Freeport Events March to April Highlights
List of upcoming community happenings in Freeport includes Harlow Business College spring session starting March 80 and College of Commerce open April 2. Social dances by Maccaboos March 80 and Beach & Bower’s Minstrels at the Grand Opera house. Township election April 8, Freeport Presbytery meeting April 4, K of G patriotic banquet April 9, B of L F annual ball April 16, O M P dance April 19, and a St Mary’s hall charity ball with Ladies sodalities under way.
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Freeport
Harlow Business College
Lidios
The
Maccaboos
Beach & Bower's Minstrel
Grand Opera House
College of Commoered
K. of G
K.of G. Hall
B. of L. F
Armory Hall
Germania Hall
St. Mary’s Hall
Ladies Sodalities
Life in Lena March 31 Temperance Meeting and Local News
Lena reports a well attended Baptist church temperance meeting led by Rev. L. C. Burling of Freeport. Town board nominating caucuses are set for this evening. Residents and visitors include C. W. Howe of Schumann Piano Co. Chicago and Ed Lampert, Miss Elizabeth Prasse visiting Warren, R. P. Eckert attending real estate matters, and Theron Ulysses Goddard visiting relatives. a new boy is noted at Billy Lampert's.
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Lena
Baptist Church
L. C. Burling
Freeport
Peoples
Beine’s
Opera House
Star
C. W. Howe
The
Schumann Piano Co
Chicago
Elizabeth Prasse
Warren
R. P. Eckert
Theron
Ulysses Goddard
J. C. Lampert
Billy” Lampert
Cecilian chorus to supply music for federation meeting
Mrs D H Loss writes that the Cecilian chorus led by Prof A H Stoddard will provide the music for the District Federation of Women's Clubs meeting in this city. They will be joined by Max Swarthwout of Paw Paw, a gifted young violinist, and Chas H Trego's Chicago soprano voice, who has won a New York Chautauqua post. The program promises strong musical attractions.
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D. H. Loss
Dixon
Federa of Women’s Clubs
Federation of Women’s Clubs
Cecilian Chorus
A. H. Stoddard
Max Swarthwout
Pawpaw
Beach and Bowers Minstrels Impress Freeport Crowd
A packed Grand audience witnessed Beach and Bowers deliver a refined minstrel show praised as one of the best ever seen in Freeport. The company showcased clever artists with strong specialty work and efforts deemed among the road’s finest.
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Beach & Bowers
Minstrels
Freeport
Mrs Madge Miller Norton takes Treasury post in Washington
Mrs Norton widow of Lt C F Norton U S Navy who grew up in Freeport has moved from Col Merriam's pension dept in Chicago to the Treasury in Washington and reports pleasant lodging on 15th Street near work. West Freeport voters caucused Friday selecting J B Sweatt for President of the Board, trustees Franz Knorr Stewart Saxby, village clerk Geo M Fugate. Centennial lodge Good Templars held a meeting with an Memorial services for the Hineline family’s little son.
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Madge Miller Norton
C. F. Norton
U. S. Navy
Freeport
Col. Merriam’s Pension Department
Chicago
Treasury Department
Washington
Polo
15Th Street
Treasury
West Freeport
Jd. B. Sweatt
Chas
F. Franz
A. C. Knorr
Fred Stewart
Chas. M. Saxby
Geo. M. Fugate
Centennial Lodge of Good Templars
J. M. Hineline
Shower party honors Miss Heard at a bridal tea
A group of twelve young ladies attended a tea and shower party at Miss Bessie Best's home in honor of Miss Emily Heard and her bridesmaids. Pink and white decorations, a dainty tea, and a porcelain dish of gifts highlighted the evening as Miss Heard prepares to become a bride. A. E. Hawke noted his 41st birth anniversary with a surprise gathering at his home, filled with games and refreshments.
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Bessie Best
Emily Heard
Miss Heard
A. E. Hawke
Henney
Weather forecast for the next twenty four hours
Illinois fair tonight and Sunday with moderate temperatures. Freeport lodge No. 50 I O M A adopts a resolution backing Grand Lodge assessments and urges more deputies in Northern Illinois. Stover Bicycle plant sale ends operation this season and staff shifts to Stover Engine company. Harlem township collector Ezra Sandmeier reports final settlement: assessed 11902.34, collected 10833.06, delinquent 1069.238, commission 216.66.
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Curiaco
Ilinois
Grand Lodge
Freeport
Ill
Freeport Lodge No
Springfield
Illinois
Bicycle Company
Charles Sechrist
Stover Bicycle Company
Stover Engine Company
Stover Bicycle
Ezra Sandmeier
Harlem Township
Ammount
Thor sen seeks insolvency after $225,530 debt load
Jas B Thor sen, president of Thorsen & Cassady formerly dealing in athletic goods, filed a petition of insolvency at Curiaco on March 31 asking relief from debts totaling $225,530 against assets of $19,000. Passenger train No 21 on the Central killed thirteen cattle near Coleman yesterday morning. none of the cars were derailed.
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Curiaco
Jas. B. Thorsen
Thorsen & Cassady
Central
Coleman
Coon Hollow to Return at Grand Opera House April 3
The Coon Hollow company schedules a return engagement at the Grand opera house on April 3. The event promises performances by the troupe with local audiences invited to attend.
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The
Coon Hollow Company
Grand Opera House
What’s Your Face Worth and Liver Trouble Remedy
A vintage ad touts Dr. King's New Life Pills as a cure for sallow complexions and liver trouble. It promises clear skin, rosy cheeks, and a rich glow for 25 cents at Joseph Emmert's, successor to Emmert and Burrell.
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Dr. King
New Life
Joseph Eimmert’s
Emmert & Burrell
Post Office Ad List for March Letters Remain
The Freeport post office notes remaining letters for various addressees including Miss Clock, Mrs Ellen Cohen, Mrs Ches, Mabel Haw, A d Howard, Miss Loise Long, Addie Neile, Ella Roseland, Dr Arbella Stilser, Mrs Mary Waener, Netta Lemen, Thomas Morrison, J Schuette, Will J Smith Atkins Postmaster requests recipients to claim advertised March letters.
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Freeport
Acil Haw
Ches, Kerber
J.C. Kamer
Loise Long
Addie Neile
Ella Roseland
Arbella Stilser
Mary. Waener
Netta. Lemen. Lincoln
Thomas Morrison
L. L. Renner
Town Election Tuesday Urges Republican Turnout
Local notice urges Republicans to vote in Tuesday’s township election on April 8 with 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. polls. Democrats claim a large lead in Freeport and could win all seats, but Republicans are urged to support their candidates to keep party organization intact.
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Freeport
J G Riley to Move From Clinton to Elk Street Household
J G Riley, who has been clerking at Walton Nephewe, will move his household goods from Clinton Town on Monday and will establish housekeeping at 180 Elk Street.
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J. G. Riley
Walton Nephewe
Clinton
Town
Elk Street
City Council Sets Next Fiscal Year Meeting In New Hall
The last regular monthly meeting of the city council for the fiscal year is slated for next Monday evening at the new city hall. A Stone Masons Union meeting occurs tonight at Temperance Hall. An advertisement touts Rocky Mountain Tea as a boon for men. Shoes for men start at $1.25 at Staver's.
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New City Hall
The
Stonemasons’ Union
Temperance Hall
Joseph Emmert
Testimonial From Mrs F M Black On Grape-Nuts Benefits
A Chicago Press Club member, Mrs F M Black, details lasting health improvements after three months of Grape-Nuts. She describes initial hunger gaps and fatigue, then rapid weight gain, better sleep, and restored vitality since starting the cereal, with her husband also impressed by the results.
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Chicago Press Club
F. M. Black
26Th St
Chicago
Ladies urged to view sale of preprice-rise goods
We offer a handsome line bought before the price advance and expect higher costs ahead. Ladies are advised to call and examine these goods, as the store promises savings at this sale.
Gran Special Sale at the Golden Palace Prices Lower Than Ever
In a promotional list customers are urged to stock up at a Gran Special Sale. The ad touts Golden Palace flour at 90c a sack, eggs by the dozen, boneless codfish 10c for 2 lb, raisins 8c per pound, California prunes, figs 8c per pound, matches 10c for 2400, Van Camp’s soups 7c per can, white cherries 12c per can, evaporated peaches 10c per pound, fresh crackers, salmon 10c per can, pumpkin 5c for 3 lb, and tomatoes 7c for 3 lb.
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Golden Palace
California
van Camp
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C. S. Barrett
Bengston
Freeport, Ill
Earn
Sweet & Hea’s
BA Galena Street
Blust
Lieutenant Norton’s
West Freeport Ticket
G. T. Social
First Presbyterian Church
Calendar Society
Brown & Dollmeyer’s
F. A. Read
T. H. Hollister
Embury Church
Mrs. Hacket
Miss Hodge
Freeport Club
Ladies’ Aid Society of the
United Brethren Church
J. D. Diffenbaugh
Ladies of the Maccabees
State Bank
Frank Harris
Robin Gibler
Shilling Sociable
Epworth League
Mandolin Club
Frank Hornberger
E. N. Dickson
Shawnee
O. E
Woman’s Relief Corps
Chicago Limited
Illinois Central Railroad
Woodbine
Harlem
Coon Hollow
Beecham
Journal
F. A. Schulz
A. Schulz
Stephenson Street Mall
Aceive Promo
Brown & Dollmeyer
Stephenson Street
Stata Bank
Will
Staver’s
Plauen Point Devenise
Valenciennes
Abiv Nes
Rodeports
SHURE
Large Carvers Co
Schulte & Siecke
Galena Street
Maynard
Maynard’s
Court House
S. Hermsmeier & Son
Galena
Galena ST
Telephone
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