Inauguration Planned for Illinois Officials in Springfield
Roy O. West announced a special committee to arrange the January 11 inauguration of Governor Deneen and state officers in Springfield. New officials include John G. Oglesby, Andrew Russell, and J. McCan Davis. A nonpartisan state board of control for charitable and penal institutions will be proposed to the General Assembly, with local visitation boards and streamlined finances. Opposition to centralized rural school control grows statewide as Chicago voices warn against losing local district power.
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Déeneen
Springfield
Roy O. West
Republican State Committee
Garret Def. Kinney
Peoria
Perry C. Bilis
Quincy
John A. Wheeler
Auburn
Deneen
John G. Oglesby
Andrew Russel
J. McCan Davis
Supreme Court
Springfield Dispatch
Board of Control
General Assembly
Illinois
Keators
Berry
Pembergon
McKenzie
Jones
Hull
Potter
Burton
State Board of Control
State Board of Charities
New York
Iowa
Chicago
Cook County
State Educational Commission
State Commission
Commission
Cooley
Mr. Cooley
Local residents depart for holidays and family visits
A string of personal holiday trips and family gatherings is noted. J H Groneman and family of Rockford visit Freeport. Luther Janssen spends Christmas with brother Fred in Ottowa. Several others, including teachers, professors, and relatives, travel to Damascas, Bloomington, St. Louis, Cleveland, California, and more for Christmas.
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J. H. Groneman
Rockford
Freeport
Luther Janssen
Fred
Ottawa
Thomas Scone
Arthur Tummell
Chicago
L. A. Herrick
J. P. Kramer
California
H. H. McMyler
Cleveland
Ohio
Minnie Davis
St. Louis
J. Spangler
Walnut Grove
Fred Gray
Dorothy
Bloomington
J.B. J. Dufour
Tampico, Sr
L. X. Dufour
St. Mary’s Church
County teachers questioned on twenty school topics
Supt Grove sends out questions to all county teachers to gather data on twenty subjects including enrollment attendance recitations library equipment maps dictionaries wall pictures and building condition to gauge the state of local schools and identify greatest needs
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Grove
Hbrary
Webster's International Dictionary
Local families return from Madison for holiday vacation
Karl Wagner Walter Schulte Mies Ilma Jungkunz Stephen Rig ney Will Ellis Quincy Jones Fritz Kunz and Miss Carrie Hoefer came back from Madison last night to spend the holiday with their parents, marking a festive family reunion.
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Karl Wagner
Walter Schulte
Mies Ilma_ Jungkunz
Stephen Rigney
Will Ellis
Quincy Jones
Fritz Kunz
Carrie Hoefer
Madison
Red Cross Stamps Sell at Bengeton's Jewelry Store
Red Cross stamps are on sale at Bengeton's jewelry store selling stamps to support charity. The item listing highlights affordable pricing and local availability for shoppers.
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Bengeton’s
Mothers urged to keep Mother Gray's Sweet?for Children
Advertises Mother Gray's Sweet for Children powders to relieve colds feverishness teething disorders headaches stomach troubles and constipation. Claims no failures and offers a free trial package to mothers by writing to Le Roy New York.
Burns and Johnson Ready for Battle in Sydney Ring
Tommy Burns and Jack Johnson prepare for the world heavyweight title bout in Sydney. Both fighters are in peak condition with Burns as slight favorite and Johnson confident of a knockout, amid heavy public interest and a $21,000 winner’s share.
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Sydney
Tommy Burns
James J. Jeffries
Jack Johnson
Peter Jackson
Burns
Johnson
America
Melbourne
Christmas School Event Draws Big Local Turnout
The Y M C A organized Sunday school Christmas entertainment at Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Gregorys home drawing about one hundred neighbors. The program featured children recitations songs and stereopticon views followed by Rev. H. L. Moore on The Meaning of Christmas Santa Claus distributed gifts.
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Organ Factory
G. W. Gregory
Lloyd Nischwonder
Jessie Keller
Emma Engler
Hannah Strandling
H. L. Moore
Santa Claus
Messrs. Kautenberg
Hoefer
Smedley and
Moore
Gregory
Marked for Death to Health by New Discovery
Mrs A C Williams of Backy recounts a graveyard cough lasting years. After using Dr King’s New Discovery from Jos Emmert’s drug store she reports weight gain and full health restoration. The medicine claims to cure coughs colds lung and throat diseases and prevent pneumonia with a trial bottle free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jos. Emmert’s
Notice to Patrons About Missed Papers
A brief notice requests patrons who do not receive their newspaper regularly to notify the office so delivery issues can be addressed.
Herpicide Endorsed by Barbers and Users Across States
Testimonials from James C. Rowe of Livingston Montana and others claim Herpicide cures dandruff stops hair loss and cleans the scalp. Orange McComb and H Otis of Champaign Illinois praise results while J J Bently Sheridan Wyoming notes scalp cleaning benefits. Sold by druggists with stamps for samples to The Herpicide Co Detroit Michigan two sizes 50c and 1.00 Geo F Swarts special agent.
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James C. Rowe
Tivingston
Mont
McComb
St. Anthony
H. Otis
Champaign
Fil
F. W. Woody
Ill
J. J. Bently
Sheridan
Wryo
Herpicide Co
Detroit
Mich
F. Swarts
Cleaning Return Policy for BB Dye Works Noted
To be cleaned, clothes must go to the BB Dye Works. We wish them returned if not made exactly right. Our pressing is guaranteed as well.
Freeport Water Company Announces January Rent Discount
The Freeport Water Company advertises that water rents due Jan 1 1900 may be paid in advance with a 10 percent discount. Office at 196 Van Burau St will be open from December 26 to January 1, except December 28. All flat rate customers urged to take advantage of the discount.
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van Burau St
Freeport Water Company
Notice on Debt Limitation by Spouse
Notice states that the signer will not be responsible for any debts contracted by his wife Mre. Fred H. Hinton after this date. The declaration is dated December 21.
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Fred H. Hinton
County Sheriff Play at Grand Opera House
A Western themed show titled The County Sheriff plays at the Grand Opera House on Wednesday December 30 with matinee and night performances. The advertisement emphasizes a strong cast and the rugged frontier scenes of strange arrivals, conflict, humor, and romance.
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Grand Opera House
The Man of the Hour Plays Grand Rockford
Big audiences applaud the American drama The Man of the Hour at the Grand Rockford on Christmas day. George Broadhurst’s biting treatment of graft entertains with wit and realism as the cast from William A. Brady and Joseph R. Grismer brings a star lineup from major cities.
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Rockford
George Broadhurst
Wm. A. Brady
Joseph R. Grismer
New York
Boston
Chicago
This Date in History Highlights People and Events
Silas Deane born in Groton Connecticut in 1737 dies in England in 1789. Napoleon assassination attempt in 1800. Kit Carson born in Madison County Kentucky. New Orleans steamboat began Western rivers in 1811. Ghent peace treaty 1814. US ships seized at Havana 1854. Wilmington bombing 1864. Johns Hopkins died 1873. Unsuccessful Southern Pacific train robbery near Burbank 1893.
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Silas Deane
France
Groton
Conn
England
Napoleon Bonaparte
Kit’? Carson
Madison County
Fort Lyon
Colo
New Orleans
Pittsburg
United States
Great Britain
Ghent
Havana
Wilmington
N. C
Johns Hopkins
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore
Southern Pacific
Burbank
California
Birth and rule of Guatemala's Cabrera on his 52nd birthday
Manuel Estrada Cabrera, born December 24 1856, became Guatemala's president in 1898 after Barrios's assassination. A Spaniard and liberal, his long rule faced internal strife including money issues and multiple assassination attempts. Regional disputes with El Salvador and Honduras drew US intervention for peace.
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Manuel Estrada Cabrera
Republic of
Guatemala
Barrios
Cabrera
Lfe
Salvador
Honduras
United States
Electric Bitters Touted by Ark Resident as Remedy
W C Kiester of Halliday Arkansas praises Electric Bitters as a remedy for malaria stomach and liver troubles and general weakness. The tonic purports to purify blood tone nerves and restore vigor. Money back if no help. 50 cents at Jos Emert's drug store.
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W. C. Kiester
Halliday
Ark
Jos
Emmert’s
New Feed Mill Opens for All Grain Grinding
Saxny and McKer announce a new feed mill offering grinding of all grain types for animal feed. Located at 387 West Freeport, telephone numbers listed for contact.
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Saxny & McKer
West Freeport
Brewers Agree Not to Deliver Beer on Sundays
A group of brewers including Baier Ohlendorf Scheuch Franz Baer Yellow Creek Brewery pledge to halt beer deliveries on Sundays and after midnight on Saturdays starting January 1 1000. The declaration lists Baier Ohlendorf Scheuch Bros Franz Bros Brewing Co Baer Bros and Yellow Creek Brewery as signatories and mentions 12 238dlw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baier & Ohlendorf
Scheuch Bros
Franz Bros. Brewing Co
Baer Bros.’ Brewing Co
Yellow Creek
Fall and Winter Styles on Sale at Thoren Tailor
Local tailor Br Thoren announces reductions on fall and winter styles at 204 Mackay Block. The sale offers clothing options described as temptingly affordable for those seeking good clothes.
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BR. Thoren
Mackay Block
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Republican State
Committee
Nonpartisan Board For Control
Lawrence Fraser
Sterling
Harry Strock
Polo
Prof
Phillips
Damascus
Ida Bluest
Brodhead
Wis
A.J. Parsons
Kenyon
A. N. Nickless
Buckeye
Virgina Richeson
Mrs. Morrison
Aledo, NL
Mrs. R. Ringdall
Warren Madden
Kingston
Mr. Madden
F.C. Rogers
Fond du Lac
C. W. McCaskill
Rogers
Wisconsin
N.S. W
Istic Honor
Jim Jeffords
Sam Langford
Bob Fitzsimmons
Jim Flynn
YM. C. A. Affairs
East Freeport Congregational Sunday School
Triangle Club
Austin Conzett
Glenn Wilfong
Harry Hufford
George Vickers
Fred Wilkins
Hans Block
Wheaton
James Palmer
Tlinois Central
Colvin Park
Gine
C. J. Sullivan
Illinois Central
W.j.young & Co
Opp
the Man of the Hour
Holiday Post
Otto Wagner
Galena Street
Robson
Merry Christmas
Third Ward Drug Store
Koenig Furniture Co
Crockery
U Fe
Stephenson & Ndorekieg Uy ‘tNasi
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