Estates and Guardianship Actions in County Court
The county court processes multiple estates including petitions for probate and guardianship. Claimed payments to or by executors and guardians are noted, with sale and bond verifications for real estate, and several claims allowed against deceased estates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Clark
John Hoag
Dan S. Hoag
Dane Wardlow
D. S. Hoag
Wm. H. Black
Fatute
Fred Ulrich
Adelia O’brine
J. F. Fair
Frick
Eckert & McDonald
KE. L. Cronkrite
Mary B. Barber
Marcus Lane
Readeker
Nathaniel J. Churchill
B. T. Buckley
Joseph Deke
Z. Meyers
Coming Events in Freeport A February Social Roundup
Entertainment and meetings of interest list a February schedule for Freeport. Highlights include dances at St Pine Hall First Presbyterian St Marys hall Blusts hall and K of G hall, concerts at Grand Opera House and Ridgeway Concert Co, fundraisers for St Josephs parish library and St Francis hospital, minstrels Lexington club and various club dances and social events through Feb 27. Prominent groups noted include Madam Seton society Freeport Traveling Mens association Iron Molders Union Sons of Veterans Martha Washington Garrison Excelsior lodge Masons Go Home Early club and B of R C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
St. Pine Hall
First
Presbyterian Church
St. Mary's Hall
Madam Seton Society
Blust’s Hall
B. of L. BE
Grand Opera House
Ridgeway Concert Co
Grand VY. MC. A
Freeport Traveling Men’s Association
K. G. Hall
Abraham Lincoln Garrison
Iron Moulders
Germania Hall
St. Pins Hall
Library of
K. of G. Hall
Blust
Invented Bowling Device Keeps Balls From Damage
Clinton A Young of Fifth Avenue bowling parlors unveils a device to slow bowling balls on the return rack. A box over the track with a spring supported tongue checks velocity to avoid rough impacts, while a Brussels carpet brush cleans each ball as it passes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton
C. M. Young
Fifth Avenue
Brussels
Doctors Cite Wind as Cause of Child Illness
A physician notes many colds and lung fever among children today due to heavy winds. He cites floor play and drafts under doors as provoking factors. Another doctor agrees the wind is linked to recent pediatric illnesses he has treated.
Physicians Urge Vaccination Against Smallpox
Doctors urge vaccination as smallpox appears in nearby towns and a Princeton outbreak is reported mild. The Orion case is progressing well and Rock Island and other cities show no epidemic threat, though precautions are advised for children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orion
Rock Island
Princeton
Changes in Location Move Theop Solt Family to Racine
Theop Solt and wife of Shannon stayed with Israel and wife Solt, parents of the young man, then left for Racine Wisconsin. Mr Solt has bought a confectionery store there after selling his Shannon shop. He earned in Shannon but seeks larger business and purchased a desirable stand in Racine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Solt
Shannon
Israel Solt
Racine
Wis
Rucine
Freeport small fraternal meetings scheduled tonight
Multiple fraternal groups announce meetings for this evening and Thursday. Freeport Commandery, Cherry Camp, Freeport Lodge No 51, Mystic Workers of the World all call on members to attend. Independant Order of Foresters adds Thursday session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport Commandery
Freeport Bowling Club Welcomes Six New Members
The Freeport club enjoys a boom period with six new members admitted at the regular monthly meeting W A Hance Ald W H Flachtemeier Dr Sunder land H B Smith Edward Bengston and Reeve Burton. The January treasurer report shows Bowling alley receipts amounting to 124 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport Club
W. A. Hance
Ald
W.H. Flachtemeier
Dr. Sunderland
H. B. Smith
Edward Bengston
Reeve Burton
Funeral of Mrs. Catherine Vaupel Held at Knowlton Street
The funeral for Mrs. Catherine Vaupel was conducted this afternoon from the family home on Knowlton street by Rev. Mr. Beck of the German Reform church. The remains were transported to George Iowa for burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vaupel
Catherine Vaupel
Knowlton Street
Mr. Beck
German Reform Church
George
Iowa
May Marry Lists and Local Names in Rock Grove
May marry entries list Cyrus Kleckner and Gertrude Martin in Rock Grove with ages 26 and 24, plus A Meyer in Freeport and Florence Freslie in Silver Creek cen. Beecham’s Pills are recommended for dizziness or drowsiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cyrus Kleckner
Rock Grove
Gertrude Martin
A. Meyer
Freeport
Florence Freslie
Silver Creek
Sterling Council Considers Street Railway Franchise
The Sterling city council referred an ordinance granting Thomas Diller and Thomas McMillan a franchise to build and operate a citywide street railway. The plan routes from Fourth street to Avenue B, with connections on Locust street and First Avenue, and similar work hoped in Rock Falls. The judiciary committee will report next regular meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sterling
Thomas Diller
Thomas McMillan
Judiciary Committee
Fourth Street
Third Street
Broadway
Fourth
Locust Street
First Avenue
Rock Falls
Y M C A Fourth Entertainment at Grand Opera House
Four artists including Katharine Ridgeway Walter McPherson Viola Waterhouse and Franklin Bush perform at the YMCA Grand Opera House next Thursday Feb 8. Concert starts after the prayer meeting hour with reserved seats available. Course tickets remain 50 cents and are sold at Hollister's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y. M. C. A. Star
Y.M. GC
Grand Opera House
Katharine Ridgeway
Walter IE. McPherson
Bssso
Viola Waterhouse
Franklin C. Bush
Holliater’s
Population rises as Kieckhofer couple welcome baby girl
Local notice reports Mr. and Mrs. Otto Kieckhofer becoming proud parents of a baby girl. An ad promotes Rocky Mountain Tea for sweethearts, and Emmert & Burrell advertise Great Medicine at 85 cents. Hair work offered by Mrs. A C Thomas at 255 Galena Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Kieckhofer
Emmert & Burrell
A C. Thomas
Galena Street
Winnebago County Tops Illinois Inheritance Tax Take
State treasurer figures show Winnebago County paid the largest inheritance tax outside Chicago, contributing 28,221.38 to the Illinois treasury from 1897 to 1899. National totals exceed 680,393.56 outside Cook County and Chicago. overall three-year intake nears one million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnebago County
Chicago
Whittemore
State of Illinois
Cook County
Pullman
Billings
Adams
Alexander
Hicedrd
Carroll
Champaign
Christian
de Kalb
Renee
Grundy
Henry
Aes
Troquois
Cscs
Joysoy Oc
JO Daviess
la Salle
Svving
Logan
Neves
Macoupin
Marshall
McHenry
McLean
Menard
Mercer
Monroe
Morgan
Ogle
Peoria
Pitt Leese
Wessel Ave
Schuyler
Shelby
Stark
Stephenson
Tazewell
Wabash
Washington
Will
Winnebago
Woodford
W J McAlpine Wins Bid for Lee County Court House
Bids for the Dixon Lee County court house were opened with W J McAlpine of Dixon submitting eleven options. His lowest bid of 87200 includes building materials except electric fixtures and finishing hardware, aimed to stay under the 90000 limit to keep the total under 100000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. McAlpine
Lee County Court House
Lee County
Dixon
Northern Illinois State Normal School
DeKalb
Freeport
McAlpine
M. A. Crawford
E. W. Smith
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Promises Quick Healing
A frightful blunder can cause burns cuts or bruises and Bucklen’s Arnica Salve is claimed to kill pain and heal quickly. It cures old sores fever sores ulcers boils felons corns and skin eruptions and is sold for 25 cents a box by Emmert and Burrell druggists with a cure guaranteed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmert & Burrell
Local nursing and vocal tutoring notices advertise services
The undersigned offers trained nursing services and invites applications at 117 Washington St. Mrs. Denia Scott and Mrs. John G. Oyler announce limited pupil openings in vocal culture and seek to form a chart class for children using a standard elementary vocal music course similar to public schools. Contact Mrs Oyler at 136 West for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington St
Denia Scott
John G. Oyler
Oyler
The Cash Grocer Ad Praises Schulz Goods
An advertisement from F A Schulz extols the value and quality of the store's goods with testimonials noting consistent customer satisfaction and the ad's role in the business's success.
Local Grocery Ad Highlights Bargains
White Rose flour full patent 89c per sack. Potatoes 25c per bushel. Sally Gibson self rising pancake flour 5c for 2 lb. Butterine 12c lb. Red Cross macaroni. Klondike washing powder 4 lb 10c. Mohawk laundry soap 10 bars 25c. Wool soap 3 bars 5c. Boston baked beans 3 lb can 8c. Extra early June peas 2 lb can Te. Chicken tamale 15c can. Ammonia bottle 5c. Borax 2 lb 9c. Imperial oats 2 lb 7c.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sally Gibson
Boston
Velocipede horse toys and household items sale
House furnishing Dept offers a Velocipede horse carved in selected woods with hair mane and tail for 2.75. Pencil boxes tops 2 for 1. Note list includes rubber combs, hat pins, nickel cuspidors, nickel plated plates, meat forks, ash sifters, stove pokers, shoe brushes, wringers, crokinole boards, nickel alarm clocks, pint jugs all at low prices.
Bargain Canned Goods Sale Prices Listed
An 8-lb can of peach plum pear or apple butter is 10c. A 3-lb can grated pineapple is 10c. A 3-lb can California peaches or apricots in heavy sugar syrup is 12c. Bartlett pears in sugar syrup 12c. 8-lb can solid packed tomatoes 7c. 3-lb best pumpkin 6c. 8-lb Boston baked beans 8c. Raspberries 10c can 7c. Golden wax beans 8c, Plymouth Rock sugar corn 7c, Plymouth Rock peas 8c. Good peas 5c.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Boston
Plymouth Rock
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Bauter
Morning
Sunday Telegraph
Globe
Daily Telegraph Co
West 42d St
New York
Aea
Minety
E . Bues
Beecham
Dixon High School
Oregon, Ill
Oregon High School
Ada Nettz
Woosung
Dixon Telegraph
Morrison
Springfield
Pontiac
Rocky Mountain
Cook
Red Cross
Dunham's
A. Huenkemeier
Stephenson Street
Valentine
Mateaee
Brown & Dollmeyer's
Valentines
Brown & Dollmeyer
Stats Bank
F. A. Schulz
Hoffman
Grocery Department
Bakery Department
Zweibach
Hneeda
Uneeda Jinger Wayfer
Meat Department
Maynard’s
Court House
So. Hermsmeier
Galena ST
Rockford
Braun & Fitts
Golden Palace
Belmont
Maple City
S. Hermsmeier & Son
Telephone
Qoeth
Schulte & Siecke
Stephenson Street Trall
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