Julius Caesar Burrows A Tall Figure In Republican Politics
A portrait of Julius Caesar Burrows of Michigan as a powerful Republican figure. From Chicago convention plans to his Kansas City era, the piece paints him as a seasoned strategist with deep state ties and a strong Michigan focus. It highlights his roles, persona, and rising influence in national politics.
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Washington
Julius Caesar
Julius Caesar Burrows
Michigan
Burrows
Jim
Joe
Butter Steady At Former Rate In Elgin District
Butter market remains steady at twenty three cents with no price change from last week. Output expected to peak within ten days as dairies run at full capacity and pasture conditions remain favorable. Weekly production reached 869200 pounds in Elgin and is rising, with notes that later June may see a dip in output.
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Elgin
New York
C. E H. Potter
S. EK. Davis
M. Long
Wiliam McCredie
Joseph Newman
Charles Cornell
Liberator Dies as 1897 Born Figure Remembered
A notice recalls the life of a liberator born July 22, 1897 who died in 1995 and who had once served as a mediator during the war between Russia and Japan after President Roosevelt offered his services.
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Liberator
Roosevelt
Russia
Japan
Ladies' Aid Meeting at St Johns Church Thursday
The Ladies' Aid society of St Johns church will meet Thursday evening with important business to transact and every member urged to attend. Grace church Altar Child plans an English tea at Mrs Garretaons 130 Mechanic Street Thursday afternoon June 4 instead of May 98 as some invitations read.
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Ladies’ Aid Society of
St. John’s Church
Grace Church
A Lesson in Health and Kidney Cure Claim
An advertisement argues healthy kidneys filter impurities and enable good health. Foley's Kidney Cure is promoted to strengthen the system and positively cure kidney and bladder disease, attributed to H. J. Moogh and Wm. F. Jungkunz.
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Foley
H. J. Moogh
Wm. F. Jungkunz
Beecham
H. J. Moogk
Rock City Observes Decoration Day in Rock City Ill
Decoration day exercises were held at United Evangelical church in Rock City Illinois with about half the crowd attending. Music by the Rock City Cornet band and choir. General Smith D Atkins led the principal address, praised by soldiers and residents. Afterward, old soldiers formed a line and marched to the cemetery led by the band and Foresters of the M W A.
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Rock City
Ill
United Evangelical Church
N. H. Schaffer
Rev. Jones
Davis
Smith D. Atkins
Freeport
Thomas Hayes
Peter Wurtz
John Long
T. H. Briggs
Joseph Brinker
Chas. Raymer
H. Bokhof
A. Brandt
R. J. Long
Chas. Tielkemeier
Henry Beckmeier
T. J. Allen
Massed crowd honors fallen at Rock City cemetery
One hundred teams joined a procession through Rock City as Prof. Schaffer delivered a short address at the cemetery before graves were decorated. It marked the largest crowd ever assembled for this occasion.
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Prof. Schaffer
Rock City
Obstinate Family Juniors to stage fundraiser play
On Friday evening June 6 the High School Juniors present The Obstinate Family a light farce with a four piece musical program. Cast features Tima Jungkunz Cornelia Thomas Helen Bowers Grace Holmes John Vaupel Hazel Swarts and Bob Ulrich as supporting performers.
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Tima Jungkunz Pinno
Cornelia Thomas
Helen Bowers
Grace Holmes Pinno
Bina
Caro Austin
Harwood
Karl Bokemler
Flarwood
Ree Verna Bennetham
Elizabeth Cronk Hetttys
Triagaven Che
John Vaupel Lucy
Hazel Swarts Jhmes
Bob Ulrich
Dixon Theatre Leased to Join Affiliated Circuit
Rockford June 2 George C Sackett manager of the Grand has leased the Dix on theatre for a term and will take possession August 1 The house will join affiliated theatres with Rockford Decatur Davenport Peoria Racine Aurora and others It seats about 1000 and is known as a good show town Hugh Flannery Jr may become manager with parents living in the town.
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Rockford
George C. Sackett
Dixon
Decatur
Davenport
Peoria
Racine
Aurora
Hugh Flannery, Jr
Hugh Flannery
Flannery
Northwestern Railroad
Hyomei praised for catarrh and bronchitis relief
Sincere gratitude from readers praising Hyomei for quick relief from catarrh asthma Hay Fever and bronchitis. Testimonials from Mrs M A Drake Lodwick Edwards and Mrs Bertha Weekly note instant relief and long relief with inhaler treatment priced at $1 with extra bottles 50 cents.
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M. A. Drake
Utica
N. Y
Lodwick Edwards
Madison Ave
Columbus
Bertha Weekly
Pleasantville
Wm. F. Jungkunz
The Overworked Dressmaker’s Strain and Remedy
The passage describes severe nervous strain among dressmakers during peak seasons, causing prostration fainting dizziness and sleeplessness. It offers a traditional remedy as a trusted solution for overworked women, emphasizing relief from the general breakdown of the feminine system.
Real estate transfers in Stephenson County Illinois
Stephenson County Abstract Office reports transfers since the last record. Herman Korff to Adolph Weiler for lot 26 block 8 Snowlton's add Freeport 576 dollars. George H. Maurer to William Maurer multiple lots in Staver and Johnson Wheels adds Freeport 1000 dollars. John Buss Jr to Henry Buss part of lot 14 block 1 Union add Freeport 675 dollars. Thomas Eberle to Louis Eberle 40 feet of lot 4 block 15 Knowlton's add Freeport 1900 dollars. Abstracts of title furnished on short notice. Deeds mortgages and other legal instruments drawn. money to loan. Taylor & Prick Conveyancers.
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Stephenson County Abstract
Herman Korff
Adolph Weiler
Sxnowlton’s
Freeport
George HE. Maurer
William Maurer
Staver’s
Johnson Wheel Co's
Loos
John Buss, Jr
Henry Buss
Union
Thomas Eberle
Louis Eberle
Contractor from Rockford bids on Freeport sewer project
G Mafilioli of Rockford who has paved streets in Freeport and built the Masonic temple contract is in Freeport to review sewer specifications for the Third ward project. He will bid at tomorrow's city hall meeting, with several outside contractors expected to submit bids.
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G. Mafilioli
Rockford
Freeport
Masonic Temple
Mattioli
Special Meeting Notice for Modern Brotherhood of America
A regular meeting will be held at K G hall on Thursday evening June 4. All members are requested to attend as business of importance will come before the supreme Order of the President.
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Modern Brotherhood of America
K. G. Hall
City Drug Store
Galena and
van Buren
Michael Steffen
Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Tamed Woman’s Ailments
Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound has long been advertised as a standard remedy for female ills. A letter from Ella Griffin of Can ton New York praises its effect on years of weakness backache and headaches. The ad urges sick women to write for advice and notes the product's Lynn Massachusetts address.
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Ella Griffin
Park St
Canton
N.Y
Mrs. Pinkham
Lydia F. Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinkham
Stars of Equity Program Highlighted After Meet
Tonight after the American Stars of Equity meeting the following acts perform: Thelub-Eriest Ward clash Recitation by Lillian Newmiller, song by Ruth Metters and Helen Clark, accompanist Agnes Quest, piano solo Lola Bayniller, piano duet Miss Hall, reading Margaret Faubel, violin Mildred Dinges, accordionist Agnes Quest, vocal solo Nethe Fry with Lela Windecker as accompanist, and Hl A Whitesitt on vocals.
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Stars of Equity
thelub—Eriest Ward
Lillian Newmiller
Ruth Metters
Helen Clark
Agnes Quest
Lola Bayniller
Misses Hall
Margaret Faubel
Mildred Dinges
Reverend Davis to Speak at YP C U Conference
The Rev. F M Davis of the U H B church is among speakers at the annual Y P C U and Ministerial conference in Limeridge Wisconsin from June 16 to 21. He will give two addresses and preach one sermon. Davis spoke at last year’s meeting.
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F. M. Davis
U. H B
Limeridge
Wis
Davis
Urine Laxative Fruit Syrup Praised As Remedy
W R Ward of Dyersburg Tennessee attests the urine laxative fruit syrup relieves chronic constipation. He states it is a thorough practical remedy. Conscientious reference offered by H J Moogh and Wm F Jungkiunz.
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W. RR. Ward
Dyersburg
Tenn
H. J. Moogh
Wm. F. Jungkiunz
Official Board Meeting At First LL B Church
The official board of the First LL B church will meet in the church parlors this evening at 50 o clock sharp. Every member is urged to attend as important business will be transacted.
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First
LL. B. Church
Stop That Scratching Hair Restorer Ad
An advertising notice claims dandruff causes itching and hair loss, touts Parisian Sage hair restorer with guaranteed results or money back. It features customer testimonial from Carrie Williams of Rochester and instructs purchase via Jungkunz in Buffalo, NY.
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Carrie Williams
Clinton Ave
Rochester
N.Y
Wm. F. Jungkunz
Jungkunz
Giroux Mfg. Co
Buffalo
N. Y
BANKERS MEET AT ROCKFORD IN NORTHERN ILLINOIS
The Bankers association of Illinois divides into groups for easy business. Group three covers eight northern counties and will meet in Rockford on Wednesday to discuss topics of interest to bankers. J. 20. Waterman chairs group three and H. H. Antrim of Freeport is secretary. Counties represented include DeKalb Jo Daviess Winnebago Ogle Stephenson Lee Boone and others.
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Bankers’ Association of Illinois
Group
Illinois
Rockford
J. 20. Waterman
H. H. Antrim
Freeport
R. H. Campbell
Mr. Carroll
B. B. Simnsley
DeKalb
A. E. Loop
Boone
D. F. Graham
Stephenson
C. S. Merrick
Jo Daviess
F. J. King
Ogle
N. Vaughn
Lee
N. F. Thompson
Winnebago
Special Election Notice for Freeport Park District
A special election will be held Tuesday June 16 1908 to decide organizing Freeport Park District and elect five park commissioners. Territory includes Freeport and portions of Lancaster Harlem Florence and Silver Creek townships with polling places at Taylor's Park Masonic Temple Knobel's Grocery and local residences. polls open 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. under order of County Judge A J Clarity and County Clerk Fr C Held.
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Freeport Park District
General Assembly
Illinois
Freeport
Said County
Lancaster
Harlem
Florence
Silver Creek
Said
Taylor's Park
Masonic Temple
Stephenson Street
Walnut Street
Cherry Street
Knobel
South Street
A. J. Clarity
Stephenson
Stephenson County
Burdett to Perform at Local Brown & Dolimarver’s
Piano tuner F. J. Burdett announces orders at Brown & Dolimarver’s and by phone 88. He invites Freeport residents to attend the big celebration in July, noting dates and events planned for the town’s festivities.
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F. J. Burdett
Brown & Dolimarver' S
Notable births and events on This Date in History
On this date in history 1773 John Randolph born in Virginia later dying in Philadelphia June 24 1833. 1815 General Philip Kearney born died September 1 1862. 1835 Pope Pius X born Giuseppe Sarto. 1880 Garfield and Arthur nominated by the Republican National Convention at Chicago. 1882 Giuseppe Garibaldi Italian figure.
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John Randolph
Virginia
Philadelphia
Philip Kearney
Pope Pius X
Guiseppe Sarto
Garfield
Arthur
Chicago
Guiseppe Garibaldi
Blickensderfer Mfg plans end of month sale of rebuilt machines
The Blickensderfer Manufacturing Company on the second floor in Chicago announces a closing sale for the balance of the month. It lists rebuilt No. 7 machines at 36 dollars and No. S machines at 1750 dollars, with a guarantee that each unit is right in every particular.
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Blickensderfer Mfg. Co
Chicago
Public notice for Stephenson County medical bids 1908 meeting
The regular Poor and Poor Farm Committee of Stephenson County Illinois will meet at the Freeport Court House on Saturday June 6 1908 at 10 o clock to solicit sealed bids for county medical services including drugs supplies and nursing for all eligible cases within Freeport and surrounding area and for Poor Farm patients. Bids will cover lump sums for whole county service through July 1 1909 and separate bids per case for smallpox and other contagious diseases. Contracts awarded to lowest bidder. bids due with County Clerk. John Bauscher Jr chairman. 6-2 lw
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Board of Supervisors
Stephenson County
Illinois
Court House
Freeport
Salad County
Towit
Hurd
County Court
John Bauscher, JR
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J. C. Burrows
United States
Mr. Burrows
Washington, D. C
Erie County
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Kalamazoo
Mich
Grant
Creeley
Alton B. Parker
Kalamazoo County
Detroit
Jack
Saginaw
Bill Jones
Port Huron
Sam Smith
Sault Ste. Marie
Henderson
Reed
Sorrows
Walamazoo
Massachusetts Avenue
Akring
Melinda
Senate
Philippines
Naval Affairs Committee
Fairbanks
Currency Commission
Evt
Panne
Ane
Elgin Board OF Trade Con
Tinues
Lins White
Hadssin
Vane Macrae
Apeg Oe
Mara
Dixon Theatre
Playhouse
Supe
Lydia E. Pinkharm
Mr. Davis
Beecham’s
Ilinois
Fr. C. Held
Stephenson Stabs
Schlott
S. Galena Avenue
Hermsmeier
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