Trainmen Propose Name Change and Insurance Board
The Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen considers changing the order name to include Yardmen, switching biennial sessions to triennial, and creating an insurance board to settle claims between sessions. Delegates also discuss officer titles and a planned southern home for disabled members, with figures aiming for about 100000 dollars for a southern home.
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Atlanta Constitution
Insurance Board
J. L. Sheppard
Fort Scott
Kan
National Union of Railway Trackmen
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Knights of Pythias Hall
Kiser
Morrissey
Brotherhood of
Railway Trainmen
Elks’ Club
Father Coffin
John O'Keefe
Home For the Disabled
J. WM. Hall
Toronto
Canada
Highland Park
Belvidere Merchant Dead
Belvidere in Belvidere township William Sewell 64 prominent merchant and supervisor dies yesterday morning of appendicitis in Belvidere D1 May 14.
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Belvidere
William Sewell
Hollister Rocky Mountain Tea Promises Clear Skin 85 Cents
Advertises Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as a cure for blemishes and impure blood with claims of improving health. Product sold by Joseph Emmpert, priced at 85 cents for tea or tablets.
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Hollister
Rocky Mountain
Joseph Emmpert
Shipment of Fish to Stock Local Rivers
The Stephenson County Protective Fish and Game commission received from F P Bartlett a consignment of walleyed pike to be released in the Pecatonica river and nearby streams within days. The group aims to stock many streams and enforce strict protection, prosecuting all out of season fishing or net use.
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Stephenson County Protective Fish and Game Commission
State Commission
F. P. Bartlett
Pecatonica
Entertainment at Church by Beginners' Department
The First Presbyterian church Sabbath school presents a Wednesday evening program on May 15 at 7:30. Dreamland drill by babies illustrations from Mother Goose nursery rhymes songs and drills by boys and girls. Reading and illustrated songs include I Want to Be a Soldier Pa. Admission is 15 cents.
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First Presbyterian Church
Mother Goose
Lennox
Andre in Chattanooga A Letter Clears Disappearance Mystery
John Andre in Chattanooga reports his father John Andre who had been missing for weeks is alive and visiting relatives there. The letter says he told people of plans to go to Tennessee and cannot understand why rumors of a mysterious disappearance circulated.
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John Andre
Chattanooga
Main Andre
Tenn
Mr. Andre
Tennessee
Women’s Christian Union elects officers at meeting
The W C T U met yesterday at the Woman's club room in the Masonic Temple and elected President Mr Barnett and Secretary and Treasurer Miss Engle. A follow up meeting in two weeks will organize work across churches. Mrs Fields of Warren attended the session and returned home last evening.
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Woman's Club
Masonic Temple
Barnett
Miss Engle
Fields
Warren
Would Establish Museum At Freeport Library
The public library board debated creating a museum on the library's upper floor and appointed a committee to work with external museum groups including the Woman's club Daughters of the American Revolution and Freeport club. The project wins public enthusiasm and appears poised for success.
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Public Library Board
Woman’s Club
Daughters of the American Revolution
Freeport Club
Freeport
City Health Committee Maps Coming Year Waste Route Plan
The city council committee on health and Dr. R J Burns health officer met last night to outline the year ahead. Garbage collectors will begin immediately with Chan Bentley taking the territory south of Stephenson street and Orla Perry north of Stephenson street through West Freeport.
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R. J. Burns
West Freeport
Chan Bentley
Stephenson Street
Orla Perry
Sons of Veterans Plan Tonight Gathering
The Sons of Veterans announce a large gathering tonight for members and prospective recruits. Two new members will be received and refreshments will be served.
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Sons of Veterans
Card of Thanks for Robert Young family
We, the wife and children of the late Robert Young, express heartfelt thanks to friends for kindness during bereavement. Special gratitude to the Arcade Mfg. Co. employer for supportive gestures. Signed by Mrs. Ll. Be. Young, W. W. Young, Mrs. Ardel Harrsion, Margaret J. Young, Sadie Be, and Harriet M. Burbank piano teacher.
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Robert Young
Arcade Mfg. Co
Ap. Nrcantiatart
Ll. BE. Young
W. W. Youn
Ardell Harrison
Margaret J. Young
Sadie BE
To Rent Half of Double House Near Water
For rent half of a double house at 34 Lincoln Ave near water. Rent per month. Contact G. Burchard at the listed address. Both phones available.
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E. L. Burchard
Lincoln Ave
Walnut Street Property Owners Plan Pavement Meeting
Property owners along Walnut Street hold a council chambers meeting this afternoon to decide the pavement type for the street. Most oppose any pavement, but the prevailing view favors paving overall.
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Walnut Street
Deputy Marshal Returns From Service Trip in Bankruptcy Case
Deputy United States Marshal Mack returned from Belvidere and Savanas where he had gone to serve papers in a voluntary bankruptcy case. The bankrupts are Kennedy and Powers, formerly of Belvidere.
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United States
Marshall Mack
Belvidere
Savanas
Kennedy & Powers
Officers Elected for Buffalo Rock Tent Villa in Chicago
Monday in Chicago officers were elected for the Buffalo Rock Tent Villa company with Dr. A B Smith of Freeport chosen as vice president.
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Chicago
Buffalo Rock Tent Villa Company
A. B. Smith
Freeport
Germania Society Dancing and Card Party Planned
Members of Germania society and their lady friends will attend a Thursday night dancing and card party.
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Germania Society
Auction Sale Of Japanese High Art Goods
An auction of Japanese high art goods is announced for 2:30 and 7:30 each day at 128 Sper Street. An exhibition accompanies the sale and a handsome souvenir pin will be given to each lady in attendance.
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Sper Eee Street
Presbyterian General Assembly excursion sale notice
Low rate excursion tickets via The North Western Line on sale May 12 to 16 with return limit June 3. Fast trains splendidly equipped make direct connections in Chicago with all trains east. Apply to agents Chicago and North Western Railway for particulars.
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North-Western
Chicago
Chicago & North-Western R'y
Low Rates to Pacific Coast Announced for Several Cities
Low round trip fares to San Francisco Los Angeles Portland Tacoma Seattle and North Pacific Coast points in June to mid July plus May 18th and July dates. Liberal return limits and favorable stop over arrangements apply. See a North-Western Line agent for full details.
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San Francisco
Los Angeles
Portland
Tacoma
Seattle
North Pacific Coast
North-Western Line
Jamestown Exposition Travel Offer on The North Western Line
Low rates daily via The North-Western line until Oct 15 with liberal return limits and flexible routes. Visit New York Washington Niagara Falls and sea coast and mountain resorts. Direct connections in Chicago with all lines east. For particulars apply to any North-Western line agent.
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North- Western Line
New York
Washington
Niagara Falls
Chicago
North-Western Ling
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Cedar Rapids
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Illinois
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Standard and Ruby
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Land of Nod
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