Weather and market wrap from Chicago July 12
The 4 PM forecast calls for fair tonight and Saturday with warmer temperatures. Weather data shows sunrise at 4:34 AM and sunset at 7:38 PM. Market notes report Sept wheat at 64, Sept pork around 14.42 to 14.45, pork and lard futures, and Union Stock Yards cattle and sheep trading with beef prices between 4.75 and 7.80 and sheep at 3.75 to 4.00 as buyers push higher trades.
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The
Associated Press
Chicago
Sinote
Eeeaun
Gebe
Board of Trade
Union
Physicians Meet Elect New Stephenson County Medical Society Officers
The Stephenson County Medical Society held its third quarterly meeting in the supervisors' room at the courthouse. Officers elected for the coming year include President Dr K F Snyder Vice President Dr A E Smith Treasurer Dr D C Lt Meage Secretary Dr J Sheldon Clark and Censor Dr R J Burns for three years. Topics included state and Dubuque medical society meetings the opsonic index and a tour through Europe with general discussion.
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de. K. FP
Snyder
Stephenson County Medical Society
Supervisora
Court House
K. F. Snyder
A. E. Smith
D.C. Lt
Re organize Henney Band elects Gibler director
William Gibler was elected manager and director of the Henney band at a meeting last evening. Edward Gilbert was re elected secretary and treasurer as the band resumes its former plans and enrolls former members and Globe band members. The group hopes to regain its past northern Illinois musical prominence.
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William Gibler
Henney
Edward Gilbert
Henney Band
Freeport
Globe Band
Harmony
Bast
Tlinois
Excellent Vaudeville Bill At Bijou Draws Crowds
The Bijou presents a strong vaudeville program with the Kauffman sisters from England delivering singing and toe dancing. Mrs. McDonald the soprano astonishes with high qualifications. The Flying Dutchman performs a tight wire summersault and Perry White's comedy stunt features strong acts.
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Bijou
Kauffman Sistara
England
London
Shawhera
McDonald
Perry White
The Charming Woman and Electric Bitters Promise
A plain woman can possess charm through health and vigor. Electric Bitters restore weak women, sharpen nerves, brighten eyes, and smooth the skin with a beautiful complexion. Guaranteed at Joseph Emmert's drugstore for 50 cents.
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Joseph Emmert
Longtime Freeport resident Mrs Kuehner dies after illness
Mrs Johanna Kuehner a pioneer Freeport resident and matriarch of the Kuehner furniture family died at noon after two years of invalidism due to esophageal obstruction. Born October 2 1834 in Hessen Darmstadt Germany she came to America in 1849 and settled in Freeport with her husband Darius Kuehner. Her survivors include five children and several grandchildren and great grandchildren. Funeral arrangements are pending.
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Johanna Kuehner
Freeport
G. Fred
R. D. Kuehner
America
Andrew Santers
Port Washington
Wis
Plainsville
Ohio
Darius Kuehner
Dayton
Kuehner
Iowa
Minnesota
Lfe
Upper Stephenson Street
Lewis D
William F
Muskogee
I. T
C. Fred
Christina, Walters
Chippewa Street
Old Uge
Germany
Peter Ibeling
Ibeling
John Walters
Joan Walters
Was Company
Christina Frei
John Ihbeling
Kiel
Ada Wernicke
Arsa
Prannd
Holke
Gunt, Gharies
William
Herman Richter
William Spenseley
Galena
High Street
Spenseley
Hattie
Jessie
Roscoe
Ethel
Harriet Low
Death of J. H. Hiller Former Freeport Resident
The Dixon Telegraph notes the death of J. H. Hiller formerly of Freeport. Jackson H. Hiller, a well known traveling salesman, died suddenly about 9 o'clock last evening at his home.
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J.H. Hiller
Dixon Telegraph
J. H. Hiller
Freeport
Jackson H. Hiller
Sauleymang
Lena Notes Guests and Local Events
Lena dated July 12 reports visitors from Valparaiso and Chicago, Knights of Pythias entertain Freeport brothers, and local residents hosting relatives. A six year old Kent township boy, Emil Koppean, suffered a serious skull fracture after a colt kick. Several residents travel to Freeport for visits and gatherings.
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Lena
Loran Root
Valparaiso
Ind
John Kauffman
Chicago
J. C. Dunn
Knights of Pythias
Freeport Brothers
Wickwire
Belvidere
J. i. P. Fleming
Emil
Chas. Koppean
Kent Township
Mary Stahl
Will Bailey
Bessie Baker
Freanore
D. Nudd
Freeport
Myrtle Doll
Rempenthall
Frank Nixon
Merchants Back City Race Meeting Plans
Promoters of a forthcoming race meeting in the city report strong merchant support and many citizens have endorsed the petition. Organizers plan to hold an initial meeting early next week to formalize arrangements.
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Tip
Big Circus Arrives August 14 In Freeport
Barnum and Bailey circus returns to town August 14 with sensational acts including "the dip of death" in an automobile. An act features Mrs. Dr Will, formerly Miss Van Detvort Warren, a familiar figure to Freeport residents as advertising notes promote the event.
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Barnum & Bailey's Circus
Dr. Will
van Detvort
Warren
Freeport
Trinity Sunday School Picnic Announcement
Trinity Evangelical church Sunday school plans annual picnic on Wednesday July 17 at Hailey's park. The park lies at the city edge so conveyances will only be provided for the old people.
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Trinity Sunday School
Trinity Evangelical Church
Hailey’s Park
Doctor opens office at 94 Stephenson Street
Notice announces Dr L Hest opening an office at 94 Stephenson Street for medicine and surgery. An advertisement mentions Ermine as a white canvas oxford cleaner and Que lo box for cleaning shines, with sales at Selmidt Wachlin & Preiffer. A new shipment of Flacht Tau Oxfords sized various arrived at the E Sole shop.
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L. Hest
Stephenson St
Oxford
Selmidt Wachlin & Preiffer's
Runaway Wagon Wreck Injures August Hasselman in Freeport
August Hasselman, of Pearl City, was thrown from a wagon at Chicago and Galena streets. He suffered a severe scalp wound, an elbow injury, and internal head hemorrhage. He remained unconscious overnight as doctors treated him at St Francis hospital. Identity confusion followed until cousins confirmed him. the wagon team belonged to Hyjo Reints of German Valley.
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August Hasselman
Pearl City
Chicago
Galena
St. Francis Hospital
Vick
Hasselman
van Buren Street
Stephenson
Galena Streets
Galena Street
Gatena Street
Egast
Masselman
M. D. Lincox
Warren
Hajo Reints
German Valley
Reints
Isaac
Fred Sandmeier
Hyjo Retnis
Tyffert
Freeport
Hasseliman
Hquor
Adams
Fred Guenusler
Dry Bridge
Adams Street
Per
Journal
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Liberty
Cc. F. Hildreth
Sec’y
Billat
Order of Excellence
Kauffman Sisters
Hillmer
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Pioneer Freeport
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J. H. Hil
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North Dixon
Hiller
Clymer
Dixon
Mr. Hiller
Wast Grove
Forreston
Elizabeth Hiller
Mester Brady
Hoe
Masonic Order and the Elks
Dixon Lodge
Brenry Hiller
35Th Tinots Infantry
Elks
W. H. Hartman
Illinois Central
Tau Oxfords
Sole
Ines Henney
Charles D. Knowlton
Allington
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