State Convention of the Y M C A at Bloomington in October
Governor Deneen expected to speak as Illinois Y M C A set plans for a record convention in Bloomington. Officials note the birthplace of the first state gathering adds significance while a large program includes speakers like W. Peck and John W. Gook, with two institutes and a men’s meeting led by Fred B. Smith.
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Bloomington
Thenassociatons of
Linois
Ninois State Association
Gov. Deneen
HB. W. Peck
Minnesota
John W. Gook
New York
Illinois
George 8. Sutton
Embury Epworth to Host Chop Suey Social and Aug 1
The Embury Epworth league will hold a chop suey social in the church lecture room Tuesday evening August 1. A varied program includes Jinno solo, Tyan, Dodda, mixed and ladies bands, and several soloists. A notable exhibition by Pawnee Blil’s Wild West is promised next Saturday. Fred Propp returns to duty at Stover Manufacturing Co after three weeks illness. Dr M M Baumgartner resumes practice after over a month out.
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Embury Epworth League
Jinno Solo
Mias Tyan
Dodda
Quartette
Missea Cora
Jennrdo Kinele
Dunkin
Mes
Ahelp
Reestation
Margaret Fuuble
Barltore
We Burton
Pinno Sole
Laura Hoefer
Margaret Maudie
Oelio Solo
Arthur Wareham
Dev
Mrs. Ahelp
Mise Toefer
Reeve Burton
Pawnee Blil
América
Fred Propp
Stover Manufacturing Co
M. M. Baumgartner
Freeport Elks Plan Picnic Visit and Parade
Freeport lodge of Elks will join Rockford members for a Friday picnic. A parade precedes a game at Illinois park against Rockford and either Freeport or Beloit visitors. Real estate transfers note Geo A Carroll selling Lot 14 Block 4 Heas subdivision West Freeport to Hiram Shows for 600 dollars and Earnest Kuchenmeister buying from Frank Guiteau the west half of Lots 9 and 10 Block 8 Guiteau's addition for 300 dollars.
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Freeport
Geo. A. Carroll
Hea
West Freeport
Hiram Shows
Earnest Kuchenmeister
Frank R. Guiteau
Guiteau
Insurance payment to widow by lodge No. 61 Mystic Workers
Lodge No. 61 Mystic Workers of the World paid Mrs. Alice Meyers one thousand dollars for the death of her husband W. H. Meyers, who died several weeks ago.
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Alice Meyers
Lodge No. 61
Mystic Workers of the World
Improvements at Court House Enhances Clerks’ Offices
The circuit clerk’s and county treasurer’s offices at the court house now present a neater appearance with a new inlaid linoleum floor. F. A. Read held the contract for the improvement.
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Court House
F. A. Read
Board of Education Adjourned Meeting Notice
An adjourned meeting of the board of education will be held this evening at eight o clock.
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Board of Education
Local social notices and business updates
Thursday will be ladies day at Knights of Columbus rooms. Clarence Geiger has taken a job at the I C freight house. Miss Minnie Raymer of F A Read dry goods has resumed duties after vacation. Cherry Blossom Camp Royal Neighbors to hold an important meeting Wednesday evening. Bricklayers masons and plasterers union to meet Wednesday evening per picnic committee. Every lady in the Aid society of the First M E church should meet Shane parlors tomorrow for work. S R Wagner of Golden Rule Fruit Farm brought in raspberries, near season end. English Lutheran Ladies Aid to meet Wednesday at 2 pm with Mrs Botsford 120 Benton St to sew. Will Folate of Malkey TfL returns from Kansas, notes Lands Land agency deal with A J and W I Matter. half section of land purchased. Frank Koenig says undertaking parlors will not open soon due to vacation. George Schaub’s involvement with Koenig denied despite hints of new parlors.
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Knights of Columbus
Clarence Geiger
I. C
Minnie Raymer
F. A. Read Dry Goods
Aid Society
First
M. EK
S. R. Wagner
Golden Rule’ Fruit Farm
W. I. Matter
Frank Koenig
George Schaub
Koenig
Attempt to Wreck Train Near Hurstley Belvidere HL
An attempted train wreck on the Northwestern line near Huntley alarmed railroad officials. A tie was placed across the track, derailing no one but halting the east bound engine after it struck the obstacle. Police seek the miscreant amid previous wrecks nearby with no injuries reported.
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Hurstley Belvidere
Northwestern Road
River Bridge
Huntley
Bucklen's Arnica Salve touted as cure for skin trouble
Harriet Howard of New York recounts suffering from Salt Rheum. She credits Bucklen's Arnica Salve with curing her eczema after years of failing remedies. Sold for 26 cents at Joseph Emmert's drug store.
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Harriet Howard
New York
Bucklen
Joseph Emmert
Blank Books and Receipts Lineup for Merchants
A local dealer advertises a large inventory of blank books including receipts, rent receipts, notes and merchants’ check books suitable for accountants, shopkeepers, and clerks seeking organizational supplies.
Surprise Galena Wedding Sees Penticott and Steinester Tie Knot
Miss Eya Penticott daughter of Mrs Kate Penticott and Otto Steinester son of Mrs Louisa Steinester were married at Galena on July 12 by B. vy Vanderere. The groom works for Robinson Manufacturing company as carriage body partners. The ceremony was a complete surprise to all relatives.
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Eya Penticott
Kate Penticott
Otto Steinester
Louisa Steinester
Galena
B. Vy. Vanderere
Robinson Manufacturing Company
Carriage Body Partners
Attraction at the Park by Chicago Amusement Company
A large crowd gathered at Taylor's Park last night to see ten shows under Chicago Amusement Company management. The performances drew satisfaction from the spectators who attended.
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Chicago Amusement Company
Taylor’s Park
Mrs Grubb Arrested In Hast Freeport War Rant
Mrs John Grubb of Hast Freeport was charged with vile and obscene language after Arthur Moulton swore out a war rant yesterday. Magistrate Bentley will hear the merits this afternoon. Also announced are North Western Line excursion rates to Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo Salt Lake City Hot Springs Deadwood Lead and Custer from June 1 to October 31.
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Mrs. Grubb
Arthur Moulton
John Grubb
Hast Freeport
Bentley
Colorado
Utah
Black Hills
North-Western
Denver
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Salt Lake City
Hot Springs
Deadwood
Lead and Custer
8. D
Chicago & North-Western R’y
Perfect health promises beauty from Rocky Mountain Tea
Advertising blurb proclaims perfect womanhood through Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea. Claims include brighter eyes and red cheeks, priced at 85 cents, by seller Joseph Enmmert.
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Nabture
Hollister
Joseph Enmmert
Stock offering and rental notices in urban area
Fragmentary OCR lists stock by products co. of port, per share. Mentions Gatbowarx Box 4b Carthage Zigbu Lod Om Bala-S room house for sale or rent Crum court house Bangudi Af. W Vey State Bank. Rent for a nicely furnished room at 129 Lincoln avenues.
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OM Bala
Crum Court House
Bangudi
Luguiru
Af. Wvey Vy State Bank
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Adras
Beckmire
Stephenson St
Hermsmeier
Galena St
State Convention OF the
Deneen
Stephnson
Freeport, Ill
Pawnee el
Freeport Elks
Cherry Blossom Camp Royal Neighbors
McClure
Rockefeller
Lidawly
W.J. Young & Co Opp
C. H. Little
Layelie
Genvienan
Lincoln Avenues
Beiyar Street
Kiley
Walton
O Rend
Tubank Avenue
Inquitre
Gal Ayu
John ‘“Hea
New— Story & Clark
Estey
Newman Brothers
Crown
John Hea
Mann
Golden House
Chas
Dudley Warner
Elijah
Zangwell
Hornung
Jennico
Castle
Crecelia, Crawford
Heart OF Rome
Isham
Churchill
David Harum
Weatcott
Puppet Crown
M’grath
Brown & Dollmeyer
The
Freeport Hardware Company
Galena Street
Loe
Picnic and Company
Burrell Brothers
Stephenson
Freeport Gaslight & Coke Co
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