Man Killed by Live Wire in Storm in Rockford
William Burns, 25, mobder at Forbes plant, was instantly killed Saturday night when a fallen tree amid a storm pulled electrical wires into the gutter in front of Winnebago Home for the Aged. He reached toward the wire with his right hand, touching live current as a branch blocked his path. Fire and police rushed him to Rockford hospital, where Dr White declared life extinct after an estimated 45 minutes.
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William HH. M. Burns
Forbes
Rockford
Park Avenue
North Horsman Street
Sadie Baker
Horsman Street
W. C. Luther
Luther
Glenny
Read
Rockford Hospital
White
Local notices from board meetings to barbers and post theft
The local notices list the board of education meeting today with an Eastern Star communication. Krehl & Winter barbers hire R. Jones, making seven staff at that shop. Pattison & Kryder book store stock is being sold off. many bargains remain. A pouch of registered mail stolen in Kansas City on June 6, 1908 carries a $3,000 reward for arrest and conviction. G A R Tadics to meet and decorate graves. County Domestic Science Association to elect a secretary June 27 at 2 pm following Mrs. G. W. Shippy’s death. Karl Wagner, son of Otto Wagner, will spend a month in engineering work around Portage Wisconsin and return home by canoe via the Madison lakes, Rock River, and Pecatonica to Freeport.
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R. Jones
Krehl & Winter, Barbers
Pattison & Kryder Book
Post Office Department
Kansas City
Post Office
The
County Domestic Science Association
Court House
G. W. Shippy
Harris Sheetz
Karl Wagner
Otto Wagner
High Street
University of Wisconsin
Portage
Wis
Madison Lakes
Rock River
Pecatonica
Freeport
Funeral of Gil Barnard in Chicago Mason rites
One of Chicago's largest Masonic funerals was held for Gil W. Barnard who died Friday. A parade of uniformed Masons and two services marked the event, with Medinah Temple filled to capacity and numerous Masonic groups from outside Chicago attending. The ceremonies at Graceland Cemetery concluded the rites under Garden City lodge and St Bernard Commandery oversight.
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Chicago Record-Herald
Chicago
Gil’ W. Barnard
Washington Square
Medinah Temple
A. F
A. M
Graceland Cemetery
Knights ‘Templar
F. H. Barringer
St. Bernard
John W. Swatek
Knights Templar
Masons Honor Deceased in Grand Commandery Parade
The funeral procession moved through Dearborn avenue and Washington Square with mounted police led by Captain Healy. Smyth Crooks oversaw the parade as grand commander in Illinois, guiding four battalions of commanderies including Apollo Joliet Mount Jose and others. The Blue Lodge service at the grave was by EF Holmes, with active pallbearers all past St Bernard Commandery commanders.
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Dearborn Avenue
Washington Square
Healy
Smyth Crooks
Illinois
H. G. Purinton
Apollo
Joliet
Mount Jose
Chevalier Bayard
Benjamin
EF. L. Holmes
Garden City Lodge
St. Bernard Commandery
E. E. Rath
George D. Eddy
E. J. Sherwin
Wallace Blanchard
James Parker
R. L. Leonard
Social notes of residents visiting and traveling
Mrs A B Jones of Winnetka Ill visits her mother Mrs Cornelia S Richards of West street. Mr Guy Bowman of Broken Arrow Okla has stayed with Mrs Chas S Hill on Prospect terrace. Miss Minnie Davis the city music teacher leaves today for vacation in St Louis. Mr and Mrs R H Stibgen return home to Britt Ia after attending their family reunion. Mr and Mrs W G Morris and daughter depart for Denver and other points returning in ten days. Mrs E K Bailey returns to her field after visits to Washington Baltimore New York Jersey City stopping at Quincy. F B Winters Sr and Jr depart for Fredericksburg Ia. Sr plans a month with Cyrus at a large farm. Jr returns Friday.
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A. B. Jones
Winnetka, Ill
Cornelia S. Richards
West Street
Guy Bowman
Broken Arrow
Okla
Chas. 5. Hill
Prospect Terrace
Minnie Davis
St. Louis
R. H. Stibgen
Britt
Stibgen
W. G. Morris
Denver
EK. M. Bailey
Washington
Baltimore
New York
Jersey City
Pointe
Quincy
F. B. Winter
F. B. Winters, Jr
Fredericksburg
Iowa
Fresh Air Camp Arrivals Planned for July
Freeport organizers expect children to join the fresh air camp around July 20. Efforts are underway to hire Mr. Rogers to supervise the group. Rogers formerly worked with the YMCA here and now operates a farm near Kenosha Wisconsin.
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Freeport
Rogers
Kenosha
Wis
English Lutheran Social Opens With C Themed Menu
Tuesday night at the church parlor English Lutheran social hosts a C social by the church young ladies. A number of dainty eatables will be served and all items will begin with the letter C.
Miss Cartwright to Be Bride
Grace Cartwright daughter of Judge J H Cartwright and his wife of Oregon will marry C W Townley of Casper Wyoming on July 15 in Oregon.
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Miss Cartwright
Grace Cartwright
J. H. Cartwright
Oregon
C. W. Townley
Casper
Wyoming
Banana Cream Dessert Recipe Appeal From Correspondent
A reader recommends a banana cream dessert using ripe bananas sugar sweet cream and lemon dissolved in hot water. The mixture is molded and chilled then garnished with candied cherries and served with whipped cream. Packages of Lemond ELL are sold by all racers at price per package.
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All Racers At LLC
The Fleet in San Francisco Harbor Picture
A striking photograph showcases warships in San Francisco Harbor with lifelike scale. Chiefs are shown at their duties aboard the vessels while a floral parade adds color.
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San Francisco
Unusual Storm Incident On Winneshiek Street
A young man caught in Saturday night's storm on Winneshiek street had a remarkable experience as a tree toppled during the downpour. His umbrella was wrecked and its crown removed, leaving the rim around his neck, but he suffered no physical injury.
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Winneshiek Street
Sunday School Picnic at Globe Park Wednesday June 24
The First M E Sunday school picnic will be held at Globe park on Wednesday, June 24. Tickets available at A O Best's store and at the State bank. Busses depart every half hour from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. All church and Sunday school friends invited.
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M. BE
Globe Park
A. O. Best's
State Bank
Coin in the Dog's Care Secrets of Fidelity
Professor Bell narrates a tale where a traveler loses a gold coin abroad. His dog, ill at dinner, later returns the coin at the master’s feet before eagerly eating. The dog kept the coin all day, fearing to spend the master's property until return.
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Professor Bell
Ile
Chambers
Origin of Crescent-Shaped Viennese Bread Explained
The Vienna crescent bread tradition traces to the 16th century siege when Turkish forces besieged the Austrian capital. Bakers risked discovery to alert defenders as miners tunneled under walls, earning imperial praise and the privilege to bake a special crescent cake.
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Kara Mustapha
Frakers’ Association
London
Proper Quar ter Quip Sets Up Charley Jones Visit
In a humorous exchange Brown-Well asks if your sister will come down and Tye plans the meet. The sister hurries to be present after being teased about the identity, rushing to change into a clean shirt waist as Charley Jones is scheduled to arrive.
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Brown
Tye
Charley Jones
Sherwin-Williams
Not Surprised. Skipper on discomfort meeting creditors
The speaker notes personal sensitivity to uncongenial surroundings and a tendency to shudder at certain people. He quips that many share the fear of meeting creditors, lightly acknowledging common anxiety in social finance matters.
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Skipper
Chipper
Wedding Lapses At The Last Moment
Report notes a ceremony proceeded without a hitch until the bride suddenly backed out at the last moment. The exchanged vows and the overall event unfolded as planned until the unexpected withdrawal altered the outcome.
May and Marriage Superstition in History
The piece traces the saying Marry in May and you’ll rue the day to ancient Rome via Ovid and notes Scotland’s link to Mary Queen of Scots’ marriage to Bothwell. It laments the season’s bad reputation, suggesting it persists despite the flowers and sun of May.
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Rome
Ovid
Scotland
Mary
Earl Bothwell
London Mail
Golden Medical Discovery Endorsed by Medical Professors
Leading medical writers and teachers endorse Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery for weak stomach dyspepsia and chronic catarrhal diseases. It contains Black Cherrybark Golden Seal Bloodroot and other roots and is praised by Bartholow Hare Ellingwood King Scudder Hale and others. glycerine base deemed safe. formula open to public inspection. Free booklet of authorities mailed on request to Dr. R. V. Pierce Buffalo NY.
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Bach
Pierce
Bartholow
Jefferson Med. College
Hare
the Univ. of Pa
Finley Ellingwood
Bennett Med. College
Chicago
John King
Cincinnati
John M. Scudder
Edwin M. Hale
Hahnemann Med. College
Prctice
Golden Medical
R. V. Pierce
Buffalo
N. Y
Coming Events Schedule From Local Notices
June 24 Farmers pleas ent Damascus June 2 Sons of Veterans social at K of G hall June 80 St Margaret s guild dance June 8 Good rounds meeting of Freeport Business Men s association July 12 Knights of Columbus to Initiate large class
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Farmers' Pleasent Damascus
Sons of Veterans
K. of G. Hall
St. Margaret's Guild
Freeport Business Men's Association
Knights of Columbus
Market Report Highlights Wheat Corn and Live Stock Prices
Closing Board of Trade quotes show July wheat at 86 5, July corn 69, July oats 457, July pork 814 50, July lard 892 98, July ribs 812. Union Stock Yards reports cattle 20 000 steady with Beeves 585 to 800, hogs 36 000 up about 10 cents, sheep 18 000 strong at 200 to 525.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Board of Trade
Union Stock Yards
Chicago Board of Trades
F.J. Miner & Co
Rice Building
Anderson
Trinity Sunday School Picnic Announcement
Trinity Sunday school plans a picnic tomorrow at Oakdale Park. The last church bus will depart the church at unspecified time.
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Trinity Sunday School
Oakdale Park
Bucklen's Arnica Salve Claims Cure for Sore
Tom Moore of Rural Route 1 Cochran Georgia reports a severe instep sore healed after using Bucklen's Arnica Salve. He credits less than half a 25 cent box for a perfect cure and notes it is sold under guarantee at Jos Emmerts drug store.
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Bucklen
Tom Moore
Cochran
Jos. Emmert
Piano tuner F. J. Burdett places orders at Brown & Dollmeyer
F. J. Burdett, a piano tuner, places orders at Brown & Dollmeyer and can be reached by phone at 8a) Vodritt for service or inquiries.
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F. J. Burdett
Brown & Dollmeyer
Vodritt
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Willken HH
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Sweetheart
Cail
the Board of Education
Eastern Star
Illinois Lodge No. 269
G. A. R. Hall
Gil’’ Barnard
English Lutheran Social
BIJOU
Dan McRobtz
Williard Reed
Nancy St. John
Dan Robey
the Bijou
Fletcher
Stephensou St
Edw. Allington, Jr
Freeport, Tl
W. RR
Galena St
H.a.rotzler
Canada
Canadian Pacific Railway
Bow River Valley
Calgary
Alberta
WM. Clement
Little’s Crockery Store
Hettinger Block
Sedwan
W.h.brandt & Co
Hermsmeier
Lennox Soap
Heinz
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Hackney
Freeport Post
Leip
Zig
Germany
Demeter & Seitz
Stephenson St
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Wm Walton Neph Clothing Department
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