Rockford Shriners Headed to Los Angeles Conclave
J W Miller of this city accompanied a group of Rockford Shriners last evening as they rode a special car attached to the Illinois Central train toward the annual Shriner conclave in Los Angeles. The party will stop en route, with the Rockford car joining a Shriner Special at Omaha, and Mr Miller plans a northern return through British Columbia and Winnipeg.
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J. W. Miller
Rockford Shriners
Los Angeles
Cal
Illinois Central
Omaha
Rockford
Mr. Miller
British Columbia
Winnipeg
Bergman Injured in Runaway Buggy Accident
Hon A Bergman was riding to his office when a wheel came off the buggy on Carroll Street above South Galena Avenue. The horse ran north to Spring Street before being stopped. Bergman sustained scratches and a badly wrenched ankle but walked home. buggy damaged with broken shafts.
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Mr. Bergman
Hon
A. Bergman
Carroll Street
Galena Avenue
Spring Street
Property transfers from Knowlton and Arcade additions
Margaret Farber transfers lot 2 block 2 Knowlton's second addition to Louis Dickens for 2600 dollars. Catherine Freeseman admx of John O Freeseman estate deeds lot 10 block 11 Arcade addition to Charles Bessert for 1600 dollars. Anna Fotkerts et al transfer part section 26 Lorane to Bernard Janssen for 18400 dollars. C F Hildreth sells lot 10 block 2 Lichtenberger's addition to Henry Nielbus for 260 dollars.
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Margaret Farber
Louis Dickens
Knowlton
Catherine Freeseman
Admx
John O. Freeseman
Charles Bessert
Arcade
Anna Fotkerts
Bernard Janssen
Loran Eee
C. F. Hildreth
Henry Nielbus
Lichtenberger
Yard Sale Transfers to Chicago Partners in Galena Corner
The iron and junk yard run for 26 years by M. and M. Lyon at Galena and Adams streets was sold to Warsawsky and Silverman of Chicago. The new owners took possession today. The Lyon family plans to move to Chicago and decide later whether to begin a new business immediately.
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M. & M. Lyon
Galena and
Adams Street
Warsawsky and Silverman
Chicago
Lyon
Local residents listed with ages and towns
Albert Buhrman of Boonsboro Maryland and Clara Hagedorn of Freeport are among names with ages 23, 18, 20, 21, 29 and 36 cited alongside others including Charles Gilchrist Madison 26 Ellen Armstrong Freeport 20 Grover Wittbecker Freeport 21 Violet Holroyd Freeport 0 Chris Hilison Franklin Grove 29 Ruby Deutsch Lee Center 18 Clayton E Trump Polo 36 Lillian Shorette Dixon 20 in a compiled roster of residents and ages from multiple towns.
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Albert Buhrman
Boonsboro
Clara Hagedorn
Freeport
Charles Gilchrist
Madison
Ellen Armstrong
Same
Grover H. Wittbecker
Violet Holroyd
Chris H. Hilison
Franklin Grove
Ruby Duetsch
Lee Center
Clayton E
Trump
Polo
Lillian Shorette
Dixon
YMCA Secretaries Top Rawleighs In Two Of Three
Last evening the YMCA secretaries defeated the Rawleighs taking two games of a best three series in volley ball. The All Professionals did the same to the High school faculty.
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Y.M.C. A
Rawleighs
All Professionals
Engagement announced for Miss Emerich and Mr Kerlin
The engagement of Miss Etta Em rich daughter of Mr and Mrs Edward Emerich to Edward Kerlin has been announced. The wedding is scheduled for early June.
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Etta Emrich
Edward Emerich
Edward Kerlin
Excelsior Masons to Meet in Stated Communication
Excelsior lodge of Masons will hold a stated communication Friday evening. Members urged to attend, with plans and reports to be covered by the officers.
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Excelsior Lodge of Masons
Board of Education to Hold Friday Regular Meeting
The board of education will meet Friday evening in regular session to discuss district matters and upcoming agenda items.
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Board of Education
Baseball News Peerrr Trerrr Play at Belvidere Today
The Freeport baseball team traveled by interurban to Belvidere to play two practice games against the local independent team this afternoon and tomorrow afternoon. Roy Gilmore has joined the squad as shortstop replacing Mackey Smith, an outfielder from Le Mars, was released but remains in town due to illness. Lannon is ill at his uncle M J Hanley’s home and could not join the trip. Both players have high fevers but officials do not expect serious illness.
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Peerrr
Belvidere
Freeport
Roy Gilmore
Sioux City
I A
Short
Mackey
Smith
le Mars
Lannon
M.J. Hanley
Wrong Word Again At Country Club Party
An Evanston woman, known for malapropisms, sparks a moment of private embarrassment at a country club party when she misuses a word in front of friends. Her purist husband gently corrects her, prompting a tearful protest and a humorous jab about becoming “Mrs Mollypop.”
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Evanston
Country Club
Blankley
Stallright
William
Mollypop
Chicago Record-Herald
Polish undertaker's error in delivering coffin tale
A Polish undertaker sent two men with a coffin to a flat on the first floor but rang the second floor by mistake. An ill man in bed was placed inside the coffin hoisted into the room. The sick man cried out in horror, “Go away I’m not dead yet.” The undertaker calmly replied, “That doesn’t matter we’ll wait.”
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Boejan
Married men warned by milliner bills for charity need
Mrs Stubb asks about the use of receipted milliner bills as charity notes. Mr Stubb explains the bills are sent to bachelor clubs to warn any reckless member about marrying. The exchange has a humorous tone reflecting courtship customs.
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Stubb
Chicago News
Patient as athlete prompts witty medical quip
Baltimore News cites a humorous remark about a patient described as an all around athlete. The exchange notes his affections are consistent and suggests he has a running sore a jumping toothache and a fighting chance to recover.
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Baltimore News
An Economical Man Hat Waiver Story
A humorous anecdote recounts a man who prizes thrift and stamina in his hat, boasting it has lasted two years with minimal upkeep. He notes only two reblocks and one restaurant exchange for a nearly new replacement, tracing a creed of economical living.
Daughters of the American Revolution discuss Hull House work
The DAR held a meeting this afternoon focusing on Hull House history and its achievements. W. H. Shons of Freeport visited Tuesday to oversee bridge work ahead near his northwest farm. A junior league photograph for Embury church is set for Thursday at 4 pm, with teachers and members urged to attend. Thursday prayer meeting will be led by Presiding Hitler Barngey followed by the 8th quarterly conference. Full attendance expected.
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Daughters of the American Revolution
Hull House
Carroll
W. H. Shons
Freeport
Iattern
League of Embury
Hitler Barngey
Harries M Burbank Teacher of Pehu at Grove Street
Harries M Burbank listed as a teacher of Pehu with studio at 8 Grove Street dated 4 August. Includes location and occupation without further context.
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Harries M. Burbank
Pehu
Grove St
Illinois Central Announces Annual Interscholastic Meet
Illinois Central Public Notices announce the annual Pinois Interscholastic Meet to be held in Champaign. One and one third fare for round trip. Dates of sale May 16. Return limit May 20.
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Champaign
Stax Eyes Rail Interests Beyond Government Ownership
The Washington Star quotes Dustin Stax saying he is not afraid of government ownership, asserting DT would still handle his railway interests and comparing politics to Wall Street as a game to beat.
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Dustin Stax
Wall Street
Washington Star
Lion Seen in Shadow Sparks Family Quip
A Cleveland Plain Dealer excerpt recalls Miss Skeery describing seeing a lion skulking in the shadow last night. Her brother asks a playful follow up about catering for it, prompting a lighthearted exchange.
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Miss Skeery
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Annual State G A Encampment Fare Sale Notes
The notice lists a round trip fare for the annual State G A Encampment in Decatur with sale dates May 20 21 and 22 and a return limit of May 24. It specifies one fare for the round trip and outlines the travel window and return deadline.
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Decatur
Annual Meeting Alinois Ellic's Ass'n Bloomington Hi
The Daily Journal notes a Bloomington area association sale with round trip details. Dates listed May 20 21 22 and 24. Return limit May 28. Delivery to any city area costs 10 cents per week.
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Alinois Ellic’s Ass'n
Bloomington
the Daily Journal
Edyth Crace Happy in Marriage Says Wolrast Best
Edyth Crace praises her husband the Wolrast count in cheerful terms claiming he is the best husband in the world. Mayme Dearest exclaims at the expense noting it cost her father half a million in Minneapolis Journal style.
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Edyth—Crace
Wolrast
Mayme
Minneapolis Journal
Attachment Notice from Henry County Court 1907
Notice states writ of attachment issued against John M. Dier by Delaevial Separator Company. Sheriff returned execution. Defendant urged to appear at Circuit Court in Freeport on the first Monday of June to plead or judgments will be entered. Attorneys: Stears & Zips. May 1, 1907.
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Stephemsimgid
Tilinois
Delaevial Separator Company
New York
John M. Dier
Collins
Lesides
John M.ier
Circuit Court
Peeeport
W. B. Boyington
Freeport
Illinois
Stears & Zips
Goodley condemns abuse of dog in night talks
In the Philadelphia Press exchange, Goodley criticizes beating a dog while Marryat counters that constant listening to the fellow would prove him no fool. The dialogue illustrates local temper and concern for animal welfare with sharp, humorous edge.
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Goodley
Marryat
Philadelphia Press
Hicks I dropped by to see the Fitz Kipses at home
A note from the Catholic Standard and Times quotes Hicks as visiting the Fitz Kipses in their flat last night but finding no one at home. Wicks confirms they were all at home, which the note says created the trouble.
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Hicks
Fitz Kipses
Wicks
Catholic Standard and Times
Global miscellany from old world to new era
A collage of notes covers Switzerland hotel training, Australia repatriation efforts, a scientist’s claim on ancient gas use, a Tokyo pay comparison, and Panama Canal excavation details. It reports shearing records in Australia, Cunard ship beam comparisons, a Newark widow’s will, lifelong insurance settlements, and high NYC land prices. It also mentions Manila era infrastructure, New York art clubs, a battle hymn flag, Alaska mining wealth, and a New England scrapbook on appendicitis lore. A family of barbers in Easton, Pennsylvania, highlights a multi-generational stamping of the razor trade.
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Switzerland
Kerporn
Australia
South Africa
Tokyo
San Francisco
Culebra
Willan J. Wheeler
South Paris
Lght Uing
New York City
Manhattan Island
Bristol
England
Reynard
Richard J. O'Malenin
M. A
Dublin
Manila
Hongkong
Shanghai
Yokohama
Virth Avenue
New York
Fourth Avenue
Fifth Avenue
Uptown
Ken Appleton
Scort Melleury
Francis, Scott Key
National Museums
Washington
Massachusetts Historical Imuseum
Boston
Milan
Pagia
Pogo
New England
Wiliam F. Fernald
Old Orchard
Fernald
Benjamin M. Youells
Easton
Knights of the Razor
Help wanted and various odd jobs listed in ad text
Multiple small classified ads seek house painters and a general houseworker for Mrs J A Fulwider at 1 Green Street plus a housemaid with good wages at 447 Stephenson Street. Also requests for potatoes trade and a removal of seven rans Bat at 7 Cottons wt. Enquire Geo 2 Clark Ave.
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Rene
Geo
Clark Ave
Why did that photographer fail to secure the place in the police identification bureau?
The Baltimore American quips that the photographer was too professional, always telling his subjects to look pleasant. The joke humorously suggests his demeanor hindered his acceptance in the police id bureau.
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Police
Baltimore
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Galena Ave
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Strathmore
Gibson
Pattisona Kryder
Stephenson ‘St
Hermsmeier
Hackney
Swift
Armour
Haviland China
Ven Buren St
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A-Laawtt
Shriners
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I Our
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J. B. Iines
Hawkes Bay
James J. Mansfield
Newark
N. J
J. A. Fulwider
Burchard
Stephenson Bt
Canover
Mason and Hamlin
Cable
Kingsbury
Wellington
the Cable Co. Pianos
Geo. A. Stemm
Rogers
Nottingham
Thursdae Thoms
Brown & Dollmeyer’s
O. D. Emerick
the Cash Jeweler
Stephenson St
J. Schwarz & Sons
WM. Koenig
Stephenson St. Undertaking
C. W. Harden
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