Henry Nitzel Sr. Dies After Lingering Illness
Henry Frederick Nitzel Sr. had lived at 41 Winnieshtek street and died at 6 this morning after a five month illness attributed to exhaustion. Born in Mecklenburg Schwerin Lippen Germany he came to America in 1867 and married Dorothy Luettig forty one years ago. They moved to Freeport thirty eight years ago. He was a laborer and a member of the German Reformed church and German Benevolent society. Survived by wife five children Max Henry Emma Mrs Fredericka Thomas of Chicago and Mrs Charles Preutenberger and five grandchildren. Funeral Monday at 1 30 from home and 2 from German Reformed church with Rev Earnest Traeger officiating. August Kracht in charge.
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Henry Frederick Nitzel
Winnieshtek Street
Nitzel
Mecklenburg-Schwerin
Lippen
Germany
America
Dorothy Luettig
Freeport
German Reformed Church and
German Benevolent Society
Charles Preutenberger
Max Henry
Emma
Fredericka. Thomas
Chicago
German Reformed Church
Earnest Traeger
August Kracht
Personal Record Movements in Freeport and Nearby
Movements and visits of Freeport residents and relatives are noted. D J Sullivan of Shullsberg Wisconsin guests his sister Miss Mamie Sullivan. Miss Trene Place goes to Chicago for the summer and more social travel among Freeport families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. J. Sullivan
Shullsberg, Wis
Miss Mamie Sullivan
Market Closing Quotations and Rail Service Update
Chicago June 10 closing board of trade quotes show July wheat and corn steady with oats slight changes. Hog and pork futures edge up while cattle and sheep ranges vary. market summary from Keefe & Co. Also announces improved Chicago to New York passenger service via Pennsylvania Short Line with multiple named trains, schedules, and fares from Chicago to New York.
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Chicago
Board of Trade
Chicago Board of Trade
Keefe & Company, Dearlers
Hettinger
iLiah
Huby
New York
Pennsylvania Short Line
Keystone Expresa
Pennsylvania
Geo. R. Thompson, & P. A
Michigan St
Milwaukee
Local High School gains new honors for principal Fulwider
Superintendent Raines announces Prof L A Fulwider has passed his Master of Arts examinations at Indiana University Bloomington. A 1895 graduate, Fulwider earned a history major and has long served as a high school professor. Patrons congratulate the efficient and ambitious principal.
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L. A. Fulwider
Raines
Fulswider
Bloomington
Ind
State University
Fulwider
Prof
Local notices and events in Freeport and vicinity
Community calendar items list card parties at K G hall and Freeport Royal Neighbors, a Gun club outing postponed by rain, Jubles chorus rehearsal at Germania hall, hedge planted on Carroll street, King's Daughters settlement board meeting, Winteshiek school basket social June 20 with program before supper, memorial services planned for June 18 by 1 C C F and M W A joint committee, W E Jury appointed manager of Union Pacific Tea store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. G. Hall
Freeport Gun Club
Jubles
Germania Hall
Dy. R. TF. Hayes
Carroll Street
King’s Daughters’ Settlement
Freeport Camp
Royal Neighbors
State Bank
Embury
Jordan
Winteshiek
1.C.C. F
W. E. Jury
Union Pacific ‘Tea Company
Mr. Grove Not Responsible for Missing District Number
The statement asserts that Mr. Grove is not responsible for omitting the required district number for Wreeport, clarifying that the omission was not his fault as claimed by some, and presents it as a justice-filled explanation of the gentleman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Grove
Wreeport School District
Grove
Money Not Time The Elevator Sign That Saves Five Cents
A New York five story office building keeps an elevator on the first floor for one minute to save money. Passengers wait as the tiny delay becomes a daily cost saver, while a disgruntled patron jokes about enduring delays. The anecdote reflects on efficiency and customer grievances in urban offices.
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New York
New York Press
Rooms for rent in Hell housekeep furnished or unfurnished
Inquiries invited for four rooms available for housekeeping use. Furnished or unfurnished options. Contact details unavailable in readable text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hell Housekeeping
Grand opera house to end low priced vaudeville run
Saturday and Sunday show closes the engagement at the Grand opera house. The season has been profitable but warm weather prompts changes to a regular combination theatre with higher priced attractions when reopened. Final performances feature The Whole Daum Family An American Fireman The Great Jensen and other vaudeville acts. Seats go on sale for Sunday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Opera House
Daum
Jensen
Tortures of a Preacher and a Harpersville Cure
Rev C D Moore of Harpersville Baptist Church recounts suffering from a persistent cough linked to the grip and sleeping upright. He credits Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds with curing his cough and preventing consumption. Available at Joseph Emmert's drugstore for 60 cents or 1.00 with a trial bottle free.
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C. D. Moore
Baptist Church of
Harpersville
Dr. King
Joseph Emmert
Mrs Hale Steam Bath and Massage Services
Mrs Hale operates a steam bath and massage establishment at 111 Stephenson Street offering manicure and chiropody services. A new plane, white 979, is noted in the vicinity.
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F. A. Read
Beckmire
Stephenson St
Hermsmeier & Son
Galena St
Hermsmeier
W.J. Young & Co
H. Tittle & Co
Edwig
Ottowagner
Galena St. Toute
Henry Nitzel, SR
Trene Place
N. B. Neelen
BR. KE. Eby
Warren
Madison
Will Wagner
M. E. Bolender
Harold
Helen Stine
Bernice Dailey
W. F. Boyle
Scott Smith
Forreston
Martha Smith
Martin A. Teahan
Maude R. Boynton
Clinton
Wis
A. J. Clarity
Oliver Stringer
A. W. Newton
Tninois Manual Training School
Polo
D. H. Johnson
Rockville
Johnson
Ruth Johnson
H. D. Jenkins
Riverside
Today’s Market Report
Russell Sage
Mlwaukee Sentinel
Laubet
France
Senate
Galeng Avenue
Bebina Vette
Sal
Merck
Merck & O'Brien
Allied Gas Cormpanies
Ridgway Electric Co
Cees Rchis
Stephnnson
Freeport, Il
John Hea
Mann
Brown & Dollmeyer
Les Mt Ti
The
Freeport Hardware Company
Galena Street
Ilinois
Santos
Java
Hyver’s
van Hovren’s
Lownuyy’s
Menter’s
Beng-Dorf’s
Baker's
Ratston’s
Runkle Brorrers
Japan
Madlelia
Ge Ag
Burrell Brothers
Stephenson
Wm. C. Wright & Co
Wim
Freeport, Illinois
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