Mortsuff Former Freeport Salesman Dies in Pekin
L W Motsuff once a Freeport resident died in Pekin Illinois Saturday night after a yearlong illness Brights disease named as the cause He worked twenty years as a traveling salesman for Meyer Vinegar Works Pekin is likely site of funeral He is survived by daughter Gertrude Motsuff who was studying in Fond du Lac Wisconsin and now at Pekin
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Freeport
L. W. Motsuff
Pekin
Bright
Meyer Vinegar Works
Motsuff
Gertrude Motsuff
Fond du Lac
Wis
Paving assessment filed for west Stephenson street project
Wm A Knipschfield has filed the assessment roll for paving the west 650 feet of Stephenson street with brick and cement curbing. Property owners listed with frontage and assessment totals. totals include Freeport Ry TL & P Co and City of Freeport. Total assessments amount to 6430 dollars for 650 feet of paving to Globe avenue.
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Wm. A. Knipschfild
Stephenson Street
Charles M. Saxby
Ll. R. Jungkunz
Tl. R. Jungkunz
Albert. Temple
Fi R. Jungkunz
William C. Buck
L. W. Munn
Jacob Ohtendorf
Freeport Ry. TL. & P. Co
City of Freeport
Globe Avenue
Pensions Granted to Soldiers and Widows in District
Congressman Lowden reports pension increases for Aug Kaier Morrison and others in the Eighth Illinois Cavalry Ninety second Illinois Infantry First Regiment U S Vet Engs Fifteenth Illinois Infantry Eleventh Indiana Cavalry and more. widows Annie C Freeman Rock Falls and Elizabeth A Dunn Thomson receive pensions as the cases move forward in the district shows.
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Lowden
Aug. Kaier
Morrison
Co. B
Eighth Ill
Watson W. Wright
Winslow
Co. S
Illinois Infantry
William P. Wilson
Freeport
Fifteenth
Ilinois
Walter F. Sunderland
Milledgeville
Co. D
U. S
William S. Stocking
Sterling, Co. H
Charles Parker
Stockton, Co. I
Ninety-Sixth
Wm. Long
Dixon
Co. BE
Indiana Cavalry
Annie C. Freeman
Rock Falls
William R. Freeman
Yates Sharp Shooters
Elizabeth A .Dunn
Thomson
Samuel 8. Dunn
Brokhausen Denied New Trial in Hettinger Case
Attorneys for G W Brokhausen argued for a new trial claiming misstate speed evidence and faulty court instructions. The motion was overruled. defendant given forty days to file a bond and ninety days to file a bill of exceptions if he appeals.
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G. W. Brokhausen
Hettinger-Brokhausen
Boudoir Player-Piano Praised by Mme Calve at Majestic
Mme Emma Calve lauds the DeVore piano installed at the Majestic theatre on Saturday. Graham and Guiteau note the instrument as a "wonderful" boudoir player piano with unusually sweet and sympathetic tone suited to accompanying her voice. Calve frequently uses this make on her Trans continental tours.
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Graham & Guiteau
Majestic Theatre
DeVore Piano Co
Mme
Emma Calve
Calve
Worker Injuries Reported At Illinois Central Shops
William Muellen, a worker at the Illinois Central shops, was struck in the eye by a small steel fragment on Saturday afternoon. The injury is painful but not serious. Joseph Devaney sustained a severe burn to his right ankle after stepping into an engine pit containing hat ashes on Saturday.
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William Muellen
Ilinois Central
Joseph Devaney
Tragic Death Of Florence Station Infant Albert Engle
Albert Engle aged 21 months the son of Mr and Mrs George Engle of Florence Station died Sunday morning at 6 from lung fever Funeral will be held Tuesday afternoon at 1 interment at Florence.
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Albert
George Engle
Florence Station
Florence
Death notice for John James nephew in Chicago
John James of Grove street informed of the death of his nephew John James in Chicago. Funeral planned for Wednesday. Decedent born at Galena.
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John James
Grove Street
Chicago
Decedent
Galena
Death notice for Mrs Louisa M Gockley in Pasadena
Freeport papers are requested to announce the death of Mrs Louisa M Gockley wife of Rev Amos Gockley of Chicago at Pasadena California on March 19 following.
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Freeport
Louisa. M. Gockley
Amos Gockley
Chicago
Pasadena
Calif
Freeport Hosiery Plant to Resume Operations Tomorrow
The Freeport branch of the Rockford Mitten and Hosiery Company will reopen tomorrow morning after a shutdown since last June. All of the aid force will be employed.
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Freeport
Rockford Mitten and Hosiery Company
Insurance Agents Named in City Notes
Ralph B. Rosenstiel at 107 Stephenson street represents top life accident casualty burglar and fire insurers. RK C Eiser of Ridgway MecSherry Electric Co on Van Buren street carries a line of insurance companies covering all risks.
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Ralph B. Rosenstiel
Stephenson Street
RK. C. Eiser
Ridgway-MecSherry Electric Co
van Buren Street
Dreibelbis Settles Claim With City Officials
Saturday evening Joe Dreibelbis signed a receipt to Jailor Frazier for 380 in full demand of all claims against the city of Freeport. He at first asked for 100 dollars and 50 for his trouble. The note references the preliminary hearing and trial of Courtney and Miller who were charged with robbing him.
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Joe Dreibelbis
Frazier
Freeport
Courtney and
Miller
Owls to Meet Regular Business Session
The American Order of Owls will hold a regular business meeting Tuesday evening. All members are requested to be present as business of importance will be brought before the rest by order of A Dittman president J E Stuart secretary.
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American Order of Owls
A. Dittman
J. E. Stuart
Moving to Today J B Hellman Opens Van Buren Store
J B Hellman of Sterling moves machinery and stock into the Wilcoxon building on Van Buren street and expects to start operations in Peoria within a few days. The move signals expansion into a new store room and new markets.
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J. B. Hellman
Sterling
van Buren Street
Wilcoxon Building
Florence Tax Collector Report for Waddams Town
Tax collector Philip Michael reported to the county treasurer with totals: amount charged 11,288 dollars 24 cents and delinquent 82.48. collected 11,255 dollars 81 cents. commission 225 dollars 92 cents.
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Philip Michael
Waddams
Appointment of consentor for Charles P Allen continued
Case continued as the appointment of a conservator for Charles P Allen of Freeport was set in county court today but a ten day continuance was granted.
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Charles P. Allen
Freeport
Scott's Emulsion Advertisement Claims Health Benefits
Pure cod liver oil with hypophosphites of lime and soda. touted to build fat strength enrich blood invigorate nerves and repair tissues. Request the paper name and address with four cents to receive a Complete Handy Atlas of the World from Scott and Bowne at 409 Pearl Street New York.
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Att
Scott & Bowne
Pearl Street
New York
A Tale Of Lawyers And A Rich Man In Court
Two or three Chicago lawyers recount a Michigan pine forests anecdote about a rich man who tried to cheat a backwoodsman out of about two to three thousand dollars. The backwoodsman meets the talkative lawyers, sizes up a powerful man, and leaves without a suit, sending a check for fifty dollars later as thanks for advice.
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Chicago
Michigan Pine
Witty Tale on a Young Wife and a Clever Grocer
A newlywed brags that jokes about wife life are unfounded. She praises her grocer for a thoughtful act, recounting that he added a dozen oranges then removed a spoiled one to keep her with the best goods. The quip turns on humor about domestic trade and honesty.
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Inquiver
Elevsen
Farper
A Wise Son
A Wise Son discusses caution in action when confronted by dislike. Farmer Countessel notes Josh’s practical view on work, implying restraint and restraint in demonstrations. The Washington Star quotation frames a measured stance toward effort.
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Josh
Farmer Countessel
Washington Star
Best Literature Beyond Fiction
A quotation elevates poetry biography history and criticism as the finest literature of our era, asserting that great writing extends past fiction into multiple forms and disciplines.
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Londep
J C Guyer and Son buy large delivery wagon
J C Guyer and Son, a new wholesale grocery company, have purchased a large delivery wagon. The wagon is heavily constructed and presents a handsome appearance.
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J.C. Guyer &Son
Chicago University Glee Club at High School Tonight
The Chicago University Glee Club appears on the High School stage tonight in a mixed program of choral works. Performers from both schools join in a lively evening of vocal music and student collaboration.
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Chicago University Glee Club
Joe Fifer's dancing school social at Blust hall
March 21 event at E A Blust's hall features Joe Fifer's dancing school and social gathering for local residents.
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Joe Fifer
E. A. Blust’s
Police committee fails to attend mayoral meeting Saturday night
The council police committee did not answer the mayor's summons to a special Saturday meeting. Only Alderman Gibler attended besides the mayor. Discussion centered on the week’s robberies, with officers criticized for lax reporting. Officers warned to report regularly. Gibler ordered to arrange electric searchlights for night duty.
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Council
Saturda
Alderman Gibler
West Point township primary results and local notices
Lena March 22 report notes visitors from Rockford and a Sunday guest of Miss Kathryn Allen. Teachers from the area attend the Freeport Teachers Institute. Primary election results listed for West Point township show tallies for Town Clerk, Assessor, Collector, Highway Commissioner, Justice of the Peace, and Constables with party affiliations and vote totals.
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Lena
Gertrude Overstreet
Rockford
Kathryn Allen
Ohn
Ferdinand Lins
Teachers’ Institute
Freeport
Clifford Cummings
Chicago
West Point
A. L. Hurd
A. L. Reeder
Fred Ward
A. T. Schleder
Geo. EK. Wingart
D. W. Sausman
E. Leckington
Jacob I. Lutz
A. McComber
Orlando Towar
J. L. DeGraff
Jas. K.P. Fleming
J. J. Lampert
Gee
A. Barnes
T. Ozbury
N. E. Walton
Henry Kraus
William Cook
Harry J. Fair
Fred Howard
Local notices from Springfield and Freeport area
The Culture club will not meet this evening. Springfield Chamber of Commerce reports 745 active members. Freeport Shakespeare society meets tonight with Miss Hetlinger. Dr W B Peck assisted in a surgical operation at Dubuque Sunday. Ladies of the G A R plan a Wednesday afternoon meeting at the G A R hall. Young Women Workers of the First Presbyterian plan a sale the Saturday before Easter. Read's store will host a large seed and apron sale with stenciled table runners and seats. Wait to buy your flower seeds from us.
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Culture Club
Springfield
Trl
W. BR. Peck
Dubuque
G. A. R. Hall
First Presbyterian Church
Read's
Custom Shirts by Freeport Clothier Demonstration
John S. Harpster, Up-to-date Clothier at 139 Stephenson Street, invites customers to view his finest line of custom made shirts in Freeport. He promises samples that will convince buyers of their superior quality.
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Freeport
John S. Harpster
Stephenson Street
Empire Automobile Institute Ad Promises Quick Training
Help wanted male assistants for an automobile business training program. Young men to learn auto repair and chauffeur work, ten weeks to prepare for positions. Empire Automobile Institute offers short courses, promising decent pay and high demand for skilled workers in Hechester, N.Y.
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Empire Automobile Institute
Hechester
N.Y
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Arly Spring Millinery
F. A. Read
Otto Wagner
Galena Street
West Stephenson Street
Brokhausen
Mme. Calve
R. R
W.j.young & Co
Opp
Esmupmission
Eral
the Daily Journal
Deliv. Yo
Bex
California
Edw. Allington, Jr
E.L. Burchard
OOTH
Larcolm Avenue
Insurance Notes
Dreibelbis
Case
Frankland
London
Scott
Legac Advice
Hee
al Heupie
Manted
Young Man
Wim F Jungkunz
J. KR. Jackson
W.T. Rawleigh
Stephenson St. Keward
A. J. Robson & Co
Brewster House
Led Ward Drug Store
Hose House
Pierce
R. V. Pierce
Bulfelo, N.Y
E. F. Ryan
Gochnaur
Galena St
Talking Machines
Victor Records
Columbia Records
Cable Co. Pianos
GEO. A. Stemm
Galena St. Opp. N. Y. House
The
Journal
Court House
Duer & Foll
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