Dry Town by Spring Red Noses Missing in Freeport
Former Morgan County official J Marshall Miller addressed about fifty supporters in Freeport on local option, drawing comparisons to Jacksonville where an anti saloon push has reduced drunkenness and crime. He warned the battle isn’t over, noted enforcement waves, and argued saloons do not build wealth or help towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
J. Marshall Miller
Jacksonville
Morgan County
Civic League
H. L. Moore
First Presbyterian Church
Freeport Ministerial Association
Kk. L. Burchard
League
J. R. Jackson
Burchard
Chicago
James K. Shields
Illinois Anti- Saloon League
R. C. Smedley
Bank
Miller
Freeport Committee
Mgr. Miller
Anti-Saloon League
Tle
Dolars and Cohis
Lena area social notes pickup and visits
Lena January 27 reports visitors and social events. Mrs Thomas Crissinger from McConnell visits her mother Mrs Sarah Shecker. Mrs Feed Kramer from Minneapolis visits Mrs L P McEathron. Lilly Ambrose, former Lena resident, returns to meet friends. Gertrude Overstreet visits from Rockford. Miss Kathryn Seise hosts young ladies. W H and F M society of Amity Lutheran invites 15 cent coffee Wednesday 6 to 7 PM. Cora Koenig visits from Freeport. Yordy returns to Shannon. Mayme Stahl heads to Winnebago for C L I work. Mrs W W Shelhase visits Freeport to see ill cousin Miss Bertha Thiel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena
Thomas Crissinger
McConnell
Sarah Shecker
Feed Kramer
Minneapolia
L. P. McEathron
Lilly Ambrose
G. M. Stanchfield
Warren
Kathryn Seise
Gertrude Overstreet
Rockford
W. H. and
F. M. Society of Amity Lutheran Church
Cora Koenig
Freeport
Yordy
Shannon
C. Moeller
Mayme Stahl
Winnebago
Lil
C. L. I. Company
W. W. Shelhase
Bertha Thiel
Girl of the Golden West at Grand Opera House
David Belasco’s The Girl of the Golden West comes to the Grand Opera House on Thursday night. The play centers on a girl loved by a rough crowd and a road agent. she saves him from execution by pretending to be sheriff, and the lovers escape together to find happiness.
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David Belasco
Golden West
Grand Opera House
New Life Pills Claim Higher Health Level
A West Franklin Maine resident Jacob Springer reports a higher health level since using Dr King's New Life Pills. He says the pills keep his stomach liver and bowels functioning properly. If unsatisfied during trial money will be refunded at Joseph Emmert's drug store for 25 cents.
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Dr. King
Jacob Springer
West Franklin
Maine
Joseph Emmert
End lines shoes offered at bargain prices by Schmidt Wachlin and Pfeiffer
Shoes in good sizes offered at only 1.98 each. Ladies slippers or dress shoes, sizes available, while selection lasts. Come at once to claim best picks from Schmidt Wachlin and Pfeiffer, with prices noted as three dollars and eighty five cents originally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schmidt, Wachlin
Pfeiffer
Hard Times Masquerade on Roller Skates in Freeport
The notice invites the public to a first hard times masquerade on roller skates in Freeport this Wednesday evening January 29. It promises good music and good order and urges everyone to attend.
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Freeport
Dorothy Brown Teacher of china painting and leatherwork
Mrs Dorothy Brown operates a gift shop at 116 Stephenson Street offering china painting and leather work. The notice lists her as a teacher in the arts and mentions the shop location and date January 20, 1944.
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Dorothy Brown
Stephenson St
Illinois Assembly debate on direct primary law discussed
Mr Pattison argued lawmakers distort justice through law and repartee shapes legislation. He explained past and future direct primary selection, and noted a cemetery bill’s rejection would require cross-district cooperation to advance.
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Pattison
Macdonald A B Probes Rockefeller Father Claim
A B Macdonald of St. Louis returns to the city to pursue a story asserting that the late Dr. William A. Livingston who died here about eighteen months ago is the father of John D. Rockefeller. Macdonald believes he has solid grounds to prove the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Macdonald
St. Louis
William A. Livingston
John D. Rockefeller
Macdonald
Will probate named heirs and executor for Mrs Converse
The last will of the late Mrs Louisa D Converse was probated in the county court. Her entire estate goes to her daughter Miss Gertrude D Converse with the remainder at her death to Edward L Burchard. The instrument dated April 17 1907 names Burchard as executor without bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisa D. Converse
Gertrude D. Converse
Edward L. Burchard
It Does the Business Bucklin’s Arica Salve praised
Mr. E. E. Chamberlain of Clinton Maine asserts Bucklin’s Arica Salve cures piles chapped hands and old sores with no scar. This 25e remedy is sold at Joseph Emmert’s drug store as advertised in the Jourusin want column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. E. Chamberlain
Clinton
Maine
Bucklin
Joseph Emmert
Appeal to Aid the Poor at Grace Church 1908
An urgent appeal from Rev Walter Sumner of Grace Church Chicago calls for warm clothing and shoes for the worthy poor. Local rector Frederick J. Bate urges parishioners to respond through trusted channels. Donations may be sent via Brink’s express to meet anticipated February and March distress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Taylor Sumner
SS. Peter and Paul
Chicago
Grace Church
Freeport
Salvation Army
West Madison Street
Dean Sumner
Frederick J. Bate
Mr. Bate
Mittee
Brink's Express
Sisters of St. Mary
Tom
Walter T. Sumner
William Hagemann Returns to Freeport After Four Years Abroad
William Hagemann son of Mrs Louis Hagemann on Foley Street returns to Freeport after four years away in the Philippines and the orient. He previously served in the regular army after the Spanish American War and during his last visit worked with the quartermaster's department though he was not enlisted. In China and Japan he visited several cities during Secretary Taft's tour and recalls Taft being warmly received. Bees Laxative Cough Syrup touted for coughs colds croup and whooping cough remains popular and is sold by H J Moogk and C P Guenthner with claims of rapid relief and gentle laxative effect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Hagemann
Louis Hagemann
Foley Street
Freeport
Philippines
Orient
Hagemann
Spain
Quartermaster’s Department
China
Japan
Taft
H. J. Moogk
C. P. Guenther
Amateur Stage Teaches Wonderland Tale At Opera House
Niinols Degree Staff hosts an amateur production of Alice in Wonderland at the opera house with 250 adults and children. Col John F Bragg of New York arranged talent selection, aiming to cast a 10 year old girl as Alice and fill major roles such as King Ruler of Wonderland Queen of Hearts Duchess Cook Queen of the Fairies Mad Hatter March Hare Dormouse and Knave of Hearts plus numerous fairies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opera House
Niinols
John F. Bragg
New York
Alice
Lewis Carroll
King Ruler of Wonderland
Duchess
Cook
Daily Journal Delivery Offer for the City
The Daiiy Journal announces citywide home delivery for 1 fee per week, enabling readers to receive the daily paper at their doorstep. The offer promotes convenient access across all city districts.
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Red Noses
Girl of the
Illinois
Rockefeller
Rector of
Grace
Rube Strickland
Sud
Bijjou
Daiiy
C. G.schoeffel
G. T. W. Tobacco
Aik
Eve
Barrington Hall
Ceresota
State University
C. G. Schoeffel
Galena St
Baldwin
N. Y
Burrell Brothers
Galena
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