Mel Trotter Recalls Early Life At Bloomington Revival
Mel Trotter, former Freeport barber now based in Grand Rapids, spoke at Rev W A Sunday’s Bloomington revival drawing 6000 listeners. Fifty nine converts followed his testimony, with Sunday urging prayer for unsaved attendees. Trotter described a fall into drink, family losses, and recovery through Chicago and Grand Rapids missions, highlighting a life transformed and a rescue work saving 2500 souls yearly.
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Mel Trotter
Freeport
Bloomington
W. A. Sunday
Trotter
The
Tabernacle
Grand Rapids, Mich
Evangelist Sunday
Mr. Trotter
Sunday
Jesus
Chicago
Grand Rapids
Mich
Improve Elergy Cemetery Expands and Graders Add Amenities
The past year brought expansion to Elergy Cemetery with a seven eighths acre purchase north of the old grounds for 125 dollars per acre. A new addition was laid out and graded on October 21, gates added, a west road graded, and gravel laid with highway commission help. Twenty lots sold, finances strained, and a solicitor may be appointed to collect one dollar from remaining lot owners. A new house, fence, and improved upkeep planned for the coming year. T Turner, President, with Mahlen Hutmacher, Charles Hutmacher, and Frank Wolfe approving publication.
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George Death
Adam Hutmacher
Commissioners of Highways
Wayland Newell
T. Turner
Mahlen Hutmacher
Charles Hutmacher
Frank Wolfe
Costs and feats of the world’s most expensive hats
A display in the national museum shows a $1500 gold hat given to General Grant in 1882. Private owner Samuel Sherard of Pittsburg holds a $1100 spun glass hat, while former secretary Seward wore a $1000 Panama hat. Panama hats once sold up to $500, though the tops of the market faded. Finest hats hail from Payta and Guayaquil, Peru, woven from pita fiber that can be silk soft and even folded for pocket storage.
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Panama
Sherard
William H. Seward
Lincoln
New York
Payta
Guayaquil
Peru
Cure for Misery Promises Quick Relief with Electric Bitters
Rh O M James of Louellen South Carolina touts Electric Bitters as a cure for malaria related misery. The tonic comes in 50 cent bottles and is claimed to relieve chills bilious attacks yellow jaundice stomach liver and kidney complaints and lame back. Sold with guarantee at Joseph Emmert's drug store.
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Rh. O M. James
Louellen
S.C
Joseph Emmert
Lincoln Douglas Debates Commemorative Meeting Planned
The Illinois State Historical Society will hold its January 30 and 31 gathering at the Springfield Capitol with Horace White and Adlai E. Stevenson as principal speakers on Lincoln and Douglas. The program includes multiple sessions, receptions, and observances in Ottawa Freeport Charleston Jonesboro Galesburg Alton Quincy, under Clark I Carr’s local leadership.
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The
State Historical Society
Capitol Building
Springfield
Lincoln
Douglas
Horace White
New York City
Chicago Tribune
Abraham Lincoln
Adlai E. Stevenson
Bloomington
United States
Stephen A. Douglas
White
Stevenson
Stephenson
Historical Library
David McCullough
Peoria
Historical Society
Eliot Callender
Elias Kent Kane
Henry Barrett Chamberlin
Chicago Record Herald
William T. Davidson
Lewiston
Adlai Stevenson
Mr. Stevenson
State Library
Ottawa
Freeport
Charleston
Jonesboro
Galesburg
Alton
Quincy
States Historical Society
This Date in History Highlights Key 17th to 19th Century Events
The entry notes Galileo death in 1642 and birth of Lowell Mason in 1792. It marks the first issue of the South Carolina Gazette in 1738, Cape of Good Hope captured by Britain in 1806, and a Confederate figure Longstreet birth. Also lists Prince Albert Victor birth in 1844 and Congress postal cards plan in 1872.
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Galileo
Pisa
South Carolina Gazette
Charleston
Lowell Mason
Massachusetts
Orange
N. J
Cape of Good Hope
Batle
New Orleans
Glen
Jas. Longstreet
Prince Albert Victor
Duke of Clarence
Congress
Bucklin’s Arica Salve Praised by Maine Resident
Mr KE K Chamberlain of Clinton Maine endorses Bucklin's Arica Salve saying it cured piles chapped hands and old sores without scarring. The product sells for 25 cents at Joseph Emmert's drug store.
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KE. K. Chamberlain
Clinton
Maine
Bucklin
Joseph Emmert
Miss Marie Barnist Piano at 62 Oak Place
Miss Marie Barnist is associated with 62 Oak Place in a brief notice dated December 19. The fragment indicates a piano event or listing but provides limited context and no clear action or outcome.
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Marie Barnist
Pool Tournament at Mission Pel and Billiard Hall Ends With Close Scores
Sporting notes report two series at Mission Pel and Billiard Hall last evening. Jamer beat Cumisford three of four, and Flick, handicapped by the eleven ball, defeated Young three of four. Standings list Cramer 20 1.000, Krehl 20 1.000, Fifek 20 1.000, Anderson 20 1.000, Fisher 1 1.800, Frazier 6 1.000, Young 2.000, Place 0 2.000, Cummingsford 0 3.000, Oblendorf 0 0 1.000. More games loom as players with perfect scores meet, promising livelier content.
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Mission Pel
Billiard Hall
Jamer
Cumisford
Flick
Young
W.L. Pet
J. O Cramer
Jake Krehl
William Fifek
A. Anderson
Ih. Fisher
éFeau
OM. Frazier
Eae
AOO
Fred Young
John Place
Ccc
W. Cummmnsford
O. Oblendorf
Rockford Leader Plans Set for Wisconsin League
M H Golden visited Milwaukee to confer with Wisconsin league President Moll. Golden, back on duty, says Rockford is included in readjusting plans though changes are not disclosed. Most clubs view Rockford as ripe for baseball, while some fear being dropped.
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Rockford
M. H. Golden
Milwaukee
Moll
Golden
Mi-o-na stomach tablets touted as cure-all
An advertisement claims Mi-o-na stomach tablets cure all stomach weakness and indigestion. It describes symptoms from meals such as giddiness and despondency, explains the pill works before meals by aiding digestion, and notes William F. Jungkunz guarantees a free remedy if not cured.
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Poiion
What Women Will Do Comes To Grand Opera House Tonight
Holden Bros. present the new play What Women Will Do at the Grand Opera House tonight. The production showcases rural idylls in acts one and two and Paris settings in later acts, combining humor and pathos with a moral about virtue triumphing over vice. An excellent cast, special scenery, electrical effects, and musical specialties accompany the big production.
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Paris
Holden Bros
Man of the Hour Returns to Grand Opera House
Wm A Brady and Josph R Grismer present The Man of the Hour by George Broadhurst now in its second year at the Savoy Theatre New York returns to the Grand Opera House on Tuesday January 14. The production drew a large crowd in Freeport and is expected to repeat in the city.
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Wm. A. Brady
Josph R. Grismer
George Broadhurst
Savoy Theatre
New York
Grand Opera House
Freeport
For Sale Farm in Stephenson County Near Emerick
Auction notice for a well improved quarter section farm in Stephenson County. Intended buyer should act quickly. Presented by M. W. Cowtry along with Over Emerick Barrett & Go. The ad emphasizes first class quality and prompt response.
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Stephenson Co
M. W. Cowtry
Emerick, Barrett & Go
American playwright born in St. Louis in 1859
American playwright born in St. Louis on January 8, 1859, who studied in public schools there and held varied jobs before turning to playwriting. He worked as a page in the House of Representatives, a railroad office clerk, a law student, and a newspaper reporter. His notable works include the play Alabama.
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St. Louis
Publc
House of Representatives
Washington
Alabama
Politician Thomas rises in New York Democratic circles
The excerpt notes Thomas gaining prominence as a politician in recent years and taking an active role in New York Democratic affairs. He is described as a close friend of William J. Bryan and as having presided over a 1906 Madison Square Garden welcome meeting for Bryan after his world tour.
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Mizzoura
Arizona
Oliver Goldsmith
Huss & Kintey Jag Vary Clearing Sale Ad
A partial notice advertises Huss and Kintey’s Jag variety clearing sale offering coats and skirts at reduced prices. The readable text is fragmentary with unclear dates or locations. The emphasis is on discounted apparel items and a store sale.
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Huss & Kintey
Jag Vary Clearing Sale
Sdeie
Store Slashes Prices to Clear Broken Stock Fast
In a bid to speed up service the shop slashes prices on broken lots and odd sizes to the lowest notch to prevent delays. Reduced pricing targets prompt action to clear substandard stock quickly and minimize handling time.
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Illinois
Dubuque, Fr
Dr. McCord
Pacific Mission
East van Buren Street
Mackey
Harry Monroe
Elergy Cemetery
Turner
Grant
Pittsburg
Lincoln-Douglas
Bates
Ilinois College
Charles Rammelkamp
Illinois College
Jacksonville
North Shore
Seymore Currey
Evanston Historical Society
Ilinois
N. L. Cranholm
James Hall
BE. B. Greene
University of Illinois
Iinois
Northern Cross Railroad
G. M. McDonnell
Winnetka
J. H. Burnham
Edwin O. Gale
Sporting Notes
Peel
Arthur Irwin
Phillies
Arthur
Jerry Sullivan
New York Giants
Irwin
John M. Ward
Giants
Quakers
Jouett Meekin
Bill Brown
Giants’ Battery
Mulvey
Trwin
Charley Bastian
Bastian
Meekin
Ward
Tiernan
Jackson
Miss
Hal Chase
Yankees
Billy Hogg
Portland
Oregon
Chase
Hogg
Griffith
Freeport Vpouson
Wm. F. Jungkunz
Mi O Na
the Grand
Wm Walton Neph
Kuehner
Wm. Walton Neph
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