Coming Events Grange Calendar of February and March
A condensed list of community events including bazaars, balls, card parties, lectures, banquets, dances, and St. Patrick celebration. The schedule features St. Vincent's Orphanage fundraiser, Policemen's ball, Cupernaum Shrine gathering, Germania society activities, YMCA banquet, and University Extension talks by Prof. Willett.
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At. Pius Hall
St. Vincent's Orphanage
Joe Fifer
Masonic Temple
Caapernaum Shrine
Germania Society
St. Mary's Hall
H. J. Willett
St Mary’s Hall
University Extension
Stephenson County Teacher's Institute
Mareh
Willett
Feb S Human Hearts and Mar 1 Shows Listed
A compact listings snippet notes February show Feb S Human Hearts followed by March 1 Preston Downey moving pictures and March 2 Mrs Fiske and Co with March 1 Al Field’s Minstrels and Uncle Josh Perkins plus The Red Mill ongoing or upcoming engagements.
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Human Hearts
Preston Downey
Dr Kings New Life Pills Promote Easy Digestion
Advert explains that everyone feels better when digestion works well and asserts Dr Kings New Life Pills regulate stomach liver and bowels. Mentions price 25c and availability at Joseph Emmert's drug store.
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Dr. King
Joseph Emmert
Shoe Ad Highlights E. & W. Iron Clad Price 81.50
A brief shoe advertisement touts the E. & W. Iron Clad model costing 81.50 as a preferred pick for parents seeking durable footwear for boys. The line hints at comfort and reliability with a playful tone.
Ziegler Returns as Freeport General Superintendent
Oscar J. Ziegler, longtime Stover Manufacturing figure now back in Freeport, resumes his former role as general superintendent after returning from California with W A Hance and J Fred Smith. Harry McCulloch will share duties as the business expands, with Ziegler recognized for key invention work and world wide patent impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar J. Ziegler
Stover Manufacturing Company
California
Freeport
Mr Ziegler
W. A. Hance
J. Fred Smith
Ziegler
Stover
Harry McCulloch
Influential Y M C A Meeting Draws Men
There was another fine meeting for men at the Y M C A yesterday afternoon with Rev W C Willing as speaker on Influence. Ninety men attended. The Klein Missionary band sang several numbers. Next Sunday will discuss To the Saloon the Working Man’s Friend with speakers from local shops. The following Sunday C A Blanchard of Wheaton College will speak. The boys meeting drew nearly eighty attendees as Wallace Hall spoke on George Washington’s life.
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Y.M.C. A
W. C. Willing
Klein Missionary Band
C. A. Blanchard
Wheaton College
Wallace Hall
Washington
Social and fraternal events in Freeport tonight and Tuesday
Local organizations announce meetings and social functions including Eastern Star Freeport events Miss Bidwell with Freeport Shakespeare society St Margarets guild with Miss Whiteside Knights of Columbus initiations and Husn Temple preparations Several receptions and a card party postponement due to a death Attendance urged and entertainment planned Also Mr M A Healey heads an annotated quartet signing for engagements in Chicago and anticipated Freeport appearances during the campaign
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The
Eastern Star
Freeport Shakespeare Society
Miss Bidwell
Hindipo Kidney Cure Guarantee by Guenther Co
Co P Guenther & Co advertise Hindipo as a cure for Brights disease diabetes rheumatism gout gravel dropsy and bladder inflammation stating it can cure kidney and nervous troubles and can be mailed prepaid for 60 cents with six boxes for 2.50 under a positive guarantee and at their risk.
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Bright
Co. P. Guenther & Co
Galena Avenue
Galena Street
Hindipo
Shoes repair service via telephone delivery
If your shoes need repairing, call the E. & W. Work for prompt pickup and delivery as requested by the advert.
Patriotic Social Draws Large Attendance At W R C Event
The patriotic social by the W R C. Saturday evening drew a large crowd. Instrumental and vocal selections plus several addresses inspired attendees. Refreshments were served after the program.
Card parties scheduled across local halls this week
The W C O F will hold a card party at St Mary's Hall on Tuesday evening March 3. Division 990 B of L E postpones its Wednesday card party. The Anchor Society party is rescheduled for tomorrow evening at BK A Blast hall. A card party is set for the K of G Hall tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary's Hall
Division No. 990
B. of L. E
Anchor Society
BK. A. Blast
K. of G. Hall
Personal visits highlight Freeport social notes
A. R. Boman of Mt. Carroll and W. A. Simmons of Nora spent the day in Freeport while Mr. and Mrs. R. V. Stolt of Rockford were guests. Jacob Swank deputy state factory inspector and Scott Cowen head of the state grain inspection bureau called in Freeport. Dr. Karl F. Snyder and wife returned from Europe. Edwin Hall plans to return home tonight from an eastern trip for Wm. Walton Nephews. Hon. Johnson Lawrence, Ogle County representative, was in town. Ira Crippen and Mrs. Crippen return to Spokane Whale tonight. Apollo Quintette members Arthur Wills, Mrs. Fisher Shipp, Clay Smith, and G. E. Holmes arrived for the YMC A program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. R. Boman
Mt. Carroll
Freeport
W. A. Simmons
Nora
R. V. Stolt
Rockford
Jacob Swank
Forreston
Karl F. Snyder
Scott Cowen
State Grain Inspection Bureau
Qedwin Hall
Wm. Walton
Johnson Lawrence
Illinois Assembly
Ogle County
Ira Crippen
Spokane
Whale
Arthur Wills
Mias Fisher Shipp
Clay Smith
G. E. Holmes
Apollo
Y.M. CG. A
Vinol Strength for Grippe Convalescents in Freeport
A Freeport notice urges grippe survivors and convalescents to seek Vinol the cod liver preparation. It cites Mrs. G. I. Partridge of Franklin Massachusetts praising Vinol for restoring appetite, strength, and vitality. The ad claims Vinol uses cod livers with iron peptonate, no oil, via a scientific extractive process, and offers money-back if unsatisfied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. I. Partridge
Franklin
Mass
Freeport
Windon
Satisaete
Joseph Emmert
Whistler Portrait Method and Charity Rebuke Recap
A London meeting described Whistler painting a sitter by smashing a large brush onto the canvas then repeating the act to form the figure. The tale notes a rival painter’s canvases later destroyed, and a New York charity official recalling rebuffs to aid the suffering poor. An eastern minister’s appeal ends with a humorous reveal about a local editor.
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Lord Redeschule
Whistler
London
Hith
New York
Tam
Treaven
Parson
The Absinth Tippler Deteriorates to Death
Description of absinthe effects begins with muscle tremors and loss of strength. Hair falls out, skin appears pale and fire seems mournful. Brain lesions follow. dreams become terrible and delusions haunt the victim until paralysis and death ensue.
Apollo Quintette and Bell Ringers Y M C A Night
Apollo Quintette and Bell Ringers perform at the Y M C A on Monday night at 9 20 d4t.
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Apollo Quintette
Bell Ringers
Slugged With Beer Class In Loud Saturday Alley Scene
Police rushed to a Galena street incident after a man allegedly slugged a rival with a beer glass in a Lower Galena saloon. A chase ensued as bystanders pursued the assailant, two young men were arrested for disorderly conduct, bail was posted, and a hearing date to be announced.
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Bluecoata
Bove
Galena Street
Lower Galena Street
Gideons Hold Monthly Meeting at Second Presbyterian
Gideons held their regular monthly meeting in the Second Presbyterian church lecture room on Saturday evening. Mrs. Er. H. Kettles’ class invited as guests. The Boy Samuel was studied as the evening’s character. Tyler Welfeldt prepared the paper. Mr. John Oyler spoke on Character and Reputation. Fourteen boys signed the pledge. Music by Miss McCord of Evanston Ill. Officers elected: President Leigh Rogers, Secretary Harry Ross, Treasurer George Welfeldt. Refreshments were served.
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Gideons
B. A. Arnold
Clase of
Second Presbyterian Church
Er. H. Kettles
Samuel
Ty Ears Welfeldt
John Oyler
Misa McCord
Evanston, Ill
Leigh Rogers
Harry Ross
George Welfeldt
Good Prospect for Concert by Apollo Quintette
The Apollo Quintette concert this evening is expected to draw a strong audience as balcony seats sold out in about twenty minutes after sales began at 9 o clock yesterday. Downstairs seats are moving rapidly, with novel features promised including Bell ringing and a saxophone quartette. Miss Fisher Shipp contributes readings, as the fifth event in the year’s series.
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Apollo Quintette
Alaskan Experiences lecture at Grace Church tonight
Rev John White, a three year Episcopal missionary in Nome Alaska, presents an illustrated talk on missionary work in the frozen north at Grace Church this evening at eight o clock. Admission is free with a silver offering to the General Mission fund. One hundred Alaska views will accompany the talk with practical stories and country information.
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Grace Church
John White
Episcopal Church
Nome
Alaska
General Mission Fund
Surgical Cases Run in Local Newsroom
Clayton, the little son of Mrs. Mary Bast, was operated on Saturday at St. Francis hospital for appendicitis. Dr. J. T. White performed a difficult operation on Miss M. Taylor of Kemper hall at Fiskop al ladies' college, Kenosha, Wis., for removal of a brain abscess. Her sister Miss Philena H. Taylor of Kenyon college was present.
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Clayton
Mary Bast
St. Francis Hospital
J. T. White
M. Taylor
Kemper Hall
Fiscopal Ladies’ College
Kenosha
Wis
Philena H.taylor
Kenyon College
Gambria, O
Rockford Man Files Voluntary Bankruptcy Petition
In Rockford J Clark E Ackerly petitions voluntary bankruptcy in federal court. Liabilities amount to 2947 30 with assets 1020 00. An injunction petition to restrain officers from seizing property is also filed. Ackerly engaged in timber cutting and handling.
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J. Clark E. Ackerly
Rockford
United States Court
Ackerly
City Census Effort Under Mayor Dittmar
Mayor Dittmar begins city census with ten enumerators placed at precincts. He urges citizen aid to ensure accurate population figures as the process proceeds to completion.
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Dittmar
Stephenson County Fish and Game Club to Elect Treasurer
The Stephenson County Fish and Game Protective association will meet this evening at the County club rooms. The agenda includes electing a new treasurer to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Arthur Sage.
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Stephenson County Fish and Game Protective Association
County Club
Arthur Sage
Owls Meeting at Franklin Nest No 7 Hall
Franklin nest No 7s holds an important meeting at their hall tomorrow evening. The new byline will be read for the third time in an open meeting before discussion proceeds.
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Franklin Nest No. 7S
Special Examination For Those Unable To Attend
A special central examination will be held at the county superintendent offices next Friday for those who could not attend last Wednesday and Thursday of hast week.
Real Estate Transfers in Winslow and Eby Districts
Ferdinand Tornow transfers part section 24 Winslow to Gustave Turnstaedt for 4000 dollars. Dilly M. Rees transfers lot 10 block 7 Eby to Fred M. Offenheiser for 2000 dollars.
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Ferdinand ‘'Tornow
Gustave Turnstaedt
Winslow
Dilly M. Rees
Fred M. Offenheiser
Eby
Stover Manufacturing Plans Election at Tomorrow Meeting
The annual meeting of Stover Manufacturing will be held tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock to elect officers and directors. The gathering aims to finalize organizational matters and conduct standard corporate business.
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Stover
Stover Manufacturing Company
Company L inspection by Col Channon on Thursday
Company L I N G will be inspected Thursday night by Col Channon of the 7th regiment.
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Col. Channon
7Th Regiment
Pinesalve Carbonized Poultice Promises Healing
A historical notice advertises Pinesalve Carbonized as a poultice that draws out inflammation and poison and serves as an antiseptic healing for chapped hands lips cuts and burns sold by H J Moogh and C P Guenther.
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H. J. Moogh
C. P. Guenther
Piano Tuner J Burdett Orders at Brown and Dollmeyer
J Burdett, a piano tuner, places orders through Brown and Dollmeyer or by phone. The ad notes contact methods and the business relationship for instrument upkeep and tuning services.
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J. Burdett
Brown & Dollmeyer
Market Report Chicago Feb closing quotes and cattle hogs
May wheat 9 45 a bushel May corn 60 14 May oats 83 14 May pork 11 30 May lard 97 37 May ribs 6 37 Cattle 26 000 steady to strong Beeves 4 10 to 6 00 Cowa heifers 85 00 Stockers 2 75 4 90 Hogs 60 000 strong Light 4 06 4 30 Mixed 4 05 4 40 Heavy 4 05 4 85 Rough 4 06 0 4 15 Bulk Sales 4 20 4 30 Sheep 25 000 steady 3 25 5 60
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Chicago
Board of Trade
Notice of Public Auction of Unclaimed Railway Property
The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway Company gives public notice of an auction on March 14, 1908 at ten o'clock in Freeport Illinois to sell 128 086 feet of long leaf yellow pine pole stock lumber to cover $38 795 05 in legal charges. Items will be sold in carload lots or all together for maximum value.
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Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway Company
Moline
Ilinois
Capital Lumber Company
Braxton
Mississippi
Birmingham
Alabama
Deere & Mansur Company
Chicago
Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway Company
Freeport
Stephenson
Inois
Chicago, Jhlwauker & ST. Paul Railway Company
H. P. Ellio
Local farms and listings on Galena and Empire Streets
4 RENT w acre farm adjoining city 13l acre farm adjoining Seloto Mills four miles north of city. Photo graph gallery Sed floor opposite monument House and barn corner Cerroll and Emopire Sts John Stoskopf t Stdlw.
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Galena Road
Ecty
Seloto Mills
Dé Miles
City
Monument
Cerroll and
Emopire
John Stoskopf
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Grand Opera House
the Cable Co. Pianos
Geo. A. Stemm
Opp. N. Y. Home
Galena St
Gas House Coke
Freeport Gas Light & Coke Cooth
C. G.schoeffel
G. T. W. Tobacco
Barrington Hall
Ceresota
State University
C. G. Schoeffel
Boye
Riley & Wheat
van Buren Bt
M.C. A. Affairs
W.C. Willing
St. Margaret’s Guild
Christ Marty
Argyle
DeVore Piano Co. Vickets
Fraternal Tribunes No. 99
T. R. Skeel
I. G. Wise
Rock River Rebekah Lodge
Mae Crowell
State Assembly of
Rebekahs
Husn Temple No
D.O. KK. K
Castle Hall
Freeport Lodge
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Y. M.C.A
Healey
Quartette
Journal
Social Notes
Grippe
Fish and Game Club
Owls Meeting
Heiko Buttel
Ridott
Kate Strodtmisan
Saine
Rene
Scott
Chicago Board of Trades
F.J. Miner & Co
Rice
D. Anderson
High. Low
A . Se
Colu
Ehsons County Rent Estate
Crain
Wood Ashew
Fadbbart
Ub Stephenson Sl
Walnut Street
New
Peidiw
Lion and
Ing
Win Walton Neph
G.A. Rogers
Deliv
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