Powers explains resignation and umpire reshuffle
President Powers arrived in the city and met with baseball directors to discuss Umpire Frederickson who resigned last evening after receiving a telegram. Al Tebeau of Milwaukee was summoned to fill the vacancy, as Freeport players and club question the handling of assignments and team performance. Tebeau has arrived and will umpire today's game.
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Powers
Frederickson
I. O. Keene
al Tebeau
Milwaukee
Wampire
Freeport
Boland
la Crosse
Tebeau
Wedding in Chicago for Miss Louise Karcher and Lindsey TerBush
Miss Louise Margaret Karcher wed Lindsey Fletcher TerBush at Grace Episcopal church with Rev. John Hopkins officiating. The reception followed at Mrs P. 8 Hulbert’s home in Oak Park. Guests included Miss Sara Karcher of Freeport and Mrs. Karcher, with music by Robert Hulbert and selections by Barnby and Brodsky.
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Sara Karcher
Chicago
Louise Margaret Karcher
Lindsey Fletcher TerBush
Oak Leaves
Oak Park
Louis Karcher
Lindsey Fletcher Ter Bush
Grace Episcopal Church
John Hopkins
Church of the Epiphany
E. V. Shuyler
Ona Gibson
Newport
R. I
Vassar
Leonard Karcher
Charles Barker
Frank Long
Harvey Woodruff
Otto Carmichael
Detroit
TerBush
West
Miss Karcher
Vassar College
Marguerite
Sweetheart is Provided For in Late Judge Brown’s Will
Chicago June 26. Though death prevented the marriage of George W. Brown and Miss Florence Williams the provisions of his will filed for probate at Wheaton Illinois reveal her future support. Brown leaves $1000 to Mrs Els Marsh and $1000 to Henry Brown as half-siblings. He bequeaths $20000 to Miss Williams and the remainder of about $150000 to Miss Caroline Scofield his housekeeper and half sister. Williams recalls a 13 year engagement begun when Brown taught at a country school near Warrenville. The couple's plans for marriage endured despite years of work and illness until Brown died June 11 of diphtheria.
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Chicago
George W. Brown
Florence Willias
Warrenville
Ill
Wheaton
Els Marsh
Henry Brown
Brown
Williams
Caroline Scofield
Wheaton College
Gary's Mill
Miss Williams
Judge Brown
Briggs
Dependence Declared for Leo Becker Eight
The county court declared eight year old Leo Becker dependent after his mother was placed in an asylum. He has lived with his grandfather Philip Becker and will be sent to St Vincent's orphan asylum.
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Leo Becker
Philip Becker
St. Vincent’s Orphan Asylum
Forreston Grocer Files Bankruptcy Petition
J H Ausherman a Forreston grocer files for bankruptcy in federal court through attorney M H Eakle. Liabilities total 711.87 with assets 3305.77, most assets are exempt under bankruptcy laws.
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Forreston Grocer
J. H. Ausherman
Forreston
M. H. Eakle
Trembor Transfers Arcadie Realty to Schiller
Real estate transfer reported with Trembor conveying lot 7, block 18 and lot 5, block 17 in Arcade addition to John Schiller for 400 dollars. The deed covers two parcels in the Arcade addition and reflects a straightforward sale transaction. Names Trembor and John Schiller are specified with the property details and price.
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Trembor
John Schiller
Vacation Planning Hints Promote Summeracations Booklet
Hints for planning a vacation offer a booklet on Summeracations detailing destinations, routes, and costs. The guide lists rail and water tours and urges consultation before finalizing plans. Copies available from Heusner at 236 Clark Street Chicago and W J Lynch Passenger Traffic Manager Chicago BR NQ 198. 6 all ligand.
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Heusner
General Western
Clark St
Chicago
Ill
W. J. Lynch
Pass
Trafic
Br.n
Sick and Afflicted: Samuel Bowers Confined by Illness
Samuel Bowers is confined to his home due to illness, declining health, and limited mobility. The report notes his condition prevents attending regular activities, with no immediate recovery timeline provided.
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Samuel Bowers
Baileyville News In Brief From Our Own Correspondent
Baileyville June 25 Miss Carrie Oltman and Miss Martha Tolkama drove to Freeport on Monday. Herman Fosha was transacting business in Forreston on Wednesday. Ben Busker drove to Freeport on Thursday. Mrs Emma Keeler returning to Freeport. Miss Tena Folkers of Mt Olive came to take care of Mrs Neelen. Mrs Meriden and daughter of Adeline were in town Friday. Mr and Mrs Price of Mt Morris spent Sunday with John Bechtold. Mrs Hiram Fosha entertained friends Sunday. Jacob Van Mingen died Sunday evening. Funeral at Baptist church Wednesday 2 PM Rev Drawel to officiate. Ladies Aid meets with Miss Lunka Fiie Thursday. Dr Matter will leave for Maywood soon. Dr and Mrs Matter regret leaving. Edna Drake improving and hopes to visit soon. Miss Etta Frie of Adeline pleasant caller today. Mr and Mrs Reuben Frie of Adeline at R Schonhoven’s Thursday. Mr and Mrs Wm Dicken called here Friday.
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Baileyville
Carrie Oltman
Martha Tolkama
Freeport
Herman Fosha
Forreston
Ben Busker
Emma Keeler
Tena Folkers
Mt. Olive
Neelen
Mer
Adeline
Reuben Frie
R. Schonhoven
Wm. Dicken
Coming Events At Globe Park Sparta and Freeport Grounds
Summer events open with Sunday School at Spembury ple att Globe park featuring Jilly 4 Porepacsh and Sells Bros circus. East Freeport show grounds host July 2 summer school at Freeport College of Commerce and July 12 diamond badge shoot of Freeport Gui club at Taylor's park.
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Spembury
Pleatt
Globe Park
Jilly
Porepacsh
Sells Bros
East Freeport
Freeport College of Commerce
Freeport Gui Club
Taylor's Park
Roundhouse Expansion At Waterloo Under Way
Waterloo Roundhouse project in Waterloo Iowa expands the facility by half the building length starting at the north side. A concrete foundation will be laid, brickwork rises, and pits will be updated to modern automatic unloading. Foreman H I Newman from Tennessee leads the crew with assistant D C Maness of New Orleans.
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Waterloo Cottriet
Road Department
Round House
H. I. Newman
Tennessee
D. C. Maness
New Orleans
Yordy Brothers Barn Warming Friday Evening
The Yordy Brothers host a barn warming at their new Walnut Street barn completed recently. The Allington orchestra will provide music for the dance and all are invited to attend.
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Yordy Brothers
Walnut Street
Allington Orchestra
Dr Kings New Life Pills Promoted by Jos Emmert Drugstore
An alarming situation frequently results from neglect of clogged bowels and torpid liver, until constipation becomes chronic. This remedy is unknown to those who use Dr. Kings New Life Pills, the best and gentlest regulators of stomach and bowels. Guaranteed by Jos Emmert, druggist. Price 26c.
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Dr. King
Jos. Emmert
Following the Flag Health Restores Soldiers in War Zones
Will lis T Morgan a retired U S A commissary sergeant from Concord New Hampshire recalls two years in Cuba and two in the Philippines and credits Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption with keeping him in perfect health It is praised as the best medicine for coughs colds bronchial troubles and all lung diseases in New Hampshire where Jos Hummert druggist offers the medication with a total bottle free and prices 60 cents and 1 00
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Cuba
Philippines
Willlis T. Morgan
Route 1
Concord
N. H
Jos
Hmmert
Special Sugar Sale by Union Pacific Tea Co
A brief sale announces twenty two pounds of fine cane sugar offered for one dollar for a few days. The Union Pacific Tea Co is listed as the seller, describing itself as leading dealers in teas coffees spices and baking powder. Phone number 19 and address 79 Stephenson street are provided.
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Union Pacific Tea Co
New
Stephenson Street
Town Board Meeting Notices Billing Audit July 2
Town Clerk Michael Steffen announces a regular town board meeting on Monday July 2 at 7 30 p m to audit bills. Citizens with town bills should present them at the Rice Building second floor office at once.
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Michael Steffen
Rice Building
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