Freeport March events list includes lectures and conventions
March events in Freeport cover a Puerto Rico lecture by Dr O Doll at the Baptist church on March h, Stephenson County Republican convention on March 6, Ninth Congressional District convention on March 6, a high school senior class entertainment on March 9, teacher institute on March 10, District lodge 1 O G T at Good Templar hall on March 16 17, St Patrick s day celebration by Columbus club at St Mary s hall on March 17, Warren Academy event at Y M C Auditorium on March 20, and Freeport consistory reunion March 26 20 under Woman s Auxiliary.
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Freeport
Puerto Rico
O Doll
The
Baptist Church
Stephenson County
Teacher's Institute
Lodge
Good Templar's Hall
St. Patrick
Remains of J N Frey to be moved for funeral services
The body of J N Frey will stay at Leamon's undertaking rooms until Sunday morning, then be moved to Mr Kiplinger's for the 2:30 pm funeral cortege to Amity Lutheran church. Mrs August Royer dies after cancer illness, funeral Monday at 10 am from the house. She was a German Baptist Brethren member and burial will be in Louisa cemetery. Frank A. Bowers, Elgin creameries overseer, toured Lena and nearby towns. J H Hornig and son Ralph went to Davis. Ernest Coppeen of Howardasville and others from Wadams Grove, Stockton, and James Eustace of Stockton traveled to Freeport.
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Lena
J. N. Frey
C. C. Kiplinger
Leamon’s
Mr. Kiplinger
Amity Lutheran Church
August Royer
Howardasville
John and
Thomas Weber
Waddams Grove
James Eustace
Stockton
Freeport
Lutz Expresses No Regret In Double Family Tragedy
Charles I. Lutz formerly of Shannon confessed to shooting his brother Alfred and killing Alfred’s wife Margaret at 504 West Madison Chicago. He told police he was driven to it and has nothing more to say while jailed at Warren avenue station. The inquest on Mrs. Lutz’s body was continued to March 9 and Alfred Lutz remained in serious condition at Presbyterian Hospital.
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Charles I. Lutz
Shannon
Alfred
Margaret Lutz
West
Madison Street
Chicago
Lutz
Warren Avenue Station
Mrs. Lutz
Coal discovery boosts Winslow farmer’s fortune
The Winslow Register notes Mrs. Blanch Bunker, long well connected in Freeport, received a letter from a southeastern Nebraska real estate owner reporting a large coal vein on an adjacent farm and asking for her price to sell her 160 acres. The notice expresses hope she gains a substantial sum from the find.
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Winslow Register
Freeport
Blanch Bunker
Nebraska
Otis Skinner and Company at Grand Opera House
Otis Skinner and his company performed the society drama The Liars before a large audience. While Skinner is polished and interesting with strong support, the play seemed monotonous and tiresome, and would better suit another production.
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Otis Skinner
Grand Opera House
Mr. Skinner
Grand Army campfire gathering announced for Monday
John A. Davis Post accepted Rockford Post’s invite for a campfire. The Grand Army boys will depart Freeport at 8:40 P.M. Monday and return from Rockford at 1:10 A.M. Tuesday. All old soldiers are invited to attend.
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John A. Davis
Rockford
Grand Army
Freeport
Meeting of King's Daughters Annual Circle Gathering
The Comforting Circle of the King's Daughters will hold its annual meeting on Monday March 5 at the home of Mrs. John Burrell. The Ministering Circle plans a Monday afternoon gathering with Mrs. Wim Trembor, hoping all members attend.
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John Burrell
Wim
Trembor
Bowling record set at Mack's Alley by KE and W McCune
Elgin News reports KE and W McCune bowled three games at Mack's Alley last evening averaging 283 per game. Evergreen Lodge No. 170 A F and A M holds a regular Monday meeting for business and work on M M degree.
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Elgin News
W. McCune
Mack’s Alley
Evergreen Lodge
Evergreen Lodge No
Sleighing Party Aids Misses Se Christ Circle Fun
The Misses Gertie and Anna Se christ hosted a sleighing party enjoyed by many friends. The Senior class at the High school plans an entertainment in the school building on March 9 with admission set at 15 cents.
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Gertie
Anna Sechrist
Veteran auctioneer C H Eells tops sales tally
C H Eells of Winslow, a veteran auctioneer, has cried between 100 and 126 sales since September 1, 1899, marking a long-running record.
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C. H. Eells
Winslow
Rail News on Janesville to Bloomfield Line Plan
Articles of Incorporation filed in Madison for Janesville and Southwestern railway linking Janesville to Bloomfield and connecting with Cook Lake and McHenry lines. Directors from Milwaukee and Chicago, capital at 2 million dollars, claims of real construction this year. Also notes Litchfield and Madison railroad incorporation and rail market prices for old iron and nickel steel rails. Reports on Davenport Rock Island and Northwestern survey progress and crew movements with expected contracts and completion timelines. Concludes with wage advances and promotions policy of Rock Island route and illness of C M and St Paul conductor John Baker.
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Peter M. Meyers
Chicago, Milwaukee and
Chicago
Janesville
St. Paul
Litchfield and Madison Railroad Company
Litchfield
Ill
Montgomery
Macoupin and
Madison
Curtiss Millard
Ralph Blaidell
Bluford Wilson
P. B. Warren
Springfield
James Duncan
Alton
Elenious Smith
St. Louis
Charles Kimball
George D. Mumford
New York City
Springfield, Ill
Pennsylvania Railroad
Peoria Journal
Dearborn
Davenport, Rock Island & Northwestern Railroad
Galesburg
Rock Island
Peoria
Edwards Station
North Henderson
John Baker
Freeport
Board of Education Meets with Several Approvals
Regular meeting held Friday March 2 with all members present except Flanagan and Dirksen. Minutes from Feb 2 read and approved. Estimates from Smith & Thomas for Lincoln avenue building 1872 dollars and American School Furniture Co 1059.75 for desks approved. Current bills approved. German Insurance Company interest 200 dollars allowed. Rebates and staffing requests discussed and no further business adjourned.
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Board of Education
Flanagan
Dirksen
Smith & Thomas
Lincoln Avenue
Bill of American School Furniture Co
German Insurance Company
Hea
Miss Foster
Mt. Carroll
Warren Academy Glee Club Returns to YMCA Auditorium
The Warren Academy Glee club, after a crowded appearance last year, will give a return engagement at the YMCA auditorium on March 20 under the Woman's Auxiliary. The group is regarded as an excellent musical organization and expects strong patronage.
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Warren Academy Glee Club
Woman’s Auxiliary
Banker Routs a Robber in Thornville Bank
J R Garrison, cashier, recovers health after thanking Dr King s New Discovery for Consumption. He praises it as best medicine for lung trouble and cold. Ad notes 60c and 1.00, free trials at Emmett Burrell s drug store. Also references a local clearance sale at Staver s and J A MacCrea & Co featuring shoes and produce with rock bottom prices.
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J. R. Garrison
Bank of
Thornville
Ohio
Dr. King
Emmett & Burrell
Waddams Grove Man Becomes Naturalized Citizen
J. G. Schudt of Waddams Grove, owner of the local park, arrived in town and filed for naturalization today after living in the United States for 51 years. He aims to become a citizen before his death.
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J. G. Schudt
Waddams Grove
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Cures Patient After 18 Months
Renick Hamilton of West Jefferson D. faced a fatal rectal fistula after doctors warned of death without costly surgery. He reportedly healed himself using five boxes of Bucklen’s Arnica Salve, marketed as a reliable pile cure. Sold by Emmert & Burrell druggists at 25 cents a box.
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Renick Hamilton
West Jefferson
Emmert & Burrell Druggists
Weik family thanks friends after bereavement
Otto Weik and his daughters extend thanks to the kind friends who assisted them during their late bereavement. Names listed include Mrs. W. S. Cummina, Maras, W. P. Putwan, Mrs. Epaar Mivurr.
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Otto Weik
W. 8S. Cummina
Maras
W. P. Putwan
Epaar Mivurr
Electric Bitters Heals Cherokee Man After Attack
An attack on C. F. Collier of Cherokee Iowa nearly proved fatal before he suffered kidney pain and back trouble. Electric Bitters cured his ailment, purifying blood and restoring health. Available at Emmert and Burrell’s drug store for 50 cents.
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C. F. Collier
Cherokee
Iowa
Emmert & Burrell
Advertised Letters Remaining at Freeport Post Office
The week ending March 4 lists letters for Mizner Miss Bertha Milton Mary GEN Dinsmeier Henry Delan C J Fox Elinor Hanson C Hahn Chas Kruse Leonard Kobs Albert Parsons AULED Shave Mrs C J Yager Miss Annie GEMEN Hinas Chas W Kleckner Win Nolan M Simpson Terry White Henry B Wrighter J Williams Robert B Wilcoxon N H. Postmaster SMITH D ATKINS signs off.
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la. Mizner
Miss Bertha Milton
Mary Gen Dinsmeier
Henry Delan
C. J. Fox
Elinor, Hanson
C. Hahn
Chas, Kruse
Leonard Kobs
Albert
Auled
Shave
C. J. Yager
Annie Gemen
Hinas
Chas. W. Kleckner
Win. Nolan
M. Simpson
Terry White
Henry B. Wrighter
J. Williams
Robert B. Wilcoxon
N. H
Smith D, Atkins
Dr King’s New Life Pills Promise Clear Skin
Sallow complexions and liver trouble signs may yield to Dr King’s New Life Pills. They claim to bring rosy cheeks and a clear complexion. Available for 25 cents at Emmett and Burrell’s drug store with Foster’s tan and black shoes and Staver’s Clearing Sale pricing.
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Dr. King
Emmett & Burrell
Foster
Staver
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