M. W. A. Officers Elected at Bourton and Local Social Events
Bourton notes show M. W. A. officers chosen with BE. 0. Peck as counselor and Ellis Goodsell as banker among others. Mrs. C Fruckenmiller hosts a surprise party for the newlyweds with a mahogany rocker and silverware as gifts. Epworth league elects officers led by E. O. Peck with a Christmas tree planned for church night.
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Bourton
M. W.A
Peck
C. H. Moore
Ellis Goodsell
W. D. Mack
Ben Roberts
Iwatchman
Fred Gastman
Sentinel
Fred Voss
J. H. Wareham
Freeport
M. W. Goodsell
C. Fruckenmiller
Benj. Clow
J. W. Funston
G. W. Greasley
T. McLernon
Phoebe Scoville
Epworth League
E. O. Peck
Ivy van Brocklin
Minnie Goodsell
M.D. Sheetz
Cora Best
Weather and small-town notes from German Valley
From Our Own Correspondent reports bitterly cold weather, good roads, corn husking nearing completion, and a wave of local happenings. injuries, sales, new crews, advent of a creamery, moving plans, and community events fill the town diary with anecdotes and local business chatter.
Roads Remain Clear Despite Cold Winds in Cedarville
From Our Own Correspondent Cedarville December 12 roads stay passable many test them despite cold wind from the west and north J Lewis Kling was accidently thrown from John G Bruce s butcher wagon and injured in the incident
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Cedarville
J. Lewis Kling
John G. Bruce
Butcher
Local Notes on Visits and Job Moves
From Our Own Correspondent J Riport of Dee.sey reports George Cole visiting in Danville to see his parents Mr and Mrs T E Whitmore. Bert Newell accompanied him. Joseph McGilligan left for Ohio yesterday. Efe has accepted a post.
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J Riport
Dee
George Cole
Danville
T. E. Whitmore
Bert Newell
Joseph McGilligan
Ohio
Efe
Local Socials Highlight Freeport Events and Entertainment
The piece lists a masquerade ball with several Freeporters, a notable horse loss by Phil Demmil, McConnell's sale, and Chas Rohkar starting an ice house. It notes anniversaries, feeble health of H Y P Waters, and upcoming entertainments by the Hani boys and the Surricks at Embury church and Ridott hall with movable pictures and calcium light shows.
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Waters
Hani Boys
Allen
Surricks
Surrick
Embury M. E
Freeport
Mooreville Newsnotes and Pearl City Band Recap
From Exgroy correspondent report: Monroe Moore aided the Nora band at Pearl City last Wednesday. Walter Seidel and Miss Knowling traveled to Freeport. Knights of the Globe installed officers and hosted Mrs Turner and the Ladies of America. New officers named include Chief justice Mrs Henry Gassmann and president Mrs Tom Richards. Elevators run full due to railroad car shortage. C S Hill & Son shipped two hog cars. George Collins and Leroy Davis headed to Pearl City. band trip noted as cold. Railroad plans to install new yard switches ahead of changes.
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B. L. Pickard
J. E. Soper
Tom Richards
A. Isaac
Mamie Pickard
Turner
C. S. Hill & Son
Geo. Collins
Chicago
Leroy Davis
Pearl City
Band Boys
John Medeke
Brother Charles
Markets Close Mixed on Wheat Corn and Hog Quotes
Closing Board of Trade quotations show May wheat at 66 and a half cents for nearby, corn at 34 and a quarter, and May oats at 2.64. Pork 9 dollars 35 cents per quarter, lard 5 dollars 17 cents, ribs 4 dollars 67 cents. Union stock yards quotes record hogs slow with losses, cattle up to 10, beef prices around 3 to 6 dollars, sheep 8 thousand strong. Freeport Board of Trade wire note lists wheat, corn, oats, pork and lard with daily highs and lows, plus cattle and hog movements. A testimonial for Electric Bitters notes Yale jaundice cure. Holiday excursion tickets offered by Chicago Great Western for December 24–26 and January 1–2 within 200 miles.
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Carcano
Board of Trade
Freeport Board OF Trade
Schwartz, Dupee & Co
M. E. Mckignry
Bell
M. A. Hogarty
Lexington
Emmert & Burrell
Elizabeth teacher resigns over unmanageable scholars
An Elizabeth school teacher resigns her position due to unmanageable scholars. Other local notes mention Nicholas Lanan of Sycamore, aged 82, who died after a buggy accident. Huntley seeks a 5000 bonus to locate Latimer Bros rubber tire factory, with 25 initial workers. County officers face scrutiny over expenses in Winnebago county. The state supervisors and county clerks convention will meet in Belleville January 10 to 12. Ice skating and ice boats popular on Sterling and Rock Falls waterways.
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Elizabeth School
Nicholas Lanan
Sycamore
Huntley
Latimer Bros
Winnebago County Board
Fanny
Recorder’s Office
State Association of Supervisors and County Clerks
Belleville
St. Louis
Sterling
Rock Falls
Good News For Epicures Beecham Pill
An ancient habit of overeating is linked to indigestion and various digestive woes. The article promotes Beecham Pill as a remedy to clear undigested food and waste, helping avert disorders of the digestive system.
The Boys Behind the Guns and Uncle Josh Praise
A rustic speaker praises Dewey Sampson Schley Hobson Watson and other naval figures, declaring the fighters who risk their lives at sea as the true heroes. The passage ends with a tag line about Rock Mountain Tea by Emmert & Burrell and a note on a man wanting his wife to tremble with pleasure at home.
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Rock Mountain
Emmert & Burrell
Round Trip Fares Within 200 Miles Offered This Holiday
Fare and one third for round trip via C. M. & St. P. Ry to points within 200 miles on sale December 24, 25, 26 and December 31, January 1 and 2. Final limit January 10. J. B. Swart, Agent. Cameras Kodaks and supplies at Guenther's Drug store. Corner Galena Street and Galena Avenue.
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C. M
St. P. Ry
J. B. Swart
Guenther’s
Galena St
Galena Ave
Dodd's Kidney Pills Promoted as Rheumatism Cure
An advertisement from Datvin notes rheumatism as common in the state and attributes cures to Dodd's Kidney Pills. It cites a case of Patrick Welsh of 404 Lake Avenue who allegedly recovered after three boxes. Pills sold by druggists for 50 cents a box, six for $2.50, with ordering through Dodd's Medicine Co. Buffalo.
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Dodd
Datvin
Patrick Welsh
Lake Avenue
Fe Dodd’s Medicine Co
Buffalo
Local Bargains Offer Flour Candies and Nuts
A local shop advertises sacks of the best flour with money back satisfaction. A 25 cent offer buys a 10 pound sack of pure buckwheat flour with guaranteed full weight. For Christmas the store touts a large assortment of candies nuts and fruits and promises surprising prices.
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California
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Kriens
Ridott
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Jacob Cordes
Rev. Beyer
Seward
H. H. Carr & Co
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J. M. Tier
John Warnsted
H. Janssen
H. Caufforan
J. M. Iler
Lute Mitchell
Josie Neidigh
Maria Clingman
Clingman
P. Crom
McDonald
United Evangelical Church
Herman Bower
Cedarville Place
J. Weber Addams
Teo
Brown & Douumeyer
Chicago Great Western Railroad
Maple Leaf
Dr. Epicure
Uncle Josh
Dewey
Sampson
Schley
Hobson
Watson
Peart
Josh
Minnesota
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Sweeners
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Schulte
Siecke
Boston
Stephenson Street
A. J. Karcher
The
Harlow Business College
Juesday
Jack
New Lot
Goodyear
Jay Y
J. J. Nagle
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Freeport College of Commerce
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