Nelson McGovern Title Bout Draws Huge Philadelphia Crowd
In Philadelphia on March 14 Battling Nelson and Terry McGovern prepared for a six round bout at the National Athletic Club. Gate receipts near 17 000 with Nelson and McGovern slated to share about 12 750. Officials expect top turnout as fans from Boston to Chicago converge for what may be the era’s most notable pugilistic event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Nelson
Terry McGovern
National Athletic ‘Club
Boston
Chicago
McGovern
Tommy Murphy
Jack McGuigan
Jeffries-Sharkey
New York
Jeffries
Fitzgimmons
Jeffries-Corbett
San Francisco
Corbett-McCoy
Corbett-Sharkey
Ruhlin-Fitzsimmons
New_York
Ruhlin-Sharkey
Sharkey-McCoy
McGovern-Erne
Jeffries-Fitzsimmons
San Franco
Jeffries-Ruhlin
Local Residents Improve After Hospital Stays
Mrs. Frank Carpenter returns home from St. Francis hospital after illness. T. S. Gemmill, assistant postmaster, shows marked improvement. Mrs. Charles Langenstein recovers from Sunday operation. Miss Alice Campmeier, operated on Saturday, is convalescing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Carpenter
St. Francis Hospital
T. S. Gemmill
Charles Langenstein
Alice Campmeier
Baby Girls and Boys Born to Local Families
Mr and Mrs Samuel Derr of Clark Avenue welcomed a baby girl. Mr and Mrs John Gaulapp of Arcade addition welcomed a baby girl. Baby boys arrived for Mr and Mrs Christ Sager of Whistler Street Mr and Mrs Art Hille of Organ Factory addition and Mr and Mrs Fred Kutzke of Empire Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Derr
Clark Avenue
John Gaulapp
Arcade
Christ Sager
Whistler Street
Art Hille
Organ Factory
Fred Kutzke
Empire Street
Farewell Party for Dan Brown by Clerks Union
Dan Brown was honored with a farewell party at the clerks union hall last evening attended by about twenty five guests. The event ended with refreshments and reflected the community's regret as he departs to assume new duties in South Bend Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Brown
Clerks’ Union
Mr. Brown
Clerks’ Association
South Bend
Ind
Paules Purchases New Delivery Wagon
F. J. Paules has added a new delivery wagon to his business fleet. The purchase signals expansion and improved service for customers in the local area.
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F. J. Paules
Funeral Rites Mark Solemn Requiem at St Marys
Large attendance at a solemn requiem mass for Joh Rau held at St Marys Church with Rev Father Croke officiating. An out of town procession accompanied by the Knights of Columbus Saengerbund and Modern Woodmen. interment at St Marys cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Maep's
Joh Rau
St. Mary's Church
Father Croke
Germata Schehgerbund
Knights of Columbus
Saengerbund
Blacksmiths’ Union
Str Mary’s Cemetery
George McCarty
T. T. McMahon
John O'Mara
Charles Moers
Knights of the Globe
John Fleck
R. M. Gill
Modern Wood
Peter
Ray
Mrs. Reardon
Warren
M. W. Gleason
Dubuque
John A. Gleason
Chi-Caro
James Gleason
Minnesota
Vaudeville at the Grand Shines Despite Storm
A large Tuesday audience applauded the Grand vaudeville show with Haverly and McRea, Fay Coley, Tulsa, Fitzhugh and Bessie Lee. New acts delight, zylophone solo impresses, and the kino drome films amuse from start to finish. Matinees continue daily with souvenirs for ladies and candy for Saturday children.
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Haverly
McRea
Fay
Coley
Tulsa
Fitzhugh
Bessie Lee
Barry
Walford
Miss LeGray
Will
Mystery Over Name In Tulsa The Grand
Manager Knorr cannot reveal Tulsa real name unknown to him. Kohl Castle firm holds the secret under contract to withhold it from the public until her American engagement ends. The vaudeville actress is described as a French noblewoman with a rumored fortune and stage love.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tulsa
the Grand
Knorr
R. Knorr
United States
Kohl & Castle
Knomr
Important meeting at Second Presbyterian Church Tonight
Residents urged to attend a very important business meeting at the Second Presbyterian Church parlor starting at 7:80 p m. A social hour will follow the session for members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Second Presbyterian
Second Presbyterian Church
Illinois Central Pay Car Rolls Through City
The Illinois Central pay car visited the city today delivering payroll payments to railway workers. Local residents observed the arrival and noted the car drew a small crowd near the station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois Central
Mother and Child Use Scott's Emulsion for Strength
The ad urges mothers to take Scott's Emulsion to nourish both mother and child, claiming pregnancy doubles appetite but not strength. It argues that luxury or overwork weakens a woman and promotes the emulsion as a dependable nonjaful food to overcome such conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
Rockford Interurban agent overthrows station control in Winnebago
George Ades, agent at Winnebago, attempted to take charge of the Freeport bound interurban car and keep the Winnebago station. Rockford officers arrived, demanded the keys, and Ades surrendered. F. S. Walters assumed control at Pecatonica. Manager Ellis deplored the incident.
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Rockford
Winnebago
George Ades
Fletcher
Ades
Buffalo
Freeport
Bilis
Glenny
Jack Prial
F. .S. Walters
Pecatonica
Ellis
Timeline of notable events from 1369 to 1894 in brief
A compact sequence listing battles births deaths and milestones from 1369 through 1894. It includes the Battle of Ivry, Edwards exile return, Marco Polo era dates, explorations, charters, deaths of Byng Marx Klopstock Sparks Pinkney Wellman and the opening Niagara bridge and Cherokee Strip events among others.
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Monteil
Edward IV
England
Fernando Cortez
John Russell
Earl of Bedford
Battle of
Ivry
Roger Williams
Providence
R. I
Simon Morin
Northampton
Mass
Countess of Falconberg
Oliver Cromwell
John By
Rienzi
Miss
Robert F. Pinkney
Karl Marx
Boston
Cherokee Strip
Walter Wellman
New York
Well Worth Trying Says Vermont Pension Attorney
W. H. Brown of Pittsfield Vermont praises Dr King’s New Life Pills as the next best thing to a pension. He says they keep his family in splendid health providing quick relief for headache constipation and biliousness at 25 cents guaranteed at Joseph Emmert's drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Brown
Pittsfield
Dr. King
Joseph Emmert
Sta yers clears out ladies shoes at steep sale
Sta yer & Co conducts a clearing sale offering ladies fine shoes marked down from 4.00 and 83.60 grades to 2.48. Local shoppers can snag bargain styles at reduced prices during the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stayer & Co's
Reynolds of Canon City Passes After Lifelong Public Service
Reynolds, a prominent Canon City businessman born in Canton Ohio on September 26 1850, died the morning of the report. He married Maggie Sheetz of Freeport. seven children survive. He led banks in Colorado including elements of the First National in Leadville and helped found seven banks. He served as Colorado State Bankers Association president and was a Republican and friend of William McKinley. He contributed generously to charity and helped fund the First Presbyterian church in Canon City.
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Reynolds
Freeport
Maggie Sheetz
M. M. Sheetz
Canon City
Sheetz
Canon Cuy
First Presbyterian Church
Ganon City
Mr. Reynolds
Canton
Ohio
Eagle Woolen Mills
United States
Canon City Paper
Colorado State’ Bankers’ Association
Cooper
Board of ‘Education
William McKinley
Wasted Lives in Freeport Mi o Na Remedy Offered
An advertisement from Freeport promises Mi o Na stomach remedy by Wm F Jungkunz. It claims a weak stomach causes sleeplessness headaches and debility and offers a money back guarantee if it does not cure. A large box costs 60 cents with payment only upon restoration of health.
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Freeport
Wm. F. Jungkunz
Local business updates and club event notices
Miss Marie Nolan resumes position at P A Gochnaur millinery store. John Schwarz Sons announces a large spring stock for sale at their paint and wallpaper outlets. Martha Washington Thimble club sewing circle plans a St Patrick's Day party Saturday 2 to 4 at EK of G hall with 10 cent admission. May Anslinger joins F A Read store and Helen Grant moves to millinery at the same firm. Etta Saeger shifts from dry goods to the millinery department.
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Marie Nolan
P. A. Gochnaur
John Schwarz & Sons
Martha Washington Thimble Club
G. Hall
May Anslinger
F. A. Read
Helen Grant
Etta Saeger
Ary
Savanna Library Criticized Over Religion Book Shortage
An editorial in the Chicago Inter Ocean, republished by the Savanna Times, condemns Savanna Ill public library January lending as failing to include any religion titles. It questions how local ministers and Christians could be unable to read and mocks the town for neglecting religion in its home circulation.
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Savanna
Chicago Inter Ocean
Savanna Times
Metropolis
Ill
The
Weekly Times
Commonwealth
Aetna RS
Carroll County
State
Mississippi
Mlinois
Iowa
Public Library
Peoria
Bloomington
Galesburg
Springfield
Lincoln
Quincy
Joliet
Aurora
Chicago
Allamart’s Up-to-Date Women Also Learn To Bake
Joseph Emmert notes a dictum that a wife must bake wash sing and play to be valued and links this belief to a recipe called Rocky Mountain Pea as an example of expected domestic skills in the community.
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Allamart
Tony
Joseph Emmert
Town Board Meeting Audits Bills Saturday Evening
Town Clerk Thos Lawless calls a regular town board meeting for auditing bills at 7 30 p m on Saturday March 17. Citizens with town bills should present them at the clerk’s office promptly. Also notices a closing out sale of I M Willies grocery at 128 Chicago Street Freeport with stock moved to Mercantile Closing Sale Co Chicago and C G Bradley in charge. May include fixtures and beer advertisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawless
I. M. Willie
Chicago Street
Freeport
Mercantile Closing Sale Co
Chicago
C. G. Bradley
Atock
H. B. Erp
Daily Journal Delivers Citywide Service for a Week
The Daily Journal announces citywide delivery extending to all neighborhoods for a seven day period. Residents gain access to the newspaper at homes and businesses during the promotional run.
Oshkosh Settlement Work Report and Team Player Departures
February work at the King’s Daughters’ Settlement shows 28 open days and 879 attendees across meetings and classes. Oshkosh loses three players as A J Dolan moves to Des Moines, while John Moore and Frank Graves consider offers from Interstate league clubs and may depart by month’s end.
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King’s Daughters’ Settlement
Sunshine Circle
H. H. Circle
Graded Union
Boys’ Club
Oshkosh
A. J. Dolan
John Moore
Frank Graves
Dolan
Des Moines Club
Ter
Des Moines
Des Moines Club, Shat Being the Position He Played With the Oshkosh
Moore
Graves
Michigan
Indians
Ohio
Mir
Breath of Life Promises Lung Health Cure
Mrs. Or A Stephens of Port Williams reports a miracle from Dr Kine New Discovery stopping a two year cough and curing suspected consumption. The ad touts gorilla like lungs as proof and offers bottles at 50 cents and 1.00 with a free trial bottle.
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Or A. Stephens
Port. Williams
Joseph
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Porary
Savan
Allington
the Daily Journal
New Shoe Store
Arn Baking Powe
Victor Patent
Ort
Dia
Kuehner Bros
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