Coming Events Listings From February and March
A jumble of community activities listed for February and March includes Germania masquerade events, Catherine's card social at Mrs. N. T. Cobb’s home, University Extension lectures on Early Christianity by Prof. Willett, social dances at Lexington Hall, a debate at Freeport High School versus Rock Island, a St Vincent’s Orphanage benefit bazaar at St. Phil’s Hall, the Policemen’s annual bath, a Fourth annual ceremonial, a Sannin banquet, banquets and dances, and multiple March lectures by Prof. Willett with teaching institute sessions and card parties in Stephenson County.
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Catherine
NT. Cobb
Willett
Dawson
Lesington Hall
Freeport
Rock Island
St. Phys Hall
St. Vincents
St. Vincents Oophanace
Afta Sonte Temple
Germian
Zareen Aitzune
Maren Be Y
Marvel
Germapbidance
Gard Purby
Mareh
University Extension
Mareh PS
I. B. Willett
Stephenson County Teachers Institute
de. Willett
Friday Night Music At The Base Bill Feature
The Freeport clarinet player and a cornet player plan to attend with their instruments. They join a base bill Friday night promising extra music for residents. The lineup includes Thuman Thearts and Minstrels acts from The Red MAC and Fieldie Minstrels.
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Thuman Thearts
Mar
Preston Downey Moy
Mrs. Flake Co
Fieldie Minstrels
Taele
Josh Perkins
the Red Mac
Mr. Carroll
Ford Tappe
Freeport
Father William Indian Herb Tab Promises Cure All Ailments
Patented remedy touted for liver kidney stomach and bowel issues promises vigorous liver action aids digestion regular bowel movement cleanses kidneys purifies blood and keeps you well. Priced at 2 cents with money-back guarantee offered by C P Gwenthe Co druggists at the Galena avenue and street corner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father William
C. P. Gwenthe: & Co
Galena Avenue
Galena Street
Savanna Votes Unanimously For Railroad Improvements
Savanna council voted unanimously to abandon the old pike for Milwaukee and Burlington railroad improvements. The plan includes enlarging yards with thirty new tracks, a new depot north of the present site, a larger freight house, and expanded shops and round house, expected to create jobs and boost Savanna’s growth and prominence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
New Pike
Milwaukee Road
Savanna
Hidden remarks on investigator report and cane scene
The text notes men awaiting the investigator’s daily results and a tense exchange about taking a photograph. It reflects a scene of restraint and pressure as those present respond to the ongoing inquiry and the phrase Keep still while I take your picture is circulated among the group.
Lanark Woman Dies in Freeport
Mrs M S Nelson of Lanark TfL died this morning at Dr White sanatorium from heart disease caused by complications. She was born in Pennsylvania 44 years ago and lived in Lanark twenty four years. Her husband and four children survive. Mr Nelson conveyed the remains to Lanark this afternoon.
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M.S. Nelson
Lanark
Tfl
Dr. White
Nelson
Pennsylvania
Market Report From Union Stock Yards
Chicago February 20 closing quotations show cattle and hogs higher. Beeves range $400 to $6.15, stockers and feeders $2.75 to $4.85, cows $1.85 to $4.90, hogs $4.30 to $4.67, rough and bulk sales around $4.40 to $4.60, with steep prices up to $5.60.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Union Stock Yards
Herrera
Crowd Packs Grand for The Lion and the Mouse
A large crowd enjoyed The Lion and the Mouse at the Grand last night with nearly all seats filled. The reviewer notes it is not as strong as Man of the Hour but mirrors its tone, interweaving politics in the plot and delivering mixed character portrayals.
Local Protective Legion Branch to Open in Freeport
A Freeport meeting will establish a local branch of the National Protective Legion tomorrow evening in the Knights of Pythias hall. Seventy charter members have been secured and attendees expected include A. N. Seeley, Rockford district manager, and Mr. Longtin from Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Protective Legion
Freeport
Knights of Pythias
A. N. Seeley
Rockford
Longtin
Chicago
Keeport association advances rating system plan
Secretary Coons of the Keeport Business Men's association said this morning he has progressed with the rating system and is now able to provide members with ratings for anyone evaluated, with plans to continue until the book is finished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coons
Keeport Business Men's Association
Pool Tournament Remains All to Play This Evening
The remaining series of games and two ties for position will be played off tonight. The contest between William Flick and Andy Anderson is expected to be highly interesting with friends of both players confident their choice will win top honors.
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William Flick
Andy Anderson
Illinois Leads Nation in Number of Horses and Livestock Value
Washington reports Illinois has 1,691,000 horses, valued at an average $107 each, totaling millions more than any other state. The bulletin lists 148,000 mules at $18, 1,154,000 miled cows at $55, 2,164,000 cattle at $22, 793,000 sheep at $5.01, and 4,672,000 swine at $6.60. Overall farm animals valued at $4.338 billion, down 2.1 percent from the previous year.
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Washington
Ilinois
Union
Department of Agriculture
Rhode
Ulinois
Pives
Trouble Ahead at Dubuque Train Yard Patent Detector Causes Uproar
The Dubuque crew on the Illinois Central report a mysterious man with a camera and a patent air brake device causing unrest among trainmen. They suspect a company detective, known as Capper, used saloon tricks to win trust and gather reactions. Rumors say he may target rule violators or plan a broad warning.
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Dubuque
Abi Capper
Wadigie
Tran
Tone
Waterloo
Tren
Parts Unknown
Chicago
Property Transfers In Freeport and Lincoln Areas
Freeport Novelty Co transfers to Prentice R Thompson trustee Freeport Business Men's Association two parcels blocks 13 and 14 Liechtenberger's addition for 2000 dollars. Frederick Dorman conveys to Henry C Kortner lot in Lincoln Boulevard subdivision block 1 for 700 dollars.
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Freeport Novelty Co
Prentice R. Thompson
Freeport Business Men's Association
Liehtenberger
Frederick Dorman
Henry C. Kortner
Lincoln Boulevard
Willett Lecture At Masonic Temple On Peter And Christianity
Prof Willett will lecture tomorrow evening at the Masonic temple on Peter and Jewish Christianity. Tickets are $1.00, with no reduced admission after the lecture.
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Willett
Masonic Temple
Central Examinations Held at Court House
Twenty one pupils take central examinations today at the court house under the supervision of County Superintendent Grove.
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Court House
Grove
Winslow Couple Married at Morning Ceremony
Miss Minnie Rackow and Albert M. Schultz of Winslow were married this morning by Judge Clarity, continuing a local union celebrated in a public ceremony.
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Winslow
Minnie Rackow
Albert M. Schultz
Clarity
License to Wed Mentioned for Schultz and Rackow
A brief notice records marriage licenses issued to Albert M. Schultz of Winslow aged 24 and Minnie C. Rackow of the same age 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert M. Schultz
Winslow
Minnie C. Rackow
Same
Temperance Lecturer Coming to Speak on Prohibition
Hon Eugene W Chafin of Chicago will address the court house next Saturday evening on the prohibition issue. He will argue that prohibition works where fully enforced and present Maine Kansas and other places as examples. The talk will address liquor forces arguments and invites both friends and foes to attend.
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Eugene W. Chafin
LG. B
Chicago
Court House
Chafin
Maine
Kansan
Chronic Constipation Cured By Urine Laxative Syrup Claim
A vintage advertisement touts Urine Laxative Fruit Syrup as a cure for chronic constipation. It claims the product aids digestion, stimulates liver and bowels, restores natural action, and requires no nauseating or harsh feeling. Safe to use with no substitutes. Hil Moogk and Wm Jungkunz.
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Hil
J. Moogk
Wm. F. Jungkunz
Repair Service Ad Mentions Shoes and Telephones
An old market blotter item notes repair work for footwear and telephones. It mentions delivery and service dated 2 18 with initials dlw and likely notes seller initials EK. & W.
J Burdett Piano Tuner Advertises Services
J Burdett piano tuner offers tuning at Brown and Dollmeyer’s store or by phone 390 j-dnet.
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J. Burdett
Brown & Dollmeyer
Kidney Cure Promises Relief for Kidney and Bladder Trouble
Advert suggests that no one is immune to kidney issues and claims Baby's Kidney Cure will stop irregularities and cure kidney and bladder troubles within medical reach. Names H. J. Moogh and Wm. F. Jungkunz appear as endorsers or advertisers.
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H. J. Moogh
Wm. F. Jungkunz
General Housework and Cook Job Advert in Rockford
Classified notice seeks experienced second cook and pastry cook women for general housework. Contact Mrs P Niles at 45 Hancock Ave for details. Pay listed as 25 per month, location Jarvis Lane Rockford Illinois.
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NYE -Cirl
Jarvis Lan
Rockford
Knowlton Investment Loans Offer Farms and Securities
Charles D. Knowlton promotes First Mortgage Loans as a stable investment during market volatility. The bank lists numerous farm mortgage bonds secured by land, detailing maturities from 1911 to 1915 and values ranging from a few thousand to over six figures, with principal and interest collected at no cost to investors.
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Grand Opera House
Gas House Coke
Freeport Cas Light & Coke Cooth
New York
N. Y
Burrell Brothers
Stephenson St
Riley & Wheat
Galena &T
Wi Ven Buren St
Milwaukee
Councie
Companeers
Calumet
Today’s Market Report
Stock Exchange
Chicago Board of Trades
F. J. Miner & Co
Anderson
New York Stock Exchange
Miner & Co
Rice
Atchison
Lanly
Sineittni
Amul Copper
Aly
Paci
Trio Pac
Hip
U.S. Steel
U.S. Steel Pro
N.Y
Wie Penna
Atte
Lai
Rating System
Illinois
Ber
Illinois Central
Realstate
Central Examinations
Tiveur Shoes
Telephoethe EK. & W
Sam Morris
Chicago Co
Charles D. Knowlton
HHVOC
A. “‘Striike
Wm Walton
G.A. Rogers
Deliv
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