Knights Templar Elect Eminent Commander and Officers
Freeport Commandery No.7 elects Eminent Commander J N Galloway and officers for the year including Generalissimo Edward Le Pelley Captain General Wim Milner Senior Warden J M Saucerman Junior Warden W C Jencks Prelate Robert Kuehner Treasurer John Erfert Recorder S C Buckman Standard bearer William Flachte meier Sword bearer E D Allington Warder Dr C L Snyder Sentinel Edward Stewart Trustees L L Munn W S Best L Cronkrite Dr J F Fair Michael Stoskopf. Cherry Camp officers chosen include Counsel Ed Wagner and Banker A Zimmerman with delegates listed. A O U W lodge J H Adams selects officers headed by Master Workman S Shannessy and Foreman A P F Haegele. Medical Examiners Drs Dietrich and Voigt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport Commandery
No.7
Knights Templar
J. N. Galloway
Edward le Pelley
Wim. Milner
J. M. Saucerman
W. C. Jencks
Robert Kuehner
John Erfert
S. C. Buckman
Wm. Flachtemei
Petition Seeks Guardianship for Dependent Children
The Freeport Humane Society president in Stevenson County files a petition in county court asking for guardianship and care for four dependent boys Frank St Clair Joseph St Clair Fred St Clair and Clarence Bonestengle. The father of three is dead and the mothers are deemed unfit. A hearing is scheduled for tomorrow with claims the children should be sent to a training school for proper care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. D. Hewitt
Freeport
the Humane Society
Theodore D. Hewitt
Stephenson
Fred St. Clair
Frank St. Clair
Ida Breatthauer
Joseph St. Clair
Clarence Bonestengle
Fred Bonestengle
Ida Bretthauer
Cronkrita
John C. Guyer Secures Eleventh Year With McNeil & Higgins
John C. Guyer of Freeport signs another year with McNeil & Higgins Chicago wholesale groceries to represent them locally. He already has eleven years with the firm and boasts top sales among the road sales force. Also reports note Lodge Meeting for the Independent Order of Red Men to elect officers tonight and Knights of the Maccabees to meet Friday at 7 30 p m for regular session with special business for all sir knights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Guyer
Freeport
McNeil & Higgins Company
Chicago
Mr. Guyer
John
Independent
Order of Red Men
Knights of the Maccabees
Markets report from Caroaco and Freeport with mixed grains and meats
Closing Board of Trade quotes show May wheat at 64 cents, corn 334, oats 251, pork 9.17, lard 5.07, ribs 4.55. Union stock yards: hogs 50,000, steady. cattle 10,000, steady. beef 3.90 to 6.00, stockers 2.80 to 4.40. sheep 138,000, firm to weak. Freeport market letter notes wheat near 1 dollar down, weakness in New York futures, slow cash demand, and limited seaboard export.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trade
Freeport Board OF Trade
Schwartz, Dupes & Co
M. E. McHenry
New York
Continent
Liverpool
Paris
Antwerp
Seaboard
Market Report Shows Liquidation and Mixed Cash Activity
Signs of important liquidation appeared as cash prices hovered then firmed before settling near yesterday's levels. Provisions stayed strong while grain linked the market, with strong futures despite weak surroundings. Packers and floor traders led selling while commission houses bought. hog receipts were 47,000 with an estimate of 37,000 for tomorrow. Chicago receipts show wheat 142 cars today, corn 268, and overall primary receipts indicate large year over year gains in wheat and corn shipments and stocks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Northwestern
Minneapolis
Duluth
Beecham's Pills: A Bracer for Men Under Strain
An advertisement extols Beecham's pills as essential for men in heavy work. It links competition to illness and outlines digestive and nervous disorders, claiming a fifty year record of cures and urging Beecham's as a proven tonic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beecham
The Sick List Includes Local Residents
The Sick List notes Mrs. H Moellenburndt is ill and Mrs Emma Ulrich is quite sick. Chas Selle shows some improvement while Charles Stoneman remains confined to home by illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Moellenburndt
Chas. Selle
Emma Ulrich
Charles Stoneman
Electric Bitters Promised as Miracle Cure
An advertisement touts Electric Bitters as a universal remedy for back ailments kidneys malaria and nervous trouble. It claims to purify blood boost liver and kidneys relieve constipation headaches fainting sleeplessness and melancholy. Sold for 60 cents per bottle at Emmert Burrell's Drug Store with a guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmert & Burrell
Houseboat Car From Nashville Sails Into Paducah Front
A former Nashville streetcar converted into a houseboat anchors at Monrose Street on the Ohio River. The car sits on a hull with narrow surrounding deck and two small living rooms inside after furnishings were torn out except for one goat. The vessel was built in Nashville by an enterprising genius who hid in the car during a bobtail sale and was towed to Paducah by an electric haunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monrose Street
Ohio River
Nashville
Paducah
Cumberland
Vaducah
Ancient Apple Tree Stands Century in West Dresden Orchard
Albert Ham of West Dresden Missouri tends an apple tree over a century old with a trunk six feet high splitting into four branches. The tree has yielded 43 bushels one year and remains a shapely, productive specimen despite its rugged, angular crown. A warning notes counterfeit labels and misrepresentation by Emmert and Burrell selling a tainted tea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Ham
West Dresden
Ham
President Faure Meets Miners in Lens Visit
President Faure accompanied by his suit visited Lens in Pas-de-Valais to avert a coal miners strike. He donned miners’ clothes, descended into the pit, spoke with the workers, and promised government concern for their welfare. The miners greeted him with respect and consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francois Felix Faure
Lens
Pas-de Valais
Faure
M. Faure
Carnegie Dodges Jury Duty as New York Opens Cadre
Andrew Carnegie the multimillionaire and ironmaster was enrolled on New York county's list of 8100 special citizens to try criminal cases. He was served at 5 West Fifty-first Street but avoided arrest after promising to appear before Commissioner Gray.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Carnegie
New York
New York County
West Fifty-first Street
Mulvaney
Carnegie
Gray
Mr. Carnegie
Mrs Samuel Colgate to Wed Earl of Straf-Mkis
It is believed Mrs Samuel Colgate will marry the Earl of Straf-Mkis in the near future. The Earl recently arrived in the United States and is expected to take the bride back to England. The Earl is about 65 and a widower for about 20 years. Mrs Colgate, about 30, widowed five years ago, was married to a famed soap manufacturer who left her several millions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel J. Colgate
Earl of
Mkis
Ford
Holmes and Sun Improve Amateur Photography Skills
Oliver Wendell Holmes and Son apply amateur photography methods to a presented picture. The note on the back reads Taken by O. W. Holmes & Sun, reflecting a casual confidence in their photographic work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. W. Holmes & Sun
Oliver Wendell Holmes
Woman's Journal
County Cullings From Our Own Correspondent
Wessel Wessels of Stevens and J S Smith of Kansas City visit the area. George Klafer Jessie Cole Mrs H P Waters travel to Freeport. The band plans two plays The Yankee Pedlar and The Irish Linen Pedlar with special scenery at K G hall Dec 29. H P Waters is feeble and A D Walloren is ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wessel Wessels
Stevens
J. S. Smith
Kansas City
Albert Askey
Freeport
George Klafer
Jessie Cole
H. P. Waters
K. G. Hall
John Brookman
A. D. Walloren
Andy Fouken
Forreston
Ridott School
M E church bazaar to aid debt and local events
Winstow reports a midwinter bazaar hosted by the Ladies Aid Society of the M E church at Fuller's hall December 12 to 17 selling fancy work for holiday gifts to pay church debt. Also notes travels, a wedding trip, a lecture on Rags and Robes, a death and funeral, a Sunday visit, a newborn, and a forthcoming Stella Stanton entertainment at Gettle opera house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winstow
Ladies Aid Society
M. E. Church
Fuller’s Hall
W.H. Wright
Chicago
Wallace H. Phelps
South Wayne
Cable
M. E
Minnie Bell Sweeley
Charles
Rachel Sweeley
M. EB
M. Helsick
John Barr
Mildred Webster
Jo Drake
Minnie Hunt
Susie Fenner
Fenna Rima
Alice Youtzy
Eugene Smith
McConnell Notes Brief Local News Items
A girl from Lena Stiffler’s family broke her leg at school during sledding at recess. Victor Solace sold a fine span of coachers. A Chicago nurse tends to Miss Julia Diveley. J P Kleckler hauled hogs to Chicago last week and returned. Mrs Thomas Grissinger traveled to Freeport. Fred West buying chickens locally. Charles Furry and Daniel Harney drove to Freeport. Sunday schools plan Christmas exercises on Dec 24. George Hulbert sold seven head of cattle to Confer and Wells.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McConnell
Lena Stiffler
Victor Solace
Chicago
Julia Diveley
J. P. Kleckler
Christmas Stock Liquidation At Dry Goods Sale
To make room for our enormous stock of Christmas goods we will sell everything in the dry goods for the next ten days at prices so low you cannot help but buy.
Taste as guide to selecting food Grape-Nuts endorsement
A child’s taste is a reliable guide to palatable food and explains why Grape-Nuts from the Postum Co. is favored. Children eat it without sugar due to its mild grape sugar sweetness and natural flavor, suitable for all ages. A hot dish can be made by pouring hot milk or cream over Grape-Nuts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Cameras and dress rooms aboard Chicago to New York sleeping cars
Guenther's Drug store on Cor Galena St offers cameras Kodaks and supplies with ample dressing space. The sleeping cars of the Pennsylvania Short Lines from Chicago to New York feature dressing rooms for ladies, each with an elegant dresser and fine furnishings. For information contact H. R. Derina Agt at 248 South Clark St Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guenther’s Drug Store
Cor
Galena St
Galena Ave
Chicago
New York
Pennsylvania
H. R. Derina
A. G. P. Agt
South
Clark St
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M N. Galloway
Cherry Camp
Modern
Woodmen of America
Ed Wagner
W. Koehler
A. Zimmerman
Eli Oettinger
R. Welsh
Geo. Schaeffer
C. Alberts
Wm. Issenhuth
Ed Wegner
J. A. Poling
Macs Knecht
Rob Welsh
R. M.ill
Wm. Koehler
Jere Riordan
G. W. Rand
J. W. Kettler
R. M. Botorf
Wm. N. Cronkrite
U. W
J. H. Adams Lodge
J. C. Froning
S. Shannessy
A. P. F. Haegele
D. Deke
B. B. Dreher
A. L. Gilbert
H. F. Hawke
J. Griffin
W. F. Krueger
Ayer
J. C, Ayer
Lowell, Mass
Ada C. Harrell
Grand St. Jarsey City
M.judan
Halliday
Jersey City
Pat Potter
D&o
Boston
Curaa
Republic of Francs
Francois Jelix Mauro
Ledyard Stevens
John Winthrop
Massachusetts
Peter Stuyvesant
New Amsterdam
South Carolina
Sherman
New York City
Winslow
Great Holiday Clearing Sale
Stephenson Street
A. W. Ford & Son, Jewelers
Castile
Cau Colfer
Psiree EA
Lion
Reseutrapil
Navy Borns
Jollycon
Teers BO
Maple City
North West
Japan
Sere Boo
Meat Department
Neoe lOo
Sterseeres
J. J. Nagle
Prince +Blast
Galena Ske
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