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Freeport Daily Journal in Freeport, Illinois

27 May 1907

Page 7

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Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1907

Page

7

Early Railroads in Northern Illinois

A historical account details the Galena and Chicago Union charter of 1836, its gradual surveys and construction toward Chicago, and the 1864 consolidation with the Chicago and Northwestern Railway. It notes early Rockford meetings, funding efforts, and the line reaching Rockford, Elgin, and Freeport, shaping northern Illinois rail expansion.

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Rockford Register-Gazette St. Paul Dispatch D. 8. B. Johnson Chicago John Thayer St. Paul Register Gazette Istory Galena & Chicago Union Thayer Galena & Chicago Union Railroad Company Galena William Bennett Thomas Drummond J. C.goodhue Peter Semple J. M. Turner KE. D. Taylor J. B. Thomas, Jr Garena Ebenezer Peck T. W.’ Smith Chicago Union James Seymore Dearborn Street Des Plaines River Madison Street Rock “River Winnebago County Rockford Anson Miller Selden M. Church Martin P. Sweet Jason Marsh T. D. Robertson William Hulin Horace Miller A. C. Gleason Robert Barrett Harvey Gregory Robert J. Cross Asa Farnsworth Stephen Mack Thomas B. Talcott Tiernan Pettibone Guy Hulett Snyder J. Fletcher Alonzo Hall Daniel Baker B.S. Cable Harvey Woodruff Joseph Manchester George Haskell Willard Wheeler FE. H. Potter Newton Crawford J. C. Goodhue M. Church Anson Miller T. D. Radpertson A. Garrett Issac N. Arnold J. Y. Scammon William Baldwin Boston Belvidere Trenport T. PD. Robertson I. N. Arnold Robertson Wis de Daviess William H. Brown Cook Joel Walker Boone Spooner Ruggles Ogle Elijah Wilcox Kane Northwest Walter J. Newberry J. Young Scammon Northern Illinois Messrs. Townsend and Mather William B. Qogden John A. Holland Corps of Engineers Thomas D. Robertson Allen Robbins Dexter A. Knowlton Freeport Mr. Ogden Charles Walker Isaac N. Arnold John Locke Scripps John B. Turner B. W. Raymond Seaboard Ogden John van Northwick Geo. W. Waite Kinzie and Halstead Ebbert Elgin Galena & Chicago Union Railroad Turner Junction Ilinois Central Tidden Chicago & Northwestern Railway Company Chicago & Northwestern Galena Road Samuel J. Tilden Ilnois
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Happenings in Lena Illinois and surrounding towns

Local items from Lena and nearby towns report Memorial Day observances at the Baptist church with Rev. J. R. Wood leading a G A R tribute, music by a small choir, and organist Mrs J C Dunn. Rain delayed Epworth League plans at the Methodist church and other social visits are noted among residents and travelers.

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Valeda Clinton Ill Union Baptist Church J. R. Wood Elizabeth Prasse Amy Snider G. L. Baldwin J.C. Dunn Lillie Survey McConnell E. P. Fitzpzerald Epworth League Methodist Church W. H. Goodrich Pearl City Will Kiefer Fr. Welter St. Joseph's Church Chicago Ansa Orlup Shere H. M. Gisswiller Freeport G. W. Schauer Marguerite G. E. Doll Elsie Reeser
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Echoes of Circus Impress Freeport Attendance

John Robinson's circus delivered two creditable performances in Freeport despite a storm that kept many away. Seating was praised as perfect with highly desirable reserved spots, while employee grievances caused only minor unrest. Sheriff Benson searched for two violent employés, Ed Curtis and Bill Aldrich, who avoided Freeport and later joined the circus in Madison via Dixon.

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John Robinson Freeport Sheriff Benson LaSalle County Ed Curtis Bill Aldrich Robinson Circus Mendota Benson Dixon Madison
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Mystery Patent Medicine Ad Promises Bold Claims

An old advertorial text touts a tonic named Hol lister's Rocky Mountain leg with vivid mentions of scent, breath, bright eyes, red lips, and health. It lists a price of 35 cents and a seller named Joseph Emmert, framing the product as a cure or health aid.

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Hollister Joseph Emmert
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Pastels on Exhibition at Brown and Dollmeyer’s

Visitors admire the pastel works on display at Brown and Dollmeyer’s gallery noting the vibrant colors and refined technique. The exhibition highlights several artists and promises a thoughtful range of pieces for collectors.

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Brown & Dollmeyer's
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Dunkards Hold Conference West of Rockies in Los Angeles

The German Baptist Brethren Dunkards meet for their annual conference in Los Angeles the first time west of the Rockies drawing thousands from across the nation. The article describes their church governance customs and distinctive practices including baptism, agape, feet washing, nonresistance, and temperance norms.

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Fnz Rockies Rocky Mountains Los Angeles Cal Ohio River Ohio Mississippi Ocky Mountains Tlnois J. H. Moore Elgin Minnaxing Brethren The Gospel Messenger J. Blackenstaff Tinos John Heckman Tenois Wisconsin Christ United States
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Beloit College Sets Sixtieth Commencement Week

Beloit Wisconsin May 25 details the sixtieth Beloit College commencement week. events include Wisconsin Archaeological Society meeting and graduation June 15, a baccalaureate sermon by H T Cotton of New York June 16, alumni reunion and prize declamations June 17, extemporaneous Rice prize speaking and class day June 18, and commencement prayer and degree conferrals June 19 with the corporation dinner closing the week.

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Beloit Wis Beloit College Wisconsin Archaeological Society Frederick Starr H. T. Cotton New York Edward D. Eaton Rice Corporation
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Saddle club forms as city embraces horseback riding

Freeporters buy thoroughbred Kentucky saddlers and residents, both women and men, join a mounting interest. Will, once a bronco buster, recalls old rides as he handles a high school trained horse that balks at street cars.

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J. Fred Smith Mr. Steel Henney Kentucky W. A. Hance Will Old Galena Avenue
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Girl May Escape Prison

In Bloomington Illinois on May 26 Helen Dixon imprisoned for embezzling a church organ fund may be spared the penitentiary. Widespread support to modify the sentence prompts Sheriff Moore to keep her at the county jail for a few days while the movement continues.

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Bloomington Ill Christian Church Organ Fund Helen Dixon Moore
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Summers Millinery Opens Mid-Summer Window Event

Summer season opening at Summers Millinery set for Wednesday May 29 featuring new hat styles and accessories. Store invites customers to explore refreshed collections and exclusive in-store promotions.

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Northern Illinois Chicago & North Western Eastern Pioneer Buffalo John Ebbert Myr. Ebbert J. D. Johnson Mr. Johnson Delia Samuel Gregory Lena Dunkards Beloi College Saddle Club Next Henry Roelng Kate Hopeking Hall Weston & Colborn Bill Saville America John McDonal C. P. Guenther’s Stearns & Foster Kuehner Bros W.&b.lawn Mowers Cor. Exchange & van Buren Sts Hollister & Barrett Jewelers Opticians Freeport Gas Light and Coke Co
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