Funeral for Marshall Field Held in Chicago
Simple services at his residence and First Presbyterian Church marked Marshall Field's funeral today in Chicago. Only family attended the house service and church access was by card. Rev. John A. Harrison officiated both, the body placed in a Graceland cemetery vault, as about a thousand business houses closed and flags flew at half mast.
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Chicago
Marshall Field
First Presbyterian Church
John A. Harrison
Graceland Cemetery
Population decline in Ireland 1905 report shows net loss
Washington dispatch notes figures from the registrar general of Ireland for the year 1904 1905. Ireland's estimated mid 1905 population fell to 4 402 192. Natural increase 24 298 births over deaths, emigration 36 902, net decrease 12 604, immigration unrecorded.
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Washington
Gunsaulus
Cork
Registrar General of
Ireland
France Demands Castro Apology From Venezuela Crisis
France will demand an immediate apology from President Castro for insulting conduct toward M. Taigny the French chargé d affaires. Three French warships are near the Venezuelan coast with two more en route and a possible diplomatic punishment expected in Washington.
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Washington
Jan
France
Castro
M. Taigny
Iowa lawmakers oppose hanging of New Jersey woman
Des Moines Iowa lawmakers today signed a petition opposing the execution of Mrs Tolla the New Jersey woman condemned for the murder of Joseph Santarea. The petition requests a full and complete pardon and will be sent to Governor Stokes at once.
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Iowa
New Jersey
Des Moines
Iown Senate
Tolla
Joseph Santarea
Stokes
Senate delays action on Bigelow case
Washington January 19 Special The senate committee on inter oceanic canals has postponed until next week the consideration of the recalcitrancy of Poultney Bigelow. It is believed he will go unpunished.
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Bigelow
Washington
Senate Committee On
Woodmen of the World to Install Officers in Joint Ceremony
The Woodmen of the World and the Ladies Auxiliary plan a joint officers installation at Odd Fellows hall in Munn's building this evening. Sovereign George Dippell will preside with officers to be installed including Con. Com William Dunlap and Banker E E Shelly, followed by a banquet, social games, and a musical program for members and families.
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Woodmen of the World
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Munn
Order
George Dippell
Wm. Dunlap
I. K. Bruce
E. E. Shelly
J. E. Stuart
G. W. Dippell
S. A. Kniss
Wm. Taylor
B. A. Arnold
E. KE. Shelly
Wm. Treadwell
W. E. Witte
Luke Wright Named American Ambassador to Japan
Washington dispatch reports Luke E. Wright governor general of the Philippines has been named by President Roosevelt as the first American ambassador to Japan. The appointment marks a historic diplomatic step for the United States as relations with Japan are formalized. Wright’s selection emphasizes Washington’s focus on establishing formal ties with Tokyo and guiding early 20th century Asian diplomacy.
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Washington
Luke E. Wright
Philippines
Roosevelt
Japan
Weather outlook for Illinois near Chicago
Chicago January 19 weather forecast warns of a threatening night and Saturday with probable showers in the north and central parts. Tonight will be warmer, then colder Saturday night. Sun rose at 7:25 a.m. and sets at 4:58 p.m.
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Chicago
Illinois
Market Closing Quotes From Union Stock Yards
Chicago Jan 19 special closing quotations for Cattle Hogs and Sheep show steady demand. Beeves priced at 33.50 to 36.30, Cows Heifers 1.40 to 4.75, Stockers and Feeders 2.35 to 4.38, Hogs 28,000 head steady with ranges 5.25 to 5.52, Good heavy 5.40 to 5.52, Rough heavy 5.25 to 5.35, Light 5.25 to 5.45, Sheep 7,000 steady 3.75 to 5.85. The German club spent the afternoon with Mrs John Moersch at a sewing bee.
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Chicago
Union Stock Yards
Clara Dorman and Genevieve Smith Concert Program
Miss Clara Dorman pianist and Miss Genevieve Smith soprano present tomorrow afternoon a program featuring Gavotte and Minuetto, arias by Gluck and Viardot, works by Gabrielli and Kaun, pieces by Liszt Chopin and Méditation style numbers, plus a Polonaise and a serenade in a varied recital designed for piano and voice.
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Clara Dorman
Genevieve Smith
Gavotte
Eec
Eee
Dell Acqua Tlamoreske
Franz Orgeunt
Rali
Lehmann Gray Rocks
Cence
Ceee
Cscs
Liszt
Lecture at Freeport High School by J Stanley Brown
Joliet professor J Stanley Brown will speak this evening in Freeport High School assembly room under teachers and Farmers Institute. Topic How the High School Can Reach a Greater Number of Students and Hold Them Longer. Gen Smith D Atkins to discuss Early Farming in Stephenson County. Admission 25 cents to support state agricultural and school interests.
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J. Stanley Brown
Joliet
Freeport High School
Farmers’ Institute
Gen
Smith D. Atkins
Stephenson County
Call for Cream Cakes at Billerbeck's Tomorrow
Local bakery Billerbeck's issues a call for cream cakes fruit Stella and Princes cakes to be available tomorrow. Shoppers urged to visit the shop for fresh pastry offerings and limited time selections.
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Billerbeck’s
Low Fares to Colorado for National Convention Trip
One fare plus 2.00 to Denver Colorado Springs or Pueblo and return to Colorado for the Annual Convention of National Live Stock Association and National Wool Growers Association in Denver from January 29 to February 3. Tickets on sale January 27 28 and 29 with return by February 15. Liberal stopovers allowed both ways. Contact Chicago Milwaukee St Paul Railway ticket agents or write BP, aA, General Passenger Agent, Chicago.
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Colorado
Chicago
Milwaukee & St.Paul
Denver
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
National Live Stock Association
National Wool Growers’ Association
Chicago, Milwaukee ¢ St. Paul
Hitt Files Candidacy Notice for Republican Ballot
Hon RK R Hitt, congressman, filed with the County Clerk a notice to run again and seeks placement on the Republican ballot in Stephenson county. A $16.67 check accompanied the letter, one sixth of the $100 primary fee to be shared among six counties in the district.
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RK R Hitt
Stephenson County
Hitt
Illinois
Clifton Hotel Reopens With Fresh Office Decor
Improvements at Clifton House are completed. John Schwarze & Sons did the woodwork with an oak finish that adds charm. Oscar Youngs, proprietor, has modernized the hotel office, drawing strong patronage from traveling men and elevating the property’s standing.
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Clifton fFotuse
Fidm
w John_ Schwarze & Sons
Oscar Youngs
The
Clifton
German Club Elects Officers After Social Hour
The German club met with Mrs. Michael Snyder for a social hour and elected officers for the year. President Mrs. Michael Snyder, Vice President Mrs. Lena K. Stein, Treasurer Mrs. Otto Krehl, Secretary Mrs. John Bender, Auditor Mrs. Henry Meyer, Critic Mrs. John Stoldt, Toast Mistress Mrs. Fred Altenburn, Reporter Mrs. Lou Kuehner. A six o'clock dinner followed, then the group counted and enjoyed Cherry street hill.
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Michael Snyder
Lena. K. Stein
Otto Krehl
John Bender
Henry Meyer
John Stoldt
Fred Altenburn
Lou Kuehner
Cherry Street Hill
Fraternal Tribunes Install Officers in Iowas Dodge Rooms
The Fraternal Tribunes held their installation in the I. Dodge rooms last evening with twenty candidates received into the order. Ceremonies were conducted by Robert Reldale supreme secretary of Rock Island and rear supreme tribune Culverckford. A banquet followed the ceremonies.
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Ely
I. Dodge
Robert Rexdale
Rock Island
Culverckford
Benet
Death of Tolona conductor Frank Ickes reported
Frank Ickes former conductor died yesterday afternoon at his Tolona Illinois home of consumption. He was well known in the city and leaves his wife Mrs E Ickes and a young daughter.
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Frank Ickes
Tolona
Tll
Ickes
E. Ickes
Basketball Teams Travel to Savanna for Games
The first and second high school basketball teams traveled to Savanna this afternoon to face Savanna High School. Results will be reported to the local Y M C A around 10 o clock this evening. Teams return to Freeport tomorrow morning.
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Savanna
Freeport
Local Health Notes From Galena Avenue District
Mrs. Charlotte Wood of Galena avenue is ill with a sick spell. EK B Hall, ill for days, is improving. Jerome Gibler is confined at home with a severe pleurisy attack.
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Charlotte Wood
Pane Galena Avenue
Nebermans Welcome Baby Boy in Illinois Street Home
Mr and Mrs Henry Neberman of Illinois Street are the proud parents of a baby boy. The birth adds a new member to the family unit, reflecting a local population uptick noted in community notices.
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Henry Neberman
Illinois Street
Excelsior Masons to Meet for Business and M M Degree
Excelsior lodge of Masons will convene tonight for business and to perform work in the M M degree. The gathering aims to advance lodge affairs and celebrate fraternal duties.
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Excelsior Lodge of Masons
Real Estate Transfer from Wagner to Bender
D W Wagner transfers lot 5 block 1 Lichtenhberger's addition to Charles Bender for 1026 dollars in a formal real estate record entry.
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D. W
Wagner
Charles Bender
Lichtenhberger
Licensed to Wed August Huber Freeport
Louella Campman also licensed to wed in Freeport with August Huber per public notices.
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August Huber
Freeport
Louella Campman
Same
Union Pacific Tea Company store opens on Stephenson Street
Local note to visit the Missionary home for baking on Saturday. The Union Pacific Tea company store at 79 Stephenson street opens tomorrow with an ad on page five. Alderman Dorman Hughes and Smith returned from the Implement Dealers' convention in Kansas City. J. W. Henney is expected back tomorrow.
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Union Pacific Tea Company
Stephenson Street
H. F. Dorman
Louis J. Hughes
J. Fred Smith
Implement Dealers
Kansas City
J. W. Henney
Dr Kings New Life Pills Promote Health
A vintage ad urges readers to treat constipation with Dr King s New Life Pills claiming they awaken torpid livers and unblock bowels. The copy promises prevention of appendicitis and system toning with a pleasant, effective cure sold at Jozeph Em mert s drug store for five cents.
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Dr. King
New Life
Jozeph Emmert’s
City Postpones Electric Light Franchise Vote
Aldermen defer action on a five year lighting franchise bid from Freeport Railway Light & Power. Council to study the lengthy ordinance in detail, planning to decide at the next regular meeting, then pass the contract two weeks later. Street macadamization projects approved with estimated costs and five annual payments.
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Freeport Railway, Light & Power Company
Dittmar
Order of Elkis
Dorman
Lonergan
Board of Local Improvements
Pleasant Street
Walnut Street
Broadway
Locust Street
West Street
Elk Street
Lincoln Avenue
Pine Street
Beaver Street
Galena Street
Blackhawk Street
Tutty Street
Steffen
Clark Avenue
Cherry Street
Grove Street
Douglas Avenue
Cottonwood Street
Carpenter Street
Resolutions of Respect for Wim Slems of Freeport lodge
In memory of Wim Slems, a valued member of Freeport lodge No 223 I A M the brothers extend condolence to his family. A testimonial of sympathy is entered on lodge records and published in daily papers while the charter is draped in mourning for thirty days by C L Fotears C F Chapman H V Savrembre, committee.
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Wim. Slems
Freeport Lodge
I. A. of M
C. L. Fotears
C. F. Chapman
H. V. Savrembre
Kennedy Laxative Honey and Tar Cold Cure Claim
Advertises Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Tar as a thorough bowel evacuation to drive all cold from the system. Says it treats coughs croup and similar symptoms and is endorsed by druggists.
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Kennedy
All Druggista
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Joseph Emmert Orugcoist
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Alice Drake
V. Marie Farnist
Ray G. Edwards
H. W. Shelp
S. Fisher
Wilcoxon
Field
Statistics OF Ireland
Tion
Venezuela
Poultney
Luke Wright
Today’s Market Report
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H. A. Hillmer CO
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Woman's Club Musicale
Noties
Nather
Clifton House
Masonik Meeting
Missionary Home
Council
Board of Local
Knowlton’s Bank
Co. D. Knowlton
Talking Machines
Columbia Cylinder
Edison Cylinder
North
Galena Av
C.H. Little & Co
Freeport, Il
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Favorite
Freeport Hardware Company
Cable Co
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Conover
Cable
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Wellington
Albertson & Stem
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