Batterson Lectures on Industrial Growth Earn Praise
Batterson concludes a week of Freeport lectures on community improvement with thanks to him for ideas on industrial expansion and municipal growth. He urged careful evaluation of factory proposals, use of by product showcases, cautious bonuses, and targeted advertising to attract new industries. The talks emphasized railroads, naming, and local association efforts, with praise for the city’s commercial organization and a note on navigating city approvals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batterson
Freeport
Brirst
Indiana
Rock Island Railroad
Rock Ialand
Association
Rawleigh
Debate Over Track Proposal By City Officials
The speaker defends aldermen who supported a requested track, noting they were unfairly treated and questioning why the remaining officials opposed the proposal. The remark was made after an earlier evening discussion in which the mayor and a few aldermen appeared to favor granting the track.
Judge Heard Stands Put in Naturalization Case
Dixon Nov 20. Chicago attorney L. A. Kappa pressed to vacate a naturalization order in Lee county court after witnesses could not be posted ninety days. Judge Heard refused to grant vacatur without a personal request, ruling law did not require it. The attorney returned to Chicago wiser in law.
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Dixon
L. A. Kappa
U. S. District Attorney’s Office
Chicago
Judge Heard
Kapsa
Heard
Lee County
Kaspa
Resigns As Postmaster at Winslow Arizona
Henry Gilbert has resigned as postmaster of Winslow after twelve years in office and will leave the service of Uncle Sam once a successor is appointed. L. W. Smith is likely to be the next postmaster after circulating a business community petition. several other applicants were reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winslow Register
Henry Gilbert
Winslow
Uncle Sam
Mr. Gilbert
L. W. Smith
Mr. Smith
Football at Dakota features Freeport and Interior Academy clash
The Freeport Omegas meet Interior Academy in a Dakota afternoon game. Lineup highlights Zipf at center Shippy at right guard Ulrich at left guard Memand at right tackle Burrell at left tackle Byerly at quarterback Glasser at right halfback Grant at left halfback Davis at fullback. Marburger officiates with Hood as Freeport umpire.
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Freeport
Interior Academy
Dakota
Omegas
Zipf
Shippy
Mrg
Ulrich
1. G
Memand
R. T
Burrell
1. T
Byerly
Q. Bo
Glasser
Rh. B
Grant
Llh
Davis
F. Bot Marburger
Hood
Mt Carroll Beats Freeport In Doubleheader
Mt Carroll defeated Freeport in a Friday night doubleheader. The junior team lost 49 to 30 while the varsity went 20 to unknown score. Daily of Freeport scored nine baskets as a standout for the visitors in front of a large local crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Mt. Carroll
Funeral services for Martin Brubaker at Bailey Avenue home
Funeral services for the late Martin Brubaker were conducted this afternoon at the family home on Bailey avenue with Rev. C. W. McCaskill delivering the sermon. Interment followed at Oakland Cemetery. Pallbearers consisted of the five sons and a son-in-law J. M. Glasser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Brubaker
Bailey Avenue
Rev
C. W. McCaskill
Oakland
Mr. Brubaker
J. MM. Glasser
Thanksgiving Party by Woman's Relief Corps at Lexington Hall
The Woman's Relief Corps hosts a Thanksgiving night event at Lexington Hall with card dancing and Gibler's Orchestra. Admission is set at 25 cents.
Bauscher Florist Opens New Stand on Chicago Street
John Bauscher Jr the florist will hold a formal opening of his new Chicago street stand on Tuesday and Wednesday Visitors will receive a souvenir The event marks a milestone for the shop and invites local patrons to view the new location.
Mind Your Business New Life Pills Ad
An advertising line promotes Dr Kings New Life Pills to prevent biliousness malaria and jaundice. The pitch notes the pills cost 25 cents and are sold at Jos Emmerts drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Jos. Emmert's
Hand painted china as Xmas gifts at Gift Shop 11-16d2w
Gift Shop advertises hand painted china perfect for Christmas gifts. The notice highlights available pieces and timing, inviting shoppers to visit during the holiday season.
Special Sale of Ostrich Plumes and Trimmed Hats
Emma Bues advertises a special sale of ostrich plumes and trimmed hats this week at 163 Stephenson Street. Patrons who receive their paper regularly are asked to notify the office if any delivery issues arise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Qur
Inquest Probes Death of John Gaukapp At City House
Coroner Dr M M Baumgartner presided over an inquest into the death of John Gaukapp who died by taking carbolic acid. Testimony from neighbors and family painted a troubled scene with conflicting memories as jurors placed the death between Thursday evening and Friday morning. Funeral set for Sunday at 2 PM from Frank Koenig's Undertaking with interment at St Joseph cemetery.
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M. M. Baumgartner
John Gaukapp
Frank Koenig
Galena Street
Officer Brown
Police Department
Jackson Street
Fourth Street
Arcade Addition
Father
Mary
Mrs. Heeren
Mrs. Shoesmith
Mrs. Becker
Emma Shoesmith
Lena
Herbert Smith
Gaulrapp
August Landgraff
Ficer Brown
Mr. Smith
Belle Heeren
Becker
Galena Avenue
Baumgartner
Clement Heeren
Gaukapp
Stover’s
Heerens
St. Louis
Gaulrapps
Bricklayers, Masons and Plasterers’ Union
St. Joseph Cemetery
Prominent People Endorse Herpicide for Hair and Scalp
A. F F Lanier of Denver and others from Great Falls Norton Vancouver and Portlaind report Herpicide promotes hair growth and stops dandruff. They praise its scalp cleansing action and urge insisting on the genuine product. Samples via The Herpicide Co Detroit with two sizes 40c and 1.00, Geo. F. Swarts as special agent.
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A. F F. Lanier
Denver
A. Guerin
Great Falls
Mont
H. Greenland
Porthiaid
Ore
Newbro
J.D. Esrael
Norton
Wash
Charles Brown
First National Bank
Vancouver
Herpicide Co
Detroit
Mich
Geo. F. Swarts
15 jewel E gin watch with 20 year gold tilled case
Jewelry ad notes 15 jewel E gin watch and a 20 year gold filled case offered by Em erick, Barrett & Co at 98 Stephenson St for $11.80.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emerick, Barrett & Co
Stephenson St
John Spiess Buys Geo McCarty Meat Market
John Spiess has bought the Geo McCarty meat market at 53 Stephen Son Street. He invites old and new customers to visit and meet him, signaling a new era for the shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Spiess
Geo. McCarty
Stephenson St
Tailor Slashes Suit Prices in Freeport Sale
John S. Harpster advertises drastic price cuts to clear an oversized stock of suits in Freeport. Suits marked down to 30.00 and 933.00, with a warning they won t last long. The Up-to-date Tailor promoting limited time offer ranked as a local shop notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
John S. Harpster
Historical Society issues a new Lincoln book in edition
The Illinois Historical Society released its second journal with reports from Lincoln Douglas debates at Ottawa Freeport Jonesboro Galesburg Quincy Charleston and Alton. It features an article on the 1858 debates edited by Edwin Erle Sparks, lists recent Illinois publications, obituaries, genealogy notes, and a long review of regional historical works. The journal closes with a prehistoric topic by Dr. J F Snyder and Lincoln centennial celebration notes for February 12 1909.
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the Winds State Historical Society
Ottawa
Freeport
Jonesboro
Galesburg
Quincy
Charleston
Alton
Edwin Erle Sparks
Illinois Historical Library
University Press of Chicago
Sparks
Illinois
Eleanor Atkinson
Lincoln
Alfred’ Bayliss
Clara Louise Burnham
Leigh Gross Day
Maud Radford Warren
Horatio Burchard
Alfred Orendorff
Asa Matthews
Littlefield
Walter Carlin
Jerseyville
E. B. McCagg
Chicago
Ezra M. Prince
McLain County
Eugene Semple
Georgia Osborne
Historical Library
Connecticut
Wallingford
Midway Church
Presbyterian Church
Kentucky
Virginia
Robert Davidson
Maine
Charles House
Maryland
James Baldwin Cotton
Plymouth
Mass
Colonial Society of Massachusetts
Cape Cod
Dusbury
Melford
Middlesex
New Hampshire
New Jersey
Hstory
New York
Snyder County
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
Lugo
South Carolina
Bradford
Vermont
Culpeper County
Christ Church
Middlesex County
Society of Colonial Wars
Willam and Mary Quarterly
J. F. Snyder
Abraham Lincoln
United States of America
John Loos Dies at Freeport Residence
John Loos a longtime Freeport resident died suddenly at his home 11 Prospect Terrace Friday evening after a two day illness. Born December 6 1840 in Germany he came to America in 1852 and to Freeport in 1862. He was a harnessmaker by trade later a Bulletin solicitor and member of St Marys church. Survived by widow and eight children plus siblings. Funeral Monday at 9 am from residence and 930 am from St Marys church with interment in St Marys cemetery.
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John Loos
Freeport
Prospect Terrace
Quincy
Germany
America
Ogle County
Mary Sohns
The
Bulletin
Loos
Eva Saters
Anna Kurtz
Oregon
St. Mary's Church
Father Leydon
St. Mary's Cemetery
Teachers Defeat Ministers In YMCA Volleyball
A large crowd watched the YMCA volleyball match where the Teachers defeated the Preachers two games to one after a hard fought three game series. Team members included Teachers Raines Fulwider Phillips MccMyler Parsons and Preachers Markley Mullen Beynon Rohrbaugh Smedley. The Preachers seek a rematch, likely drawing another big audience. Also announced is a Sunday boys meeting at 2:30 led by Rev Norville with Elbert Werlocker leading song service and plans for a new boys club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raines
Fulwider
Phillips
MccMyler
Parsons
Markley
Mullen
Beynon
Rohrbaugh
Smedley
Norville
United Brethren ‘Church
Elbert Hwerlocker
Fifteen Years of Arnica Salve Provided Cure
A. F. Hardy of East Wilton Maine states he has used Bucklen's Arnica Salve for fifteen years and finds it effective on sores boils ulcers and burns. The ad notes the salve saves doctor bills and sells for 24 cents at Jos Emmert's drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucklen
A. F. Hardy
East Wilton
Maine
Jos. Emmert’s
Sho Wit and Humor lecture by Dr Beaton in Chicago
Popular lecture by Dr. David Beaton of Chicago on humor from England Scotland and America to be held at the MGC A on November 25 at p m. Admission 85 cents.
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England
Scotland
America
David Beaton
Chicago
For Sale Good maple wood delivered for cash
DORMAN & CO advertises hard maple wood sawed into stove lengths available for delivery anywhere in the city for cash. The notice notes phone 133 and mentions that pictures can be viewed at Gift Shop.
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Dorman & CO
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Duer & Foll
Business Men’s Association
Industrial Body
New Indus
Emma Bues
John Gaulaapp
Gualena Ave
J.D. Maxnese
Li-ldd Lw
Historical Society
Journal
H. C. Burchard
Lincoln-Douglas de
Bates
J. R. Smith
Union St
Northwest
Wilcoxon Building
Lyric Theatre
Court House
Humpty Dumpty Circus
Orchestra
WJ. Young & Co Books
Upp
Mackay
Chase, Reybold, Hackley, Bastwood
Carlisle
Concord
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