Safer Railroads Through Radical 1900s Changes
The American Railway Engineering and Maintenance of Way association promotes major safety reforms at its ninth annual convention. It urges uniform signaling, strict steel-structure inspections, and air brake testing in every freight yard, warning that costs will be high but safety gains are essential.
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American Railway Engineering and Maintenance of Way Association
Auditorium Hotel
American Railway Association
Signaling Association
Oan
Etrain
Willett Lecture on John the Apostle at Masonic Temple
Dr Willett continues studies of Peter and Paul by lecturing on John the last surviving apostle. He will discuss Johns character misunderstandings Nero era persecution and his writings. The talk is set for tomorrow evening at the Masonic temple at six o clock.
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Peter and
Paul
Willett
John
Nero
Masonic Temple
Freaport Commandery Easter Observance at Warren
Freaport Commandery to observe Easter Sunday at Warren accompanied by the temple quartette, adding musical participation to the ceremony.
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Freaport Commandery
Warren
Temple Quartette
Shoes for girl at Schmidt Wachlin Pfeiffers
A note lists affordable children’s footwear with options priced at 1 dollar 35 cents or 1 dollar 50 cents. The item is offered at Schmidt Wachlin Pfeiffer’s store, location B-19d66.
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Schmidt, Wachlin & Pfeiffer’s
Appeal Bond Filed In Firestone Estate Case
Fred M. Gund the executor of the Joseph H Firestone estate posted a 10100 bond with the county clerk to secure payment of the judgment won by Margaret Caldwell against the estate The bond equals double the judgment and costs and Joseph and Jorrey Gund signed as sureties An appeal to the circuit court has been filed with the clerk of the circuit court
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Fred M. Gund
Joseph H. Firestone
Margaret Caldwell
Joseph
Jorrey Gund
Auretics
Circuit Court
Personal visits and callers from multiple towns
A roundup of residents and visitors stopping in Freeport and nearby cities. Names include Mrs James Mitchell in Chicago, A H Ubban of Peoria in Freeport, J A Mills from Decatur transacting business, G B Turneaure in Forreston, J C Dunn of Lena, and many others from Rockford Orangeville Orangeville Des Moines Mt. Carroll Sheboygan and Bridging to Boston and Des Moines with illness, travel, and social calls noted.
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A. H. Ubban
Peoria
Freeport
J. A. Mills
Decatur
John Schrack
Orangeville
Emil Lantz
J. A. Garnes
W. F. Norton
Rockford
G. B. Turneaure
Forreston
W. F. Rockow
Winslow
A. R. Bowman
Mt. Carroll
J. C. Dunn
Citizens’ Bank
Lena
Local notices and church events announced
Mrs J Mick moves from 169 Cherry Street to 206 Williams Street the Capernaum Shrine No 4 Will meet in regular session this evening the Friday Afternoon Birthday club meets tomorrow at K of G hall full attendance desired annual bankoffering service of the Woman s Foreign Missionary society of the First M EK church will be held Sunday evening March 12 Mrs S C McNabb of China secured for the address junior rally at the First Presbyterian church Friday afternoon at 4 o clock Rev G C Shirey of Polo and Miss Keator who spent four years in mission work in China will speak everybody welcome
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J. Mick
Cherry Street
Williams Street
Capernaum Shrine
Tommorrow
K. of G. Hall
Woman's Foreign Missionary Society
M. EK
S.C. McNabb
China
Young People’s Missionary Society
First Presbyterian Church
GC. O. Shirey
Polo
Keator
Kreeport
Tam Lee Held on Theft Charge With Continuance
Tam Lee, arrested days ago for stealing $50 from Frei Hla, a local laundry proprietor, received a ten day continuance from Magistrate Bentley. A further charge for representing himself as a government officer may be pressed, with reports stating he has sought extortion in several other cities over the past year.
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Tam Lee
Frei Hla
Bentley
Gdinsel
Taty Lee
Chicaze Chintien
Pineules offer claims relief for back and kidney pains
An advertisement presents Pineules as a remedy for back aches and rheumatic pains, claiming benefits for kidneys, bladder, and blood. It asserts suitability for all ages with a satisfaction guarantee or money back and lists sellers H. J. Mgogk and C. P. Guenther.
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H. J. Mgogk
C. P. Guenther
Funeral Notices From Rockford And Nearby Homes
The Rev N B Clinch officiated at Col J C Dick funeral with services at the Farwell home on upper Stephenson street. John A Davis post G A R led graveside rites. interment at Oakland. Pallbearers listed. active pallbearers named. Funeral of Thomas Darrah held at Mrs August Fitz home on State street and St Marys church. burial at St Marys cemetery. Fred E Aldridge funeral at his North Galena residence with burial at Dakota village.
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N. B. Clinch
Episcopal Church
Rockford
J. C. Dick
R. K. Farwell
Upper Stephenson Street
John A. Davis Post
Oakland
Gen
S. D. Atkins
R. W. Burton
Leonard Stoskopf
John Burrell
J. EK. Tuckett
M. V. B. Elson
K. P. Hill
L. Munn, Jr
Edwin Hall
C. F. Hil-lroth
F. O. Keene
W. T. Caling
Thomas Darrah
Nebraska
August Fitz
State Street
St. Mary’s Church
St. Mary’s Cemetery
Fred E. Aldridge
North Galena Avenue
Dakota Village
Missionary convention opens at First Presbyterian church
The Young People's Presbyterial Missionary convention begins this evening at 7 30 at First Presbyterian with Rev W E Graham of Calvary Milwaukee delivering The Yellow Peril or the Golden Opportunity The Friday program includes services, business, studies, and meetings led by Rev C Q Shirey Dr Louise Keator Rev O KR Newcomb M I Pearson and others with addresses on The Great Command and Motive for Missions and a vesper service and supper in the church parlors.
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First Presbyterian Church
W. E. Graham
Calvary Church
Milwaukee
Louise Keator
C. QO. Shirey
O. KR. Newcomb
Winnebago
M. I Pearson
Willow Creek
This Date in History Highlights Key Events by Year
A list of historical milestones from 1628 to 1858 including plans for Massachusetts, Benedict Arnold’s resignation, end of U S land operations in 1815, U S recognition of South American independence, the death of Supreme Court figure Henry Brockholst Livingston, and other battles, inaugurations, and notable figures with birth years and places.
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Massachusetts
Benedict Arnold
United States
Great Britain
Henry Brockholst Livingston
U.S. Supreme Court
Washington
New York
Goliad
Texas
Montreal Board of Trade Incorporated
Kansas
Lucknow
Sir Colin Campbell
USGS
Slocum
Sherman
Bentonville
N.C
Paris
Godfrey Weitzel
Richmond
Dr King’s New Discovery praised in local testimonial
Mrs J P White of Rushboro Pa proclaims Dr King’s New Discovery saves lives from lung trouble. She credits the remedy with loosening a cough quickly and curing lung disease after a hopeless prognosis. Sold by Joseph Emmert’s drug store with a 50c to 1.00 price and a free trial bottle.
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Joseph Emmert
Good Business Location for Rent on Galena corners
For rent a corner store room of 40 by 60 at Galena St and Galena Ave and a second store room of 241 by 10 on S Galena Ave. Also available are several office suites in the same building. On the sixth floor a hall 60 by 60 with ante-rooms kitchen and lodge suitability. Elevator steam heat janitor service and high standard of amenities provided.
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Galena St
Galena Ave
S. Galena Ave
Miss Blanche Gould Sings Solo at Embury Church
Miss Blanche Gould will sing a solo by request at the Thursday evening meeting on March 19 at Embury Methodist Episcopal church. Many of her friends will be glad to hear her again.
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Blanche Gould
Embury Methodial Episcopal Church
Market Report with Closing Commodities and StockyardsPrices
Chicago close shows May wheat at 6 1/2, May corn 6 1/2, May oats 6 1/4, May pork 7.87, May lard 7.97, May ribs 6.17. Union stock yards quotes: Cattle 6,000 up. Beeves 4.10 to 6.54. Cows 2.00 to 5.50. Stockers 3.00 to 5.20. Hogs 4.50 to 4.85. Sheep 10,000 up to 6.45. Also bulk sales 4.55, Johnquils at Pattison & Kryder’s.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Board of Trade
Union Stock Yards
Driving Gloves At The KE W 8 13dlw
A short item lists gloves for driving street wear comfort and dress offered at KE. W 8 13dlw with emphasis on a selection of gloves categorized for different uses and occasions. The note reads like an advertisement snippet from a catalog or store window listing.
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F. A. Read
the Daily Journal
Kadie
Walton
Win Walton Neph
The
Journal
Emerick, Barrett & CO
Stephenson St
Freeport, Illinois
Maintenance of Way Association
Dr. Willett
Commandery
Crqutre
St PeYersorm Streets
Medd
ANT Revord Turnishead Roomie
Pirie
Bengstons
Stephenson Street
Lower Court
James Mitchell
al Eisenhauer
Dixon and Sterling
J. W. Smith
G. BR. Ebersole
R. Barker
Marie Barrett
Helen Grant
C. H. Eldredge
Des Moines, Towa
O. EK. Heard
Walter
Jonathan Wagner
A. A. Thomas
McAllister
Okla
Cornelia S. Richards
West Street
Aaron Clarno
W. R. Pertolle
A. Mullenberg
Sheboygan, Wis
Charles Opel
Des Moines
Samuel D. Page & Co
Opel
Alice Stoskopf
Boston
Helen Read
Stoskopf
Louis Stoskopf
Bridgeport, Conn
Case
Ealth
Dakota
Missionary Convention
M. B. Marvin, Ag’t
Brown & Dollmeyer
G. A. Rogers
Today’s Market Report
Southern Illinois
Pattison & Kryder’s
Chicago Board of Trade
F. J. Miner & Co
Roous
C. D
Anderson
Everwear
Santos
Rio
Japan
California
Minnesota
Purrell Brothers
Galeng
van Buren St
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