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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1905

Page

4

Will Probated for Inter Hetty Nelka moelier’s Estate

The county court probate records the will of Tielkemeier of Rock Grove dated May 16 1905. He died June 2 and bequeaths timber lots in town 29 range 9 to his sons Henry and Clayton at 85 per acre, to be divided among the children. The 160 acre home farm goes to Clayton at 65 per acre with two thirds of proceeds to all children. One third of real estate goes to his widow as dowry, with Henry and Clayton paying 160 per year to her while she lives. Executor named is Henry Vielkemeier. witnesses Wm S. Fehr and Fred C. Kramer.

Tielkemeier Clayton Henry Henry Vielkemeier Wm. 8S Fehr Fred C. Kramer

Local and Personal Notes Highlight Freeport Cuba on Wheels

Local and personal items report visits by Harry Stahl in Rockford and J L Walker with Circuit Clerk Boyington in Stevens Point. Cuba on wheels closes that evening in Freeport. Helena McCaulley arrives from Rutland to stay with Fay Smith. Anchor Society meeting set for 8 pm at E A Blust's hall. J H Groneman leaves Rockford Interurban Co. to rejoin Rockford Register Gazette.

J.L. Walker Stevens Point Wis Boyington Freeport Cuba Helena McCaulley Rutland, Ill Fay Smith Anchor Society E. A. Blust J. H. Groneman Rockford Groneman Rockford Interurban Co Rockford Register Gazette Registar

Natural Arm Chair From Korea Stands 3 Feet High

A Korean gardener shaped a natural arm chair by twisting a prow ing vine and studding it with gingko seeds. The chair, cut free, dried, and polished, resembles mahogany, stands 3 feet 4 inches tall, 25 inches wide, and weighs over 1 pounds.

Korea

Records of County Courts Proceedings at Tempte of Justice

Proceedings at Tempte of Justice during the past week involve multiple estates. Actions include appraisals, inventories, bonds, and orders to record, with probate petitions, wills proven, and guardianships established.

Tempte of Justice Charles Ritzman Clabina J. H Stealy Christopher B. Johnson Adolph Homan John Jaeger Geo. Snyder Hirst Thomas Foley Frederick Gund Elizabeth Tracher Frances J. F. Smith Charles Ritazman Frances J. J. Smith Christ Buchenau Elizabeth Kling Susan Swartz Catherine Geiger George P. Kingsley Graham la Shelle la Shelle

Up The Pecatonica Social Evening On The Will Mernitz Steam Boat

A crowd of young folks chaperoned by Mr and Mrs Heckman enjoyed a river outing on Will Mernitz steamboat ending at Dryer's landing. They played games, shared a luncheon, and returned by moonlight after midnight.

Real Estate Transfers and Local Notices

Mrs Leah Askey sells thirty feet of the west eighty of lot 1 block 7 Knowltons addition to Wim C Fritzel for 1875. Mrs Sarah W Hill disposes of a Hill subdivision lot to Wilbur T Vipond for 550. John A Oswalt buys from A G Frick lot 86 block 1 Johnson Bennett addition for 3800. Wimms plans North Dakota land trip. Advertisements for Hollister Rocky Mountain Tea and Solt's Chocolate Shop offer ice cream and baking with local delivery.

Leah Askey Knowlton Wim. C. Fritzel Sarah W. Hill Hill Wilbur T. Vipond John A. Oswalt A. G. Frick Johnson & Bennett

Coming Events and Medicine Note in 1900s Advert

A cluttered public notice lists events from August through October including a dedication at St Willecit's and a county reunion, with various meetings and camps. The piece pivots to a medicinal offer praising Electric Bitters as a malaria cure, citing a Henrietta Texas letter and a local drugstore note.

St. Willecit's Odin Winston Austust Sakdal Campmeetina Beria Canspmoctiie

Unusual Opportunity to Buy Ziegler Property on Carroll Street

An offer describes the Ziegler property at Carroll Street with frontages on Carroll and State streets, lots 112 to 16 feet deep, 210 feet deep, featuring modern tin house, hardwood finishes and floors, steam heat, private water supply with windmill, cement walks, all in excellent condition. East front, price far below cost, asking buyers to act quickly.

Ziegler Carroll Street Carroll’ Street State Street

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