Baby girl born at OG Fisher home in Gurwan Valley
From Gurwan Valley correspondent dated January 9 reports a baby girl born to OG Fisher. J D Harbers of Ashton IA returned home after a two week visit with relatives. Richard Johnson of Bolton visited relatives here. G N Heeren and W Denekas returned to Hope College after Christmas. Ona Garner of Egan visiting. Henry Clinger and KR Attkes were ill. Townsmen went squirrel hunting. skating near ign noted but no report. J J Manus left for Dixon to study. H J Borchers back from western Iowa.
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Gattnatt Valley
Gurwan
Valley
Grip
OG. Fisher
J.D. Harbers
Ashton
Richard Johnson
Bolton
G.N. Heeren
W. Denekas
Hope College
Ona Garner
Egan
Henry Clinger
F. KR. Attkes
Ign
H. Greenfield
George
Iowa
W. Beebe
J. J. Manus
Dixon
H. J. Borchers
Funeral services held for Mrs. Mary E. Niles in Ridott
From Our Own Correspondent Jan 9 Ridott residents extend sympathy to the Niles family. Rob ert Webb's child ill but improving. Henry Brace on sick list. M W A to host entertainment January 17 with a good program and free supper. J K Taggart Ridott Center visited Ridott. Chase Blakeway ill but back in town. Chris Kruckenberg Jr builds business butchering hogs and rendering lard at 1 25 per head.
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Ridott
Rwwortr
Mary E. Niles
Free Methodist Church
Wartendike
Freeport
Robert Webb
Henry Brace
J. K. Taggart
Ridott Center
Chase Blakeway
Chris Kruckenberg, Jr
Centennial families share New Year meals in Freeport
In Freeport on New Year’s Day and week, J E Aspinwall and Noah Bechtoldt families dined with Mrs A Hawke. Boyd Hogins and family ate duck with Mrs Cornelius Heitter. Hattie Fye of Eleroy visited Ida Fisher. Dr Hooker attended infant Merton Beck. Daniel Carroll recovers under Dr E R Plasch care. Henry Elias visits Dakota. James Rees moves belongings to occupy Harvey Heitter’s residence. Washburn and Stout travel to Chicago for stock. Alvin Heitter wins wood contract for Heiter School. Minnie Aspinwall visits Freeport relatives.
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Centennial
J. E. 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 Elias
Dakota
James Rees
Emerson
Harvey Heitter
C. C. Washburn
C. C. Stout
Chicago
Alvin Heitter
Heiter
Minnie Aspinwall
From Our Own Correspondent in Rock City Jan 9 D
Allen visited Freeport last Thursday on business Will Rote and Samuel Andre of Dakota were callers today Lillian and Ella Bokhof of Freeport visit here Mrs Jeremiah Marsh’s body arrived from California and burial took place at cemetery south of town Rev Nicholas of the MBE church conducted services for Mrs Marsh United Evangelical Sunday school elected officers H Bokhof superintendent S H Thoren assistant secretary Flora Bokhof secretary Edith Youngblut organist Irene Raubenhofer Alma Youngblut librarians J S Raymer chorister Geo Raymer treasurer and J W Sandoe’s dog was found and returned to Dakota
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Rock City
Allen
Freeport
Will Rote
Samuel Andre
Dakota
Lillian
Ella Bokhof
G. A. Bamber
Town Falls
Jeremiah Marsh
California
Nicholas
M. BE
Marsh
United Evangelical Sunday School
H. Bokhof
Ass’t
S. H. Thoren
Flora Bokhof
Edith Youngblut
Irene Raubenheimer
Alma Young
Blut
J. S. Raymer
Geo. Raymer
J. W. Sandoe
Davis Calendar Note With Local Visits
Juke Mack returned to his home in Burbank South Dakota after holidays with his parents. Rosa Seidslitz and her son from Chicago visit sister Mrs. Dr. Wilson. Mrs. T. H. Longley returned to Chicago after visiting here. Rev Barthelmew was in Dakota last Thursday. The fire company was called out last.
Mutual Fire Insurance elects officers for year
The Hock Run Mutual Fire Insurance Co named Thos Cronemiller president Lewis Schradmier treasurer A J Foster secretary D G LaHalle and Tealrt Er D Melarkey as directors Officials were elected last week for the ensuing year Mrs O Giff attended her mother s funeral in Clinton Ind Mr and Mrs Thos Cronemiller planned a three month trip to Oregon and California A surprise party greeted Crome Krider at Thomas Hayes s home Davis Star Lodge No 841 of the Coming Men of America elected Ed Degunther president Eugene Ditzler vice president Linford Kreider secretary treasurer Frank Buthofer speaker Frank Zimmer sentinel Elmer Sheckler janitor and 11 members now participate in installation and social time the lodge remains open to youths under 21 and aims to grow membership
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D.melarkey
O. Giff
Clinton
Ind
Thos. Cronemiller
Oregon
California
Orangeville
Crome Krider
Thomas Hayes
Davis Star Lodge
America
Ed Degunther
Eugene Ditzler
Linford Kreider
Frank Buthofer
Frank Zimmer
Elmer Sheckler
Modern Mother Endorses Syrup of Figs Laxative Remedy
The Modern Mother notes that children improve more with the pleasant Syrup of Figs when a gentle laxative is needed than with other options. The true remedy is manufactured only by the California Fig Syrup Co.
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California Fig Syrup Co
Local clubs and meetings listed for tonight
Royal Neighbors meet tonight and Royal Neighbors hold a regular meeting this evening. The Y M C A board and the Y M C A bible class meet tonight at 8 o'clock. Freeport Council No 102 National Union meets this evening. Fraternal Army of America meets at 8 o'clock in the K P hall. A lecture by Rev Tope on Our Country at Eleroy tonight under K of G auspices. County Clerk Held can supply tax receipts to townships. C Katzemeier buys two steers of 2 800 pounds from Ed Bangasser Silver Creek yesterday. Society of Women Workers holds a 7 o'clock Thursday meeting at First Presbyterian lecture room. Mr Lorado Taft to speak at Y M C A auditorium Friday night January 13 on Contemporary French Art. Admission 25 cents public, 10 cents members. Brown Dollmeyer reserve seats. Samuel, Dont 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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Tope
Eleroy
K. of G
C. Katzemeier
Ed Bangasser
Silver Creek
Royal Neighbors
Society of Women Workers
First Presbyterian Church
Woman’s Club
Lorado Taft
Taft
Brown & Dollmeyer’s
Samuel
Emmert & Burrell
Mayor Orders Removal of Nickle-in-the-Slot Machines
The agent who has been placing nickle-in-the-slot machines around town has been ordered to remove them by the mayor. The action reflects city officials concerns over unlicensed gaming devices and public nuisance rules. A deadline for removal was set, and compliance is expected promptly.
A Surgical Operation On Mr Vail
Win Vail, long troubled by a bone disease in his right leg, underwent an operation this morning. Doctors Caldwell Burns and Firestone amputated the leg and report the patient is recovering well. The illness stems from an injury in his youth. Immert and Burrell promote Rocky Mountain Tea.
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Win. Vail
Weather threats loom with rain and strong winds
Special forecast cautions of threatening weather tonight and Thursday. Rain or show in the south tonight with high easterly winds potential.
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Guroaco
Jat
Sudden Death of Mrs Casford Due to Brain Abscess
Mrs. Albert Casford of Oak Street died suddenly Tuesday afternoon at 12 15 after Monday worsening headaches and ear pain. Post mortem found an abscess at the Brain base. Coroner's jury verdict recorded. Casford testified. she was 36. Jury members included H Poffenberger and T F Lawless.
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Albert Casford
Oak Street
B. H. Best
Best
Currier
H. Poffenberger
T. F. Lawless
Ed. Brennan
H. J. Nunemacher
Albert Tempel
Dawson
Markets close reel of Board of Trade quotes and Chicago hogs
Closing quotations for May wheat corn oats pork lard ribs and Chicago hogs show mixed movements with wheat and corn recovering, oats firm, and hogs firm on strong demand. Receipts: Chicago wheat 166 cars, corn 607, oats 121. hogs 33,000 today. Primary and shipper data indicate broader market activity across grain and cattle futures.
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Carcano
Board of Trade
Union
Freeport Board OF Trade
Schwartz, Dupee & Co
M. E. McHenry
Liverpool
St. Louis
France
Austria
Wey Boa Park
Jun
Ba Fay
Chigago
Northwestern
Minneapolis
Duluth
D A Garber Dies in Sterling After Illness
D A Garber of this city died in Sterling at 6 30 am after five weeks away to run a Singer Sewing Machine branch. He fell ill with grip which developed into pneumonia. A former real estate man from Forreston, he was born in Ogle county about 37 years old and left three small children after his divorce.
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Sterling
D. A. Garber
Singer Sewing Machine Company
John Bender
Garber
Forreston
Ogle County
Freeport Commandery to Attend Funeral of Sir Knight Stineman
A meeting of Freeport Commandery is held this evening to arrange attendance at the funeral of the late Sir Knight Martin Stineman. The service will be held at Lanark tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock with Long Commandery of Mt. Carroll also attending.
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Freeport Commandery
Martin Stineman
Lanark
Long Commandery
Mt. Carroll
Vienna Censors Target Poetry Music and Print
A London Post writer notes Austria's censorship extends beyond press to literature and arts. The Vienna censor has never banned a work lacking merit, yet his tightening regimes irritate the public. He claims melodies and rhythms can stir crowds and drive immoral passions, affecting poetry music and printing.
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Austria
London Post
Vienna
Mont Blanc Ownership Becomes Municipal Claim Debate
European papers treat Mont Blanc summit ownership as a business dispute among Chamounix Les Houches and St Gervais. Three towns claim the peak citing land allotments and tourist appeal as Geneva government weighs a solution, while experts deem the issue knotty.
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Mont Blanc
Chamounix
Les Houches
St. Gervais
Geneva
Expensive Sparks in Royal Fireworks Displays
A British fireworks firm highlights how royal pageants in monarchical nations showcase costly displays. Amounts cited include 7.25 million dollars for Queen Victoria's jubilee, 500 thousand for Crimean War events, 50 thousand for a 1888 Portuguese government piece, 8 thousand for a royal wedding in 1886, 17 500 for Delhi's proclamation of the Indian empress, and 7 600 for a Crystal Palace benefit lasting 30 to 35 minutes.
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Portugal
Delhi
India
Crystal Palace
Moral value of a queen and national morality
A London Spectator view argues that a constitutional queen adds moral value to a nation. It credits a queen with guiding virtue and purity, noting historic lapses by male rulers, while acknowledging past monarchic scandals. The piece treats the queen as a moral exemplar enhancing the sovereignty of a crowned republic.
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London Spectator
Louis Napoleon
House of Savoy
Ife
Victor Emmanuel
Tact At Susquaha Post Office In Rough Letter Debacle
The Susquaha postmaster dozes by the stove as a six foot Indian customer demands a letter. Names and etiquette clash. A British resident suggests a tactful wrapping paper substitute to avoid conflict in the Canadian town office.
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Susquaha
Peargon
Dreamland
Guahano
Ftinhang
Inoso
Iki
Bell Signals Through History Before Bells Use
Describes ancient signaling methods to summon worshippers and the early antiquity of bells. notes Egypt, oriental churches, monasteries, and lists sources such as Pliny William of Malmesbury and Bede. Mentions tin tin nabula and campanae used in England by 680, with Abbot Hilda’s death.
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Egypt
Jals
Pliny
William of
Malmesbury
Bede
England
Hilda
English Gains Among European Elites
A London News correspondent reports growing use of English on the continent where diplomats and statesmen increasingly converse in English. He notes rulers like the Russian czar and royal family often speak English with the czarina and princesses, indicating broad familiarity with the language among Europe’s governing classes.
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Englsh Laneyace
London News
Europe
Cocoanut Shells Used as Fast Fire Fuel in England
Cocoanut shells praised as superior fuel for hotels in England. Their high oil content makes them ignite quickly, leading many hotelkeepers to purchase large quantities to mix with coal as firelighters.
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England
Canadians in the House of Lords
Canada has three of her sons sitting in the House of Lords viz Baron Haliburton of Carnwath and the Earl of Elgin.
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House of Lords
Canada
Baron Haliburton
the Ear
Carnwath
Earl of Elgin
Local shop promotes heavy suits overcoats sale
A local store announces a heavy reduction on all heavy weight suits and overcoats. It urges customers to visit before buying elsewhere. The ad also proclaims the shop as headquarters for fine furnishing goods and men's shoes.
Burly Englishman and Notable Figures in Early Denver Visit Notes
A collage of short notes and boasts mentions Gumbiner Bros and Sir Walter Besant, Cushman’s congress nomination, Ignacio the Ute chief visiting Denver, Curzon’s Irish peerage count, and various ads for Dr King’s Pills, Bethesda Spring Water, coffee brands, photo sale, and an atlas offer.
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Walter Besant
London
Frank W. Cushman
Congress
Washington
Wyoming
Ignacio
Denver
Mr. Curzon
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Newvonx Condensed Mix CO
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Freeport, Illinois
H. E. Bucklen & Co
Dr. King
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Bethesda
New York
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