Illinois Senate blocks alleged conspiracy on local law
The Petersburg Observer reports rumors that an alliance plans to choke local option law repeal and affect governor seats. It cites threats against Senator Hopkins and Governor Denton, noting past Kentucky violence as a warnIng to Illinois lawmakers.
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Alliance
Init General Assembly
Hopkins
Denten
Steventon
Observer
Steels
Kentucky
Goebel
Illinois
Senate
Petersburg
Local residents take short, frequent trips around the Midwest
Morning passenger B. W. Scott rode to Davenport while F. M. Gund spent the day in Chicago on business. Many Freeport callers and travelers are listed: Mrs. I. V. Gage of Winslow, J. W. Albertson in Forreston, Mrs. FE. S. Palmer visiting Chicago, A. G. Maloney and wife from Polo, Miss Louise Davis to Elgin, and others stopping by Freeport and Rockford. Several officials and families move between Polo, Dixon, Dun, and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. W. Scott
Davenport
F. M. Gund
Chicago
I. V. Gage
Winslow
J. W. Albertson
Forreston
FE. S. Palmer
A. G. Maloney
Polo
Louise Davis
Elgin
Garns
Orangeville
Freeport
Harry Morris
Freeport Friends
O. E. Heard, Jr
William E. Carroll
Argyle
Irving
Hoefer
Rockford
Florence Standring
Dixon
J. H. Armstrong
Alice
Peoria
Everett E. Taylor
H. L. Newby
M. KE. Rech
F.co. Omer
Lena
Charles D. Carey
Illinois Central
Kankakee
J. E. Graham
Litta Ainsworth
Samuel Bowers
St. Francis Hospital
Frank B. Walker
Dakota
Springfield
William Getty
Memphis
Tenn
Local notices and gatherings at area halls and guilds
A card party is planned at the G A R hall this evening. The Freeport Shakespeare society met Monday evening with speeches. St Margaret's guild will meet Monday afternoon with Miss Helen Strong. A Sunday school will be held tomorrow at 8 o'clock in the Walton Nephews building, organ factory addition, neighborhood residents invited. Mrs John G Oyler and Miss Alice Hettinger with Sheriff Milner traveled to Geneva this morning with Lillian Leyton, committed to the school for girls, to inspect the institution's workings.
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G. A. R. Hall
Freeport Shakespeare Society
St. Margaret's Guild
Helen Strong
Organ Factory
Walton Nephews
John G. Oyler
Misa Alice Hettinger
Sheriff Milner
Geneva
Lillian Leyton
Oyler
Mise Hettinger
Clark Eichelberger Hustier seeks Post sales boost
The Journal man met Clark Eichelberger in drizzle at 11 am and learned his effort to sell the Saturday Evening Post is paying off with today’s shipment sold and strong advance orders for next week. All Freeport should help the young seller win the pony and cart prize by ordering copies at 9 Oak Street before the deadline.
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Clark Eichelberger
Telehone
Oak Street
Foot-Ease Shoe Aid Promises Comfort for Small Feet
Advert shows Al ien's Foot-Ease to let wearers shrink shoe size by four. Aimed at dancing, patent leather, and new shoes, it promotes rubbers and overshoes as needed. Address Allen & Olmatca, New York.
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Tream Passcity
Kaa Eliel
Allen & Olmatca
N.Y
State Superintendent Blair On Home School Relations
State Superintendent Francis G. Blair told Freeport teachers and patrons the home shapes a child through environment rather than heredity. He urged the schools to supplement families with moral instruction, emphasize obedience, and hire strong teachers to guide students in thinking clearly and considering consequences.
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Francis G. Blair
Freeport
Galesburg
Board of Education
Blair
Haois
Minnie Davis
O. T. Smith
Illinois
Means for Children to Make a Decent Living
The text argues children should be taught to be proficient for life’s work and to become self-supporting, acknowledging that these problems are still to be worked out.
County officials form county school organization meeting
About fifty county directors and school officials gathered at the courthouse to pursue a formal county organization for school officials and to hear State Superintendent Francis Blair on The Public School and its Work. The meeting heard speeches on school progress, teacher institutes, and the need for improved county schools.
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Court House
Francis QQ. Blair
Grove
Stephenson County
Blair
William Minert
G. A. Barnes
G. W. Bender
W. H. Eble
Larrow
O. T. Smith
C. B. Wohlford
W. C. Swanzey
Thomas Niblo
Harry Sheetz
Fred Bangasser
Steals Ten Sacks of Flour Near Woodmanse Plant
A Chicago & Northwestern freight car on a side track between Stephenson and Galena streets was entered last Monday night. Ten 100 pound sacks of flour, consigned to Ed Brown, were stolen. Chief Silk was absent. Assistant Chief Metzger led the investigation but no arrests. Police believe a wagon pulled up to the car to load the flour in one trip.
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Chicago & Northwestern
Woodmanse
Stephenson
Galena
Silk
Metzger
Wohlford Girl Placed With Father After Custody Hearing
In a poignant scene at the court, Hazel Wohlford was removed from her grandfather Jacob Burkhardt and given into the custody of her father John Wohlford. Burkhardt sues Wohlford, his son in law, for 2000 dollars for five years of care and keep.
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Wohlford
Ecpart House
Hazel Wohlford
Jacob Burkhardt
John Wohlford
Mr. Burkhardt
Marriage Denial Report Attributed to Dorman Lane
Report says Harry Dorman denies recent marriage to Misa Marion Lane. When asked, Misa Lane would say nothing beyond referring questions to Dorman.
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Harry Dorman
Misa Marion Lane
Misa Lane
Mr. Dorman
Bucklens Arnica Salve Promises Fast Burns Relief
Brave fire laddies often endure severe burns while fighting fires and apply Bucklen’s Arnica Salve to forget the pain. It claims to quickly heal burns, wounds, eruptions, ulcers, boils and piles, with instant relief. Available for 35 cents at Joseph Emmert’s.
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Bucklen
Joseph Emmert
Macfadden To Speak At Freeport Y M C A Lectures
Bernarr Macfadden of Battle Creek Michigan arrives in Freeport to present two lectures at the Y M C A. He will discuss health morality and education amidst opposition from patent medicine liquor and other interests. A separate 2:30 youth talk precedes the 3:30 men’s session and a Monday 8 pm public lecture titled Exhilarating Health for All will include demonstrations and a Q A.
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Bernarr Macfadden
Battle Creek
Mich
Freeport
Macfadden
Supreme Court of the United States
Mr. Macfadden
Constipation Evil Dangers Piles Warned Boilerplate Ad
The notice warns that constipation can paralyze lower bowel vessels and cause piles, especially among women and indoor workers. It promotes Dr. Leonhardt's Hem-Rcid as the internal cure, guaranteed, priced $1, with outlets in Freeport Illinois and Buffalo New York, and offers a booklet on request.
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Dr. Leonhardt Co
Buffalo, N. Y
Man From Home praised at Grand Opera House
Hugh Flannery Jr presents The Man From Home at Grand Opera House last night. Henry Hall as Daniel Voorhees Pike drew universal praise, with strong support from Charles D. Herman as the Russian grand duke. The Kokomo girl disappointed, but the well filled house shows Freeport theatre-goers favor quality productions.
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Hugh Flannery, Jr
Grand Opera House
Hodge
Daniel Voorhees Pike
Henry Hall
Kokomo
Charles D. Herman
Freeport Theatre
Recital by Mr Sharold Henry Charms Audience
Mr Henry repeated requests for encores after each group. His program featured Dohnanyi Rhapsody and Tausig Etude, with cosmopolitan teaching ties and praise for his artistry. The Freeport recital highlighted a Chickering concert grand piano and potential Chicago venue next Tuesday evening.
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Henry
Music Hall
Fine Arts Building
Chicago
Berlin
Paris
Europe
Euterpean Society
Freeport
Chickering
MacDowell
Roger Oaprice
Moszkowski
Hopkins Stays Loyal as Illinois Republicans Endorse Hopkins
A Freeport banker and lifelong Republican rejected a Chicago lawyers plea to back Senator Foss in the party crisis. He denounced the legislature as traitors to the party and insisted his vote align with Illinois Republicans in the statewide primary, affirming Hopkins as the party’s choice and opposing efforts to sway voters toward Foss or any alternative.
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Freeport
Chicago
Foss
A Horrible Hold-up in Health Recoils at Last
W R Lipscomb of Washington NC recalls his brother’s decade long battle with consumption. After trying many doctors without relief he used Dr King’s New Discovery and was cured after six bottles. It relieves and cures weak lungs bronchitis coughs colds la grippe asthma and other bronchial issues. Trial bottle free guaranteed by Joseph Emmert.
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W. R. Lipscomb
Washington, N. C
Dr. King
Joseph Emmert
Advertising and Goods Must Be Promoted Together
A saying stresses that effective advertising requires actual goods and quality products. It emphasizes the symbiotic need for both proven offerings and visible promotion to succeed in business.
Nelsons Out of Hotel Ownership Change at Rockford
Announcement reports a large share transfer in the Nelson hotel at Rockford with retiring directors William Nelson Fritz Nelson and H Beck. John Oberg becomes financially interested as the new investor remains undisclosed. Freeport merchants offer favorable terms to buyers.
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Nelsons
Nelson Hotel
Rockford
William Nelson
Fritz Nelson
8. H. Beck
John Oberg
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Edith Courtney
DeKalb
Fred Neidemeyer
C. E. Head
Prophetstown
Illinois Children’s Aid and Home Association
William Duval
Fairbury
Neb
Alfred Frueh
L. Snyder
San Antonio
Texas
Bay of Freeport Merchants
State Superintendent OF
Mr.sharold Henry Charms
W. H. Soudans
Denegtas Avenue
Two Deere
Chicage Street
Mary
Seudans Hes
America
Geo. Ennenga Prop
Galena St Am
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