Record of Women and Men Teachers in Illinois Counties
A state superintendent report shows northern Illinois employed 1,963 women and 204 men teachers across 13 counties, while southern counties totaled 610 women and 690 men. Stephenson County lists 113 women and 25 men in country schools. Blair urges school directors to honor public trust, stressing duties to children and community.
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Stephenson County
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Illinois
Boone
Carroll
DeKalb
Daviess
Kane
Lake
McHenry
Stephenson
Whiteside
Winnebago
Rock Island
du Page
Bureau Wa
Southern Illinois
Alexander
Poppe
Pulaski
Massac
Johnson
Union
Hardin
Williamson
Jackson
Jefferson
Franklin
Perry
Randolph
Saline
Hamilton
KF. G. Blair
Northern
Ltax
Payer Calls Directors to Put Children's Interests First
A speaker urges school directors to place the children and their interests as the paramount consideration, acknowledging the difficulty of pleasing all parties but stressing duty to the children in deliberations and actions.
Local notices and society events listed for week
Local brief items include W J Snyder's western trip for Chas Meyer Vinegar Co and Miss Helen Snyder's return to Northwestern University. Embury church week of prayer topic is the Place of Prayer in a Revival. St Agnes guild meets 8 PM at Mrs Bowler. WCTU meets at Y M C A with Miss Carrie Musser speaking. First Methodist Women hold monthly meeting Jan 8 at Mrs Boyera home. Mrs Joseph Schroeder travels from St Charles to Polo after funeral of George H ONeal, brother George Wats accompanies. Knights of the Globe garrison set regular meeting next Tuesday. strong attendance urged.
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Carrie Musser
Woman’s Foreign Missionary Society
The
First Methodist Church
Boyera
Elk Street
Joseph Schroeder
St. Charles
George H. O'Neal
Polo
George Wats
George Washington Garrison
Knights of the Globe
Sir Knight
Illnesses and health notes in local report
L A Brigham is quite ill and threatened with pneumonia. John Arthur's condition unchanged in the last 24 hours. I Solt of Solts Chocolate Shop suffered a light stroke of paralysis after noon today. Mrs Jane Bell relict of Thomas Bell is very ill at her daughter's home on Es street. Mrs Bell is 85 years old.
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L. A. Brigham
John Arthur
I. Solt
Solt
Jane Bell
Thomas Bell
Bird Bell
Es Street
Mrs. Bell
Freeport College of Commerce Opens Jan 6 Annual Mid Winter Term
Upcoming events list shows Jan 6 opening of the Freeport College of Commerce mid winter term and a sequence of social dances lectures and parties through March. Notable items include Prof. H L Willett lectures on early Christianity, Germania society dances, and the University Extension program.
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Freeport College of Commerce
Joe Fifer
Winnesheik Lodge
Fred R. FE. Dawson
Lexington Hall
Germania Society
H. L. Willett
Willett
Theatre Schedule Listing Jan Feb Events
Jan 16 Rudolph and Adolph Jan 22 Ote Olson Jan 23 24 25 The Great Bly s Jan 90 The Girl From the Golden West Feb 2 8 The Myrkle and Harder Up Feb 12 The Lilly and The Prince Feb 10 The Lion and The Mouse Feb 8 Human Hearts totals indicate a busy stage roster with multiple repertory shows airing across January and February at local venues.
Freeport Business Men's Meeting Set at City Hall
The regular monthly gathering of the Freeport Business Men's association is scheduled for Tuesday evening at 7 30 at city hall. Important business matters will be discussed and a large attendance is urged.
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Freeport Business Men’s Association
Miss Bessie Luce Birthday Party In Social Circles
Miss Bessie Luce celebrated her 14th birthday at home on Carrol Street with twenty friends Saturday afternoon. Misses Margaret Luecke Catherine Stonick and Edna Luce assisted. Prizes in peanut staff went to Margaret Luecke first and Matilda Scheidt second. In comic game Mildred Holmes won first with Helen Appe second. Beryl Bertalot won the lucky guess in the nice contest and many gifts were given to the honoree.
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Bessie Luce
Carrol Street
Margaret Luecke
Catherine Stonick
Edna Luce
Matilda Scheidt
Mildred Holmes
Tempel Transfers Undivided City Lot and Farm Parcel
Henry Tempel transfers the undivided half of lot 3 block 1 West End addition for 500 dollars to S Albert Tempel. Isabelle Canefix transfers part of section 28 Rock Run township to Andrew Is erman for 5080 dollars.
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Henry Tempel
S. Albert Tempel
West End
Isabelle
Canefix
Andrew Iserman
Rock Run
Garrison Family Thanks Helpers After Bereavement
R V Garrison and family express gratitude to all who assisted them during their recent bereavement and especially to the singers for their kindness.
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R. V. Garrison
Thanking neighbors for help after bereavement
The O Neal family thanks neighbors and friends for kindness and assistance during their recent bereavement. Mrs George O Neal and family express gratitude for support received from the community.
Freeport Daughters invited to Rockford colonial ball
The Freeport chapter of the Daughters of the Revolution has received an invitation from Rockford chapter to attend the colonial ball to be held in Rockford tomorrow evening.
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Freeport
Daughters of the Revolution
Rockford
Rollaway Rink Posts This Week Price Cut Ad
An advertisement for Rollaway rink announces a price reduction for this week with the deal slated to run in tomorrow’s issue.
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Rollaway
Social Notes Card Party Tonight At K G Hall
A card party will be held tonight at K G hall. Community group members invite residents to join for an evening of games and sociability at the local hall.
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K. G. Hall
Licensed to Marry Frank E Kuhl and Sarah N Bartlett
A marriage license was issued for Frank E. Kuhl of Martintown and Sarah N. Bartlett of Winslow, recording their intention to wed.
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Frank E. Kuhl
Martintown
Skating At Tay lor Park Rink Reported As Good
Skating at Taylor Park rink draws visitors with smooth ice and steady crowd. Local observers note favorable conditions for daytime sessions and casual skaters alike. Regulars praise the surface and community atmosphere.
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Taylor Park
Striving and Falling in a Quiet Exchange
Excerpted reflections on aging and vanity with quotes from Robert Louis Stevenson and a light domestic exchange. The prose contrasts life's disappointments with the human longing for friendship, health, and simple joys as years pass.
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Ile
Robert Louis Stevenson
Huss Kinley's Winter Underwear Sale Prices
Special clearing prices on ladies and children's winter underwear and hosiery at Huss Kinley's. Limited stock available, store at 16 Dwink? ends soon.
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Huss & Kinley’s
New York
Golons
van Buren
OsT Field Cross and Chain Beads Return Reward Notice
OsT Field cross and chain oval shaped beads sought by owner. Return to this office for reward. 1-sdlw.
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F. A. Read
Coats
Silk
Kimonas
Furs
Infante
North
Teen Counties
Ent Public Instruction
W. J. Snyder
Chas, ‘E. Meyer Vinegar Co
Helen Snyder
Evanston
Northwestern University
Embury Church
St. Agnes Guild
Beckmire
Stephenson St
Standard
New Home Company
T. S. Ryan
Galena St
New York House
W.J. Young &Co Opp
German Bank
C.W. Harden
Scott
al Dragsiots
Grand Opera House
Otto Wagner
Galena Street
AGS
Cor Adams & Jackson Sts
M. L. Janssen
Business Men’s Meeting
George O’nealand
the Cable Co. Pianos
GEO. A. Stemm
Galena
N.Y
Social Notes
Charles J. Haines
Geraldine Russell
Wheeler and
Rosey
Nat Wharton
Chester Equilibrist
A Moving Pictures
Wm Walton
Douglas Fey A
Fanted
J. Journal Office
Lowney
Cook Book
Brown & Dollmeyer
Hermsmeier
Gailgna St
California
Heinz Jorge Dill
Owl
Hackney
Wm. C. Wright & Co
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