Local and Other Notes From Freeport
Joe Cowley the cigar man visits Freeport today and D C Goeke of Dakota is in town for the Farmers institute. Winneshiek lodge T C O F meets tonight for initiatory work. visitors welcome. The board of education selects Mr Parson of Troy Ohio to replace Prof McGrew at the High school after his resignation. Roy Palmer wins a $5 gold piece at Brunswick billiard ball last night. prizes similar on Tuesday nights. Elder William Brewster chapter D A R will meet tomorrow at 3, dues payable. Freeport council No 259 Royal league installs officers Thursday evening with Deputy Supreme Archon Huffman of Rockford assisting. attendance desired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Cowley
Freeport
D. C. Goeke
Dakota
Farmers’ Institute
Board of Education
Parson
Troy
Ohio
McGrew
Roy Palmer
Brunswick
Freeport Council
Royal League
Archon Huffman
Rockford
Funeral Attendees Honor Miss Louella Shouer
Relatives and friends gathered this afternoon for the funeral of Miss Louella Shouer. The Rev. H. M. Markley led services, with interment at Oakland Cemetery, reflecting the esteem in which she was held.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louella Shouer
H. M. Markley
Oakland
Local Injuries and Hospitalization Reported
Will Richards of Spring street was taken to St Francis hospital for an operation. Miss Harriet Burbank slipped on ice yesterday and fractured her elbow in the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Richards
Spring Street
St. Francis Hospital
Harriet Burbank
Property transfers in Buckeye and Stephenson areas
Mrs Mary G Bolender transfers to Fred Pash section 15 Buckeye township for 2800 dollars. L M Currier transfers lot 3 and part lot 1 block 1 Stephenson's addition to Joseph Barron for 3500 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary G. Bolender
Fred Pash
Buckeye Township
L. M. Currier
Joseph Barron
Stephenson
Licensed to Marry Albert Peters and Emima Rossow
Albert F. Peters of Ridott and Emima Rossow of Pecatonica obtained a license to wed on September 20 in a civil ceremony, with records filed in the local clerk’s office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert F. Peters
Ridott
Emima Rossow
Pecatonica
Hindipo Nerve Tonic Promises Guaranteed Benefit
Every Hour of the Day Co. P Guenther Co druggists advertise Hindipo Nerve Tonic and Vitalizer at their corner store. They claim it cures nervous debility insomnia restores vitality with a guaranteed refund if it does not benefit the user. Try it today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co. P. Guenther & Co
Galena Avenue
Galena Street
Gilt Edge Shoe Polish On sale at BH. & W. store
A fragmented notice notes a clearance sale at the BH. & W. store featuring Gilt Edge Shoe Polish at 18 cents and Jet Oil Se. with a sale date of January 14.
Banquet Held by Polo Business Men For New Illinois Central Depot
An elaborate banquet in Polo celebrated the new brick and tile Illinois Central passenger station. Attendees from Freeport joined Polo leaders and railroad officials for a menu of turkey and ice cream, speeches on the city, churches, schools, railroads, and depot building, and toasts reflecting cooperation between railroad and community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois Central
Polo
Polo Opera House
H. R. Safford
J. C. Clair
Freeport
Ilinois Central
Eugene Dailey
Anderson
Titus
T. H. Hollister
M. J. Hanley
Ed. Brown
the Central
Rockford
Opera House
Polo Business Men’s Association
John T. McGrath
Our City
John Dr. Campbell
James H. More
Miss Keator
Fredrick
Sweet Auburn
the Plain
W. L. German
Miss McKee
Pat Pe
James P. Wilson
William HH. Manss
Mr. Mohn
J.c.clair
Laon
Sporting Notes From Pool Tournament Standings
Evening pool results shuffled the top players. Place defeated Anderson after a seven ball rule, then Anderson beat Krehl after Krehl received the twelve ball. Standings show Pet. and scores for several players including Anderson Frick Cramer Place Krehl Frazier Ohlendorf Fisher Cammisford and Young with varied win totals and percentages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Place
Anderson
Krehl
Pet
A. Andeerson
William Frick
J. Cramer
John Place
Jake Krehl
M. Frazier
Ohlendorf
H. Fisher
W. Cammisford
Basketball Friday Night at the YMCA schedule
Two strong YMCA teams meet at the Y. M. C. A. Dixon versus local for the first game while Freeport High school faces Dixon High. A week later Freeport YMCA travels to Monroe to play Company H and the high school squad meets Belvidere at home.
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Dixon Y. M. C. A
Freeport High School
Dixon High School
Freeport Y. M. C. A
Monroe
Company H
Belvidere
Freeport Adds Four Signings With Forsythe Brothers
Freeport baseball announces four signings for the coming season, including the Forsythe brothers from Iowa. One is an outfielder, the other a pitcher, both with strong independent marks and against top teams. Mike Cavanaugh, an outfielder from Vicksburg Cotton State league last year, has accepted terms and a contract is expected soon. Delaney, Weather, and Overacre were early signings this season. In Chicago on Jan 14, Three TF league club owners met at the Sherman house and adjourned after hours, with four candidates for the presidency and Dubuque's status debated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Forsythe Brothers
Iowa
Mike Cavanaugh
Vicksburg
Delaney
Weather
Overacre
Chicago
TF League
Sherman House
Holland
Dubuque
Political factions shape Rock Island presidential race
In Rock Island the campaign tightens as President Holland gains support from Bloomington Decatur and Springfield while J T Hayes of Davenport backs Clinton Rock Island and Cedar Rapids clubs. Dubuque’s vote remains key with factions wanting retention. Clubs discuss constitutional amendments including guarantees and paid admissions.
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Rock Island
Holland
Bloomington
Decatur
Springfield
J.T. Ha Es
Davenport
Clinton
Cedar Rapids
Peoria
Judge Fox
Dubuque
Dubuque Club
Revision of laws lingers as militia deadlines loom
Washington notes slow progress on a jointly drafted revision of laws not seen since 1878. The militia deadline nears with extensions likely. Illinois reports 6140 militia on rolls behind New York and Pennsylvania, and state funds allocated for arms, rifles, and training totaling 420,417 dollars for the year.
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Washington
House
Senate
Putin
House Committee On Militia
War Department
Idaho
Massachusetts
Wisconsin
South Dakota
Illinois
New York
Pennsylvania
State of
Pineules Promise Relief For Rheumatism And Aches
A newspaper ad offers Pineules for back pain stiffness and rheumatic symptoms with a 30 days treatment for one dollar. It claims a single nightly dose proves merit and urges readers to buy from H. J. Moogk and C. P Guenther.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Moogk
C. P Guenther
Classified classifieds listing for stenographers and rental houses
Too late to classify. Three stenographers wanted by J. W. Miller Co. Inquiries at 1-1idin TO RENT 7-room house on Union At 7room house on &. Galena Ave. T-room house on Ble At. Inquire at Win Walton Nephews 1-1sd to
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ONGE
J. W. Miller Co
Union
Galena Ave
Win
Walton Nephews
Germania society dance and local events listed
January 16 events include a Germania society dance and a mid January dance party. The Farmers' County Institute runs January 22 followed by a Retail Clerks' vision event on January 24. An University Extension lecture on Early Christianity by Prof. H. J. Willett is scheduled.
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Germania Society
Farmers’ County Institute
H. J. Willett
Grand Opera Series and Theatre Schedule Note
A list of upcoming performances and acts with dates including Walter Fane Co starting January 22 and Ole Olsen January 9, The Gift From the Golden West February 12 and The Lilly and The Prince February 19. Other entries include The Lion and The Mouse February 8 Hillman Hearts March 1 Preston Downey Moving Pictures March 2 Mrs Fiske and Co March Al Fields Minstrels March 6 Uncle Josh Perk in a March 11 The Red Mill listed among the lineup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Fane Co
Ole Olsom
Golden West
Lilly and the Prince
Lion and the Mouse
Hillman Hearts
Preston
New York Tribune Almanac Offers Quick Authority
The New York Tribune Almanac provides a wealth of information for 25 cents a year. It covers election pluralties cabinet ministers senators congressmen governors judges and major events from the preceding year. The 1908 edition goes on sale January 1 and can be bought through dealers local papers or direct from the Tribune in New York.
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Tfe
Army
Tribune Almadac
Tribune
New York
German club entertained at Clark avenue home
The German club was entertained yesterday afternoon by Mrs. Fred Altenbern at her home on Clark avenue, with Mrs. John Gale as guest. Dinner was served at 6 o'clock. The Friday afternoon euchre club will meet in the E A Blust hall with cut glass and Haviland china prizes. Invitees will be welcome.
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Fred Altenbern
Clark Avenue
John Gale
E.a.blust
Bids Rejected for Cosmopolitan Life Remodel
The officers of the Cosmopolitan Life Insurance association rejected the bids received for remodeling the German insurance building, deeming them unfavorable.
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Cosmopolitan Life Insurance Association
Card of Thanks from Holste Family for Katie’s sickness
Mr and Mrs H Holste express gratitude to everyone who helped and showed kindness during the illness of their daughter Katie Holste.
Clearing Sale Shoes Offerings and Prices
The listing notes men’s shoes priced at 3.50 and 82.65 and 82.00 shoes for 1.68 at the E. and W. clearing sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S &3
Jos. B. Frick Carriages and Sign Painter Listed
Jos B Frick painter of carriages automobiles wagons and sign writing at 174 Mechanic Street listed with shop services and address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jos. B. Frick
Mechanic St
Footwear Discount At Robt Luecke Galena Street
A 10 percent discount on all footwear is offered for the next fifteen days at Robt Luecke located opposite the New York Hotel, 82 Galena Street. The advertisement is dated January eighteenth.
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ROBT
Luecke
Opp
N.Y
Galena Street
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Her Majesty
Stephenson St
Coats
Silk
Kimonas
Furs
Lfe
Savings Department of State Bank Freeeport, Ill
Scott
Winnesheik Lodge
William Brewster
Daughters of the American Revolution
C. D. Knowlton
Eton
Hurlbut
Geo. B. Hurd
Pricss
W.j.young &Co Opp
German Bank
Sporting Notes
Grand Opera Rouse
The
New York Tribune Almanac
Wm Walton
Otto Wagner
Lowney
Cook Book
Dollmeyar
Rio
Java
Burrell Brothers
C. G. Schoeffel
Galena
Galena St
van Isuren St
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