Anniversary Banquet Celebrates Wilhelm Wagner Lodge Members
A large banquet and ball honored Wilhelm Wagner Lodge A O U W in Germania opera hours hall. The event, organized by multiple committees, featured music by noted local musicians, a well planned dance program, abundant supper, and a joyous crowd. The lodge, founded Jan 18 1884 with 17 charter members, now counts 56 members with six new candidates to be initiated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilhelm
Freeport Anczeiger
Wilhelm Wagner
Wm. Kampmeier
Henry Luedeking
Fred Kruse
John Rotzler
Geo. Schmetzle
Fred K
Judicial Election Sized Up in Rockford District
The Rockford Register outlines the upcoming six year term for three circuit court judges. A nominating convention may be held early or late, with district counties possibly redistricted. Judge Shaw appears favored for renomination while Judge Garver’s incumbency seems secure, and local sentiment favors a bench change for some counties.
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Rockford
Springfield
Crabtree
Shaw
Garver
Baume
Jo. Daviess
Judicial convention prospects shape up for state race
The piece discusses potential candidates including Mr Baume and a White side contender for the judgeships. Judge Stearns of Stephenson county is praised for service and influence. The article notes possible mutual interests among counties and hints at an early convention date as redistricting remains light.
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Baume
Whiteside
Judge Stearns
Stepheneon Hee
Stearns
Judicial Committee
Life in Lena Suburb Life In Lena
Lena January 18 Henry Babcock traveled to Freeport this morning J T Leamon remained confined to his house in the suburb Authorities note a quiet day as residents report routine travel and limited activity in the area
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Lena
Henry Babcock
Freeport
J. T. Leamon
Prom Our Own Oderéapondent Highlights Local Happenings
Lizzie Burkhart is to die midst again. Mrs. M Smith returns from funeral of sister in law. Nettie Frey goes to Freeport after illness. W Wilhelma conducts business at Freeport. Luis Otto and Mrs J H DeBubr visit Freeport. D and A Amelsburg go to Shannon. Enno Grot hoos welcomes a baby boy. H DeLong rents a house from Henry Schauer for spring. Mrs W C Yarka visits sick mother. H Specker and family visit Freeport. Mann Thompson Lumber Co office improved. J Dorsy attends sale north of Shannon. Mrs Henry Moyer visits Durand. School children prepare for an entertainment at school house pool. Y P A to install new officers next Sunday. Jane Tracy visits Mrs M Smith between trains.
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Fiorece
Lizzie Burk’ Hart
M. Smith
Mt. Carter
Freeport
Nettie Frey
W. Wilhelma
Luis Otto
J. H. DeBubr
A. Amelsburg
Shannon
Enno Grothoos
H. DeLong
Henry Schauer
W. C. Yarka
Lancaster Township
H. Specker
Mann & Thompson Lumber & Coal Co
J. Dorsy
Shannon Thureaday
Henry Moyer
Durand
Wis
Jane Tracy
Local notes from Lena and Freeport column
A town column records multiple brief updates. A. A. Krape travels to Beloit on business. Mrs. Erb returns from Shannon for her cousin Eiseline funeral in Minneapolis. George Narandre returns from Chicago to visit his ill sister Lottie. Nudd Seise ships horses from Darlington to eastern markets. a dime social hosted by the Ladies Aid at Robert Metz's home on Jan 20. Irving Altenbern marks his fourteenth birthday with a party including many local youths. The skating pond by the Free Methodist church is flooded for youth use. Dr. Robinson led a Sunday school service. Kate Manny heads to Rockford and Freeport. Prof. Burton visits country schools. Local residents ill or traveling include W Grigeby’s son, Mrs. Albright, OC Cummings, W Wilhems, Henry Van Deest, Max Beifeild, and several callers and shippers noted around Freeport and George, Iowa.
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A. A. Krape
Beloit
Wis
Erb
Shannon
Eiseline
Minneapolis
George Narandre
Chicago
Lottie
Nudd & Seise
Darlington
Alta Schleder
Josie Hinds
Mabel Heitter
Helen Kappes
Mamie Zoeger
Leah Blair
Blanche Dawes
Julia Gishwiller
Guy Blair
Berto Nelson
George Crotzer
Loran Shank
Frank DeGraff
Martin Musser
Alfred Kappes
Harry Altenbern
Freeport
Clayton Stahl
Earl Snider
Free Methodist Church
Dr. Robinson
Kate Manny
Rockford
Prof. Burton
W. Grigeby
Albright
CO. Heidenrich
OC. Cummings
Extra Session Opens in Des Moines Iowa Legislature
An extra session of the Iowa legislature opened at 10 a m in Des Moines led by Lieutenant Governor Parrott and Speaker Byers. Resolutions on cutting session expenses and revising the code were introduced and the governor's message was sent to both houses at 3 p m. Pritchard reelected US senator in Raleigh North Carolina.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Parrott
Byers
Fire destroys Farnham block in Edgerton loss $30,000
A night fire in Edgerton Indiana destroyed the Farnham block causing estimated losses of thirty thousand dollars. No injuries reported as firefighters contained the blaze.
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Edgerton
Epperton
Ind
Farnham
Mrs Jennie Erhardt Answerer At 80 Van Buren Street
Chicago business medium Mrs Jennie Erhardt reads daily and answers six questions for fifty centa. Address listed as 80 Van Buren St with partial details in the notice.
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Chicago
Reading
van Buren St
Electric Bitters Promised to Relieve Female Ailments
Try Electric Bitters as a remedy for your troubles. If not, get a bottle now and get relief. This medicine is peculiarly adapted to relief and cure of all female complaints. It gives strength and tone to the organs. For loss of appetite, constipation, headaches, fainting spells, nervous sleeplessness, and melancholy, Electric Bitters is the medicine you need. Health and strength are guaranteed by its use. Only 50 cents at Emmert & Burrell's drug store.
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Emmert & Burrell
Great Men and Famous Women Binding Offer
An advertisement for binding services by Wagner Bros. Book Binders inviting customers to call or mail for binding estimates. It promises lower prices than publishers and highlights elaborate and plain binding styles, located at Col. Chicago and Galena Streets.
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Wagner Bros. Book Binders
Col
Chicago
Galena Streets
Boarders Wanted By The Week
Boarders sought for weekly occupancy with access to hot and cold water and bath room. Inquire at this office.
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Porras D.&c. Con
Bole Props
Boston
Vette
Florenon
W. Wilhems
George
Henry van Deest
Watertown
Max Beifeild
H. W. Wilhelms
W. Wilhelms
Dr. Voight
Edward Otto
Folka
Meyers
J. Doray
Mr. Cordes
Odgers
D. Amelaberg
Pritchard
North Carolina
Raleigh
N. C
United States
Jennie Erhardt
Elk St
Galena Ave
Wmn. Walton
Gatarrh
Ely
ELY Brothers
Warren Street
New York
Rl Seis
Rome
Indiana
Yellowstone Park
St. Paul
America
Europe
H. J. Moogh
A. Beemer
Journal Office
A. Huenkemeier
Marshall
Jemima
Vienna
Bucher
Lion Arbuckle
Red Cross
Walter Baker
Japan
Imperial Aaren & Mc
G. A. Huenkemrier
Herbst and Co
Dearbornet
Pozzoni
Fry’s Block
T. D. Ossoene
City Collecor
A. O. Thomas
Galenast
Stephenson County
Oshkosh
Kalamazoo
Johannesburg
Peru
Afghanistan
Timbuctoo
WM. O. Wright &Co
Chicago Street
Stephenson Street
D. Hening
Packer
Brewster House
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