Coming Events in Freeport Busy March to April
Intertainmente and Meetings of Interest to Freeport residents include March 24 opening of Harlow Business College spring session, March 26-29 Freeport consistory rendezvous, March 30 Beach & Bower Minstrels at Grand Opera House, April 2 College of Commerce opens, April 3 township election, April 3-4 Freeport Presbytery spring meeting, April 16 O M P dance at Germania, April 16 ball at St Marys hall hosted by Ladies sodalitias.
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Freeport
Harlow
Luudies
the Maccabees
Beach
First Presbyterian Church
Armory Hall
Germania Hall
St. Mary's Hall
Ladies Sodalitias
Life in Lena March obituaries and notices
In Lena on March 29 many small items appear. Ernest Coppeen was buried here from the German Lutheran church with Rev. Fred Bahr officiating. Mrs. Claywell died in Kent township and funeral plans are set for Elizabeth. Miss Grace Kauffman visits Warren with the Wilcox family. Rev N H Axter will address a temperance meeting at the Baptist church Friday evening. Leamon & Son handle the funeral for Mrs. Claywell. T J Kahn journeys to Beloit. Freeport population bump for a few hours with several residents visiting here. Mrs Helen C Smith returns to Belvidere after a visit with the Holleys.
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Lena
Ernest Coppeen
Howardaville
German Lutheran Church
Fred Bahr
R. B. Leamon
Dubuque
Grace Kauffman
Warren
C. L. Wilcox
N. H. Axter
Freeport
Samuel Shank
J. d. Gishwiller
M. Hughes
Garrett Toogood
Helen C. Smith
Belvidere
the Holleys
Miracle cure at Grand opera house closes engagement
Prof. A Vernon Hart, after a successful Freeport engagement, reportedly cured Mrs. James Rodenbaugh who had been bed-ridden for three and a half years. She rose, dressed, and ate supper with her family, with dawn reports she felt renewed and improved.
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A. Vernon Hart
Grand Opera House
Freeport
James Rodenbaugh
Henney
Hart
Rodenbaugh
Training children to avoid quarrels and separation as punishment
The April Ladies' Home Journal advises early training to prevent habitual disputes. It recommends watchfulness and separation as the best discipline, noting children are social and dislike solitude. Quarrels should be deterred by breaking up play and removing the quarrel source.
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Ladies’ Home Journal
Joint Woodmen meeting to elect delegates and pick picnic site
Freeport and Cherry camps of the Modern Woodmen hold a joint meeting this evening at Cherry camp hall to elect delegates for Madison on April 4 and choose the 1901 annual picnic location. All Freeport business men wishing the 1901 picnic in Freeport are invited to attend.
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Freeport
Cherry
Madison
Cherry Camp
Cromer Installed as Memorial Lutheran Pastor Tonight
Rev G C Cromer to be installed as pastor of Memorial Lutheran Church this evening at 8 p m. Rev W S Himman of Chicago will deliver the charge to the people, and Rev A J Cromer will deliver the charge to the pastor. All members and friends expected.
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G. C. Cromer
Memorial Lutheran Church
W. S. Himman
D. D
Chicago
A. J. Cromer
Grocers' Supply Company Incorporation License Issued
Secretary of State Rose grants a license of incorporation to Grocers' Supply Company based in Freeport with $5,000 capital. Incorporators listed are Gardner J. Briggs, P. E. Cox and Alfred Vitchner.
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Grocers’ Supply Company
Rose
Freeport
Atoak
Gardner J. Briggs
P. E. Cox
Alfred Vitchner
Funeral of Wm Staas Set Tomorrow at 1 PM
The funeral for the late Wm. Staas will be conducted tomorrow afternoon at 1 oclock from his residence located four miles east of town.
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Wm. Staas
Dempsey brings horses to Taylors park for sale
James Dempsey from South Dakota arrives with a carload of horses for disposal at Taylors park. The issue includes an annual statement from Supervisor C. J. Dittmar of Freeport. The Mahara minstrel troupe passed through today.
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James Dempsey
South Dakota
Taylors Park
C. J. Dittmar
Freeport
Cure for Itching Piles with Dean's Ointment
A vintage ad touts relief from severe itching piles promising a cure with Dean's Ointment. It credits Joseph Emmert and appeals to readers distressed by painful symptoms.
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Dean
Joseph Emmert
Work Among Railroad Men Y M C A Growth in Illinois
A. M. Bruner, directing Y M C A railroad work, reports growing railroad department activity in Illinois with seven existing buildings for railroad men and plans for new facilities in Danville, Peoria, Roadhouse, and Decatur. In Decatur three hundred fifty members use clean beds, meals, and bath facilities. annual $5 dues grant reading and bath privileges. Railroads view the program as boosting morality and efficiency.
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A. M. Bruner
Illinois
Freeport
Danville
Peoria
Roadhouse
State Association
Peoria & Pekin Union Railroad
Reading
Beach and Bowers Minstrels at the Grand
The Denver Times lauds Beach and Bowers minstrels at the Grand opera house stating two audiences saw yesterday’s afternoon and evening show. Praises performers Woody and Joe Van Eddy Fred La Barre Herbert Swift Harry Freeman Fred Kenno Bobby Beach and more. The act features lively first part and an olio with many feats and tricks ending with Bobby Beach and dogs. The engagement runs one week with Wednesday and Saturday matinees.
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Beach & Bowers
Grand
Grand Opera House
Denver Times
Denver Theater
Minstrels
Woody
Joe van
Eddy
Fred la Barre
Herbert Swift
Harry Freeman
Fred Kenno
Bobby Beach
Lou Ware
Eddie Nixon
Delaney
Emil Kliment
Lou Knetzger
Smith Brothers
Woody van
van Brothers
Kenny la Barre
First SpanishAmerican War veteran granted pension in Northwest
Percia Stephens of Galena formerly with Company M Sixth Illinois Volunteer Infantry receives a $6 monthly pension with back pay from July 21 1898 totaling about $128. He is noted as the first local SpanishAmerican War veteran to be pensioned despite severe illness and fragile health. Ottawa Free Trader reports Wallace farmers forming a cooperative to buy a threshing machine, aiming to raise $3000 for local threshing.
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Percia
Stephens
Galena
Sixth
Illinois Volunteer Infantry
Northwest
Camp Alger
Ottawa Free Trader
Wallace
Anl
Failure of Honey Yield in the United States
Wet weather keeps bees at home and honey blossoms scarce as imports from Jamaica, Mexico, and Europe fill demand. Prices rise sharply while New York, Pennsylvania, and Vermont report low local production. California and Arizona lead in liquid honey.
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Jamaica
Mexico
Europe
New York City
California
Vermont
St. Lawrence County
New York
San Joaquin Valley
Colorado
Utah
Nevada
Arizona
Dominic
Pennsylvania
New York Evening Post
Dr King’s New Life Pills Promising Clear Skin
An old advertisement touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as a cure for liver trouble and skin flaws. It claims the pills give a clear complexion and rosy cheeks, selling for 25 cents at Joseph km WEEK, successor to Emmert & Burrell.
Spring Session Opens at Harlow Business College
The Spring Session at Harlow Business College is now open at 111 Stephenson Street. Enrollees can begin coursework and access career-focused training in business studies.
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Harlow Business College
Stephenson St
Attack on C F Collier and health ads in Ogle county
An injury through the kidneys nearly failed C F Collier of Cherokee Towa. He endured severe back pain until Electric Bitters restored his health, praised as a remedy for back ache kidney trouble and blood purification. Public notices announce the Ogle county Republican convention on May 28 to nominate county officers. An ad promotes Rocky Mountain Tea as a man’s health booster from Joseph Emmert succesor to Emmert and Burrell.
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C. F. Collier
Cherokee
Towa
Joseph Emmert
Emmert & Burrell
Join Our Art Classes at 134 Cherry Street Studio
Those who desire to join an art class may see me at my studio. Instruction given and orders taken in drawing painting in china water colors oil and tapestry. Juvenile classes on Saturday. Jo Sexincer.
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Cherry Street
Jo Sexincer
Asdiw
Oath Required for Voter Disability Before Assists
Election law note cites supreme court ruling on ballots. Voters physically unable to read must oath disability before assistance. without oath, votes invalid. Drunkenness not a disability. secrecy of ballot emphasized. Also contains a private furniture sale notice at 210 Stephenson St with sale starting now.
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Supreme Court of
Stephenson St
Grocery Deals in Week's Specials
Weekly grocery ad lists White Satin flour at 90c per sack and Big Chief flour at 65c. Good potatoes 25c per bushel, Nine Oclock washing powder 4c, lemon essence 3c, Worcestershire sauce 4c, Sunnyside chili sauce 8c, Victorine washing compound 25c, Swift Mohawk soap 25c for 10 bars, Babbitt washing powder 2i, steamers 5c per box, fresh roasted peanuts 4c per quart,New dates 3c per package, maple syrup 25c, Bluefield bananas 10 and 5c per package.
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Swift
Babbitt
Bluefield
Household sale items and prices list
A Housefurnishing Department catalog page lists air guns 75c, carpet sweepers $2 for one week, carpet beaters 15c, wire soap dishes 3c, graters 4c, trays 8c, dust pans 5c, wire sink strainers 9c, curling irons 1c, sugar boxes 35c, flue stops 5c, comb and brush cases with mirrors 8c, shelf paper 2c per bunch, toilet paper 3c per roll, rulers 1c, pencils 1c, tablets 3c and 5c, mucilage 3c, playing cards 5c, towel racks 10c.
Bakery Price List for Fresh Bread and Pastries
The bakery offers fresh bread at 3 cents per loaf and one day old bread at 2 cents per loaf. Buns rolls cookies and doughnuts are 8 cents per dozen. Pies and cakes priced at 8 cents each. Zweibach 3 cents per dozen. Uneeda biscuits priced per package.
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Zweibach
Uneeda Biscuits de Pkg
Meat Department Savings and Premium Offers
Meat department promotes savings of three to five cents per pound with various cuts priced per pound. Best surloin steak 123c, porterhouse 124c, best round steak 10c, breakfast bacon 10c, pork roast 10c, herring one cent each. Customers earn premium checks with purchases to redeem valuable premiums.
Prices from Hermsmeier and Son Offer Bargains
Local grocer Hermsmeier and Son promotes a wide range of discounted staples. Highlights include 2-lb boneless codfish at 10c, 1-lb seeded raisins at 6c, Van Camp’s soups 7c can, 12-box parlor matches 10c, 1-lb preserves 8c, 1-lb baking powder 10c, salmon 10c per can, eggs 12c per dozen, and various California fruits and Plymouth Rock brand items priced per can or bag. Flour options include Golden Palace at 95c per sack and Favorite patent flour at 75c per sack.
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van Camp
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F. A. Read
C. S. Barrett
Oipliciawn
Yo Bangaton
Morning Telegraph
Union
AER
Sunday Telegraph
Globe
Nhewsy
Daily Telegraph Cec
West 42d St
Our
Exchangea
Ogle County
Beecham
Brown & Dollmeyer
Stephenson Street
Stats Bank
F. A. Schulz
Temptations
Grocery Department
Plauen Point Devenise
Valenciennes
Bakery Department
Meat Department
J. A. Schulz
Maynard
Maynard's
Court House
O. Hermsmeier & Son
Raisina Sc
Braun & Fitts
Plymouth Rock
Golden Palace
S. Hermsmeier & Son
Galena ST
Telephone
Schulte & Siecke
Barler
Galrna Street
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