4 O Clock Pm Presbyterians To Merge
Committees from the Presbyterian and Cumberland Presbyterian churches meet in St Louis to finalize plans for a doctrinal union. They aim to unite boards colleges presbyteries and synods with a corporate union plan to be submitted to May assemblies in Des Moines and Decatur.
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St. Louis
General Assemblies
Presbyterian and
Cumberland
United States
Southerland Hotel
Presbyterian Church
Des Moines
Cumberland Church
Decatur
President Morales Flees as Troops Pursue
San Domingo December 26 special dispatch reports President Morales left the capital for an unknown destination. Government troops pursued him after a large battle ten miles from the city. It is believed rebel commander General Pinemtel may have attacked him. The president’s whereabouts are unknown.
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San Domingo
Morales
Pinemtel
Plan big wedding present for Miss Roosevelt
Citizens of eastern Oregon have launched a popular subscription drive to raise eight hundred thousand dollars as a wedding present for Miss Alice Roosevelt. The plan caps contributions at ten cents per person and aims to fund the gift by year end.
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Miss Roosevelt
Baker City
Ore
Oregon
Miss Alice Roosevelt
New Japanese Ambassador Appointed to United States
Washington December 26 Special Secretary Root announced viscount Siuze Aoki has been named the new Japanese ambassador to the United States.
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Washington
Root
Viscount Siuze Aoki
First girl for S. M. Mannix family at Christmas
S. M. Mannix and wife welcomed a seven pound girl as a Christmas present. The couple are proud parents of their first daughter. The Sons of Veterans plan to elect officers tonight. William C. Wright & Co extends their cut price sale on misses and ladies shoes to January 1. Don’t miss this sale and read the Journal’s want column.
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S. M. Mannix
Wm. C. Wright & Co
Daniel Adamson Dies in Freeport at 71
Daniel Adamson a Freeport retired businessman in the paint and wall paper trade died this morning at 9 10 oclock after several weeks illness He was born August 23 1834 in Westport Ireland and educated in Manchester England He built a vast career in painting taught art and decorative work and retired twenty years ago He leaves children Mary E Olin John E George T and Charles F with Daniel P in Denver, and his funeral will be held Thursday at 2 pm.
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Daniel Adamson
Freeport
Mary E. Olin
Galena Street
Adamson
Freeport Commandery No
Evergreen Lodge
J. E. Adamson
West Street
Mr. Adamson
Westport
Ireland
Manchester
England
John
Margaret Adamson
America
Chas, F
Daniel P
Denver
School of Design
Toronto
Canada
New York
Illinois
Freeport Pioneer Fred Mattert Dies of Bright's Disease
Fred Mattert longtime Freeport resident and tailor born in Germany in May 72 years ago died this morning after a brief illness. He was a member of Freeport commandery and longtime associate of John Harpster. Survived by two sons J Frederic and George M of Sibley Iowa and three daughters Vicenta M Alice and Cora of Freeport. Funeral likely Thursday.
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Fred Mattert
Freeport
Bright
Mr. Mattert
John 8. Harpster
Germany
America
Mary Mellors
J. Frederic
George,m
Sibley, In
Vicenta M
Alice
Cora
Timms Brother of Freeport Pioneer Dies in Oklahoma
telegram from Wellsborough Oklahoma announces the death of Wm Q Timms. born 1839 in Kent township to James and Lucy Timms pioneers who moved to Freeport area after the Blackhawk War. he married Ellen Huggins in Fair Play Wisconsin forty five years ago and had multiple children and tenants farming in Oklahoma before his death.
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B. IF. Timms
Wm. QO. Timms
Wellsborough
Oklo
Mr. Timms
Freeport
Stephenson County
Kent Township
James
Lucy Timms
Galena
Fair Play
Wis
Ellen Huggins
Fairplay
Lena
David City
Lincoln
Neb
Oklahoma
Timms
Weda Fullmer
Kansas City
Airs
Belle Bean
McGee
Shawnee
Local News and Social Briefs From Rockford Area
Mr and Mrs J percent Rover of Rockford spent Christmas with Mr and Mrs C Kistner Nelson James underwent a serious operation on his right hand F C Hicks German professor at Monmouth IL is visiting his cousin Mrs J B Hoy Rev D W Rose and son from Blairsville PA visited local friends Allington Bros played music for a Ridott dancing party Freeport residents attended Clara Pfeiffer and Emma Fryer won dolls at Central Dry Goods class party of Embury church Dec 27 Mrs P O Stiver broke her left arm after slipping on ice G A R ladies meet at hall new officers to be installed Rev John A Bright evangelist from Topeka will begin meetings in Clarno on Dec 31
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D. W. Rose and Son
Blairsville
Allington Bros
Ridott
John A. Bright
Topeka
Kan
Monroe
Stephenson County
Clarno
Three Wills Probate in County Court Proceedings
The county court entered orders probating the wills of Theodore Bassler Gottleib Iserman and Conrad Kortner. Iserman of Rock Run left $500 to Orval Thomas $1,000 to Frank Thomas $2,500 to Lida Iserman and other bequests to children with remainder to be divided among offspring. Kortner of Loran township bequeaths $1,500 to Mary Steineke $500 to Anna Kahl $500 to Lena Edler $500 to Frederick C. Kortner $500 to Henrietta Schoch $1,000 to Simon Kortner $1,500 to Lydia Kortner $1,500 to Conrad Kortner $1,700 to Alvina Kortner and remainder to his children. Bassler’s will dated December 15, 1891 leaves all real estate and personal property to his widow Mrs. Bassler, executrix.
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Theodore Bassler
Gottleib Iserman
Conrad Kortner
Rock Run
Henry
Andrew
George
Amos
Mary
Orval Thomas
Frank Thomas
Lida Iserman
Conrad Kort
Bassler
Wilcoxon Case Continued to March Term
The fourth week of the December term of the circuit court opened this morning. The case of M. H. Wilcoxon against T. D. Wilcoxon has been continued to the March term.
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M. H. Wilcoxon
T. D. Wilcoxon
Mrs Austin’s Pancakes Delight for Crispy Mornings
In a brisk morning scene, Mrs Austin’s pancake mix or recipe offers a comforting breakfast option. The note highlights a tasty start to the day with a homey, inviting flavor that suits cold, crisp mornings. The reference implies a ready preference for Mrs Austin in winter breakfasts.
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Mrs. Austin
Thousands of candy boxes on display in Freeport window
L. Buonin & Sons promote a holiday candy display claiming the largest variety in Illinois with brands such as Allegretti Lowney Gunther Russ Lyon's and more. The ad touts purity cleanliness and no adulteration and invites viewing the window at Mechanic and Stephenson Streets.
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Freeport
Illinois
Allegretti
Lowney’s
Bunte Spoehr & Co
Gunther's
Russ Chocolate
Lyon’s
Mechanic and Stephenson
Ana
Insurgents Seize Stations as Red Flags Fly Across Railways
Rebels and troops clash at Kazan and Nicholai stations with heavy casualties. Insurgents take Perove and Liubertzy depots, red flags fly over buildings, hospitals and homes overflow with wounded as a universal suffrage law is proclaimed by St Petersburg and Moscow amid upheaval. The electoral measure extends widely but awaits national assembly decision.
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Moscow
Kazan
Nicholai
Perove
Liubertzy
St. Petersburg
N National Assembly
Illinois Weather Outlook for Christmas Week
Chicago forecast says fair tonight with rising clouds overnight. Temperatures increase through Wednesday night as cloudiness thickens.
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Chicago
Illinois
Market Report and Union Stock Yards Prices
Chicago closes with May wheat at 875, May corn 4dd4tg, May oats 3134-7. January pork 8s13.65-67, January lard 7.40, January ribs 7.17. Cattle 18,000 strong with Beeves 3.50 to 4.40, cows and heifers 1.50 to 4.75, stockers 2.50 to 4.25. Hogs 20,000 up to 10 higher, mixed butchers 5.00 to 5.30, good heavy 5.15 to 5.85, rough heavy 4.95 to 5.10, light 4.95 to 6.25. Sheep 18,000 strong 4.00 to 5.90.
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Chicago
Board of Trade
Union
The Prudent Citizen as Lender and Real Estate Security
The text advocates prudent lending by individuals, stressing the risk of over lending when acting alone. It argues that higher rates and misjudged values tempt overextension, and asserts that real estate remains the most evident and reliable security due to its clear value.
Basketball Tonight Austin High vs Freeport at Y M C A
Austin High of Chicago faces Freeport High in a fast paced basketball game at the Y M C A. Austin boasts last year’s Illinois title and strong veteran presence while Freeport, improving this season, promises a tight match. Lineups feature Hime and Herrington for Freeport and Schmuetzle, Peifer, and Erwin for Austin.
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Austin High School
Chicago
Freeport High School
Austin
Illinois
Freeport
Herrington Schmuetzle
Ross Hoefer
Luebbing
Peifer Erwin Ulrigh
Clement Hawke
Gilmore Ellis Las
A J Robson Improves After Serious Illness
A J Robson who has been seriously ill is improving. Sophia Secker remains on the sick list.
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A. J. Robson
Sophia Secker
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure Promises Digestion Relief
Advertisement claims Kodol Dyspepsia Cure digests foods and enables digestion to form tissue-building blood. It relieves sour stomach belching heartburn and indigestion, described as palatable and strengthening. Sold by all druggists.
Fine residence for sale on Carreall Street
For sale a large new residence on Carreall Street Lot 63 by 168 feet east front with every known improvement. good barn, elegant location, and intact. Price very moderate. The house is too large for the current owner but a beauty and should command a ready sale.
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Carreall Street
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Rockford
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F. C. Hicks
Monmouth, NL
J. B. Hoy
Clara Pfeiffer
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Central Dry Goods
Embury Church
P.O. Stiver
G. A. R. Hall
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Buonial & Sons
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North Galena Av
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Freeport, Ll
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