Fast Mail Train Boosts Freeport and East Reach
A Freeport notice extols the Pennsylvania Special fast mail from Chicago to New York in 18 hours, saving time and money for business travelers. It compares rates, outlines mail deadlines, and highlights a first class post office with annual receipts above 45 000 dollars, urging locals to brag responsibly.
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Freeport
Pennsylvania
Union Depot
Chicago
New York
Stock Exchange and Board of Trade
Erners
Illinois Central
Northwestern
Pittsburg
Philadelphia
New York City
Washington, D. C
Boston
Mass
Cleveland
Ohio
Detroit
Mich
Buffalo
N. Y
East
C. M
St. P
Clinton Junction
Wis
Excursion Trains Pass Through Freeport in Large Numbers
Fourteen excursion trains are scheduled to pass Freeport today and tomorrow. The first arrived at 4 PM from Omaha en route to Chicago, with thirteen more due at intervals tonight and tomorrow morning. Each train averages ten coaches, making this the largest excursion through Freeport in years. The Omaha to Chicago round trip costs $65.
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Freeport
Omaha
Chicago
Baccalaureate Services At First Presbyterian Church
Baccalaureate services are set for tomorrow evening at the First Presbyterian church with a program including serenade, hymns, responsive readings, scripture from Matthew 6, and prayers. Also listed is an advertisement: overstock of summer suits offered at 25.00 each by John Harpster, The Reliable Tailor.
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First Presbyterian Church
Orgin
John
Harpster
Social Circles Teeming With Local Parties
Miss Misfler hosted a State Street gathering for a dozen young ladies with contests, a musical program, and refreshments. Mrs. Ita A. Perry celebrated the 1905 Birthday Club at 14 Chicago Street with games, a gift, and luncheon. Several groups hosted euchre, ice cream socials, and a farewell party as town ladies enjoy neighborhood social events.
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Misfler
Helen Miller
Union Street
State Street
Della Leithner
Lizzle Rama
Clara Straub
Ita A. Perry
Chicago Street
High School Notes and Alumni Events
Owing to strong ticket sales the senior class play Mister Bob will be shown two nights Tuesday and Wednesday with a full dress rehearsal this evening at the opera house. Juniors throw a reception for the 1908 graduates at Lexington hall, followed by dancing and decorations in class colors. An important senior class meeting is set for Monday at 8 o'clock. Invitations go out for the FHS Alumni June 28 Canquet. Mr and Mrs John E Hogan celebrate their 20th wedding anniversary at 75 Douglas Ave with gifts and refreshments. Frank Raubenheimer expands his barber shop with two more electric tangs. For Taylor Park Saengerbund privileges July 3 and 4 apply to Charles F Franz.
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Mister Bob
Opera House
Lexington Hall
Gibler
John E. Hogan
Douglas Avenue
Hoch to write autobiography before execution in Crrroano
June 17 report from Crrroano states arctic explorer and murderer Hoch, condemned for Mrs. Mary Walcker Hoch, plans an autobiography while awaiting next Friday’s execution. He recalls Klondike fortune, first Dawson City dwelling, and a wish to fund funeral costs with diamonds. He predicts a possible October stay. One line mentions fellow prisoner Jocko Briggs and a light, odd ad closing.
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Crrroano
Tohann Hoch
Mary Walcker Hoch
Hoch
Dawson City
Klondike
Mary Stainbrecker
Chicago
Germany
Schlechte
Isadore Plotke
Tam
Jocko” Briggs
Ridgway Electric Co advertises low prices and reliability
The Ridgway Electric Co at 65 Stephenson street proclaims special buying that makes them cheaper than any rival. They claim to be experienced master electricians with ample stock, local residents, and financial backing. They pledge prompt service and fair charges to ensure quality work.
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The
Ridgway Electric Co
Stephenson Street
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Vador Shades
Yauce
Beckmire
Stephenson St
Hermsmeier
W.J. Young &Co
C. H. Little & Co
O. K
Ottowagner
Galena St
Aheley Calkin
Ikecu Ls
Dudley Buck
Anthain
Pheu
Pachnecker
Miss Drener
Mathilda Drener
Euchre
Madame Brichley
Milwaukee
Edward Lichtenberger
C. Fred Kuehner
Dora Brown
Epworth League
M.&. Church
C. D. Cramer
Foley Street
Elizabeth Stahl
Grove Street
Lena
Ladies’ Aid’ Society of
Munbury
M. E. Church
Prospect ,Street
Reigel
R. Dott
Cinch
Josephine Reigel
W. Anderson
Miss Reigel
Social Notes
John Burrell
Seitz’ Hall
the United Brethren Church
F. H.S. Alumni Association
AIL
Walter Pender
Frank Raubenheimer
Taylor's Park
Saengerbund
Charles F. Franz
Charmait
Bluebeard
Rocuis
Stephneson
Ttl
iMay Manton
BAZAR
Chickering & Sons, Kurtzman, Emerson, Ivers & Pond
Belinding, Sterling, Schiller, Crown, Capen, Cable
Lake Side
Merrifield
Wellington
Warner, Meister, Singer and Bachman
Illinois
John Hea
Mann Building
Brown & Dollmeyer
Freeport Hardware Company
Galena Street
Ilinois
Java
Cocoa Hyter’s
van Houren’s
Lowney's
Menier’s
Bunsport’s
Bakeer’s
Ralston’s
Runkle Brothers
Japan
Madelia
Burrell Brothers
Wright
Wim. O. Wright & Co
Freeport, Illinois
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