School board to consider sanitary upgrades and election
Cap and gown policy upheld as students oppose headwear. Committee visits Delavan and Janesville to study school sanitation, recommends bids for drinking fountains and improved heating and ventilation. Hildreth Farwell and Smith named to lead April annual school election with judges selected.
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Board of Education
Public Library
Third Ward
Raines
Messrs. Hill, Graham, Breed and Smith
Delavan
Janeaville
Messrs. Smith, Breed and Hill
Bergman
Messrs. Hildreth, Farwell and Smith
Lena Woman Expires After Heart Disease Sufferer
Carrie Crotzer, aged, died at 4 this morning at her brother F. Crotzer’s home in Lena after years of heart disease. She was active in Amity Lutheran Church and the W C T U, and she leaves brothers W H, A S, L F Crotzer and Mrs Reuben Lower. Nephew I B Crotzer of Freeport attends funeral. Alma Stamm visited relatives. other local notices accompany.
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Lena
Carrie Crotzer
F. Crotzer
Miss Crotzer
Amity Lutheran Church
W.C.T. U
W. H
A. S
L. F. Crotzer
Reuben Lower
Crotzer
Freeport
Alma Stamm
L. D. Overstreet
Rockford
Catherine Albee
Wm. Koenig
George Schoeny
New Orleans
Aaron Kemper
Philadelphia
Kate Albee
Emma Damert
Chicago
J.C. Lampert & Co
Elmer Horstmeier
Orangeville
Rockford Beats Freeport High Basketball Teams
Freeport High School sent its first and second basketball squads to Rockford last evening in a bid to scalp opponents. Rockford defeated the first team 36 to 26 and the second 89 to 22, with players blaming the slick, larger floor for their poor showing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport High School
Rockford
Rockford Bunch
License to Marry for Fred H. Staas and Minnie M Olthoff
A marriage license is issued in Kent to Fred H. Staas and Minnie M. Olthoff. The ceremony location and date are not listed in the fragment. This item records a civil action authorizing marriage between the named individuals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred H. Staas
Kent
Minnie M. Olthoff
Loran
Oaene
One Hundred Dollars Reward For Catarrh Cure
Local notice offers a reward for a catarrh cure that Hall’s OsOeterh Cure cannot cure. The Cheney firm of Toledo endorses F Cheney and offers assurance of reliability in business dealings. A testimonial line claims the product acts on blood and promises per bottle.
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Hall
Cheney
Toledo
Pyre
F. Cheney
Seace & Marvin
Audit engagement for Freeport city finances set
The aldermen committee named by the Freeport city council has hired Charles H. Green to conduct an exhaustive audit of city accounts covering twelve years. Green’s Northwestern University training and experience in municipal finance and Chicago firms are cited as qualifications.
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C. W. Harden
H. F. Dorman
Ford
W. Gibler
Charles H. Green
Freeport
Green
Northwestern University
Evanston
Inl
Chicago
Will probate records reveal bequests to orphans and relatives
The Freeport will of Joseph Sieferman leaves 300 to the Franciscan Sisters of the Sacred Heart for St. Vincent Orphanage. He names three children as heirs and William Lieferman as executor with a forfeit clause for any heir who contests the will. A second probate records Patrick Reedy’s will dated October 22, 1906, leaving $1,000 to niece Margaret Ryan and the remainder to his widow Mary Reedy.
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Joseph Sieferman
Freeport
Wm. Sieferman
Caroline Bangasser
Mary Weber
Franciscan Sisters of the Sacred Heart
St. Vincent
William Lieferman
Patrick Reedy
Margaret Ryan
Mary Reedy
Petition Filed for Stephenson Street Improvement
A petition to improve Stephenson street from the current brick pavement to the city limits has been filed with the county court clerk. City council passed the ordinance February 1 calling for cement curbing and brick paving using No 1 vitrified bricks. William Knipschild named commissioner to prepare the assessment. Total cost including levying and collecting is $6,430 for 650 feet of paving.
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Stephenson Street
William Knipschild
The Church in Politics Address at Y M C A Meet
The W C T U held a Thursday afternoon meeting at the Y M C A with Miss Musser presiding Rev Norveil of the U B church spoke on The Church in Politics noting the liquor interests' political influence and urging a militant church. Plans were announced for a county institute at Winslow March 25 26 and the visit of Mrs Mary Harria Armor on March 21. Committees were appointed to manage Armor meetings.
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Y. M.C. A. Aftors
Miss Usser
Norveil
U. B. Church
Church
Cause of Falling Hair and Dandruff Cure
Falling hair is caused by dandruff which harbors a germ destroying hair vitality. Cure dandruff to stop hair loss. kill the germ to cure dandruff. Newbro's Herpicide claims to kill the dandruff germ and also serves as a hair dressing. Sold by druggists. sample offer and dollar bottle guarantee.
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Newbro
Herpicide Co
Detroit
Mich
Geo. F. Swarts
Revival Services Planned at Embury Methodist Church
Gospel meetings at Embury Methodist Church have drawn good attendance nightly this week. Revival services continue next week with a men’s mass meeting tomorrow at 8 30 pm led by Mr Briggs and a male chorus and quartet. Rev G D Cleworth of Chicago will speak and again tomorrow at 7 30 pm he will read as Mr Briggs conducts a large chorus choir. The earnest preaching of Rev Cleworth is greatly enjoyed and you are invited to hear him.
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Embury Methodial Church
Mr. Briggs
G. D. Cleworth
Chicago
Rev
Cleworth
Returns to Work at Moline Plow Company
Otto Wieck of McConnell resumes his position with the Moline Plow Company after a six weeks lay-off caused by a sprained ankle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Wieck
McConnell
Moline Plow Company
Revolts at Cold Steel and a Promising Cure
Mrs. M. E. Fisher of Detroit reports doctors urged surgery for severe rectal trouble. She writes she used Dr. King’s New Life Pills and was wholly cured. Pills claim to prevent appendicitis cure constipation and headache, 25 cents at Joseph Emmert’s.
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M. E. Fisher
Detroit
Mich
Dr. King
Joseph Emmert
Decrease in Male Teachers Noted in Illinois Schools
State Superintendent Blair highlights long term trends in Illinois education including a sharp drop in male teachers over the last century while women teachers steadily rise. The March Educational Press Bureau issue details school costs, district finances, wage histories from 1860 to 1908, and attendance tables for graded and ungraded schools.
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Blair
Educational Press Bureau
Illinois
Blair Bays
Enrollment Decline in Early 1900s Schools
Reading from a historical note, enrollment in graded schools fell compared with 1901, noting 71,468 more pupils in 1908 than 1901, while one room schools saw a drop of 47,044 pupils relative to 1901, indicating a broad decline in overall school attendance during the period.
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Ees
Big Meeting for Men at Embury M E Church Tomorrow
A citywide invitation calls all men to a mass meeting at Embury M E Church tomorrow afternoon. The M C A and the church Men’s League organize with Rev G D Cleworth of Chicago as speaker on The Negative vs The Positive Life. A strong musical program features Mr Briggs and a male quartet.
Rockford hosts declamatory contest planning for girls
Miss Alice Bidwell of Freeport High meets eight Illinois high schools at Rockford College to organize a girls oratorical contest. Represented schools include Belvidere Freeport Marengo East Aurora West Aurora Joliet Sycamore DeKalb and Elgin. First contest planned for Rockford College in early May. Freeport High received eight Smithsonian Institute volumes sent by Congressman Lowden, met with appreciation.
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Alice Bidwell
Freeport High School
Rockford
Illinis
Rockford College
Belvidere
Freeport
Marengo
East Aurora
West Aurora
Joliet
Sycamore
DeKalb
Elgin
Smithsonian Institute
Lowden
Local church and club events for Sunday and Monday
St Margaret s guild meets with Miss Alice Frueh Monday afternoon. King's Daughters Settlement board holds monthly business meeting Monday at 3 at the home. Pearl City News notes Mrs Susie Aldrich and son visit from Freeport to see her parents the Wim Terry family planning move to Pierre S D late March. Mannon orchestra backs Epworth League event Sunday at 6 30 with cornet solo piano by Flora Mayer and Morgan leading. Rev J B Norviel will address the Settlement home Sunday March 7 at 4 with Burnwood duet and songs. Bible school at 3 and a full class room last Sunday invites friends.
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Board of Managers
King’s Daughter's Settlement Home
Pearl City
Susie Aldrich
Freeport
Wim. Terry
Pierre
S. D
Mannon
Epworth League
M. E
Saengerbund Meeting Sees New Full Member Added
The Freeport Saengerbund held its regular monthly meeting last evening. Emil Brauchli was admitted as a full member, and the group urged older members to attend more regularly. Plans were discussed for another concert in late April.
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Saengerbund
Freeport Saengerbund
Emil Brauchli
Allen's Foot-Ease advertised relief for tight shoes
A vintage ad promotes Allen's Foot-Ease to help people wear smaller shoe sizes. It claims immediate relief for dancing party footwear and new shoes, with samples and an address in LeRoy, New York.
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Alen
Allen
Olmsted
LeRoy
Roller Skating Tonight at Moogk’s Grocery Ad
Fragments indicate a local notice about roller skating tonight and a money saving trade at Moogk's grocery. Read the Journel's want column for details.
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Moogk’s
Iohn
Journel’s Want
Illinois Governor Deneen Meets President Taft in White House
Illinois Governor Deneen and his staff visited the White House where Taft greeted them warmly in the East Room. Miss Dorothy Deneen was introduced to the president, and the delegation exchanged long, cordial talks on general topics. Senator Hopkins hosted a banquet at the New Willard with Speaker Cannon and Senator Cullom before the party heads to Springfield.
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Washington
Deneen
White House
Illinois
Taft
Ihmnois
Abel Davis
Hlinois
Bernard. A. Eckhart
Chauncey Dewey
BE. R. Bliss
Randolph Smith
James R. Thompson
Rose
McCullough
Russel
Blair
Stead
Scott
Senator Hopkins
Red
New Willard
Speaker Cannon
Miss Cannon
Senator Cullom
Thellinois
Springfield
Messenger Boy closes Dubinsky Bros at Grand Theater
Dubinsky Bros Wallack's Theatre Co closes its engagement tonight at the Grand after a week of crowds. The sensational comedy drama A Messenger Boy runs with heart and clean comedy, followed by an eighteen- party vaudeville changeover, signaling a big send off for Freeport's final night.
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Dubinsky Bros
Wallack's Theatre Co
Grand
Freeport
Daily Journal Delivery Rates How It Reaches All Towns
The Daily Journal charges 10 cents a week for delivery to any part of the city. The notice outlines a universal distribution service and affordable pricing aimed at broad circulation.
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the Daily Journal
Morning passenger names drift to Chicago trips
Local listings show W H LeMasters and Miss Anna Zimmerman among morning travelers to Chicago. Several Lena residents Fred Brickner John Becker and Frank Hoppe visit Freeport and Rockford friends. Mary Madden Mayme Lawless and Miss Jessie Smith head for De Kalb Chicago Indianapolis and other destinations.
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W.H. LeMasters
Chicago
Fred Brickner
Lena
John Becker
Freeport
Mary Madden
Red Oak
Patrick Carroll
Monroe
Senate Hotel
Frank Hoppe
Anna Zimmerman
Walter Uren
Hollendale
Wic
Ida Soper Credits King's New Discovery Cure
Mrs Ida Soper of Pond Pa recounts a near death from a severe lung ailment improved by King's New Discovery after other remedies failed. She claims lasting relief and endorses the medicine which treats coughs colds sore lungs hemorrhages la grippe asthma whooping cough and related lung issues. Trial free guaranteed by Joseph Mert.
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Ida Soper
de King
Josep Mert
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Smith D. Atkins
Colorado
Daniel Sloan
St. Margaret's Guild
Alice Frueh
Harriet M. Burbank
Grove
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Cere
Robson & Co
Brewster House
Royal Baking Powpet
Taras
Winnie Taylor
Maynard
N. A. Kluck
Alla
Mayme Lawless
E. Ross
L. J Ross
Mattie Henen
Conchan
N. Erickson
Eer
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J. T. Hance
Grand Rapids, Mich
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Lanark
G. L. Hoffman
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Carroll County
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George Orkin
Dal Ta
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Samuel Josgeisbaugh
Moneague
G. A. Hevern
Chio
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Big Pond
Grand Opera House
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Guenther’s
W. J. Laible
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DeVore Club
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