Morefield Dies Sudden at Wenona While Running Restaurant
Samuel Morefield a Freeport resident and longtime baker died Thursday night at Wenona after conducting a restaurant there for several years. He was about 45, born in Elk Horn Wisconsin, married Mary Burns eighteen years ago, survived by a widow and siblings, with no children. His death follows a shock to local friends and relatives. James F Burns, brother in law of Morefield, has traveled to Wenona for the funeral plans.
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Samuel R. Morefield
Freeport
Wenona
Mr. Morefield
James F. Burns
Burns
Deecedent
A. B. Fitch
Stephenson Street
Mary A. Burns
Elkhorn
Wis
James H. Keith
Dirkson & Towslee
Mnipire Street
West Freeport
R. C. Harker
Mr. Keith
Little Falls
N.Y
Lillian Crary
Davis
Herbert
Randall
Horace Morrow
Walter
James
Howard
Lillian
Open Letter Urges Enforcement of Election Day Liquor Laws
May 1 1908 Open letter from PraeCivic Learn president J R Jackson to Edward Bushelle Freeport IL urging Liquor Dealers Association to enforce election day laws after two saloonkeepers John F Scanlon and John Scheidt were fined for keeping open after 5 pm on election day Civic league urges state complaint if fines are remitted noting mayor promised strict enforcement and saloon closures from 6 am to 7 pm on election day with possible higher court action to follow
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Edward Bushelle
Liquor Dealers’ Association
Freeport
Dll
John F. Scanlon
John Scheidt
Civic League
J. R. Jackson
Duthiar
Scanton
Scheidt
Board of Education
Ja.an
Dinyer
Civic Leaguers
Remains Arrive Here For Mrs Botstard Funeral
The remains of the late Mrs Daniel Botstard who died yesterday in Chicago arrived here this afternoon. The funeral is expected to be held tomorrow.
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Daniel Botstard
Chicago
Hiere
To Elect Bank President
A president of the State bank will be elected at a meeting held on the first Monday in May.
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State Bank
Cautious Tellers and Overdraft Woes in Odd Story
A humorous scene shows a bank teller refusing payment due to insufficient funds while an overdraft dispute unfolds. An elderly administrator, Taruterstein, known for thrift, answers a student with terse humor about upcoming lessons and punctuality.
Fashionable Bubbee Shoes Featured In Men’s Styles
A Pittsburg Post item notes Bubbee shoes are returning to fashion in the latest men’s styles column. Mr Stubb asks about bulldogs and shoes while Mrs Stubb jokes, linking the humor to current fashion trends.
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Mr. Stubb
Mrs. Stubb
Maria
John
Pittsburg Post
The Only Animal That Laughs Says The Grouch
A quirky quotation from The Reason credits a peculiar animal as the only one that laughs. The dialogue references Professor Broadhead and Phevahl Kroeke in a venerable Grouch voice, noting debt between animals forces laughter when a storyteller shares his joke.
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Professor Broadhead
Phevahl’ Kroeke
Puck
Taking a Day Off Two of Them
A fragmentary item notes Towne and Amvy wife�s dressmaking habits and worry patterns. The brief mentions Browne and Philadelphia Tress in a clipped, humorous tone about dressmaking interruptions and anxieties.
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iPult
Philadelphia
Ambiguous Historic Exchange Between Critics and Author
A fragmentary dialogue shows a tense exchange where an author denounces disbelief and a critic remains cordial. The passage references early American colonial statistics, noting 1823 data and a rise to about two thousand yearly movements, and mentions a German company paying a dividend amid unclear context.
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Tusifertas
Athat Cine
Dsis
Liquor Sale Case Filed Against James Kennedy
Information filed in county court late yesterday afternoon accuses James Kennedy of selling liquor for timer under the name Higeley. The complaint, brought by the boy's mother, led to a hearing before Judge Clarity who granted a continuance until Monday. Kennedy posted a $300 bond for his appearance.
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James Kennedy
Timer
Higeley
Kennedy
Clarity
Card of Thanks for Mr. Benjamin Crow Family
Mr. Benjamin Crow and family express heartfelt thanks to neighbors and friends for expressions of sympathy in their recent bereavement.
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Benjamin Crow
Freeport Woman's Club to stage old-time social spelling bee
The Freeport Woman's Club announces an old-time social and spelling bee for Friday night May 8 to replicate a prior winter party. Organizers expect a large attendance as friends of the club gather for a pleasant evening with reminiscences and entertainment.
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Ita
Freeport Woman's Club
Fraternal Tribunes Party Delights Guests at Hall
A highly enjoyable Fraternal Tribunes party filled the hall last night with an excellent program and dancing after. Prizes were awarded to Mia, Roy Woods, Miss Mary Wilson, Mrs. Florence Dietrich, and Robert F. Luedeke.
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Fraternal Tribunes
Mia
Roy Woods
Mary Wilson
Florence Dietrich
Robert F. Luedeke
Local wedding and society notes from Rock Run and city
Miss Lizzie Beckmeier of Rock Run married Thursday evening by Justice Goddard. Free Methodist church holds quarterly meeting services starting tonight under Presiding Elder Haumer. William T. Wagner attends Knights and Ladies of Security convention in Springfield and is elected an alternate delegate to the national convention.
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Lizzie Beckmeier
Rock Run
David F. Tielke
Justice of the Peace Goddard
Free Methodist Church
W. Q. Haumer
William T. Wagner
the Knights and Ladies of Security
Springfield
ManZan Pile Remedy Ready To Use In Tube
A collapsible tube presentation with nozzle offers one application relief and healing reduces inflammation and soothes itching. Priced at 50 cents. Sold by H J Moogk and C P Guenther.
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H. J. Moogk
C. P. Guenther
Local notices fragment report from a historic page
Fragmentary OCR item mentions a block near a courthouse and a new phone line, with scattered terms such as a yellow ivory item, a black silk crocheted cover, a reward reference, a Wanits wok, and an address for J B Dacare offering arb in farm experience context.
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Druigekunz Drug Store
J.B. Dacare
Public notice of suit in Circuit Court of Steptson County
Pending case brought by Henry Kortvrneder against Warret We Pall and unknown heirs or devisees of Wirrren We Hall with a described tract of land in Step henson County. Defendants include Mes James Ned Jennie Naftel Mary Milliken Kittle Ned Agnes Naftel and James Nodl with unknown owners of the estate described by metes and bounds. Case to be heard at Court House in Threeport on the first Monday in August per Circuit Judge Chas. H.direen, Solicitor.
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Tullza Wareren
Jemimah Scott
Joseph Scott
Jen Mah Scott
Sarah Mechintic
Sarah MeChintie
Job MeClintie
Svetion Mizhbt
Stephenson
Tlinois
Pwentyests
Baste
State of
Molds
Freeport
Diinois
W.al. Stevens
Henry Kortvrneder
James
Jennie Naftel
Mary Milliken
Kittle Ned
Agnes Naftel
James Wo. Nedl
Lar
Ponte
Range Minhos
Dache
Strephersen
Abso
Soedon
Eseven
Steptic Heet
Sittea
Tlinoets
Wii
Ab. Os
H.direen
Solteiter
Eiven
Fred HH
Susan Vanier
Susan Virber
Michael Soydera
Cte Powle
Ieichet
OS Rastof
Stephedison
Plinats
Ace Dies Fondanis
Sumainens
Pilinois
Tas
Wal Spevens
Chrcuitleck
Chis
HH. Green
Chancery Notice in Stegpdicson County Illinois
Public notice in Stegpdicson County Illinois announces a chancery cause in the Circuit Court with executors named for Deboruh Belknap deceased and various defendants. A summons issues for return on the first Monday in June at Freeport Court House with Chrcuitleck and Green as officials noted.
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Circuit Court
Stegpdicson
Ounty
Fanods
Adobe Diberoel
de Eerl Bik
Wiieredir Mats
Belknap
Madchid Botkin
Willtate
Ss. Jolinston
Mabel Johnston
Walter Johnston
Verna Johnston
Clarence Johnston
Wallace Johnston
Gladys Joniston
Forace C. Belknap
Corwin A. Belknap
Debornuh Belknap
Freeport
Woodal Speveen SS
Chas. FH. Green
Miay Bat
Los
May Events At Local Venues Highlight Social Season
May schedules include Married Ladies Sodality dance and card party at St Marys Hall May 6. Freeport Aerie Engies annual ball at Masonic Temple May 7. Germania dance and party May 8. O R O afternoon card party for St Vincent's Orphanage May 5. Women’s club old time social and spelling bee May 6. Madame Gadski and Frank La Forge song recital at Grand Opera House May 3. Germania dance and card party May 8.
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Sodality
St. Mary ‘S
St. Mary's Hall
Freeport Aerie of Engies
Masonic Temple
O. R
St. Vincent's Orphanage
Woman’'s Club
Madame Gadski
Frank la Forge
Grand Opera House
May 1 Cha s BL Hanford tin Antony and Cleopatra
May 1 listing shows Chas, BL Hanford likely presenting Antony and Cleopatra with May 8 date for Ralph Stewart in Strong Heart, reflecting a local theater schedule and performer names.
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Chas
Hanford
Ralph Stewart
Church Society Officers Elected at Oak Street Church
The English W M S of Oak Street church held its annual business meeting Thursday at Mrs Daniel Molter's home. Elected officers include President Miss Susan Heilman, Vice President Mrs Daniel Molter, Recording Secretary Mrs Henry Stewart, Corresponding Secretary Mrs Henry Meyers, Treasurer Mrs Will Widman, Superintendent English Mission Band Mrs Will Widman, Assistant Superintendent Mrs Arthur Shrove.
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Oak Street
Daniel Molter
Susan Heilman
Henry Stewart
Henry Meyers
Will Widman
English Mission Band
Arthur Shrove
Pinealve Carbolized Spring Winds Remedy Note
A vintage advertorial fragment promoting Pinesalve Carbolized as a poultice for cuts sores burns and chapped skin. It lists H. J. Moogh and C. P. as sellers and mentions spring wind exposure as the context for its use.
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H. J. Moogh
C. P. Guenther
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Eeim
T. H.weber
Miss Walsh
W.j.young & Co
Opp
Wm Walton
the Daily Journal
Liquor Dealers Association
Mayor’s Defense
Cait
Freeport Loan CO
Volun
Father John
Humor OF the Hour
Taruterstein
Philadelphia Ledger
Minogs
Party of Fraternal Tribunes
New ST
Freeport Trem & Metal Co
Salbanew Tercom Frouse
Court House
Chancery
Charles He Cgnickes
Chancery Notice
Statis OF
Illinois
Stephenson County
Stepbrgseam County
Aoldhitet
Scott
Edw. Allington, Jr
Allington
Freeport Gas Light & Coke Co
Ladies’ Oxfords
Jace
Salena St
Geo. Ennenga Prop
Newbury
Emerick, Barrett
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