Lena Items Highlight Local Moves and Installations
Mrs George Knepper a former Lena resident now in Highland Kansas visits A A Krape. J A Van Epps depart for Salt Lake City to reside. Etta Schofield visits relatives in Freeport. Eminent Ladies install officers with Kate Kiefer Mat tie Hoppe Mary Bunker Eliza Sisson Edna Keeley Alma Stamm Bessie Sisson Meda Schermerhorn Kate Boyer Susan Lantzer Cora Barto Lucy Newby Ruby Stahl Kathryn Krape. guests attend and refreshments follow. Mrs E Bailey Mrs W G Boeke and son Robert visit relatives at county seat. W G Befifer travels to Chicago for electric exposition. Grant Rees conducts county seat business.
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Lena
George Knepper
Highland
Kaw
A. A. Krape
J. A. Van_ Epps
Salt Lake City
Etta Schofield
Freeport
Mary Washington Garrison
Kate Kiefer
Mattie Hoppe
Mary Bunker
Eliza Sisson
Edna Keeley
Alma Stamm
Bessie Sisson
Meda Schermerhorn
Kate Boyer
Susan Lantzer
Cora Barto
Lucy Newby
Ruby Stahl
Sarah
Saul
Kathryn Krape
E. Bailey
W. G. Boeke
Robert
W. G. Befifer
Chicago
Grant Rees
Harold Henry Concert In Social Circles Program
Harold Henry presents a piano program mirroring his Chicago recital itinerary. The list includes works by Bach Rameau Schubert Beethoven Schumann Chopin Moszkowski Dohnanyi with Chickering & Sons piano used exclusively by Mr Henry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Henry
Chicago
Mine Dowell
der Nacht
Dohnanyi
Tausis
Chickering & Sons
Henry
Recital by Mrs Cheney at Masonic Temple
The Woman's club presents a February 2 recital at the Masonic temple featuring Mrs Mary Elizabeth Cheney of New York City in costume with three centuries of English ballads. Cheney is described as a cultivated singer with a sweet high soprano voice. Admission is 50 cents and the public is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Temple
Woman's Club
Mary Elizabeth Cheney
New York City
Cherry Camp Officers Installed by Modern Woodmen
The newly elected officers of Cherry camp Modern Woodmen of America were installed last evening. Outgoing banker George Oblanoder presided at the exercises. A fine lunch followed the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cherry Camp
Woodmen of America
George Oblanoder
Births Record for East Freeport and Local Families
Birth notices report a baby girl for Mr and Mrs George Bruins of East Freeport a baby boy for Mr and Mrs W R Severance and a baby boy for Mr and Mrs Herbert J Keith at 21 Van Buren Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Bruins
East Freeport
W.R. Severance
Herbert J. Keith
van Buren Street
Walk to Pecatonica and Back
C. E. Smith physical director of the Y M C A and F. Schulz of Milwaukee, guest of Mr. Smith, walked to Pecatonica and return this morning. The return trip was made in fast time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Smith
F. Schulz
Milwaukee
Rockford Couple Married in Freeport Ceremony
Miss Bulah P. Olsen and Harold W. Opie of Rockford wed in Freeport on Wednesday afternoon at the First M. E. Church parsonage. Rev. C. W. McCaskill officiated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockford
Bulah P.olsen
Harold W. Opie
Freeport
M. E. Church
C. W. McCaskill
Railroad Officials Visit Freeport for Official Business
R. W. Bell assistant superintendent of machinery and E. L. Ewing general superintendent of the Illinois Central railroad were in Freeport today on official business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. W. Bell
E. L. Ewing
Illinois Central Railroad
Freeport
Semi-Annual Examinations Scheduled Across County
Semi annual examinations will be held at the various schools of the county next week and Friday, Jan. 28 and 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oe Hera
Annual county central examinations schedule set for February
The annual central examinations will be held at various points in the county during February.
Coal Sheds Burn at Manchester, Iowa
Illinois Central coal sheds at Manchester Iowa burned down last night in a blaze causing significant loss to the facility and disrupting rail operations. Investigations into the cause were not immediately available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester
Illinois Central
Iowa
Market Report Focuses on Grain Hog and Cattle Quotes
Closing board of trade quotes show May wheat at 1075 cents, May corn 614, May oats 52. January pork 17.50, hogs at Union Stock Yards steady to mixed with 48,000 traded. Cattle 4,500 head steady with prices from 4.00 to 6.00 for Beeves and feeders. Sheep 10,000 steady around 3.25 to 5.65.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Associated Press
Chicago
Board of Trade
Union Stock Yards
Sixth annual dance of the Re tail Clerks union at Ger mania hall
The sixth annual dance of the retail clerks union was largely attended with over one hundred couples present. The event was praised as one of the most successful locally. Dancing continued past midnight as Gibler's six piece orchestra provided music for an evening of rare entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Retail Clerk's Union
Germania Hall
Gibler
Oyster Supper Ends College Hay Rack Party
College of Commerce students enjoyed a hay rack party last night driving to Roy Brandt's home three miles east of the city. Evening included various games and concluded with an oyster supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College of Commerce
Roy Brandt
Ladies auxiliary to conductors host card party series
The Ladies auxiliary to the Order of Railway Conductors will hold the first card party tomorrow afternoon at the O. F. Hall. The second party is scheduled for February 12 and the third for March 17. Cards start promptly at 2:30 PM.
Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad in Toledo Transcript
Frank J. Cheney of F. J. Cheney & Co. swears as senior partner that his firm will pay one hundred dollars for every catarrh case cured neither by Hall's Catarrh Cure. The notice states the medicine is taken internally and reaches the blood, with testimonials available. Sold by all druggists for 75 cents. ad also mentions Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF Ohio
Toledo
Lucas County
Frank J. Cheney
F. J. Cheney & Co
Hall
A. W.gleason
F. J. Chenry & CO
Ohio
Local and Personal News Briefs
Louis Biersach and Charles Sey farth traveled to Galena today. Dr. L. W. Case of Waterloo, recently visiting T. H. Hollister, returned home. Miss Eveline Moore of Mt. Carroll spent the day in Freeport with Miss Anna Fitzgerald. The Women Workers of the First Presbyterian church plan a Friday afternoon meeting at 8 o'clock in the church parlors. Dr. Witheiser of South Wayne, visiting at Mrs. H. O. Van Brocklin’s in Bolton, returned home last night. John Roach of Mason City, visiting M. Lane and family, proceeded to Warren for a short visit.
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Louis Biersach
Charles Seyfarth
Galena
L. W. Case
Waterloo
T. H. Hollister
Eveline Moore
Mt. Carroll
Freeport
Misa Anna Fitzgerald
First Presbyterian Church
Dr. Witheiser
South Wayne
H. O. van Brocklin
Bolton
John Roach
Mason City
M. Lane
Warren
Chief Silk Returns to Duty After Illness
Chief Silk of the police department has nearly recovered from his recent illness and came downtown this afternoon to resume his duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silk
Police Department
Relief for Women and Female Weakness Herbal 11
Relief for women claims to ease back pains urinary and bladder troubles and kidney issues through Mother Gray's Australian Leaf a safe regulator of female weakness including inflammation and ulcerations. Available from Druggists or by mail cost. Address The Mother Gray Co Le Roy New York.
Do Not Fail To Wear Harold Henry at Ree Tal Omo Evening
A garbled note references Harold Henry as a notable figure in art in a country setting. It mentions tickets priced at fifty cents for an event described as ree tal omo evening, with unclear venue initials C. A. and code wb8215. The fragment lacks clear details.
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Harold Henry
C. A
Housekeeper and companion described in aged care case
An elderly woman and her companion are described in a case involving care and residence matters. The report notes employment and living arrangements, with reference to associated responsibilities and financial arrangements.
Woman Sues Railroad for 26000 Damages
Mrs Bergland, formerly from Wisconsin and resident of St Paul, sued the Illinois Central Railroad for 26000 dollars damages claiming injury from an accident in the shipport yards in November. The court ruled for the railroad company.
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Wale
Bb. D
Valle Ny
St. Paul
Mina
Witnetees
P. Or Orelane
Seeport
Ilinois Central
Railroad Company
Bergland
Wisconsin
Bond Aggressor Albert Johnson Freed From Jail
Albert Johnson was jailed two weeks ago on a wife and family abuse charge and placed under bonds to keep the peace. He has posted his bond and been released from the county jail. His wife signed the bond.
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Albert Johnson
Porter the Sailor and Naval Reform in Portents of Power
Engineering Magazine recalls Admiral Porter as a lifelong sailor who resisted engine power and pushed for sails. It notes his removals of propellers to favor maneuverability, then claims faster speeds under steam despite evidence. It adds he argued Roach cruisers should have full sail with steam as auxiliary, showing stubbornness despite age.
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Porter
Grant
Navy
Borie
Admiral Porter
Roach
Naval Committee
Engineering Magazine
Desert Tortoises of California Describe Remarkable Tactics
A Suburban Life writer notes desert tortoises in California can carry two large water sacks on their backs and drink substantial amounts when picked up. They are strong travelers and climbers, capable of wriggling up rocky desert slopes using their tails and heads as hooks to reach high rocks.
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California
Desert
Cone
The Wise Eskimos in Amundsen’s Northwest Passage
Captain Roald Amundsen notes Eskimo dress has purpose and meaning. His expedition members initially mocked fringe on garments. He kept his fringe, while others trimmed theirs. The fringing soon curled up, threatening to resemble neckties if not restored.
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Roald Amundsen
Northwest Passage
Letter About Scholards and Gender Talk
A humorous Victorian-style exchange shows Sam Smith praising his son Tommy for correct grammar. Tommy confidently identifies father and mother’s genders as masculine and Pennine, then correctly answers neuter for the tea pot. The father laments the boy’s mispronunciation by one letter.
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Sam Smith
Tommy
Tom
Undefined fragment hints at Washington Star note
Fragment of a Washington Star article mentions thankfulness and a name. Readable text is sparse with unclear context or full names to identify a definite event or person.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Star
Prof Soudatis Clairvoyants announce Warren trip
Soudatis clairvoyants from 71 Douglas Ave announce they will be away in Warren for five days and return to Freeport on Monday January 25. They invite calls from those who have not yet sought readings. Readings cost $1.00.
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S. Soudatis
Douglas Ave
Chicago St
Warren
Freeport
Coming Events Public Notice Jan 2 and March 17
January events include Harold Henry piano recital at the Y M C A under the Huterpean society, Prof Dawson's class and social dance, a Commandery ball at the Masonic temple, Bernard Macfadden lectures on physical culture, and a policemen's sixth annual ball. March 17 features a card party by the LA to LB afternoon.
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Dawson
Masonic Temple
Bernard Macfadden
W—W. C.C
Bt. Mary's Anti
L. A
The Hinshaw Opera Co. Presents The Fighting Parson
Fragment reads like a theater listings page with multiple show titles and dates including Jan and matinee and night performances. The Hinshaw Opera Co. is listed alongside titles such as The Fighting Parson and other acts including Mrs. Temple's Telegram and Ddra Thorne with scattered dates.
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Ian
Dart
Ddra Thorne
Mrs
Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin Promoted by Kansas Druggist
Druggist J M Hawkins of Mound City Kansas endorses Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a reliable laxative and stomach tonic. The company guarantees the product and offers free samples by mail. Sold by all druggists at 50 cents and one dollar per bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Hawkins
Mound City
Kan
Dr. Caldwell
Pepsin Syrup Co
Caldwell Bldg
Monticello
Ill
Bay of Freeport merchants rise in price talks
Bay of Freeport merchants discuss pricing strategies and market pressures. Local traders claim aims to adjust rates to meet costs while customers seek fair deals amid rising expenses. Authorities have not announced trade actions.
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Edw. Allington, Jr
Freeport, Dr
Alma M. Waldecker
Galena Ave
Win Walton
Childrens Colored Coats
JF Mente
Maine
Woman’s Club
Pecatonica
I. C
Central Examinations
Board
Rage Furroard
Ettlingx
Stephenson Street
Ais
Matos
Social Notes
Ie Alea
Sammy
London
Dr. Pieres
Bob Fond
J. Vi Pieres
Beffalo
N. Y
Y. M
Huterpean Society
Grand Opera House
T. M. Hawkins
Kansas
Bay of Freeport
W.j.young & Co
Opp
Ron
I Petard
Au Peat Ee
Riggins and Hooker
Starratt
Freeport Hardware Co
Galena St
Opera Grand House
Hugh Flannery, JR
Texas
Sidonne Dixon
Edward Kellie
Ali, Hunter & All
Contino
Lawrenc
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