German Valley Notes From Our Own Correspondent
Jan 9 reports a baby girl born to O Fisher and J D Harbers of Ashton after a two week visit. Richard Johnson of Bolton visited relatives. G N Heeren and W Denekas returned to Hope College after Christmas break. Ona Garner of Egan visiting Blends. Clinger and F R Aykes were on the sick list. A squirrel-hunting party went out. more news next week. H Greenfield of George, IA visits W Beebe and stays weeks. J Manus leaves for Dixon to study. H J Borchers returns from western Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
German Valley
J . Genman
Vaniay
O. Fisher
J. D. Harbers
Ashton
Richard Johnson
Bolton
G. N. Heéren
W. Denekas
Hope College
Ona Garner
Egan
George
Iowa
W. Beebe
J. Manus
Dixon
H. J. Borchers
Funeral held for Mrs Mary E Niles in Ridott
From Our Own Correspondent Ridott Jan 9 Funeral services for Mrs Mary E Niles were at the Free Methodist church at 10 oclock with Rev Wartendike of Freeport presiding. Sympathy extended to the bereaved family. Local items note illnesses and upcoming M W A entertainment on Jan 17.
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Ridott
Rivorr
Mary E. Niles
Free Methodist Church
Wartendike
Freeport
Robert Webb
Henry Brace
J. B. Taggart
Ridott Center
Chase Blakeway
Chris Kruckenberg
Local Social Notes From Freeport And Vicinity
Centennial from Our Own Correspondent reports New Year greetings and small moves among Freeport families. J B Aspinwall and Noah Bechtold dine with Mrs A Hawke. Boyd Hogins family feasts with Mrs Cornelius Heitter. Hattie Fye visits Ida Fisher in Eleroy. Daniel Rus’s baby recovers from illness. Dr Hooker attends Merton Beck, infant. Daniel Carroll improves under Dr E R Plasch. Mrs Henry Klaas visits Dakota. James Rees moves goods and plans to occupy Harvey Heitter’s residence. Washburn and Stout travel to Chicago with stock. Alvin Heitter lands contract to furnish wood for Hester schoolhouse. Minnie Aspinwall visits relatives in Freeport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ceytennian
J. B. Aspinwall
Noah Bechtold
Freeport
A. Hawke
Boyd Hogins
Cornelius Heitter
Hattie Fye
Eleroy
Ida Fisher
Daniel Rus
Dr. Hooker
Merton
Charles Beck
Daniel Carroll
E. R. Plasch
Henry Klaas
Dakota
James Rees
Emerson
Harvey Heitter
Chicago
Alvin Heitter
Hester
Minnie Aspinwall
From Our Own Correspondent Rock City Jan 9
D C Allen visited Freeport on business last Thursday. Will Rote and Samuel Andre of Dakota called today. Lillian and Bla Bokhof of Freeport stay a few days here. C G A Bamber elevator builder left for Town Falls. Mrs Jeremiah Marsh body arrived from California and buried south of town. Services conducted by Rev. Nicholas of M E church. Marsh noted as longtime church member. United Evangelical Sunday school elected officers led by Superintendent H Bokhof. J W Sandoe's dog crate returned to Dakota last Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock City
D. C. Allen
Freeport
Businese
Will Rote
Samuel Andre
Dakota
Lillian
Bla Bokhof
CG. A. Bamber
Town Falls
Jeremiah Marsh
California
Nicholas
M. E
Marsh
United Evangelical Sunday School
H. Bokhof
H. Thoren
Flora Bokhof
Edith Youngblut
Trene Raubenheimer
Alma Youngblut
Raymer
Geo. Raymer
J. W. Sandoe
Davis Briefs From Burbank and Nearby: Visits and Traffic
Davis Jan 9. Duke Mack returned to his home at Burbank after holidays with his parents. Rosa Seidslitz and her son of Chicago visit sister Mrs. Dr. Wilson. Mrs. T. H. Longley returned to Chicago after visiting here. The Rev Barthelmew was in Dakota last Thursday. The fire company was called out last.
Community notes from a 1899 newspaper
Wednesday evening Mrs Chas Gift's chimney burned out Alf Bellman spent now year s visit ing his mother Mrs D Bellman The Book Run Mutual Fire Ins Co elected officers for the ensuing year Thos Cranemiller president Lewis Schradmier treasurer A J Foster secretary D G Lashelle agent T Byler agent Chas Tilkemier Cy Melarkey directors Mrs C Gift went to Clinton to attend her mother s funeral Mr and Mrs Thos Cronemiller left for Oregon and California for about three months Mia Geo McHees arrived from Orangeville The Cronemiller surprise party for Crome Kutler at Thomas Hayes s home Al had a good time with refreshments Davis Star Lodge 841 elected officers for six months Ed Deguinther president Eugene Ditzler vice president Linford Kreider secretary treasurer Frank Buthofer speaker Frank Zimmer janitor Elmer Sheckler post installation social They have 11 members and seek new members for the Coming Men of America lodge which serves boys under 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis Star Lodge
Men of America
Ed Deguinther
Eugene Ditzler
Linford ‘Kreider
Frank Buthofer
Frank Zimmer
Elmer Sheckler
Tusa
Modern Mother Endorses Syrup of Figs for Children
The Modern Mother notes that syrup of figs provides gentler laxative relief for children than other remedies. The true remedy, Syrup of Figs, is manufactured only by the California Fig Syrup Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California Vig Syrup Co
Royal Neighbors meet tonight and other civic notices
Royal Neighbors meet tonight while the Woman's Guild has no meeting tomorrow. M O C A board meets at 8 o clock sharp. F A Schulz sent goods order to Tea South Dakota. Freeport Council No 102 National Union meets this evening. Fraternal Army of America meets tonight at 8 at the K P hall. Y M C A bible class not meeting tonight due to adjourned board meeting. Rev Tope to lecture on Our Country at Eleroy tonight under K of G auspices. County Clerk Held can supply tax receipts. C Katzemeier bought two steers weighing 2800 pounds from Ed Bangasser of Silver Creek yesterday. Royal Neighbors hold a regular meeting this evening with important business. Society of Women Workers calls 7 pm Thursday at First Presbyterian lecture room. Woman's Club announces Lorado Taft lecture at Y M C A auditorium Friday night January 18. Admission 25 cents public 10 cents members. Reserve seats at Brown Dollmeyer Samuel. Don t figure on marrying a model wife unless you are a mind reader and know she takes Rocky Mountain Tea. Emmert Burrell.
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Royal Neighbors
Woman’s Guild
M. OC. A
F. A. Schulz
Tea
South Dakota
Rev
Tope
Eleroy
K. of G
C. Katzemeier
Ed Bangasser
Silver Creek
Society of Women Workers
First Presbyterian Church
Woman’s Club
Lorado Taft
Taft
Brown & Dollmeyer’s
Samuel
Emmert & Burrell
Mayor orders removal of nickel-in-the-slot machines
The agent who has been placing nickle-in-the-slot machines around town must remove them after a mayoral order. The action targets the operator and stops street gambling activity in the area.
A Surgical Operation On Mr Vail For Bone Disease
Wm Vail who has suffered bone disease in his right leg underwent an operation this morning. Doctors Caldwell Burns and Firestone removed the affected limb. The disease stemmed from an injury in his youth. He is reported to be recovering well. Emmert and Burrell advertise Rocky Mountain Tea breakfast dish at 35 cents per package.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Vail
Emmert & Burrell
Weather Outlook for Onroaco Tonight and Thursday
Special weather forecast reports threatening conditions with rain or snow in the north tonight and continuing Thursday. Strong east winds are expected across the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iinois
Nouth
Sudden Death of Mrs Casford Due to Brain Abscess
Mrs Albert Casford of Oak Street died suddenly after a severe headache Monday. Dr Best found no cause and a post mortem revealed an abscess at the base of the brain. Coroner Currier held an inquest. the jury ruled the death an abscess. Husband Albert Casford testified amid the proceedings. She was 36.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Casford
Oak Street
BE. H. Best
Currier
H. Poffenberger
T. F. Lawless
Ed. Brennan
H. J. Nunemacher
Albert Tempel
Dawson
Markets Close With Mixed Wheat and Hog Livelihoods
Closing Board of Trade quotations show May wheat at 71 with mixed grains, May oats 27, and pork 10.22. Union stock yards reports hogs at 33,000 with light to heavy ranges, cattle 13,000 with beef prices rising to 5.80, sheep steady to weak. Chicago receipts note wheat 166 cars, corn 607, oats 121. Minnesota-Duluth and Northwestern totals listed. primary receipts reveal shifts in wheat and corn shipments and hog movements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroaco
Board of Trade
Freeport Board OF Trade
Schwartz, Dupee & Co
M. E. McHenry
Liverpool
St. Louis
France
Austria
Chicago
Northwestern
Minneapolis
Duluth
D A Garber Dies in Sterling At 87
D A Garber of this city died in Sterling at 6 30 this morning after a grip turned to pneumonia. He came here from Forreston and was active in real estate. Born and raised in Gale county he was about 87 years old. He was divorced and leaves three small children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. A. Garber
Sterling
Singer Sewing Machine Company
John Bender
Garber
Forreston
Gale County
Freeport Commandery Plans Funeral Attendance for Sir Knight Stineman
A meeting of Freeport Commandery is set for this evening to arrange travel to the funeral of the late Sir Knight Martin Stineman. The service will be at Lanark tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock, with Long Commandery of Mt. Carroll also attending.
Vienna Censors Target Arts with Broad Prohibitions
A London Post writer notes Austria maintains press and literary censorship with sweeping bans. German writers view Vienna’s censor as a badge of merit, as it rarely bans works lacking literary merit. The censor aims at poetry, printing, sculpture, and even music, arguing melodies can be illegal while rhythm may stir crowds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austria
London Post
Vienna
Mont Blanc Summit Ownership dispute inflames three towns
The Mont Blanc summit dispute pits Chamounix Les Houches and St Gervais against each other as they claim rights to tourism income from mountain land. Swiss government involvement follows as the issue is treated with both humor and seriousness by European press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mont Blanc
Chamounix
Les Houches
St. Gervais
Geneva
Expensive fireworks displays cited in royal jubilees and wars
A British fireworks firm notes high costs of royal pageant displays, with Jubilee lighting at 1.25 million dollars and Crimean War shows at 500 thousand. Other major exhibitions include Portuguese royal marriages in 1886 and 1888, Delhi when empress of India proclaimed, and Crystal Palace benefits costing thousands per minute.
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Agus
Portugal
Delhi
India
Crystal Palace
Pioneering Morality Under a Queen’s Reign Promises Reform
A London Spectator view argues that a queen on the throne improves humanity and morality more than a king. It notes European monarchs’ generally good records but recalls past scandals of Louis Napoleon and the Savoys. The article claims a first lady cannot be a source of scandal, making the crown a “crowned republic” so long as virtue remains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Spectator
Louis Napoleon
Victor Emmanuel
Postmaster Tact In Icebound Canadian Town
A cold Susquaha postmaster nods off at his stove when a six foot Indian demands a letter. The man insists there is a letter for Inoso or Guahano, threatening violence. A British resident suggests rough tact by handing a wrapped paper with ink as a plausible letter.
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Susquaha
Pearson
Dreamland
Guahano
Inoso
Inos
Antiquity and Use of Bells in Religious Worship
The article traces bells from ancient Egypt and Eastern churches where trumpets and rattles summoned worshippers to devotions. Monastic hammer signals, termed awakening instruments, were used to alert monks. Bells, including small nolae and larger campanae, date back to early history with England using campanae by 680 AD, noted by Bede and linked to Abbot Hilda’s era.
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Egypt
Owiris
Isla
Pliny
William of
Malmesbury
Bede
England
Hilda
English language gains ground among European elites
A London News correspondent notes English usage expands across Europe with diplomats and statesmen often conversing in English. The Russian royal family frequently uses English in conversation, including the czar and his daughters. Cocoanut shells are presented as an effective fuel additive for coal and firefighting, while Canadians in the Lords include Baron Haliburton, the Earl of Carnwath, and the Earl of Elgin.
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London News
Europe
House of Lords
Canada
Baron Haliburton
Earl of Carnweth
Earl of Elgin
Slogans and sales pitch for clothing and goods
A local retailer urges shoppers to watch ads as heavy weight suits and overcoats go on sale at a great reduction. The store proclaims itself a headquarters for fine furnishing goods and men’s shoes.
Various Local Ads and Notices At Stephenson Street
An assortment of 19th century items including Gumbiner Bros at 96 Stephenson Street, notes on Sir Walter Besant, Frank Cushman’s Republican congress nomination, Ignacio the Ute chief visiting Denver, Irish peerage trivia, Bethesda Mineral Spring Water endorsements, a Bethesda ad from Waukesha Wisconsin, coffee promotions for Burreed and Wareham at 110 Stephenson Street, photo special at Wareham’s, Old Goat Java and other coffees, and a War Atlas offer with 16 pages of colored plates for 18 cents card postage from Cedar Rapids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Besant
London
Frank W. Cushman
Congress
Washington
Wyoming
Ignacio
Utes
Denver
Mr. Curzon
Orton
G. P
T. A
Cedar Rapids
Free Pills Offer From Bucklen Co Chicago
Free sample box of Dr King s New Life Pills sent by addressing H E Bucklen Co Chicago trial proves their merits Easy action aids consumption and sick headache malaria and liver troubles rely on veget able ingredients guarantee free from deleterious substances pills give tone to stomach and bowels Emmert Burrell druggists sell regular size 25c per box cures cough when others fail Jungkunz Cough Balsam mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. E. Bucklen & Co
Chicago
Dr. King
Emmert & Burrell
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Freeport Council
National Union
Army of America
K. P. Hall
Hartford
Waterbury
New Haven
Garrett T. Sayers
Hartford Electric Light Co
Conn
Steevy
GAUSE
Sterlite
Censors
Gail Borden Eagle
Conenseo Milh CO
N.Y
LA Grippe
Foley
N. Jackson
Danville
G. Vaghar
Osgood St
Folav
Nowse
Llidwtf
Cece
Gumbiner Bros
One Price Clothiers
Freeport, Illinois
Stephenson Street
Bethesda
Bright
New York
Boston
A. M. Jones
Bethesda Mineral Spring Co
Waukesha
Wis
Stephenson St
Wareham’s
Old Goat
Golden Santos
Rio
Burree’s
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