Bargain Week at S Hermsmeier & Son Store
Bargains tempt shoppers with low prices on sugar at $1.00 for 20 lb, salt, baked beans, peas, buckwheat, maple syrup, dried peaches, coffee, flour from Golden Palace to 90c a sack, and other staples. Advertisement promises large displays, cheap candy and nuts, butterine, and various canned goods, urging customers to compare prices and buy now.
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Havemeyer & Hitler
Boston
Plymouth Rock
California
Golden Palace
Kansas
Belmont
Golden Eagle
Bc Jc
Pitiable Mind Case From Stephenson County Ished In Watertown Asylum
A report from Galena confirms Alvin Mulnix a former Warren Illinois merchant now in deranged mind state. Sheriff Fox and W A Gates brought Mulnix to Freeport then to Watertown asylum after a long period of wandering. Mulnix had earlier moved from Warren to Hampton Iowa with his wife, then disappeared. His wife moved to Freeport, where she learned of his condition and longtime struggle with mental illness.
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The
Galena Gazette
Alvin Mulnix
J. M. Fox
Stephenson County
W. A. Gates
State Board of Charities of
Minnesota
Alvin Mannix
Gazette
Mulnix
Warren, III
Freeport
Mr. Gates
Mr. Malnix
Sté. Paul
Wrere
Malnix
Harlem Township
Warren
Hampton
Hodson
County Board of Inspection
Watertown
Meffley
Burlington
Croup Relief Oil Promoted by Emmert and Burrell
Advert promotes Dr Thomases Eclectic Oil as a instantly relieving remedy for croup. Claims it is perfectly safe and guaranteed to never fail. Available at any drug store via Emmert & Burrell.
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Croup
Dr. Thomas
Eclectic Oil
Emmert & Burrell
Musicians of Note to Appear at Grand Opera House
The Scalchi operatic company performs Wednesday at the Grand Opera House. Sig Franceschetti, a top baritone with velvet voice and refined presence, competes with Campanari in fame. Sig Lo Verdi from Italy leads as pianist and conductor, offering a powerful, revelatory performance. Mme De Pasquali, America's leading soprano, brings a beautifully trained voice and stage presence. The group includes the rich ensemble and a socially appealing, talented unit. On Thursday night, the event continues with On next Thursday night, at the
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Grand Opera House
Scalchi Operatic Company
Sig. Franceschetti
Campanari
Sig
Lo Verdi
Italy
Europe
America
Mme de Pasquali
Mme. DePasquali
Windmill accident claims life of Robert Meredith
J S Taggart of Ridott township could not preside at today’s board meeting as he rushed to his sister Mrs Edith Meredith’s home near Winnebago after learning her eldest son Robert Meredith, age 23, was instantly killed Monday afternoon from a fall while oiling wind-mill gearing. He was a sturdy, well liked young man, and his father had died two years prior.
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J. S. Taggart
Ridott Township
Board of Supervisors
Edith Meredith
Winnebago
Robert Meredith
Meredith
Life in Lena Marriage License Return News
Lena society notes list residents visiting and traveling. Mrs A A Krape and Miss Jessie Beadler with Emma Miller were in Freeport. Peter Seise went to Hot Springs. Lou Stanchfield visits G M Stanchfield. Herman Kauffman to Rittman for work. J H Hornig leaves for Milwaukee and Chicago. George Shoesmith back from Jennings and Hammond. Mrs J H Sharper hosts friends from Mason City. G M Stanchfield and Edna Smith head to Chicago.
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Lena
A. A. Krape
Jessie Beadler
Emma Miller
Freeport
Peter Seise
Hot Springs
Ark
Lou Stanchfield
Nora
G. M. Stanchfield
Herman Kauffman
Rittman, O
J. H. Hornig
Milwaukee
Chicago
George Shoesmith
Jennings
Hammond
J. H. Sharper
Mason City
Iowa
Edna Smith
Generous Giveaway of Dr. King's New Discovery
Public notice praises a drug firm for giving away more than ten million trial bottles of Dr. King's New Discovery for consumption and coughs. It claims the medicine cures asthma bronchitis hoarseness and lung diseases, with free trials at Callon Emmert Burrell druggists and bottles sold at 50 cents and one dollar with a guarantee or refund.
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Dr. King
Callon Emmert & Burrell
Brakeman Killed by Northwest Train Near Capron
Will Brayden a Chicago & Northwestern brakeman was killed early yesterday between Capron and Chemung. The train broke in two at Chemung and seventeen cars passed over him. Conductor G. R. Sykes and Engineer I. R. Johnson led the ill fated crew.
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Northwestern
Bexvipere
Will Brayden
Chicago & Northwestern Railroad
Capron
Chemung
Baraboo
Andrews
Brayden
Milwaukee
Belvidere
No. 95
G. R. Sykes
I. R. Johnson
Start Milk Sugar Plant at Hampshire Described
Hampshire Register describes the first sugar of milk plant begun in the village. Whey from butter and cheese making is boiled in large double pans with steam generated by a 50 horsepower boiler. A molasses like sugar is pressed, boiled again, barrelled, cooled, refined at Marengo into white sugar for baby food and pills, not for home use.
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Hampshire
Hampshire Register
Marengo
Social Life Splendid Eastern Star Evening in Freeport
About fifty Freeport Eastern Star members attended a Monday social at Masonic hall. Degrees conferred on two candidates, prizes awarded at a lively euchre and dancing session, and a luncheon closed the gathering. Separate notes record a double wedding in Milledgeville Alabama, a dance postponed by weather, and various club events with prizes and refreshments.
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Eastern Star
Freeport Chapter
The
Masonic Hall
Mary Stetson
Martin Serf
John Bamberger
John Erfert
Rocky Mountain Tea Claim Promises Health Benefits
Advertisement states the product will improve digestion and assimilation, promote new blood, and build firm flesh and bone. It lists a price of 85 cents and credits Em mert & Burrell as the sellers.
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Jimmert & Burrell
Emmert & Burrell
Corn Husking Contests Ruined by Rain Near Dixon
Rain spoiled the corn husking event planned near Dixon with a $100 wager. John Johnson aimed for 150 bushels in ten hours, but rain halted him after three hours forty-one minutes with 61 bushels husked at that moment. The crop yielded only 45 bushels per acre, though it was the best available. Johnson plans a future attempt. Other huskers challenge rivals for $150 and Bradford Republican offers $100 to a Lasalle County man for 200 bushels in a day.
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Dixon
John Johnson
Johnson
Henry Dost
Hamilton Township
Bradford Republican
LaSalle County
Corn quality note for wagon transport and husking
A brief instruction emphasizes corn must not be delayed for wagons nor husked to perfection but kept in good average condition suitable for transport and processing.
Minor Upcoming Religious and Cultural Events Tonight
Revival service at Trinity church at 7 30 tonight and a DeMotte lecture at the Grand opera house this evening. Holden Comedy Company dates at Germania opera house in January. Rev G F Rosnweiler of Polo reports successful Baileyville meetings continuing nightly all week. Woman's Guild sale donations should go to Mrs W H J Stratton 182 Exchange street by Wednesday Dec 13. Conductor elections postponed due to attendance. next meeting at 1 30 Saturday afternoon.
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Trinity Church
DeMotte
Grand Opera House
Holden Comedy Company
Germania Opera House
G. F. Rosnweiler
Polo
Baileyville
Woman’s Guild
W. H. J. Stratton
Exchange Street
Electric Bitters Restore Stamina, Claim Idaville Reader Says
Victims suffer stomach liver and kidney troubles with loss of appetite and tiredness. J W Gardner of Idaville Indiana testifies Electric Bitters revived his strength and appetite. He says he can eat anything and feels a new lease on life. Only 60 cents at Emmert Burrell drug store, guaranteed.
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J. W. Gardner
Idaville
Ind
Emmert & Burrell’s
Johnson Returns From Visit To Our City
A Chicago man named John T. Johnson has returned after a visit in our city. A woman who lost a black ape may reclaim it by calling at the police station. The Ladies Maccabees dance was postponed from last evening until Friday evening of this week. all tickets and invitations remain valid for Friday.
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L. W.O. Cinch Club
Jacob Derstine
John Seefelder
Ed. Emerick
Clark Brown
P. R. Luecke
John T. Johnson
Chicago
Our City
Market Closing Quotations and Cattle Report
Closing Board of Trade quotes for May wheat corn and oats along with Jan pork lard and ribs. Union stock yards at Chongo report cattle hogs and sheep activity with Reeves and Killen figures. NY stock market notes and local supervisor meeting details accompany brief medical ad.
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Board of Trade
Union
C. W. Killen
Fry’s Block
New York
Fryeroft
Fry’s
Suit for damages in Freeport case begins
Monroe Journal reports Harvey BE left for Freeport to appear in a $5,000 damages suit against Daniel Wohlford and John Andy, alleging a February car incident south of Orangeville where Eaton was thrown from a vehicle, breaking a leg. W N Cronkrite prosecutes for the plaintiff.
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Monroe
Harvey
Freaport
Daniel Wohlford
Morgan
John Andy
Orangeville
Eaton
W.N. Cronkrite
Freeport
Livery, Funeral Rig Rentals and Glassware Sale
Out of the pool Tam is no longer in the livery line and you can save money by calling on me for anything in the livery line. Tom J. W. Sanpegson offers funeral rigs for large gatherings. Decorated china sale begins Dec 12 at Miss Bues millinery. Display of rich Out Glass in C. H. Little & Co. window. stock in Gat. Glass room upstairs.
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Tam
Tom J. W. Sanpegson
Bues
H. Vi Brown
Rich
C. H. Little & Co
For Men Only Bargain on Suits by Jous S Hanpeens
Tam offers rare bargains this week in suitings. Stocked and ready, a $33 suit priced at $25. The rush will be quick. act now for up to date merchandise from Jous S Hanpeens.
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Merchang
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Huenkemeier & Schwarze
Stephenson ST
Insane Asylum
Ous Stephenson County
Grand
Tim Murphy
United States
Murphy
Stage-Universal
A. S. Lipman
Comedienne
Dorothy Sherrod
Charlotte, Lambert
Mathilde Weffing
James Manley
Griffith Evans
Y. M. C. A. Star Course
John B. DeMotte
Ostrom
Men’s Christian Association
R. R
Philadelphia
Hollister’s
Beechan
Galena Avenue
G. C. Cromer
Memorial Lutheran Church
Milledgeville, al
William H. Seelers
Lillie William
J. B. Gearhart
Susan E. Faulkner
L. W. O. Cinch Club
Abraham Lincoln - Garrison
K. of G
Kellar and
Fifer
Blust
Mies
Sadie Stevens
K. Stevens
Mary Staver
Will Huenkemeier
A. L. Schrambling
N. K. Fairbank Company
St. Louis
M. V. B. Elson
Court House
Taggart
Cooper
Rock Grove
Township
Dr. Wood
Nature
Emmett & Burrell
Close Atchinson
N. Pacifiic
N. Pacific, Pit
TBA
Pacific Mail
Tr & Perens
Petace Helwala
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