Lena News Highlights From Our Suburb
Lena note items from Feb 15 report residents traveling to Freeport Rockford and Des Moines. Families attend social events including Valentine party and chafing dish gathering. Notes mention illnesses and condolences plus multiple visits by locals to Freeport Rockford Artesian and the county seat.
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Lena
A. A. Stamm
Freeport
Mra
Harry Dunning
Sadie Shank
Er. W. Shoesmith
Samuel Friabie
Lottie
Fleroy
Edith Finkenbinder
Rockford
Pearl White
Bert Seyler
Chicago Heights
Fred Seyler
Dubuque
Libbie Seyler
Will Bowker
Artesian
George Roe
Birdie
Tessie Zoeger
Eddiie Leamon
J. D. Hinds
Aneel Dath
Grant Rees
Maud Rees
Mildred
Margaret Hinds
Frank Omer
Mary Mammoser
Dinner Taste That Lasted Twenty One Years
Congressman Lowden recalls a 21 year old hash house dinner that shaped his palate and career. He describes saving 40 cents for a Sunday oyster stew and coffee, then earning $100 in prizes at law school graduation, yet choosing that simple meal over luxuries. The anecdote highlights frugality, perseverance, and the enduring power of a single meal.
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Washington Post
Frank O. Lowden
Congress
Ilinois
Lowden
Union College of Law
Chicago
China
Cannon
Amboy crossing case may settle this week or next
The Amboy crossing case in Dixon municipal court is expected to settle today or next Saturday. Judge Heard, who has presided over the hearings, said he would render a decision either today or Saturday morning.
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Amboy
Dixon
Klein Band Delights Congregations at Free Methodist Church
At the Free Methodist Church, the Klein band provides pleasing music. Good congregations attend in large numbers, and the atmosphere reflects strong community involvement and steady attendance.
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The
Free Methodist Church
Public Notice to Mary Cuddeanek in Improper Case
The court issues a summons against Mary Cuddeanek in Brephens county. The circuit court of Stephen county mails the writ returnable on the first Monday of March 1908 at the Stephen County courthouse in Precport. Dated January 1908. J. A. Orain, Complainant's Sol. William A. Bthvens, Circuit Clerk.
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Mary Cuddeanek
Mary Cuddeaneds
Circuit Court
Brephens Onme County
Lituots
Stumons
Morel Terran
Stephengon County
Precport
Morelia
Day of Social Calls Across Forreston and Freeport
Local residents and visitors like Henry Ohlendorf George Kendall and Charles Bennett spent the day in Forreston Freeport and nearby towns. Officials Judge Heard and W. A. Simmons attended court and social meetings while Ed Troy and Miss Florence Brice returned from trips and home for Sunday.
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George Gird
Madison
Friends
Charles Bennett
Damascus
Freeport
A. D. Caldwell
Forreston
Clinton
Miss Rigney
Scioto Mills
A. C. Smith
Rockford
Judge Heard
Dixon
Troy
Orangeville
Florence Brice
Eleroy
Deported singer from Milan ordered out of U S
Miss J Tradellini a La Scala soprano aimed for engagements at the Metropolitan or Manhattan Opera House but Immigration authorities ordered her deportation. Details were not released. The singer said she had no friends in the United States and hoped to find work while presenting cash, jewelry, and a bank book as evidence of funds.
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New York
J. Trabellai
la Scala Grand Opera House
Milan
Italy
Metropolitan
Manhattan Opera House
Tradellini
United States
Their Bird Had Flown Ex-Treasurer Eludes Brooklyn Police
New York reports ex-treasurer Henry H Snow of the New York and New Jersey Telephone company avoided a warrant after police waited all night at his home. Indicted on grand larceny, he is accused of misplacing about 30000 dollars in bonds from the company sinking fund. Meanwhile Chicago and East Buffalo markets show hog, cattle, sheep, and hay price ranges with steady to lower bids and varied lot receipts.
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New York
Henry
Snow
New York and New Jersey Telephone Company
Brooklyn
Grand
Sarch
Telephone Company
of Tee
Political clash in Illinois legislative committee hearing
In Chicago Feb 15 the legislative committee investigating state institutions quarreled as W B Moulton acting as governor’s attorney objected to questions about the governor’s statement. Manny pressed Moulton on his role, Moulton denied coaching witnesses, and Chairman Foote said the governor attacked the committee while Moulton insisted the panel seek the truth. The session ended with tensions and warnings to Moulton.
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Chicago
W. B B. Moulton
State Civil Service Commission
John W. Foe
Ren A . Manny
W. Graves
Board of
Governors
Civil Services Board
Manny
Sow
Ehitller
Tam
Moulton
Grill
FTN
Narrow escape on Wabash Continental Limited at Tilton
Scores of passengers on the Wabash Continental Limited narrowly escaped disaster at Tilton when a baggage car and mail car jumped the rail as the train crossed a bridge over the Dig Four tracks. Several cars derailed into a ditch. brake man Charles Burrows of Detroit was slightly injured. Passengers and crew trembled but all but one were unharmed.
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Danville
Gastbouned
Lad
Tilton
Wilton
Bagenee Enro
Knights of Pythias Anniversary Observed in Rockford
The forty sixth anniversary of the Knights of Pythias will be observed Tuesday in Rockford with local lodges overseeing the event. Freeport and surrounding towns’ lodges will attend, follow with a banquet and speeches, and state grand officers are expected to attend.
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Order of Knights of Pythias
Rockford
Freeport
New York Alumni Call for Dewey Sympathy on May Day
A resolution passed at Lafayette College New York Alumni dinner urges all municipalities and learning institutions to send expressions of love and sympathy to Admiral George Dewey on May 1 1908, marking the tenth anniversary of the Manila Bay battle.
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Dewey
New York
George Dewey
Manila
Lafayette College
Fowa Men Indorse Taft
Marshall County Republican convention on February 15 adopted resolutions endorsing Secretary Taft for the Republican national nomination.
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Taft
Marshalltown
Marshall County
Shah of Persia Assassination Report Circulating
A circulating report claims the shah of Persia was assassinated as a teen, but there is no confirmation available.
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Vietmat
Beth
Persia
Best Known Picture Baby Stuart Portrait History
The widely reproduced Vandyke portrait of James II of England as an infant, known as Baby Stuart, captivates audiences for its charming infant portraiture. Painted in 1695, it shows the Duke of York as a two year old, featuring plump cheeks and a tiny nose under a tight cap.
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Vandyke
James UI
England
Stuart
Europe
Charles
Duke of York
Morning After Lie Shatters Aces Old Routine
A man, after a hearty but misused breakfast, faces guilt as his wife confesses she lied about his return time. He confronts the truth, leaving him wiser and more somber as he begins the day without the promised early homecoming.
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Cecil
Dr Willett's Third Lecture Opens Public Series
Dr Willett delivers his third lecture next Friday evening February 21. Course tickets for the remaining four lectures cost one dollar, with no further reductions from single admission.
Advertised Letter List for Free Port Week Ending Feb 14
The Free Port post office lists letters remaining for distribution for the week ending February 14. Among names are Mrs Susan Byers Miss Hunzy Mrs Johi H and others including Cy Hires and Harry Bramley. Persons calling for letters should state advertised date February 15. Avkins Postmaster.
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Wbore
Bdus
Sarin Db
Avkins
Postaniustea
Judge Ro pers asks pupil about Rocky Mountains tale
A New England town story recalls Judge Willigm Ropers as school committee chairman during a test day. He asked a mid grade pupil named Rock where the mountains were. The boy answered correctly but was not rewarded that term. Next year the judge repeated the question and Rock replied, The game place they were last year.
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Willigm Ropers
Enghand Town
Ele
Rock
Rocky Mountains
Lock
Sawed on the Wrong Side In Yard Felon August Tenpound
August Tenpound, a felon, was trimming trees in his yard when he allegedly sawed off the limb. A twenty five foot fall caused internal injuries to the victim, who may not recover.
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Kewrnee
Perfectly Peaceful Interchange Cited From Washington State
An enigmatic exchange notes a decision to leave a Mianaser sable with an interviewer. The dialogue mentions a “prima demi” and a quarrel involving Sota bagdaged, suggesting separation as the sole path to avoid an issue. Washington Sta.
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Sable
Sota Bagdaged
Washington
Sta
Good Advice to Spinsters Delivers Before Domestic Science Group
Mrs. Margaret Mather Romine of Morrisville Pennsylvania spoke to the Domestic Science association urging prospective brides to prepare themselves to manage household duties before marriage.
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Peoria
Margaret Mather Romine
Morrisville
Dad
Deamestiec Science Association
Can We Live on a Thousand Dollars a Year
A Kansas City Journal excerpt shows a couple debating frugal living. They estimate annual theater tickets at about 200 dollars, plus costs for flowers and confections, totaling roughly 1000 dollars. The dialogue playfully explores budgeting and thrift.
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Kansas City Journal
KODOL Promoted as Best Remedy for Dyspepsia
KODOL is touted as the best remedy for dyspepsia indigestion and stomach disorders. It is described as pleasant prompt and thorough. Sold by Wm F Jungkunz druggist located at 85 Stephenson St.
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E. C. DeWITT @ COMPANY
Chicago
WM. F. Jungkunz
Stephenson ST
Freeport
Ill
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Henry Ohlendorf
George Kendall
F. A. Culver
Kenosha
W. A. Simmons
Nora
T. B. Arroyo
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Biie
Smith
National Protective Legion
Hanover
J. W W. Dunlap
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Live Stock Commission
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Buffalo
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Irain
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Knights of Pythias
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Freeport Postance
Ihawe Board of Trade
Wiltuter Wheat Ky
Ile
Siuivles
Weil
S.S.S
Swift Specific CO
Atlanta, GA
Opera House
Smckinley
Czolgosz
Count. Dorman & Co
Gas House Coke
Freeport Gas Light & Coke Cooth
F. A. Schulz
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