Will contest heats up as Tarbox heirs clash in Grand Island
Mrs. Jennie Hayes, daughter of Horace Tarbox, arrived in Freeport to gather evidence for challenging her father’s will, filed for probate in Grand Island Nebraska. She joins siblings Mrs. Moore of Sidney and Frank Tarbox, with Dr. Jay Cochran of Leadville possible joiner, as they claim undue influence and mental unsoundness affected the will.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Hayes
Horace Tarbox
Clifton Cottage
Tarbox
Hayes
Fréeport
County’court
Grand Island
Neb
Frank
Jay Cochran
Leadville
Colo
Das. S. Cochran
Freeport
Chicago
Secret society officers elected in Lena and area
Dec 24 reports elections in Wm. R. Goddard post ACR Isabelle Chapter and Masons naming officers for the coming year. Also local church Christmas plans, student arrivals for the holidays, reunions, and health reminders amid holiday notes from Lena and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Seyler
C. Deri
Ee Isabelle Chapter
E.S
Ella Kaufman
J. H. Rife
W. P
J.D. Hinds
B.S. Kaufpon
J. A. Rife
D. MiDeGraff
J.D
Beulah Shoesmith
Chicago University
Jesse
Arthur Gates
Northwestern
Ab Evanston
Bertha Roush
Milwaukee Normal
Daisy Damert
Carthage
Kate Rising
Emma
Miller
Toulon
Ill
A. A. Krape
Florence Taylor
Braceville
H.A. van Brunt
Geneva
O. J. Wilsey
J. L. Albright
Milwaukee
Rebecca Manny
Freeport
W. EB. Bowker
Chicago
Graham
Aspinwall
Blanche Harris
Nan. Whittemeyer
Lena
M. E
Baptist Church
Willoughby Whipple
Belvidere
D. W. McCarthy
G.S. Roush
C. H. Ducr
Eagle Grove
Miltenberger
M. E. Watson
Robbed the Grave Discovery of a Philadelphia Patient
John Oliver of Philadelphia recounts a dire illness eased by Electric Bitters after three doctors gave up. One bottle brought quick improvement, three weeks restore health, and he credits the remedy with saving his life. Emmert & Burrell sell bottles for 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Oliver
Philadelphia
Emmert & Burrell’s
Market closing quotes and funeral notice at court house
The closing Board of Trade quotations show mixed prices for beef pork and grains with December and May futures listed. Veterans of John A. Davis post G A R are invited to attend the funeral of Mrs Taggart at 10:30 in the courthouse vestibule, led by Commander Z T F Runner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osttoano
Dee
Jamal
John A. Davis Post
Court House
Cold Wave Promises Snow and Freezing Temps Ahead
The Illinois Central signals a cold wave from the signal service bureau predicting zero degree temperatures and heavy snowfall tomorrow. Tonight at 7 30 admission tickets for the opera house opening may be reserved at Moogk s drug store with a long line expected before the start as crowds gather for tickets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois Central
Signal Service Bureau
Moogk
Moogk’s
Sunday School Christmas Exercises and Socials
Sunday School exercises for the infant class at First Presbyterian were held in the church parlors this afternoon and this evening a stereopticon entertainment and social for all scholars at 7 o'clock. A children's Christmas festival will be held this evening at old Temperance hall for Grace Episcopal Sunday school scholars. Exercises run from 7 to 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Sunday School
Old Temperance’ Hall
Scholars of
Grace Episcopal Church
Beecham's Pills Advertised Relief in Fifteen Minutes
An old newspaper advertorial promises quick relief for a yellow skin condition and stomach discomfort. It touts Beecham's Pills as the standard laxative, easily tolerated by stomach and bowels, claiming positive relief in about fifteen minutes. Price is 25 cents per box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beecham
Trouble Brews for Krueger in Johannesburg protest
A mass meeting protested the murder of an Englishman HWdegear by a policeman. Five thousand attended, no speeches due to Transvaal law. An appeal to Queen Victoria circulated, a deputation to the British consul appointed. Jones the policeman aroused cries of Lynch him as 200 Pretoria police manned a fort. Bail denied, he stays jailed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johannesburg
Hwdegear
Transvaal
Queen Victoria
Jones
Pretoria
Local News Roundup From Daxora And Botton
From Our Own Correspondent reports Christmas visits, retirements and travels among residents of Daxora and Botton. Highlights include Ethel Brubake Brubake leaving for Raleigh to visit her father, Rev Geo Walker’s church ties in Illinois, and multiple guests aging through holidays with relatives in Freeport Freeport and Lena. A revival at the Presbyterian Church continues with Evangelist Bulgen assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daxora
Ethel Brubaker
Raleigh
Will
B. F. Brubake
Wm Askey
Tlishment
Freeport
Hutchison Barr
Red Oak
Geo. V. Walker
Ohio
Walker
College of Northern Illinois
Lutheran Church
E.' F. Smith
Lena
Dakota
Hee
J.D. Lapp
Malta
Jas. M. Barry
S. P. Harnogees
Iowa
H. A. Young
J. H. Brown
Keithsburg
Presbyterian Church
Cullen
Evangelist Bulgen
Geo, Beam
McCormick Theological Institute
Chicago
A. T. McElhiney
Harry Walker
Fred Clump, Sr
Smith
Oregon
Isaiah Smith
H. T. Milliken
John, Brown
J.r.young
West Morland
Kas
Presbyterian
Methodist
Ted
Local Couples Wed in Area Churches Across Holiday Week
From Our Own Correspondent Winstow Dec 26 H M Yarger of Orangeville and Miss Julia Gearhart wed at Monroe parsonage Rev Geo W Case Also Charles Bartholomew and Hattie Gearhart married in Freeport Ed Daughenbaugh and Miss Ethel Ritzman wed in Orangeville They plan to stay in Iowa before returning to Orangeville New marriages noted include Max P Splinter and Maria L Abrahams Mrs Samantha Skinner ill with pneumonia Residents visit kin over Christmas and a midwinter fair action announced with a special sale planned in Winslow
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winstow
H. M. Yarger
Orangeville
Julia Gearhart
Monroe
Geo. W. Case
Charles Bartholomew
Hattie Gearhart
Ethel Ritzman
Ed Daughenbaugh
Freeport
Iowa
W. H. Phelps
South Wayne
Rock City Notes From Our Own Correspondent
Roos Crry report Christmas visits by Robt Rohrbach in St Louis and Chas Foster in Burlington. Dr C H Bokhof and Irvin Schoch holidaying in Clinton and Freeport. Savannah High School pupil C S Young on vacation with T B Young family. KE Youngblut to Moline for implement purchases. Miss Gladys Leonard visiting T B Young. Orangeville quartet entertained at Farmers hall with warm reception. Rock Run Mutual Fire Insurance to hold annual election Jan 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock City
Roos Crry
Robt. Rohrbach
St. Louis
H. Rohrbach
Foster
Burlington
Nancy Foster
Clinton
Wis
Irvin
Chas. Schoch
Freeport
Davis
A. J. Foster
Dakota
The
Rock: Run Mutual Fire Insurance Company
Gladys Leonard
Savannah
T. B. Young
Orangeville
Farmers’ Hall
Local Correspondent Notes Holiday Visits and a Funeral
From Our Own Correspondent Roox Grover Dec 26 H F Wagner wife and son Earl visiting Savanna over the holidays Abs Miller near Dixon visiting John Widman Albert Hoffmeister went to Iowa for holidays C F Bennehoff and wife in Freeport Willis Rockey family at Monroe G O Frankeberger and Jess Raymer at Freeport J H Kramer Berlin preparing to build a large barn John G Keister and family Broadhead Wis Ira Goodrich and non Durand spent Christmas at A W Frankeberger J J Shaffer did business in Freeport Mrs E J Bolender is very low with quick consumption not expected to live long Mrs A W Frankeberger under doctor’s care George I Weber died two miles west of the village Friday Dec 23 funeral at Lutheran and Reformed Church Monday afternoon Dec 26
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roox Grover
H. F. Wagner
Earl
Mr. Wagner
Savanna
Abs Miller
Near Dixon
John Widman
Albert Hoffmeister
Iowa
C. F. Bennehoff
Freeport
Willis Rockey
Monroe
G. O. Frankeberger
Jess Raymer
J. H. Kramer
Berlin
John G. Keister
Broadhead
Wis
Ira Goodrich
Non Durand
A. W
A. W. Frankeberger
George I
Weber
Bucklen's Arnica Salve Advertisement Claims
An old advertisement proclaims Bucklen's Arnica Salve as the best salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions. It promises a cure for piles with no pay if unsatisfied and guarantees satisfaction or money refunded. Sold by Emmert & Burre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucklen
Emmert & Burre
Read Our Advertisement Compare With Others
Extracted ad copy lists numerous grocery items with bulk prices and brands. Items include corn starch 12 Tbs for 25c, Kingsford starch 6 lb box 18c, oat meal 26 lb 1b, maple city soup bars, Ivory soap 0.45, Baker's chocolate, Dr Price baking powder, matches, prunes, cereals, crackers, cookies, and various canned goods. Also advertised are flour, sugar, coffee, cocoa, and nuts with price references and bulk quantities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingsford
Isi
Baker's
Dr. Price
Eabee Dev
le Now
Prunes Ois
J.T
Pillsbury’s
S.e
Japan
Meat and Sausage Prices Slashed in Local Advert
A list of meat department items shows bulk sausage and liver sausage with unclear price notes, plus fresh pork roast and ham offerings. Oysters priced by the quart and canned butterine promoted as a cheaper alternative appear among the ads.
Catalog of Apparel and Accessories Listed in Lead Items
A dense list of clothing and accessory items including aprons hoods bags hose baskets card cases pin cushions belts collars dress goods skirts shawls silks for gentlemen ear muffs shirts overcoats fancy shirts ties umbrellas walking sticks house jackets cardigan jackets Oxford mufflers suspenders suits pants shirts pajamas night robes fur gloves dress glove mittens wristlers bath robes handkerchiefs mufflers collars cuffs scarf pins studs cuff buttons sweaters caps.
East via Washington Tickets From Chicago at Same Rates
Tickets to Philadelphia and New York via Washington are offered at the same Pennsylvania Short Lines rates as direct lines from Chicago. Through trains depart Chicago Union Station daily at 10:30, 11:00, 5:30, 8:00 and 10:00 p.m. For further information contact H. M. Dering, agent, 288 South Clark Street, Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
New York
Washington
Pennsylvania
Chicago
Poe Ton
Ering
P. Agt
South Clark Street
Chicago Union Station
H. Ft. Dering
A. G. Ceagent
South
Clark Street
Chi
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mae
Dr. Woods Norway Pine Syrup
Emmert & Burrell
the ‘Closing Board” of Trade
Trouble Brews
Krueger
Vitlanders
Spokane
Wash
Colytile
Anderson
Harry Humphrey
Nez Perces
Cour d’Alenes
Lydia Belman
Diffenbaugh’s
Hook Mountain
Bery Goods
Lewis
John Kline
Sycamore
Epworth League
John Hamm
Jennie Ligget
Frank’ McLarnon
Churchville
F. W. Bolton
Mt. Carroll
Charles Walbaum
Centennial
J. W. ‘Funston
Hart’s Cemetery
T. Turner
Eleroy
C. E. le
Will Stevens
H. O. van Brocklin
Geo, Fullrath
JS. A. Diehl
Wm. P. Roberts
Laporte City
Winslow
J. Emmett Reeves
Thorntown
Potris D. Snp
C. Cogr
Liege da
Rock Grove
Mitchell
Stephenson St. Fe
Stephenson
Brazil
Filberta
Iit
Meat Department
Stephenson St
Freeport, I
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