Inauguration of John M Pattison in Columbus Ohio
Governor elect John M Pattison was inaugurated with elaborate ceremonies and a large public parade in Columbus. The inaugural ball in Memorial Hall drew six thousand invitations as crowds and dignitaries from across Ohio witnessed the simple oath and address marking a Democratic victory after years.
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John M. Pattison
Columbus
Ohio
Citizens Committee
Democrats
Cleveland
Cincinnati
Dayton
Springfield
Toledo
Urbana
State House
Ohio National Guard
Critchfield
DuckWorth Club
Cuyahoga Democracy
Broad Street
Ohio Supreme Court
Herrick
Pattison
Memorial Hall
Illinois Weather Outlook for Chicago Tonight and Tuesday
Chicago January 8 Special weather note forecasts generally fair skies tonight and Tuesday. Expect colder conditions tonight and warmer temperatures on Tuesday as the sun rises at 7 29 and sets at 4 45.
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Chicago
Illinois
Twenty Year Battle Ends With Arnica Salve Cure
A. M. Bruce of Farmville Virginia credits Bucklen’s Arnica Salve with ending a twenty year struggle against chronic piles and malignant sores. The testimonial notes the salve cured both conditions and left no trace. Sold for 25 cents at Joseph Emmert’s drug store.
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A. M. Bruce
Farmville
Joseph Emmert
Roosevelt Says Isthmian Canal Work Advances Swiftly
President Roosevelt transmits the Isthmian Canal Commission and Panama Railroad company reports to Congress. He asserts rapid sanitation and construction progress, predicts the canal will be dug sooner than expected within budget, and defends officials against charges of robbery immorality and inefficiency as unfounded.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
Isthmian Canal Commission
Panama Railroad Company
Commission
Board of Consulting Engineers
Market Report From Chicago Today Closing Board Quotes
Closing quotations for May wheat corn oats pork lard and ribs. Cattle at Union Stock Yards 27 000 and hogs 40 000 with gains 6 to 10 cents. Beves cows heifers stockers feeders and sheep prices listed with steady or mixed movement.
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Chicago
Board of Trade
Union
Personal notes on local residents and business travels
Officers of the Eastern Star will be elected tonight. S. S. Jourden is transacting business in Chicago today. Miss Blanche Ashton returns to Waterloo to visit relatives. August Schelp heads to Crawfordsville Indiana this evening on business. Edward Bertsch moved to Polo to take a position with the Tri County Press. W. J. Snyder travels west for the Chas. E. Meyer Vinegar Works. Mrs BR Wilson returns from New York visiting her daughter. George Ennenga goes to New York City and other eastern points for Ek & W Clothing. Mrs J Gumbiner and son William leave for Pasadena California for the winter. Circuit Clerk Boyington attends Stevenson County Oil company meeting at Stevens Point. August Schelp and others return from Stratford Texas with hopes for land investment. Weilman buys a quarter section in Beaver County Oklahoma.
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Edward Bertsch
Polo
Tri-County Press
W. J. Snyder
West
Chas. E. Meyer Vinegar Works
BR. B. Wilson
New York
J. Gumbiner
William
Pasadena
Cal
Boyington
Steven's Point
Wis
Stephenson County Oil Company
August Schelp
H. B. Erb
John Weiman
Jacob Vollman
Wright Deery
Philip Snooks
Henry Brick
Orville Clingman
Stratford
Texas
Weilman
Beaver County
Oklahoma
Secret of curing a cold through bowel evacuation
An old advertisement claims Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Tar clears a cold by evacuating the bowels. It asserts the remedy neutralizes the illness and coats the system, listing the product as a cold cure sold by a local druggist.
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Kennedy
Gl Druggt
Fire in Hay Mow Causes Loss in West Freeport
Firefighters battled a hay mow blaze at 308 Line Dirt Avenue West Freeport after an apparent lantern explosion in a barn hand by Paul Gugger. The flames endangered the nurses residence attached to Globe Hospital but surrounding buildings were saved. The roof and hay mow were destroyed with estimated loss under 5 dollars and no insurance.
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Iis
Paul
Events of Year At the Freeport Woman's Club
The Freeport Woman's Club held a Saturday afternoon session with Mrs. B A Arnold leading a review of Current Events of the Year. She noted conventions Welsh Revival tainted money question Lewis and Clark Exposition yellow fever and consumption deaths. Mrs Rowley prepared a Panama Canal paper read by Mrs Gregory while Mrs Towslee spoke on the Peace Conference. Miss Dorman and Miss Smith to present a recital in two weeks.
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Freeport
Woman’s Club
B. A. Arnold
Reber
Panama Canal
Rowley
Gregory
Died at St Francis Hospital Miss Agnes Barron of Shannon
Miss Agnes Barron of Shannon died at St Francis Hospital this morning after a long illness. She had traveled for health and recently returned from Denver. Survived by her parents Mr and Mrs Thomas Barron and her brother William. Funeral in Shannon on Thursday. She was about 32 and a Catholic.
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Agnes Barron
Shannon
St. Francis Hospital
Miss Barron
West
Arizona
Denver
Thomas Barron
William
Bidwells to voyage from Freeport to Gibraltar
Mr w and Mrs O B Bidwell and Miss Bertha Bidwell will depart Freeport at month end for Boston then sail February 3 to Gibraltar. They plan several months in southern Spain and southern Italy.
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O. B. Bidwell
Bertha Bidwell
Freeport
Boston
Gibraltar
Spain
Italy
Real estate transfer and Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Tar ad
Wim H Wagner to Mrs Louise Steinester by deed for lot 5 block 2 Mayer and Seeley's addition valued at 1400 dollars. An advertising pitch touts Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Tar as a superior cough remedy, claiming immediate relief for croup and various coughs and noting its appeal to children and availability from all druggists.
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Wim. H. Wagner
Louise Steinester
Mayer & Seeley
Kennedy
Unclear quote on genius and poetry from Washington Star
A Reavani asks a literary question about genius being misunderstood. A man replies that genius often fails to talk plainly, noting the irony of poetic style versus plain speech. The Washington Star is cited as the source of the remark.
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Perso
Washington Star
Medallie’s Self Made Man Questioned by Ambitious Wife
A Detroit Free Press item notes the remark that Medallie is seen as a self made man, but claims his shrewd wife drove his rise. The exchange hints at social dynamics and perceived influence within a marriage.
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Medallie
Detroit Free Press
Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea Ad Promises Beauty
An old style advertisement urges readers to prevent facial aging with Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea or Tablets, priced at 35 cents. Mentions Joseph Emmert as the seller, presenting a beauty product in period newspaper tone.
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Hollister
Joseph Emmert
Violinist Ray Edwards Teaches in Freeport
Mr. Ray G. Edwards the violinist offers lessons in Freeport every Wednesday. Contact address 88 Cherry Street.
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Ray G. Edwards
Freeport
Freeport Revival Aims to Lift City Spirit
Protestant churches in Freeport unite for a citywide revival to boost church membership and spiritual welfare. Pastors debate methods, preferring local pastors with Bible text over traveling evangelists, hoping simultaneous services attract conversions that endure.
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Freeport
Prayer Service All Week at First Presbyterian Church
A week long service of prayer will be held each evening at 7 30 at the First Presbyterian church officiated by Rev Moore. Everyone is invited to attend.
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First Presbyterian Church
Moore
First Presbyterian Men Organize Club
A Men s club was organized at the First Presbyterian church last evening before the regular services. A large attendance attended and about fifty members have already enrolled in the new organization. The pastor and others aim to raise membership to one hundred within a few weeks to boost church and religious work and grow the congregation.
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First Presbyterian Church
Breaw Brothers Evangelists to Lead U B Church Services
Breaw Brothers from Toledo Iowa will conduct services at the U B church this week with evangelist Levi Breaw in charge of music. Special music is arranged for the occasions and a cordial invitation is extended to all to attend. Concluded on Page 8.
Fine residence on Carrall Street for sale
An advertisement offers the finest residence on Carrall Street Lot measures 43 by 108 feet, east front A new 9 room house with every known improvement a good barn and an elegant, ever so fine location The price is very moderate and should command a ready sale The house is too large for the current owner's needs and described as a beauty.
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Carrall Street
Sound Lending Of Money By Knowlton Bank
A banker and investment dealer explains prudent lending practices emphasizing real estate as the safest security. The firm offers first mortgage loans using its funds and handles all details including collections and taxes for conservative investors.
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Actutz
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