Merry to Lead Immigration Work for Illinois Central
Captain Merry will move to Manchester as general immigration agent for the Illinois Central, with absolute control after July 15. He plans a large office staff in Manchester and will oversee southern immigration policy, while maintaining duties in Dubuque and continuing ties to the Duluth & Dubuque Bridge and the Dubuque & Sioux City railway. He has authored numerous southern immigration pamphlets and will promote a major pamphlet distribution at state fairs across Iowa Ohio Michigan and Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuque
Duluth & Dubuque Bridge Company
General Footh
I~nois Central
Merry
Manchester
Louis Holtz
J. H. Phelps
Sioux City
Omaha
Illinois Central Railway
Captain Merry
Ilinois Central
South
L. S. Merchant
Gedar Rapids
Mississippi
Tennessee
Louisiana
New York
Rome
Iowa
Ohio
Michoe
Illnois
Mérry
Minos
Central Road
A. H. Hanson
Generaf
Dubuane
Local Fourth of July Notices and Visits
Local residents and visitors mark the Fourth with travels and gatherings. Names include Ben Mille, John Taockett, Joseph Dole, Miss Clara Diehl, Aggie Brown, Frank Ryan, Mrs. I. Cohn, Claude Bookman, A. H. McLaughlin, Nell Mullane, Martha Smith, and many others visiting or hosting in Freeport and nearby towns. Knights of Columbus activities, church events, and a marriage license for Wil D. Moulton and Rosa S. Bunker are also noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Mille
Chicago
John Taockett
Pennington
N. Je
Joseph Dole
Tenn
Clara Diehl
Forrester
D. Knowlton, Jr
St. Paul
Aggie Brown
Forreston
Frank Ryan
Freeport
I. Cohn
Bertha
Claude Bookman
Aurora
A. H. McLaughlin
Nell Mullane
Martha Smith
Flmeville
Embury Church
Walter Collins
L. A. Considine
C. Crowley
Far Rigdon
Dubuque
Clinton
Wis
FR. L. Cronkrite
Marie
B. Gannon
Detta Considine
Mary Middlekuff
H. Poffenberger
Kitty Killion
Bushnell
Cedar Rapids
Reception for Mrs Jaeger by Miss Violet Newcomer
Red Oak hosted a Thursday evening in honor of Mrs Charles Jaeger soon to depart for North Dakota. Miss Violet Newcomer gave a charming party with a fine musical program featuring Mrs Jaeger. A large group of friends attended including Rev Homer H Moore and many local residents. refreshments were served and guests praised the hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Oak
Violet Newcomer
Charles Jaeger
Myra Bender
North Dakota
Miss Newcomer
Jaeger
Newcomer
Homer H. Moore
Chicago
Laura
Virgin Klippinger
Freeport
John Stull
Aaron Bender
Wn. Bender
Ermold
Eva Ermold
Miss Rigney
Erma
Emma Meyers
Ethel
Alta
Verna Bender
Mabel
Irene Stull
Messrs
Clifford
Kenneth
Edward
Marvin Bender
Charles Phillips
Clayton
Folgate
Louis
Charles
Clinton Zipsie
Mr. Bongey
Wrangle over umpire in Freeport game sparks controversy
In La Crosse influenced by a ground rule dispute umpire Fay faced protests from Bond and Hawley as Freeport trailed and later pressed for dismissal. Cahill was ruled out on a close call after a crowd play while Dodge advanced to home on a crowd ball. Hawley and Bond delayed the game hoping for a rain stoppage. Fay could have benched them earlier. The incident marred a big day but Freeport did not protest the final outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gioriotts
Umn
Benjamin Franklin Fay
Wisconsin League
Fay
la Crosse
Cahill
Householder
Bond
Dodge
Hawley
Freeport
Lai Crosse
Hawkey
Thiut
Lving
Tns
Klock Suspended Over Misconduct for Two Weeks
Clickety Klock, the second base man for the local team, is benched for two weeks after misconduct. The team takes the field without him as officials review the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Klock
Clickety Klock
Froggatt Child Injured by Toy Pistol Accident
Eleven year old Froggatt son of H A Froggatt on South Galena avenue suffered a severe mouth injury when a blank cartridge exploded a toy pistol. The wound required three stitches by Dr KE Best and left the tongue and other oral tissues badly lacerated.
Browntown Census Reports Population Rise to 277
Browntown shows 277 residents in the census of 1910 conducted by oO. D. Curtis, up 31 from 246 in 1900. The village has 82 families, 34 men fit for military service, 34 horses and 23 cows, and annual production figures of 4060 gallons of milk and 19800 pounds of butter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oo. D. Curtis
Browntown
Man Arrested After Beer Keg Theft at Rockford Station
A man described as Alan was arrested by Chief Sweeney after attempting to steal a keg of beer from the Rockford Interurban station yesterday morning around six. Magistrate Bentley set the hearing for this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alan
Rockford
Willie Pusee
Rockford Interurban
Staton
Sweeney
Rhis
Betora
Bentley
Indigestion Rumor Poses Heart Disease Fear
Dr Francis W McNamara of Chicago warns that many fear heart disease due to gastric distress. He states pain is rare in heart disease and indigestion with a distended stomach causes the impression of heart trouble. The claim supports Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a cure, sold by H J Moogh and Wm F Jungkunz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis W. McNamara
Chicago
W. B Caldwell
Russia Seeks Lasting Peace Amid Armistice Talks
Russia has formally signified to Roosevelt its desire for lasting peace not only by appointing plenipotentiaries but also by indicating readiness to end hostilities as a final step. The report notes the armistice situation and the potential for formal negotiations toward a settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sy. Peversnura
Suly
Russia
Roosevelt
The Lost Decoy Banquet Tale
H E B Auermeyer recalls a New York banquet where a decoy trick backfired. In the cloakroom a waiter laments not being tipped, and reveals guests took the quarter he placed in a tray for a decoy. The anecdote reflects amusement amid skating circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. EB. Auermeyer
National Amateur Skating Association
New York
Buffalo Enquirer
Electric Bitters Claim Cure for Malaria and Fever
A claim that sickening shivering fits of ague and malaria are relieved and cured by Electric Bitters is presented as a superior tonic to quinine. Testimonial from E.E. Munday of Henrietta Texas reports a brother saved from malaria and jaundice after taking the medicine, sold at Joseph Fmmert’s drug store for 50 cents with guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Munday
Henrietta
Tex
Joseph Fmmert
Festival of Music Pro Promotes Bach Band Jubilee Return
Christopher Bach directs a celebrated ensemble of twenty five accomplished musicians. His opera Madanna has earned praise in major cities. Bach’s quiet yet masterful leadership drew rejoicing in Freeport and promises of future appearances by his group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christopher Bach
Atlantic
Bach
Freeport
Freeporters Entertained at Minne Tonka Beach Dinner
Dr and Mrs J E Shade of St Paul entertained at Kelley Cottage Minne tonka Beach with a dinner for Mr and Mrs Charles D Knowlton of Freeport TI and their week with Mr and Mrs F B Dodge Guests included Knowlton Dodge J W Daniels George H Partridge J C Bliel Frank Kellogg Miss Dicks and Dr Cook plus the hosts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. Partridge
J. C. Bliel
Frank Kellogg
Miss Dicks
Dr. Cook
Raspberries and cherries for sale with special pricing
Perfect red and black raspberries and cherries offered by J. W. Miller and Mrs. Hale. Crates and quantities priced for immediate sale from 424 Oak Street in Redding. Trees well cared for ensure high quality fruit. Call 674 day or evening for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Redding
Oak Street
J. Ww. Miller
A Fine Home for Sale in Locust and Pleasant corners
A modern, well maintained home once owned by Mrs Otes Schulte at Locust and Pleasant is offered for sale. The seller notes high quality and high cost, now slashing price to attract buyers and invites inquiries to C F Hildreth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otes Schulte
Eiquire
C. F. Hildreth
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ilinois
Knights of Columbus
The
D. Knowlton
Jamestown
N. Y
Lake Chautauqua
Bricklayers and Plasterers’ Unions
King’s Daughters’ Settlement
Alicea
Bertha Bidwell
Beb Farwell
Knowlton
L. L. Munn, Jr
Reeve Burton
Oregon
Maud Chester
Miss Short
Pecatonica
Gen. Leslie
Faylor's Park
Wim. D. Moulton
Rosa S. Bunker
Winnebago
QO. T. Smith
Rev
D. Smith
Macomb
Colorado Springs
Flaviley
Festival OF Music
Postum Cereal Co., Ltd
Battle Creek, Mich
Welle
W. H. Corey
Clark Avenue
City
Hale
Miehand
Japan
Schoeffel & Brokhausen
WM. Walton
Stephen
Oxford
Mennen
Cc F. A. Schulz
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