Civic League Secures CPA to Audit Freeport Accounts
The Civic league hires a Certified Public Accountant to thoroughly audit Freeport's city finances. The firm, highly regarded and unaffiliated with local politics, will examine vouchers and records, with a formal report to be published in daily papers after the inspection begins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civic League
Board of Local Improvements
Hall
Freeport
Wagner
Journal
Deutscher Anzeiger
Certified Public Accountant
Chicago
University of Ilinois
University of New York
Special Investigation Fund
Lurid Glow of Doom on Little Boy in Henrietta
The boy of H M Adams in Henrietta Pa suffered eczema for five years defying cures and baffling doctors who feared poisoned blood had injured his lungs. His mother credits seven bottles of Electricitters with a complete cure for eruptions eczema and blood disorders.
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H. M. Adams
Henrietta
Eczema
Missing heir sought linked to Illinois Central railroad
Superintendent Bechely of Du Baqui sends circular to Illinois Central employees to aid in locating William Urton, only heir of W. J. Urton of Alamanda California. Adopted as a boy by someone connected with the railroad, his father recalling him in Chicago in 1893, now memory poor. If found, a comfortable sum awaits. request publicity and contact F. J. Brohely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jereng
Wittem Urton
Bechely
Dubaqui
Illinois Centra
Roos Taylor
Chicago
Alamanda
Cal
William Urton
W. J. Urton
Illinois Central Railroad
Taylor
F.J. Brohely
West Point township Sunday School convention held at Amity church
The West Point township Sunday School convention met at Amity Lutheran church with a strong turnout. Three main talks were delivered by Rev W Gardner Thrall on Winning Men, Rev H Crumpacker on Child Study, and County President E D Herbert on The Sunday School. Local residents Nora Lester and son visited, and multiple residents arrived from Freeport and Rockford for visits or travel.
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Lena
West Point Township
Amity Lutheran Church
W. Gardner Thrall
H. ©. Crumpacker
Mt. Morris
E. D. Herbert
Nora Lester
Freeport
Will Reardon
Gertrude Till
Rockford
Emma Haubach
Paul Williams
Dena Keifer
Lucile Wilcox
St. Paul
Minn
Orelda Wingart
Miss White
H. B. Nelson
J. J. Gishwiller
Wm. Koenig
Migstrene Erb
Relaves
Mires Caroline Braithwaite
Evanston
Europe
John
H. A. Welshans
Eleroy Notes From Our Own Correspondent
Local updates from Eleroy dated March 1 report visits at the L Gilman home in Rockford by Glenn Gilman and Edw Biesemeyer. Mary Coltman of Freeport stayed with sister Mrs W Seidel. Funeral for Mrs Gustava Staderman held Friday. Several locals attended Freeport trip and funerals. Old resident Mr Fluegel died Saturday. funeral planned Tuesday at the family residence. R Richard of Freeport visited his father Dave Richard. Community members attended the Foy funeral. Mrs E Hawke visited Lena. Will Richard and daughter Mabelle spent Saturday in Freeport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eleroy
Glenn Gilman
Edw. Biesemeyer
L. Gilman
Rockford
Mary Coltman
Freeport
W. Seidel
Gustava Staderman
J. Sprague
C. Peters
C. Prasse
Lydia Staderman
Nettie Biesemeier
Hilda Staderman
W. M. Shippy
Fluegel
R. Richard
Dave Richard
Foy
E. Hawke
Lena
Will Richard
Mabelle
Red Oak Social News Highlights March Notices
Red Oak reports a week of local visits and birthdays. Mrs. W. Bear of Freeport stayed with sister Mrs. Clayton Folgate. Emma Kraft and Vernie Bender shared Saturday time. Birthday celebrations for Mrs. Charles Lestikow and Mr. John Leid. Mystic Workers plan an entertainment March 4. Miss Mary Elsesser rode to Freeport Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Miller attended county business. Mrs. Martin returned from Chicago visit to her parents. Mrs. Starr moved to Orangeville to settle future home. Mr. and Mrs. Martin Reif visited Red Oak Saturday.
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Red Oak
W. Bear
Freeport
Clayton Folgate
Emma Kraft
Vernie Bender
Charles Lestikow
John Leid
William Waite
Frank NewComer
A. C. New Comer
Mystic Workers
Mary Elsesser
Smedley Addresses Beloit Church on Breathing Exercises
Secretary R C Smedley spoke to First Presbyterian Church in Beloit on Sunday night. A second lecture in the series by Smedley for ladies will cover Breathing Exercises and Ventilation. Rev Rohrbaugh spoke to the Men's meeting Sunday afternoon, which drew a good crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R.C. Smedley
First Presbyterian Church
Beloit Buanday
KR. C. Smedley
Mr. Rohrbaugh
It Saved His Leg Says Swenson of Water town Wis
J A Swenson of Water town Wisconsin writes that ten years of eczema resisted by fifteen doctors ended when Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured it. The ad touts the salve as infallible for skin eruptions eczema gall rheum boils fever sores burns scalds cuts and piles with a 25 cent price at Joseph Ammert.
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J. A. Swenson
Watertown
Wis
Bucklen
Joseph Ammert
National consular school proposed to boost U S trade
Chicago Industrial Club urges Congress to create a four year national consular school modeled after West Point to train clerks and consuls in history law languages and commerce. The plan, backed by Rep Frank O Lowden, would locate the school in Chicago and expand U S commercial outreach abroad. It argues Germanys trained consuls win markets and calls for a government role in modernizing the service.
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Industrial Club
Chicago
Congress
Frank O. Lowden
National Military Academy
West Point
Middle West
Rome
Paris
Fountain Head
United States
Germany
France
England
Industrial Club of
Republic
Carlsbad
Root
Naval Academy
Annapolis
Secretary of State
District of Columbia
Lowdon
Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin Advertisement Claim
An old style advert promises Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin cures indigestion constipation sick headache offensive breath malaria and bowel liver stomach troubles for all ages. It offers a free sample on request to Pepsin Syrup Co 119 Caldwell Bldg Monticello Illinois and notes sales by druggists at 50 cents and one dollar per bottle.
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Pepsin Syrup Co
Caldwell Bldg
Monticello, Il
Town Board Meeting Scheduled for March 93 at 7:30 p.m.
The town board will hold a regular meeting on the evening of March 93 at 7 30 p m. A worker with bills against the area is asked to present them at once at the city value store corner Galena and Van aren street. Michael Streffen Town Clerk.
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Werkone
Colorado illustrated lecture at Y M C A by Daniel Sloan
An illustrated stereopticon lecture titled Colorado will be hosted at the Y M C A next Friday evening. Daniel Sloan will show fine art views of Pike's Peak Garden of the Gods and other Colorado scenery with descriptions. Admission is free with a silver offering to cover expenses. the gymnasium program starts at 8 o'clock and the public is invited.
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Daniel Sloan
Colorado
Pike's Peak
sorgeRap Springs
Fountain Valley
Garden of the Gods
This Date in History Summary 1732 to 1887
Key events include William Cushing born 1732 and serving on the U S Supreme Court bench. 1776 South Carolina instructs delegates for independence. 1803 Ohio state government begins. 1816 Territory of Minors formed. 1832 Newark Advertiser first issue. 1845 Texas annexation bill signed. 1865 US Senate passes 600 million loan bill. 1867 Nebraska admission. 1879 Hayes vetoes Chinese restriction bill. 1887 steamer W H Gardner fire near Gainesville Alabama.
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William Cushing
New England
Supreme Bench
United States
Scituate
Mass
South Carolina
Ohio
Benjamin Conley
Georgia
Newark
N. J
Atlanta
Newark Advertiser
U. S. Senate
Texas
Senate
Nebraska
Hayes
W. H. Gardner
Gainesville
Ala
New Sleeper Service Planned Between Dubuque and Chicago
Dubuque announces at Illinois Central offices a new sleeper route to Chicago and Waterloo. A Dubuque through sleeper will stay in Waterloo, allowing an earlier evening occupancy. The change takes effect immediately, easing travel for Dubuquers to the Windy City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuque
Miinois Central
Chicago
Firly
Waterloo
General Arthur Paget Birthday Birth Notice
Lieutenant-General Sir Arthur Henry Paget of the British army was born March 1, 1851, son of General Lord A H Paget. His military career began in the Scots Guards in 1869 and he reached lieutenant general in 1906. He married Miss Mary Stevens in 1878, daughter of Paran Stevens of New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Henry Paget
Lord A. H. Paget
Arthur Paget
Scots Guards
Mary Stevens
Paran Stevens
New York
Paget
The Millionaire the Kid and the Girl at Grand Opera House
The Dubinsky Bros Wallack's Theatre Co presents a strong cast in a powerful comedy drama tonight at the Grand Opera House. Ladies may enter free under standard conditions, offering wholesome drama for all audiences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubinsky Bros
Wallack’s Theatre Co
Grand Opera House
Dr Taylor's Remedy Promises Blood Purification for Skin Ailments
Pure Blood claims external treatments fail for eczema pimples and rashes, urging a deeper fix in the blood. The Dr Taylor Remedy purports to destroy poisonous germs causing blemishes with quick thorough action, offering a free illustrated booklet by mail and availability through Joseph Emmert and reputable druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor
Philadelphia
Joseph Emmert
Resolutions of Respect For Grant Courtney Adopted
At Union Lodge 188 meeting on February 28 the lodge unanimously adopted resolutions honoring late brother Grant Courtney. The note commends his integrity and charity, offers sympathy to his wife and children, and directs copies to family and newspaper, minutes, and charter draping for thirty days. Signed by A G Klenke M W Hill W OH SMrru Committee.
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Union Lodge
L. F
Grant Courtney
Madara
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
Myc Ile
A. G. Klenke
M. W. Hill
W. OH. Smrru
Near Death in Big Pond Mrs Ida Soper Credits Dr King’s Discovery
Mrs Ida Soper of Big Pond Pennsylvania recalls years of severe lung trouble and near death. She credits Dr King’s New Discovery with rapid relief and a permanent cure after other remedies failed. The product, said to aid coughs and bronchial ailments, is sold at 50 cents and 1 dollar with a trial bottle guaranteed by Joseph Enterprises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Pond
Ida Soper
Croup
Joseph Emmei
Wise Avenue Nurseries Price List and Services Shown
The Wise Avenue Nurseries advertise reach by both telephone lines and electric care. They offer thousands of trees of all kinds, hardy shrubs and roses. Wingets are mentioned along with a call to see prices and big sales.
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Wise Avenue
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