Upcoming Events List From February to March
A dense notebook of society happenings features Getimania masquerade Catherine's music social at Mrs N T Cobb and university extension lectures on Early Christianity by Prof H L Willett. Other items include dances at Lexington hall a Rock Island debate at Freeport and multiple bazaars lectures and dances by Germania society and the Stephenson County Teachers Institute.
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Getimania
Catherine
N. T. Cobb
H. L. Witlett
Dawson
Lexington Hall
High School
Freeport
Rock Island
St. Pius Had
St. Vincent's Orphaname
Joe Fifer
Masonic Temple
Capernaum Shrine
Germania Society
Zarten Sitz- Ug
Ajannudl
HW. Tt. Willett
Germania
Hf. I. Willett
Mareh
Stephenson County Teachers Institute
Germania Dance
Enra
Willett
Moving pictures and minstrel acts tour schedule
February showings feature S Tumat Hearts and Preston Downey. March bills include Mies Fiske & Co on the 2nd, Al Field's Minstrels on the 4th, Uncle Josh Perkins on the ? date, and The Red MUI on the ? date.
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Tumat
Past Masters Night at Excelsior Lodge Fifty-Eighth Anniversary
Excelsior lodge of Masons marks past masters night and the lodge s fifty eighth anniversary Tonight worshipful masters lead the conferring of the Master Mason degree followed by a banquet Local ceremonial event in Masonic tradition with planned festivities and dinner attendees expected to include lodge members and dignitaries
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Excelsior Lodge of Masons
Keeping Open House for Healthy Digestion
Advertisement for Dr King's New Life Pills promoting relief of stomach, liver, and bowel issues. Claims to regulate digestion and improve well being. Priced 25 cents at Joseph Emmert's drug store.
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Dr. King
Joseph Emmert
Shoe ad touts E and W Iron Clad model price 81.50
An aged newspaper fragment advertises a footwear sale for the E and W Iron Clad shoe at 81.50 with a playful line about pleasing parents and tickling the boy, dated to February.
Rockford Considers Wisconsin League Franchise Move
Rockford fans eye the Wisconsin league option as LaCrosse and Eau Claire push a player transfer plan. Myque Golden, heading negotiations, says Rockford will decide in training season and promises a strong squad once established, with Rockford staying active in the league.
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Rockford
Wisconsin
LaCrosse
Eau Claire
Fau Claire
Myque Golden
Minneapolis
Elliott
Golden
Myque
Tam
White Sox Eye Wisconsin Star Killian Catcher
Sterling daily notes Joseph Killian of LaCrosse Wisconsin State League as a top catcher with a strong hitting streak. Comiskey, a Wisconsin native, watches Killian as a potential future draft pick and Hawley’s coaching has boosted his performance. Killian’s reliable defense and consistent improvement make him a target for the White Sox within the next two years.
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Sterling
Joseph Killian
White Sox
Comiskey
Killian
Freeport Eyes A No 1 Prospect From Clinton Team
A letter to Fred Rodemeyer from Clinton Manager Benlow says Charles Maggert, who played for Wheeling last year and is a prospective Freeport player, is an A No 1 man. He is a top hitter, fine outfielder and strong thrower. A contract was sent but no reply yet.
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Freeport
Fred Rodemeyer
Benlow
Clinton
Charles Maggert
Wheeling
Spelling Contest Honors Go to Seventh Grade Rep
Center Street School sixth and seventh graders held a spelling contest with seventh grade representatives receiving top honors. Blanche Toombs spoke longest for the sixth grade while Kurt Siecke won the seventh grade prize.
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Center Street School
Blanche Toombs
Kurt Siecke
Prohibition Party County Convention Set for Tomorrow
The county convention of the Prohibition party meets tomorrow after noon at 2 o'clock in the Blust building on Galena street. All supporters are invited to attend and hear able addresses.
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Prohibition Party
Blust
Galena Street
Friends of the Cause
A Statesman's Confessions From Reed of Maine
A Statesman's Confessions recounts Thomas B Reed of Maine conceding he never hunted much. He recalls chasing a sandpiper for hours and confessing shame after catching it, hiding the bird in his coat pocket to avoid admitting the cowardice of the unequal hunt.
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Thomas B. Reed
Maine
Heari
Old Negro Preacher Cites Peculiar Bible Text
An aging preacher delivers a sermon using a dialectal line about a possum. after the benediction an elder remarks on its Bible origin, and the preacher explains it was adapted for his audience referencing local sense and the Constitution.
Simplicity and the Thucydides quoted in a curious mix
A fragment from Louisville Courier Journal blends a fable style exchange about a "preat man" with a Boston pirate and Thucydides. It also promotes Bees Laxative Cough Syrups for coughs colds croup and whooping cough, touting immediate relief and a laxative action, sold by H J Moogk and C P Guenther.
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Boston Pir
Louisville Courier-Journal
H. J. Moogk
C. P. Guenther
Mission work in Alaska Inspiring Freeport talks
The Rev. Jean White speaks at Grace church on Sunday and Monday on Alaska missions. The visiting missionary, currently rector of Christchurch Delavan, will share Alaska experiences with 100 views from three years there. Attendees may give a silver offering to support the General Board of Missions. admission is free.
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Jean White
Freeport
Grace Church
Piananre
Episcopal Church
Alaska
John White
Christchurch
Delavan
Wis
Arctic Circle
Drigge
White
General Board of Missions
Springfield hosts state Democratic Bryan clubs meeting
Members of Stephenson County Democratic Club attend Springfield for a joint meeting of the Democratic and Bryan clubs to form a state organization today. Freeport attendees include P. O. Silver, Robert J. Stewart, R. B. Mitchell, Theodore Secker, and Hon. Douglas Pattison.
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Stephenson County
Democratic Club
Springfield
Freeport
P.O. Stlver
Robert J. Stewart
R. B. Mitchell
Theodore Secker
Douglas Pattison
Mayor Dittmar Inspects N Galena Ave Paving Plans
This afternoon Mayor Dittmar and the aldermen conducted an inspection over N Galena Ave amid ongoing contention over paving. Focus will be on the block between Whistler Street and Harlem Avenue.
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Dittmar
N. Galena Ave
Whistler Street
Harlem Avenue
Professor Willett Lecture At Masonic Temple Tonight
Prof Willett delivers the third lecture at the Masonic temple tonight starting at an unspecified hour on the topic Peter and Jewish Christianity. Course tickets for the remaining four lectures are priced at $1.00 each.
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Willett
Masonic Temple
Forreston Couple Married in Late Afternoon Ceremony
Miss Etta Martin and William Daniels were married by Magistrate Bentley shortly before 8 o clock this afternoon. A sister of the groom and a brother of the bride served as witnesses at the ceremony in Forreston.
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Forreston
Etta Martin
William Daniels
Bentley
Last Day to File Suits in Circuit Court
Today was the last day for filing suits with the clerk of the circuit court for the March term but up to a late hour this afternoon no cases had been filed.
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Circuit Court
State Supreme Court Affirms McCann v Mayer Decision
The state supreme court affirmed the Stephenson county carried McCann versus Mayer ruling. Douglas Pattison of Freeport served as attorney for the plaintiff.
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High Court
State Supreme Court
McCann Vs. Mayer
Stephenson County
Douglas Pattison
Freeport
Baby girl born to Mr and Mrs Al Schmid this morning
Mr and Mrs Al Schmid welcomed a baby girl this morning, expanding the family. The announcement notes the birth without additional details on time or statistics.
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al Schmid
Licensed to Marry William Aniels Forreston 21
Itta Martin Same 6 220 24. A brief marriage notice noting William Aniels of Forreston and Itta Martin, both listed with ages and dates.
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William Aniels
Forreston
Itta Martin
Same
Skating at Taylor Park Rink Attracts Visitors
The Taylor Park rink offers good skating with steady crowds enjoying the season. Local skaters report smooth ice and friendly atmosphere amid mild winter conditions. Communities cheer the public amenity and note afternoon sessions draw families and teens.
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Taylor Park
Piano tuner Ww Burdett takes orders at shop
Ww Burdett, piano tuner, accepts work from Brown and Dollmeyer’s patrons or by phone at 390 l-datt for tune ups and repairs.
Rights and Liberty League views on prohibition
The Rights and Liberty League presents opposing voices against a compulsory prohibition law in Freeport. Thomas Jefferson argues laws should protect natural rights and not restrain voluntary duties, while others denounce prohibition as an attempt to regulate appetite and infringe on government principles. The piece urges recognition that regulating appetite is impractical and harmful to liberty.
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The
Rights and Liberty League
Freeport
Thomas Jefferson
Alwaya
Old Soldiers Granted Pensions in Congressman Lowden’s District
Congressman Lowden reports pensions awarded to veterans and a widow in his district. Names include Rensselaur L Thompkins Rock Falls Illinois Co B 8th Illinois Cavalry and Hattie M widow Samuel Brobst Orangeville Illinois Co I 192nd Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry plus others with units and towns listed.
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Lowden
Rensselaur L. Thompkins
Rock Falls
Hll
Ca. C
John Davis
Savanna
Ill
Jasper N. Johnson
Hanover
Sherwood E. Carter
Lanark
Samuel W. Edson
Lyndon, Til
Jeremiah Manteller
Disson
L. A
John Rogers
Scales Mound
Hattie M
Samuel Brobst
Orangeville
George R. Welsh
Oregon
Joseph Snook
Polo, Ill
William Allen
Lyndon, IL
Pool Tournament at Mission Names Flick Champion
William Flick defeated Andy Anderson three games to one last evening at the Mission Pool and Billiard hall to win the local pool contest on at the Mission.
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William Flick
Andy Anderson
Mission Pool
Mission
Local billiards standings after key matches
The six week race left William Flick and A Anderson tied for first after a decisive recent match. A three way tie for third includes H Fisher and W Cummisford, with playoffs to come. Remaining games include Jake Krehl versus John Cramer, but the leader’s decision reduces chances of all remaining matches altering the top spot.
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H. Fisher
W. Cummisford
Jake Krehl
John Cramer
W.L. Pet
William Flick
A. Anderson
Teveeed
M. Frazier
John Place
O. Ohlendorf
J. Cramer
Ceee
Bob
Fred Young
Jake Krebil
Guenther’s Drugstore Promises Guaranteed Kidney Cure
Co P Guenther & Co corner Guiend ave and Galena st report large demand for Hindipo nerve tonic and restorer. They guarantee cure of kidney troubles and nervous disorders in every case or refund. A 60-cent box labeled Blue Label Extra Strength at 1.00 mailed under guarantee.
If your shoes need repairing telephonethe E. and W. Work
If your shoes need repairing, telephone the E. and W. Work called for and delivered.
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Grand Opera House
Gas House Coke
Freeport Gas Light & Coke Cooth
C. G.schoeffel
G. T. W. Tobacco
Rae
Barrington Hall
Ceresota
State University
C. G. Schoeffel
Galena St
Boye
New York
Riley & Wheat
Galens St
van Buren Bt
Baseball News
Pather
Rollo
Antel
Chumber Yard
Gietisan
HE Care Journal
Holmes, Tolle & Eggins
Stephenson Street
Enquirer
W. E. Nankeville
Arkansas Hills
C. P. Guenther’s
Abraham Lincoln
Senator Sherman
Scott
Alenost &S
Sam Morris
Chicago Co
North Western
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Portland
Puget Sound
Chicago
Union Pacific & North Western
S. A. Hutchison
Tourist Dept
Clark St
Gchmidt, Waghlin &, Pfeiffer Shoes
Lion and
Brown & Dollmeyer
Wm Walton
G.A. Rogers
Stephenson St
Prinow Trina
Campren
Bpineccep
Union Suis
Wuctre Bek Spryads
Waurtik BP
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