Crank Pastor Found Receives Peoria Call From Atlanta Minister
Rev. Dr. Lappin of Atlanta answers Central Christian Church Peoria call after submitting a blunt letter listing seven quirky requirements for a pastor. He claims to be an evangelist, lodge member, mixer, crank, and burden bearer, with candid remarks on church life and duties as Atlanta debates his potential move.
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Central Christian Church of
Peoria
Lappin
Atlanta
Hastertide
Jesus
Pearly Gates
Loth
New Drill Regulations Issued for Wisconsin Militia
Captain Harry Yount of Company I and Adjutant General Thomas W Scott receive Circular No 2 by Brigadier General Charles King detailing updated infantry drill regulations. Key topics include close order school of the soldier manual of arms and extended order. Company II to be instructed immediately ahead of spring camp at Springfield.
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Harry Yount
Company la
Thomas W. Scott
Adjutant General
Wisconsin
Charles King
Company IL
Springfeld
Woman Favors Hoopskirts and Comfortable Fashion
Mrs. ATB Walker wife of lumber magnate TIK Walker advocates hoopskirts calling them comfortable and not evil, noting hoops support skirts, require heavy petticoats, and that good taste of fashion can revive the hoopskirt in full proportion. John Buss Jr buys part of Union addition lots from Philip Becker for $2000.
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AT. B. Walker
Walker
Milionaire
Bress
John Buss, Jr
Union Addition
Philip Becker
Midweek Baptist Service and Social Event in Freeport
News of Day Tersely Told reports a Baptist church midweek service tonight with a symposium on stewardship and brief discussions by congregation members. A full attendance and public invitation are urged for the program followed by a card party and dance hosted by Freeport lodge members with G Sweeney’s orchestra and prizes for card play. event date noted as May 21. The piece also notes a broken leg incident on Galena street, a local contractor Charles Love injured by a banana peel, and mentions August Lehrmacher elected delegate with Ella Campbell as alternate to a typographical union national convention in Toronto starting August 1.
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The
Baptist Church
Freeport Jledge
G. Sweeney
August Lehrmacher
Fresport. ‘Typographical Union
Toronto
Canada
Ella Campbell
Shrine Meeting Capernaum No 4 Hosts Evening Session
Capernaum Shrine No 4 holds a meeting for the transaction of business this evening at 7 30 followed by a card party inviting members to bring friends.
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Capernaum Shrine No. 4
Enterment Postponed By Slides Delay
The stereopticon entertainment planned for last evening is postponed until this evening due to slides failing to arrive. All are invited. A seven year old son of George Schaad was taken to St Franc hospital today for an appendicitis operation.
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George Schaad
St. Franc Hospital
Masons to Convene Excelsior Lodge Meeting Tomorrow
Excelsior lodge of Masons will meet tomorrow night for business and work in the BE A and F C degrees.
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Excelsior Lodge of Masons
Board of Education Adjourned Meeting Tomorrow Night
The Board of Education announces an adjourned meeting to be held tomorrow night. Members will discuss pending agenda items and any new business.
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Board of Education
Freeport Plays First Away Game Against La Crosse Leaders
Freeport baseball club travels to La Crosse for the first road game as fans await results. Manager Malven’s squad, in good shape, hopes to break even. Green Bay hosts Oshkosh due to Oshkosh ground conditions and a changed percentage from a forfeit. Clinton independents beat Wausau 4 to 0.
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Freeport
la Crosse
Malven
Green Bay
Oshkosh
Clinton Independents
Wausau
Local notices and social items from Union street
RH Jones of 814 Union street receives two telegrams announcing the death of his sister Mrs Anna M Fry of Sherman Heights Tennessee. Mr and Mrs 8 8 Gromer hosted the friendship club on upper Stephenson street with refreshments and a pleasant time. John A Davis post 66 G A R lends its new hall in city building to the Daughters of the American Revolution who will meet there on the second and fourth Mondays each month. Next meeting Monday evening May 22 Rev AB Shrader of Carthage College speaks at the First English Lutheran church on Gods Preparation of a Prophet. The Assistant Pay for will be distributed. Meeting begins at 745 oclock. A cordial welcome is extended to all.
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RH. Jones
Union Street
Anna M. Fry
Sherman Heights
Tenn
Gromer
Friendship Club
Stephenson Street
John A. Davis
G. A, KR
Daughters of the American Revolution
A.B. Shrader
Carthage College
Carthage
Illinois
Weather Outlook for Cutcaco and Iowa
Cutcaco reports north winds bringing showers in the south late tonight and Friday. Iowa sees partly cloudy skies tonight and Friday with possible showers in the extreme south Friday.
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Cutcaco
Iowa
Dr King’s New Life Pills Offer Digestive Relief
A promotional note describes a disastrous calamity of poor health from indigestion and constipation. It claims Dr King’s New Life Pills build up digestive organs and cure headache dizziness colic and constipation, guaranteed at Joseph Emmert’s drug store, 26.
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Dr. King
Joseph Emmert
E. B. Reid
Harmony
Mr. Reid
May events and social notices mix in local column
Local society notes list dances lectures and charity events across May at various halls and parks. Highlights include a dance at Trusts Hall May 4 and 20 at Taylor's Park for Northwestern league meet and a St Marys hall party hosted by young people of Marys Church. Also mentions a Freeport Gun Club shoot at Taylor's Park and a local health note quoting E B Reid and a drug ad for King’s New Discovery with trial bottle offer.
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Fred Dawson
Trust
Dmusters
Ovatorend
U. Beehureh
Northwestern Mhnolgheh School
Ieague
Taylor's Park
Ndi P.m
Dril Lean
Mystic Workers
Giohe Hospital
St. Maverret's
Madre
Tay
Busts Muir
St. Marys Hall
Huiles
At Mary's Church
Gunto
Riverside Park
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Stephenson St
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Charles Love
Homer and
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Wasa
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Erste
Weather Forecast
Freeport Gun Club
Ridgway Electric Co
Stephenson
W.J. Young & Co
GC. H. Little & Co
Hurd
Hulbut
Brown & Dollmeyer
Cie
Freeport Hardware Company
E. Muro
Moreh & O'Brien
Stephnson
Freeport, IN
Madelia
Minnesota
Kansas
Havemeyer & Elder
New York
Burrell Brothers
Tly Stephenson
Wim. C. Wright & Co
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