Fine Lots on Finest Terms in Freeport Meyer Addition
The finest body of vacant lots in Freeport lies between Carroll and Float streets with High street crossing. In just over two years 42 lots have sold and 17 modern houses erected. Remaining 29 lots offered at low prices with terms to fit all budgets. Sewer gas water mains and cement walks included. Fifty dollars cash and ten dollars per month at five percent interest buy any lot. Inquire at once.
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Freeport
Chas. E. Meyer
Carroll and
Float
High Street
Soldiers' Orphans Home Report Calls for Reform
The state board of charities report on the Soldiers' Orphans' home at Normal notes scholarship and living conditions are good but rooms for boys need single beds and shops require better equipment and instruction. It urges review of population trends, future of the home, and possible reallocation of state properties to permanent wards.
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State Board of Charities
Normal
George H. Harris
McCauley
Commonwealth
Illinois
Cook County
Following the Flag Health Advice for Soldiers
Wil lis T Morgan a retired U S Army commissary sergeant from Concord New Hampshire recalls two Cuba years and two Philippines years and credits Dr King s New Discovery for Consumption with keeping him healthy He endorses it as the best medicine for coughs colds bronchial troubles and lung diseases sold by Jos Emmert druggists at 50 cents and 1 00 with a trial bottle free
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Cuba
Philippines
Willis T. Morgan
Concord
N. H
Jos
Emmert
Tria
Expect Great Apple Crop in Clay County Orchards
Louisville Jr reports a 2,000,000 bushel apple crop likely this fall in Clay county. Orchardists predict yield will surpass 1892’s 300,000 barrel export, with Ben Davis the dominant variety and strong yields for Jonathan, Willow Twig, and Winesap. All orchards sprayed thrice. late frosts caused no harm. Acreage of producing orchards is higher than ever, with many new plantings maturing this year.
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Louisville,Jr
Clay County
Ben Davis
Jonathan
Maccabees Show Growth At Michigan Great Camp
Luddington Mich June 18 At the opening of the biennial session of the Knights of the Modern Maccabees Great Commander H S Boynton reports expansion into New Jersey Virginia Missouri Alabama District of Columbia and Indian Territory and license to do business in Pennsylvania bringing total jurisdictions to thirty one states The report by Great Record Keeper A M Slay notes 1664 deaths in the last biennial term with death claims paid totaling 2153822 The great camp will meet for three days
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Michigan
Luddington
Mich
Knights of the Modern Maccabees
H. 8S
Boynton
New Jersey
Virginia
Missouri
Alabama
District of Columbia
Indian Territory
Pennsylvania
Great
A. M. Slay
Madison Fears Flood After Calamity Prediction
Madison Wis June 14 A wave of panic follows a prophecy that Madison will sink next Sunday as waters from Lakes Mendota and Monona rise. Police estimate about 800 residents will flee while townsfolk debate the claimant who once warned of a San Francisco disaster and was escorted from the capital square. A prior warning by a woman in another town named Calamity Jane heightens anxiety.
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Badget
Bellet City
Madison
Wis
Capital
Mendota
Monona
San Francisco
Bignigat
Special Services At First U B Church With Prof Landis
Special services set at the First United Brethren Church starting next Sabbath and continuing through the week. Prof J P Landis of Dayton Ohio will arrive Saturday morning and preach at every service. Choir will render cloud music. Public invited to attend, with receptions and baptismal service in the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. B
J. P. Landis
Dayton
Ohio
Union Biblical Seminary
Special sale of Boys knee pants at Golden Eagle
Special sale of Boys 50c knee pants Saturday only at Golden Eagle store. Marked down to 26c as a limited one day event, offering value for families shopping for durable youngsters’ apparel.
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Golden Eagle
Winslow & Co Shoes Offer Proper Foot Fittings
Winslow and Co advertises expert shoe fittings with years of experience ensuring correct measurement and comfort for every customer. Glidwlw
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Winslow & Co
Sophomores Plan Picnic at Globe Park Next Thursday
The sophomore class met yesterday afternoon and voted to hold a picnic at Globe Park next Thursday. Glee and Treble Clef clubs practiced, both set to sing at the commencement exercises next Thursday evening. Two seniors delivered orations on Immigration by Michael Rigney and Civil Service Reform by Arch Putnam. Examination schedules were distributed with slips assigned to each student for next year's courses.
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Globe Park
Mlichael Rigney
Arch Putnam
Reform
Stomach Balms at Circus Oddity Shaman Ostrich
Minneapolis June 13 H Wallace longtime circus act Shaman Ostrich admits indigestion after years of eating nails and hardtack surgeons remove fifty seven nails three to four glass pieces and five wires from his stomach doctors expect full recovery Wallace says his iron stomach betrayed him only now after years of routine abuse of his digestive system
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Minneapolis
Minn
H. Wallace
Wallace
Stock Sale At Col F O Lowden Farm Draws Big Crowds
A large turnout at Col F O Lowden’s farm stock sale caused travel disruption as attendees missed Illinois Central connections and rerouted via Rockford to Freeport. Despite crowding, the farm offered top prices with the first animal selling for $1,050 and others from $850 upward. guests praised the warm reception and facilities.
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Col
F. O. Lowden
Illinois Central
Rockford
Freeport
Local Graduates Return Home From DeKalb Normal School
Misses Marie Freidag Mary Bloeser Susie Piefenthaler Alfreda Voight Mary O Connor and Alberta Gale have arrived home to spend vacations with their parents. Jewelry suitable for graduation gifts is offered at reasonable prices by A W Ford & Son Pioneer Jewelers, 6 Actlw.
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Marie Freidag
Mary Bloesser
Susie Piefenthaler
Alfreda Voight
Mary O'Connor
Alberta Gale
DeKalb Normal School
A. W. Ford & Son
Pioneer Jewelers
Canary Heel Hug Oxfords Offered at Low Rates
Fair prices on Canary Heel Hug Oxfords at the FE, & W. Clothing House. Excursion tickets from Danville via the North-Western Line offered June 12 and 13 with return valid to June 16 for Patriarchs Militant I. O. O. F. Apply to Chicago & North Western Railway agents.
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Fe, & W. Clotheing House
Danville
North-Western
Militant
I. O
O. F
Chicago & North- Western R’y
Daily Journal Delivery Offer Narrowly Discussed
A brief note states the Daily Journal is delivered citywide for a three week period at a rate of 1a. The item mentions distribution scope and pricing terms in a concise promotional line.
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The
Daily Journal
Cherry Street Lot Sees Auction At Nine Bar Four Wells
Fragmentary listing shows an 84.4 lot on Cherry Street with a nine bar and four wells. The note mentions a price of £20 and an address 207 Hoione greet.
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Bhatfer
High School Events And Alumni Banquet Schedule
A list of upcoming High School activities includes sermon by Jung, junior class banquet on June 18, senior class play June 19 20 in the high school, commencement exercises June 4 in the assembly room, address by Frattk Lowden, Alumni Association banquet June 4 at the Masonic temple, graduation exercises in July. Also a circus by Porepaugh and Sells Bros at East Freeport Show Grounds.
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Jung Ispn
Rew
Ring Dore
Fae Ieee
First Presbyterian Bear
Symnasium
Frattk
Lowden
Banqnet
Masonic Temple
Porepaugh and Sells Bros. Circus
East Freeport Show Grounds
Lichtenburger & Son Buy Freeport Meat Market
Public notice announces the purchase of Otto Schubert’s Katzemeier & Metz meat stand at 126 Galena Street by Grorae Lichtenburger & Son, promising fresh salted and smoked meats. George Lichtenberger, with fifty years serving Freeport, guarantees high standards and thanks patrons while inviting future visits.
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Otto Schubert
Katzemeier & Metz
Galena Street
George Lichtenberger
Freeport
Grorae Lichtenburger &Son
Galéna St. Daw
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Batiste
F.A. Read
Ava
Enerial
Saas
Weeny
Oves
A.C. Wanner
Jeweler
Gale Sie
Hermsmeier
Swift
Boston
Minnesota
Union Loan & Building Association
Uader
South
Galena Ave
Rice Building
Ilinois
Prof. Landis
U. B. Church
New York
Riley & Wheat
Galena
van Buren Sts
Llidlw
Staver & Co
Avenu
Geo. A. Rogers
Stephenson St
Manton
Fash
Pattison
Kryder
Pattisona,Kryder
Brown & Dollmeyer
Spalding
Typewriter
Gard
Sttowagner
Galena St
Mason & Hamlin
Conover
Cable
Kingsbury
Wellington
Albertson & Stemm
Cable Company Pianos
Wright & Co. Clothing and
San Felice
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