Smith's Election Pleases Soldiers in Illinois
General John Carson Smith elected division commander of the Grand Army of the Republic at Rockford. He has long ties to Freeport and Chicago, with a storied Civil War record including Chickamauga Lookout Mountain and Missionary Ridge. Officers and delegates named, Memorial Day notes, and a memorial obituary for Arthur Tacon from LeRoy.
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John Carson
Smith
Rockford
Grand Army of the Republic
Stedman
Chickamauga
Lookout Mountain
Missionary Ridge
Atlanta
Icsenesaw Mountain
Nashville
Galena
Chicago
J. H. Buck
Rock Island
P. Hotchkiss
Oalk Park
EB. P. Murdock
James H. Moore
Polo
Amanda M. Brown
Havana
Sadie Rowley
Bloomington
Anna Patterson
Mattoon
Lucy H. Renich
Woodstock
Rubie Loring
Nellie Stitsel
Pecatonica
Julia Hayes
Marseilles
Sarah K. Harwood
Decatur
Susie Snow
Ottawa
Alberta Tice
Va Munroe
Springfield
Mary Parker
Brown
Mirs
Katherine Wallace
Mae G. Tincoln
Aurora
Tottie B. Wheatly
Duquoin
Lorraine J. Pitkin
Grace M. Atkinson
Edna S. Walker
Peoria
Mary Lincoln
Hhnira Springer
Fannie Barber
Sheridan
Alma Ferguson
Laura Martin
Harvey
Miamadshivy
Onarga
M. E. Eliot
Lettie Nicholson
Kewanee
Jennie C.ranks
Mary A. Traynes
Frances Bowyer
Anna Morgan
Lake Forest
Sophia Marsh
Francis Wallice
Blanghe Chalhoun
Anna Smythe
Monmouth
Sons of Veterans
Brice Garrett
Tarry G. Wasson
R. MM. Wilson
Lincoln
Jooel FF. Gongnecker
Will C. Creighton
Champaign
H. B. Casserly
Gettysburg
P. A. Durant
Henry Abells
John T. Stockton
Man’s Unreasonableness Cited Over Treatment Choice
S Austin, manager of the Republican at Leavenworth Indiana, refused doctors to operate on his wife for female trouble and instead tried Electric Bitters. After five physicians failed, his wife recovered fully, enabling him to resume all household duties. Emmert Druggist guarantees the remedy at 60 cents.
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S. Austin
Republican
Leavenworth
Ind
Joseph Emmert
Prica
Forepaugh and Sells Brothers Circus Arrives Tomorrow
Four special trains deliver the Forepaugh and Sells Brothers circus to Freeport with crowds expected at both Rockford and Freeport performances. The parade starts at 10 o'clock, tents tested waterproof after Aurora rains, and two performances scheduled at 1 and 8 o'clock.
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Horepaugh and Sells Bros
Freeport
Rockford
Tomorry
Aurora
Adam Forepaugh
Sells Brothers
America
LNG
Couns Bt
Seven O’briens
Joseph le Fleur
Minnie Forepaugh
Wolkowskys
Oscar Lowanda
Lowanda
Mangie Kline
Mme, Correa
Harry Lemkin
Martino Lowands
Europe
Hyomel Catarrh Cure Promoted In Warm Weather Pitch
An advertisement urges readers to treat catarrh with Hyomel during May or June, claiming direct nasal and throat application kills germs. It promises quick relief, notes a one dollar outfit cost, and offers a refund if no improvement.
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Eatagh
Jungkunz
Paris Fashion Notes On Gowns And Spring Styles
Paris fashion notes describe the season’s gowns inspired by the city’s galleries and famous painters. Highlighted are circular skirts, knife plaited seams, yoke effects, and lightweight outfits with lace, embroidery, and shimmering silks for haute society.
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Paris
Severn
London
France
Germany
Cautourieres
Slysa Lapells Headache Indigestion Remedy Ad
An ad offers Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as a cure for illness with a money back guarantee. It lists 35 cents and cites Joseph Emmert as a seller. It notes the C. M. & sc. 2. road will sell excursion tickets daily from May 16 to Sep 30 to Delavan Waukesha Madison at reduced rates. J B Swear, Agent.
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Hollister
Joseph Emmert
Delavan
Waukesha
Madison
J.B. Swear
Winneshiek Notes And Local Happenings May 28
Iren Gur Owedr correspondent reports Winneshiek May 28. Deery who had a stroke last week is improving. Benjamin Shoemaker remains in poor health. Mamie Moss visited friends in Freeport. PC Punners entertained Freeport friends Sunday. Mennonite group at A Doughenbaugh home Sunday for Harve Heneshit’s celebration. he’s been confined at home. Telephone line work progresses with new lines soon in use. Mr Penske seeks news of his son whom he ordered to leave home weeks ago. Al Moss won fishing last week with a two-bushel sack of fish. he is noted as a fisherman.
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Winnesheik
Iren Gur
Winneshiek
Diames Deery
Benjamin Shoemaker
Mamie Moss
Freeport
PC Punner
Eliweh
A. Doughenbaugh
Harve
Mr. Penske
al Moss
Backward Spring Special on Men’s Trousers
A local ad notes excess stock from a cold spring and offers choice trousers at 7.00. John S. Harpster promotes quick pick of stock. Also announces Beloit excursion tickets for MW. W. A. picnic on Thursday June 1 for one dollar round trip, sale by J B Swear, B-8dwta Agent.
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John S. Harpster
Beloit
W. A
Goo Forst
J.B. Swear
Amusements at the Grand this week show strong crowd
The Grand hosted the Myles McCarthy company with a mammoth new comedy and a star lineup led by Miss Martha and Miss Gamble. Over four hundred ladies attended a souvenir matinee and tomorrow afternoon each child will receive a gift. The final night will reprise the Tried and true comedy The Grace Tort's Dream seen in Chicago venues.
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Myles McCarthy
Miss Marthind
Grand
Qace
Chicago
Denmark celebrates centenary with Trinity ceremony
A jumble of notes mentions Vans Christina Andersen’s centennial celebration in Denmark, plus political and academic items. It notes Austen Chamberlain and Camblige in a dispute, Kitchener dodging resignation amid reforms, and Professor Wiley commenting on moderate alcohol use. It also cites Brown University appointing a Lehigh geology professor and various anecdotes including a humorous hotel receipt scene from the Maine woods.
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Denmark
Vans Christina Andersen
Austen Chamberlain
Herbert Vivian
Camblige
Kitchener
Austin Leigh
Thomas Lynch
Fareien
Turly
Nitary Spetket
Children Involved in School Violence Incident In Scott City
A mother describes her six year old child being exposed to violence from another girl at school. The narrative includes the child’s account of threats and fights, with mentions of shouting and a desire not to repeat hurtful acts. The piece reflects concerns over early aggression.
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Scott City
Ier
Jimmy
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John
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