Toll of New Chwang fighting reported in Russian raid
The loss in the recent fighting at New Chwang and other sites involved in the Russian raid is put at one killed and fifteen wounded, all noncommissioned officers or privates, while Russian losses exceed three hundred. Lt Gen Nadien, paroled at Port Arthur, arrived and expects hostilities to end by autumn. The emperor commended Russian bravery and loyalty at Port Arthur in a dispatch. Kamakura arrived at Nagasaki with Stoessel and others aboard, escorted to quarters on Inasa Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokyo
Tadabors
New Chwang
Nadien
Port Arthur
Sv. Priurspurd
Nagasaki
Kamakura
Port Dalny
Stoesasel
Stoessel
Retina
Inasa Hill
Hand Bags on Sale During January at Our Store
During January the store offers its entire stock of ladies hand bags left from the holiday season at reduced prices. The promotion highlights a wide range of styles and prices aimed at clearout.
5 Percent Discount Sale on Leather Goods
A 5 percent discount from the marked price is offered as part of a house-cleaning sale. The store emphasizes a complete and up-to-date line of fine leather goods in the city and presents the discount as an uncommon opportunity.
Treasury calls banks to return 10 percent of deposits
Washington reports that national banks will be required to return 10 percent of their 24 percent deposits to the treasury, with the remaining 15 percent due by March 16. Most banks are affected, except a few active depositaries with small deposit amounts relative to business volume.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Secretary of the Treasury
Shaw
The
Treasury
Fire damages Royal Victoria hospital kitchen in Montreal
Fire broke out in the Royal Victoria hospital kitchen today, confined to the center of the building. Loss is estimated at 150000 dollars. No patients needed removal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
Royal Victoria Hospital
Consolidation of Freeport Insurance Firms Filed
Springfield Jan 14 Special says Black Hawk Insurance and the German Insurance company both of Freeport have filed a certificate of consolidation under the name German Insurance company of Freeport with capital stock of 4200 000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Black Hawk Insurance Company
The
German Insurance Company
Freeport
All Quiet at San Domingo
San Domingo report says the United States boat Castine arrived from Puerto Rico and all is quiet. Weather forecast from Caracas notes fair and continued cold tonight and Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Domingo
San DomMiiNnno
United States
Castine
Port Rico
Carcago
Market closing quotes from Chicago board of trade and Union stock yards
Closing board of trade quotes show May wheat at 1.1654, May corn at 44%-15, May oats at 3aigy, pork at 12.37, Jan ribs 6.62, lard 6.46. Union stock yards prices list cattle steady at 4.00, good to prime 5.76-6.35, hogs 28,000 with varied classes, sheep steady 8.90-5.55. Also notes open high low close figures and local market commentary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Board of Trade
Union Stock Yards
Chicago Board of Trade
Everett & Sweeney
Feud Leads to Murder in Kentucky County Clash
In Holman, Kentucky, a feud between factions led by W. Rearck and Henry Holcomb escalated to deadly violence. W. Rearck, Henry Holcomb, and Joseph Holcomb were killed, Buford Rearck mortally wounded. The dispute traces to an earlier murder of a Ronarek family member, with Holcomb suspected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiiruspure
Holman
W. Rearck
Henry Holcomb
Joseph Holcomb
Buford
Rearck
Ronarek
Holcomb
Pension for the Blind Reaches 13 Recipients in County
A year after a supervisor vote authorized 160 to each blind resident, thirteen were deemed eligible this year. Six live in Freeport, three in Harlem, and one each in Lena Wadams Erin. Two farmers named Christ Burchart and Christ Hess from Buena Vista were arrested for drunkenness after obtaining pensions. Hess resisted police, costing four officers and a $102.48 purse. They will be released once sobered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
Freeport
Harlem
Lena
Waddams
Erin
Christ Burchart
Christ Hess
Buena Vista
Hess
Burchart
van Buren Street
Stephenson
Galena
Cherry Street
Silk
Sick and Afflicted at Local Homes and Hospitals
Reports of illnesses and medical concerns across the community. Mrs David Wareham and Miss Edna Burgemeyer are ill with grip or serious conditions, with several others under care or recovering after operations at the Dr White Sanatorium and St Francis hospital. A death is noted for Mrs Mary Ann Jenkins with interment in Kansas. extended family ties listed. Bucklin’s Arnica Salve advertised as a quick healer for cuts and burns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Wareham
Edna Burgemeyer
St. Francis’ Hospital
Knorr
F. Bardell
Dr. White Sanatorium
Mayme Bergman
Wright
Will Wright
Wright Burrell
White
Elgin
Bond
Stockton
Attorney Hagelhirst
Thomas Yeonton
Wim
Ruble
Galena and
Walnut Streets
Mary Ann Jenkins
B. F. Timms
Dan
Kansas
Jenkins
Jo Davies County
Law's Cut
Jas. Timms
Kellogg's Grove
Jas. B. Timms
Kent
Harvey M. Timms
Portland, Ore
Wm. O
Louisa
Shawnee, Oklo
Harriet Howard
W. 84Th St
New York
Bucklin
Joseph
Emmert
High School Party at Zipf Home Honors Miss Hathaway
Senior and junior students of the local high school gathered at the Zipf residence in Carroll to honor Miss Hathaway of St Louis. The event featured games, dancing, a Musical Romance guessing contest, and souvenirs. Supper and decorations followed, with cider samples for guests and prizes awarded to Alfreda Voight, Chase McCool, Mrs. J D Breed, Emma Fry, and Horace Webster. The hosting Zipf couple were celebrated for their hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar J. Ziegler
Carroll
Gladys Alegler
Miss Hathaway
St. Louis
Boyington
Robiance
Alfreda Voight
Chase McCool
Oscar BR
Zipf
New York State
JD. B. Breed
Emma Fry
Horace Webster
Tax Rate Trifle Lower in Freeport for Past Year
County clerk's office reports Freeport tax rate per $100 at 6.882, down from 6.908 in 1908. Notable reductions occur in most levies, with the library site tax omitted this year as the site was paid for. Heavy taxpayers will see a noticeable decrease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Freeport
The Right Kind of Fatty Mortgage Loans Ad
An advertisement by Charles D. Knowlton promotes real estate mortgages as rational, slow, and safe investments. It claims such loans educate investors, build wealth, and yield steady income while avoiding speculative market volatility and promoter hype.
Personal Record notes Chicago travel and visits
Judge J. H. Stearns is in Chicago on legal business. Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Bidwell return from Chicago. Mrs. M. Schaner of Shannon visits city relatives. George Keltner of Fort Dodge visits Mr. and Mrs. James Branen. Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Beals go to Chicago to visit their son. Fred B. Burbank of Sioux City is visiting Dr. J. C. Burbank. Mrs. W. T. Caldwell and son Yeddy visit Chicago to see Mr. and Mrs. Will Smythe. Mrs. J. C. Meisenbaugh returns from Mendota and is home on Galena street. John Diestlemeier, clerk at Walton Nephews, attends Lena East ern Star installation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Stearns
Chicago
C. B. Bidwell
M. Schaner
Shannon
City
George Keltner
Fort Dodge
James Branen
W. L. Beals
Fred B. Burbank
Sioux City, Ta
J. C. Burbank
J. C. Meisenbaugh
Mendota
Galena Street
John Diestlemeier
Walton Nephews
Lena
The
Eastern Star
Local Notes From Freeport and Nearby Churches
Skating at Taylor's Park noted in local mentions. Freeport lodge No 462 of the Knights of Pythias to meet next Monday evening. Teacher's meeting at 7:30 and choir practice at 4 at Trinity church tonight. Funeral for Mrs Schinig Monday at 9 from home and 9:30 at St Joseph Catholic church. Martha Washington Thimble club to entertain Tuesday afternoon at Globe hall with German lunch. Grace church Sunday school officers and teachers met at Miss Mayor's Lincoln avenue home to plan work and study programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport Typographical Union
HE. Ay Blust
Harris
Freeport Lodge No. 462
The
Knights of Pythias
Trinity Church
Martha Washington Thimble Club
Globe Hall
Grace Church
Lincoln Avenue
Real Estate Deals and Local Property Sales
B F Timms passed the Joseph Ki McKibben farm of 128 acres in Lancaster township to August Kenell for 10450 dollars. Mrs Elizabeth Becker purchased lots 16 and 17 in Knowltons second addition from executors of D A Knowlton and Homer W Sie Cho. Sale includes furniture and a three year lease of the Shannon hotel in Shannon Tl, the towns only two story eighteen room brick hotel with city water and gas, with possible saloon purchase. contact G D Hogus Shannon Tl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B.F. Timms
Joseph Ki. McKibben
Lancaster Township
August Kenell
Elizabeth Becker
Knowlton
Mary L. Knowlton
Chas. D. Knowlton
D. A. Knowlton
Homer W. Sie Cho
Shannon
G. D. Hogus
Local Candidate Enters Republican Town Collector Race
A candidate announces seeking the nomination for town collector under the Republican port. The entrant says they have respectfully sought voter support from FB FY Pavgann and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lhereby
Tig Hog
Also Mentioned on This Page
Sanford & Karima
Brewster House
Joseph Emmert Oruuccist
Stephenson St
Tremely
C.s. Barrett
Optician
Freeport. Ut
Bo Ilay Ee
Exchange Street
J. O. Shaffer
House of Representatives
Central
Carl Johnson
Rockford
Tlinois Central
Hollister
Joseph Emmert
Holman, Ky
Pension For the
Miss Ziegler
Randall Keith
Galena Avenue
St. John's Church
St. Pius Hall
St. Vincent
Orville H. Porteh
Rock
Evelyn Fisher
Same
F. A. Schule
Gadti
Neta Genea
Corporation Haeeneres
Su Basaveee
Charles D. Knowlton
Taylor’s Park
Walnut Street
Frank W. Elle
United Dental Parlors
Stephiensen
Harpster
Lowney’s
W. W. Harpster
Hoth
F. W. Siecke
High Street
Chas. E. Meyer
F, Hildreth
C. H. Little & Co
Freeport, OL
Freeport, Ill
E. Bengston
Wesney
Sher
EL Pronto
Albert Schwarze
Roy Melnick
A. W. Place
A. H. Reiger
George Wolf
Edward Emvisk
Dr. Matter
George Hornberger
F. Roche
William Keeler
Banus
C. W. Harden
Reha
Union Loan & Building Association, of
Freeport, Il
Greun
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!