Weekly Crop Bulletin from Sprinekeep Ill June 6
The past week across Illinois brought showers varying by locality, with generally soaked soil and some washouts in certain areas. Warm weather spurred vegetation growth. field work delayed by rain and weediness in crops needing cultivation. Hay outlook fair overall though reports of shortness and wind damage exist. oats rapid growth with some lodging. wheat shows slight improvement. corn, potatoes, and gardens thriving with some pests noted. Fruit prospects remain good though ongoing fruit drop affects apples. district notes from Metamora, Marshall, Putman, Waltham, Half Day describe local conditions including weed pressure, crop stages, and weather impacts.
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Sprinekeep
Ill
Timothy
Metamora
Woodford
Wilburn
Marshall
Putman
Waltham
LaSalle County
Lake County
Aurora invites Freeport grocery men picnic
The Business Mens' association and Igo of Aurora invite the Freeport Grocerymen's Association to hold their annual picnic in Aurora. The city offers a well equipped venue with boating, fishing, hotels, parks, and attractions for a large crowd. They promise the Freeporters a memorable time.
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Business Mens’ Association
Aurora
Groceryen’s Association of
Freeport
Will of Frederick R Auch Filed for Probate Today
The late Frederick R Auch's will, dated January 16 1897, requests sale of all property and cash proceeds to his wife as dower replacement with one third and the remainder shared equally among his children. George W Clark named executor. witnesses are Judge Marvin and B Amm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Rauch
George W. Clark
Marvin and
Bamm
Lodge Meetings and Fraternal Gatherings Ads
Freeport Commandery No. 7 and Seaport Chapter No. 28 hold meetings tonight for business and officer elections. Rinaldo Lodge No. 98 K P announces a meeting this evening. Young Men's Union of the Lutheran arch will meet tomorrow at G R Love nd on Douglas Ave. Additional note warns about Dr s Electric Oil in the house.
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Freeport Commandery No
Seaport
Rinaldo Lodge
K. P
Young Men’s Union of the
Lutheran Arch
G.R. Lovend
Douglas Ave
First Class Laundry Work Offer to Public
Geo G McCarry offers Cascade laundry services with prompt pickup and delivery. He pledges first class work and personal attention, guaranteeing high standards and timely handling from his laundry operation near First National Bank.
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Iblic
First National Bank
Geo
McCarry
Caution on imitation baking powders using alum
The article warns that many imitation baking powders are cheaper than cream of tartar varieties but are made with alum and render food unhealthful. Consumer guidance urges avoiding these mixtures to protect health.
County Cullings From Our Own Correspondent
Shannon notes a busy social round with visits from Ethel Babb of Pearl City and relatives from Freeport and Dixon University. Local deaths, class day at Shannon High, and travel plans frame a bustling slice of small town life.
Pearl City Community Notes June Update
Pearl City correspondent reports teaching appointments for next year H C Allman and Miss Anna Meyers. Miss Emma Ditzler visited friends. Charles Kuhlemeyer attended Conrad Kuhlemeyer funeral in Freeport. Simon Kuhlemeyer paints his house. upcoming Children’s Day at M E church. James Clancy painting Althoff shoe store. Great Western raises wages to 1 50 per day. Steve Diehl aiding in News office during census. Lewis Keltner and wife visiting from Denver. soldiers from Lena post attend memorial services. graves decorated. Price and Fowler with Misses Barnes and Hileman visited Freeport. Mrs A Hileman and daughter Manda visited Stockton. James Lahre visited from Savanna. Ladies Aid Society meets at Lutheran church. C B Long visiting from Gilmore City. elevators and bank closed on Decoration Day. Wire Bros Studebaker Bogerief connected to Clay line telephone. G W Dow family spent a week.
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Pearl City
H. C. Allman
Anna Meyers
Emma Ditzler
Shannon
Charles Kuhlemeyer
Conrad
Freeport
Simon Kuhlemeyer
Devore Avenue
M. E
James Clancy
Althoff
Steel Gang
Great Western
Steve Diehl
Ecitor Freas
Lewis Keltner
Denver
Lena Post
Messrs
Price and
Fowler
Gertrude Barnes
Dot Hileman
A. Hileman
Manda
Stockton
James Lahre
Savanna
Wm. Lahre
Ladies’ Aid Society
The
Lutheran Church
Chas. Scott
C. B. Long
Gilmore City
Pearl
A. Curtie
Wire Bros
Studebaker & Bogenrief
W. Dow
Local notes from Mt Carroll area and surrounding towns
Last week brought visits from Howard Crouse and family in Mt Carroll and Mrs Ernst with her daughter from Freeport staying with Dr Kleckner. Carl Savage of Rockford visited. Memorial exercises held for school children. Dunkards held their annual love feast near town. Yellow creek reports good fishing. John Schidler shipped iron to Chicago. Allen Hahn visited from Chicago. Woodmen and M W A members hosted at Lena camp. New baby girl born to D L Mitchell but died shortly after. Dunkards traveled to North Manchester for conferences. Musser visited Orangeville. Dr Clay canceled Atlantic City trip for AMA, school closes Thursday with a Saxby grove picnic. Sherri Lamb’s brancho injured a buggy. no injuries.
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Mt. Carroll
Howard Crouse
Ernst
Freeport
Kleckner
Carl Savage
Rockford
C. Roland
Lanark
Dunkards
Yellow Creek
John Schidler
Chicago
Allen Hahn
Lena Camp
John Mishler
John Caspari
Bert Saxby
Philip Kline
H. Allman
Len Reed
James Fox
George Walrad
Frank Brown
Bert Ditzler
Charlie Scott
Maurice Hughes
Dan Breyman
Ike Lahre
Homer Dodds
T. O. Musser
John Seebolt
W. E. Lahre
D. L. Mitchell
Manchester
Ind
Orangeville Friends
Dr. Clay
Atlantic City
American Medical Association
Saxby’s Grove
Sherri Lamb
Davis correspondent reports local visits and promotions
From Our Own Correspondent Davis June 4 notes Pecatonica trips for Decoration Day by John Long T Hays T H Briggs Guy Cronemiller and Wesley Fox. Visits by Mrs Fred Kloster and children Pearl City at T Crone Miller. Mrs Dr McGrew goes to Laporte City Ind to visit mother. Mrs A C Fye's daughter in Freeport. John Markel back in Chicago. Nellie Fergerson returns from Pecatonica. Mrs C T Kleckner to Harrisburg Pa. Rev Wm Minzer and wife depart after weeks with parents. Soldiers and Odd Fellows graves disturbed by local youths. Dr Hoover busy with pink eye outbreak. Mr Thompson resigns as principal for $15 more monthly. Mrs Dr Smith of Freeport also mentioned.
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Davis
John Long
T. Hays
T. H. Briggs
Guy Cronemiller
Wesley Fox
Pecatonica
Fred Kloster
Pearl City
T. Cronemiller
Chicago
Nellie Fergerson
C. T. Kleckner
Harrisburg
Wm. Minzer
South Dakota
Odd Fellows
Hoover
Thompson
Dr. Smith
Freeport
Visiting relatives and local business notes prevail
The fragment lists visits in Lancaster and Beloit, with Samuel Markle staying at M. W. Kurtz' and John Miller with Wesley Sheckler. John Mularkey sold 83 buggies for summer use. Charles Markle died in Topeka, Kansas, prompting news back home. A line notes a woman seeking Rocky Mountain Tea and a signature Jos Emmert.
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Samuel Markle
Lancaster
M. W. Kurtz
John Mularkey
Miss Smith
California
S. D. Smith
John Miller
Wesley Sheckler
Beloit
M. Baker
Kansas
Charles
Topeka
Market Quotations and Receipts Across Chicago and New York
Closing Board of Trade quotes for July wheat corn oats and Sept pork lard ribs. Chicago listings for cattle hogs sheep and Union stock yards figures. daily and estimated arrivals for wheat corn hogs cattle and sheep. New York stock market note includes an editorial on Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription and offer of medical guidance and a free book with stamps.
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Board of Trade
Union Stock Yard
C. W.killen
Fry
Chicago
NEW York Stock Market
Freeport
C. W. Killen
Fry’s Block
Madis on Medicine Co Teas Offer Beauty Benefit
A buyer is urged to take the genuine Rocky Mountain Tea from the Madison Medicine Co for beauty. The notice cites a price of 35e and mentions Jos Emmert.
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Rocky Mountain
Madison Medicine Ca
Jos
Emmert
Illinois Music Teachers Association Convention Ticket Sale
Illinois Music Teachers Association Springfield June 19 21 hosts annual convention. Chicago Great Western Railway selling excursion tickets June 15 21 to Springfield good to return June 25 at one third fare for round trip. Inquiries to C G W Ry agents or F H Lord G P and T A 113 Adams St Chicago.
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Illinois Music Teachers's Association
Springfield
Ill
Chicago Great Western
F. H. Lord
G. P
T. A
Adams St
Chicago
Court of Honor Excursion to Rockford via C N W Ry
Freeport Court members depart Wednesday June 6 by Chicago and North Western trains at 2:10 and 6:35 pm. Round trip fare 50 cents, tickets valid to return next morning.
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Court of Honor
Rockford
Freeport Court
Pine
Stockholders Meeting at Stover Mfg Co
A special meeting of the stockholders will be held at the company office Monday July 2 1900 at 8 oclock p m to vote on increasing capital stock from 250000 to 500000 Directors named are D C Stover W A Merribeep A S Hewp Q O J Zieauer
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Stover Mfg. Co
D.C. Stover
W.A. Merribeep
A. S. Hewp
QO. J. Zieauer
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U.S. Department of Agriculture
F. R. Rauch
Dr. S
Dan
Jos. Emert
Price Baking Powder CO
Ethel Babb
A.S. Babb
P. L. Messner
S. A. Diehl
A. Diehl
R. M. ‘Telfer
H. S. Cook
Brubaker
Morrison
Blanche Carley
Chas. A. Howe
John Pearse
Sue Dille
Dixon
Reisinger
E. Bolinger
J. E. Wicke
J. S. Shelly
Edythe Leffingwell
W. J. Cook
Alice Reddington
Gibler
J. I Smith
Thomas
Della Gross
Somerville
Tenn
Melvin Cook
South
Chas. Bender
Chadwick
J. Bender
Fred Kublemeier
Leo Phillips
Joe Thometz
Dixon College
5Th Avenue
Ward Parkinson
Mr. Taylor
Parkinson
Frank E. Wicks
Wm. Walton
Clara Bolinger
Babb
H. Babcock
Our City
Geneva Erb
Dessie Dreibelbies
Angeline Ditzler
E. S. Barnes
John
High Low
Clare Atchinson
Steel
Federal Stee
Federal Steel
OU. Weveseve As
Pac Manhattan Enone
Bobg Y
Nor, Pacific
Nor. Pacific
Ray Southern
al Niesees
Union Pacific
West
Union
Stephenson St
Marcus Stein & Co
New York City
Guuprner
Gumbiner Brothers
Old Hub Corner
Stephenson Street
National Cash Register
Lowell
Hackett How
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