Huge Macoupin County Courthouse Debt Celebration
Residents of Macoupin County plan a 1909 jubilee to pay the last installment on the county court house debt contracted in 1867. The project cost 1.668 million to contractors, with interest pushing total costs toward two million, amid protests, repudiation, and a vanished county clerk tie to the tumultuous dispute.
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Macoupin County
Macotupin County
United States
Macoupin County Court House
Citadel of Justice
McLean County
Macoupin
Halliday
California
Women Elect Officers At Trinity Mission Meet
Friday events at Trinity church feature Miss Iva Guiley leading the opening service and soloists from Freeport Mission Band. Delegates tally 47 at roll call while officers are elected including President Mrs. E. K. Divan and Vice President Mrs. C. F. Rassweiller.
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Trinity Church
Iva Guiley
Freeport Mission Band
Carl Hoffman
Hunan
China
Nellie Kampmelier
Shannon
I. &. Rehm
Deerfield
Ella Kratz
el Paso
Carrie
Mina
Lillian
Stlouise Knapp
Forreston
Freeport
Holy City
Billa Webster
Dixon
Mabel Messner
Fever
Caton
H. C. Stephan
Rock Grove
EK. F. Divan
C. F. Rassweiller
Annie Kable
Josie MecLain
TI. R. Rehin
B. &. Schultze
Ida Hoefer
Woman's Board
EK. Divan
E. KX. Yeakel
J. McLain
Best of all teachers is experiencia? Electric Bitters claim
The testimonial from C. M. Harden of Silver City NC extols Electric Bitters as a superior remedy for stomach liver and kidney troubles run down conditions chills and malaria. Sold under guarantee at Jos Emmert’s drug store price 50c.
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C. M. Harden
Silver City
North Carolina
Daily Journal Delivery at Ten Cents a Week
The Daily Journal offers citywide delivery for 10 cents weekly, extending service to all areas with regular home delivery and a fixed low price.
Golden Medical Discovery advertised as liver tonic and stomach regulator
An advertisement promotes Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery as a liver invigorator and nerve strengthener for a wide range of symptoms. It claims a non alcoholic formula with roots like Golden Seal and Bloodroot, printed ingredients, endorsements from multiple medical authorities, and a free booklet offer. Dr. Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets are also advertised to regulate stomach liver and bowels and can accompany the discovery.
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Smieny
R. Bartholow
Jefferson Mad
College, Phila
IH. C. Wood
Univ.of
Pas
Edwin M. Hale
Hahnemann
Chicago
John King
Bennett Medical College
RB. V. Pierce
Buffalo
N. Y
Pierce
Personal notices from Freeport area residents
A cadence of local travel and greetings as residents and visitors are listed by movements. Harry Welch returns home from vacation. F M Johnson of Oregon visits Freeport. J M Batchelder of Dixon calls on friends. several others from Dubuque Dixon Springfield Forreston Elkton and Chicago appear for visits business or travel. Families depart for visits to German Valley Moline and Grand Island while Edward Perkins and daughter Jennie return to Eldora Iowa. Notable attendees include Mrs H D Bentley and son Charles J headed for a funeral in Grand Island. Henry Metz and son Clayton visit from Chicago. Thomas A Hawes of Culpeper Virginia spends days with Stevens on Stephenson street.
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Harry Welch
F. M. Johnson
Oregon
Freeport
J. M. Batchelder
Dixon
M. F. Willner
Dubuque
A. Bullard
Springfield
B. Fager
Forreston
J.C. McCauley
G. W. Rankin
Ft. Atkinson
Caroline B. Krinbill
Chicago
Josephine Krinbill
Stephenson Street
Edward Perkins
Jennie
Eldora
Iowa
George Milner
Wm. Crane
Charles L. Hill
Prospect Terrace
H. D. Bentley
Charles J
Grand Island
Neb
Charles F. Bentley
Henry Metz
Illinois Central
Fred Meise
Metz
Clayton
Thos. A. Hawes
Willner String of Clothing
Mr. Hawes
Culpeper
Virginia
Miss Helen King Engaged To Teach Kerlin School
Local news notes Miss Helen A. King is engaged to teach at Kerlin School in West Point township for the coming year. W. R. C. hosts a card party tonight at G A R hall and another Monday afternoon at the same venue. The Young People’s Alliance of Atalkey plans a missionary program at Bethel Evangelical Church Sunday evening July 26 at 8. All invited. Woman’s Relief Corps picnic at Highland Park Wednesday July 23, with baskets featured by John A. Davis post 98, Sons and Daughters of Veterans, and Spanish American War Veterans auxiliaries.
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Helen A. King
Kerlin
West Point Township
Young People’s Alliance of Atalkey
Bethel Evangelical Church
Woman's Relief Corps
Highland Park
John A. Davis
Sons of Veterans, Daughters of Veterans
Mrs. Newell Dead in Chicago
Word reached Freeport that Mrs. D. A. Newell formerly of Lena died in Chicago yesterday at 1 PM She was a sister in law of W. A. Newell formerly Illinois Central ticket agent at Lena now living in Chicago The funeral will be held at Polo.
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Newell
Chicago
Freeport
D. A Newell
Lena
Polo
Decedent
W. A. Newell
Illinois Central
Conservator Removed From Emelie Schlagel Case
A county court verdict by four jurors today relieved Dr. K H Allen as conservator for Emelie Schlagel and restored her full citizen rights. Schlagel, formerly of Freeport, has resided in Philadelphia for the past year.
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K. H. Allen
Emelie Schlagel
Freeport
Philadelphia
Cousin Dead in Chicago
Word reached Freeport yesterday that John Sherman died at his Chicago home at 11 am. He was a cousin of Ed Emrich and known to Freeport residents. Mr. Emrich will travel to Chicago in the morning to attend the funeral.
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Chicago
Freeorg
John Sherman
Ed. Emrich
Thig Oy
Emrich
Winslow editor protests at Lena band contest turnout
Winslow editor criticizes the Lena Wednesday Stars of Equity picnic and band tournament. He notes Winslow bands entered, with his group placing fourth, and questions judge selections favoring Nora and Galena High School bands over Freeport. He argues Winslow’s band performed well and deserved higher placement.
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Winslow Register
Equity
Lena
Winslow
Warren
Ellis Brooks
Chicago
Nora
Galena High School
Freeport
Scales Mound
Young Folks Celebrate Birthdays In Local Social Circles
Twenty two young people attended a hay ride to the Miller residence southeast of the city to surprise Warren Miller on his twentieth birthday. Later, friends gathered at the Rideout home on Jefferson Street to celebrate George Rideout’s thirteenth birthday with an enjoyable afternoon.
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Agentense
J. W. Miller
Warren Miller
George Rideout
W. J. Rideout
Jefferson Street
Golf Championship Final Opens With Phelps Leading
Davenport Iowa July 18 At the end of the first nine holes in the final western golf championship Maso Fale of the Midlothian and Harry W Allen of Normandie trailed as Phelps stood 2 up after nine holes.
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Associated Press
Davenport
Iowa
Maso
Fale
the Midlothian
Harry W. Allen
Normandie
Phelps
Sweat-based coin forging described in 19th century piece
The London Tit-Bits excerpt explains sweating, a counterfeit coin method using a rubber mold copper wires and cyanide to thin gold from coins. It notes bankers detect reduced coins by weighing, the seized coins reflect shortages, and claims sweating has declined as a lucrative crime.
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Adam
London
Waiter Quits Over Mushrooms in Front of Customers
A London Tit-Bits quip quotes a waiter admitting he will be forced to leave his post. The governor demands he eat mushrooms in view of patrons to prove they are edible fungi, a situation described with humorous exasperation.
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London
No End of Trees Fantasy Dialogue Cited
A fragment quotes a Cleveland Plain Dealer line about a “fanny tree” and an ancestor who controlled the entire timber privilege of the garden of Eden, implying a humorous or cryptic family anecdote.
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Mr. Maguire
Garden of Eden
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Don’ts of Health Morning Habits From a Hygienist
A hygienist warns against cold exposure and drinking water before breakfast. Do not jump from bed to window for deep breaths or cold baths. Avoid cold drinks or violent exercise until digestion begins. He argues reasons tied to blood flow and digestion and cites health magazines with caution.
Cannibal Island Taburon in Gulf of California
A sensational note claims Taburon Island in the Gulf of California is inhabited by cannibals. It states white explorers rarely return from inland visits, predicting cannibalism will end only after global white colonization, a distant prospect.
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Gulf of California
Taburon Island
Journal subscribers update of address and contact
The Journal announces mail delivery while readers leave the city for summer and invites changes of address with eras and new locations. Notices should be sent to The Journal at 97 Chicago Street or by telephone.
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Journal
THE
Chicago Street
Coming Events Highlight Local Church and Community Gatherings
July 16 through August features events at Trinity church missionary conference. St. John's marks 60th anniversary. Winslow hosts Soldiers and Sailors reunion on August 12. Oakdnate park campmeeting August 18. OMA campmeeting August 14. Forty-sixth Illinois biennial and other reunions. Home-coming, Old settlers, and Lincoln-Douglas anniversary events scheduled in August.
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Trinity Church
St. John's Church
Winslow
Oakdnate Park
Oma
Forty-sixth Illinois Regiment
Cedarville
Ladies Oxfords on Sale at 1.88 in Patent Leathers
Schmidt Wachlin Frotster advertises ladies Oxfords priced from $1.88 to clear stock. The text notes patent and Vici Kid materials with a bold sale emphasis and urgency for shoppers.
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Vici
Schmidt
Wachlin & Frotster
Ldlin
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Wm, Clement
Little’s Crockery Store
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Cascade Laundry
G. G. McGarty
H. £. Murphy
Freeport Loan Co
Hotel Metropole
C. F. Hildreth
Paul
Herald of the Cross
Kingsley
Rose of the River
Wiggin
Lin’ McLean
Owen Wister
Williamson
John Chapman
Hillis
W.J. Young & Co
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Fitchner & Schadle
Store of Quality
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Golden Orchard
Fairbanks
Lars
E. F. Divan
Missionary Society
the Daily Journal
Amos Laush
Orangeville
A. Slutter
German Valley
Ada and
Alfreda Voigt
Grace Johnson
Moline
Laura Howard
Elkton, S. D
Misa Delia Howard
G. A. R. Hall
Duer & Foll
DeLong
Glark Avenue
Trandson
County Pre
Cook, Olty
Galena and
van Buren Stg
Ill
Renate Hosel
Allington, Jr
Freeport, Trawly
Second National Bank
Illinois
U.S
State of Illinois
Stephenson County
D. F. Graham
Second National Bank of Freeport
Ilinois
Etyel A. Buawnos
Notary Publis
Corregt
Etionts
Pee Farwell
M.Y.B. Hlgon
Want
NiggerMitts
Phonograhs
the Cable Co
Geo. A. Stemm
Galena St. Opp. N.Y. House
Wm Walton Neph Clothing Department
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