Sunday School Convention in Pearl City Elects Leaders
The Stephenson County Sunday School convention met in Pearl City with services, lessons on The Teacher a Lover of God and The Teacher a Lover of the Child, and discussions on temperance and modern methods. E D Herbert elected county president, H H Antrim treasurer, and Wm Smallwood secretary, with various department superintendents named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl City
Stephenson County
Ellis
Herbert
Lena
Orpha Wagner
Orangeville
A. T. Arnold
L. A. Herrick
Fregport
A.T. Arnold
W. M. Sanford
Freeport
G. W. Blair
McConnell
Ki. Barr
Winslow
Carrie Musser
Ghriat
W. M Sanford
Loofburrow
A. T.arnold
Wheaton
Billy Sunday
Salvation Army
C. W. Ma Qaskill
God
Adam
McCaskill
William Smallwood
G. A Blair
Rev. Breen
William Siallwood
Wm. Smallwood
Trickey
J. A. Herrick
Reeport
Arnold
Freaport
Blerop
Cradl l
Harrietta
Gil, Blatt
Rev
Griffin
tHo. F. Ents
Tragic Accident Hits Flying Ladies Act at Circus
Genevieve Minerva, real name Mrs William Davis of Freeport Illinois, was hurled during the Flying Ladies act on the John Rodason show and fell to the sawdust ring. She suffered a sprained back and right ankle with severe bruising and possible internal injuries. her condition seen as grave by circus doctors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Genevieve Morgan
Dea Moines
Minerva Sisters
Genevieve Minerva
John Rodason
Swere
William Davis
Lves
Depositions Continued in German Insurance Receiver Case
The taking of depositions by the receiver of the German Insurance company was extended to Thursday afternoon next. The inquiry aims to uncover reasons for the company’s move to receivership and the terms of its reorganization. Gregory of Chicago Mile and Trugse company attended and questioned officers yesterday, including John Collmann and Fred M. Crund, as A M Alden of Chicago represented San Francisco claimants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
German Insurance Company
Gregory
Chicago Mile and Trugse Company
A.M Alden
Chicago
San Francisco
John Collmann
Fred M. Crund
Lanark Gazette notes expected visitors from Panama Canal Zone
Former residents of Freeport Mr and Mrs W M Belding plan to reach Lanark about Sept 1 for their annual Panama Canal Zone vacation. Their daughter Irma will arrive about July 1 to visit relatives before entering the University of Chicago in the fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lanark
Freeport
W. M. Belding
Lanard
Panama
Canal Zona
Irma
Chicago University
Remarkable Rescue in Fedora Tennessee
C. V. Papper recounts a dramatic recovery from throat hemorrhages after using King's New Discovery. He was bedridden as doctors failed, then relief came and within three weeks he returned to work. The remedy, offered by Joseph Emmert's drug store, includes a trial bottle free and priced at 50 cents and 1.06 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fedora
Tann
C. V. Papper
Dy. King
Joseph Emmert
Jamestown Exposition Tour By Chicago and North Western
Special routings offer low rate excursions with side trips to Niagara Falls Lake Champlain St Lawrence Hudson River trip Adirondacks Catskills Berkshire Hills Chaudauqua Atlantic City New York Boston Philadelphia Washington Baltimore and seaside and mountain reports via Roy Sicket agent of the North Western Line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago & North-Western Ry
Niagara Falls
Lake Champlain
St. Lawrence
Hudson River
Adirondacks
Catskills
Berkshire Hills
Chautauqua
Atlantic City
New York City
Boston
Philadelphia
Washington
Baltimore
Roy Sicket
North-Western Line
Darrah Injured in Senators Win Over Freeport
In Madison yesterday the Freeport team lost to the Senators 7 to 3 after pitcher Darrah suffered a finger injury making his return unlikely for several days. Miller struggled with wildness allowing seven walks and eight hits in relief as Madison built a lead. Lessie and Stark sparked Freeport’s offense with key hits, but the Senators' three double plays and timely hitting sealed the win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Wisconsin
Freeport
Senators
Darrah
Miller
Cams
Stark
Ives
Uncapher
Wiske
Milter
Lessie
R. HP
Voerpagel
Cassibone
Baker
Leahy
Sees
Ballet
R. H. P. A. EL Eves
Traland
Fiske
Twentber
Gwin
Barlow
Schoonhoven
Po Veeeeess
Poe
Schaub
Cook
Whitmore
Balliet
Ireland
Pinger
Lannon
Scott
Eddie Scott
Brookins
Charles
Green Bay
Karmwell
Ames
Fond du Lactetn
La Crosse Wins as Wisconsin League Races Tighten
The Wisconsin State League sees La Crosse extend lead with a 2–1 win over Eau Claire as Wausau posts eight straight wins and closes on second place Freeport. Green Bay and Fond du Lac sit near the bottom while upcoming road series shift standings and fan support is urged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Freeport
Wausau
Green Bay
Vane du Lac
Oshkosh
la Crosse
Eau Claire
Pet
Freeport We Ae
ATG Wansai
Ean Clatre Tae
Madison Fee
Een Eee
Oshkostt
Fond du Lac
Wisconsin
Eau Claire Josine
Watsoll
Canners
Senators
An Claire
Obituary of Harriet Stanton of Almira Washington
Harriet Stanton, born December 10 1800 in Rome Oneida New York, witnessed the nation grow from 17 states to 50 and lived through presidents from Washington to the present era. She spent youth by open fires, lived before steamboats on rivers, and witnessed vast change across the United States. She was married in Almira Washington and her life spanned a century of progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Revolutionary Army
Great Britain
The
Baptist Church
Jacob Winter
Yates County
Delaware County
Ohio
Linois
Stephenson County
Union
Ife
H. M. Painter
Congregational Church
Churcch
Big Bend
Qutlick
Almira
Wash
Harriet Stanton
Rome
Oneida County
New York
Washington
Lincoln
Tennessee
Kentucky
Alleghanies
Mississippi Valley
Maine
LincolnDouglas Debates to Be Celebrated in 1908
Illinois and Ottawa to mark the fiftieth anniversary of the Lincoln Douglas debates begun in Ottawa on August 2 1858 and concluded in Alton on October 6 1858. The State Historical Society leads plans with local observances at each debate site and prominent speakers invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tlinois
Nnion
Ottawa
Astor
Kinola
Lincoln
Douglas
State Historical Society
Arrose
Clark E. At
Galesburg
Osisaet Carr
Thia
Tuéstar
Clark F. Carr
KE. C. Smith
General Orenduet
Electric Bitters credited with cure for Cedar Grove man
A Cedar Grove reader praises Electric Bitters in a letter, saying after liver and kidney trouble they found relief and were fully cured after three bottles. The druggist Joseph Emmert guarantees benefit for stomach liver and kidney issues, price 80 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. H. Parris
Cedar Grove
Joseph Emmert
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H. H. Antrim
of the Association
Robertson
Steegart
Claire
Stove
Wis
Dolan
Kh.e
Oabkogl
Waussu, Wie
Weausan
Lumber Jacks
Lane
Gimpbell
Minghan
Wie
Nike
Vogt
Menfon
Jones
Hooker
Graves
Killian
Yooker
Stang
Reinig
Rainie
Mavayar Letcher
Wien
Oxfords
Galena
Gyo
Karpen Guarantacd
Kuehner
Coal Pile Savings Bank
Peck-Williamson
Freeport Hardware Co
Freeport Gas Light & Coke Co
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