Pay of Teachers May Be Advanced
Springfield March 3 Starvation wages are paid to teachers in Illinois per studies tied to proposed minimum wage laws. About 28,000 teachers would be affected. bills aim to set seven month terms with minimum annual salaries of 315 for second class and 385 for first class teachers, potentially raising about 6,800 salaries.
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Springfield
Us- Nefs
United States
Deneen
Educational Commission
Illinois
Commission
Hinois
Hospital Operations Report In City
Mrs Catherine Clark of Pleasant street Mrs Thomas Leggett of Elk street and a young son of Hi Morrow of American street were operated on at St Francis hospital by Dr W B Peck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine Clark
Pleasant Street
Thomas Leggett
Elk Street
Hi Morrow
American Street
St. Francis Hospital
W. B. Peck
Grace Church Choir to Offer Gounod Sacred Music Program
Grace Episcopal church choir presents a Friday evening concert of sacred works by Charles Gounod including organ, cello, and vocal numbers from the Messe Solennelle and The Redemption. Miss Iva Swingley organist and Oscar Wagner celloist assist. a silver offering supports the choir fund.
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Grace Church
Grace Episcopal Church
Charles Gounod
Gounod
Iva Swingley
Oscar Wagner
Grace Church Choir Fund
Reeve Burton
Appendi citis Disease Blocked by New Life Pill
An ad notes Dr King's New Life Pills prevent aggravation of appendicitis by stimulating the stomach and bowels to prevent clogging. It claims relief from constipation biliousness chills malaria headache and indigestion. Sold for 25 cents at Joseph Emmert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
New Life
Pilla
Joseph Emmert
Pineules for the Kidneys Sold In Local Market
Pineules are described as small golden globules that act on the kidneys and purify the blood. A 30 day trial costs 1.00 and is marketed by H. J. Moogk and C. P. Guenther for relief from backache rheumatism lumbago and fatigue.
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H. J. Moogk
C. P. Guenther
Quiet Wedding for Florence Propp and Albert Altenbern
Miss Florence Propp and Albert J. Altenbern wed at St. John's parsonage at 7 16 o clock on Wednesday evening. Rev F Holke officiated and the couple will reside with the bride's parents at 120 Center Street. Attendants were Miss Hulda Davis and Albert Young. The bride, a Freeport native, attended local schools and belongs to St John's church. The groom, son of William C Altenbern of Erin township, has worked at the Henney Buggy Company in Freeport and also attends St John's church.
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Florence Propp
Albert J. Altenbern
St. John's Church
F. Holke
Surprise Birthday for Mrs Beebe at 42 Dexter Street
Twenty friends surprised Mrs. Ralph Beebe on her birthday at 42 Dexter Street last night. The event was a notable success with the group presenting her a set of dishes as a remembrance. Attendees enjoyed social time, games, amusements, and refreshments.
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Ralph Beebe
Dexter Street
Economical tub meets at Kunz home for card party
The Economical tub gathered yesterday afternoon at Mrs. F. J. Kunz residence. Euchre was played and prizes awarded to Mrs. Ther esa Koehler and Mrs. Natalie Er fert. The group meets biweekly at members' homes with cards and refreshments. Dues fund year end charity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. J. Kunz
Theresa Koehler
Natalie Erfert
Mrs Elson to entertain with readings and music
Mrs M V B Elson will entertain at a musical at her home on upper Stephenson street tomorrow afternoon at 4 o clock. The program includes readings by Miss M Barnes and musical numbers by Miss Rosa Vollrath Miss Maud Elson Miss Iva Swingley and Mr Edwin Rotzler.
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M. V. B. Elson
Upper Stephenson Street
M. Barnes
Engagement Announced Miss Florence Allington to William Rother mal
The engagement is announced between Miss Florence Allington daughter of Mr and Mrs Edward Allington Sr and William Rothermal a Freeport resident employed as an electrician at Illinois Central railroad Freeport shops.
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Florence Allington
William Rothermal
Miss Allington
Edward Allington
Rothermal
Illinois Central Railroad
Freeport
Miss Holmes Hosts D F Club Evening
Miss Beulah Holmes entertained members of the D F club and their ladies at 253 Liberty Street last night. Guests enjoyed social time and amusements, ending with a sumptuous repast.
Ill Health News From Local Area
Mrs George Dollmeyer remains ill with quinsy though her condition shows improvement after two weeks. Louis Teille has been moved home from St Francis hospital. Hubert Muhr, seriously ill with eryas palas, is reported improved.
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George Dollmeyer
Louis Teille
St. Francis Hospital
Hubert Muhr
On the Stage at Wallack's Theater Tonight
Dubinsky Broa Wallack's Theatre Co presents A Man of the People at the Grand to-night with The Man of the Hour as a companion piece. An entire change of specialties includes exposing the Hindu Box Mystery and revealing how the trick is done.
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Grand Opera House
Hugh Flannery, JR
Freeport
Dubinsky Bros. Wallach's
Theatre Co
Edward Dubinsky
Man of the People
Acta
Guenther
Dubinsky Broa,’ Wallack’s Theatre Co
Sunday Pictures At Grand Opera House
Sunday afternoon and night moving pictures will be shown at the Grand Opera House presented by Martin and Battershall who have received excellent notices in all towns where the pictures have been shown.
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Grand Opera House
Martin & Battershall
A Musial Comedy at the Grand March 10
Manager Flannery booked The Hall Racy a musical comedy for the Grand on March 10.
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Flannery
Township race under way with few Republican candidates
Republicans are slow to announce bids for township offices as city election proximity lures. G. O. P. may benefit from anticipated large turnout. T. M. Kauffman named for assessor and Asa Cantril for constable. Philip Molter eyed for assistant supervisor, Henry Tripus viewed for the same. Mayor Frank Lohr will not seek re election. George F. Schmelzie plans a Democratic bid for nomination.
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Henry Tripus
Frank Lohr
George F. Schmelzie
Market Report May Wheat and Cattle Close Mixed
Today's market report from Chicago shows May wheat at 1.18 43, May corn 68, May pork 817 30, May lard 9.67, and May ribs 9.17. Cattle trade includes 5,000 beeves around 4.60 to 7. Earnings show varied shifts across live cattle and sheep sections with prices listed for light, mixed, and heavy categories and sheep around 3.356 to 6.80.
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Associated Presse
Chicago
Board of Trade
Mar
Atoak
Chicago Board of Trade
C. D. Anderson
Hettinger
Stephenson Street
Cieee
Scese
Ccsee
Davis City March events and social notices
From Our Own Correspondent. March 1. The Davis City band plans a basket social in the I O O F hall on Saturday evening March 6. Edward Degunther offers a large assortment of fraternal and Easter cards at the box hall alley. Various locals and visitors are noted including Mr and Mrs W Ende and Mrs H A Flynn visiting Beloit. Frank Andres seeks Republican nomination for collector. Taxpayers urged to pay promptly as books close soon. Other items include moves, visits, and elections in local families and the reappointment of old telephone directors for three years. The annual creamery meeting is set for Friday afternoon March 5 in the I O O F hall. Dr Connell of Beloit called on professional business. Miss Julia Anderson will be operated on for tumor in Beloit. The O E Thimble club plans a March 13 meeting with Mrs Charles Becker Sr. Eugene Silkjequist, principal of Bureau IL, noted.
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Davis
Davis City Band
Edward Degunther
Box Hall
Laura Aunte Andrews
H. H. Sheckler
Clinton Snyder
Chicago
Eddie Miller
W. W. Sheckler
Ever Olson
Beloit
W. G. Ende
Wis
Walter Knoup
H. A. Flynn and Son
Ed. Miller
Bernice
Connell
Julia Anderson
O. E
Thimble
Charles Becker
Eugene Silkjequist
Bureau
IIL
When Birds of Spring are Singing at C J Liljequist store
A fragment notes a song entitled When Birds of Spring are Singing for sale at C J Liljequist furniture store at 25 cents. The item dates March 2 and lists local events including a village primary on March 9 1909 for trustees and president under No license and License parties, with polls 6am to 5pm, plus assorted community notices about visits illnesses and local movements.
Coming Events at KE and EB A Blust Halls
March 6 Prof Dawson's school and social dance at KE A Blust hall. March 9 Joe Fifers dancing school and social at KE A Blust hall. March 13 Prof Dawson's school and social. March 19 Prof Dawson's school and social dance at B A Blust hall. March 20 Prof Dawson's school and social dance at EB A Blust hall.
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Dawson
KE. A. Blust
Joe Fifer
KE. A. Blust's
KE. A. Blust Hall
B.A. Blust Hall
EB. A. Blust Hall
Rent money buys a six room house with modern amenities
Advertisements for a new six room house by E. L. Burchard at 316 Lincoln Ave offer installments with city water cistern cooking gas and a large garden lot. The note also seeks an immediate position for a stenographer with experience and salary requirements via P O Box 304.
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New
EB. L. Burchard
Lincoln Ave
Eidin
E. L. Burchard
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F. A. Read
Brin
Otto Wagner
Galena Lo
Freeport Water Co
van Buren Bt
Daily Journal In
Delivme
INTER
Ested
Samuel Markel
Lancaster Township
Lincoln Avenue
Clayton
Earl
Mr. Markel
Edw. Allington, Jr
Freeport, I
Nedia
George Barr McCutchen
W. J. Young & Co
Opp
Ireland
Fugland
Paris
Beettoerland
Healy
Naples
Fred Liebetran
IGE
Wallis
Mrs
Elson
Miss Holmes
the Grand
Moving
The
Journal
Want
TOWN
Epw. Degunther
Fetter
M. VY
Pieree
Pierce
Gale
C. J. Liljequist
Council Hall
Charles Meter
Rockford
Brandow
Darlington
Ed. Meter
Everts
Clarence Molter
Malta
H. Kruze
Sibley
Iowa
Edward Schreiber
Seward
J. J. Molter
L. Klinger
H. Harms
Ed. Heilman
Bes
Peoples
P.O. Box
Mosropoly Hotel
Lin Pattson
Care Journal
Silverware
Rogers
Olmes
Edwards
Emerick, Barrett & Co., Sable Jewel
Davenport Savings Bank
West Second Street
Davenport
Iwca
Aderials
Joan F. Dow
Henry O. Struck
Louis Hauer
W. H. Wison
Union Loan and Building Association
S. Galena Ave
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