Freeport Council 157 Urges Fraternal Memorial Day Sermon
Regular meetings of Freeport Council No. 157 United Commercial Travelers are held on the first and third Saturdays in the hall over Wright's in Freeport. The April memorial day follows the order’s constitution with April 4 as the first Sunday in April. The 9th of April marks the anniversary of the death of the first supreme secretary. councils should observe with sermons or speeches on fraternal themes. Last year Rev Beynon preached. attendance is hoped to be larger this year. Further details on time and place will be announced.
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Freeport Council No. 157
United Commercial Travelers
Wright's Clothing Store
Stephenson and
Chicago Streets
U. Cc. T
Freeport Council
Mr. Beynon
First Baptist Church
Knights of the Grip Promoting Freeport Prosperity
The traveling men network in Freeport is praised for supporting local business and city life. They are described as vital advertisers for Freeport, influencing social religious and fraternal circles across the country and bolstering the city’s overall welfare.
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Freeport
January Membership Gain for U C C T Dips to 470
January showed a modest gain of 470 members for the United Commercial Travelers, lifting total U C C T membership in the United States and Canada to 61,020. Officials attribute the small rise to holiday lingering, winter vacations, and financial stringency, but expect a stronger year ahead as the order remains resilient and future growth is anticipated.
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U. Cc. T
United States
Canadian
Freeport council selects officers for coming year
An anticipated large gathering of Freeport Council No 167 United Commercial Travelers met in Fry's block for the annual meeting. E C Grossman was chosen Senior Councilor and E L Hoile Junior Councilor. C W Liebhart named Past Councilor and J W Benston Secretary and Treasurer. Ralph Rosenstiel was Conductor and W Shook Page. Sentinel was H Diffenbaugh. Executive Committee includes S G Wagner George Hecker for two years and A C Kennedy T W Davis for one year. Delegates to Grand Council at Galesburg May 21 are E E Clawson and J W Benston with alternates C W Liebhart and T W Davis.
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Freeport Council
United Commercial Travelers
Fry's Block
E. C. Grossman
E. L. Hoile
C. W. Liebhart
J. W. Benston
Ralph Rosenstiel
W. Shook
Sentinel
W. H. Diffenbaugh
S. G. Wagner
George Hecker
A.C. Kennedy
T. W. Davis
Galesburg
E. E. Clawson
Order
Freeport's Traveling Salesmen Noted as Local Force
Freeport reports more than 150 traveling men who base in the city. They are on the road all weekdays and spend Sundays at home. Merchants should give them careful patronage as a social and business influence in Freeport.
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Freeport
Free
Aurora pastor chooses six days business over pulpit
Reverend William Forkell, pastor of Aurora’s People's Church, will preach only on Sundays and attend to bond business in Chicago six days a week. He agreed to stay until June under the condition that business comes before preaching, reflecting the church’s materialistic trend and wary stance toward traditional doctrines.
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William Forkell
People's Church
Aurora
Chicago
Forkell
Freeport
Oak Street
Evangelical Association
People’s Church
Duke Farson
Stocks and Bonds
la Salle Street
Wood
Heaven's
Hell
Made in Freeport list earns boy Lincoln set
Paul Gransdef Wagner, son of Sam Wagner, submitted a detailed list of Made in Freeport items to the Freeport Journal. A. E. Hawke has returned from a trip in northern Wisconsin counties. The funeral for Mrs. N. S. Johnson will be at 2:30 Tuesday at 189 Galena Street. U C T members urged to attend. full death notice on page today.
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Paul Gransdef Wagner
Sam Wagner
Freeport Journal
Freeport
Paul
Lincoln
A. E. Hawke
Wisconsin
N. S. Johnson
Galena Street
Johnson
Journal
Local traveling salesmen report mixed trade and bad roads
John G Oyler toured the Midwest selling gloves to 21 firms after meeting at the Palmer House Chicago. Freeport Wholesale Grocery deploys G J Briggs and Daughenbaugh across the region. Clawson and others urge road improvements while representing Calkins and Sterling firms. Several reps journeyed to Monroe Dixon Harper Cedar Rapids and Manchester amid steady orders and poor roads.
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John G. Oyler
Oyler
Middle West
Palmer House
Chicago
Dubuque
Freeport Wholesale Grocery Company
G. J. Briggs
Ad. Daughenbaugh
H. L. Guyer
Freeport
S. B. Ermold
George Scheffner
Brown & Schouer
George Bruins
Bowler & Jones
Manchester
Owa
Ward Youndt
Harper
Florence and
Baileyville
Joe Benston
E. C. Grossman
KB. GL. Hoile
Cedar Rapids
A Notre Dame Lady's Appeal for Home Rheumatism Cure
A letter from Mrs. M. Summers of Notre Dame Indiana offers a free home treatment for rheumatism including muscular and joint pain sciatica lumbago backache kidney pain and neuralgia. The method claims to dissolve uric acid and restore vitality without climate changes, with proof mailed to interested sufferers.
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Notre Dame
M. Summers
Box R
Notre Dame, Ind
Ministers Meet In City At 3 Point Next Monday
City ministers are urged to attend a 3 o clock meeting at M. CG. A. Parisor to discuss important civic matters. The notice emphasizes the empty details but underscores the expected broad participation.
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M. CG. A. Parisor
Tax Notice From Freeport Water Office Collector HaLen
Urges all taxpayers to pay promptly before books close. Visit the Freeport Water Office at 196 Van Buren St for payment. contact 104 for the office phone. Signed William J. HaLen, Collector.
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Freeport Water O
van Buren Bt
Wn. J. HaLen
Sabbath Services at Multiple Freeport Churches
A condensed notice lists Sunday activities across Freeport churches. Feinnbury Methodist Episcopal outlines services with Rev Barker and Rev Cleworth from Chicago, plus Epworth league and junior events. Grace, Trinity, Oak Street Evangelical, First U B, Second Presbyterian, First M E, First Church of Christ Scientist, First English Lutheran, First Baptist, Congregational, English Reformed, First Presbyterian, Free Methodist detail Sunday school times sermons and midweek meetings.
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Feinnbury
Methodist Episcopal Church
Barker
G. D. Cleworth
Chicago
Briggs
Epworth League
Paul Haight
Mies Fay Malverstadt
A. D. Traveler
Gracé Church
Trinity United Evangelical Church
Corner Union and
Pleasant Streets
L. C. Schmidt
State St
Sunday Bible School
A. B. Wight
Wm. Caton
K. L.C.E
Edgar Matter
Oak Street
Galena and
Locusta Sts
J. B. Norviel
Young Peole
E. G. Pratt
Christ
Second Presbyterian Church
A. H. Manus
Wallace Hall
M. E
Stephenson and Cherry Sts
C. W. McCaskill
W. McCaskill
Otning
First Church of Christ, Scientist
Stephenson Street
First English Lutheran Church
Philip H. BR. Mullen
Junior Christian Endeavor
B.S. C.E
First Baptist
Stephenson St
N.D. Gilbert
DeKalb
Taylor Ave
East Freeport
Gilbert
Freeport
Shea Ladies’ Aid
Church House
Galena Ave
Carroll
C. M. Rohrbaugh
Oyer
First Presbyterian Church
H. L. Moore
Free Methodist
Freeport 'Theosophical Society
Foley's Orina Laxative credited with saving child
A Wisconsin parent reports their three year old suffered severe constipation and high fever. After two doses of Foley's Qrina Laxative the fever subsided and the child recovered fully. The testimonial names A. Wolkysh of Casimer and H. J. Moogh with Wm. F. Jungkuns.
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Foley
A. Wolkysh
Casimer
Wis
H. J. Moogh
Wm. F. Jungkuns
Equinoctial Storm Forecast Marks March Temperature Shift
Washington March 13. W. T. Foster forecasts cross continental disturbance March 10 to 14 with a warm wave March 9 to 13 and a cool wave in eastern states March 20. Expect two storm waves on March 21, with significant magnetical activity and potential drought affecting crops across parts of the United States.
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W. T. Foster
Washington, D. C
Pacific Coast
Pacific Slope
Great Central Valleys
Eastern States
Pacific
Jupiter
Mars
Mercury
Tam
United States
Hair Health Claim for Newbro’s Herpicide Ad
An advertisement states dandruff is caused by a germ and only Newbro’s Herpicide can destroy it. It claims the product is harmless, grease free, dye free, and relieves itching while making hair glossy. Sold by druggists with a sample offer and a one dollar bottle guarantee. Geo F Swarts listed as special agent.
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Herpicide Co
Detroit
Mich
Geo
F. Swarts
Foley's Honey and Tar Ad Claims Safe Cure
An advertisement urges readers to choose Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs and colds, asserting it costs nothing to try and contains no harmful drugs. It promotes the remedy as a safe, genuine product from H. J. Moogl and Wm. F. Jungkunz despite no verifiable medical claim.
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Foley
H. J. Moogk
Wm. F. Jungkunz
H. J. Moogl
Advertised Letter List for Week Ending March 13 1909
Freeport post office lists names of unclaimed letters including Mrs Laura Booth Mrs Millie Fawber Miss Johnston Miss Benson Mrs Backus Miss Kalamyer Miss Daisy Funkman Miss Minnie Lorenz Mrs Reynolds Miss Adella Brawley Miss Laura Funkman and others. Recipients urged to state advertised date March 13 1909 to obtain letters. Postmaster ATKing signs.
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Freeport Post Office
Booth
Laura
Fawber
Millie
Backus
Katie Miss Johnston
Tillie
Benson
Ruth Miss Kalamyer
Adella Brawley
Mary R. Miss Funkman
Daisy Lorenz
Minnie
Reynolds
Little Mae
Bend It Now What Cleaning and Pressing Service
A compact ad for B B Dye Works offering cleaning and pressing services. Claims guaranteed work and no delays with pleasing results, inviting customers to send items for speedy service.
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B. B. Dye Works
Mrs Mary Harris Armor Speaks at Philadelphia Mass Meeting
The Joan of Arc of the temperance movement Mary Harris Armor bade farewell to Philadelphia at a packed Academy of Music meeting on March 25 1908 stirring a strong local option surge. She spoke again at an opera house mass meeting on Sunday March 21 at 3 pm with plans for an evening service at various church auditoriums. admission is free with a collection to defray expenses.
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Mary Harris Armor
Freeport
Philadelphia North American
Pennsylvania
New Crusade
Broad Street
Mra
Opera House
Religious Author Praises Foley Kidney Remedy
Rev Joseph H Fesperman of Salisbury North Carolina writes he suffered kidney trouble for years and a severe winter pain confined him eight days. His urine showed thick white sediment and frequent passage. After taking Foley's Kidney Remedy his pain subsided and urine normalized. He cheerfully recommends Foley's Kidney Remedy.
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Joseph H. Fesperman
Salisbury
N. C
Foley
H. J. Moogk
Wm. F. Jungkunhz
Harriet M. Burbank Piano Teacher at Studio 86
Harriet M Burbank is listed as a piano teacher at Studio 86 located on Grove Street. Contact number 9-229dtf appears in the listing.
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Harriet M. Burbank
Grove St
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Reverend William Forrell
U. C. PF
Sunkist
Sunkist Oranges For Health
Union Loan and Building Association
Freeport, Ill
Banke
S. Galena Ave
Rice Ridgeleader
End
Foster
Crors
Eral
Qcurtis
Alfred
Ron
W.W. Cremer
H. A. Lewis
F. KE
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Henry B. Marshall
Victor Fry
Homer H. Peary
A. O. Foy
Frank Riggs
R. Houseknecht
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M. Koch
John Spillard
A. F. Kotman
Henry Elmprobments Ins.Co
Atking
Joan’s OF Arc
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Young Hyson
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Lenox
Malta
C. G. Schoeffel
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