Grand Treat at Grand Opera House features Camille Arville
The English Lutheran presented Broadway Theatre Opera Company led by Camille Arville arrives January 24 at the Grand opera house with DeKoven and Mills comic opera. Scenic splendor, three acts, lovers plot, and a bold militia chase highlight a romantic yet clever production with a large, trained chorus and a notable cast including Reginald Roberts Nellie Jaggins George O'Donnell and others. Mrs H E Monroe brings Wesley entertainment to Grand Opera House February 1 2 with her lecturing tour and civic reform focus. About 130 local participants from city churches will join at Knights of the Globe hall Monday at 7:30 pm. Endorsements from local papers praise the lecture circuit. Tickets for Blaney's A Hired Girl go on sale Monday at Moogk's. prices 25c to 78c. sale time shifted to 8 pm. Pillsbury and Gold Medal flour sold by Burrells 110 Stephenson Street.
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Broadway Theatre Opera Company
Camille ‘Arville
DeKoven and Mnith
York Road
Costumng
eKoven
Sterling
Reginald Roberts
Nellie Jaggins
George O’donnell
Wm. Sorliss
John Mayon
Philip Ommer
Wesley
H. E. Monroe
Philadelphia
Our City
Grand Opera House
Allegiate Institute
Atchison
Department of Edition
United States
Lutheran Observer
Monroe
Pennsylvania
Newark
Delaware
New York
Knights
Globe Hall
Perons
Local notes on militia disbandment and social news
The Leaf River Mirror reports halted whist games between Galena and Rockford due to railroad issues and possible militia reorganization in Abingdon and Galena. It notes marriages in Chicago and Janesville, a severe injury at Rockton mill, and Rev. Odell touring Joliet, plus a rural accident where Blackmarr lost a left arm at a Rockton straw cutter.
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Galena
Rockford
Abingdon
Galefa
Henry E. Harris
Durand
Board of Supervisors
Harris
Fredricka A. Ren
Chicago
Leaf River Mirror
Joseph Kapperman
D. D. Odell
Third
Ilinois
Lagger
Joliet
Astern Avenue
Soldier Boys
Odell
Tra Blackmarr
Rockton
Blaeckmarr
Mr. Blackmarr
Installed Officers of Busy Bee lodge in D of R and I O O F
The Busy Bee lodge installed officers with Frank Koenig deputized due to Mrs. Gale’s illness. Names include Noble Grand Mrs L J Vincent, Vice Grand Mrs Minnie Jansen, Secretary Mrs E J Wright, Permanent Secretary Mrs Anna R White, Deputy Mrs Mary A Gale, Treasurer Jos Dickover, Warden Lizzie Strohacker, Conductor Dora Barry, Chaplain Daniel Barry, Right and Left Supporters Frank Koenig and Mary A Gale, Frederica Koenig, Henriettta Flachtemeier, Outside Guard Aunna Dickover, Past Grand Mrs A M Kauffman, Trustees J Koenig, Susan Klinger, Lizzie Strohacker, Minnie Janssen, Dora Barry, Sick and Finances committees listed.
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Busy Bee Lodge
D. of R
I. O
Gale
Frank Koenig
Noble Grand
L. J. Vincent
Minnie Jansen
E. J. Wright
Anna R. White
Mary A. Gale
Funeral Services Held For Edward Kleinschrodt And Mrs Ludwig
The funeral for Edward Kleinschrodt took place this morning at St Joseph's Catholic church. Later today a noon service for Mrs Orin Ludwig was held at the Silver Creek German Reformed church.
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Edward Kleinschrodt
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
Orin Ludwig
Silver Creek
Deaf Husband and Blind Wife Take Rocky Mountain Tea
A note describes a joyful couple who, both deaf and blind, choose Rocky Mountain Tea as they vow to handle their affairs. The line ends with a promotional claim, quoting I will do the business, Emmert Burrell.
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Rocky Mountain
Emmert & Burrell
Masquerade Party Delightful Social Event at Delta Kappa Phi
The Delta Kappa Phi club hosted a masquerade at Miss Nellie Griffiths home on upper Stephenson street honoring Miss Louella Oettinger who plans to move to Dixon. Guests wore homemade artistic costumes representing many nations as Edward Gilberts orchestra provided music and a plentiful luncheon concluded the evening hosted by Miss Griffith and her mother with assistants Mrs H Allen and Mrs John Hea.
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Delta Kappa Phi Club
Adies
Nellie Griffith
Upper
Stephenson Street
Louella Oettinger
Dixon
Napoleon
Edward Gilbert
Miss Griffith
H. Allen
John Hea
May Blust
Ina Stewart
Grace Bliss
Gertrude Hea
Louella Octtinger
Marion Clark
Ada Flachtemeier
Katie Octtinger
Belle Marvin
Sadie Octtinger
Lulu Dill
Sylvia Hoffman
Florence Hoffman
Rae Royington
Effie Hartman
Cora Finchtempier
Mattie Scott
Florence Sheetz
Bertha Hollister
Helen Snyder
Mabel Whiteside
Louise Morgan
Flora Morgan
Edith Held
Eva Williams
Ethel Merrifield
Jeanette Porter
Eastern Star Installation to Be Held Monday Evening
The Eastern Star plans an installation ceremony Monday evening followed by a social. Prof Tilden's scholars enjoyed a social at the old Emperance Hall last night with dancing continuing to a late hour.
Personal mentions of locals and visitors around town
Fred Thomas visits Lena while Prof. Burton goes to Orangeville. Dr. Burwell in Dunbar this morning. Geo Ennenga returns from Rockford. Mrs. Willis Adleman visiting Sciota Mills. Bert Dana and Roy Barshinger in Chicago. Elmer Kinney of Mt. Carroll in town. Miss Jenny DeFrain to Pecatonica. Harry Hidney of Syracuse in the city. Miss Esther Dana flying to Chicago. Mrs. John Lebkicker called to Afalkey for ill parents. George Farnum home from Milwaukee for brother Joe’s illness. Al Baumgarten from Chicago enters race for mayor next spring. Otto Babcock of Boston with Poole Piano company in town. D A Knowlton returns from South Dakota trip. Ad suggests Rocky Mountain Tea from Emmert & Burrell.
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Bert Dana
Roy Barshinger
Chicago
Elmer Kinney
Mt. Carroll
Jenny DeFrain
Pecatonica
Harry Hidney
Syracuse
N. Y
Esther Dana
John Lebkicker
Afalkey
Geo. Emrick
George Farnum
Milwaukee
Joe
al Baumgarten
Otto Babcock
Boston
Poole Piano Company
Devore & Co
Anniversary social of Ladies of the Maccabees in city
The Ladies of the Maccabees held a social tote with cards and dancing to mark their third anniversary in the city. Prizes in progressive cinch went to Mrs. I. R. McCall and Mrs. S. Ashton. boobies to I. L. Yoder and Mrs. M. Hart. Organizers listed include Mesdames Tenney DeGon Vipond Shaeffer Mitchell Schlott. An invitation dance will be held soon.
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J. D. DeGon
J. W. Vipond
G. H. Shaeffer
Willis Mitchell
Wm. Schlott
Ladies of the Maccabees
Lucinda Griffin Accepts Stenographer Position
Miss Lucinda Griffin has accepted a position as stenographer in H. D. Bentley's office. Prof. F. Wilson, the physical director at the Y M C A, had his leg injured while playing indoor baseball in the gymnasium last evening. We sell only wholesome cheese at Burrell's 110 Stephenson St.
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Lucinda Griffin
H. D. Bentley
F. Wilson
Burrell’s
Stephenson St
Chinese Back Scratcher Popular in Hong Kong Homes
The Hong Kong Correspondence notes the back scratcher is common in Chinese households, while many American homes lack it. A carved hand with claws mounted on a flexible handle offers relief with simple pushes, unlike awkward chair-hopping in the search for itch relief.
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Hongkong
Wealthy Astor’s reply to wealth praise
The anecdote recalls John Jacob Astor when praised for wealth he pointed to bonds and property maps and asked if the admirer would manage them for bed and board. The man declined, and Astor added it is all he can secure.
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John Jacob Astor
Grape Nuts Promises Enjoyable Chewing With Nutrition
Dentists warn soft food harms teeth while chewing strengthens them and aids digestion. The originator of Grape N uts designed a food patients can chew or easily mash with hot milk, providing a crisp, satisfying texture and after meal fullness. Made by Postum Co. in Battle Creek Michigan and sold by first class grocers.
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Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Market closes with mixed grains and firm hogs
The Cucaco and Cutcaco markets report closing quotes today with May wheat at 708, May corn 7, May oats 27, May pork 10.22, May lard 5.82, and May ribs 5.12. Hog activity at Union stock yards shows 20,000 head traded, mostly higher. cattle steady and lambs strong with 3.75 to 4.90. Chicago and Freeport board notes, with receipts tallied for wheat, corn, oats, pork, lard, and ribs, alongside Northwestern and Doig primary receipts and shipments.
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Board of Trade
Freeport Board OF Trade
Chicago
Northwestern
Minneapolis
Duluth
A Critic Reflects On Job And Franklin’s Version
A critic cites a remark about Matthew Arnold and the famous Book of Job. It recalls Benjamin Franklin’s attempted revision, noting Franklin’s sample verse and the old translation’s obsolescence. The quote contrasts Franklin’s view with Arnold’s sense of humanity beyond Franklin’s blunt goodness.
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Matthew Arnold
Arnold
Benjamin Franklin
Job
Franklin
The Little Book of the Marine Review
A German cooksellers firm sends a two shilling book to readers and provides a prepared review. The Litthe Book of the Marine is described as a thorough handbook on the German Navy with comparisons to other nations. It is praised as authoritative, priced modestly at two shillings, with 855 pages and numerous illustrations.
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London Chronicle
Picture In Denmiund Adm Dewey Cabin By Olympia Officers
Admiral Dewey’s cabin displays a Manila battle scene painted by a Hong Kong Chinese artist. The Olympia’s junior officers presented the work and each ordered a copy, a contract aimed at keeping the artist busy for a time.
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Dewey
Manila
Hongkong
Olympia
Low Prices On Fruits and Nuts At Borrewu's Store
Fruits vegetables raisins fresh figs and dates nuts offered at low prices at Borrewu's located at 110 Stephenson Street. The notice highlights a broad sale of produce and dry goods.
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Borrewu’s
Stephenson St
Sabbath Services and church listings in Freeport
Sunday notices detail dozens of area churches with service times, pastors, and activities across Freeport. Christian Science, Oak Street Evangelical, First Baptist, Salem Evangelical, Memorial Lutheran, Trinity United Evangelical, Third Presbyterian, First Methodist, First Presbyterian, German M E, United Brethren, Embury M E, Second Presbyterian, Y M C A, Grace Church, Free Methodist.
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Freeport
Christian Science
Fry’s
Oak Street
Theodore Alberding
First Baptist
W. C. Spencer
John the Baptist
Bible School
Trinity United Evangelical Church
B. R. Schultze
M. E
D. J. Hartke
Epworth League
United Brethren
Embury M. E. Church
Rev. L. C
Scothand s Strange Birds on St Kilda Island
From St Kilda off Scotland 20 000 young gannets and many eggs are collected. The birds lay one egg per year and mature in four years, yet their numbers do not diminish. Each bird must reach a great age or they would have been exterminated.
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Scothand
St. Kilda
Scotland
Desert sand pillars resemble waterspouts in Arabia
The deserts of Arabia feature prominent pillars of sand formed by whirlwinds, which closely resemble waterspouts in appearance.
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Arabia
Notable Cutters Known by Name and Fame
A remark notes how difficult glove untting is and that top cutters are recognized by both name and reputation within the trade.
Electric Bitters Promised To Cure Many Ailments
An advertisement touts Electric Bitters as a universal remedy for lame back weak kidneys malaria and nervous troubles. It claims to tonic liver and kidneys purify blood and nerves, cure constipation headaches fainting sleeplessness and melancholy. Purely vegetable mild laxative restores vigor. Guaranteed bottles 50 cents at Emmert and Burrells Drug store.
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Anybod
Emmert & Burrell
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Tertainment
Hopkins
First Presbyterian Church
North Iowa
McGregor
A. Marshall
Delaware ‘County
Mancheser
Rev. W. W. Gist
Osage
J. W. Homer
Independence
Independence Bulletin
Blaney
Moogk
Pillsbury’s
Stephenson
Charity L. Mills
Janesville
Richard R. Dean
Mason City
J. W. Kapka
Schole St
Brooklyn
N.Y
Porter D.and C. Corp. Bole Props
Fred Thomas
Lena
Prof
Burton
Orangeville
Dr. Burwell
Dunbar
Geo. Ennenga
Mrs. Willis Adleman
Sciota Mills
D. A. Knowlton
South Dakota
J. F. Fair
Cinch
Heard
Manuel
Jas. Kt. Cowley
A. V. Kart
T. H. Ffollister
Marguerite Parks
George L. Parks
J.P. Kramer
West Freeport
Kramer
Lambert van Dyke
Stephenson County
van Dyke
Denmiund
Harter
James McNamara
Koenig
Furniture Store
Sir Henry Irving
London
Irving
Memorial Lutheran
Galena Avenue
Jackson Street
Homer W. Tope
Third Presbyterian
A. C. Kroesche
Dubuque
First Methodist Episcopal
J. W. Richards
D. D
First Presbyterian
Chas, E. Dunn
Burling
Embury
Second Presbyterian
Jas. D. McCaughtry
J. H. Keagle
Tekel
Stephenson and
Walnut Streets
Grace Church
F. W. Keator
Free Methodist Church
Broadway and
Walnut Sts
J. H. Woertendyke
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