Larger quarters for inmates debated by Stephenson County Board
The Stephenson County Board of Supervisors discussed inmate overcrowding at the poor farm and voted to form a committee led by Henry Lichtenberger to study additional space, costs, and plans. Delegates were chosen for a Quincy convention. John Sprague, a new supervisor, advocates strict county expense control and opposed jury fees, stating he will be a money saver for the county.
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Stephenson County
Eells
Board of Supervisors
Henry Lichtenberger
Cooper
Rock Grove
Dittmar
Freeport
Schradermeyer
Florence
Flickinger
Jefferson
Winters
Lancaster
Quincy
Lichtenberger
Crotzer
Taggart
John Sprague
Loran Township
John
Lane
Committee On County Accounts
O. K’d
Sprague
A GOOD MANAGER KIND WORDS FOR O D WEAVER JR
A Chicago music journal lauds O D Weaver Jr former Freeporter now head of H D Bentleys Chicago office. The Presto notes Bentleys demand and wide distribution of piano and organ instruction books and says the factory holds nearly 10 000 piano stools ready for delivery as it expands to serve a growing global trade. Weaver credited for faithful service and competent management of eastern business.
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O. D. Weaver, Jr
Freeport
Chicago
The
Presto
Bentley
Mr. Bentley
Mr. Weaver
Proposals From Non-Union Companies Pressed in Fire Underwriting Crisis
Chicago Times-Herald reports proposals to non-Union firms for joint action to safeguard their interests amid a fire underwriting crisis. Secretary Trembor of the German of Freeport is pushing the movement and has sent a confidential letter urging prominent non-Union firms to respond and consider convening a conference.
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Chicago Times-Herald
Wm. Trembor
Freeport
Trembor
Commission
Syrup of Figs Promoted as Gentle Laxative for Children
The passage states that children are improved by the pleasant Syrup of Figs when a gentle laxative is needed, and notes that the true remedy is manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Co, only.
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California Fig Syrup Co
Suit Over a Note Between Lena Residents
In circuit court this morning H Biesemeier farmer near Lena sues Thomas Foley Lena for about 200 dollars over an endorsed note. Foley says Biesemeier should pay half and may settle. KekertMcDonald for Foley CrainCronkrite for Biesemeier. Also Judge Shaw grants Lizzie Harkins a divorce from William Harkins. Rocky Mountain Tea ad claims digestion and blood benefits.
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H. Biesemeier
Lena
Thomas Foley
Biesemeier
Foley
Kekert & McDonald
Crain and Cronkrite
Shaw
Lizzie Harkins
Wm. Harkins
Deaths of Fahey Snyder Tensel in Freeport area
John Fahey a Freeport resident dies at 4 30 am after lung trouble at his brother Patrick Fahey’s Winslow street home. He was about 29, born in County Clare Ireland, survived by father Patrick and four brothers and two sisters. Funeral plans not yet set. Harry Lester Snyder 18 dies of typhoid fever east of the city after long illness. He was born January 8 1881 in Lancaster Township. Funeral Sunday at 10 am. brother Albert ill in St Francis hospital. Mayor Baumgarten learns from California that his nephew Arthur Tensel. a new Philippine returnee, died there on December 11.
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John Fahey
Patrick Fahey
Winslow Street
Mr. Fahey
County Clair
Ireland
Patrick
Michael
Racine
Wis
James
Chicago
Tom
A. Knecht
Mary Fahey
Freeport
Dart
Indies
Mr. Dart
Fountain pens advertised by A. W. Ford & Son Jewelers
Local jeweler A. W. Ford & Son promotes two top brands, the Swan and Parker jointless fountain pens, inviting customers to judge the quality and visuals of the items.
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Swan
Parker
A. W. Ford & Son, Jewelers
Camp Meetin Time in Dialect Sermon and Irony
A dialect sermon recounts judgment day questions about repentance and honesty, narrated with a Black Southern vernacular voice. The piece ends with a promotional blurb for a tonic claiming miraculous properties, urging readers to beware impostors and trust the genuine product.
Wuna Art's Racket Store Sale Advertisement
A promotional notice offers half price savings on dolls, toys, albums, toilet sets, mani cure sets, work boxes, books, games, lamps, chamber sets, brushes, wall pockets, gloves and mittens at Wuna art's Racket Store located at the Galena and Van Buren Street corner.
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Wunaart
Three Nations Trumpeting Trade United by Blood and Sea
Ambassador Choate at a London Thanksgiving dinner declared America Britain and Germany are the three great commercial nations. He noted German blood flowing in the veins and asked how rivalry could arise while those ties endure. He predicted amity and quoted a brilliant woman saying England and America should join hands across the sea to assure world peace.
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Beecause
England
Germany
United States
Ambassador Choate
American Society of London
Choate
America
Great Britain
Joseph H. Choate
New York
Chicago
American Protests End Anguished Filipino Executions
Narrative recalls Lieutenant Gillmore of the Yorktown and a small party captured on Luzon's east coast in April. Gillmore, bound and about to be executed, protested as an American officer and gentleman. Aguinaldo intervened to halt the firing. Prisoners were later moved to Abra for two months' confinement.
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McCrackin
Oregon
Vignan
South Llocas
A. L. Sonnenshien
Gillmore
Yorktown
Luzon
San Isidro
J. C. Gillmore
Luna
Aguinaldo
Abra
Professor Newcomb Returns from European Triumph Tour
Professor Newcomb has returned to Washington after a triumphal European tour where colleagues showed respect and admiration. He received another degree from Oxford and was named a member of the Bureau des Longitudes of France. His itinerary included Tolland Engadine and part of Germany, with conferences at Wiesbaden.
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Newcomb
Washington
Europe
Accomplished Prince Sergius Wolfonsky in America
An accomplished prince and superintendent of the Russian imperial theatres, Prince Sergius Wolfonsky, is well known in America. He visited in 1809 as a ministry of education representative, lectured at Harvard and Cornell, then gave a series of lectures in Boston three years later. He is an author, lecturer, and acclaimed Russian stage actor.
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Sergius Wolfonsky
America
Ministry of Education
Ife
Tarvard
Cornell
Boston
Queen Victoria Sees Prince Albert as Guardian Angel
The queen states she has long been a spiritualist since widowhood. She claims Prince Albert promised to manifest to her after death and act as guardian angel, with his presence felt at many critical moments. Her enduring comfort lies in this awareness.
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Queen Victoria
Prince Albert
Episode In House Renting Ends With a Bold Move
In New York a tenant scene unfolds as Olive Melton and her mother press for a pricey March Street home. Mr. Dart detects their scheme while Harry Field, Olive’s admirer, confronts her about his manipulation. The flat goes to a widow, leaving Olive hopeful yet blocked in love and fortune.
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Larry Field
Olive
Harry
Mr. Dart
Nha
Warry Field
Olive Melton
Market closesMixed grain hogs rise in Chicago area
Chicago reports finish with May wheat at 69 34, May corn 334, May oats 243, pork 10.55, lard 5.65. Hogs at Union stock yards 26,000 head active, up 24c. Cattle 2,500 steady to strong. sheep 9,000 steady. Northwest receipts show varied totals. New York stock market summary provided by C. W. Killen.
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Cutoago
Board of Trade
Union
C. W. Killen
Fry’s Block
Dee
Ely
Chicago
Northwestern
Minneapolis
Duluth
Bucklin's Arnica Salve Cures War Injuries and Piles
A Civil War veteran from Newark Michigan suffered ulcers for 20 years until Bucklin's Arnica Salve healed them. The ad claims it cures cuts bruises burns boils felons corns skin eruptions and is the best pile remedy. 25 cent box sold by Emmert and Burrell druggists with a guarantee.
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G. B. Steadman
Newark
Mich
Bucklin
Emmert & Burrell
Rare week bargains from men’s tailor offer
For Men Only. I am offering rare bargains this week in suitings. Am I over stocked and will make you this week a $33 suite of clothes for $25. They will go with a rush. Get a bargain while you can. Joan S. Harpster, the up to date merchant tailor, Mdiw
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Iam
Joan S. Harpster
Christmas and New Year Rates on the Chicago Great Western
The Chicago Great Western Bay offers winter excursion tickets from Dec 23 to Jan 1 valid for return by Jan 2, 1900 to any line station within 200 miles for a fare and one third round trip. Inquiries may be made to any CGW agent or F H Lorp General Passenger and Ticket Agent 113 Adams St Chicago.
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Chicago Great Western Bay
Chicago Great Western
F. H. Lorp
Adams St
Chicago
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