Grace church reports and church activities in the city
The narrative covers a parish drive and stories about care for children at the House of Refuge, with donations pledged at Grace church. Dean Sumner delivers a moving appeal, praises the choir, and hopes the offertory reaches $100. Other church events include the Embury M. E. church Epworth League meeting, Y M C A address by Rev Emer son, and a Mennonite Bible conference ending with sermons by J N Detweiler and others.
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Ma Gtr
Migafon
House of Refuge
Cook County
Bridewell
Dunning
County Hospital
Grace Church
Dean Sumner
Fred Liebefrau
Vinol touted as cure for consumption in Freeport ad
An advertisement claims Vinol, a cod liver oil extract, boosts nutrition to fight consumption and other pulmonary diseases. It promises restoration of vitality, reduced coughing, and a money back guarantee if unsatisfied. Also notes a display event by Mrs. R. B. Wilson at 166 Oak Place on December 17.
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Freeport
Anrl
Vinci
Ar Hmimert
R. BR. Wilson
Mes
H. J. Porter
Oak Place
Meeeport
Af Iniek
Chicago
Kansas City
Lowden
Chicago Record-Herald
Lake Mehlean
Freeport Center Promotes City as Industrial Hub
The Freeport Business Men's association highlights Freeport as a thriving manufacturing and commercial center. It lists rail links, windmill and machinery output, extensive utilities, schools, hospitals, libraries, and a growing population. The six page folder touts its central location within 400 miles and plans for new lines and factories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Freeport College of Commerce
Andrew Carnegie
Freeport Business Men's Association
Associaton
United States
Stephenson County
Sinois Central
Chicago
Milwaukee
Milwaukee & St. Paul, Chicago & Northwestern, and the Chicago Great Western
South Fretport
Twinois
Iowa & Minnesot
R. R
Peoria
Omaha
Tincoln
Sioux City
St. Louis
Kansas City
Kavanaville
Lofryville
Nashville
Memphis
Natchez
Vicksburg
Minneapolis
St. Paul
New Orleans
Davenport
Rock Island
Springfield
Bloomington
Duluth
St. Joseph
Indianapolis
Dixon
Dubuque
Galena
Janesville
Madison
Wis
F Port
Commercia
Preeport
Brewster House
Senate
Clifton House
Kraft, House
Metropole
New York House
Colvin House
Kbit Woods
Lincoln Douglas
Tlingis
First National
Second National
State Bank
Af Freeport
German Bank
Knowlton Bank
Bankers’ Reserve Life
Une Cosmopolitan Life Insurance Co
American Stars
Wilkinsburegh
Insuraner Ua
Notable historical dates and deaths in the late 18th to 19th century
The note lists events including Sierra Leone's 1786 founding as an asylum for destitute African Americans, Moritz Retasch's birth, Sardinia's king's abdication in 1798, Peru's independence at Ayacucho in 1824, Texas annexation proposals in 1840s, Father Matthew's death, Cornell founder Hara Cornell's death, and a 1897 cotton mill strike in Atlanta.
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Sierra Leone
United States
West Indiao
Ayacucho
Texas
Matthew
Temperance
Treland
Hara Cornell
Cornell University
Atlanta
Death in Fire Claimed J. A. Bardell of Welsh La
The Bardell home eight miles northeast of Welsh burned Sunday afternoon. J A Bardell died from heart exhaustion during the blaze, age 61. He was born in Canada April 10 1887 and long lived in Freeport Illinois. He married Mary Farr in 1867 and had two children, Frank and a daughter Mrs Clarence Milter. Interment was in Welsh cemetery after funeral at neighbors’ home conducted by Rev. Carruth.
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J. A. Bardell
Freeport
Welsh
John Albert Bardell
Canada
Ilinois
Mary Farr
Frank
Jennings
Clarence Milter
Bartlett
A. Reeve
Sloan
Lost Drum Drops Into River After Rockford Dance
Ed Alington, drummer of the Gibler orchestra, left his base drum on an interurban car after a Rockford college dance. The drum rolled on a curve between Pecatonion and Ridote and into the river. The party retraced their route to Freeport to recover it, spending most of the afternoon fishing it from the river with little damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gibler
Rockford
Inez
Ed Alington
Freeport
Drunks and a battery case before Magistrate Bentley
In police court over Sunday, two plain drunks and one assault case were brought before Magistrate Bentley. Fine of fa and waste each on the flat two and $10 and costs on the latter. One drunk paid fines and released. the other two were sentenced to work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bentley
Justice Court Dismissal In McDaniala Case
The case of John McDaniala before Justice of the Peace Goddard was dismissed at the State's Attorney Burrell's request. The grand jury indicted him and the warrant was served this morning. He was placed under bonds of 2500 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McDaniala
Justive
Rhea Peace Goddard
Thia Charuing
Burrell
Tim
Infant Zipf Christened at Grace Episcopal Church
On Sunday morning Grace Episcopal Church conducted a christening for the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Zipf. The ceremony was performed by the rector, with the sponsors being Mr. Calkins, Mrs. Hath, and Mrs. Zipf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lnfant Zipf
Grace Episcopal Church
Q. Ry Aipf
Obeluye
Rebekah Lodge Anniversary Observed With Large Attendance
The eighteenth anniversary of Rebekah Lodge was observed Saturday evening at 100 East Wisconsin Avenue with a large attendance and strong interest. A detailed meeting report will be printed tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekah Lodge
Invis Rebekah Jodge
E. Wis
Rideout Called to Atwood as Walton Falls Ill
W. J. Rideout was summoned Sunday to Atwood Illinois where his son Walton became suddenly ill during a visit with his mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de. W. J. Rideout
Atwood, IL
Histte Cou
Walton
Lowden Wins Chicago Bid for Republican Convention
Chicago wins the bid to host the Republican national convention on June 16 as Frank O Lowden leads a campaign praising Chicago’s hotels telegraph facilities and midwest accessibility. The Coliseum is highlighted as the chosen venue with a 12000 seat plan and potential galleries to expand capacity for delegates and spectators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Rank O. Lowson
Middle West
Washington
Hamilton Eluic
National Committee
National
Frank
Lowden
Colonel Lowder
Thomas D. Knight
Frank O. Lowden
Washington, D. C
Tlinois
Tinois
Republican National Committee
Mr. Lowsden
Cay
Pearl City Sheriff Captures Indicted Man at Home
Deputy James Ward of Pearl City was arrested Sunday morning at his home by Deputy Sheriff Dunlap after a bench warrant. Ward, indicted for keeping a topling home without a license, was found in bed with his wife. bond set at 2400 dollars, he is confined in the county jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Ward
Pearl City
Grand Jury
Sheri Dunlap
Freeport
Dunlap
Ward
Hray
Anc
Tieide
Private line connects Great Western railroad Freeport to South Freeport
A private telephone line from the Great Western railroad office in Freeport to the South Freeport station has been installed for the convenience of agent William Neese in reserving sleeping car berths and coordinating with the station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Freeport
Great Western Railroad
Freeport
William Neese
Elections to Come for Freeport Chapter Officers
Freeport chapter of the Western Star and Freeport Council plan to elect officers tonight led by Royal and Select Masters. The gathering will determine leadership roles and future activities for the chapter and council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
The
Western Star
Freeport Council
Royal and Select Masters
Hindipo Nerve Tonic Promises Free Trial and Refund
Local ads tout Hindipo the new nerve tonic claimed to cure nervous debility and restore vitality. Sellers emphasize a risk free offer with no charge if it does not benefit the user and a full refund upon request.
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Coney Dyeriies
Also Mentioned on This Page
Embury M. BE
Epworth League
WY. M. GC. A
Y. M
F. W.W. Emerson
Frank H. Burt
Y. M.C. A. Training School
Mennonite
Lancaster Township
J. N. Detweiler
Goshen
Indich
J Miller
Casa County
Mr. Hollman
Saskatchewan
Sterling
Morrison
Second Presbyterian Church
H. M. Markley
Henry Cullen
Milan
Presbyterian Church
Cedarville
Afdlkey
Thomas Konls
Freeport Center
Moritz Retasch
Sardinia
Illinois
Coliseum
Wnedt
Mnitteemen
Thas
Thas8
Wale Levies
Cne
William Dunlap
Bonds
Scott
Geez
Freeport Preedo
Citgo
RePeed I-L
H. A. Rotzler
Bice
Piverehe Lavny
Brn
Kiera Willy Pany
Phe
Mier
Ove
J.wernicke
Stic
Boorglse
Kuehner Bros
Pat Buck
SHOES
Ude
Buster Brown
Wine Maatton Vgpliews
Oulea
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