Personal notices spread across Amboy and Freeport region
Local society notices list William Russell in Amboy, Samuel Smith visiting Freeport, and Mrs. Nelson Reed of Lena among others. Several residents travel to Chicago, Dixon, Sterling, Wausau, Evansville, and Evans ton area for visits or events. Other entries mention court and railway work, with Miss Lillian Conahan returning home from Dixon and Mrs. J. F. Bertalot heading to Evans ton for a sister's illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Rehbeck
Baileyville
Samuel Smith
Argyle
Nelson Reed
Lena
Fred Gray
Chicago
M. M. Baumgartner
Ida Hale
A. V. Garrettaon
HH. B. Witte
Earl City
L. Courtney
Amboy
Freeport
Charles Britstein
Kewanee
Hugh Flannery, Jr
Dixon
M. J. Hilton
Ralph Teach
Sterling
A. G. Briggs
A. L. Wise
Wausau
B. J. Glaw
Springfield
A. Glaw
Blaser
Winslow
Freefort
Montpelier
Idaho
Lillian Conahan
Otelia Fitzpatrick
Mra
Mra. J. F. Bertalot
Evanston
B. J. Lombard
Pearl Hurdle
Polo
George Derby
M. J. Smith
Jon
Jessie Sullivan
Monroe
D. J. Sullivan
A. D. Shaffer
Westville
City
Sadie Shaffer
John Lebkicher
F. A. Gochnaur
Perkins
Daniel Reiley
William Wells
Vegetable Roads in Presaived Oars Ver
A fragmentary item reports vegetable roads and oars in a local district. The note is sparse with unclear dates or names, but indicates infrastructure or transport mentions within a community update.
Gas Franchise Extensions Pass Under Star Chamber Review
Freeport city council grants extended time for gas and electric plant construction and renews the Freeport Gas Light & Coke franchise at $1 per thousand feet starting May 1. The action follows closed sessions with Mayor Dittmar and aldermen approving amended Gregory and Freeport franchise terms amid protests over plant locations and a call for proper house numbering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport Gas Light & Coke Company
Charles FE. Gregory
Star Chamber
Freeport
Gregory
Alderman McGovern
State Chamber
McGovern
Gas
Electric
Dittmar
Douglas Pattison
Ecity
Pratt
Elso
Z. T. F. Runner
City of
Ilinois
Second Ward
Third Ward
Petition and alley closures shape city sidewalk plans
Thirteen property owners petitioned for a sidewalk on the easterly Saxby avenue side from Lincoln Boulevard to Stover Street. The request was referred to the sidewalks committee. A closing of alleys near American Street was approved after debate with Alderman Lonergan voting no. The council adjourned after considering a street opening from South Galena Avenue to Empire Street. Additionally, Mr. Gregory welcomed a ten day extension to start work on a new gas plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ven
Smith
Atkins
Ofice
West Freeport
Giind Avenue
McGovern
Gregory
Third Ward
Johnson & Bennett
C. H. Kropf
Keystone Bakery
Saxby Avenue
Lincoln Boulevard
Stover Street
Prall
Efrom Mayer
American Street
Lonergan
Dittmar
Galena Avenue
Empire Street
Harden
Council
Bishop of Chicago to visit Grace Church for confirmation
On Sunday morning next the Rt. Rev. C. P. Anderson will visit Grace church to perform confirmation at the usual quarter to eleven. He will address the Sunday school before the service. The Lenten service moves to this evening at seven thirty, and Holy Communion moves to Wednesday at ten. Parishioners are asked to note these changes. Other services occur as usual.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Church
C. P. Anderson
D. D
Chicago
Sick and Afflicted Update
Tommy Grant is confined to his home with rheumatism. Mrs. Joseph Hefer of Shannon, operated on at St. Francis hospital, is improving. Harold Hastings, night clerk at the Kraft house, recovering from arm abscess surgery at St. Francis hospital. Mrs. Jacobina Schacile of 48 Grand Street is ill with pneumonia at St. Francis hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommy Grant
Joseph Hefer
Shannon
St. Francis Hospital
Harold Hastings
Kraft House
St. Francia Hospital
Jacobina Schacile
Grand Street
Boxing Match Rumored Decision At Van Buren Club
Reporters found none present at last night’s bout at the Van Buren club. Street talk suggests Shane Reed appeared to win the decision over an unnamed opponent, identified to reporters as Mitchell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Buren Club
Shane Reed
Mitchell
Rev W H Fouke Visits Freeport on Ecclesiastical Tour
Naperville clergyman Rev W H Fouke traveled through Freeport en route to Stockton for the United Evangelical church conference beginning Thursday. He is a familiar figure in Freeport having led as presiding elder and served as local pastor, and he edits the K L C F oe and Sunday School Literature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Fouke
Naperville
Freeport
Stockton
United Evangelical Church
Fouke
Literaure
Conference on Social Conditions Prompted Clerical Link
About fifteen ladies from the Woman's club met the ministerial association at the Y M C A yesterday afternoon and urged that a committee be appointed by ministers to cooperate with the club committee to plan improvements for social conditions among the younger people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Club
Y. M.Q.A
Chimney Sparks Roof Fire at Locust Street Home
Fire department tackled a roof blaze at 102 Locust Street the afternoon of yesterday, traced to the chimney. Damage was slight to the structure but household goods suffered considerable water damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Mideke
Locust Street
Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children sales pitch
An old promotional notice urges mothers to keep Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children to ease feverishness constipation teething headaches and stomach troubles. It claims the powders never fail and are sold at all drug stores for 2 cents. A free trial package is offered by sending a request to Allen Olmstead Le Roy New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gray
Allen , Olmstead
le Roy
N, Y
Mosie
DeVore Club
DeVore
T’s
Card of Thanks to Neighbors and Groups
I desire to thank the neighbors and friends, also the U. C. P. and I. C. C. F., for the sympathy and assistance extended during my recent affliction. N.8. Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. C.P
Johnson
Wright & Co Shoe Dept Renovation Underway
Improvements at Wrights store affect the shoe department as walls are repainted and redecorated, bringing a refreshed look to the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wright's
Wright & Co
New Death in Big Pond Inspires Cure Miracle
Mrs. Ida Soper of Big Pond Pa recounts a near fatal lung illness, claiming Dr King’s New Discovery cured her after other remedies failed. She praises its relief of coughs colds and bronchial issues, noting a twelve year no trouble period. Trial bottles available guaranteed by Joseph Emert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Pond
Ida Soper
Joseph Emmert
Burt Brothers offers fine wall nude suits samples
Men are invited to inspect Burt Brothers samples to judge fitting and quality at Dye Works. The ad promotes a wide line of large samples as a guide to exact quality before buying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burt Brothers
B. B. Dye Works
Horses Wanted at Hayes & Kettle's Livery Barn
Morris Falkenstein known horse buyer will be at Hayes Kettle's livery barn in Freeport near Galenva and Mechanic streets until Saturday March 2. Bring 100 head of all kinds in good condition. I pay the highest market price. Moses Folkenstein address 4-30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris Falkenstein
Hayes & Kettle's
Freeport
Cogner Galenva
Atreeta
Moses Folkenstein
Debating Trio Faces Hard Talk in Beloit Clash
Freeport High School debates Janesville High School for Beloit college league honors with a strong turnout of about two hundred supporters and five interurban cars. The topic, Resolved that the United States should enlarge its navy by three battleships annually for ten years, tests teams with Freeport handicapped by illness and recent fatigue while Janesville presents a thoroughly coached squad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orange and Black
Beloit
Interurban
Freeport
Wisconsin
Janesville High School
Beloit College
United States
Illinois
Janesville
Elgin
Freeport High School
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Renta Tat
WAAR
Amvarce
STON
Jrijat
Ferien Nion
Republican
Mayer
Rawleign
OHA Vw Priguy SA
Edwar Gner
L.oy Wang
A. E Bark
A. Schulz
A. H. Wieman
G. B. Wint
Catous
Lancaster
James Reaner
Buckeye
F. W. Clingman
Committman
Harlem
Erwin Richards
Rock Grove
Moyer’s Ball
Dr. Meinert
Dakota
Kota
J.C. Templeton
Ridett
Borcher's
John Scheffner
Ett
Rat
Weuberger’s Hall
J. E. Taggart
Lorence
E. W. Goodsull
Freeport Daily
Gale
Brown & Dollmeyer
W. J Young & Co
J. Grafton
Stephenson St
Carey's Tobacco Store
Brewster House
William Russell
M. M. Alfers
Furreston
Miss Rockow
C. W. Wilcoxon
Belgidere
Ta Ves
Coxon
Gardanor
Northwestern Railroad
Helvidere
Wae Killer
Toronto
Thoman Orute
Charles
Gregory Make
Brokhausen
Freeport Company
Younglove
Gibler
Committee On Sewers
Freeport and
Bower City Fac
Ulty
Donald Breed
Alfred Wagner
Hofster
Literary Societies
Sigma. Delta Literary Society
Forum
Hele
Henry & CO
Toledo
Ander
Cheney
Em. Walding
RINRA
The
Journal
Webb
Mark
Laura Davis
Talking Machines
Victor
Columbia Records
Cable Co
Geo. A. Stemm
Galena Bt
N. Y
the Daily Journal
George S Schmidt
Tephenson
Troy
Piano Rentina Clus
DeVore Piano Co
Hettinger
Freeport, Ill
Koenig Furniture Co. House Furnishers
Equale & Bissell
Bissell
Koenig Furniture Co
Vadertas
Tilinete
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