Trade in Freeport
The Citizens' Commercial association board met last evening at the office with Mr H S Bowler absent due to illness. Directors praised the first special sale for its advertising payoff and discussed future sales to make Freeport a central market. The meeting ran past midnight and regular sale days are strongly anticipated to continue.
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The
Citizens’ Commerecial
Association
H. 8. Bowler
Coxpresse
Freeport
Editor Guilty of Criminal Libel in Carroll County Case
Andrew Strauch editor of the Chadwick Clarion was found guilty on a criminal libel charge brought by F J Stransky state's attorney Carroll county The sentence can be a fine up to 500 dollars or a jail term from one day to one year The case was heard in Ogle county circuit court on a change of venue after a prior trial ended in a hung jury
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Andrew Strauch
Chadwick Clarion
F. J. Stransky
Carroll County
Ogle County
Freeport Five Victorious Over Dixon In Basketball
Freeport High School defeated Dixon five 38 to 19 at the Dixon armory last night. The local squad, hampered at times, secured a solid win as Rice substituted for Yordy at center and hit five field goals. Lawer, Cooper, Heyman, and Daily contributed strongly in the victory.
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Dixon
Freeport High School
Dixon Armory
Yordy
Rice
Lawyer
Cooper
Heyman
Daily
Social Circles Party For Lincoln's Birthday
Members of the Freeport and Elks clubs plan a party at the Masonic temple on Lincoln's birthday about forty invitations issued. Gibler's orchestra will provide the music for the social event.
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Freeport and Elks’ Clubs
Masonic Temple
Lincoln
Gibler
Mrs Sankey Hosts Nonpareil Club Luncheon on Mechanic Street
Mrs Thomas Sankey entertained the Nonpareil club at her home on Mechanic street Thursday afternoon. A dainty luncheon was served.
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Thomas Sankey
Mechanicstreet
Dismissal Entered in United States Suit Against Marshall and Stillwell
An order was entered in the U S court this morning in the case of United States of America for the use of American Bridge Company versus Wallace Marshall Henry W Marshall and William J Stillwell. The case was dismissed on the stipulation.
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United State
United States of America
American Bridge Company
New York
Wallace Marshall
Henry W. Marshall
William J. Stillwell
Gecevedt
Market Report with Closing Quotations and Orphans
Closing board of trade quotes show May wheat at 1.07 3 4, May corn 61 7 8, oats 115, and Jan pork 17.30, lard 9.65, ribs 8.85. Union Stock Yards reports cattle steady, beeves 84.00 to 86.90, stockers 83.80 to 85.10, cows and heifers 5.25, hogs 5.60 to 6.30, sheep 3.25 to 5.65. fur trades and other futures listed with mixed prices. Also notes electric bitters medical testimonial for orphans and families at Macon, Ga.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Board of Trade
Union Stock Yards
Chicago Board of Trade
C. D. Anderson
Hettinger
Stephenson Street
Ribe
Ae Ava A
L Tay
Daily Journal Delivery Price Announced
The Daily Journal offers citywide delivery at 104 per week, enabling readers to receive the newspaper at home for a weekly rate.
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the Daily Journal
Dun's Review of Trade Sees Conservative Development
R G Dun & Co weekly review reports trade progressing along conservative lines with larger manufacturing payrolls aiding retail distribution yet constrained by reduced retailer stocks. Prospects of changes to customs revenue laws curb operations, while southern wholesale trade remains below normal and western factories run under capacity with gradual output gains.
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New York
R. G. Dun & Co
Review of Trade Today
South
West
Monument to Cynthia Parker Planned in Indian Bill
The Indian appropriation bill earmarks 1000 for a monument to Cynthia Parker mother of Quanna Parker the current Comanche chief in Texas. Cynthia Parker was captured as a child, raised by the tribe, and later married the chief's son.
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Washington
Cynthia Parker
Quanna Parker
Texas
Wreck on Pennsylvania Rail Line Kills and Injures Dozens
Johnstown Pa Jan 23 A fast moving second section of the St Louis express on the Pennsylvania railroad collided with a prior section near Running Ground between South Fork and Sumner Hill. Reports indicate twenty dead and many injured as surgeons rush to the scene. five bodies recovered from the demolished cars.
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Johnstown
St. Louis Express
Pennsylvania Railroad
South Fork
Sumner Hill
Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad in Toledo
Frank J. Cheney, senior partner of F. J. Cheney & Co. of Toledo, swears the firm will pay one hundred dollars for any catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. The document notes the notary and December sealing date, with claims the remedy acts on blood and mucous membranes. Also advertises testimonials, price 75 cents, and Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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State OF Ohio
Orry
Toledo
Lucas County
Frank J. Cheney
F. J. Cheney & Co
Hall
A. D
A. W.gleason
F. J.cheney & CO
Ohio
Bay of Freeport merchants price to fit shoppers
Local Bay of Freeport merchants advertise competitive pricing tailored to customer needs, highlighting value and fair deals. The message targets budget conscious shoppers seeking affordable goods and reliable service in a busy market area.
In Old Arizona at the Majestic Sunday show
The Majestic will screen In Old Arizona Sunday portraying early Arizona ranch life. Indians threaten a war path as a pigeon carries a message, while ranchers wander desert seeking safety. Real Indians and cavalrymen star with capable dramatic performers.
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Majestic
Arizona
Sociological Bible School Meets Tomorrow in K of G Hall
The Sociological Bible school meets tomorrow afternoon at 3 in the K of G hall over Wright's clothing store corner Stephenson and Chicago streets. The subject will be Number and Character of the Un employed. Strangers join the class and new members are added weekly. The club invites all men. sessions run from 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday.
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The
Sociological Bible School
Funeral services for Mrs C E B Jones
The funeral for the late Mrs C E B Jones is set for Monday at 9:30 am from Exchange Street home and 10:16 am at First Baptist Church. Private service at home, public service at church. Pallbearers listed: Grant Mallory, A F Williams, F N Southwick, S B Jourdan, Chas Brandt, A R Buffin. Interment in city cemetery.
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C. EB. Jones
Exchange Street
First Baptist Church
Grant Mallory
A. F. Williams
F. N. Southwick
Stereopticon lecture at Second Presbyterian Church
A stereopticon lecture titled The Coming American will be held in the lecture room of the Second Presbyterian Church on Monday January 25. Rev Markley will deliver the talk under the auspices of the Country party. Admission is by invitation.
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Second Presbyterian Church
Markley
Ely
Funeral in German Valley for Mrs Heik Buttel
Mrs G O Reints of Britton South Dakota visited Mary Dollmeyer and attended the funeral of the late Mrs Heik Buttel in German Valley this afternoon.
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German Valley
G. O. Reints
Britton
S. D
Mary Dollmeyer
Henry Funk to Move to Farm Near Fountain City
Henry Funk, who lives west of town, returned Friday from Fountain City Wisconsin where he visited for several weeks. He purchased a farm in that vicinity and will move to the place in the spring.
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Henry Funk
Fountain City
Wis
Mr. Funk
Aged Janesville man dies after Thursday assault
Patrick Croning aged Janesville man died Friday at 3 AM from injuries after a Thursday night assault by an unknown assailant. There are no leads or known suspects in the case.
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Patrick Croning
Janesville
Germania Minstrel Show Planned by Society Members
The Germania society plans a minstrel show performed entirely by home talent and restricted to members only.
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Germania
Germania Society
Moran released on bonds after grand jury hold
Robert Moran who was arrested yesterday and held to the grand jury was released this morning on bonds furnished by his mother.
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Robert Moran
Ewing Officials Visit Freeport On Illinois Central
General Superintendent C. L. Ewing of the Illinois Central was in Freeport on official business to day accompanied by Superintendent Ewing. The visit highlighted railroad operations and local transportation matters.
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Ewing
C. L. Ewing
Illinois Central
Freeport
Althoff Baby Girl Born in Florence Parents Mentioned
Mr and Mrs Henry Althoff of Florence welcome a baby girl into their family. The notice records the birth and parental details in a concise local society style.
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Henry Althoff
Florence
WANTED Old feather beds highest price paid
Too late to classify notices note several ads: WANTED old feather beds highest price paid for old feathers, Will stay a week in Freeport address Simon Cohen General Del, Will call. 1-2ndlw EN WANTED For Monday J M and H H Hineline. 1-24 l T ?
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Freeport
Simon Cohen
Del
Will Eall
Declines Place Angles Holds Declines Place Angels Holds
From Berkeley comes confirmation that Benjamin Wheeler of the University of California declined an offer to become president of the University of Michigan. The report marks the first public hint that such an offer existed and suggests President Angell may resign, though no invitation or intent has been confirmed.
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Ann Arbor
Mtch
Berkeley
Benjamin the Wheeler
University of California
University of Michigan
Wheeler
James B. Angell
Angell
Accuses Her of Bigamy in Lansing Area Case
Kalamazoo Mich January 23 Mrs Nancy Heller Newman Williamson was arrested at Galesburg on a bigamy charge filed by John Heller of Stanton. She allegedly deserted Heller after their marriage, claimed he was killed in a railroad accident, then married Newman and later Williamson.
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Kalamazoo
Mich
Nancy Heller-Newman-Williamson
Galesburg
John Heller
Stanton
Heller
Newman
William Son
Druggist Gets Ninety Days For Breaking Excise Laws
South Haven Michigan January 23 Charles Van Alstyne a druggist received the heaviest fine yet imposed by Judge P DeVoigne for violation of the local option law. He was sentenced to ninety days in jail and ordered to pay costs exceeding 400 dollars. The prosecution noted a hard fought case with many witnesses.
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South Haven
Mich
Chas. van Alstyne
P DeVoigne
Jal
Letter Carrier Missing in Alma Rural Route
Lester Thomas, a rural mail carrier from Alma, disappeared two weeks ago. His wife is now running his route to support their two children as creditors seized his automobile. Government accounts were reported square.
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Owosso, Mich
Jaga
Lester Thomas
Alma
Thomas
Earthquake Rumors Tied to Copper Mine Operations
Several shocks were felt in Houghton Michigan on January 23. Officials could not confirm if the tremors stemmed from nearby copper mine disturbances or a regional earthquake. The article also notes a separate notice about the Carmichael heirs to pay in Port Huron on January 23.
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Houghton, Mich
Carmichael
Port Huron, Mich
Reverend Carmichael damages case looms at church
The state seeks $100 from Rev John H Carmichael for damage to premises after the minister killed Gideon Browning in Battle Run church and later took his own life. Claims presented by Miss Miner A Hughes of Carthage Illinois.
Appointed Bank Examiner in Lapeer County
Lapeer Mich January 23 Hira Moore of Columbiaville has been appointed state bank examiner. Moore is well known in the county and state. He has managed the Peter’s estate at Columbiaville for eighteen years.
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Lapeer
Mich
Hira
Moore
Columbiaville
Peter
Rescue on Ice Floe Near Cham bers Island
Menominee Michigan January 23 Lard Nelson and Peter Anderson fishermen trapped on an ice floe for eighteen hours were rescued off Chambers Island in Green Bay authorities said their vessel drifted with the floe until picked up by a patrol boat two men were reported unharmed and in good spirits after the long ordeal
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Menominee, Mich
Clard Nelson
Peter Anderson
Chambers’ Island
Green Bay
How to Relieve Asthma with Snitpeter Burn
In a strong solution of snitpeter wet blotting paper and dry it. Burn a piece three inches square on a plate in the sleeping room for quick relief to those suffering from asthma.
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Ade
F. A. Read
Edw. Allington, Jr
Freeport, Tl
Alma M. Waldecker
Galena Ave
Win Wallon
Childrens Colored Coats
Andrew Straucch
Chadwick
BIG Fine
Freeport Five
Social Notes
Industrial and Orphan's Home
Macon
Chia
Joseph Emmert
Dun’s Review OF Trade
Penna
A. R. Wreck
St. Louis
Bay of Freeport
Sociological Bible Club
Wisconsin
J. M
H. H. Hineline
Court House
Furnace
Bath
Marine
Mayer & Parsons
Grand Opera House
W.M
Myrtle
Allen & Mellen
Winnebago
Ill
Declines Place Angels
California
Riggins and Hooker
W.j.young & Co Books
Opp
Hugh, Flannery
Mr. Howard
Alice L. Lloyd
Rowland & Clifford
Thorne
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