Multiple Republican primary candidate declarations across counties
Several individuals announce candidacies for county treasurer sheriff and other offices. Names include B G Cooper Dewitt. Ever Olson. Brubaker. William W Kraph. Henry Ritzman. Ongoing announcements note candidacies are subject to Republican primary decisions in various counties and districts.
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Dewitt
B.G. Cooper
Braphensont County
Olson
Mysalf
Stephenson County
Brubaker
General Assembly
Iilnois
Republican Party
William W. Kraph
Bohoola
Henry Ritzman
Personal Record of Amboy and Chicago Passages
A crowded list of Amboy and Chicago connections appears with guests, travelers, and visitors from Amboy to Polo, Chicago, Rockford, and Sycamore. Notables include Mrs. Fehr, Miss Emma Rippberger, and Judge Stearns, among others, with multiple transits and visits noted across the region during the holiday period. Also referenced are church and social notices, a prayer meeting plan, and an advertisement for a sale and DeWitt’s Early Risers promoting health benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mre. F. Fehr
Amboy
J. F. Fleck Tratin
Baileyville
Mica Fannie Pettepiece
Polo
G. B. Turneatire
Henry Kochsmeier
Chicago
William Guyer
Joe Benaton
Oregon
J. A. Jardine
A. P. Williams
J. H. Stearns
Dan Murphy
C.J. Sullivan
John J. Council
Charles Betts
O. B. Bidwell
H. 8. Capron
Emma Rippberger
Regina
Alma Vaupel
M. J. Steen
Bert Chase
Sophia Osknee
C. D. Cramer
John
G. M. Kleckner
George
Rockford
I. E. Beckmire
Tiensing
Iowa
James Lozier
J. L. Hughes
Narrow Escape Tells of Freeport Gang Case and Mysterious Stranger
William Bigelow of Rockton recalls the 1860s theft ring that shocked Freeport and Rockford. A Chicago detective steered the case to Rev. Node, leading to conviction of a band of thieves and a mysterious stranger who haunted Bigelow, rumored to seek his silence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Bigelow
William Bigelow
Rockton
Freeport
People's Dry Goods
Stine Corner
F. A. Shhulz
Rockford
Richard Oglesby
Ilinois
Wisconsin
Illinois
C. L. Currier
Rhodes
Orew
Chicago
Jacob Mease
Mease
Shang" Noyes
Mr. Mease
DlijMois
Memphis
Tenn
Cus
Mr. Node
Node
L. L. Munn
McKenna in Court for Grand Jury Bail Bond Issued
John McKenna and accomplice Johny Maker faced Mobile police court after stealing a horse and tig from Walter Snyder in front of St. Joseph's church while Snyder attended morning services. McKenna waived examination, bound over to the grand jury under $100 bail with his father signing bonds. attorney McDonald present. Also: United Brethren Ladies Aid to host chicken pie supper tomorrow evening at church parlors with 45 cent admission.
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Bentley
John McKenna
Johny Maker
Walter Snyder
St. Joseph's Church
Snyder
Sunde
Ambury
McDonald
Ladies’ Aid Society of the United Brethren Church
Bucklen’s Arica Salve touted for sores and eyes
No secret about Bucklen’s Arica Salve curing cuts boils fever sores and sore eyes. Dr L Gregory of Hope Texas says it cured a bad sore in a short time and everything was okay for sore eyes. 25 cents at Joseph Emmert’s drug store. Read the columnist’s wart column.
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Tark
Nowe
Crookdom
Node
Dick Oglesby
Oglesby
State
Bucklen
O. K
DR. L. Gregory
Hope
Texas
Joseph Emmert
Farmers Plan For Annual Institute Meeting
The Stephenson County Farmers Institute schedules its annual session on January 18 and 19 in the circuit court room at the courthouse with the Domestic Science association in session. University of Illinois speakers, music under Prof. L A Ful wilder, and a 25 cent admission mark the program. Officers include President Stephen Rigney and Secretary L M Swanzey. Local institutes follow in Davis Winslow and Pearl City with talks on corn breeding soils dairying and plant growth. Indigestion remedy promotions and pancake flour ads appear in the same notice.
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Stephenson County Farmers’ Institute
Eirocuit
Court House
Domestic Science Association
University of Ilinois
L. A. Fulwider
Freeport High School
Stephen Rigney
Red Oak
L. M. Swanzey
Ridott
F. B. Walker
Dakota
E. D. Herbert
The
Thomas Richards
Eleroy
G. W. Shippey
Freeport
Fyening
J. Stanley Brown
Joliet
Davis
Winslow
Pearl City
Rigney
Chas. Foss
Cedarville
Theodore Ellis
The Sambo Girl Comes to Grand Opera House
Eva Tanquay and her troupe bring The Sambo Girl to the Grand Opera House for tomorrow night. The renowned comedienne’s unique songs and Terpsichorean feats promise a memorable performance. Lyman H. Howe’s moving picture exhibition follows, hailed as a national achievement and a beacon of American invention.
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Eva Tanquay
Grand Opera House
Tanquay
Playhouse
Commediennes
Miss Tanquay
Eva Tanguay
Jos. M. Calles
Lyman H. Howe
Mr. Howe
America
Would Not Tax Em Proposition Debate at English Lutheran Church
The First English Lutheran Church held a meeting with about twenty five attendees. A debate on taxing bachelors was led by Ray Mottit and Arthur Wareham for the affirmative and Roland Coomber and George Rohde for the negative, the latter group prevailing. Rev. Bright attended, gave a short talk and sang, and a $250 pledge was approved toward church remodeling.
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Veube Eoplals
Bachelor
Ray Mottit
Arthur Wareham
Roland Coomber
George Rohd
Spalleg School
Brush Magician at YMCA Star Course Monday Night
A Brush illusionist shows a 8 PM program at the YMCA hall next Monday. The act includes sleight of hand, various feats, and humorous magic. Specimen program features tricks like a twenty first century handkerchief, a ball with storage, electricity tricks, transmogrification and rapid transit illusion. Reserved seat sale Friday at 7 PM. single admission 50 cents with reserved seats.
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Ilosionist
Arid
Shattey
Ansocia
Ion Hall
Shar A
Canaries
Hindoo
Hinson
Reserva
Boc
Ane
Christmas Exercises at First Baptist Sunday School
Large attendance marked the Christmas program by the First Baptist Church Sunday school. The lecture room hosted recitals and musical selections with a program for children, and Santa distributed candy to kids after the event.
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First Baptist. i
Th Baptist Sunday School
Shot in the Back Widefront Drama in Cushing
W M Sherman of Cushing was shot in the back during a period of distress, the report claims, with references to kidney inflammation and a claimed remedy Electric Bitters. The notice notes a druggist Jos Emmert endorsing the medicine and a 1905 date, alongside announcements about semi annual water bill discounts and office hours through the holiday season at Freeport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Sherman
Cushing
Jos. Emmert
Buren
Freeport
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le Ieued
Hreaport
Gaberaacngty Oe Au Jatit Employe Pion
Iteuremand
Anhounes Nysella
County
Treasurar
Pie An Hoan Dringeleke Mab Idddaewtl
A. Shon
Boyd W. Kramer
Cudahy, Wis
Philip
Andrew Nilles
Savanna Journal
James Markey
Hammond
Ind
Mias
Jennie Markey
William Barron
Benton County
Shannon
Charles Wilson
Lincoln
Neb
Streator
Ill
Salem Church
Werd Want & Co
Sheriff's Office
Bigelow
Munn
Currier
Moon
Scales Mound
Joln Brightman
Big
Michigan
Breelow
Ely
Forest City
Brewster House
Guardians of the Law
Cherry Valley
Mr. Bigalow
Mr. Bigellow
Edward Duetcher
Mr. Duetcher
M’kenna
H. A. Winter
Wenona
J. G. Moster
University of
Timois
Jennie C. Barlow
Urbana
J. @. Mosier
Cyrus Grove
J. BE. Edwards
Dixon
J. G. Mosser
Ternoon
Reed
Hollister
Dr. Price
Mrkinga
Omicano
Maud
Rocky
Hollis
Brush, Magician
Grand Opera Hi Matinee
Pabs Milwankes
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