Social Circles Celebrate Birthdays With Hostess Gatherings
A flurry of neighborhood events fills Adams Street and nearby areas as Mrs. J Smith hosts a Saturday birthday party for about fifty friends featuring euchre and cinch prizes for Mrs. Fee Mrs. O Bergemelier Timothy Stultz John Bamberger and George Fath A wooden rocker is presented to the hostess by Mrs. William Riley The same evening Mrs Edward Wilkie hosts a 20 guest gathering with cards and a peanut walk prizes awarded to Mrs Henry Selgmeier George Harris and Margaret Rosenstiel A Shakespeare society reception honors Miss Bertha Bidwell and Miss Anna Barton bound for Europe A KFMC club gathering at G B Winter's residence includes euchre favors to Mrs B Eason and Winter A St Margaret's guild dancing party is planned at Lexington hall with Gibler's orchestra A work party at Mrs Albert Best house honors Miss Katherine Barnes Germania Party announces a future dance and card party Freeport Club hosts a card party and the Ladies' Auxiliary O R C plans a Tuesday reception at 8 o clock in I O O F hall for members and friends
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J On. Smith
Adams Street
Fee
O. Bergemélier
Timothy Stultz
John Bamberger
George Fath
Edward Wilkie
Fern Street
Henry Selgmeier
George Harris
Margaret Rosenstiel
U B Church Services Bright with Accessions
The U B church yesterday saw strong attendance and marked interest and power. Two accessions at the morning service and six at the evening brought total to twenty five since the conference. The choir and Mrs Warner’s solo were highly praised. The day closed with a large communion service led by Rev H W Trueblood D D presiding elder Freeport district.
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U. B
Warner
H. W. Trueblood
D. D
Freeport District
Trustees Appointed for St Marys and St Joseph Parishes
John O'Mara Edward Scanlan of St Mary's parish and Michael Steffen Fred Bauch of St Joseph's parish were appointed trustees by Archbishop Quigley under the synod law in Chicago requiring each archdiocese parish to have its finances managed by trustees.
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John O’mara
Edward Scanlan
St. Mary’s Parish
Michael Steffen
Fred Bauch
St. Joseph's Parish
Quigley
Chicago
Emblem Carved by Penknife by Local Elder
County Superintendent Grove displays a large blue lodge Masonic emblem carved from bass wood by Levi Bolender, an Orangeville resident. The square and compass sit within a circle, crafted with a four inch penknife, while Bolender is described as 838 years old in a humorous aside.
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Grove
Levi Bolender
Orangeville
Bolender
Local Names in Freeport Register Return
Fragmentary listing shows individuals including Herman Euler and Ida Steffen in Freeport with other names such as Julius I Albert Spring Grove and Grace M. Cuplin. Seemingly a registry or notices section with ages or identifiers like 70 and 78 for Henry Walter McConnell and Mrs. Caroline Kurtz, Lena.
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Herman Euler
Freeport
Ida Steffen
saMe
Julius I
Albert
Spring Grove
Ory Grace M. Cuplin
Henry Walter
McConnell
Caroline Kurtz
Lena
Carnation Day Celebrates McKinley Birth
On Carnation Day a large display of carnations marked the anniversary of William McKinley’s birth. Patriotic citizens, who honor the late president, wear his favorite flower as a tribute in the commemoration.
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William Mc- Kinley
Mc- Kinley
Cadetship Examination Set At Court House
An examination will be held tomorrow at the court house for entrance to the West Point military academy. Ed King of Winslow and Walter Vantsmeier of Freeport are two candidates from this county.
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Court House
Military Academy
West Point
Ed. King
Winslow
Walter Vantsmeier
Freeport
Barbers to Install Officers at Fred Lamm’s Shop
Journeymen barbers will install their officers at Fred Lamm's barber shop this evening. After the installation exercises the members will repair to the Tray Cafe, where a banquet will be served.
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Fred Lamm
Turner Proclaimed Ill but Improving at Ridott
J F Turner of Ridott, previously ill, shows signs of improvement as health officials report progress. Authorities note his condition has stabilized and his recovery continues, with no further complications disclosed.
Ladies Tournment Mixed Doubles Results In Galena
Tournament reports from Galena and Freeport show mixed doubles matches with Bergh, Newhall, Hildreth, Farwell, Crawford and others. Scores listed across boards 7 to 36 reflect close play, escort details note Mr Barber and others, luncheon plans and postgame remarks accompany the results.
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Miss Bergh
Lésguer
Farwell
Adafigon
Hildreth
Boyligton
Miss Newhall
Crawford
Galena
Freeport, Co
Gleganér
Adaigon
Freeport
Boyington
Adaingon
Glessner
Adamson
Mr. Barber
Dr. Blish
H. S. Webster
R. K. Farwell
C. F. Hildreth
L. L. Munn, Jr
D. Sheean
T. J. Sheean
Mr. Hildreth
Mr. Munn
Mr. Farwell
Mr. Webster
Mr .Farwell
T. J.sheean
Russian and Slavic Music Program At Euterpean Club
The Euterpean club hosted Miss French for an evening on Russian and Slavic music led by Mrs. Oyler. The program featured histories of Russian musical progress and biographies of five composers, performances by Rubenstein and Tschaikovsky songs, piano pieces, and a group Biographies of Russian and Slavic composers with Mrs. Cook and Mrs. Burton assisting.
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Russia
Joaban Sais
Stczowski Cook
Burdette
Ogier
Cook
Burton
Local society notes and upcoming events in town
Burrell Bros. received two car loads of flour this morning. The Culture club meets with Mrs. McPherson this evening. Lois and Kenneth Bloomington guests of Mrs. C. W. Meier. Martha Washington card club plans a large card party in their new hall Thursday night. Large Epworth League attendance at First M. E. church last night with solos by Miss Clara Ryan and R. R. Ellinwood. District Deputy Judge Clarity and G. G. McCarty to Galena to install Knights of Columbus officers, followed by party and banquet. St Margaret's guild to entertain a large crowd at a dance tonight at Lexington hall with Gibler's Orchestra. A box social and entertainment at Koeller school next Friday evening, five miles south, to fund a new library, school led by Miss Stella Blackman.
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Burrell Bros
Culture Club
Epworth League
M. EK
Clara Ryan
R. R. Ellinwood
Clarity
G. G. McCarty
Galena
Knights of Columbus
St. Margaret’s Guild
Lexington Hall
Gibler
Koeller School
Stella Blackman
World Split by Unknown Lives and Suspicions
The World notes a remark by Kwater that half the world does not know how the other half lives, followed by Inox suggesting they have their suspicions, highlighting cross cultural misunderstandings and curious dialogue.
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Kwater
Inox
Boston Transcript
Island Bom bay population twice that of Scotland and Ireland
The population of the island of Bom bay is stated as double the combined population of Scotland and Ireland.
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Island of
Bombay
Scotland
Ireland
Secondhand school books advertised as nearly new
Readable fragments show a seller offering used school books described as almost like new and cheaper. Minimal details include item condition and price cue, with garbled text suggesting a sale or market listing. No clear names, dates, or locations are provided.
RENT A six room house inquire of Mrs K Youngs
Classified line notes a six room rental sought by Mrs K Youngs at 71 Douglas Ave with inquiry contact details. Also a lost object report for a locket and chain, finder to return to the office. A job ad offers travel employment for a firm with 260000 capital, salary 1072 yearly plus expenses, apply J A Alexander Freeport IL with stamp.
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J.A. Alexander
Freeport
New Shoe Store Nears Opening After Shelf Finishing
Carpenters finished shelf work at Schmidt Wachlin and Pfeiffer new shoe store. Large shipments of shoes are arriving from eastern markets. The firm aims to claim the most up to date shoe store in this section of the country.
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Schmidt, Wachlin & Pfeiffer
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Albert Best
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Freeport Club
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Minneapolis Journal
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Boston and Maine Railroad
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Eee Rubenstein
Borodin
Geo. Niman
Lois and
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Bloomington
C. W. Meier
Martha Washington Card Club
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Stephenson St
Soan
Poutry
Surragodin
Merode
Iol Vesta
Price
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Brown & Dollmeyer
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Galena St. O Opp
N.Y. House
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Duke of York
Henry George
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Saving Department of State Bank
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