Cullom Seen as Aiding Illinois and Utah Political Balance
A white Mr. Cullom declined Utah’s governorship offer and urged Springfield as the route to power. He became Illinois governor, fought for railway rate control, served as senator for decades, and is praised for a long, clean record. Supporters campaign for his reelection to Senate.
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Cullom
Utah
Springield
Hake
Mlinots
Springfield
Ilinoia
Railway Commission
United States
Senate
Ilinois
Illinois
Post Office Reform Shifts Merit Rules for Postmasters
Washington reports Cortelyou to push merit based promotion for first class post offices. Ratings will classify postmasters as excellent good fair or poor with removal possible for low performers. The change reduces political interference and affects about 60 000 post offices nationwide.
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Washington
United States
Cortelyou
Roosevelt
National Capital
United States Senate
Senate
Great Western to Move Division HQ Back to Dubuque
In Dubuque Iowa dispatchers at the roundhouse boost talk that the Great Western railway will restore Dubuque as its division headquarters. The office established recently in Dubuque is seen as a sign the Chicago move may be reversed due to unsatisfactory results and growing business.
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Great Western
Chicago
Dubuque
Duthe Dixon
Chicago Great Western Railway
Roundhouse
Sermons for Young Men at Second Presbyterian Church
Rev. F A Hosmer offers a three sermon series for young men at Second Presbyterian Church. Sunday evenings December 10 17 and 24 present The White Life in Young Men The Strength of Young Men and The Pattern for Young Men with strong attendance in past years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Second Presbyterian
F. A. Hosmer
Funeral of Miss Vernice Smith Sunday
The funeral for Vernice Smith who died yesterday afternoon at Globe hospital will be held Sunday at 2 PM from Kuehner Undertaking Parlors. She was seventeen and is survived by her mother two brothers and two sisters. Interment will be in City Cemetery.
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Vernice Smith
Globe Hospital
Kuehner Undertaking
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Says It Heals Various Ailments
A testimonial from BRIL. Gregory of Hops Texas praises Bucklen’s Arnica Salve for fast relief of cuts burns ulcers fever sores sore eyes and other conditions. The ad notes purchase through Joseph Hmfort’s drug store.
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O. K
Bril. Gregory
Hops
Texas
Joseph Hmmert
Freeport dominates Dixon in season opener basketball
Freeport outscored Dixon 90 to 18 in the first high school game of the season at the Y M C A auditorium. Hawke and Hime starred for Freeport with fast passing and accurate shooting, while Dixon’s Wagner and Kelchner showed brief resistance.
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Freeport
Dixon
Dixon Boys
Freeport Boys
F. H
Ulrich
Luebbing
Hime
Hawke
Wagner
Kelehner
Gonnerman
Erwin
Ellis
Goddard
Hoefer
Schmelzgle
Swet Ha Hime
Whatdhner
Tangle
Uebbing
Dixon Lads
Hoofer
Kelchner
Cure for Bad Kidney Disease With Electric Bitters
Cherokee Texas resident Collier suffered severe kidney failure with backache and headaches. He credits Electric Bitters with restoring his health and recommends the remedy to others. Sold by Joseph Emmert at a small price with guarantee.
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Collier
Cherokee
Joseph Emmert
Price Sc
Qvercoat Special Sale This Week at Golden Eagle
Special sale event announced for this week at Golden Eagle with discounts on select items. Limited quantities available and prices not to be missed.
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Golden Eagle
Oddawl
Interest in Pair at Armory Hall Carnival Night
A large crowd attended last evening as dancing began at 10. All dance books must be submitted tonight. A voting contest to name the city’s most popular social organ closes at 11 30. Current results list Germania society Eagle Knights at Freeport Anchor Knights of Pythias Plattenutche guilde and others.
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Armory Hall
Germania Society
Seeees BS Eagles
Hiks
Knights
Freeport Club
Anchor Society
Knights of Pythias
Platt Denu Tche Guilde
Lena Budget Interesting News From Our Mand
Lena December 9 George Hill visits Chicago relatives and friends from Pearl City visit Lena. The Poverty social at English Lutheran church draws a large crowd with costumes noted. O B S elected officers. High school program includes song essay debate and recitations led by local students.
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Mand
Lena
George Hill
Chicago
George Bender
Joe Callen
Pearl City
Chas
Barrett
W. H. Goodrich
English Lutheran Church
James Allen
Clifford Erb
Agnes Carmody
Freeport
O. B
Hasay
Henry VII
England
Y M C A Boys Sunday Club to Hear Prof Stoneking
The Y M C A boys' Sunday club invites all town boys over 12 to an illustrated lecture by High School Prof. Stoneking next Sunday at 3 PM. The program includes chemical experiments, music from a boys' orchestra and chorus, and special songs starting at 2:30 with doors closing at 3:15 on Walnut Street.
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Prof
Stoneking
Walnut Street
Young People's Union Elects Officers at First U B Church
The Young People's Christian Union of the First U B Church held its annual election at the Pratt home. Officers elected were President Miss Emma Fry Vice President Miss Sarah Brown Recording secretary Eewin Kellogg Corresponding Secretary Miss Mabe Love Organist Mrs J B Fenton assistant Miss Cora Stine Chorister Harry Grove assistant J B Fenton The evening closed with social time and refreshments. The society reports good growth and support for church work.
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C. U
Young People’s Christian Union
First U. B
EB. G. Pratt
Emma Fry
Sarah Brown
Eewin Kellogg
Mabe Love
J. B. Fenton
Cora Stine
Harry Grove
Judge Farrand Keeps Up Daily Walks In City
Judge Farrand continues long morning and evening walks. He aims for the depot as his practice point and enjoys the hills and downhill sections that require careful pedal control. Mr Carroll is likewise suited to such bodily exercise.
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Mr. Carroll Mirror
Stephenson County to Hold Election for Treasurer Vacancy
In Stephenson County Illinois a special election is ordered to fill the vacancy in the office of County Treasurer caused by the death of John Elses-Bet. The election is set for Tuesday January 15 1806 across precincts and districts, with county clerk F C Held signing and sealing the order on December 5 1805.
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Stephenson County
Minois
John Elses- Bet
Stephenson
Tinois
F.C. Heb
Winois
Ingdén Ln
Holiday shopping swells Rockford rail and postal trade
Crowds flocked to Rockford and nearby towns as Rockford and Interurban cars carried holiday shoppers into the city. Merchants report strong country trade, with dry goods, furs, dress goods, shirts, and gifts in demand. Stores highlight busy streets Stephenson and Galena, with several districts vying for holiday business.
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Rockford & Interurban
Biakleyuilte
Foreston
Polo
Stockton
Ridott
Pearl City
Lena
Winslow
Davis
Dakota
Orangeville
Galema Street
Stephenson Street
Freeport
Sabbath Announcements of Freeport Churches and Services
A listing of worship services across Freeport churches with times, pastors, and topics. Includes First United Brethren at Galana Locust with Rev F M Davila and offerings across Grace Episcopal, Trinity Church, First Baptist Orlot, Second Presbyterian, Embury Methodist, First English Lutheran, First M E, First Presbyterian, Church of Christ Scientist, Oak Street Church, Salem Evangelien, German Presbyterian, and other groups with service times, Sunday schools, and special notes for Advent and Christmas rehearsals.
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Freeport
First United Brethren Church
Galana
Locust Streets
F. M. Davila
Beaver Street
J. B. Fenton
Clara Boop
Edna Fry
Y.P. Cc. U
Lea Raynor
Grace Eplesnpal
Frederick J. Bate
A. B. Wight
N. J. Jury
K. L. Co
City of God
Meta Kuhlemeier
Vera Shelp
First Baptist Church
Orlot
Pries
Second Presbyterian
F. A. Hosmet
Embury Methodist Church
Epworth League
Frank Llewellyn
Divine Providence
Florence Burdelle
W. Gardner Thrall
M. E
James K. Shields
First Presbyterian Church
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Audi« Ete
Freeport KG
Achmelzle
Hae
Venter
Gonnermian
Lehners
Prosport Club
Lena Budget
Chas Baker
Mrs. Inman
Harold Hinds
Carl Kiplinger
Oscar Fowler
Chas Horsch
Y. M.C. A. Boys’ Sunday Club
Judge Farrand
Brunswick
Chicago Street
Mia
Austin
H. L. Moore
Wilcoxon Block
Oak Street Church
N. Wunderlich
Salem Evangelien Church
F.C. Neitz
German Presbyterian
Galena Avenue
Oak Street
Jerusalem
Laate
Aldéck
Ublic
Florence Briggs
Wilcoxon
Leather Postals
Inter
Nally
Conover
Cable
Kingsbury
Wellington
Algo
Iazeltoy
Chickering
Kimball
Schiller
Pricus
ROO
the Cable Co
Galena St
Opp
New York House
Albertson & Stemm
Warren
Rockford
Fresport
Davenport
Kuehner Bros
Fry’s Block
Wright
Stephenson St
E. Wagner & Bro
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