Personal notices from Freeport Lena and surrounding towns
Local brief lists residents visiting departing on various errands. Individuals headed to Chicago Davis Galena Bloomington Portland Ore. Vermont and other places interact with Lena Freeport Chicago and Dubuque during day. Families return visit attendances and travel for business or leisure noted.
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C. G. Anangst
Davis
R. R. Tiffany
Galena
A. O. Best
Chicago
Marie Crotzer
Lena
J. H. Stearns
Ever Olson
J. W. Franks
Jennie Franks
Shannon
Freeport
Viola Seitzman
Elizabeth Collins
Dubuque
Emma Buergin
Madison
Z. T. Holke
Peotone
Ill
Hermst Neier
Wiliam Koenig
Cora
Norman Tuckett
University of Chicago
Fray Opens Today With Hawley's Team
Hawley's team and the Freeport club prepare for a four game series in La Crosse to decide pageant merit and pennant standings. The Canners from La Crosse seek at least two wins to gain a slight edge over Freeport as they clash in a heated Wisconsin State Association schedule. Freeport players enter in good form as fans anticipate the impact of the series on the race and the ensuing sixteen home games with Wausau Oshkosh Green Bay and La Crosse on the schedule.
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Keene
Canners
Wisconsin State Association of Professional Baseball Clubs
la Crosse
Freeport
Hawley
Salary Limit Sparks Wisconsin State League Debate
The Wisconsin State Baseball League grapples with a $1,000 monthly salary cap as Freeport faces scrutiny for excess pay. La Crosse rumors pegged manager Moriarity at $200, Reid $125, and Erickson $150, though Freeport insists Moriarity earns $150 and others under $100. Directors at Wausau meeting backed enforcing the limit, with several clubs favoring a $1,100 ceiling. Freeport cites financial strain and threatens protests if penalties hit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
la Crosse
la Crosse Chronicle
Moriarity
Reid
Erickson
Reid and Erickson
Keene
Freeport Club
Elliott
la Crosse Club
Wausau
Oshkosh
Green Bay
Eau Claire
Eliott
Champs
Powers
President Powers
Action awaited as teams hold fire over player release
The remark notes Green Bay hesitates to release a player unless others do the same. Wausau and Eau Claire may stay under the limit while Freeport argues the point. The overall stance is cautious, awaiting broader moves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green Bay
Wausau
Eau Claire
Freeport
La Crosse Team Urged to Curb Rowdiness on Foreign Fields
La Crosse papers urge the team to improve conduct away from home after recent clashes on the road. The Leader-Press endorses strong local loyalty, notes the club is talented and state championship hopeful, but criticizes off field behavior and argues discipline boosts attendance and city reputation.
Wausau Team Surges in Standings After Series Showings
The Wausau baseball club proved strong by winning two of four games at La Crosse against champions, challenging for pennant contention. The city hosts a dedicated club that could elevate its standing with continued support, while pitcher Hans Garlic was sold to Oshkosh.
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Wausau
la Crosse
Hans Garlic
Oshkosh
Galena Falls to Eau Claire in Wis league tilt
Eau Claire defeated Galena 8 to 7 in seven innings at Galena. Goldsmith starred for Eau Claire with two home runs and two singles in four appearances, nearly carrying the Wis consin league tailenders. Batteries Preiiag and Asmussen. Tracy and Kane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eau Claire
Galena
Galena Independents
Goldsmith
Hau Claire
Preiiag and
Asmussen
Tracy and
Kane
Clinton Downs Moline in Extra Innings to End Season
Clinton defeated Moline 4 to 2 in twelve innings in the fastest game of the season. It was the final Clinton game of the year, as poor financial support led to the team’s disbandment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton
Moline
Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea Ad Promises Youth Rejuvenation
An old health ad touts Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea to restore vitality and youth, claiming benefits while sleeping. It offers Tea or Tablets at 86 cents and is attributed to Joseph Em mert.
Lessons in watercolors at Brown and Dollmeyer's
Laura M. Gemmill presents watercolor samples at Brown and Dollmeyer's gallery. An exhibition features Gemmill's study and technique with emphasis on color blending and brushwork across several works.
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Laura M. Gemmill
Brown& Dollmeyer’s
Excursion to Oakland Cemetery by City Car Service
The Oakland Cemetery association will run a shuttle from the courthouse square to Oakland Cemetery on Monday Wednesday and Friday starting June 11. Leave 9:00am and return in 20 minute increments through 5:00pm. Tickets round trip 20 cents from Owen T. Smith, secretary, at the Freeport Water Company office near First National Bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Fred Snow
O. J. Price
Tlmois Central Road Department
First Presbyterian Church
Shesen
Oakland Cemetery Association
Oakland Cemetery
Court House Square
Owen T. Smith
Freeport Water Company
First National Bank
Flag Day Celebrations Mark 129th Anniversary Across Nation
Philadelphia observes Flag Day with sunrise flag raisings from Atlantic to Gulf while public schools hold exams. Independence Hall hosts a Betsy Ross tribute as Congress originally settled the flag’s 13 stripes and 18 stars in 1777, spotlighting Betsy Ross’s role and the Betsy Ross House museum. Greenwich marks the Israel Putnam cottage dedication as a colonial museum with notable officials and patriots in attendance.
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Atlantic
Pacific
Great Lakes
Gulf
American Congress
Congress
Union
Freeport
Philadelphia
Independence Hall
United States
St. George
England
Continental
Confederate
Benjamin Franklin
Thomas Lynch
Benjamin Harrison
Washington
Republic
Betsy Ross
Arch Street
American Flag House
Betsy Ross Memorial Association
Pat
Greenwich
Conn
Daughters of the American Revolution
Israel Putnam
Horseneck
Governor Roberts
Putnam
New York
Boston
Hartford
Springfield
General Putnam
Tryon
Following the Flag Health Advice from Veterans
Willis T Morgan of Concord New Hampshire recounts service in Cuba and the Philippines and credits Dr King’s New Discovery for preventing illness during campaigns. He endorses it as the best medicine for coughs colds bronchial trouble and lung diseases and notes availability at Jos Emmett with trial bottles free.
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Cuba
Philippines
Wil-lis
Morgan
Concord
N. H
Jos
Emmett
Jewelry items for graduation gifts at Pioneer Jewelers
Readable text notes suitable jewelry for graduation gifts available at A. W. Ford & Son, Pioneer Jewelers, located at 8-fdlw, offering reasonably priced selections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Ford & Son
Pioneer Jewelers
New Creamery Planned for Freeport by Polo Men
Polo businessmen visiting Freeport plan to lease an unoccupied East Freeport factory and open a modern creamery. The facility will house advanced dairying equipment for milk cheese and eggs, with a retail depot downtown. Local merchants back the project and expect quick approval and launch.
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Polo
Freeport
Resent
Change of venue for graduation exercises at Grand Opera House
Due to many friends and relatives wanting to attend, the class of graduates will now hold commencement at the Grand Opera House on Thursday night June 21. Invitations had been printed for the high school assembly hall but the seniors requested the change to accommodate several hundred more guests to hear Col Lowden deliver the address and witness diploma awards.
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Col.Lowden
Ribs Broken By Mad Bull On Farm Near Sterling
Charles Smith, employed by James Woodford on a farm northwest of Sterling, was struck by a mad bull Tuesday. He was pinned against a barn wall, three ribs broken, horn gashes in coat, and he fainted near the doorway before escaping. Woodford aided him with a pitchfork as the bull was restrained.
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Charles Smith
James Woodford
Sterling
Mr. Smith
Building Food To Bring the Babies Around
A Colorado mother shares how her fifteen month old son recovered from pneumonia and brain fever after a diet of Grape Nuts and milk. She notes rapid strength gain and later success with her daughter, citing a photo as proof and recommending the product from Postum Co. The ad claims Grape Nuts nourishes the brain and nerves, promising healthier children and directing readers to look in packages for The Road to Wellville.
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Colorado
Kansas City
Thad
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Beer shipment to Lanark on Saturday train
Freeport beer arrived at Lanark on the 5:26 train Saturday afternoon. One keg and twenty three cases were received, likely covering Saturday night and Sunday consumption, indicating capacity of a few more than the number of drinkers.
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Freeport
Lanark
Kennedy’s Laxative Honey and Turcough Syrup Ad
A vintage advertisement promotes Kennedy’s Laxative Honey and Turcough syrup as a non opiate remedy for constipation. It claims relief from the cold and urges purchase at all druggists.
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Kennedy
Meat Market Sold to Geo Lichtenberger and Son Notice
Notice states the meat market has been sold to Geo Lichtenberger and Son. It declares that bills due must be paid by the 1st and that any unpaid accounts after that date will be turned over to collector Otto Schubert.
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Geo. Lichtenberger & Son
Otto Schubert
Uldlw
Umbrellag Repaired and Recovered Report
7 Umbrellag repaired and recovered, S. Ryan, 87 Galena street. 4 9dtf.
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S. Ryan
Galena Street
Duty of College Man to Lead Masses
Hon. Theodore P. Shonts urged higher education at Drake University on June 14, warning that discontent and unrest must be guided by calm reason and solid knowledge. He argued for education to counter demagogues, uphold law, and deliver impartial justice, noting the danger of socialism and the need to restore honesty and patience in national life.
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Des Moines
Theodore P. Shonts
Isthmian Canal Commission
Drake University
Shonts
Many Go to Oregon for Col LoweDen Farm Cattle Sale
A large crowd from this county attended the Sinnissippi farm sale of shorthorn cattle at Col. BF O Lowden’s Oregon Illinois farm. Notables from the county joined the journey taking Illinois Central trains and later cars, with many names listed among the travelers.
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Col
Loweden
Sinnissippi
BF. O. Lowden
Oregon
Ill
Ilinois Central
J. P. Kramer
A. L. Clark
Wm. Stewart
Joseph Arron
Enry Hoyman
John Bruce
Touls Hart
W. Washburn
Ira Miller
M.davis
Joseph VanDyke
W. J. Mac-Cann
Henry Prosse
Jerett ‘Wohlford
William Barnes
J. Lamm
Ervin
John Glasser
William Leid
A. H. Miller
W. EB
Boyington
O. BE
Rosenstiel, CO
Kintzel
E. M. Currier
George
P. O. Stiver
Dr. C. B. Leitzell
R. Leung
Fred Homan
John Vaupel
Fred Bangasser
Georg Schaub
J.B. McCool
Otto Kieckhaefer
8. Freidly
Louis Dickes
Cured of bad tempers at Boston Christian Science prayers
Boston June 13 Thousands filled the 5,000 seat auditorium of the new temple as Christian Scientists held Wednesday night prayer meetings to showcase cures of mental and physical ailments. Women testified of shedding nagging tempers and long sleepless recoveries after seeking spiritual healing, marking a notable end to the Boston convention.
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Boston
Mass
Christian Science
New Temple
W. D. McCracken
Septimus J. Hanna
Colorado Springs
Bicknell Young
Chicago
Edward Kimball
Eccles
Laura Chase Smith
Portland
Ore
Clean inside people act with energy and clarity
Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea makes clean people. Available as Tea or Tablets for 85 cents. Sold by Joseph Emmert.
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Hollister
Rocky Mountain Tea
Joseph Emmert
Boys and youths oxfords at Staver Coa
Readable line notes boys and youths oxfords in Krel and Patent Colt markets at Staver & Coa priced for 6 to 7dwlw.
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Oxfords
Staver & Coa
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International Typosophical Union
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Ethel Overstreet
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G. W. Nelson
A. S. Crotzer
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Nina Shoesmith
Lulu Hopkins
Roy
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Mr. Farwell
Col. Lowden
Caroline S. Barrett
Grafton
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Bert Palmer
E. Palmer
Albert Zapf
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Freeport Camp
Order of Mutual Protection
Society of Women Workers of the
Stephenson Lodge
Literary and Dramatic Society of
Grace Episcopal Church
Katharine Porter
Embury Parsonage
Galena Avenue
KE. McKay
Michael Bennett
Lula Miner
Darien
Baptist Young People's Union
Second Presbyterian Church
J. T. Hance
Udell
Grand Rapids
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Edward Hance
Jacob van Alstine
Winnebago County
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Fray
Wisconsin City
Crosse Paper
Leader-Press
Rocky Mountain
East Freeport
Grand Opera House
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