Freeport Law Club Formed by Blackstone Students
Freeport residents form the Freeport Law club led by W J Herrin to study legal points. Meetings set for Fridays with officers including President Charles B Courtney and Treasurer William G G Krape, and members such as Dr M M Baumgartner and Prof Cyrus Grove.
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Blackstone
Celb
Freeport Law Club
W. J. Herrin
Charlies B. Courtney
Harry H. Stahl
Tomer A. Sheeta
William GG. Krape
M. M. Baumgartner
Tarry C. Boeke
John Burke
C. J. Bentley
Woo. Dresser
Ed. Dietrich
Warl Michelberger
M. W. Graham
Cyrus Grove
H.C. Hever
G. S. Krape
Professor McMyter
Mo RR. Mayer
Arthur J. Resh
Paul Wurtzel
Embury Methodist Men to Hold First Annual Banquet
The Men's Leagues of Embury Methodist church will host a first annual banquet in church parlors next Wednesday evening in February. All Embury men are invited regardless of membership. James J. Loar of Bloomington, a noted attorney and Chautauqua lecturer, will give the evening address.
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Embury
Iainois
Judge Rules In Bike Case In Orangeville
Judge Clarity delivered a decision in the county court declaring Mrs Annetta Bike entitled to 566 for nursing and care of Mrs Mary B Bike during her last illness. The estate administrator was Ilias Heekiman and the residents involved live in Orangeville.
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Clarity
Annetta Bike
Mary
Orangeville
Ilias Heekiman
Licensed to Marry in Blue River Wisconsin
A clipped notice lists individuals such as Homer Jleckiman of Freeport and Lena Beektold of McConnell along with other names, indicating a marriage license event or filing. The fragmentary text references dates and places, suggesting a public notice in a local paper.
Sick and Afflicted William Wilson Improves at Home
William Wilson, confined with typhoid pneumonia for about a week to ten days, was reported somewhat better this morning.
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William Wilson
Local Social and Business Calls Reported
Jov Td of Rockfort and Leonard Whipple of Dixon spent the day in Freeport while Duke Williams of Galesburg was a business caller there. Mrs. Fred Schrader of Polo visited friends in Freeport. Reuben Siegfred of Cedarville was also a business caller in Freeport. Mrs. RB Shumway of Polo guest in this city. G RB Bewinson of Mt. Carroll called on friends here. D B Graton returns to the University of Wisconsin to resume studies this evening. Mrs. Fannie M Bucks returned from Oakport Illinois after eight weeks away.
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Jov Td, Gite
Rockfort
Freeport
Leonard Whipple
Dixon
Duke Willliams
Galesburg
Fred Schrader
Polo
Reuben Siegfred
Cedarville
RB. G. Shumway
G. RB. Bewinson
Mt. Carroll
Local Society Notes in Settle ment Home Meeting and Socials
Local items report the Settlement Home board meeting Monday afternoon, Valentine events hosted by Miss Kate Palmer and Miss Hesther Matter, Freeport Shakespeare society gathering with Mises Cluiteau, and a King’s Daughters class change due to Miss Hall's lecture. Also noted is a funeral for Brother Arthur B. Sapa and Helen Baker preparing to open a millinery and craft store at 47 Stephenson Street with a two week absence for stock purchase and style observation.
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Settlement Home Board
Kate Palmer
Helen Baker
Stephenson Street
Father Williams Indian Tablets Marketed as Remedy
An old advertisement touts Father William's Indian Herb Tablets as a tonic and regulator for women, claiming to strengthen nerves, improve flesh and complexion, and restore vitality. The product, Tea of Tablets, priced at 20 cents, is sold by J. P. Guenther & Co. druggists.
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Father William
J. P. Guenther & Co
Humor of the Hour in Grarsville Teun Tale of a Minister
An 19th century vignette recalls Powhatan Dageoins in Grarsville hosting a Sunday service. A pompous Major welcomes a new minister, sparking reminiscences of old family ties and a mutual friend. A parallel tale from Harper's Weekly hints at an impresario and a failed opera venture amid neighborhood chatter.
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Powhatan Dageoins
Grarsville
Teun
Tay Fay
Pas Forste
Grayville
Oll
Neishmashyaod
Advya.s
Hardy
Corseville
Phugetins
Les
Sim
Hope Yard
Ouriers
Tharper
Market Report from Chicago and Wheat and Hog Quotations
Today's market report lists closing quotations for May wheat May corn and May oats with hog and lard prices. It shows cattle and hogs at steady, with specific bid ranges for beef cattle veal and sheep and a large hog and sheep yard at Chicago Union Stock Yards.
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Ghiravo
Board of Trade
Chicago
Union Stock Yards
Chicago Board of Trades
F. J. Miner & Co
Anderson
Earta
Acre
Serasehs
Ooo
New York Stock Exchange
Miner & Co
Ries
Freeport
Atchison
S. Steed
S. Steel Pa
St. Pe
Lally Lawt
N.Y. Central
Cutting Criticism and the Odd Commentary
The passage presents fragmented commentary with odd spellings and garbled names, referencing Sally and Sally-Noy, a jackass remark, and miscellaneous phrases about Pinnerty and Chins scientifie jents. It reads like a satirical or nonsensical dialogue with stray names and unclear context.
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Pinnerty
Pituuercy
Puck
Fragmented historical note on dating history discourse
A disjointed fragment discusses pride in dating history and errors in social ambitions. The text includes garbled phrases and names, resembling a stray OCR artifact without coherent events, dates, or identifiable persons to anchor a clear news item.
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Washington
Fragmentary 19th century dialogue fragment
Readable text presents a garbled dialogue with names Anil Levine Louie Post and scattered phrases. The partial quotes imply a romantic or dramatic scene but lack clear action, setting, or concrete outcomes to report. No verifiable facts or context are preserved for a full summary.
Ten Dollar One Too and the Walk to Lobby
A garbled note describes a local scene about a small pot of money and a walk to a lobby. It mentions someone named Browning and references a fine or penalty. The text is unclear but centers on a monetary matter and a public space.
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Browning
Fragmentary 19th Century Riddle Laced Quote
A garbled dialogue fragment appears to mix names and phrases about a trial. The text shows distorted words and unclear attribution, resembling a newspaper ditto or OCR error. No coherent facts or identifiable persons emerge to summarize.
Real Blessing From a Muddled Exchange
Fragmentary local text shows garbled dialogue and names. The snippet references a real blessing moment with unidentified speakers and a mention of Thouston Post, indicating a clumsy OCR read rather than a clear news item.
The Divination and the Unclear Message
Fragmentary text references a divination, named individuals, and ambiguous phrases about a person or event. The readable elements mention Wally, Baltt Wolfe American, and a sense of threat or urgency without clear context or outcomes.
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Chalty
Bwendah
Jeap Geni
Wally Neetuse
Baltt Wolfe
Good For Somebody Else
A fragment from a Chicago News feature hints at social commentary on women's roles and selfless behavior. The garbled text suggests reflections on generosity and perception of helping others, framed as a sociocultural aside.
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Min
Ars
Chicago News
Wisconsin Couple Married in Brief Ceremony
Miss Hilda Offerdale of Boscobel and Blood J. Owens of Blue River were married this afternoon by Magistrate Bentley in a simple ceremony.
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Hilda Offerdale
Boscobel
Blood J. Owens
Blue River
Bentley
Opinion on Foley’s Honey and Tar remedy in Times
Editor endorses Foley’s Honey and Tar as best cough remedy citing personal cures and urging use of genuine product in yellow package. Mentions names HH. J. Moogk and Wm. F. Juugkuunz as signatories or endorsers.
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Memphis, Tenn
Times
Voley
Foley
HH. J. Moogk
Wm. F. Juugkuunz
United Workers Meet at Arnell Home
The United Workers of the Second Presbyterian Church held a regular meeting at Dr. and Mrs. B A Arnell's home. Two papers were read on Slave Trade of Africa and Moving Forward, with a solo by Mrs I FE Keck. Over one hundred guests attended and tea was served. The Y P C F Valentine social followed in the evening with the house decorated and all enjoying a splendid time.
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United Workers of the Seecond Presbyterian Church
B. A. Arnell
Africa
Walter Serfert
Heirs of Frederick Ruthe Deed to Sophie Ruthe Parcel
Heirs of Frederick Ruthe convey a portion of lot 24 in Powell and Waddell's subdivision SHOU to Sophie Ruthe. The transfer documents detail the title change and property boundaries for the identified property segment.
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Frederick Ruthe
Sophie Ruthe
Powell & Waddell’s
SHOU
Bucklen Arnica Salve Endorsed By S Lopez In Manita NY
S Lopez of Manita NY, a carpenter, says Bucklen's Arnica Salve healed many severe cuts and saved him suffering and money. The salve heals burns sores ulcers fever sores eczema and piles, 25e at Joseph Simmert's druggist.
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S. Lopez
Manita
N. Y
Joseph Simmert
Dorothy Brown Arts and Gifts Shop Note
Mrs. Dorothy Brown, teacher of china painting and leather work, operates Gift Shop at 116 Stephenson Street. Document dated January 20, 4W.
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Dorothy Brown
Stephenson St
Taxes Due Notice From W Z Rockry Collector
Personal taxes must be paid this month at my office opposite the post office. W Z Rockry, Collector. Dette
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W. Z. Rockry
Dette
Burdett Receives Repair Orders At Brown Dolimoyer
Mr Burdett a piano tuner places orders at Brown Dolimoyer or related shop. The note mentions a phony 890 Leda and ties to a questionable transaction. Further details are unclear from the fragment.
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Mr. Burdett
Brown @ Dolimoyer's
Wise First Mortgage Loans Attract Conservative Investors
Charles C Knowlton promotes a portfolio of first mortgage loans secured by land parcels. The notes show numerous entries with maturities from 1912 to 1942, values ranging from a few hundred to several thousand dollars, and land collateral across hundreds of acres. Principal and interest collected at investor cost, emphasizing safety despite market volatility.
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Lho
Tate
PhD
Poe
Decenberey
Pei
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Yergreen Lodge
Breeport
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Freeport Council
Freeport Commandery No
the Daily Journal
Amity
Christy Pictures Life Prints
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German Bank
Otto Wagener
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Stephenson County
Doc Pitevest
Ian
Us Ti
Win Walton Neph
Savings Department of State Bank Freeport, III
Wigeet
New York
Riley & Wheat
Galens Rt
Buren St
John Tillie Vleased Booker
Koppeitt
A. Oawets
Lena Ein
Wis
Way
Hiitda Offerdale Boseobel
Homer Jleckiman
Letta B
Beektold, McConnell
D. B. Graton
University of Wisconsa
Fannie M. Bucks
Oekport
Tll
Freeport Lodge
Central Labor Buihon
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Sharp
Arthur BF. Sapa
Joan BR. Cox
W. Diperisn
Lee
Humor OF the Hour
Glen
Yost
Swolli
Phink
Philadelphia Ledger
Phillions
Today’s Market Report
Sally
Louie Post
Quinn
Mie
Philadelpina
Thouston Post
Wisconsin
United Workers
Feelin Ave
Lincoln Ave
Grand Opera Hous
Jed Carlton
C. P. Guenther's
Charles C. Knowlton
Lobo
Tao
Low
Dailmeyar
Taos
Wee van
G.A. Rogers
Stephen
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