General Conference Opens With Debates On Amusements and Bishops
A special report describes the Methodist Episcopal General Conference opening in this city with about 1000 delegates from India China Africa Japan and elsewhere. Key battles include whether to elect race bishops and restore the pastoral time limit amid discussions on amusements restrictions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mmilimere
Mil
Atay
Phead- Warnes
Methodist Depiscopal Church
Ndia
Chine
Japan
Ehamreh
Tract Society
Freedmen’s Aid
South
Methodist
Board of Bishops
House of Bishops
Thadters
Werren
Doy Hh
Co Jenhives
Cinetahati
Willian Alfred Quaydes
Chicuee
Phirkielad
Diloward Ubtiversite
Dav
Syracuse University
Po Nhesot
Chitteh
Ed Crawford
Nileeliane Cotheser
Tae Piano University
OS Laewie
Chaiee Charet
Chooistiam Advocate
Matt Hughes
Vie Budee Pendenee Nvenmtie Methodist Ocharebh
Kansas City
SUPT S E Raines Retained by Board
The school board retained Superintendent S E Raines and discussed plans for a special teacher to assist backward and "born short" pupils. The matter was referred to the teachers committee for consideration and the board adjourned to meet Friday at 7:30 pm.
St Marys church married ladies host May party and dance
Lively interest shown by the Married Ladies sodality of St Marys church as they prepare a dance and card party in St Marys hall next Monday evening May 4. A varied program will mark the event and the ladies in charge, famed as royal entertainers, will not spare effort to make the May party a premier social affair. Refreshments will be served. The public is welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary's Church
St. Mary's Hall
Bijou Theatre to Close for Repairs and Reopen With New Shows
The Bijou theatre will close tonight for repairs and reopen Monday in May with the latest motion pictures from manufacturers, advanced vaudeville and illustrated songs. Manager A J Shimp adopts the new policy already used by leading vaudeville theatres in the east and across the country. The small theatre has been popular over the past two seasons and is expected to attract more praise from patrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Shimp
Chitaro
Freeport
Littl
Davis villagers share in Moley will probate
In Rockford county court the will of the late Joanna M Moley was probated. The Davis residents are named beneficiaries with the estate valued at 7000 dollars. Mrs Josephine Wise receives 5600 dollars, Prank Wise and Emma Wise each get 200 dollars. The Winnebago County Home for the Aged and the Children’s Home of Rockford each receive 400 dollars.
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Davis Village
Joanna M. Moley
Rockford
Josephine Wise
Davis
Prank Wise
Emma Wise
Winnebaro
Funeral notice for WoW. Dileher of Lena and D. O. K. K.
Knights of Pythias members of Freeport lodges are invited to the funeral of WoW Dileher a Silver Shield lodge Lena and Hlusa Temple No bos D O K K to be held in Lena Sunday afternoon. Train departs Freeport at 1 00 p m and returns to Freeport at bid00 p m.
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Knights of Pythias
Freeport
Wow. Dileher
Silver Shield Lodge
Lena
Hlusa Temple No
Bucklen's Arriva Salve Credited by Tracy Man
Charles F. Badalino of Tracy California praises Bucklen's Arriva Salve saying a box cured years of itching piles and discomfort. He credits the salve with giving him his luckiest day after trying other treatments without relief. Sold at Joseph Kamert's drug store with a guarantee.
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Bucklen
Charles F. Badalino
Tracy
California
Hader Garantee
Joseph Kamert
Judge Charity to Preside in Chicago Next Month
Beginning next month Judge Charity will preside in the municipal court of Chicago for several weeks. He will handle Freeport duties and preside in the county court on Saturdays, while Judge Rockow of Rock-Torch will be here the rest of the week to take his place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charity
Chicago
Municipal Courto
Chitagro
Freepore
Rockow
Rock- Torch
Probate Refused in County Court Probate
The last will of Jobin Iverts was presented to the county court before Judge Charity but probate was refused because witnesses failed to substantiate the document. The case centers on the probate decision and the validity of the will.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jobin Iverts
Kiverts
Charity
Two Scholarships Announced for Animation Studies
The Lindley Normal School announces two scholarships for animation studies to be awarded after the examination. The event will be held on the second Saturday of May at VHS University, with scholars to be announced following the test.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lindley Normal School
Real Estate Notices Include Malone Lot and Starler Addition
Real estate prausters publish notices about the Malone lot and a portion of Starler's addition to Mreepoct with references to blocks and street names. The records mention det od and parcels within Starler's addition, including Horubutre to Wilby Boo Nese and related deed details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jleyriad Baty
Bisitees Malone Lot
Bloek
Starler
G. Horubutre
Wilby Boo
S. Bhoek
Baseball tree with every pair of boy's school shoes price
WM. O. WRIGHT & CO offers every pair of boys school shoes at L.50, advertised in a local catalog or shop display. The listing highlights uniform pricing across styles, with emphasis on affordable school footwear for boys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Price &L
WM. O. Wright & CO
Herub
Indictments Filed Against Cincinnati Bucket Shop Operators
The Associated Press reports in Cincinnati on May 2 that thirty four indictments were returned by the grand jury against well known Cincinnati brokers involved in bucket shop operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Cincinnati
Ohio
Daily Journal delivers citywide news for V0e a week
The Daily Journal offers citywide newspaper delivery at a weekly price of V0e. Readers across all city parts can subscribe for home delivery, with the service marketed as affordable and comprehensive coverage for local stories and notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Daily Journal
Roller Skating Night at Rell Away Rink
Roller skating event announced for tonight at the Rell Away Rink. Promoters invite skaters of all ages to join, with music and a safety reminder. Local organizers encourage families to attend and enjoy casual skating in a community setting.
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Rellaway Rink
Global brief mentions range from mail post to court cases
A haphazard list notes live fish mailed from India to London, electricity planned for Mecca sanctuary, a Missouri supreme court ruling on chicken theft, a pocketbook with $4500 found, rising prices in China, rental costs in Shanehad and Tientsin, and various oddities from Detroit to Russia. It also reports a manuscript possibly by Luther, a pearl in a mussel, and overlooked historical finds.
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India
London
Arabia
Mohammed
Missouri Supreme Court
Winona Lake
Minnesota
United States
China
Tientsin
Sao
Detroit
Mich
Charles F. Higgins
Sebastopol
Odessa
Verdon
Passaic
Luther
Edward A. Ross
University of Wisconsin
Russia
Salisbury
N. Tf
Peek and Borden
Staunton
D. P. Grenfell
Oxyryneus
Ola St. Paul's Churchyard
New York
Broadway
Washington
St. Pauls
Michael Angelo
Ciorgio Vasari
Count Rasperi-Spinelli
Florence
Italy
St. Verre
Martinique
Mont Pelee
Paul
Leopardina Pouris
Spain
David Needlentin
Athenese
Legetuys
Walter
Megiel
Portia
Padre IV
Tie de Jauetra
Martin de Gboria
Beesme
Miguel
Pedre
Maria
South America
Sed
Market Closing Quots from Chicago Board of Trade
Today's market report shows closing quotes for July wheat at 103, July corn 64 14, July oats 46 7, July pork 813.40, July lard 18.45, July ribs 7.22. Union Stockyards prices: cattle 800 steady, steers 4.60 to 7.20, stockers feeders 3.50 to 5.70, hogs 1 lb 1.00 0 0 0 0 0.35 lower, light 5.30 to 5.70, heavy 5.80, mixed 5.20 to 5.80, rough 5.30 to 6.60, bulk sales 5.60 to 5.74, sheep 3,000 steady 4.70 to 6.20.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Board of Trade
Union Steck
Embury Epworth League to Host 6:30 Evening Service
Convention report and extra items will be presented at tomorrow's Embury Epworth League service at 6 30 PM Mrs Manchester addresses How to be Untroubled in Trouble A full report on convention proceedings will be shared by Miss Goddard All members and friends are invited to attend
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Embury Epworth League
Wmn
Manchester
Spelling Contest Social At Wree Port Woman's Club
The Wree Port Woman's Club hosts a Friday evening spelling contest with a social. Admission is 10 cents and the event features refreshments, old-time dances, and a fine program. Proceeds benefit the Domestic Science room at the High School.
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Wreeport Woman's Club
Grace church auxiliary to elect officers meet at Diffenbaugh home
The Woman's Auxiliary of Grace Episcopal church will meet Monday afternoon at 180 Exchange Street for the usual business and the annual election of officers. All members are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Auxiliary
Grace Episcopal Church
W.H. Diffenbaugh
Exchange Street
Suit to Clear Title In Lancaster Section 19
Fred J. Tielkemeier has filed suit against Susan Vanner et al in district court to clear the title to a portion of Section 19 in the town of Lancaster. The filing seeks court action through the circuit clerk to resolve the land ownership.
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Fred J. Tielkemeier
Susan Vanner Et al
Circuit Court
Town of
Lancaster
Guenther Co Partners with Hindipo Nerve Tonic
Guenther Co. of Galena avenue and street promotes Hindipo nerve tonic with a bold guarantee. They promise to cure kidney troubles and nervous disorders or refund the price. A 40 cent Blue Label Extra Strength box and a mail order option are highlighted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co. P. Guenther & Co
Galena Avenue
Galena Street
Lowden Introduces Bill on Adulterated Pesticides
Washington May 2 Congress man Lowden has introduced a bill to prevent the manufacture sale or transportation of adulterated or misbranded fungicides paris greens lead arsenates and other insecticides and regulate traffic in such products. The bill was referred to the committees on interstate and foreign commerce for consideration.
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Washington
Lowden
The World’s Best Climate Remedy Advised
The article proclaims a climate safety claim with high altitude health benefits and warns of malaria at lower levels. It promotes electric hitters as the best remedy for lassitude biliousness fever and debility, advertised as a blood purifier and remedy for nervousness insomnia. Sold under guarantee at Joseph Mimmerts drug store with price given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Mimmerts Drug Store
Price
Peoples Column Advertisements and Rentals Notice
The fragment mentions page seven of a Neo issue with Peoples Column advertisements and rental listings. It references a local address at 63 South Garena Avenue, Bordner, and another at 2 Chirk Avenue. The text is fragmentary and lacks a clear event or outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neo
Peoples
Garena Avenue
Geo
Bordner
Chirk Ave
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F. A. Read
W.j.young & Co
Cpp
Nam
Freeport Loan CO
Stephenson Street
Baltimore
Odd Fellowship
Tilsinois Rebakah Lodge
Odd Fellows
Order
W. H. Manchester
J. G. Wise
Emma Brandt
Noble
Mary McKnight
Kila Bardell
Jennie Manchester
Mary Wise
Miss Brande
Minerva Tenney
G. W. McKnight
Albert Bardell
Carrie Hoffman
Tenney
G. W. Gharet
Emma Penticoff
Clara Moore
Louisa Templemeyer
Emma Beebe
Amyister
Sue Sullivan
Chapliain
Welcone
Enna Branielt
Cuteo Austin
Wrand
Dessie Golhbet
Ecal
Histe Pwr
Duldane
Fa. Phlinoduet
Mes. Wisdom
Ldehtenberger
Rendting
Fay Feathertin
Pear Rass
Pantormiaius Misa Margaret
Paaurber
Dleten Prati
Hinne Sole
Beatrice Fhox
Soni
Mr. Loveland
Florence Ruonbi
Foun Eirnst
Teading
Teton Pradl Vocatsolo
Mesaura Lemnos
Iva Dodds
Coro Austin
S. E. Raines
St. Mary’s Hall
BIJOU
Prausters
Hits Bucket Shops
The
Journal
Chicago Board of Trade
F.J. Miner & Co
CG. D
Anderson
Stock Exchange
Miner & Co
Rice
Wileh
Atchisonne
Anink Copper
Korky
Steel
U.S Steel
OG. M.& St
Bill
Excelsior Lodge
A. F
A. M
Evergreen Lodge
Freeport Chapter
KR. A. M
Freeport Council
KR. Inds. Mo
Freeport Commandery No. 7
K. T
Illinois
JT. B. Jones
Mil Post Pata
Smitiedl
Atkins
Titinois
Edw. Allington, Jr
Allington’s
Freeport Gas Light & Goke Co
Ladies’ Oxfords
Dresger
Galena St
Gieo
Ennenga Prop
Freteo
Rochord Sterling
Ain Betia
Newbury
Emerick Barretts.Co
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