Tilton affair funeral and coroner inquiry in Freeport
Funeral services for Mrs Chas Tilton were held at Galena avenue with Salvation Army aid as the coroner probes her death. Witnesses describe a Sunday night scene at Taylor s barn with talk of Rough On Rats and possible poisoning. The jury convened to hear evidence from Drs Tol lbrand Buckley and Stoskopi, and the husband Mr Chas Tilton testifies he found his wife ill after a fall from liquor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tilton
Coroneh
Joan Beehl
Galena Avenue
Chas. Tilton
Chas. Studrack
Joseph Wardle
Embury Church
Salvation Army
Cedarville
Wilton Herh
Chas, Tron
Stewart
County Court Room
Stearns
A. I. Cronkrite
D. IT
Sunderland
Wm. 3B
Mayer
Isaiah Beat
John EH
Seblott
Wi. Mynard
Curfona
Bren
G. M. Tollebrand
Taylor's Barn
DMRS
Hank Snyder
Mllen
Mondhly
Ife
Buckley
Louis Stoskopi
H. Tilton
Becht House
Tate
Law General Way
Taylor
Beech Place
A. J. Kahl
Mana Burns
Vebicla
P. Snyder
Pucatunicn
Chiles Burns
Pecatonica
Snyder
Jim
Freight train speeds boost Chicago to St Paul link
New fast freight service on the Illinois Central between Chicago and St Paul improves Dubuque timing with shipments reaching the Mississippi city by morning after Chicago departure at six. A new tariff from July 1 raises rates on dry goods boots and notions to curb high end goods shipment. Several railways adjust routes and fares across Minnesota Iowa and Missouri River regions amid ongoing rate pressures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
St. Paul
Telegraph
Dubuque
Sp.m
NHW
Islnold Central
Unlers
Southwestern Passenger Association
Kansas City
Atchison
Leavenworth
Colorado
Missouri River
Minneapolis
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific
Town
Minnegot
Milwaukee & St. Paul
Chicago & Northwestern
Council Bluffs
Western Freight Association
Central
Preston's Creek
Rock Island
Toronto
Supreme Lodge of the Knights of Pythias
R. R. Cabte
A. B. Stickney
Minnesota
Northwestern
New York
Northwest
Chicago and
Alton
Graduating Exercises Move Back to Opera House
The Board of Education decided to use the new High School hall for the graduation, with an afternoon program starting at half past two. A conference at Prof Snyder's office clarified the plan, and the class was notified of the change back to the Opera House, as in past years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opera House
Board of Education
High School
TL Wis Avo
Prof. Snyder
Fast Flyers Leave for Stillwater Horse Meet
A Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul train departed with a palatial horse car carrying nine well known horses bound for the Stillwater Minnesota meeting. Horses include Longfellow Whip winner of last Friday’s free-for-all, Georgiana, Carrie and others owned by Dr. Stout of Dubuque and Amery’s Alexiaider.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgiana
Carrie
LE Dr. Stout
Dubuque
Leo
Amery
Alexiaider
Walter Scott
Seth Thomas
Mabel A
Diamond Badge Shoot Draws Rockford Meet
The Gazette reports a Forest City Gun Club meeting at Baker’s store to discuss inviting Freeport for a friendly contest during the diamond badge shoot between Judd Ellison and Cahoon of Freeport. Ellison aims to defend the title next week in Rockford. Dan Burtett won the badge at Taylors Park with 17 to 1% for Sheriff Hutchins and Rockford participants Smith and Taylor also part of the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gazette
Rockford
Forest City
Baker's Store
Freeport
Judd Ellison
Cahoon
Ellison
Aytor’s Park
Dan Burtett
Sheriff Hutchins
Messrs
Smith and Taylor
Fifth anniversary celebration at Merrifield home in Freeport
About 160 guests gathered at 213 Stephenson Street Tuesday to toast five years of married life for Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Merrifield. Relatives and friends praised the couple and their daughter Ethel as music and refreshments followed a tented yard reception, with moonlight, lanterns, and autographed wooden cake keepsakes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Merrifield
Stephangon Street
Merrifield
Freeport
Stover Machine Company
J. J. Stover
Tobing Engle
P. J. Bentley
J. Ee. Swarts
Chas
Pierson
Ta. W. Klock
J. E. Kryder
Mary Pattison
Lizzie Bentley
Janet Jewell
D.C. Stover
Dr. Porter
Oscar Zeigler
A. S. Field
L.M. Devare
Rogar
Etta
DeForeat
George
Lou
Hattie Cummings
Addie Norton
Prof. Autchison
Ella
Anna Mayer
Louis Hughes
Stuart McCall
May Best
J.T. Couneil
Violet
J. M. Mason
Berlin
Wis
A. P. Gooddard
Bagpaut
J. Bristle
M. W.B. Elson
Chapman Ald
Prnel Piethrea
Janes McMamara
WT. Mesick
J. J. Willer
Miss Oyler
Jacob Williams
Misses Stoskopf
Barnums Last Visit to Freeport Aug 18 Brings Giant Show
The Barnum and London Nine United Monster Shows announce their final appearance at Freeport on August 18 with unprecedented scale. Jumbo the elephant skeleton by Prof Henry A Ward, Alicea Jumbo, and a vast display of giants tents and pageants promise a last chance to see a world of wonders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phineas Taylor Barnum
Barnum
London Nine United
Freeport
Jumbo
Henry A. Ward
Rochester
N.Y
Alicea
England
Shakespeare
Caesar
Going Into Business in Chicago by Miles White and Samuel Field
The Lena Star notes Mr Miles White announces a retail dry goods venture in Chicago with Samuel Field cousin of Marshall Field. They lease a new double storefront at 496-98 West Madison Street, 44 by 100 feet, with fixtures valued over 5000 dollars. Stock purchase underway and opening is planned for the 15th of the month. Friends wish them success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles White
Lena Star
Chicago
Samuel Field
Marshall Field
West
Madison Street
One Minute Coffee and Tea School Opening
All lovers of coffee and tea are invited to H. Little & Co. this week to enjoy free hot coffee and witness the opening of a coffee and tea school. Frank Richer of the New York City Coffee and Tea School, with Prof. Fred Beck, will lead demonstrations teaching the art of coffee and tea making.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Beck
Youthful Indulgence and Nervous Debility Cure Ad
A health advertisement warns that youthful indulgence leads to nervous debility, lack of willpower, and memory loss. It offers a large illustrated treatise for 10 cents in stamps, detailing a cure and naming the World’s Dispensary Medical Association of Buffalo, New York, as the source.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
World's Dispensary Medical Association
Mainst
Buffalo
N.Y
Notable Moves and Visits Across Town
Mrs Shaw traveled to Chicago on the morning train. Westmaster Goddard of Long and Freeport is scheduled to visit on Wednesday. Mrs Johnson of Dixon arrives due to her mother’s illness, Mrs Goodell. Rev William Huelster has left for Canada en route to New York where he will await his voyage to Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hank Snyder
G A. Stiles
Delavan
Knowlton
Rockford
Miss Knowlton
Oscar Payne
Aurora
Mirrols
John D. Diffenbaugh
Dion
Samuel Shak
Afalkey
Centre
Clinton Counties
Washburn
New York State
M.D. Swiftland
Barber
J. 2
Perking
Polo
Rockore
Good Templara
Temperanes Hall
Alfonso Gustavo
Havanna
Cuba
PR. Bartlett
Caroline Remner
William Kruse
Pocntonica
Thin City
Mr. Smitt
Preston Russell Place
Florence Township
Rock City
Shannon
Fyesport
Charles 2. Perkins
Galena
Jesse
Gen
Grant
Mias Ida Deke
Henry Haenkennigg
Salem
Neb
Willie
Donner
Willow
Dred. N. Sharp
Marsaville
Jacob Krofie
Rebecca Lodge of
Odd Fellows
Forreston
Mr. Burrell
Presport
Jil Linkwood
Manchester
Iowa
Freeport
Stephenson County
Lows Bix
Tie
Frederic Bartlett
Margaret Fry
Miss Pry
Europe
Ol. Forbes
Princeton Township
Col. Porbes
Princeton
Kansas City
Cora Hibbard
H. M
Rosetta Hibbard
H. JH. Shepard
West Side
Miss Hibbard
Hibbard
Sin
Shaw
Chicago
Westmaster Goddard
Long
Johnson
Dixon
Goodell
William Huelster
Canada
New York
Picturesque Canada Tour Boost By Michigan Central
The Michigan Central offers a touring package to Canada during the Supreme Lodge Knights of Pythias session in Toronto on July 13. Two routes include direct rail to St Thomas then Canadian Pacific to Toronto, or rail to Niagara then steamer to Toronto with fare from Chicago to Toronto and return at 89.00. Additional options cover Toronto to Montreal with Ottawa stopover for 8.00 or mixed rail and steam travel at 10.00, Quebec return 2.00 extra. Details available from O W Rouges, General Passenger and Ticket Agent, Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Aucn Us
Canadian Dominion
Herchief
Niagara
St. Lawrence River
Michigan Central
Supreme Lodge
Knights of Pythlng
Toronto
St.Thomas
Thenen
Canadian Pacific
Taronto
Palla View
Chicago
Turonty
Jane
Montreal
Ottawa
Daughters and Mothers Offered Catholicon Remedy Ad
Female directed Catholicon claimed to cure ovarian troubles inflammation ulceration bearing down irregularities infertility and related weaknesses with headaches nervous debility and more priced at 100 dollars and 150 per bottle pamphlet available free via Dr Marebisi Uiea NY Swarts Bros Emmert Burrell druggists promote Acker's Dyspepsia Tablets for indigestion and headaches plus lawn seed offerings for Kentucky blue grass and white Dutch clover at Broa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marebisi
C. Price
Db Marebisi
Uiea
Swarts Bros. Drugiate
Emmert.& Burrell
Poorantes Acker
Wade
Kentucky
Broa
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Seeley&Read
Seersuckers
Freeport Daily: Journal
Freeport, Ill
Joseph Merck
Stubbard
A. J. McNeill
Rock Falla
Waa
P. Sheldon
Santa Fe
N.M
Brewster
C. E. Fisher
Washington, D. C
Freeport Friends
J. Wardle
J.8
Phodips
Pitcherville
Privlldge
Paul
Oenerat
Fast Flyers
W. A. Merrryfield Achivis
Frinnce
Emmert & Burrell
Acker
Maynard
Nobby
Mrs. J. Benson
Cat the
Jtaees
Hutt
Ian Hines
Neagguardra
al Kine
Ie Brown & Dollmeyer
Court House
Freeport, Illinois
Confectionery Store
Freeport Confectionery
Stephenson ST
Wright & Kleckner
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