Local club notices and public meeting plans
Capernaum Shrine No 4 meets at 7 30 tonight for business. Martha Washington Thimble Club hosts a card party tomorrow at K of G hall with cards at 830. King’s Daughters county convention postponed due to illness. county secretary to issue notice. Women Workers of First Presbyterian Church hold monthly meeting tomorrow at 8 pm in church parlors. Illinois Central to run coach to Madison freight tomorrow at 7 16 am for W H Shons sale near Orangeville. coach attached to evening freight as well. Hon William E Mason former U S senator from Illinois to speak Tuesday Jan 22 in Freeport in circuit court room at the courthouse on his candidacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capernaum Shrine
Martha Washington Thimble Club
K. of G. Hall
Women Workers
The
First Presbyterian Church
Ilinois Central
Madison
W. H. Shons
Orangeville
Wmn. E. Mason
United States
Illinois
Freeport
Circuit Court
Court House
Shouers Thank Friends for Support in Bereavement
Mr and Mrs Christian Shouer and family express gratitude to friends who sent flowers or offered words of sympathy during their bereavement.
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Christian Shouer
Kehler Fitzgerald Nuptials in Freeport
Misa Kittie Kehler and Thomas Fitzgerald wed at St Marys church parsonage with Rev Leydon officiating at 8 pm. Attendants were Miles Mary and William Fitzgerald. Afterward, guests gathered at the Kehler home 103 Mechanic Street for a wedding supper. The couple will live with the bride’s parents as the bride hails from Freeport and the groom from East Freeport works at Cascade laundry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kehler-Fitzgerald
Misa Kittie Kehler
Thomas Fitzgerald
St. Mary's Church
Leydon
Miles Mary
William Fitzgerald
Jacob Kehler
Mechanic Street
Fitzgerald
Freeport
Patrick Fitzgerald
East Freeport
Cascade Laundry
First Baptist Church Members Entertained at Parlors
The primary department of the First Baptist church entertained the men of the congregation last evening at the church parlors. An excellent program of singing, musical numbers and readings was given. Mrs Ward Yount sang solos and Mrs Palmer gave readings. Both portions were highly appreciated and applauded. Refreshments were served afterward.
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First Baptist Church
Ward Yount
Palmer
Negro Ejected From Train For Suspicious Pair
An early morning incident at the depot led Officer Metzger to remove a black worker from a southbound train to prevent potential harm to a white passenger. The unnamed stranger, arriving from the west, was intoxicated and could not identify the man or themselves. The potter, employed along Stephen son street, was ejected and barred from boarding again.
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South
Metzger
Stephenson Street
Extension work updates on C M St Paul line
Henry Melchior receives a letter from his brother W H Melchior detailing the C M and St Paul extension. The railroad reaches 225 miles with 25 miles into Montana and will connect with eastbound track in two weeks to Miles City 325 miles. W H Melchior runs the division under boss Earling who visited for five days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Melchior
W. H. Melchior
Pontis
S. D
Montana
Miles City
Earling
Judgment Settled In Freeport Court Case
Judge Hobson of Galena settled the judgment obtained in Geib's court last November against W. S. Benson. J. H. Stearns of this city appeared for the complainant, A. Clark.
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Hobson
Galena
Freeport
Justice
Patent Granted for Louis Biersach Fish Hook
Louis Biersach known as the Freeport Hook man has received letters patent for a fish hook improvement. The device enhances his existing hook design and reflects ongoing innovation in fishing tackle.
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Louis Biersach
Freeport
Stover in Critical Condition Amid Illness
D. C. Stover remained very critical today, worse than at any point in a prolonged illness. The end is believed near, with his condition deteriorating rapidly.
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D. C. Stover
Licensed names listed for Wednesday events
The notice lists individuals including Fred Beine Lena Emma M Hillmer and Thomas Fitzgerald in Freeport Kittie Kebler Dakota Walter W Kuntz and Edna L Shaffer Rock Grove. The exact ceremony or event details are not provided in the readable text.
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Fred, Beine
Lena
Emma M. Hillmer
Same
Thomas Fitzgerald
Freeport
Kittie Kebler
Walter W. Kuntz
Dakota
Edna L. Shaffer
Rock Grove
Northwestern Pay Day
Northwestern railroad announces payday as checks arrive this morning for the employer.
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Northwestern
Northwestern Railroad
Notable Iunorists George Golden and Casey Sail Abroad
George Golden recalls a Europe voyage with Casey, a famed Iunorist, describing Casey's seasickness and futile remedies. The piece mentions Parisian connections, a tradespeople memorial, and a will distributing a modest bequest among Paris barbers, dressed in a satirical, fragmentary travelogue tone.
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George Golden
Casey
Europe
Golden
Wei
Hira
George
Wanted for All Army Able-bodied Men
Able-bodied unmarried men between ages 18 and 35 of good character and temperate habits who can speak read and write English are wanted for service in Cuba and the Philippines. For information apply at recruiting office 104 Kristol Dixon 102 West State St Redford 118 New York St Aurora or 323 So State St Chicago PL 1 ldvodt
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Cuba
Philippines
Kirstot
Dixon
West State St
Redford
New York St
Aurora
State St
Chicago
Funeral Street Nerves Drive Tenant Moves
A Washington renting agent reports tenants cancel leases on streets near churches and cemeteries where funeral processions travel. Families complain funerals unsettle residents, with movers citing the sight of hearses as a major nuisance impacting property value and desirability.
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Washington
Washington Star
Sir Ian Hamilton Birthday Tribute and Career Highlight
General Sir Ian Hamilton, born Corfu January 16 1853, is hailed as a capable officer with a long varied service. His campaigns include Afghanistan 1878, Boer War where he was wounded, Nile 1884, and Burma 1886. He is also noted for writing, sketching, and public speaking. Recently promoted to full general after Sir George Luck’s retirement.
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Sir Ian Hamilton
Corfu
Sir Ian
South Africa
Ian
George Luck
Beliefs of Saragossans on Death and Afterlife
In the mid Atlantic Saragossans aboard waterlogged hulks hold that bright sun travelers go to a shallow four foot deep heaven of fresh water where they may wade and disport forever. Those who die in darkness endure a probationary period before the afterlife. They also value premonitions omens and foreordinations.
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Saragossa Sea
mid-Atlantic
Little Girl Debates Grandfather Dog Gift
A sick child asks her mother to have grandpa buy a dog. The mother doubts him but promises to decide after recovery. The girl replies that worse illness increases her chances, showing her cleverness and hope in a short, moral exchange.
Hoarding as Economic Crime and Distrust of Government
A Stateman of Calcutta argues hoarding is not just an economic mistake but an economic crime rooted in maladministration. He traces it to eras when rulers plundered subjects, viewing hoarding as a distrustful relic of conquerors claiming entitlement.
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Stautesmnan
Calcutta
Reverse Action. The Elder Matron and The Younger Matron
Two matron figures debate infant crying and its effect on a child’s lineage and religion. The Elder Matron defends crying as strengthening his lines while the Younger Matron fears it erodes the father’s faith. Set in Indianapolis context.
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Indianapolis Journal
Oldest English Congregational Pastor Turns Ninety Nine
The Rev Thomas Lord of Thorncastle Lincolnshire celebrated his ninety ninth birthday on April 22 and remains active in ministry. He preached his five thousandth sermon on the seventy third anniversary of his ordination, aided by memory as eyesight falters and reciting whole Scripture chapters.
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England
Thomas Lord
Thorncastle
Lincolnshire
Lord
This Date in History of Noted Figures and Events
Edmund Spencer, an English poet of the late 16th century, died in 1599. Louis XIV declared war on England in 1666. France recognized U.S. independence in 1778. The English defeated the French at Corunna in 1809. The Supreme Court declared the Legal Tender Act constitutional in 1871. A deadly earthquake hit Andijan in 1903. Marshal Field, the Chicago merchant, died in 1906 and was born in 1835.
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Louis XIV
France
England
United States
Battle of Corunna
United States Supreme Court
Andijan
Russian Turkey
Marshal Field
How to Avoid Appendicitis by Habitual Constipation
An advisory note claims most appendicitis victims are constipated and promotes Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup as a remedy. It asserts the product corrects constipation without nausea or griping, describes it as mild and pleasant to take, and lists H. J. Moogk and W. F. Jungkunz as authorities or endorsers.
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Orino
H. J. Moogk
W. F. Jungkunz
Gilt Edge Shoe Polish 18c and Jet Oil 8c Sale
A listed sale announces prices for Gilt Edge Shoe Polish at 18 cents and Jet Oil at 8 cents. The E and W clear ing sale runs on the date shown, with details limited to the advertised items and prices.
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Her Majesty
F. A. Read
Stephenson St
Coats
Silk
Kimonas
Furs
King’s Daughters
Nan
J. J. Cluxton
Bijou Players
Liars
Daisy Richmond
Win Walton Neph
St. Paul Extension
Eton
Hurlbut
Geo. B. Hurd
W.j.young& Co Opp
German Bank
Savings Department of State Bank Freeeport, Ili
Mr. Stover
Sigtee Busente
Ano Dudin
Brazil
Sintecu Gattherer
Coedie
Calumet
Rogers
Edmund Spencer
the Cable Co. Pianos
Geo. A. Stemm
Galena St
N. Y
Otto Wagner
Galena Street
Lownay
Rio
Java
New York
Burrell Brothers
C. G. Schoeffel
Galena Bt
Riley & Goods
van Buren
Win Melton Nepews
Wm. Walton
Ludwif
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