Sabbath Services in Freeport Pulpits on Sunday
Freeport churches share Sunday schedules and topics. Oak Street Evangelical led by Wm Klinghbeil offers morning sermon Lovest Thou Me, evening Salvation Has Come to This House with English services. midweek cottage prayers at Molter, Lenz, and Ploeger homes. choir practice Friday. Kimbury Methodist Episcopal features Isabelle Reeves speaking at morning service, Epworth league at 6:30, evening sermon on The Imperfections of Our Present Condition. Trinity United Evangelical hosts services at Union and Pleasant Streets with Pastor C Schmidt.
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Freeport
Oak Street
Ray GC. Harker
Isabelle Reeves
Methodist Old People's Home of
Chicago
Epworth League
Teivery
Trinity United Evangelical Church
Corner Union and
Pleasant Streets
C. Schmidt
1956 Sunday Bible services in Freeport area churches
A listing of morning and evening worships across multiple churches including First Baptist Stephenson, First M. E., First A. B., First Church of Christ Scientist, Congregational, First English Lutheran, First Presbyterian, Grace Church, English Reformed, and Freeport Philosophical Society. Details include Sunday school times, sermons, youth and choir activities, prayer meetings, and special topics such as Intercessory Prayer, A Prayer in Hell, and Topics on Home Life and Temperance.
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B. Wight
Hell
Chaffee
A.B. Wright
First Baptist
Stephenson
William H. Revearly
Paser
Sociological Bible Club
T. W. Davis
M. E
Stephenson and Cherry Sts
C. W. McCaskill
A. B
J. B. Norviel
First Church of Christ, Scientist
Stephenson Street
B. M. Southgate
Taylor Avenue
Harris Street
First English Lutheran Church
Philip H.R. Mullen
Y. P.S
Grace Church
English Reformed
Galena Ave
Pleasant St. C
M. Rohrbaugh
Freeport Theosophical Society
Personal mentions fill brief chapter from Stephenson county
Madam Brunswick travels to Chicago for several days and will return Tuesday. P. Jr. Mease of Chicago visits his brother F. R. Mease of the Western Union office. Prof. Hugh McIntyre, Adeline school principal, was a Freeport caller. W. J. Shoemaker of Sidney, Nebraska, visiting Stephenson county after moving west twenty years ago. Mrs. Mabel M. Bird arrives from Delta, Colorado to visit her mother Mrs. Caroline Matter on South Carroll street.
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Hugh McIntyre
Adeline Schools
Freeport
W. J. Shoemaker
Sidney, Neb
Stephenson County
Mabel M. Bird
Delta
Colo
Caroline Matter
South Carroll Street
Judge defers ruling on Cramer contest of Stevens election
Judge Clarity of the county court said this afternoon he would not fix the hearing time for Conrad Cramer’s petition to contest the William A. Stevens election until Monday.
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Clarity
Conrad Cramer
William A. Stevens
Market Report Closeboard Quotes and Yards Prices
Chicago closing board of trade quotations cover Dec wheat 103 1/4, Dec corn 68 1/4 to 68 1/4, Dec oats 48 1/4, Jan pork 83 60, Jan lard 9 15, Jan ribs 5 37. Union Stock Yards values show cattle 7,000 steady, beef 3,410 at 7.60, stockers 2.60 to 4.60, cows 1.60 to 5.40, hogs 22,000 down 5 to 10, light 5.10 to 9.85, mixed 5.40 to 6.80, heavy 5.30 to 6.05, bulk 5.60 to 5.95, sheep 25,000 steady 2.50 to 4.60, lambs listed. Board of Trade quotes list mixed wheat prices for Dec and July contracts with various open high low close figures.
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Associated Preas
Chicago
Board of Trade
Union Stock Yards
Chicago Board of Trade
C. D. Anderson
Hettinger
Stephenson Street
Social Circles Honor Miss Alice Paret in Washington Visit
Mrs Burrell and Mrs Burrells niece Miss Alice Paret of Washington DC were feted by John Burrell and Miss Martha Holderby. Guests enjoyed games and guessing contests with prizes awarded to Mrs G E Steenrod, Miss Luella Morgan, and Dr Bowers for bachelors. A light luncheon ended the evening.
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John Burrell
Martha Holderby
Acclaimed contralto Rose Lutiger Gannon to perform at First Presbyterian
Chicago contralto Rose Lutiger Gannon, noted for an unusually wide range and polished style, will appear Tuesday evening at the First Presbyterian church in South Bend. Her voice adapts easily to both high and low selections, delivering pleasing, fascinating finish.
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South Bend
Tribune
Rose Lutiger-Gannon
Chicago
First Presbyterian Church
Thompson Ties Knot With Miss Doremus at Sanatorium
Formal notice announces the wedding of Archie Thompson to Miss Ella Doremus of Wheaton Tl. Thompson, well known locally, resides at Dr. White Sanatorium where he has lived for five years. The ceremony occurred on September 24 and came as a surprise to friends.
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Archie Thompson
Ella Doremus
Wheaton
Thompson
Dr. White Sanatorium
Rosier and Mooney Wed at Grace Church Rectory
W. H. Rosier and Miss Vernie May Mooney were married last evening at Grace church rectory by Rev. F. J. Bate. The ceremony united the couple in a quiet, ceremony conducted by the local pastor. The couple announced plans for a modest home and future social events with family and friends.
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W. H. Rosier
Vernie May Mooney
Grace Church
F. J. Bate
Freeport High School Attic Party Highlights Evening
Miss Agnes Reed entertained friends at enchre last evening. The Beta Club met with Miss Hazel Schwarze last evening. Junior class members hosted an attic party at the Freeport High School building, and participants enjoyed the gathering together.
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Agnes Reed
Enchre
Hazel Schwarze
Freeport High School
Inheritance Tax Report For Thompson W Cockrell Estate
R P Eckert appraiser files county court report valuing the estate at 64687.94 dollars. Major legatees include T Wilcoxon and sons 18850, Dr Currier 100, Fred Zimmerman 820.75, plus smaller legacies 43454.79. Five largest legatees taxed: Thomas Wilcoxon 8,038.55 valued 132.77. Howard Wilcoxon 3,901.95 valued 38.04. Charles Wilcoxon 8,901.95 valued 38.04. Lloyd Wilcoxon 3,901.95 valued 38.04. Fred Zimmerman 820.75 valued 24.62.
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R. P. Eckert
Thompson W. Cockrell
T. Wilcoxon and Sons
Dr. Currier
Fred Zimmerman
T. Wilcoxon
Adove
Thomas D. Wilcoxon
Howard ‘I’. Wilcoxon
Charles Wilcoxon
Lloyd T. Wilcoxon
Pay Car Arrives Delighting Illinois Central Employees
The Illinois Central pay car arrived today bringing cheer to workers and merchants alike as wage distribution kicks off. The event boosts morale and underscores the railroad’s payroll operations in the region.
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Illinois Central
Rosier Mooney Britt Visit Freeport Personages
W H Rosier and Vernie Mooney from Freeport were joined by J H Britt butter maker of Scioto Mills as a caller in Freeport today.
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J. H. Britt
Scioto Mills
Freeport
Life expectancy and the law of averages in aging
An essay from Cassell's Saturday Journal notes how aging follows the law of averages. Of 100000 ten year olds, 95614 reach twenty one, 82284 reach forty, 49 reach ninety six, and 9 reach ninety seven. It claims at each age the average remaining life spans around ninety years, with choices influencing length of life.
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Cassell
Saturday Journal
Rail trip boast leads to wager on wreck or robbery
A Cleveland Leader item captures a boast about a railroad trip with bets that the train would be wrecked or robbed. The speaker declares it a cinch, betting on disaster while another bet challenges safety, illustrating bold but risky bragging.
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Lin
Cleveland
Friday Work Luck Beliefs Peculiar Says Catholic Standard and Times
The Catholic Standard and Times notes superstition about starting work on Friday with many people considering it unlucky. Ragson Tatteyy-Well adds a cautious view, hoping people become more sensible about everyday matters.
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Weary Walker
Ragson
Catholic Standard and Times
Marry at Dubuque Henry Melchior and Amanda Wohlford wed
Henry Melchior owner of the Bijou theatre and Amanda Belle Wohlford daughter of Mr and Mrs M M Wohlford were married today in Dubuque and will return this evening. They were accompanied by Arthur Siefert and his wife who were married Thursday and also tied the knot on arrival. The couples are well known in Freeport and friends wish them happiness.
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Henry Melchior
Bijou Theatre
Amanda Belle Wohlford
M. M. Wohlford
Galena Avenue
Dubuque
Key City
Melchior
Freeport
Miss Wohlford
Arthur Siefert
Freeport Notes Highlight Shell Display and Local Meetings
The Freeport Shakespeare society will meet Monday evening with Miss Hettinger. The Young People's society of the First Presbyterian church plans an owl avefal on Wednesday evening before Thanksgiving. Rev Thrall travels to German Valley to fill the M E pulpit for Rev Breen who is ill. Mr Reginald W Martin, former Grace Church organist now at Trinity Santa Barbara, will join Grace services tomorrow with a recital planned during his visit. Freeport hosts an acclaimed organist, warmly welcomed by friends.
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Freeport Shakespeare Society
Young People’s Society of the First, Presbyterian Church
Illinois Lodge
No 259
Thrall
German Valley
M. E
Breen
Freeport
Reginald W. Martin
Grace Church
Trinity Church
Santa Barbara
Calif
Martin
Sick and Afflicted Reported Improving After Accidents
Peter Kautenberger injured at Hawthorne weeks ago is improving rapidly. W. J. McClain, an elderly man who fell through a floor in the Wilcox building several days ago, is also reported to be improving rapidly.
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Peter Kautenberger
Hawthorne
W. J. McClain
Wilcoxn
Brand new eight room house in desirable location
RENT- -room house, gas, city water and barn. Both phones 280, FO. Boeke, ll-l4dlw O RENT-Brand new 8-room house, all modern conveniences. Most desirable location, Robert Casey. M-lidtt O EXCHANGE-A small clean stock of shoes and clothing for residence property or small farm. Might assume incumbrance. HB. Witte, 47 Stephenson St, Freeport, ML, ll l4diw LOR SALE-$1,000 of White Sanatorium stock or want to borrow $3,600 on real estate agreement and the stock combined. Total value $7,500, Mrs. D. Y. McMullen, KG Walnut St, l-l4d iw
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Boeke
Robert Casey
M-lidtt
O Exchange
HB. Witte
Stephenson St
Freeport
Aoortange
D. Y. McMullen
Walnut St
Words of Pratce and Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription
Advertisement extols Dr Pierces Favorite Prescription for female ailments with claims of honesty on bottle wrappers. Warns it won’t cure tumors but aids general health. encourages perseverance and private, confidential letters to World’s Dispensary Medical Association in Buffalo. Also promotes Dr Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets as a gentle laxative and regulator.
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Pierge
World's Dispensary Medical Association
R. V. Pierce
Pres
Main Street
Buffalo
N. Y
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Axel W. Titus
Douglas Avenue
First
M. E. Choir
Court House
Waterloo
Goshen
Ind
R. D. Dewey & CO
Wwewe
Rosa E. Vollrath
Mackey Building
Old Rice
New York
Wm. Walton Neph
Madam Brunswick
P. Jr. Mease
Brother
F. R. Mease
Western Union
Today’s Market Report
Atateatit
Social Notes
Cockrell
Vernie Mooney
Same
Henry Molchion
Belle Wohrlford United
Johnson Potter
Davia
Call
Clark Ave
John Pera
Bengston
Malle’s
Galena and
van Buren Oo Ge
Ibride
Fant Ae Bengstons
Rockwood
Pitkin & Brooks and Hawkes
Malle
Cor Galena and
van Buren Streets
Freeport, Il
Brokhausen & Hill
We Hirsh. Wickwire Co
Euicego
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