Vicksburg Military Park Marks Civil War Heroes
The Vicksburg National Military Park advances restoration of earthworks and batteries, with 125 guns and 600 tablets marking units from both sides. Missouri led in organizations but received no monument funds. state war claims payments exceed half a million dollars. Proposals urge Missouri monuments at Vicksburg Shiloh and Chickamauga to honor its soldiers and educate future generations.
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Vicksburg
Gettysburg
Chickamauga
Shiloh
Missouri
Alleghanies
Stars and Bars
St. Louis
Johnston
Guibor
Tandis
Wade
Lowe's
Bledsoe
Clark
Vicksburg Military Park Commission
William In. Rigby
Grant
Pemberton
Sherman
McPherson
Logan
W. R. Hodges
Desig
Tinois
Town
Ohio
Wisconsin
Pennsylvania
New York
Massachusetts
New Hampshire
Misssouri
Tllinois
Chickamnanga National
Sons of Missouri
IS VENERABLE WOODMAN. Sterling Man Claims to Be Oldest Member in State
Sehanle of this city is hailed as the oldest Modern Woodman in the United States by local lodge members after reviewing lodge records. At eighty six, he's been a member of the M W A for twenty six years. Saturday marked his birthday with a surprise gathering at Ernest Preston's home hosted by Camp 12 M W A and Royal Neighbors. Geo Mann presented him a gold headed cane engraved with his name, date, and lodges. Schaale spoke briefly and the evening continued in social fellowship.
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Sterling
Aporling
F. Sehanle
United States
Ar. Sehaale
Gettleman
Ernest Preston
Geo. Mann
Mrr Schaals
Mr. Schaale
Palmer restaurant becomes Hotel Freaport at new Galena address
The Palmer restaurant former site at 136 Galena street is renamed Hotel Freaport now at 7 Galena street. Patrons are invited to call as board and lodging are offered for four dollars per week. Gold in Mrs I H Pause.
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Palmer Restaurant
Galena Street
Hotel Freaport
I. H
Fifteen-year-old bride shocks Rockford crowd in Freeport
Bosgie Mitchell of Rockford, daughter of the late C G W Mitchell, announced she wed Robert Bowdin of Rochelle in Freeport a week ago without parental consent. She claimed she was eighteen to obtain the license. county records show no license since April. Bowdin, from Washington DC, worked as an electrician in Rochelle. Mitchell had been under probation supervision with Mrs Grout and faced possible school of correction if her behavior did not improve.
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Freeport
Bosgie Mitchell
Rockford
CG. W. Mitchell
Robert Bowdin
Rochalle
Rockford Republic
Miss Mitchell
D.C
Rochelle
Bessie Mitchell
Ars. Grout
School of Correction
Blame Sought in Gilberts Wreck Over Open Switch
The Chicago and Northwestern company officials inspect the Gilberts wreck site with photos taken from 2000 feet to argue the open switch was visible. They may claim the fatal collision with the Freeport freight could have been avoided if engineer Leonard Smith had watched the switch, though weather on the fatal day is noted as a complicating factor.
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Chicago & Northwestern
Gilberts
Leonard Smith
Freeport
Smith
Freeport High and county graduation events June notes
June events list includes Freeport High School graduation exercises and county schools commencements at High School, St Mary's School June 26, plus the Tune B Silver medal contest at King's Daughters' Sevenent hone. July 24 marks Freeport Swengerhund Jubilee at Taylor's Park.
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Freeport High School
King's Daughters
St. Mary's School
Freeport
State Senators In Camp at Hazelwood Farm Log Cabin
Dixon and twenty five Illinois state senators gather at T T Hughes log cabin on Hazelwood farm built in 1887. Attorney William Mees of Moline prepares the tar barbecue dinner using Hazelwood products. An open public campfire features music by Dan Campbell and Senators Gardner Haas Mueller and Juul among senate reminiscences.
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Dixon
Hughes
Hazelwood
William Mees
Moline
Dan Campbell
Gardner
Haas
Mueller
Juul
Illinois Senate
Pastor Moore Endures Gripping Cough Then Cures
Rev. O D Moore of Harpersville describes suffering agonies from a persistent cough tied to the grip. He credits Dr King’s New Discovery for a complete cure, claiming it saved him from consumption. Available at Joseph Emmert's druggist with trial bottle free. Also mentions park event details and delivery info.
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O. D. Moore
The
Baptist Church of
Harpersville, N
Dr. King
Joseph Emmert
Ridgway Electric Co Promises Burglar Alarms and Wiring
Porch climbers operate in neighboring cities and may attempt to scale porches. Ridgway Electric Co at 65 Stephenson St basement offers burglar alarm systems with affordable costs and strong security. They also wire houses for electric lights, repair, sell and install electrical work with prompt emergency service. Their charges are high enough to ensure best quality work and materials. Call or write them for service.
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Ridgway Electric Co
Stephenson St
Wright
Wm. C. Wright & Co
Stephenson Sh
Galena Saloons Face Separate Beer and Whiskey Licenses
Galena requires 150 dollars to sell beer and 500 dollars to sell whiskey. The town with 38 saloons and about 6,000 people shows beer fees lower than whiskey, with concerns about dual licenses prompting illicit whiskey sales. Despite long hours, Galena remains orderly in police court views.
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Galena
Rockford Republic
Electric Bitters Proclaimed Cure by Harper Man
George W Hoffman of Harper Washington recounts a seven year battle with stomach and Hyer trouble ending in relief after using Electric Bitters. He endorses the medicine and its guaranteed effectiveness, offered by Joseph Emmert, druggist, at 50 cents a bottle.
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Geo. W. Hoffman
Harper, Wash
Joseph Emmert
Piano tuner FE Burdatt seeks orders from Brown & Dollimeyers
FE Burdatt, a piano tuner, issues an order request to Brown & Dollimeyers, providing phone contact 390. Brief, practical local notice seeking service inquiries.
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FE. J. Burdatt
T Brown & Dollimeyers
Ladte
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Bride
Northwestern Road
Wiggs
Senator Hughes
Taylor's Park
Saengerbund
Charles ¥. Franz
Daily Journal
Etby
Stephnnson
Freeport, Ill
Panama
Galena Saloon License
Chickering & Sons
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Belineing
Sterling, Schiller, Crown, Capen, Cable
Lake Side
Merrisfield
Wellington
Warner, Meister, Singer and Bachman
John Hea
Mund
Freeport Hardware Company
Illinois
Java
Cocoa Hyer
van Houren
Lowmry
Mznrir
Benidorf
Baker's
Ralston's
Runkle Brothers
Japan
Madelra
Burrell Brothers
Elinois
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