Motorcar Troubles Between Monroe and Madison Sparks Conference
Illinois Central officials led by General Superintendent Ewing and others head to Madison for a conference with railroad commissioners and Monroe and Madison residents over removing the motor car. Citizens oppose the car citing danger and lack of mail and baggage service, while the company argues a regular train would be unprofitable. mail has been carried in pouch form on the car.
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Illinois Central
Ewing
Datley
Freeport
Duckwitz
Gleason
Madison
Monroe
The Iron Hand drama for St Vincent's orphans
The St Aloysius society of St Joseph Catholic church presents The Iron Hand at St Pius hall this evening to aid St Vincent's orphanage under Elmer KE Thayer. Cast includes Oliver Monthford August Raemer Harmon Van Perns Walter Tappe Jack Minton Joseph Kegel Leo Luecke Hawkins Fred Sehadte Mamie Bear Florence Franz Theresa Balles. Admission 25c, 12 and under 10c. A Leap Year party for Miss Clara Wallie followed at her Liberty Street home with Otto Janssen performing solos.
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St. Aloysius Society
St. Joseph Catholic Church
Iron Hand
St. Pius Hall
St. Vincent’s Orphanage
Elmer KE. Thayer
Oliver Monthford
August Raemer
Harmon van Perns
Walter Tappe
Jack Minton
Joseph Kegel
Old They
Leo Luecke Hawkins
Wee Fred Sehadte
Bella Mint
Marriage of Freeport official to Miss Kendall announced
Fred Holtzman, who supervised the annex construction at Freeport High School, will marry Miss Kendall of Princeton on February 22. Holtzman now resides in New Orleans and is well known locally, with many Freeport residents extending congratulations.
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Fred Holtzman
Freeport High School
Miss Kendall
Princeton
Holtzman
New Orleans
Freeport
Leap Year Party Planned by Illinois Central Clerks
The lady clerks of the Illinois Central office have organized a leap year party for the gentlemen clerks to be held at the roller skating rink Thursday evening.
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Illinois Central Office
Pupils to Present Bi gram at Greenville School
The Greenville Scioto Mills pupils plan a Friday evening program directed by teacher Mrs Baldwin. Patrons are invited to attend highlights include Welcome Address Esther Henke reads, songs, debates, recitations, and performances by many named pupils such as Marie Rigney Grace Rigney Elfreda Bennett and John Henke with varied acts and a poetry and music program.
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Greenville
Scioto Mills
Mins Baldwin
Sony
Vernon Bells
Esther Henke
Christopher Columbus
Ration Dial
Kime Kramer
Chinogie
George Washington
Pearl Parrish
Lestie Lutumeher
Carrie Hutoacher
Jasta Harvaish
Ccc
Cee
John Heuke
Pla Ee Sepret
Kramer Bentsen
Acces
Bessie Harpish Rose Statbtintio
Atayee Risney Wild But
Blick Dominates Two Series in Pool Event
William Blick won both series in last night’s pool tournament. Opponents were John Place and HE Fisher. Standings list W. Blick atop with strong scores, followed by W. Cammisford, M. Frazier, John Place, and others, with varied win percentages and points totals.
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William Blick
John Place
HE. Fisher
W.E. Pet. A. Amdison
W. Cammnisford
HL. Bisher
M. Frazier
Laoo John Place
NJ. Cramer
Youngs
O. Oblendorf
Jake Krehl
Miss Nixon graduates in pharmacy at Northwestern University
Miss Linnie Nixon of Freeport graduated today from Northwestern University after completing the pharmacy course. Miss Myrtle Hawks departed for Chicago this morning to attend the exercises.
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Nixon
Linnie Nixon
Freeport
Northwestern University
Igs
Myrtle Hawks
Chicago
Discussing Financial Flurry At YMCA Toastmasters Meeting
The YMCA Toastmasters club met last evening for a vigorous discussion on The Recent Financial Flurry. W F E Kautenberg addressed causes and H A Hillmer analyzed local business effects. Miles Ulrich and F C Wenthe offered prepared papers. their absent notes were read by others. Six brief remarks by Dr Mease and Supt Grove accompanied the talks. The group plans to attend the association banquet March 3 with Rev. F Emerson among the speakers.
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W. FE. Kautenberg
H. A. Hillmer
Miles Ulrich
F.C. Wenthe
Dr. Mease
Supt. Grove
Rev
F . Emerson
Revival Series by Klein Family Quartet at Free Methodist
The Klein Missionary band of Oak Park Illinois a quartet of singing evangelists begin revival meetings at the Free Methodist church tonight. The quartet includes Mr Hamil Klein Miss Setina Klein Mr and Mrs Fred Siefken. They come well recommended from Chicago and Sycamore Illinois where they have conducted meetings. The meetings run through February ending in a grand district rally February 27 to March 1.
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Klein
Oak Park
Ill
Free Methodist Church
Hamil Klein
Setina Klein
Fred Siefken
Chicago
Sycamore
Prayer Meeting at U B Church Tomorrow Evening
The U B church holds a prayer meeting tomorrow at 7 30 PM followed by a mission study on Aliens or Americans Everyone is welcome The event emphasizes mid week spiritual services and ex piritual nourishment Choir rehearsal is scheduled for Saturday evening.
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U. B
Local Roster Snippet From Freeport to Oneco
A fragmented listing shows individuals and places including Addison E. Erb Freeport Elizabeth M Simith Lancaster and Sidney Guth Ridott with scores 25 and 22. Emma Klever BAIN 19 Fred L Buchschacher Warren 22 Lucy M Collins Gratiot 19 William H Heitz Winslow 21 Mayme Taft Oneco 19.
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Addison E. Erb
Freeport
Elizabeth M. Simith
Lancaster
Sidney Guth
Ridott
Emma Klever
BAIN
Fred L. Buchschacher
Warren
Lucy M. Collins
Gratiot
William H. Heitz
Winslow
Mayme Taft
Wreck blocks Central rails at Normal. eight box cars wrecked
An unexplained freight wreck on the Illinois Central at Normal delays traffic into Dixon. Eight box cars from an extra northbound train led to a pileup on the tracks and ditch. Conductor Thomas Killoran and Engineer Ed Fessler oversaw the wreck, with Clinton wrecking crew clearing the line after delays. An official investigation is expected.
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Dixon
From Our Own Correspondent Winneshiek News Note
Winneshiek notes record visits by Rev William Kreider and daughter Mary from Shannon and updates on local residents health and travel. Annie Mathiot seeks treatment in Freeport for lung trouble while Annie Smith improves. Elim Mathiot runs the ice house as Mgr Shelly’s sister departs to Iowa Falls. Rev Shoemaker tours Ohio and Simon Graybill’s family plans to move to Myer’s farm. Mr and Mrs Schrader of Dakota visit Wm Bokenmeier.
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Winneshiek
Wm. Kreider
Mary
Shannon
Annie Mathiot
Freeport
Iowa Falls
Rev. J
Shoemaker
Ohio
Simon Graybill
J. Myer
A. Schrader
Dakota
Wm. Bokenmeier
Centennial notes and local visits report
From Our Own Correspondent. Centennial, Feb. 10. Mary Mc Lenan spends a week with John Rosenstein and family. Minnie Witte returns from Freeport relatives. Mrs. N. S. Beehtold visits daughter Mrs. Henry Derg at Stockton. Mrs. W. A. Koertner and daughter Esther visit friends. School entertainment Saturday evening well attended. Miss Heigh visits sister Mrs. John Aspinwall.
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Centennial
Mary McLenan
John Rosenstein
Minnie Witte
Freeport
N. S. Beehtold
Henry Derg
Stockton
W. A. Koertner
Esther
Miss Heigh
John Aspinwall
Lion and the Mouse at Grand on Feb 19
Henry B. Harris will present The Lion and the Mouse by Klein at the Grand on Wednesday Feb 19. The production, described as the era’s most successful, centers on money interests in politics opposing the small man and social issues, and is expected to draw broad theatre interest.
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Henry B. Harris
Klein
Veiled Beauty and Express Sculptor at Majestic
Two comedies headline a Majestic bill for today and tomorrow The Veiled Beauty follows a persistent man who gains a lunch invitation from a veiled woman and persuades her to lift the veil The second feature shows a man shaping clay to reveal his nimble fingers and craft.
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the Majestic
the Express
Franklin Nest No. 78 Resolves in Honor of Fred Meise
Franklin Nest No 78 Order of Owls adopted a resolution of respect for late brother Fred Meise. The members solemnly note his loss to the widow children and community, vow to live by fraternal principles, extend sympathy and aid, and drape the charter for thirty days with copies sent to the family and printed in the Freeport daily papers.
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Franklin Nest
Order of Owla
Fred Meise
Freeport Daily
Debate Team Training at Local High School
The high school debating team began training last evening for a contest with Rock Island High School. They are coached by State's Attorney Burrell again this year. A later match will see Dubuque High School face Freeporters.
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Rock Island
Burrell
Dubuque
Freeporters
Piles Remedy Promoted in Collapsible Tube
An advert promotes Man Zan a collapsible tube remedy for piles at 50 cents. Sold by H. J. Moogk and C. P. Guenther.
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H. J. Moogk
C. P Guenther
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