Freeport June Entertainment and Meeting Highlights
June events include the Sophomore class annual debate at the High school on June 12. A bazaar by St. Ann's society at St. Pius hall on June 12. Woodman memorial exercises on June 17. High school commencement exercises on June 20. Eminent Ladies picnic at Sciota Mills on June 20. High school graduating exercises on June 22. Shooting tournament by DuPont Club on July 4.
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Freeport
St. Ann's Society
St. Pius Hall
Woodman
Tne
Sciota Mills
DuPont Gon Club
Circuit Clerk candidates declare renomination bids
A set of public notices from Stephenson County announces candidates for Circuit Clerk. H W Bolender seeks renomination, noting past service and county convention support. W H Crotz, a candidate from Gonna Ill., and W I Boyington also announce candidacies. A H Wieman and others from German Valley Ill. declare their bids, all subject to the Republican County Convention.
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Lhereby
H. W. Bolender
Stephenson County
W. H. Crotzr
Gonna, Ill
Republican County Convention
W. i. Boyington
A. H. Wieman
German Valley, Ill
Coroner L M Currier Seeks Renomination in Stephenson County
L M Currier, coroner of Stephenson County, announces candidacy for re nomination, subject to the Stephenson County Republican convention. He thanks supporters and asks for party lines to back him at the upcoming primaries. Cedarville Ill referenced as part of the county frame.
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Republican Party
Stephenson County
L. M. Currier
Burrell Seeks Stephenson County States Attorney Nomination
L H Burrell announces candidacy for States Attorney, subject to the Stephenson county Republican convention decision. Endorsed by Burrell, this bid aims to secure the Republican nomination.
Silver Creek Township roads praised as progressive model
Report from South Freeport to the county seat commends Silver Creek Township for fine roads laid last summer with a rock bed over gravel, praise for farmers and homes, and notes on highway commissioners planning more permanent road work this summer at about $8 per rod.
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Kent Observer
South Freeport
Silver Creek
Commissioners of Highways
Kent
McCarthy to Move Cascade Laundry Office June 18
George G. McCarthy, owner of the Cascade laundry, will move his office to the plant on Van Buren street on June 18. He arranged for the barber shop under the State bank to handle laundry work when customers prefer not to come to the laundry. Telephone number remains 2 on 347.
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George G. McCarthy
Cascade Laundry
van Buren Street
State Bank
Miss Isabel Farwell Sets Freeport Ladies Bowling Record
Miss Isabel Farwell established a new Freeport club mark for high game and high average among women bowlers. Last Saturday she rolled 173 for her high game and an average of 154 over three games, a feat few of the club's men can surpass.
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Isabel Farwell
Freeport
Soldier Chas DeBoer Loses Arm in Luzon Battle
Trig reports that Chas DeBoer, a Company L soldier who enlisted here about ten months ago, had his arm shot off in a battle with Filipinos on Luzon Island last week.
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Trig
Chas. DeBoer
Luzon
Will Play Cards At Guild Of Grace Event Tonight
A progressive euchre party under the Guild of Grace Episcopal church will be held this evening at the Gund residence. Proceeds support church activities and community outreach.
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Guild of Grace Episcopal Church
Gund
Saturday Afternoon Social Honored Guest Mrs D Armit
Miss Helen Hill entertained a small circle of friends on Saturday afternoon with Mrs D Armit as guest of honor. The gathering featured light refreshments and cordial conversation in a charming, informal setting.
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Helen Hill
Mrs. D’armit
Library Directors Appointed by City Council Meeting
At tonight's city council session Mayor Baumgarten will appoint three directors to the public library board, filling key governance roles for the city’s library system. The appointments come as the council seeks to strengthen oversight and expand program offerings.
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Baumgarten
Will Organize Tonight by City Laundrymen
The laundrymen of the city will meet tonight to organize a union and discuss goals and tactics for collective action. Local leaders welcome participation from workers across shops and promise updates on next steps after the gathering.
Meeting of the Freeport Club
The regular monthly meeting of the Freeport club will be held tomorrow evening.
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Freeport Club
Being Practical. A Splendid Discourse at Embury Church
Rev. L C Burling delivered a Sunday evening sermon on Being Practical at Embury Church stressing practical faith. He urged Christians to act, not just profess, by addressing root causes of poverty and living out genuine virtue and service. A Sunday school Children’s Day program followed at the U B Church with multiple readings and songs.
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Embury Church
L. C. Burling
Prac
Kingdom of Heaven
James
Matthew
Jesus
U. B. Church
T. Ambro Barton
Supt. Ferguson
Rev. Barton
Clara Boop
Lillian Rust
Helen DeJongh
Katie Wickerley
Miss Lottie Issues
A. Bacon
Hazel Redding
Service
Boston
First Presbyterian Church
Memorial Lutheran Church
C. H. Holden
National Baptist
Doctor King’s New Life Pills Promise Safe Cure
Describes a harsh ailment as constipation and touts Dr. King’s New Life Pills as a safe remedy for the stomach liver kidneys and bowels. Claims best in the world and available for 25 cents at Joseph Emmert's drug store.
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Dr. King
Joseph Emmert
Quirky Local Notes From Dixon and Surrounds
Judge Crabtree remains at his office in Dixon as he recovers slowly. A south side boy rides daily with a pug that leaps onto his back and rides to town for a calm perch. Pecatonica plans a glorious Fourth celebration while Rockford and nearby cities seek the state farmers’ institute meeting for February. A Rockford streetcar project shows rails being sawn in two for new track. Janesville high teachers receive many offers from other schools, leaving their next move unclear. A Sterling Gazette report recalls a girl finding a baby jay and a dramatic rescue by Mamma Jay securing the bird’s release with a hair ribbon snare.
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The
Rockford Republic
Rockford
Decatur
Galesburg
Jacksonville
State Farmers’ Institute
State Institute
Second Avenue
Jay
Sterling Gazette
Electric Bitters Cures Scrofula in Washita Woman
Dr D B Cargile reports four bottles of Electric Bitters cured Mrs Brewer of scrofula after years of suffering and failing doctors. The tonic is praised as a top blood purifier and remedy for eczema tetter salt rheum ulcers boils and running sores. It boosts liver kidneys and bowels, expels poisons and aids digestion. Only 50 cents, sold by Joseph Emmert.
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D. B. Cargile
Washita
I. T
Joseph Emmert
Swindle Alert Over School Board Chart Sales
A state wide notice warns school boards about smooth talking lightning rod salesmen peddling the New Education charts. Prices range from 7 to 60 dollars per set with similar items bought at 2 to 3 dollars wholesale. Side payments for signatures run high and many sets cost under ten dollars retail.
A Wealth of Beauty Promised by Arnica Salve
A brief note touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve as a cure for skin eruptions including pimples eczema tetter and erysipelas and claims it also heals cuts bruises burns boils felons ulcers and severe piles. Priced at 26 cents a box with a cure guaranteed and sold by Jos Emmert, druggist.
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Jos
Emmert
Town Board Meeting To Audit Bills Tuesday Evening
Town board will meet Tuesday evening June 5 to audit bills. Citizens should file claims at 99 Chicago Street. Town Clerk O D Emerick also advertises chiropody services at Pennsylvania House Cottage, offering coin bunion treatments.
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Chicago Street
D. Emerick
Illinois and Rock River Railway incorporation news
The Illinois and Rock River Railway Co is incorporated at Springfield with a $1,000,000 capital to build a 64 mile electric line from Sterling to Rockford along the Rock River. Backed by Chicago capital, directors include Ephraim Banning, Thomas Banning, T C MacMillan, A F Milliken, and G E Plumb. Survey begins this week. traffic expected by next spring. Plans extend toward Beloit, Janesville, Milwaukee, Elgin, Chicago, and Galena with potential freight ties to major railways.
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Ilinois
Thellinois and Rock River Railway Company
Springfield
Copany
Chicago
Ephraim Banning
Thomas Banning
T.C. MacMillan
A. F. Milliken
G. E. Plumb
Freeport
Galena
Burlington
Northwestern
St. Paul
Illinois Central
T. C. MacMillan
Seed Potatoes Early and Late in Harlem Gardens
Harlem gardens publicized early and late seed potatoes under guidance of H. D. Converse. Youths from the water tower area participate in planting efforts and community agriculture programs.
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Harlem Gardens
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C. P. Leitzell
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Eagle
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NEW Railroad
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People’s Common Sense Medical Adviser
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Buffalo
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Brown & Dollmeyer
Stephenson Street
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Swarts & Fleck
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