Dollmeyer
New Home
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