Portable rope fire escape touted for hotels and homes
William M. Johnston of Freeport unveils a patented portable fire escape using half inch rope and wooden knobs. Tests at the Brewster house show simple ladder mechanics with a brake knot system and a safety loop for lowering evacuees. Johnston plans local manufacture and hotel adoption across Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William M. Johnston
Brewster House
Johnston
Freeport
Illinois Commercial Hotel Association
Springfield
W. W. Hinkley
Illinois Commercial Men’s Association
Fort Wayne
Newhall House
Milwaukee
Max Teich
Chicago
Jos. J. Sheehan
T. W. Smith
Peoria
Mr. Johnston
Brewster
Judge grants divorce over ill temper and bad breath
A western judge issues a divorce citing ill temper and bad breath. An ad promotes Dr Kings New Life Pills claiming they cure constipation cause bad breath liver trouble and headaches. Offers 25 cents and references Jozeph Pmmert's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Farm Institute meeting draws Lena crowd at opera house
Lena January 14 farm institute meeting at the opera house drew a large audience. The printed program was followed and found highly interesting. Mrs Charles Berhenke visited relatives in Elroy. Meg Clementine Rhoades traveled via Freeport this morning. Frances Atkins, who was suddenly taken insane at Freeport depot, was sent to Water Town yesterday. News reached Lena of a new daughter born to H L Court and wife in New Orleans. Kathryn Krape visits county seat relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena
Opera House
Charles Berhenké
Eleroy
Meg Clementine Rhoades
Freeport
Frances Atkins
Watertown
H. L. Court
New Orleans
Kathryn Krape
Tabernacle for Sunday meeting found site in Springfield
An evangelistic committee secured use of land owned by Springfield Utilities for a temporary tabernacle next month. The council refused a permit citing objections to the building. The lot at First and Adams Streets, about 147 by 157 feet, will host a five week meeting ready by February 12 with construction starting within ten days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Springfield Utilities Company
First and
Adams Streets
Tabernacle
Utilities Company
SLEUTHS BUSY AT ROCKFORD
Eighteen indictments with 200 counts total were returned by the Rockford grand jury for anti-saloon law violations. Twenty-three bills were voted, eleven defendants had capiases issued, and recognizances were posted for appearance in court to plead. Defendants named include C. Albert Johnson Albin A. Johnson Rockford Brewing Co. Frank Orlander J. W. Joyce James Walsh William P. Kane Rudy Peterson and George Olson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockford
C. Albert Johnson
Albin A. Johnson
Rockford Brewing Co
Frank Orlander
J. W. Joyce
James Walsh
William P. Kane
Rudy Peterson
George Olson
Rummage Sale Aids Poor Through City Mission
The King's Daughters' Mission and Settlement home will host a rummage sale next week at the Settlement home to collect clothing bedding and household items for needy residents. Call Mrs. Carrie Hughes White 1082 or Mrs. B A Arnold 292 to arrange donations or pickups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King's Daughters’ Mission and Settlement Home
Carrie Hughes
B. A. Arnold
Harold Henry Recital Announced In Chicago
The Tribune notes Harold Henry will perform Friday Jan 26 at Music Hall Chicago and Friday Jan 29 at the Y M C A auditorium under the Euterpean society. Tickets cost 50 cents with 10 cents extra for reserved seating at Brown Dollmeyer or the Y M C A.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Tribune
Harold Henry
Music Hall
Chicago
Henry
Y. M. C. A. Audiorium
Euterpean Society
Euterpean
Brown & Dollmeyer
Recovering from Dog Bite in Elgin Visit
George E. Brown of Winslow Tl, a former Elgin boy, visited Elgin on Tuesday hosted by B D Burley formerly of Winslow. Brown recently finished hydrophobia treatments after a bull dog bite that caused mad behavior in other animals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Press
George E. Brown
Winslow
Elgin
B.D. Burley
Mr. Brown
Pasteur Institution
Chicago
Committed to Watertown After Lunacy Finding
Mrs Frances Atkins of Lena was adjudged insane Wednesday afternoon in the county court and committed to the asylum at Watertown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Atkins
Lena
Watertown
Horrible Hold-up Prompts Cure Claim for Consumption
Washington N C resident W R Lipscomb recounts his brother’s decade long struggle with consumption and failed remedies until Dr King’s New Discovery cured him after six bottles. The ad touts quick relief for lung issues and coughs with a four dollar bottle price guaranteed by Jonoon Rumest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Lipscomb
Washington, N. C
Dr. King
Jonoon Rumest
Dairying Talk Draws Lena Crowd At Institute
Lena’s opera house hosted the Stephenson County Farmer’s Institute with Roe’s Orchestra opening and closing tunes. Prof W J Fraser of the University of Illinois urged testing cows to weed out poor stock and outlined profitable dairying methods comparing U S and European practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena
Stephenson County Farmer's Institute
Roe
W. J. Fraser
University of Ilinois
State University
Holland
Denmark
Europe
Fraser
Scotland
Sweden
Norway
Germany
Ayreshire
University of Illinois
Little Girls Enjoy Doll Party At Settlement Home
Cold weather did not dampen a social doll party at the Settlement Home. Twenty two girls and six boys attended with Arabellas and Lorraines in their best, mothers looked on proudly as lullabies rang, games followed by refreshments, then a group photo by Jenks Bros. The children left claiming it was the best time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jenks Bros
Dandruff Prevention and Hair Growth With Herpicide
Scientists warn cleanliness wards off disease and dandruff, warning against sharing brushes. Newbro's Herpicide claims to kill the dandruff germ and promote luxuriant hair growth with no grease, sold by druggists and available in two sizes. Sample requests in stamps to The Herpicide Co. Detroit with G. F. Swarts noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newbro
Herpicide Co
Detroit
Mich
G. F. Swarts
This Date in History 1780 to 1907
A compact historical rundown lists key events and births: Henry Baldwin born in New Haven and died in Philadelphia. U S Congress ratifies peace with Great Britain. Michigan Territory forms. Kiel peace treaty between England and Denmark. Marquis of Lansdowne born. Faneuil Hall clock gifted by Boston children. Orsini assassination attempt on Napoleon III. Kingston Jamaica earthquake devastates a large area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Baldwin
U. S. Supreme Court
New Haven
Conn
Philadelphia
Great Britain
Michigan Territory
Indiana
Kiel
England
Denmark
Marquis of Lansdowne
Faneuil Hall
Boston
Napoleon III
Orsini
Kingston
Jamaica
Hem-Roid life study cure claim by Dr Leonhardt
Lincoln specialist Dr J S Leonhardt decades of study claim internal bad circulation causes piles and Hem-Roid cures 98 percent in 1000 cases with an iron clad guarantee. Sold for $1 at Jungkunz Buffalo mailing address provided and booklet offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J S. Leonhardt
Lincoln
Neb
Leonhardt
Wm. F. Jungkunz
Dr. Leonhardt Co
Buffalo, N. Y
Gift Shop January Sale Offers 20 Percent Discount
A gift shop advertises a January sale on fancy articles with a 20 percent discount. The short notice notes a limited-time promotion likely from a local retailer and provides no further details.
Birthday of Jean de Reszke the Great Tenor
Jean de Reszke, famed tenor born January 14, 1850 in Warsaw, rose from baritone to top tenor on two continents. His American fame matched Europe with long stints at the Metropolitan opera. His brother Edward, a noted bass, shared the stage and later turned toward teaching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean de Reszke
Europe
America
Warsaw
Poland
Jean
Metropolitan Opera House
New York
Edward
Teagtay T at Lilly & Foes' clothing store
Teagtay T will be at Lilly and Foes clothing store on Galena Street every Saturday to collect Flora ence taxes. Phrase hints at local tax collection effort and a cited person Michael P Hintz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tegtay T
Lilly & Foes
Galena St
Phintz Michael
Col
Local Business Directory Fragments Reveal Freeport Firms List
An OCR snippet lists numerous Freeport based firms and individuals across trades including manufacturing, banking, hardware, groceries, plumbing, clothing, and utilities. Names include Freeport Gas and Coke Co Freeport Hardware Co Freeport Light Co Freeport Water Co and Freeport Telephone Exchange along with various proprietors and partnerships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. D. Atkins
BE. D. Allington
Bear Brewing Co
J. Bengston
J. Billerbeck
BE. A. Blust
Bokemeier & Kaney
Bowler & Jones
Brown & Dollmeyer
Brown & Shougr
B. F. Brubaker
BE. L. Burchard
Dr. R. J. Burns
Burrell Bros
Burt Bros
A. O. Best
Carter Bros
J. R. Cowley, Co
D. Cramer
Demeter & Seitz
Dirksen & Towslee
Dorman & Co
Dyer & Foll
Eugene Dailey
G. Bf, Eichhorn, Emerick, Barrett & Co
Jos
Emmert
Evans Plumbing Co
E. & W. Clothing House
W. B. Erfert
First National Bank
Fitchner & Scindle
Franz Bros
Freeport Gas & Coke Co
Freeport Hardware Co
Also Mentioned on This Page
Watt
Harold Henry Coming
Profes
Sor Fraser
J. S. Leonhardt
Aacouls
Citizens’ Commercial Association
Herbert Shearer
Stephenson Street
Association
Albright & Osten
Arcade Mfg. Co
German Bank
Chas
P. Guenther & Co
Guyer & Calkins
Hamlyn Bros
Hart, Hayes & Kettle
Henney Buggy Co
F. Hildreth
B. P. Hill Grain Co
H. A. Hillmer
Hineline Bros
Hoefer Mfg
M. J. Hanley
J. BE. Hollister
Huss & Kinley
Geo. Tsaacs
W. Co
Jencks
W. FL
Jungkunz
Keene Canning Co
A. C. Knorr
D. Knowlton
Koenig Furniture Co
Herman Korff
Kuehner Bros
Krehl & Winter
W. W. Krape
Poffenberger & Silver
H. G. Patton
J. A. Poling
Elmer Pralt
W. T. Rawleigh Medical Co
A. Read
F. R. Rice & Co
J. W. Rideout
C. L. Ringer
A. J. Robson & Co
Geo. A. Rogers
Henry Rohkar
W. C. Ruch
Sanford & Zartman
Geo. Schmelzle
John Schneider
A. Schulz
John Schwarz & Sons
Second National Bank
W. H. Shons
Dr. Chas
L. Snyder
State Bank
Stealey & Snyder
Stearns & Zipf
Steffen & Seyfarth
Stephenson Co
Tel. Co
Stover Engine Works
Stover& Mfg
Stukenberg & Borchers
Swan Organ Co
Geo. F. Swarts
Schmid Bros
A. H. Tempel’s Sons
W. N. Tice
John Vaupel
Otto Wagner
Paul Wagner
W. H. Wagner & Sons
Wm. Walton
Jacob Weiss & Co
Dr. White Sanitorium
Whiteside & Co
Williams & Beckmire
Williamsburgh City
Willner Bros
Winslow & Co
W. O. Wright & Co
Wachlin & Pfeiffer Bros
Galena
Et Geo. Ennenga Prop
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