Burton L Figeley Proves Real Hero Enlists as Artilleryman
Freeport native Burton L Figeley joined a New York style relief effort during the San Francisco earthquake and fire. He spent ninety hours on duty aiding victims, including leading a forage mission to a butcher shop to feed starving crowds as flames closed in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Oakland
Cal
F. C. Held
San Francisco
Mgr. Robbins
Burton L. Figeley
Burton
Able -Banner
William’. Figeley
Standard ‘Oil Company
Robbins
Pompeii
National Guard
State of
New York
Buffalo
National’ Guard
Figeley
State
Pillar
Figgtey
Telegraph Hill
Mr. Figeley
Nature
Prince of Jerusalem
Court of Honor
J. H. Robbins
Riley and Wheat Cut Prices on New Goods at Hacker Store
Riley and Wheat announce a large new line of goods offered at lower prices than elsewhere. Visit the Hacker store at 6 Waly to save money and see how they can help you.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riley & Wheat
Hacker
Waly
Birthday of Florence Nightingale Reaches Eighty Sixth Milestone
London May 167 Special Miss Florence Nightingale the Crimean War nurse and organizer of volunteer nurses is eighty six today Personal friends call on her at a London house Queen Alexandra and King Edward sent felicitation messages though she has been an invalid for years she remains active in nursing affairs Born in Florence and named after the City of Flowers her modesty has been famed She declined public ovations and refused a 250000 testimonial on her return from Crimea
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence
Nightingale
London
Miss Flovence
Baroneess
Burdett-Coutts
England
Miss Nightingale
King Edward
Queen Alexandra
Florencé
City of Flowers
Shore
Peter
Crimea
Robert, Peel
William Russell
London Times
War
Frank Rockefeller denies death claim of oil family patriarch
In Cleveland Frank Rockefeller insists his father is alive and says reports that Dr William Livingston is the Rockefeller father are false. He calls the public's curiosity about his family history none of their business and says he would hear if his father died today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Rockefeller
Cleveland
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
John D. Rockefeller
New York
John D., Jr
William Livingston
Garfield Building
Livingston
Freeport
William” Livingston
Dr. Livingston
This Date in History Highlights Key Events Across Centuries
A chronological list notes 1464 Hexham battle where the Duke of Somerset fell to Edward IV, 1525 Frankenhausen clash, 1567 Mary Stuart wed Bothwell, 1602 Gosnold finds Cape Cod, 1645 Montrose defeats Scots, 1740 Ephraim Chambers dies, births: 1680 James Gadsden, 1788, etc. Highlights plural historic moments with dates and figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duke of Somerset
Edward IV
Hexham
Frankenhausen
Germany
Mary Queen of Scots
James,Earl of Bothwell
Bartholomew~ Gosnold
Cape Cod
Earl of Montrose
Florence Nightingale
Nit
Edmund Kean
James H. Barry
U.g
Arkansas
Daniel O’connell
Genoa
Rome
Paris
Louis Napoleon
Garibaldi
Calatisini
Italy
Russia
Congress
United States
Manitoba
Edward Remenyi
San Francisco
River ton postmaster robbed in Virginia incident
Postmaster G. W. Fouts of River ton Virginia reports a near fatal attack and robbery in a letter describing his long liver complaint and jaundice prior to a cure by Electric Bitters. The tonic is advertised as a remedy for biliousness neuralgia weakness and all stomach liver kidney and bladder derangements at St Jos Emmert's drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Fouts
Riverton
Jos
Porcelain tableware and chamber sets at Riley and Wheat
A notice announces the arrival of 25 barrels of semi porcelain tableware and chamber sets offered by Riley and Wheat’s racket store. Prices are listed as attractive for various uses, inviting quick purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riley & Wheat
Not A Fish Story Fisherman Sergeant Harris Invents Landing Net
In City Hall every night Sergeant Harris, famed for his fishing skill, showcases a self adjusting landing net he devised. Fishermen praise the device as a marvel and foresee rapid sales and possible factory development by Freeport businessmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Feet Ny
Harris
Kilgrub
Ben Slough
Farewell Sermon Preacher Moore Heads to Massachusetts
Red Oak May 14 Rev Homer H Moore preached his farewell sermon last Sunday night before leaving for Massachusetts to attend school. He was noted for faithful service and is mourned by many friends. Local reports note barn-raising by John Stohl, barn progress under John Lied, and several calls and visits from residents including Elmer Stamm and Fred Turner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Oak
Homer H. Moore
Massachusetts
A. T.folgate
Raymond
Freeport
Elmer Stamm
I. C. Railroad
Ed Woolford
Orangeville
John Martin
John Stohl
John Lied
Lillie Wagner
Buena Vista
Western Union Telegraph Co
I. C. Railroad Company
Mart Rief
Matt Marvin
A. T. Folgate
Memorial Day plans in Winslow include address by O R Zipf
From Winslow May 15 G G Vaughn returned from North Dakota. Mrs Tyler walks downtown after illness. Dr G He Willis travels to Springfield for State Dental society meeting. Memorial day events expand with a Winslow band, Crescent male quartet, and address by O R Zipf of Freeport at cemetery inforenoon and afternoon. Families move as Patrick Carroll departs forMonticello Wis with household effects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winslow
G. G. Vaughn
North Dakota
aMys
J.B. Fullerang
August Neusus
Thomas Orchestra
Freeport
Yine
W.G
Tyflér
He Willis
Springfield
State Dental Society
Winslow Band
O. R. Zipf
Crescent
Guy Wickwire
W. H. Wick
Patrick
Carroll
Monticello
Wis
Buena Vista Social Notes and Local Movements
Buena Vista reports busy social and civic life with Lula Bolander visiting at Reedsburg Wisconsin. Mrs Hart Homan and Maska traveled to Orangeville for a recent event. Wm Jen ecka wins school director seat in a resignation vacancy. Mrs Bolander returns from Scioto Mills tending Mrs Myers. Walt Bolander reports sickly colts. Mr Postacorva traveled to Chicago. Lee Miller and family visit Miller's mother Mrs Mays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buena Vista
Lula Bolander
B. EB. Smith
Reedsburg
Wis
Sunday
Mesdames Hart, Homan
Maska
Orangeville
Fred Linderman
Wm. Jenecka
M. A. Bolander
Scioto Mills
Peter Myers
Walt Bolander
Postacorva
Chicago
Lee Miller
Vinci Cod Liver Oil Claim Ad In Freeport
An advertisement touts Vinci cod liver oil as the superior tonic and strength creator. It claims the product is not a patent medicine, lists multiple health benefits, and promises a money back guarantee through a vast network of druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Khow
Vinci
Coe Vinci
United States
Joseph Fmmert
Knights of Globe Picnic Plans Stir Sterling for August 28
A Sterling meeting discussed arrangements for the Knights of Globe picnic set for August 28. Uniformed garrisons from Rockford Belvidere Joliet and Freeport will attend with bands and special trains, with more bands expected from other towns.
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Sterling
Picnc
Rockford
Belvidere
Joliet
Freeport
Real estate transfers listed for Stephenson County
Abstract office reports numerous transfers since last issue. Meservey to Gibson lot 4 block 17 Lena for 2800 dollars. Huisenga to Schmedes Knowlton's 2nd Ad Freeport 1160. Haldeman to Shoemaker Cedarville 825. Beebe to Langenstein Knowlton's 2nd Ad Freeport 3600. Beuman to Auman undivided 7g lot 6 Siler's Ad Kent 2600. Spe to Shade Knowlton's 2nd Ad Freeport 0. Bedis heirs to Leit eel Dakota lots 7 8 block 6 0. Schroeder to Otto West Ad Florence 1600. Bangasser to Van Brocklin Burchard sub-div Freeport 400. Abstracts of title furnished on short notice. Deeds mortgages and other legal instruments accurately drawn. O Taylor Frick Conveyancers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephenson County
A. F. Meservey
Frank Gibson
Lena
Henr Huisenga
Anna Schmedes
Knowlton
Freeport
S. A. Haldeman
G. E. Shoemaker
Cedarville
James Bedis
C. P. Leiteel
Dakota
J. A. Schroeder
E. L. Otto
West Ad
Florence
EK. Bangasser
C.C. van Brocklin
Burchard
W. Freeport
O. Taylor & Frick
Dr Kings New Life Pills Promise Quick Relief
Advert says deaths from appendicitis fall as Dr Kings New Life Pills rise in use. Pills claim to save from danger and ease constipation with quick, painless release. Promises strength and vigor, guaranteed by Jos Emert druggist. Price 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Jos
Emmert
Union Electric Co opens office for general electrical work
The Union Electric Co has opened an office at 163 Galena Street and offers general electrical contracting. All repairs will be done properly. For service call the new phone number 4 fdlw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union ‘Electric Ca
Galena Street
Riley & Wheat Racket Store Offers Wagons and Hammocks
A large line of express wagons pictures and hammocks advertised at prices not to be beat at Riley and Wheat Racket Store. The note urges readers to come in and inspect the selection and deals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riley & Wheat
Extra Good House and Property Listings by F Hildreth
A real estate notice highlights several desirable homes in good locations. A modern Union Street house near Cay Line offers convenience and a fine lot at a low price. Walnut Street front with a rear Chestnut Street rental and a seven room Fifth Avenue house with furnace bath and gas are featured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Street
Cay Line
Walnut Street
Chestnut Street
Fifth Avenue
Bath and Gas
F. Hildreth
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Beray
Gidee
Ogce
Uncle Sam
Frisco
Seattle
Los Angeles
Burton Figeley
L.figely
Liedesdorff
van Ness ‘Avenue
Sergeant Harrid
Joseph Emmert
Knights OF Globe
C.D. E
Lieht
Rta
Pat
Sopp Heavy
Wee
Jaw Haal
Tak
Aw Gawear
D. Gibson
A.B.C.D
Geo, Enneaga
Galgas
Kuehner Bros
Zeiven
China
GAS House Coke
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