Mrs Edna Klepfer Johnson Dies After Long Illness
Mrs Edna Marie Klepfer Johnson born February 16 1887 in Oaklandon Indiana died at 746 am Wednesday at her mother's home 635 Fourth street La Salle after a six month heart rheumatism illness. She married T D Johnson October 18 1906 and leaves husband mother and sister. Funeral at 1030 am Friday at 635 Fourth street and 1 pm at Tonica M and E church with interment in Tonica. D H Johnson father of T D Johnson attends.
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la Balle Tribune
Mra. T. D. Johnson
Freeport
Edna Marie Klepfer
Kate Klepfer
Johnson
Terre Haute
Ind
Chicago
la Salle
T. D. Johnson
Thel. W. Orsinger Bakery
Noctober
Ralph Wilson
Fourth Street
Tonica M
Tonica
D. H. Johnson
Ruth Johnson
Funeral of Louis F Burrell Held at Presbyterian Church
The remains arrived at 2 50 pm and were taken to the First Presbyterian Church for services. Pallbearers included Henry Burrell Daniel W Burrell Rev Dr David James Burrell Louis H Burrell Dr Paul Burrell and Kenneth D Burrell. Honorary pallbearers were John Burrell O B Bidwell TY S Genmill F F Brown James R B Currier B R Wallace T F Runner and Dr R F Hayes. Mrs John G Oyler sang the hymns. Burial was in the city cemetery. The widow Mrs Louis F Burrell and the couple’s children John F Edward Mary Margaret Swain Harrison Swain and Dr David James Burrell accompanied the remains.
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Louis Felgar Burrell
1St Presbyterian Church
Henry Burrell
Daniel W. Burrell
David James Burrell
Louis H. Burrell
Paul Burrell
Kenneth D. Burrell
John Burrell
O. B. Bidwell
TY. S. Genmill
F. F
Mary
Margaret Swain
Chicago
New York
Harrison Swain
Local People and Guests Across States
Local notes show Miss Margaret Austin of Covington Kentucky visiting Dr. and Mrs. A. E. Smith. The Nonparelle club enjoyed a pleasant afternoon hosted by Mrs. C. R. Kerlin on Float street. Lizzie Rae Haynes of Port Angeles Washington visits cousin Mrs. D. C. Sunderland in this city.
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Margaret Austin
Covington, Ky
A. E. Smith
Float Street
Lizzie Rae Haynes
Pot Angeles
Wash
D, C. Sunderland
Trembors Plan Winter in New Orleans Visit
Mr and Mrs William Trembor and their daughter Miss Bertha depart this morning to spend the winter in New Orleans. They will first visit Chicago and then travel south, returning to the city in May.
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New Orleans
William Trembor
Bertha
Chicago
South
Birth of a baby girl to Mr and Mrs Herbert Coons
Mr and Mrs Herbert Coons of 248 Float Street announce the birth of a baby girl.
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Herbert Coons
Float Street
The Canton Mother-in-law Case in Crisis Tales
Frederick Isham recounts a Canton murder case where a mother-in-law confessed to punishing the wife for a bad temper. The judge acquitted the son and fined the mother-in-law nominally, illustrating the strong matriarchal control in Chinese families. The scene ends with their calm, defiant exit from court.
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China
Canton
Frederick
Isham
Far East
Uttle
A Cruel Jest and Odd Welsh Name Legend
A Welsh anecdote recalls a proverb about old families venerating names and repeating long inventories. An English rider once called for a hedge taken speaker whose name chain stretched back with many titles. The rider declined to assist, spurring away after a cryptic exchange. Also note: pork sausage 10c at Mann's Sausage Factory. B: Td
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Yfugh Ap Morgan Ap
Vrowell
Goranwy
Llywelyn Ap Gwalchmai
Dyganwy
William BR. Curtis
Chicagoo Record-Herald
Mann's Sausage Factory
Maurer Mfg Co Seeks Agents for Steel Chicken Coops
Agents wanted to sell our celebrated steel chicken coop directly to farmers. Call at 90 Exchange Street, Freeport, Tl. 1646.
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Maurer Mfg. Co
Exchange Street
Freeport
Birthday party surprise for Miss Helen Kegel
In social circles a birthday party for Miss Helen Kegel on John Street ended with a surprise by the Jolly 28 club. About thirty young people enjoyed singing speaking and games. Prizes went to Thresta Sour Walter Tappe Marie Jager Adan Schadle Louis Ballas John Kloepping. A lunch followed at 11 with a gift of seven silver pieces presented to Miss Kegel.
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Misa Helen Kegel
John
Marie Jager
Adan Schadle
Louis Ballas
John Kloepping
Kegel
Women Club To Study Italy With Papers On Lakes And Florence
The Woman's club will spend next Saturday afternoon studying Italy with Mrs. D B Breed presenting a paper on Italian lakes and Mrs. A E Smith onFlorence galleries. Music from noted Italian composers will be performed by Mrs. J G Oyler.
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Woman's Club
Italy
D B. Breed
A. E. Smith
Florence
J. G. Oyler
Penal Servitude For Life Explained By London Answers
The piece argues that penal servitude for life means lifelong confinement, not freedom after twenty years. It notes monthly reporting and possible release on ticket of leave, but emphasizes the convict remains a convict and may be sent back to jail without trial if misbehaving.
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England
London
Coffee houses as nuisances in early English policy
The article recalls how early English authorities attacked coffee houses as nuisances and suspected sedition. Lords and ministers debated closing them with compensation for owners, but Charles I initially hesitated, then backed a proclamation that proved ineffective due to coffee's revenue role.
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England
Lord Guilford
Charles I
Dundee
African Hunters and Poisoned game tale shocks readers
A Cincinnati Enquirer item relays a druggist claim that some big game hunters use poison arsenic or strychnine to kill prey for hides in Africa. The reporter asks why and the druggist describes luring young deer or antelope with poisoned flesh to attract lions and other big cats, then shootingMounted skins with a ball, claiming many hunters rely on poison.
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Africa
Cincinnati Enquirer
Thought Producing Physical Changes Described by Experiments
A historical note discusses mind induced bodily changes such as blisters and ulcers. It cites St Francis of Assisi and mentions Professor Skrafft-Ebing of Vienna who allegedly demonstrated a placebo blister by placing a stamp under bandages on a young woman. Collier's.
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St. Francis of
Vienna
Collier's
Green Flames Borax Discovery in Death Valley
Aaron Winters and his wife, stranded in Death Valley after a failed prospecting trip, notice a green flame glow in Ash valley. Scratchings reveal borax ore and a fortune follows as they sell the claim for a large sum. The anecdote closes with a humorous aside about a poker invite from the Houston Past.
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Aaron Winters
American
Death Valley
Civilization
Ash Valley
New W. Dlogring Sale Opens With Ladies Shoes
The store announces a sale featuring ladies shoes priced at 89.48 after a 63.00 style entry. Shoppers are invited to browse the new selection at the opening event.
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W. Dlogring
Baseball travel study halts substitution for league balance
A La Crosse analysis tests replacing Wausau and La Crosse with Racine and Appleton in the circuit. Distances rise to 739 miles per swing, costing about 36.24 per team per trip and 108.72 per season, arguing against changes. Including Racine and Appleton would total 621 miles per swing, reducing railroad fare by about 48.11 over the season, yet clubs resist altering two top cities.
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Racine
Appleton
Wauaau
le Crosse
la Crosse
Wausau
Toledo loses Ward Miller rights after NC decision
The National Baseball Commission ruled in Cincinnati that Toledo forfeits the right to Ward Miller who had been drafted by the Chicago Nationals after Toledo purchased him from Wausau. Wausau must repay Toledo $600 for the player, with Chicago paying the standard draft price.
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National Baseball Commission
Cincinnati
Toledo Club
American Association
Ward Miller
Chicago Nationals
Wausau
Toledo
Chicago
Boost Ives for Manager of Freeport Club
George Ives is urged for the Freeport club management for the coming season. He knows the game and would likely be a first class manager. Correspondence has been opened with Pitcher Forsythe who was tried out last spring with the aim of adding him to the pitching staff this year.
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Boost Ives
George Ives
Freeport
George
Forsythe
Freeport Baseball Directors Meet for Key Decisions
Directors of the Freeport base ball club held an afternoon meeting to discuss several important matters including increasing the club fund to 3000 dollars and actions toward securing a new manager.
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Freeport Baseball Club
Power of a King in England's Autocracy
The piece explains the British monarch's theoretical sovereignty over wealth land and legal power. It highlights royal prerogatives in pardons, Parliament dissolution, and naval army command. It cites reforms by royal warrant as evidence of executive reach including eliminating commander in chief and abolishing sale of officers' commissions under Queen Victoria.
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England
Britain
Tie
War Office
Victora
The Tricky Fox
A St James Gazette excerpt notes country superstition about white fur on a fox indicating a dog fox and describes fox tricks. It details hypnosis of pheasants, feigned death, and rolling to lure rabbits, with many foxes dug out and revived to attack again.
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St. James’ Cazette
City Landscapes in a Modern Picture Hat
A brief verse from the New York Telegram notes two blackbirds resting against a gleaming sky, described as a modern picture hat rather than nature. The compact observation blends urban imagery with a whimsical critique of artful display.
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New York Telegram
Manhat Tan Shirts Discounted at EK. W. Clothing House
The EK. W. Clothing House offers Manhat tan shirts at sale prices during a clearance event. Prices shown include $2.00, $2.60, and $3.00 regulars now reduced to $1.88, with a focus on value and quick turnover.
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Manhattan
EK. & W. Clothing House
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