Caldwell to Leave Freeport for Arkansas Division
Trainmaster W T Caldwell of the Illinois Central will resign in Freeport Sunday to become trainmaster of the Arkansas division of the St Louis Iron Mountain Southern railroad. He plans to move to Little Rock, retain Wenthe Railway Correspondence School leadership, and visit Freeport occasionally. Mrs Caldwell and son Teddy will visit Chicago before joining him in Arkansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Caldwell
Freeport
Illinois Central Railroad
Arkansas
St. Louis, Iron Mountain & Southern Railroad
Caldwell
Little Rock
Ark
IT. B. W
Big Four
Wabash
Texas Pacific
Pittsburg & Western
Illinois Central
Latter Road
Teddy
Mr. Caldwell
Wenthe Railway Correspondence School
Pride of Freeport Emblem or Owl Brand Corn Pack
A store advert promises best goods at low prices with a money back refund on unsatisfactory items. An 1905 pack of Pride of Freeport Emblem or Owl Brand corn is offered per can.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pride of Freeport
Owl
Cancelled Rudolph Ganz Concert at Grand Opera House
Owing to low advance sales the Rudolph Ganz concert tonight at the Grand Opera House is canceled. Local promoters express disgust and will not pursue another date. Advance seats totaled 25 dollars and 60 cents. Ganz praised as a great artist following a recent Theodore Thomas orchestra appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rudolph Ganz
Grand Opera House
Ganz
Theodore Thomas
Temple Opening Pushed Back One Day
The opening of the new Masonic temple was moved from January 24 to January 25 at a committee meeting. Mr Buckbee of Rockford suggested the change to avoid conflicting with Mystic Shrine officer installations in Rock. About twenty five Rockford residents will attend the opening reception and ball.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buckbee
Rockford
Rockfor
Butkbee
Smallpox reports in Beloit Wisconsin
Smallpox has invaded Beloit and three cases have been reported to the health officer inside the city limits. The illness is in the same mild form as at the county seat and a strict quarantine is being maintained. The first case appeared Monday and two more developed Tuesday.
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Beloit
Wis
Janesville
Local residents reported on sick list and recovery
Walter Tappe and Mrs C Gross are listed as sick. Mrs Louis Herbig is ill with lagrippe. Mrs Anna Secker also on the sick list. Henry Lichtenberger is somewhat improved today. Ralf Rosenstiel, who had a severe fall last week, is improving as expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter ‘Tappe
C. Gross
Louis Herbig
Lagrippe
Anna Secker
Henry Lichtenberger
Ralf Rosenstiel
Edison Central Projectoacepo entertainment list
Fragmentary note references the Edison Central Projectoacepo company and plans for entertainment content tied to M. OAC parliament, with unclear context and several garbled terms. This item presents as an unreadable notice or brief from an entertainment project listing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edison Central Projectoacepo. Company
M. Oac
Unclear fragment notes satan VND gate conflict
The readable text fragment mentions a gate or boundary associated with a named figure and a vague poof term. Details are too fragmentary to identify persons, places, or events with confidence.
Card Party Hosts a Large Gathering at Mrs. Rushner's Home
Miss Rushner was hostess this afternoon for a large card party attended by many ladies. The Stevenson Street home was stylishly decorated and the invitations were widely accepted. Several guests were unable to attend but those present enjoyed a cordial environment and festivities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rushner
Kuehhit
Stephenvon Street
Orangeville Couple Wed in Freeport Ceremony
Orangeville couple Gustav A. Lefiz and Miss Mabel M. Miller married in Freeport at noon today. Rev. Co. G. Anangst performed the ceremony at his Union Street residence. Lefiz is a prominent young farrier and Miller is highly regarded by acquaintances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orangeville
Gustav A. Lefiz
Mabel M. Miller
Freeport
Co. G. Anangst
Union Street
Lena
Gas Lamps Withstand Night Storm In City Blocks
Residents near West and Ordway Street reported gas street lamps remained lit during last night's fierce storm while electric arcs at West and North Galena Avenue and West and Clark Avenue failed to burn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West and
Ordway Street
Galena Avenue
Clark Avenue
Belvidere Hosts YMCA Court Clash After Tie
The first and second YMCA basketball teams from each city travel to Belvidere this evening to settle a tied game from last Friday. The potential rematch between top teams will take place in Belvidere on Friday January 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belvidere
Funeral Tomorrow for Mrs Fred Karles at Van Buren
The funeral for the late Mrs. Fred Karles who died yesterday afternoon of Brights disease will be held tomorrow at 2 PM from the family home 106 Van Buren Street. Rev Bergman of the German Methodist Church will officiate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Karles
Bright
van Buren Street
Bergman
German Methodist Church
Installation of Freeport judine Mystic Workers unit
Officers of Freeport judine No 51 Mystic Workers of the World were installed last evening. John H. Bamberger, past prefect of the order, conducted the installation exercises followed by a banquet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport Judine
No. 51
Mystic Workers of the World
John H. Bamberger
Election Postponed for St. John's Young People Officers
The election of officers for the Young People's society at St. John's church was postponed from last evening to next Wednesday night due to small attendance.
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Young People’s Society
St. John's Church
Licensed to Wed in Wisconsin and Illinois couples
Madison Wisconsin registrant Fred Alfrecht and M O Stang are listed with Gustav A Lenz of Orangeville and Mabel M Miller of the same. record appears as a marriage license notice with names and locations. The brief entry reads like a local wedding license notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Alfrecht
Madison, Wis
M. O. Stang
Same
Gustav A. Lenz
Orangeville
Mabel M. Miller
Eee Stereo
Forty three bankruptcy petitions since 1905 act
Since March 3, 1905, when Congress passed the act enabling a federal court at Freeport, forty three bankruptcy petitions have been filed, about one per week. Philip Cooper of Byron Illinois has filed a petition with liabilities of 749.81 and assets of 355.
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Freeport
Philip Cooper
Byron
Ill
Local society notes and church activities
The C D Q club meets with Miss Florence Donohue this evening. Grace church choir practice is moved to Saturday night. First M E church hosts the regular weekly prayer meeting tonight. Doctors Karcher and Bushnell operated on Bert Holbrook at St Francis hospital. Lady Maccabees plan a special session Monday afternoon Jan 8 to install officers. First Presbyterian prayer meeting tonight precedes Sunday communion service. F J Schrader Ackley city marshal and chief of police returns home with Otto Grove after visiting his brother Samuel Schrader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. D. Q. Club
Florence Donohue
Grace Church
Lady Maccabees
First Presbyterian Church
F. J. Schrader
Ackley
Iowa
Samuel Schrader
Otto Grove
Coming Events and Civil Club Activities Schedule
January and February listings show Prof. Dawson dancing classes on Jan 4 11 and social dances on Jan 6 and 12 at the Y MO A. A special county treasurer election is slated for Jan 16. Men's meetings led by EK M Cobb Elgin and Stanley Krebs Dayton Ohio occur Feb 1 Feb 18 and Feb 28 with additional star courses and Salisbury orchestra planned through March 14.
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Dawson
Fraternal Tribunes
Lexington Hall
Atthe Y. MO
E. M. Cobb
Elgin
Stanley I. Krebs
EK. M. Cobb
Bylvester A. Long
Dayton
Herbert
Cope
Salisbury
EF. M. Cobb
Hollister Rocky Mountain Tea advertises tonic value
Tt invigorates, strengthens and builds. It keeps you in condition physically, mentally or morally. Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea promises a restoring boost for 85 cents, available as Tea or Tablets. Prepared by Joseph Emmert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollister
Rocky Mountain
Joseph Emmert
Mrs. Austin's Pancakes Promise No-Disappointment
Grocers report growing demand as Mrs. Austin's pancake mix becomes a reliable option for families seeking quick, dependable breakfasts. Local grocers note steady shelf presence and positive shopper feedback amid rising brand interest.
Rooms for rent and sale listed in local ad column
Various rental and sale notices appear for housing and a cutter. Entries include burnished rooms at 100 West Street, a modern townhouse at 4 South Galena Avenue for 12 dollars monthly, inquiries to Mrs EK Keck at 328 South Galena, a two seated cutter offered by Mrs E R Zip at Whistler Street, a modern south house at 4 West Street via Mrs N Strong Lincoln Avenue, plus several cook and board with rooms requests and miscellaneous notices referencing local addresses and individuals.
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Galena Ave
EK. KE. Keck
South Galena Ave
ORENT
West St
Chief Sweeney Captures Saloon Robber Confession
Chief Sweeney solved the Henry Meichior saloon robbery by tracing a heavily drinking youth. Officer Myers arrested the suspect on Galena Street. after feeble denials he confessed. The suspect will not be prosecuted to allow reform. Two drunks, Shannassy and another on Douglas Avenue, were taken to the station in precarious condition.
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Sweeney
Henry Meichior
Chief Sweeney
Officer Myers
Galena Street
Myers
Melchior
Shannassy
Eli Miller
Harris
Silk
Douglas Avenue
Emery Particle Lodges in Machinist's Eye at IC Shops
A machinist named W. G. Greenwalt was grinding a file on an emery wheel when a particle lodged in his right upper eyelid at the Illinois Central shops. He received prompt eye treatment from shop personnel and was reported in stable condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Greenwalt
Illinois Central
Dr King’s New Life Pills Cure Constipation
An advertisement touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as a pleasant and effective remedy for constipation. It claims the pills awaken torpid liver and blocked bowels, prevent appendicitis, and tone the system, priced at 25 cents at Joseph Emmert’s drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Joseph Emmert
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Children’s White ‘Leggins
F. A. Read
Beck
Stephenson St
Hermemeier & Son
Gatena St
Freeport Divison
Illinois
Southern Road
Terest
Wenthe
Minnesota
Pennsylvania Oil
Pattison Kryder
Stephen
Call and
W.j.young
W. Ford & Son, Jewelers
Stegbensen Streat
Satan
M. E
Karcher
Bushnell
Bert Holbrook
St. Francis Hospital
Ton Street
Inquire No
Whistler Street
E.R. Zips
Leddy
Win
D. Wi Wright
Stephenson BE
Wario
Frog Court House
Tng
Prion
Evans
Henry Meicholr
Sateen
Police
C.F. Nieman
Geo. A. Rogers
DE Iebs
Santos
John
Wammalli
Imperial Stop Co
Hall
C. P. Guenther's
Higgins & Tooker
Brown & Dollmeyer
Buick
Burrell Bros., Wholegale and Retail Grocers
Goodyear
Mark A. Hanna
H. J. Moogk
OH Guenther BC
H. A. Paul , Reiger & Kerlin
F. A. Mengenkianp
Brewster House
Clifton House
John Luebbing
J. J. Leemhuis
Jt, J. Gessper
Jos. Emmert Swartz& Fleck
R. C. Roway
C. P. Green
Chas
Melnick Mann & Robson Yeager & Byram
Mrs
John Billerbeck
John Bohn
W. F. Hillmer
Wim. Secker
I. M
Willie Krehl
Winte
John Wagner Hotel
Mierenpol Kinne A Hake Duck
Fred Sandmie
H. W. Foy
J. L. Wahler
Geo. Isaacs
Chas. Ringer
F. A. Raubenheimer
W.l.bufington
Becker Aug. Ortmeier Columbus Club
E. M. Harnish
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