Lincoln centennial commission named by governor
Springfield December 24 Special to the Journal Governor Deneen under a joint resolution of the forty fifth general assembly appoints a Springfield based commission to arrange the February 12 1909 Lincoln birth centennial celebration. Members include Senator Shelby M Cullom Lieutenant Governor L Y Sherman Secretary James A Rose and others. The legislature provided for no payment to the commissioners.
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Springfield
Ill
Deneen
Forty-Fifth General Assembly
Abraham Lincoln
United States
Shelby M. Cullom
L. Y. Sherman
James A. Rose
J. O. Humphrey
Alfred Orendorff
James A. Creighton
John W. Bunn
William Jayne
James A. Connelly
Nicholas Roberts
HE. L. Chapin
Edward D. Keyes
Ren. F. Caldwell
P. Barton Warren
Edgar 8. Scott
Castro Abandons Venezuelan Presidency Bid
Cipriano Castro told the Associated Press he virtually abandons his bid for the Venezuelan presidency. He will stay two more weeks in a private sanitarium and has no plans to disclose future moves.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Cipriano Castro
Castro
Man Dead in New York Fire at 122 West 127th Street
A five story apartment building at 122 West 127th Street caught fire early today. One man was killed and three others were seriously burned as tenants and firefighters conducted a rapid rescue, saving many lives.
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Associated Press
New York
West 127Th Street
Stock Brokers Suspended for Three Years
W H Martin and Thomas W Moorehead of Marshall Spader Co were suspended from the stock exchange for three years for violation of the rules.
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Associated Press
New York
W. H. Martin
Thomas W. Moorehead
Marshall, Spader & Co
The
Stock Exchange Today
Fire destroys major stables in Lima killing twenty seven horses
Lima Ohio December 24 Fire last night wiped out the Davis and Sons stables. Twenty seven horses perished in the blaze with an estimated loss of twenty five thousand dollars.
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Associated Press
Lima
Ohio
Davis & Sons
SAYS SONS ARE DRUNKARDS IN STOCKTON SUIT
A suit filed in Galena lists Charles Bowman and Mrs Bowman as plaintiffs against Stockton saloonkeepers Gottlieb Speth C F Perry Fred Perry E D Gates James McCarthy Daniel D Donahue S A Dales and Charles McCarry seeking ten thousand dollars damages for selling liquor to and creating habitual drunkards among the plaintiffs two sons aged seventeen and older.
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Galena
Chas, Bowman
Stockton
Charles and
Va Bowman
Gottlieb Speth
C. F. Perry
Fred Perry
E. D. Gates
James McCarthy
Daniel D. Donahue
A. Dales
Chas. McCarry
Ordinance Filed Extending American Street Through City
A city ordinance extending American Street has been filed with the clerk of the circuit court. The action seeks to widen or extend the street and awaits formal processing by local government offices. The filing marks an administrative step toward street development and public works authority.
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Circuit Court
Valuable Property for Sale in Freeport
J. O. Paule announces a sale of a seven room house at 15 Winnebago St with bath, cellar, barn, and five lots at Wright and Madison, plus a five room cottage, wind mill, water tank, and option for a complete concrete plant near the I.C.A. R.A. shop. New phone 848.
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Freeport
Winnebago St
Wright and
Madison
Two Arrests by Federal Officers in Postal Case
Federal officers arrested Henning Carlson of Rockford and John Bauer in a postal law case. Carlson is charged with cashing a $75 money order payable to a man with the same name, and Bauer with sending an obscene letter through the mails. Carlson, a Spokane worker visiting Rockford, aided by Col. Dement, is held on $500 bond. Bauer posts $200 bond.
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United States
Walter Mack
Rockford
Col
Henry D. Dement
Post Office
Henning Carlson
John Bauer
Spokane
Wash
Young Carlson
Col. Dement
Henning Carlsons
Uncle Sam
Dement
Carlson
Green
Freeport
Mack
Mr. Mack
Louis F. Brunkalo
Kenosha
Wis
Bauer
Chicago
Contested Cramer Stevens Election Goes Back to Court
The Cramer Stevens election contest continues in county court with a cross bill mirroring the answer. Judge Clarity overruled striking the cross bill. Replication due by 1 30 and a hearing set for demurrer and petitions next Saturday at 10.
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Cramer-Stevens
Ar. Stevens
Cramer
Canvays
Board of Election
Stevens
Clarity
Ascher's East Freeport Office Prepares for Santa Kids
William Ascher's office in East Freeport hums as the Santa fund gears up for a toy and candy distribution tomorrow at 7 AM. About 2,500 children will receive sacks of candy walnuts fruit and a ticket to the Majestic with 2,600 pounds of candy 2,600 mouth organs 40 banana bunches 12 barrels of apples and 8,000 tickets. This is his nineteenth year of giving with annual costs nearing $400.
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William
Ascher
East Freeport
Mr. Ascher
The
Majestic
Santa Claus
Freeport
LARCENY OF WATCH NABS MILLER IN ROCKFORD TO FREEPORT
C A Miller alias H A Lane was arrested by Chief Bargren in Rockford for attempting to steal a watch from Emil Haeni. Miller, once a railroad man, resided in Freeport and traded at Haeni’s jewelry store. He lent a watch on trust, then fled to Rockford, tried to sell it, and was captured. He faces charges and is said to be wanted on other cases.
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C. A. Miller
H. A. Lane
Bargren
Rockford
Freeport
Emil Haeni
Miller
Haeni
Dubuque
Dubuque. Mr. Haeni
Ele
Illinois Central
Booth results and participant list from county meet
The fragment lists competitors and scores: W. T. Hutchinson Lancaster .24 Selma A. Wolerner Dakota .21 M. Vosburg Freeport and AG Maud Pensinger same septeen AB Frank E. Nott Dakota 21 Violet Warrick Rock Grove .21.
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W. T. Hutchinson
Lancaster
Selma A. Wolerner
Dakota
Freeport
The
AG Maud Pensinger
Same
Seveen AB
Frank E. Nott
Violet Warrick
Rock Grove
Wick and Afflicted. State on Mrs Young condition critical
The report notes Mrs Joseph Young remains in critical condition while under care as authorities assess her distressing health status.
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Joseph Young
Xmas Turkey Dinner at the Roy Cafe
A historic clipping advertises a Xmas turkey dinner at the Roy Cafe for 25 cents with chop suey described as a specialty. The short ad highlights cheap holiday meals and casual dining options in a neighborhood venue.
Primary Law Changes City Elections in Freeport
A new city primary law requires all candidates for city offices to run in a primary on March 9 with party labels and separate tickets. Petitions must be filed 20 days before the primary with the city clerk. Some candidates may run independently, but their names appear on the ballot.
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Freeport
Majestic announce 3000 feet film program for Christmas
Manager Guiteau has arranged 3000 feet of films for the Christmas program at the Majestic. The Fakir's Dream is among the pictures and is praised as perhaps the funniest yet shown there. Six pictures in all form a carefully selected lineup for the holiday event.
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Guiteau
The
Majestic
Winslow Register Opens New Volume With Flourishing Run
The Winslow Register begins its fourteenth volume after closing thirteenth with strong growth. Editor Deam steers a locally focused, first class paper that serves Winslow residents with robust coverage.
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Winslow Register
Deam
Register
Winslow
White horses frighten wagon down Galena street
A team of white horses hitched to a hay rack ran at a mad pace late yesterday afternoon down Galena street. The wagon front wheels were broken before bystanders halted the runaway.
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Galena Street
Opening Today at William E. Guy’s Saloon on Chicago Street
William E. Guy opened a finely furnished saloon on Chicago street with a grand opening today. A young pig was served during the day and will be served again this evening as part of ongoing celebrations.
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William E. Guy
Chicago Street
Young Pig
Woodmen Pay Policy for Late Gaulrapp in Freeport
A. L. Gilbert of Freeport camp M W A reports receiving a $2,000 check from the head office in payment of the policy held by the late John Gaulrapp. The Woodmen organization confirms the settlement.
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A. L. Gilbert
Freeport Camp
John Gaulrapp
Court Adjourns. January Circuit Session Set
The circuit court adjourned this morning until Monday January dth. Judge Baume will preside at the January meeting. Judge Farrand returned to his home at Dixon this morning.
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Baume
Farrand
Dixon
New Life Pill Promises Gentle Health Cure
An old advertisement touts Dr King’s New Life Pill as a painless remedy that avoids dangerous operations like appendix removal and claims to cure constipation headache biliousness and malaria for 25 cents at Jon Emmert’s drug store.
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New Kentucky Coal
Sanford -Zartman Zax
St. Beth
Mechanie
Red Cross
Weiss & Co
Joseph Emmert Eelet
Stephenson St
Freeport Building and Loan Association
C. F. Hildreth
Sec’y
Iowa—Fair
South
Lincoln
Deeneen
Commission OF
Citizens
Sue Stockton
Want Celuma
Hillmer
White Ask
Henry van Dyke
H. A. Hillmer Company
Exchange
J. 0
Postal Laws
Deputy Marshal
Cramer. Stevens
William Ascher
Journal
Tong
Christmas
Charles D. Knowlton, Jr
la Moure County
N. D
Charles D. Knowlton
All
Talking Machines
Court House
Christmas Postals
Sheffield Plate
C.H. Little & Co
Union
Brokhausen & Hill
the Majestic
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