Illinois undertakers exam draws 310 applicants in Chicago
The Theoria Journal reports an undertakers examination in Chicago attended by 310 applicants from Illinois, with over 180 on the first day and 113 the second. Written tests covered anatomy chemistry bacteriology physiology and sanitation, plus a cadaver demonstration at Rush Medical College. The state aims to license embalmers and will issue colored shipment certificates for bodies from contagious causes.
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Theoria Journal
Chicago
H. M. Kilatrick
Illinois State Udertakers’ Association
Elmwood
State Board of Health
Hockton
Rush Medical College
J. C. Sullivan
Cairo
Herbert D. Sheldon
Frank H. Ketcham
W. V. McKinatrey
Delavan
J. A. Hagan
Great Northern
Harry M. Ralston
Adams Street
State Undertakers’ Association
Undertakers’ Association
Illinois
Iowa
Egan
East St. Louis
National
Baggage Agents’ Association
State Board
Kilpatrick
Illinois State Undertakers’ Association
Embalming Regulation Seen as First Step Toward Exam Rule
Many advocate that embalming must require a thorough examination before practice, mirroring physicians dentists and pharmacists. They argue examinations ensure preparation before allowing anyone to practice and learn in the field.
Croup Relieved Instantly by Eclectric Oil
Dr Thomas proclaims Eclectric Oil instantly relieves croup and is perfectly safe. Available at any drug store. Emert and Burrell advertise the remedy.
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Croup
Thomas
Emmert & Burrell
Dean
Pneumatic hubs seen as future bicycle innovation
A bicycle trade representative predicted pneumatic hubs will surpass the pneumatic tire in impact, noting tires remain imperfect due to punctures and breakdowns. He cited a French design and a youthful inventor as leading near term contenders, arguing hubs would spare riders from kit repairs during rides.
Burdock Blood Bitters Promises Clarity and Vitality
An advertisement claims Burdock Blood Bitters give a clear head, active brain, and vigorous body to prepare men for life’s battles, endorsing Emmert & Burrell as sellers.
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Burdock
Battle of Life
Emmert & Burrell
Nashville Illinois Moves Against Sparrow Slaughter
Nashville Illinois passes and enforces a city ordinance to curb English sparrow killings amid debate over bounty efficacy. The measure bans shooting across streets and within city limits, with Chief Root enforcing the rule and targeting youth violators.
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Nashville
Ill
Illinois
Root
Freeport
Musicale by Woman's Club Draws Local Notice
A grand musicale hosted by the Woman's Club is planned for next Saturday afternoon at the YMCA auditorium. Admission for members and friends is 20 cents. Mrs Blanche Jacobs, debuting in the city, offers a rich mezzo-soprano and recently performed at St Luke's. The event follows a well received Sunday service and is expected to attract a full house.
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Woman’s Club
Woman's Club
Blanche ©. Jacobs
Sunda
Missionary Entertainment at Em bury Church
The Junior Epworth league of Em bury church presents a missionary entertainment this evening at 7 30. Attendees are invited to attend this church program showcasing missionary themes.
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Epworth League of
Embury Church
Freeport Council No 39 R & M Convocation This Evening
The regular annual convocation of Freeport Council No 39 R and M is set for this evening at the Masonic hall at 7 30 oclock with L M Currisr acting as T I M.
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Freeport Council
Masonic Hall
L. M. Currisr
Knights of Maccabees Social Dance At Maynards Hall
The Knights of the Maccabees host a social dance at Maynard's hall on Thursday evening. Gibler's orchestra provides the music. Admission is 25 cents for gentlemen while ladies enter free.
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Knights of the Maccabees
Maynard’s Hall
Gibler’s Orchestra
Evangelistic Services Week At Salvation Army Hall
Meeting at the Barracks invites all Christians to nightly evangelistic services at 7:45 p.m. this week under the W C T U. Mrs. Kiest wife of Rev J C Kiest Elgin Naperville district IL conference Evangelical association died in Elgin yesterday with funeral set for tomorrow at 1 30 p m in Elgin.
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Salvation Army Hall
The Sick List and Church Society Teas
The Sick List notes Otto H. Kickhoeffer ill and Lena Schwarb released from hospital. Helen Harpster recovering from a sprained ankle. The Woman's Home Missionary Society of the First M. E. Church will hold a business meeting and tea Wednesday in the church parlors with sewing urged. meeting at two, tea from five to eight.
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Woman’s Home Missionary Society of the
First
M. E. Church
Women Catholic Foresters Host Pleasant Evening
The Women’s Catholic Order of Foresters held a complimentary evening for Misses Cassen and Shay with a social card party. Progressive euchre awarded first prizes to Jere Gordon and Miss Cashen, seconds to Joe Allen and Miss Kate Horan, and booby prizes to Clem Gordon and Miss Shay.
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Order of Foresters
Cashen
Shay
Jere Gordon
Miss Cashen
Joe Allen
Kate Horan
Clem Gordon
Miss Shay
Markets Close With Mixed Grain and Livestock Quotations
Closing Board of Trade quotes show May wheat at 65, corn 343, May oats 26, pork 9.37, lard 5.22, ribs 4.65. Union stock yards reports hogs 20,000 active and higher, cattle 3,000 steady with beeves 2.00 to 5.80, stockers 2.80 to 4.35, sheep 7,000 steady. Also includes a verse about small acts of kindness and a sale ad for fountain pens at Brown & DeLume yers.
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Board of Trade
Banks Join Forces in Mt Morris Newcomer Sale
Major Charles Newcomer owner of the Bank of Mt Morris sold out to the Citizens bank led by Joseph L Rice and John H Rice. The deal strengthens county banking with both banks having lucrative five year runs. The post office block location will house the Citizens bank. Newcomer plans retirement as townsfolk prepare Christmas events. Local incidents include a wagon accident near Oakdale Park and real estate sales from the estate of the late CU Dovenberger.
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Mt. Morris, Ill
Charles Newcomer
Bank of
Mt. Morris
Citizens’ Bank
Joseph L
John H. Rice
Newcomer
Isaac Rice
Dr. Rice
H. Trumbaule
Bey
Moerke
Oakdale Park
Dr. Frisbie
Tromp
CU. Dovenberger
M. DeWall
Mr. van Loh
Florence
John Simmes
Iowa
Land Transfers Reported by Stephenson County Abstract Office
Freeport disclosures list property deals dated December 12 1898. Transactions include Harlem parcels for 1300 dollars and 400 acres near Rock Run valued at 96586, Freeport lots sold for 19000 and 1250 dollar leases, plus 320 acres near West Point valued at 16960 and other transfers to multiple buyers and heirs.
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Stephenson County Abstract Office
Freeport
Ill
T. A. Wilcoxon
T. W. Cockrell
Harlem
August Moellenberendt
Christoph Benning
Rock Run
M. A. Stewart
David Stewart
Lincoln Boulevard
N. S. Upton
Joseph Schneider
West Point
John Fisher
Knorr & Hildreth
Alfred Frueh
Wm. Ascher
Gund’s
Fred Zimmerman
Rezin Wilcoxon
A. J. Clarno
J. L. Nihart
O. Taylor
A. G. Friox
Shannon Notes Log Weather Warnings And Local Passages
Shannon notes report emergency weather warnings listed for the Shannon office and a slate of local happenings. Among obituaries and trips to Chicago and Pennsylvania, community figures like W. S. Cowen, Dr. J. I. Smith, and Wm. Northey are mentioned amid illness, tea events, and a lecture by Prof. Favour at the Shannon Opera House.
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Shannon
Joe Cheeseman
James Mattingly
Waterloo
Iowa
A. S. Babb
United States Department of Agriculture Weather Bureau
Weather Bureau
W.S. Cowen
Chicago
Esther Gaylord
Lanark
Della Cook
J. I. Smith
Tlinois
Dixon
R. C. Miller
Marengo
Ill
W. S. Cowen
D. B. Faust
Pennsylvania
Bolinger
Wim. Northey
Favour
Wm. Northey
Northey
Barleyville Notes Harvest Activity and Church News
From Our Own Correspondent Baileyville reports many farmers still have corn in the field and are husking bees. Churches at Barleyville are preachers planning activities as winter approaches.
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Baileyville
Barleyville
Smokeless Powder Sparks Powder War Among Veterans
The New York Commercial Advertiser notes that results from big guns and rifles using smokeless powder in the SpanishAmerican War have driven many men who favored black powder to try smokeless sporting powders, seen as white powder by critics.
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Spain
New York Commercial Advertiser
Local Holiday Candy Line Promises Low Prices
Store proclaims the city’s largest selection of Candies Nuts Fruits for Christmas with promises to shock readers with low prices.
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Nashville, Jr
Brown & Dollabyeer
Otto H. Kickhoeffer
Lena Schwarb
Helen Harpster
St. Mary’s Hall
A. Mease
Messrs
John Burrell
John C. Pepperment
George B. Diddins
R. W. Turner
E. T. German
B.S. Kouft
Robert Sherman
Milton Stites
Clayton Wohlford
Wm. Yarger
Wm. Bender
John F. Turner
Gare
Jess
Brown & Delumeyers
Ate
Prien
Conta
Honda
BANKS
Citizens Bank
Potter D.& C. Corr
Bole Fraps
Boston
Ace
California
A. J. _KARCHER, kidtt
Jenks Bros
Walton’s
Gchild
Coffea
Key Chain Maten
Flobert
Schulte & Siecke
Stephenson Street
Sterling
Jack
New Lot
Goodyear
J. d. Nagle
Prin
Blast
Galena St
Freeport College of Commerce
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