Y M C A Notes Promote Doctrine Study Series
The Y M C A reports strong interest in the Studies in Christian Doctrine series begun yesterday with Rev. L C Schmidt presenting The God We Serve. About fifty men attended the talk and open discussion, with notable singing and plans for six more weekly sessions. A bus of sixteen visited Cedarville for a union evening service at the Evangelical church featuring ten short talks by visiting men and a valued men’s chorus and quartet. Further trips to nearby towns are anticipated in coming weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. C. Schmidt
God
W. A
Cedarville
Evangelical Church
Tabernacle
Messrs
Krape
Ford
Ford, Smedley and Windecker
Foes Praise Deitz Girl In Milwaukie Battle Tale
Milwaukee reporters recount the Cameron dam clash and praise the Dietz girl for firing relentlessly. The group returns home while John Rogich lies wounded in a lumber camp. Dietz supplements his rifle cache by looting a sleeping Indian’s weapon.
Notable LENA Local Roundup and Visits
Miss Jennie Mc Gurk returns to Indianapolis after a month with her parents. A Sunday School excursion to Dixon is planned. Rev. L M Gates preached at the Methodist church yesterday despite poor health. Various residents, including Lloyd Heth and Mabel Lantger, journeyed or visited in nearby towns. Jacksonville details include Dixon assembly guest Cal G S Roush and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena
Jennie McGurk
Indianapolis
Dixon
A.E. Fay
Rockford
A. W. Green
L. M. Gates
Methodist Church
Gates
Irene Shearer
B. H. Goodrich
Lloyd Heth
Janesville
Wis
Helen King
Agatha Snyder
Waddams
Laura Rayhorn
Irs
Orlando Towar
Freeport
Mabel Lantger
Reuben Lower
Brennen Martin
Eleroy
Cal. G. S. Roush
Dixon Assembly
Preparing for Encampment Train Cars Ready for Grand Army
A number of sleeping cars chair coaches and day coaches are being sent from western and northern points to Chicago Freeport and Rockford to prepare for heavy travel on routes into St Paul and Minneapolis during the Grand Army gathering at St Paul.
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Chicago
Freeport
Rockfor
St. Paul
Minneapolis
New Life Pills Promote Health for Constipation Cure
Pleasant and effective remedy by Dr. King claims to awaken torpid livers and unblock bowels, preventing appendicitis and toning the system. Sold for 25 cents at Jos. Emmert's drug store.
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Dr. King
Jos. Emmert's
Madame Brunswick to Perform in Chicago at 80 Golesso Street
Madame Brunswick a celebrated medium from Chicago will begin public sittings at 80 Golesso Street starting Monday July 28 at 7 21 pm. The event promises a demonstration of her reputed psychic abilities and draws local interest from followers.
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Madame Brunswick
Chicago
Golesso Street
Why Boys Leave the Farm Explained by H Batley
A summary from H Batley of Cornell College data on why men leave farming based on 165 replies from Cornell students born on farms. Points include financial rewards, capital needs, price control, long hours, drudgery, lack of intellectual appeal, isolated life, limited social and advancement prospects, and parental or educational discouragement influencing farm choice.
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H. Batley
Cornell College
Cornell University
Escsessseerenvereeune
WHGTO
Ecsee
Wedding in Freeport as Lela Attock Marries James Jerking
In a quiet Sunday ceremony at the Geithman home on North Galena avenue Miss Lela May Attock of Polo wed James F. Jerking of Freeport. Rev. L C Schmidt of Trinity church officiated at 4:30 p.m. in the front parlor. Only close friends attended. Mrs Jenkins, Polo native, recently moved to Freeport with her family. Jerking, son of Mr and Mrs Edward Jenkins, has lived in Freeport five years and worked as a fireman for Freeport Gas Light & Coke Co.
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Charles Geithman
Galena Avenue
Lela May Attock
Polo
James F. Jerking
Freeport
Féaldelles
L. C. Schmidt
Trinity ‘Church
Jenkins
Elizabeth, Ill
Edward Jenkins
Typhoid Case at Phillips Home and Local News
Local items report a typhoid case at the Phillips residence 160 Broadway. A.C. Knorr and wife return from Red Cedar Lake. William Johnson of government service in Washington visits his parents. Several residents, Mamie Peck Florence Carroll Clara Kilman Mary Gordon, spend Sunday at Rockford with friends. A trolley pole on Carroll street broke and narrowly missed a passing street car. Mrs. G. M. Finch and daughter from Amboy and Mrs. W. S. Jenkins of Cleveland Texas visit Mrs. W. L. Maine on Carroll street. The Freeport Public Schools German instructor candidate declines the position.
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Phillips
Broadway
A.C. Knorr
Red Cedar Lake
William Johnson
Washington
Mamie Peck
Florence Carroll
Clara
Kitty Kilman
Mary Gordon
Rockford
Carroll Street
G. M. Finch
Amboy
W.S. Jenkins
Cleveland
Texas
W. L. Maine
Board of Education
Chicago
Freeport Public Schools
5 000 at Big Man's Funeral in Indiana
The heaviest Madison County man Joseph Rodecap, a 51 year old farmer weighing 460 pounds, was buried at Anderson cemetery. His coffin measured 3 feet wide and 7 feet long, with 28 inches depth. A wagon served as funeral car as no hearse could bear the size. ten men carried the coffin and sixteen lowered it. Rodecap died of cerebral embolism from a neck carbuncle two weeks prior. He left twins and five other children. his mother had weighed 300 pounds at her death.
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Anderson
Ind
Anderson Cemetery
Joseph Rodecap
Madison County
Edward Reese Named Roadmaster for Racine & Southwestern
Edward Reese of Mt. Carroll has been appointed roadmaster of the Racine and Southwestern division of the Milwaukee road to succeed the late P. J. Murray. Reese has long served the company as section foreman and is well acquainted with the road, a commendable appointment.
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Edward Reese
Mt. Carroll
Racine & Southwestern
Milwaukee Road
P. J. Murray
Reese
Special Train Fare Adjustment For Freeport to Winslow
F.C. Hepp commander announces correction of fare error. The round trip fare remains 80 cents, not 60 as previously stated. The special train departs Freeport after westbound trains arrive August 3, and returns to connect with all near trains.
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Winslow
Freeport
F.C. Hepp
White Sox Lose to Standards at Rockford
The Freeport White Sox were defeated by the Standards in Rockford yesterday with a final score of 18 to 6.
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Freeport White Sox
Rockford
Day of amusement and concert in Freeport crowds
Special program at the 8 p m event features trained birds and dogs, concerts by the Doubt Family and Smith's Juvenile Band, and the W C I A institute led by Marie G C Brehin. Paris and Wm Petrie Christes of Town will attend with games, races, and free admission for under sixteen. Special train from Freeport at 9 10 am with returns 6 26 and 6 50 pm. Adult fare 1.00, children under 12 half price 50 cents. Round trip from Freeport 1.00, half fare 60 cents.
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Pamahasika
Smith
W. C
I. A. Institute
Marie GC. Brehin
Anbionette Hunka
Paris
France
Petrie Christes
Trinois Central
Freeport
Dixon
Train Tickets Sale for Duluth and Superior Then and Now
The notice announces $16.00 rail fare to Duluth Minnesota and Superior Wisconsin via Chicago Great Western. Tickets go on sale July 23 and August 11 12 and th. Return limits July 81 and August 81. Tickets valid through September 30 with additional sale August 11 12 and 18 for $16.60. Inquiries to Great Western agents or publishers.
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Duluth
Minn
Superior
Wis
Chicago Great Western Railway
Great Western
Low Summer Tourist Rates By Great Western Rail
The Chicago Great Western Railway will sell round trip tickets at nearly half tariff to Minnesota North Dakota Wisconsin Colorado Utah Southern Wyoming and Lower Michigan resorts. Tickets on sale daily to Sept. 80th. Final return unit October list. For information apply to any O. G. W. Agent or J. P. Elmer G. P. A. St Paul. Read the Journeys want column.
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Chicago Great Western Railway
Minnesota
North Dakota
Wisconsin
Colorado
Utah
Wyoming
Lower Michigan
J. P. Elmer
St. Paulinn
Boyd Hogan Sustains Painful Farm Injury
Boyd Hogan of north of Sity sustained a severe cut to the tendon in his right heel Saturday afternoon while climbing a fence barefoot on his father's farm. He was brought to the Globe Hospital and reported in fair condition though doctors fear loss of use of his right toes.
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Boyd
Hogan
Sity
Globe Hospital
Golden Eagle Blue Serge Suit Sale
Come in and try on one of those Blue Serge Suits at the Golden Eagle for 8.85 dollars, a bargain from its 12.50 value. Sale note dated 7 24.
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Golden Eagle
Rent Modern Office Rooms in Rice Building
M B Marvin, agent, offers modern office rooms on the second floor of the Rice building. All inquiries to 7 Bod lw.
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M. B. Marvin
Bain Speaks at Dixon Chautauqua on Temperance
Colonel Geo W Bain of Kentucky addressed the Rock River chautauqua on If I Could Live the Over Again, urging youth toward temperance before about 6000 listeners. Marie Brehm spoke on A Great Concept of God, followed by The Little Swiss Republic. The Doubt family of Chicago gave two sacred concerts and a moving picture program closed the day. Grand Army day is planned for tomorrow with Col A Matthews and H M Trumple as orators.
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Dixon
Geo. W. Bain
Kentucky
Rock River
Swiss Republic
Doubt Family
Chicago
Palms
W. L. Baker
J. J. Haack
A. ©. Matthews
Pittsfield
H. M. Trumple
Trolley Ride Planned by McKay Bible Class Members
The sterner sex of Rev EK BE McKay's Bible class plans an evening of entertainment next Wednesday featuring a trolley ride over the Freeport Railway Light and Power Company system. Three large street cars have been engaged, followed by a social gathering at Mr and Mrs Al Hawke's Bailey Avenue West Freeport residence. All class members are invited.
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EK. BE. McKay
Ady
Freeport Railway, Light and Power Company
License to Wed Published for Several Couples
Local marriage licenses list James F. Jenkins of Freeport and Lela Strock of Polo aged 29 and 21 respectively, along with Ray Dammeyer of Clarno Wisconsin and Manda Byers of Polo. The record notes their names and hometowns in a brief public notice.
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James F. Jenkins
Freeport
Lela Strock
Polo
Ite Bes OD
Ray Dammeyer
Clarno
Wis
Manda Byers
Eastern Star Picnic At Highland Park
Members of the Eastern Star enjoy a picnic this afternoon at Highland Park, gathering for a social event in good weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastern Star
Highland Park
Black Berries Wholesale and Retail at New York Racket
Advertisement notes wholesale and retail berries in crate lots with daily morning deliveries. Encourages customers to book orders for market delivery. Includes contact phone 605 and references to Sante at the market prles of that WHEAT.
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New York
Tailoring Department Receives Large Shipment Of Piece Goods
A large shipment of piece goods has just been received for the Tailoring department. Orders are being placed daily for full suits. now is a good time to pick your pattern. Schmidt Wachlin Pfeiffer, Freeport, Ill. 1 J-24dlw
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Schmidt, Wachlin & Pfeiffer
Freeport
Ill
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