Origin of G. A. R. Told by Mrs Logan Widow of Noted Leader
Mrs John A Logan widow of the Civil War leader explains the origin of the Grand Army of the Republic and Memorial Day. She recounts Stephenson and Rutledge founding the order in 1866 and Major Stephenson’s plan to care for widows and orphans, noting the 30th of May observance and the 1864 Memorial Day order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Logan
Teader
Society of the “Grand Army of the Republic
Benjamin F. Stephenson
Springfield
Rutledge
Stephenson
Decatur, W
Grand Army of the Republic
Washington, D
J. Massey Rhind
Congress
Louisiana Avenue
Seventh
C Streets
Stephen HH. T Horburt
Hudburt
Counley
Grand Army
Logan
Uiis
Adjutant Generalts Office
Fourteenth Street
Washington, D. C
Christian Church Season Themes Announced by Rev Emerson
Rev FLW Emerson lists morning service themes for May through July at the Christian Church. Topics include The Lilies of Life Fruit Bearing and The Evil of Lying Deception. Special children's service and multiple Sunday lessons cover virtues and vices such as purity, honesty, and Sabbath observance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flw
Emerson
Christian Chiurch
UN Christian Nation
Hay
Maountain
Pallows
Jane
Knights of Pythias Elect Officers Meeting
Freeport lodge No. 4 Knights of Pythias will meet in the castle hall Monday evening June 0 for the election of officers. A good attendance is desired at this meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Castle Tall
It Reached the Spot Says Local Store Owner
It reached the spot the cough root seat of my cough and saved my life says Mr E Humphrey owner of a large general store at Ommoga O and president of Adams County Telephone Co and Home Telephone Co of Pike County. Dr King’s New Discovery heals throat lungs chest and cough spots. Sold under guarantee at Joseph Emmert’s drug store 50c and 1.00. Trial bottle free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Humphrey
Ommoga
Adams County Telephone Co
Home Telephone Co
Pike County
Dr. King
Joseph Emmert
Daily Journal delivery notice
The Daily Journal offers citywide delivery for 10 cents a week, providing affordable access to local news across all neighborhoods.
Remembering a Nation’s Gift to Liberty and Union
A speech recalls Civil War roots of abolition and reunion. It honors Lincoln and fallen soldiers, notes the Union’s preservation, and calls for continued moral progress and national unity across North and South, praising veterans and urging pursuit of liberty and righteousness for all. The orator invokes vicarious sacrifice and faith that God marches on with a united America.
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Lincoln
Beauregard
Fort Sumter
Legions of Freedom
Legions of
Slavery
America
Livy
Rome
Marcus Curtius
Valerious Maximus
Republic
North
South
Valley Forge
New World
United States
Columbia
Santiago
Porto Rico
Philippines
Seige
Troy
Blue Sea
Hercules
Washington
Tincoln
Grant
Christ
God
Sherman
Lookout Mountain
Decoration day program in Cedarville village observance
Patriotic ceremony held at K of G hall at 9 o'clock featured school song, a prayer by Rev A W McClurkin, a recitation The cover them over by Miss Almalace, glee club performance Under the Sod and the Dew, and an address by Gen Smith D Atkins followed by America. A parade formed and proceeded to the cemetery with teachers and pupils martial band old soldiers sons of veterans Cedar Cliff Camp M V A in uniform and citizens in carriages
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Cedarville
K. of G. Hall
A. W. McClurkin
Presbyterian Church
Almalace
Smith D. Atkins
America
Sons of Veterans
Cedar Cliff Camp
Tomatoes With Profit From One Gardener's Tomato Plan
A seasoned gardener shares a method to grow earlier, higher quality tomatoes. Use greenhouse-raised plants, space at three feet, stake each plant with five foot stakes, tie loosely, pinch off side shoots, and train up the stake every six inches. One stalk yields a peck of fruit. harvest greens before frost and ripen in the cellar.
Meat Market Change at 91 Galena Street
James W. Bryden of Milwaukee will run the shop as the People's Cash Meat Market starting June 6 after the sale by Monks Reichert. A discount on all meats on hand is offered from now until possession transfer to attract patrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galena Street
James W. Bryden
Milwaukee
People's Cash Meat Market
Monks Reichert
Baby contest winners at Majestic cements top prize to Dickman
Number 67 the baby of Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Dickman won first prize with 641 votes at the Majestic baby contest. Other prize recipients include Emil Haeni Helen Barr Mrs. Faubel James Gleason George Held C A Studebaker Adam Graff George Disch Isaac Downing Charles Darling Will Hanna and Mr. Fitchner. Prizes were elegant Japanese vases sourced from importers for the event, and contest managers receive praise for the smooth conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Dickman
Emil Haeni
Helen Barr
Faubel
James Gleason
George Held
C. A. Studebaker
Adam Graff
George Disch
Isaac Downing
Charles Darling
Will Hanna
Mr. Fitchner
The
Majestic
The Personal Record of Freeport Visitors and Guests
A compilation of social notes from Freeport listing residents and guests visiting from Winslow Sterling Madison Polo Red Oak Milwaukee Rockford Burlington Hampshire Wyanet Monroe and Chicago. Names include Mise M Dueth J F Daly A C Kennedy Ed Bowers Miss Zelma Hopke Miss Hazel Trego Mrs C C Clark and others with several entering and departing Freeport for visits and business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mise M. Dueth
Winslow
Freeport
J. F. Daly
Sterling
Boyd Nestlerode
Monroe
Art Stauffer
Warren
Mise Josie Lichtenberger
Chicago
A. C. Kennedy
Madison
William Madden
Clarence Kleckner
Red Oak
G. Porter
Polo
C. C. Clark
Zelma Hopke
Hazel Trego
G. W. Conger
Wyanet
J. W. Wyman
Milwaukee
Freeport Toay
A. F. Warner
C. B. Godfrey
Minnie Scheffner
Burlington
K. L. McGorgin
Hampshire
Ill
Mary Maurer
Union Street
Card of Thanks for Hettinger Family
Frank Hettinger and family express gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindness shown during the bereavement of their son Charles Hettinger with shelter meals and prayers and flowers mention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Hettinger
Charles Hettinger
Monday Club Ladies Entertained by Mr and Mrs Hance
The Monday club and their husbands will be entertained this evening by Mr. and Mrs. W A Hance, correcting yesterday’s error that it was the Friday Night Euchre club.
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W. A. Hance
Hindipo Nerve Tonic Promises Kidney Cure Guarantee
Guenther Co. druggists advertise Hindipo as a new nerve tonic and restorer. They promise a full guarantee and will refund if no relief, noting a Blue Label Extra Strength 50-cent box and a $1.00 mail shipment option. The offer emphasizes risk on the seller’s side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co. P. Guenther & Coa
Galena Avenue
Galena Street
Illinois State Banks Gain in Public Auditor Report
Springfield May 29 The Illinois state banks showed a solid uptick by May 12 from Feb 15 with 412 banks up from 405. Total resources reached 546 million dollars, deposits 416.56 million, cash and due from banks 154.25 million, loans and discounts 3.04 million, and capital surplus and undivided profits at 89.12 million. Reserve to deposits stood at 37.05 percent.
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Springfield
Illinois
Publi Accounts
McCullough
Lynch in Town Seeks Secretary of State Nomination
William F. Lynch of Elgin, a Republican candidate for secretary of state, visited Freeport today. An affable county official, Lynch was born November 20, 1865, in Elgin and spent twelve years at the post office. He has served several years as Kane County clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William F. ‘Lynch
Elgin
Freeport
Lypich
Kane County
No Morning Game at Oshkosh
Word received at noon today that Oshkosh grounds were very wet and no game was played this morning. A possible double header may be scheduled for this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oshkosh
In Bankruptcy J R Penfield Files Voluntary Petition
Rockford book dealer J R Penfield filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition with the U S bankruptcy court clerk. He reports liabilities of 5420.46 dollars and assets as shown in the filing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.R. Penfield
Rockford
United States Court
Mrs Weber Returns to Peotone From Visit Abroad
Mrs Weber, currently visiting her father Rev F Holke, left his home and resumed travel to Peotone this morning. The report notes she had spent time at the clergyman's residence prior to departure.
Stop That Scratching Hair Restorer Testimonial
A testimonial from Carrie Williams of Rochester New York extols Parisian Sage a French hair restorer. It claims relief from itching hair loss and gray growth after one bottle and promises new hair growth and soft glossy pliable hair. The ad also promotes the product guaranteed by Wm Fr Jungkunz with mail order from Giroux Mfg Co Buffalo New York and references a 50 cent price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie Williams
Clinton Ave
South
Rochester
N. Y
Fr. Jungkunz
Wm. F. Jungkunz
Giroux Mfg. Co
Buffalo
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Bemjamin F. Stephenson
Dnrk
Comades
N. P. Chipman
W. L. Collins
Woman's Relief Corps
Denver
Colo
Daughters of Veterans
WRS
Christian Church
Seaons
the Daily Journal
Royal
Ed Kerlin
Mrs. J. Kerlin
H. A. Hazen
Ed Troy
Orangeville
Lester Brady
Mr. Brady
Cay
William I, Brady
Lester
Sub Treasury
Journal
Want
Lynch
Xeellor Lodge
A. F
A. M
Eivergreen Lode
Reeport
HR. A. M
Freeport Council No
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