Local club notices and society meetings listed for week
Local notices describe Freeport Gun Club shoot tomorrow afternoon and several society gatherings tonight and Friday. Meetings include Knights and Ladies of Security Embury M E Sunday School election and W R C sewing school at G A R hall with refreshments. Also church activities, bazaars at Settlement Home, and a license for Forreston Mutual Telephone Company. Dorothy Marshall funeral noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport Gun Club
Knights and Ladies of Security
Mabel Ryan
Brown & Dollifeyetookatore
Florence
Douglas Avenue
W. R. C. Sewing School
G. A. R. Hall
C.G. Anangst
Stockton
Tll
W. A. Marshall
Dorothy
Stephenson Street
United Workers of the Second Presbyterian Church
Thoren
Japan
Ladies’ Aid Society of
St. John’s Church
Secretary of State
Forreston Mutualelephone Company
Forreston
Capital
Henry Zumball
Henry Radner
Joseph Duetzman
County Court Records for Multiple Estates in 1905
Reported actions show probate filings and estate settlements across numerous cases including estates of Henry Newberger Jacob Latchow Theodore Bassler Gottlieb Iserman Catherine Callon Conrad Kortner Charles Guenther Mary F Rising Henrietta Bolender Thomas Shoesmith James Hetherton Daniel J Rockey and others. Court orders approve reports inventories receipts apportionments and hearings set for December 1905 to January 1906 with guardianship conservatorship actions and private sales of personal property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Newberger
Jacob Latchow
D. M. Swartz
Rien Et al
Theodore Bassler
Gottlieb Iserman
Catherine Callon
Conrad Kortner
Charles Guenther
Stephenson
Galena
Mary F. Rising
Henrietta Bolender
Ier
Thomas C. Shoesmith
James Hetherton
Daniel J. Rockey
Addie Albright
Elias Heckman
Marian Bike
Frederick Schelp
Benjamin Sheckler
B. J. Holley
Anson Turenzo
Ann Dognan
Eistate
Mary Ann Paul
Thomas €. Shoesmith
Isaac Himmel
Eldim Day
Faulty Diction Highlighted By Webster Editor Book
The passage discusses common errors in everyday speech and cites examples like you and I versus you and me. It notes Thomas H. Russell’s book Faulty Diction, or Errors in the Use of the English Language, and How to Correct Them, praised for clarifying correct usage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Thomas H. Russell
LL. B
Illinois Central Pays $560,775 in State Taxes
The Illinois Central railroad paid 7 percent of its gross earnings as taxes for the first half of the year, totaling $560,775. Governor Deneen ordered an audit clerk to review the report, stating the inquiry is routine and unrelated to other investigations. no inaccuracies or improper payments are alleged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifthots Central
Springfield
Ilinois Central Railroad
Deneen
Frank D. Whipp
Thanksgiving visits and community notes from Rock City
From Our Own Correspondent Rock City Dec 5 C J Foster of Beloit spent Thanksgiving with his mother. A number from here attended the Dakota Orangeville Dakota game. Mrs Geo Long of Durand visited Brandt's. Fred Hellwig Jr of Union Ill called on friends. Mrs J D Steinester of Freeport visited Ezra. Miss Belle Carnefix spent Thanksgiving in Freeport. Fred Loos and family of Freeport spent Thanksgiving at A H Mell enberndt's. Miss Maud Bosler of Freeport called here. Oyster supper at Woodman hall well attended. Frank Alberstett of Davis called Thursday. Lutheran church trustees hauled shingles for church at Rock Grove. A H Hufford and family visited Monroe over Sunday. F S Zimmerman and family visited at Davis last Friday. Masonic meeting at Davis last Friday evening. D C Lashelle rural carrier thankful for chicken in T R Niblo box. Mr Hurstmeier of Lema visited relatives here. Walter Nedemeier first visit to Rock City in fifteen weeks after illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock City
C. J. Foster
Béloit
Dakota
Orangeville
Geo. Long
Durand
Brandt
Fred Hellwig, Jr
Union, Ill
J. D. Steinester
Freeport
Ezra
Belle Carnefix
Fred Loos
A. H. Mellenberndt
Maud Bosler
Woodman Hall
Frank Alberstett
Davis
Lutheran Church
Rock Grove
A.’ H. Hufford
Monroe
F. S. Zimmerman
D. C
Lashelle
T. R. Niblo
Mr. Hurstmeier
Lema
Walter Nedemeier
Harlem Corners News and Social Notes Dec 4
Our Harlem Corner correspondent reports winter has come with cold days and little snowfall. Attended the funeral of John Elsesser in Red Oak. Mrs Frank Rosenstiel returned from Davis visiting sister Mrs P J De Gunther. Clara Phillips visiting Rev John Morris at Waterman. Carrie Schoney of De Kalb spent Thanksgiving with her mother Mrs Jacob Schoney. F Hutmacher and family of Red Oak visited with Mr Heaney. Ad brown: Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea heals indigestion and liver troubles. Joseph Emmett offering bath robes and house coats at Golden Eagle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlem Corners
John Elsesser
Red Oak
Frank Rosenstidél
Davis
P J. de Gunther
Clara Phillips
John Morris
Atl Waterman
Thiavis
Carrie Schoney
de Kalb
Jacob Schoney
F. Hutmacher
Filigree Goods Closeout and Holiday Sales
Filigree goods offered at reduced prices including odd pieces suitable for holiday gifts. Advertisement notes location at 240 Carroll St and calls for inquiries in the forenoons. Also mentions a line of umbrellas and neckwear under Golden Eagle. A separate item announces the Illinois State Teachers Association annual meeting in Springfield December 20 to 28, 1905 with a special one fare plus 25 cents round trip via Central and sales December 9 to 38, return by 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll St
D. Dirksen
Springfield
Ilinois State Teachers Association
Clinoigs Central
McPherson & Service
Stephenson St
Excursion Fickets to Poultry Show at Reduced Rates
Excursion tickets to Deevatur via the Northwestern line offered at reduced rates for travel on December 1 and 19 with return limit December 18. Apply to agents Chicago and Northwestern Ry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North-Western
Chicago & Northwestern K’y
Deevatur
Northwestern
Chicago & Northwestern R'y
Fragmentary city street notes and listings
Fragmented OCR text referencing streets, addresses, and stray names. Mentions places like Main Street and city blocks, with unclear dates or events. Contains scattered letter sequences and stray phrases that do not form a coherent news item.
Forthcoming social events and dances listed
A clipped listing of Dec to Jan social activities. Prof Dawson hosts multiple dances at J A Blunt and Lexington halls. Germania society parties and midwinter events plan December 2 6 10 15 28 with clubs Freeport and Machinists also hosting balls and Christmas trees. Attendees include Margaret and Riks groups with various halls named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dawson
Dsmion
Ann
J. A. Bhust
Mth Conetury Boys
Lexington Halk
Germania Society
Lexina@ton hall
Prof
Hh. A. Blunt’s
Margaret
Lexington Hall
R.P
Grand Opera House December Listings Feature Ladies and Plays
At the Grand Opera House the December slate includes Maldrea Holland in When Women Love on December ? Porter J White performs in Fauat on December 14. The County Chairman shows December 26 as In Old Virginis and Cousin Kate with Hoa Tanguay in The Bainbell on December 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Opera House
Maldrea Holland
Porter J. White
Fauat
Old Virginis
Kate
Hoa Tanguay
The
Ainbell
The Joy of a Good Cigar
A Journal reporter asks Mr Moogk how to ensure value in buying cigars. He endorses the Wadsworth Bros Chico as consistently good with Havana filler and firm ash. The Chico, priced six cents, smells like a Carolina perfecto and pleases customers who request more of its quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal
Moogk
Wadsworth Bros
Ae & Chico
Christmas Gift Guide Item at Golden Eagle Store
An excerpt from a local holiday shopping note highlights gifts at Golden Eagle. It mentions “Everything in the way of Christ” and a 12-gawiw item, suggesting a religious or decorative offering tied to Christmas. The fragment implies a store display or sale during the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ
Rand McNally seeks sales reps in Illinois Iowa Wisconsin
F W Clark, state manager, Rand McNally & Co. of Chicago seeks a few energetic men to represent the firm in Illinois, Iowa, and Wisconsin. Office notice dated December 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rand’ McNally & Co. House of Chicago
Illinois
Iowa
Wisconsin
F. W. Clark
Buoom Opens New Shop Opposite Sold Stand
Message from M. G. Buoom announcing the sale of his business and the reopening of a new shop opposite the old stand. He invites all former customers to visit the updated location and transact with him again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. G. Buoom
Closing Sale of Secondhand Goods at Heavy Discounts
To make room for arypholst exiting trade I will close out my stock of Second-tiand greeds at 28 to 50 per cent. discount, con hissing of Bedroom Suits, Com modes, Sideboards, Stands, Tables, Beds, Springs, Settes, Chairs, Divans, Lade's' Desk, Carpets, Pictures,Etc. For one week commencing Saturday, Dec. 3. A. L.,ZELNER, 166 Steph. St. Phene 786. 11-1801m
Handkerchiefs on sale at 19 cents now
A brief notice urges shoppers to pick out initial handkerchiefs while stock is complete with both ladies and men's initials available.
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Warti
F.a.read
W.j.young &Co
H. Little & Co
Hermsmeier
Owl
Pride of Freeport
Northwest
Minnesota
Art of
Vatican
Louvre
Art of National Gallery
Art of Venice Academy
Paris
London
Egypt
Burmah
Wm. E. Curtis
Campfield
Pattison & Kryder
Williams « Beckmire
Himerick's Jewelery Store
Ladies of Trinity Church
State Bank
Embury M. E. Surday School
Russia
Geo.w. Ogilvie & Co
B. Randolph Street
Chicago
Harlem
Storough
Joseph Emmett
Golden Eagle
Ward Hoss House
H. J. Moogk
A. L
Zelner
Steph
St. Phene
Geo. A. Rogers
Hho Stephenson
Freeport, Il
John Hea
Court House
Freeport, Th
Belimeyer
Freeport Hardware Company
Galena Street
Malaga
Florida
California
Jersey
New York
Burrell Brothers
Pele de Ae
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