Death of Illinois Central conductor Powers at 26
William B. Powers, a conductor for the Illinois Central on the south end between this city and Clinton, died after a brief illness. He was 26, survived by parents Mr and Mrs Martin H Powers and siblings George and Margaret, with funeral set for Mendota at St Marys Catholic Church. He had lived with Mr and Mrs Killoran in Freeport and belonged to the Order of Railway Conductors, Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen, and Knights of Columbus.
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Willian B. Powers
Illnois Central Company
South End
Clinton
Powers
Thomas Killoran
Carroll Street
Mendota
Merdota
Mr. Powers
Freeport
Mrs. Killoran
Order of Railway
Raila
Knights of ‘Columbues
Martin H. Powers
George
Margaret
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
B. B. Reid
Dr. King
Joseph Bearer Drug
Embury Methodist Revival Held by Rev Joe Meads
Embury Methodist reports a revival with Rev Joe Meads preaching on salvation and judgment. An altar service gathered earnest souls, with Rev Schetfner assisting. A large choir led by Rev Ed Meads and a duet by the Meads brothers drew praise. Tonight at 7:30 an illustrated stereopticon service titled The Holy City follows. Tomorrow at 4 p m a children’s service conducted by Rev Ed Meads. Public invited to attend all services for spiritual uplift.
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Embury
Calvary
Hell
Joe Meads
Kerman
Ed. Meads
Schetfner
Meads Brothers
Mi o na tablets touted as stomach cure
An advertising piece claims Mi o na tablets strengthen the stomach to neutralize disease germs and prevent indigestion. It asserts many ailments stem from a weak stomach and that a fifty cent box restores health, with a guarantee offered by Wm. F. Jungkunz.
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Wm. F. Jungkunz
Northwestern to add suburban train service to Rockford
Chicago Northwestern railroad plans a suburban passenger service between Rockford and this city to counter the Rockford Interurban line. Officials indicate the move, aiming to capture freight and passenger business, and a cafe car has appeared on the 2:05 p.m. train, with 4:20 p.m. return, its permanence depending on patronage.
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Chicago & Northwestern Railroad
Rockford
Northwestern Road
Freeport
Chicago
Northwestern
Memorial Day Observances in Lena Noted
Harry Platner, who led a Sons of Veterans camp at Lena, has finished his work and returned to Rockford today. A public meeting was held Monday evening to plan Memorial day activities. Rev. H. Bannen will deliver the address. G. Smith of Rockford was in Lena today.
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Lena
Harry Platner
Sons of Veterans
Rockford
Rev. H. Bannen
Lena Budget News From Our Hand Some Little Suburb
Lena May 1 funeral for Thomas Foley held at Catholic church with large attendance. Mrs Chas Enerlum dies aged about 75. Barrett buys saloon interests and runs opera house saloon. saloon licenses granted to Jerodot Barrett and Martiny. Bowling alley license denied. Several residents visit or attend events. village board approves licenses, coroner cites poisoning in death near Lena. art club meet. several locals travel to Freeport Omaha Warren and Damascus. Local notices and reminders. piano tuner ads remain.
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Lena
Thomas Foley
Chas. Enerlum
H. H. Windecker
Freeport
Chas. Barrett
Art Club
Mary Crotzer
Henry
Dan Leiby
Waddams
Warren
Christopher Barnes
Chas. Runierium
Ladies Aid Society of
The
Lutheran Church
Carrie Crotzer
On the Stage at the Opera House and Grand Next
The Midnight Flyer company contracts include the Brooklyn at Night and other grand scenes for a flawless production at the opera house. For Her Sake, a Russian melodrama, appears at the Grand with intense road to Siberia scenes and noble ballroom sequences. Irving French Co impressed last night with At Runaway Wife and a strong cast led by Dorothy Grey. Tonight features Irishman’s Troubles on the bill.
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Knorr
Opera
Sfaelfrol
Ed ‘Anderson
Midnight Flyer’ Co
Brooklyn
Adirondack
Opera House
Grand Opera House
Siberia
Irving French Co
Berg
Irving French
John Higgins
Leois Smythe
Dorothy Grey
Dan McMillan
Ainsworth Arnold
Gussie Crumley
Rapheal de Rivola
Rishman
A Machine for Women and The Singer Ad in Freeport
An advertisement extols the Singer sewing machine as the lightest running most durable and convenient option. It urges shoppers to seek the red S and directs readers to 8 South Galena Ave Freeport U1 for purchase information.
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Singer
Galena Ave
Freeport
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Illinois Central
William
Power
G. Smith
Lena Budget
Geo. B. ‘Turneaure
Tel
White
Rockford, Ill
EvExise
Mrs. Fiske
Manhattan Company
C. M.S. McClellan
Lena Kleschna
Court House
Baier & Ohlendorf
Schmid Bros
Franz Bros. Brewing Co
A.C. Knorr
Nie de Guy
Iday
Jos, Pilgrim
Louis Elliott
C. P. Guenther’s
Mrrox
Morale & O'Brien
Kuehner Bros
Chickering
Kurteman Sterling
Behning
Crown
Emerson
Mason & Hamlin
Fischer
Conover
Cable
Nelson
Warner
Hi. M
Wellington
Meister, Schultz & Co
Main St
Galena
Stephenson St
Otr
Parmenis
Hoth Piones
John Hea
Oklahoma
Taylor & Frick
Av Co Knorr
Adirondacks
Onal
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