Education Lecture Series Opens With State Leader
The board of education arranged a three lecture series. The first talk was delivered recently by the Galenburg superintendent of schools, with State Superintendent Blair giving the next address, followed by two additional lectures.
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Vuplla
America
Little Walters
Ereer
Henry Smart Girls' Glee Club
Union Street
BoOldser Boys
Guuaqby
Ieeees
H. R
Kroeger
MZHG
Cane
Whistler
Baldiera
Oo Weber
J. McLaughlin
Ales Mays Hee Dan Emmett
Aulumin
Rubinstein
Lovely
Mitek
Henry Carey
QO. T. Smith
Board of Education
Frank G. Blair
Blair
Ie i
Galenburg
Centenary Observance Planned for Lincoln Birth
Freeport High School marks the 100th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln by arranging morning exercises on February 12. Principal Fulwider plans a prominent speaker, a joint Freeport and Elgin High School debate, glee club songs, life papers on Lincoln, and literary society participation. A prize will be awarded for best orations and papers.
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Abraham Lincoln
Freeport High School
Lincoln
Fulwider
Elgin High School
Glee Club
Freeport
Personal Record Highlights Local Travel and Visits
Mrs A J Koch visits Chi skee to see friends and relatives. Miss Emmh and Lina Schilling travel to Chicago for a week's visit. Paul Seitz heads to Chicago for several days on business. Mrs J M Mannon returns home to Morrison Illinois after visiting in the city with her son George Mannon. Mrs C P Miller leaves for Forreston due to sister Miss Alice Meyers illness. Judge O E Heard returns from Oregon Illinois where he held the January circuit term. term to be continued by Judge Baume.
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Emmh
Lina Schilling
Chicago
J. M. Mannon
George Mannon
Morrison, Til
C. P. Miller
Forreston
Alice Meyers
O. E. Heard
Oregon, Il
Baume
State Health Board Elects Officers in Illinois
Springfield Ill Jan 16 The Illinois state board of health today elected President Dr G W Webster and secretary and executive officer Dr J Egan. It recommended to the governor the creation of a state sanitarium for consumptives and a state colony for epileptics. It also asked for increased appropriations for investigation of infectious diseases and distribution of diphtheria anti toxins.
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Springfield
Ill
Ilinois State
Creditors Meeting Attendance Tails from Minneapolis Trip
O R Zipf left last evening for Minneapolis to attend a meeting of creditors for the Robinson Miller company, a subsidiary of the Robinson company of Freeport. Zipf acts as counsel for the receiver of that subsidiary.
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O. R. Zipf
Minneapolis
Robinson- Miller Company
Robinson Company of
Freeport
Mr. Zipf
Card of Thanks by Clarkson Family
P J Clarkson and family express heartfelt appreciation to neighbors and friends who kindly assisted them in the bereavement of their daughter and wife.
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P. J. Clarkson
Train kills rural mail carrier in Clinton Illinois
Rural mail carrier Ed Samuels was killed when his runaway team was struck by an Illinois Central train near Clinton Illinois yesterday. The accident occurred January 15 as the mainer was delivering mail along the route.
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Clinton
Ill
Ed Samuels
Rockford Grants Marriage License to Galena Couple
John Lickes of Galena aged 21 and Carrie Conley of Lena aged 18 were issued a marriage license on Friday at Rockford.
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John Lickes
Galena
Carrie Conley
Lena
Rockford
A Horrible Hold up and Scare In Washington NC
W. R. Lipscomb of Washington reports his brother endured a long struggle with consumption until Dr King s New Discovery cured him after six bottles Now a well man he praises the remedy for weak lungs coughs colds bronchitis la grippe asthma and other bronchial affections The agent offers 50c and 1 00 bottles with a free trial guaranteed by Joseph Emmert
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W. R. Lipscomb
Washington, N. C
Dr. King
Joseph Emmert
Advertised Letter List From Freeport Post Office
The week ending Jan 16 lists letters for ladies and gentlemen including Mrs Eva Burton Miss Helen Linder Miss Elizabeth Dotz Mrs O Conor Miss Mary Apdegraph Mrs Mary Kramer Mrs M E GENTLEMEN Baumberger Wu Loftus W Brahms Arthur Breath A J Preston Claude Brubaker Danl Phillips G W Bere Tobias Roche Thos Brocklin Thos Bulz Ben Clark O G Schroider J A Gongs R I Thomas Gee H Daily M Wynn O A Donoe Daniel Hopper J J Monitor Windmill Co Fannell John American Poultry Knowles Ed Advocate and others marked for advertised Jan 16 Please reply to MMITH D ATKINE Postmaster.
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Freeport Post Office
Burton
Eva Linder
Helen Dotz
Elizabeth O’connor
Kid Deade
Mary Sampson
B. 0. Henen
Muttle Bullivan
Bertha Jackson
J.albert Tuttle
E. Kratzer
Sarah Apdegraph
Mary Kramer
M. E
J.J. Monitor Windmill Co
Fannell
John American Poultry Knowles
D. Atkine
January sale of fancy articles at ninety percent discount
A January sale offers a ninety percent price cut on fancy articles. Men's shirts are advertised at 38 cents in the clearance of BE and W. department stock.
Loving tribute for Orlando B Bidwell services held
The funeral of Orlando B. Bidwell, prominent Freeport banker, was held at the family home on upper Stephenson Street. The simple service featured sermons by Rev. L Moore and others from First Presbyterian Church, a Handel Largo encore, and a large floral display from friends, business associates, and organizations. Burial followed at the city cemetery.
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Orlando B. Bidwell
Upper Stephenson Street
Mr. Bidwell
Moore
H. D. Jenkins
Riverside
E. P. Hill
Handel
Largo
Edwin Rotzler
Charles W. Lawyer
CC. PF
Hildreth
C. S. Barrett
B. P. Will
E. H. Allen
J. Manly Clark
FE. L. Burchard
John Burrell
Joseph Emmett
C. H Little
Z. T. F. Runner
BR. F. Hayes
Wm. O. Wright
City Cemetery
Edwin Hall
L. L. Munn
William H. Snyder
South Haven
Mich
Hazen
Capron
O' Champaign
Trl
O. B. Bidwell Jr
Baltimore
Mda
Burts
Bidwell
Chicago
Townsend
Rockford
Ametia
Sarah Sears
Horace M. Starkey
Chandler Starr
Henry B. Freeman
Freeport Gas Light & Coke Co
First National Bank of Freeport
First National Bank of Champaign
Freeport Water Co
Freeport High School
Freeport Shakespeare Society
Young Men's Christian Association
Woman Workers of
First Presbyterian Church
Bidwell Honored For Fifty Years Of Community Service
The obituary highlights Mr. Bidwell’s generous, cooperative leadership in Freeport. He cultivated friendships with notable figures like Euhu Burritt and advanced education and religious life by serving as elder at First Presbyterian, leading the county Bible society, supporting the Y M C A, and contributing to the library, Beloit College, and village governance. His fifty years in the community left a lasting impact on institutions and people.
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Bidwell
First National Bank
BH. St. John
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railway
Seaboard Air Line
Marshall Field
Chicago
Mr. Bidwell
Massachusetts
West
Freeport
Torrens
Hospi
Euhu Burritt
Burritt
America
First Presbyterian Church
County Bible Society
New Public Library
Beloit College
West Freaport
Sunday program at the Majestic promises varied films
Sunday will feature a regular bill at the Majestic with several titles including The Worm Will Turn and A Florida Feud or Love in the Everglades. Also shown are Burning of Stamboul Constantinople Tod and His Little Sister and others, blending comedy and drama in an engaging program.
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the Majestic
Florida
Everglades
Stamboul
Constantinople
Tod
Divorce Granted Over Ill Temper and Bad Breath
Ill tempered spouse wins divorce in western court as advertisement touts Dr King s New Life Pill a cure for constipation bad breath liver trouble and chills claiming to banish headaches. Pills priced 25 cents at Joseph Emmert s store.
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King
Pilla
Joseph Emmert
Tax Notice At Lilly and Foss Store In Galena Street
Flor Nate taxes will be collected every Saturday at Lilly and Foss clothing store on Galena Street. Michael P. collector Jodwin reads the Journal's want column for instructions and details.
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Lilly & Foss
Galena St
Puinir Michaeil
Verdict opens in Mrs. Clarkson death inquiry
A coroner's jury heard evidence about the death of Mrs. Lillian Clarkson at Globe hospital on January 12 The jurors found the death resulted from an infection and that no illegal operation was proven The jury included W I Brady as foreman and witnesses Drs Burwell Snyder Mrs Rinehart and Mary Dollmeyer testified about preceding events and visits in Clarkson's home
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Lillian Clarkson
Globe Hospital
Women’s meetings hosted by King’s Daughters in Freeport
The King’s Daughters invite Freeport women to a series of meetings at 269 Stephenson Street. Sessions run Monday to Wednesday at 3 pm with Mrs. Isabella C. Davis, a founder of the International order, addressing attendees.
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King’s Daughters
Freeport
John Burrell
Stephenson Street
Isabella C. Davis
International Order
Allen's Foot-Ease Advertisement for Smaller Shoe Size
Satirical misprint laden ad promotes Allen's Foot-Ease to ease tight shoes for dancing and new footwear. Claims instant relief, mentions patent leather shoes and overshoes, price 25 cents, sample free, mail order address in LeRoy New York.
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Allen
Olmated
LeRoy
N.Y
Bay of Freeport merchants
Bay of Freeport merchants advertise adherence to customer requirements with competitive pricing designed to attract buyers and ensure value. The note emphasizes price accuracy, suitability, and customer satisfaction in local trade.
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Bay of Freeport
Clearance sale cuts price on men shoes to $2.75
A local clearance sale advertises men’s shoes originally priced at $4.00 now reduced to $2.75. The ad also promotes the BE. & W. Retail Clerks’ Dance on Wednesday January 20 at Germania hall with Gibler’s Orchestra and an admission of 25 cents.
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Germania Hall
Gibler’s Orchestra
Flour ad and newspaper delivery notice
An advertisement for White Lily and Plymouth flour prompts housewives to choose the product. The Daily Journal announces its citywide delivery in part of the city for 10 cents per week.
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White Lily
Plymouth
the Daily Journal
Death of Margaret Burns a7 year old girl
Margaret Burns the seven year old daughter of Joseph Burns died this morning after a brief illness of tuberculus loste. She was born in Freeport on December 8, 1892 and attended St Mary's parochial school until last summer. Survived by father Joseph Burns two sisters Mrs Lorenzo Stokes and Miss Agnes Burns both of this city and a brother James.
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Magaret Burns
Daugheter
Joseph
Burns
Misa Butte
Misa Burnes
Mr Bridget Burns
Miss Burns
St. Mary‘s Church
Pioneer Conductor David Hyde Dies in Shannon Funeral
The funeral for David Hyde was held in Shannon Newfoundland Friday with Rev L Schmidt officiating. Hyde, a conductor on the first railroad built, had resided with his daughter Mrs J F Van Evera since last spring. His wife was aged on burial day. Interment followed in Sterling.
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David Hyde
Shannon
Rev. L. ©. Schmidt
Sterling
Hyde
J. F. van Evera
Dandruff Cause Debunked and Herpicide Promoted
Scientific research confirms dandruff stems from scalp cuticle damage caused by parasites destroying hair bulb vitality. Newbro's Herpicide claims to kill the dandruff germ and restore hair, marketed by leading druggists with samples available by mail from The Herpicide Cos Detroit.
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Prof
Anna
Newbro
Detroit
Mich
Geo. F
Swarts
St Johns Church Ladies’ Aid to hold anniversary service
The Ladies' Aid society of St. John's church will hold an anniversary service tomorrow evening. Members feel it is their duty to be present and friends are cordially invited.
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Ladies’ Aid Society
St. John’s Church
Bucklen’s Salve Promises Instant Relief for Burns
Quirkh advertises Bucklen’s Salve as the world’s greatest healer for burns, wounds, cuts, bruises and skin eruptions. It claims instant relief from pain and promotes quick healing, with the product sold at Joseph Emmert’s.
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Joseph Emmert’s
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