Personal mentions of travels and visits cross many towns
Albert H Manus returned from Silver Creek to visit his ill father. Mr and Mrs Robert Darrow of Blanchardville visited friends in Freeport and will go to Warren. Michael Rigney, brother of Stephen, returned from Texan California and western states after two months away. J F Murphy and John Murphy came from Monroe after funeral. Mrs Emanuel Runkle and Shirley of Winslow visited Freeport with Nira. J B Jackson and Lester Portner returning with her. John Blunt of Joliet visiting Frank Blunt’s home. Fran Heege also visiting. Mrs W H Fall returned from Washington DC after inaugural festivities with Mr Fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert H. Manus
Silver Creek
Robert Darrow
Blanchardville
Freeport
Warren
Michael Rigney
Stephen Rigney
Red Oak
Texan
California
J. F. Murphy
John Murphy
Monroe
Joliet
Frank Blunt
Fran Heege
Blunt
Hall's Catarrh Cure Advertisement Debunked Suspicions
An old ad promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure with a $100 reward for uncured cases. It cites endorsements from Walding Kinnan Marvin and notes internal action on blood and mucous surfaces. The text also advertises Hall's Ostarrh Cure and Hall's Family Pills with prices and testimonials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
Walding, Kinnan & Marvin
John Dreyfus Freed After Disorderly Conduct Arrest
John Dreyfus was arrested Sunday for beating a board bill and again Tuesday at the Illinois Central depot on disorderly conduct. He paid his fine this afternoon and was released. He planned to head straight to Chicago once leaving the station, vowing not to take any chances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Dreyfus
Ilinois Central
Liberty
Chicago
Will of Catherine Staeger Probate Names Cedarville Heir
The last will and testament of Catherine Staeger of Cedarville has been probated in the county court. All property goes to William Vore of Cedarville. Reuben Siegfried named executor. Will dated December 18, 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine Staeger
Cedarville
William Vore
Reuben Siegfried
Tax Collectors Report for Waddams Town
Sherman Shippy tax collector reports to the county treasurer with figures: Amount charged 11,485.19 Delinquent 287.11 Collected 11,148.08 Commission 22.96.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman Shippy
Waddams
Eeas
Post Card From Capt Stewart In California
Edward Grant received a St Patrick day card from Capt William Stewart who is ending the winter in California. The card shows the flag of Erin with the harp and notes Stewart is having a fine time in Santa Ana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capt
Stewart
Edward Grant
William Stewart
California
Erin
Santa Ana
Revival Service Tonight at Embury Methodist Church
A revival service will be held this evening at Embury Methodist Church with Dr. A. D. Traveler district superintendent of the Rockford district present to preach. At the close of the meeting the second quarterly conference will be held.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Embury Methodist Church
A. D. Traveler
Rockford
Leases Hotel at Dixon Name Change to American Plan
R A Smith has leased the Nachusa house at Dixon and will immediately restore the dining room to the American plan. The hotel has operated on the European plan since last November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. A. Smith
Nachusa
Dixon
Second Cousins Married in Argyle ceremony
Miss Nellie M. Penniston and William H. Penniston of Argyle wed this morning in a ceremony conducted by Judge Heard. The couple are second cousins and began their marriage as a family union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie M. Penniston
William H. Penniston
Argyle
Heard
Motion for a new trial set for Monday at 1 30 before Judge Heard
A motion for a new trial in the Het tinger Brokhausen case will be heard Monday afternoon at 1 30 o'clock before Judge Heard. The proceedings will determine whether to grant a retrial in the ongoing legal matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hettinger- Brokhausen
Licensed to Marry Me Penniston Argyle Nellie Penniston
A notice records a marriage license for H. Penniston of Argyle and Nellie M. Penniston, with details indicating applicants and location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Penniston
Argyle
Nellie M. Penniston
Bama
Republicans to Meet at County Club Saturday Evening
A Republican meeting is scheduled at the County club this Saturday night at 8 o'clock. The gathering aims to discuss party matters and organize local activities with attendees from the county chapter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Club
Tax collection at Sanford & Hartman lumber office
Brigham announces tax collection at the Sanford and Hartman lumber office on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 8 AM to 5 PM. The notice identifies L A Brigham as the organizer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanford & Hartman’s
L. A. Brigham
Wanted Woman for Morning Housework
Help wanted notices indicate a woman is sought for morning housework at 208 Mackay Street. Another ad requests a competent girl for day work during the absence of a regular helper at 44 Prospect Terrace, Mrs Qobo. Both seek domestic help with dawn to midmorning or daytime hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mackay Bipek
Nous Hoy
County Cullings from Warren March items and obituary
Local notes from Warren list calls on residents traveling to Chicago Freeport and Lena and returning to town. Mentions Frank Jewell purchasing spring goods in Chicago and Earl Guild managing his father's glove factory in Freeport. Includes several visits by Mrs Williams Mrs Richards Mrs Alderson and Mrs Spearen. Obituary notes the death of Auntie Warren after long illness with M E church ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Our
Warren
Minnie Young
Nota
Frank Jewell
Chicago
Goldthorpe
Galena
Pitcher Telephone Company
Earl Guild
Freeport
Charles Guild
W. H. Glasgow
Lena
H. Williame
G. W. Lichtenberger
Apple River
John Alderson
George Spearen
W. J. Akins
Myrna
Globe Hospital
Jane Warren
Chelsea
Iive
A. L. Brink
Miss Bessie Phillips Rites Noted in Red Oak Area
Red Oak correspondent reports the death of Miss Bessie Phillips of Waddams township, born November 11, 1886, who died suddenly while visiting Nalgomis NL. She was a longtime Red Oak M E Sunday school helper. funeral at her mother’s home near Scioto Mills then Red Oak church with Cedarville burial. Sympathy sent to survivors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Oak
Vernie Bender
Mabel Stoll
DeKalb
Jennie Rabe
Basswood
Charles Lestikow
Linda K. Hutchins
Freeport
Edward Wagner
McConnell
Irene Stoll
B. Wolf
Frederick Turner
Ridott
William Bender
J. A. Circle
Jerry Price
Lizzie
William Wait
Clifford Benderig
Dr. Daly
Orangeville
Jacob Lied
Martin Reif
Grover Shippy
Preston Yeagle
Buckeye
E. D. Miller
Bessie Phillips
Nalgomis
Miss Phillips
Waddams Township
Harry
Mary Phillips
Red Oak M. E
Fred Henke
Scioto Mills
Red Oak Church
Cedarville
Phillips
Eleroy news notes and republican caucus planned
From Our Own Correspondent Eleroy March 14 Mrs H F E Plasch visited Lena Saturday F H Biesemeier spent Thursday in Freeport Mrs N D Hart and children Buena Vista stayed a week with her mother Mrs I red Fluegel L R Wagner spent Saturday in Pearl City Miss Victoria Moore visited Dr Dobbins in Elgin Mrs F H Biesemeier stayed in Lena Wednesday The Republican caucus will be held Saturday March 20 at the elevator to nominate town candidates
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena
Bees Laxative Cough Syrup Ad For Colds
Colds this season relived with Bees Laxative Cough Syrup. Laxative action cleanses the system. Pleasant to take. Best for children with coughs colds croup and whooping cough. Sold by H J Moogh and C P Guenther.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Moogh
C. P. Guenther
Penitentiary Sentence Given by Judge Heard
Stilson Courtney was sentenced to Joliet Penitentiary this afternoon by Judge Heard. His motion for a new trial was overruled. The 2nd day of each January, while he remains in prison, is to be spent in solitary confinement. Miller, charged with the same offense, pleaded guilty as an accessory after the fact and will be given a falgant sentence tomorrow, effectively granting him a new trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stilson Courtney
Joliet
Heard
Miller
Shidie
Saved His Leg by Arnica Balm in Wisconsin Letter
A reader from Water town Wisconsin writes how eczema, years of doctor failures, and skin issues were cured by Arnica Balm. The letter claims relief from sores burns scalds and rashes, priced at 250. at Joseph Emmet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ry A Swemson
Watertown
Wis
Joseph Emmet
March events listed by organizations in Freeport paper
A long OCR fragment lists upcoming activities from organizations such as Masons, Germania society, Kings Daughters, and Ball club. It includes schools, meetings, Easter events, dances, card parties, and elections scheduled from March through April, with venues like Masonic temple and Odd Fellows hall noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic School of Metrieioe
O Tates
L.E
Aly
St. Margaret's Guild
Masonic Teaple
March 18 A Broken Idol
March 2 The Smart Set appears in the issue with notes on entertainment and cultural offerings. The brief item highlights a performance or feature tied to the periodical’s arts page.
Market Summary From Chicago Board of Trade Prices
May wheat and corn close mixed with wheat at 1.1614 and corn 0.66154. May oats 0.643. May pork 17.62 65. Cattle trades at 3500 head and hogs 28000 with light declines. Board quotations list edge end values for wheat corn and pork with several months shown. St. Patrick's day party noted at Rollaway Rink on March 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Associated Press
Chicago
Board of Trade
Chicago Board of Trade
C. D. Anderson
Hettinger
Stephenson Street
C.e
Rollaway Rink
Also Mentioned on This Page
F. A. Read
Otto Wagner
Galena Street
W.j.young & Ga
German Bank
W. R. Mansfield
Daily Journal
Deliv
George Schmidt
Stephenson
Troy
Patek
Sluiter & Brauer
S. Galena Avenue
Wise Age Nurseries
John M. Wise
Freeport, Ill
Freeport Laundry
Schlott & Shaver Laundry
Hart's Senitery Laundry
Cascade Laundry
Wish It
W. H. Fall
Washington, D. C
James R. Cowley
Foll
Elke
Freeport Lodge of Elks
Bee
Peoples
Theonti
Andress
J. G
Osceola
Dallat Journal
Galena Avis
Ieee “Modernerane
New
Chen
Weili
Eleroy
Robson
A.J. Robson & Co
Brewster House
3Rd Ward Drug Store
Morrie Falkenstein
Hortse
Hayes & Kettle
Mechanic Streets
Ofes Folkenstein
Merck & O’brien
Chicago St
Edw. Allington, Jr
Home Cottage Stable Bank Store
Severn Fine Residences
Birgaina
Ralph B. Rosenstiel
John Schwarz & Sons
Galena St
House of Quality
GEO
Mnenga
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