Prominent New York Woman Fatally Injured in Accident
On November 25 in Long Island City New York Mrs Francis Button Harrison wife of the last election candidate for lieutenant governor and daughter of Charles B Crocker of San Francisco was killed in an automobile crash Mrs L I Scott of San Francisco sustained internal injuries and Charles F Crocker of New Haven Conn was injured in the same incident.
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New York
Long Island City
Francis Button’ Harrison
Charles B. Crocker
San Francisco
L. I. Scott
Charles F. Crocker
New Haven
Conn
Autopsy Ordered for Midshipman Branch Death
The Navy Department ordered an autopsy on the body of Midshipman Branch while Midshipman Meriweather awaits a court martial at Annapolis. Meanwhile, the First National Bank at Lineville Alabama was closed by order of its board of directors.
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Washington
Navy Department
Midshipman
Meriweather
Annapolis
First National Bank
Lineville
Ala
Lawson Claims Control Of Major Insurance Firms
Boston November 25 Special Thomas W Lawson says he has received so many proxies that his control of both the New York Life Insurance company and the Mutual Life Insurance company is absolute.
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Boston
Thomas W. Lawson
New York Life Insurance Company
Mutual Life Insurance Company
Gompers Re-elected President of AFL
Samuel Gompers was today reelected president of the American Federation of Labor by a practically unanimous vote. The Pittsburg dispatch reports the result from a news conference held November 25.
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American Federation of Labor
Pittsburg
Samuel Gompers
Yale and Harvard Tie at Cambridge
In Cambridge onNovember 25 Yale and Harvard played to a scoreless first half. Both teams showed tight defense with few clear scoring chances as the special report notes the early stage of the game.
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Cambridge
Yale
Harvard
Partly Cloudy Outlook For Illinois Tonight
Chicago November 26 special weather report indicates partly cloudy skies with probable light showers tonight or Sunday in the north. Warmer conditions expected tonight across the region.
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Chicago
Illinois
Market close summaries for wheat corn oats and meats
Chicago closing board quotes show May wheat 8 96 3. May corn 4 3 5. May oats 8 15 4 37. January pork 12.97, lard 6.92, ribs 6.66. Union stock yards steady cattle 3 0 to 3 60, hogs 18 000 steady, sheep 3 40 to 5 65, with beef and dairy items in range among.
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Chicago
Board of Trade
Union Stock Yards
Thanksgiving display by Guy and John Bausch on Nov 20
A grand display of chrysanthemums roses and car nations in all colors invites early orders. See Guy and John Bausch at 374 Bethune Street Chicago Street Beth.nes. November 25.
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Guy
John Bausch
Chicago St
Beth.nes
A Creeping Death Warning From Poisoning
J E Stearns of Belle Plaine Minnesota reports a friend severely injured hand swelling like blood poisoning. Bucklen's Arnica Salve is cited as effective for wounds burns and sores sold for 35 cents at Joseph Emmert's drug store.
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J. E. Stearns
Belle Plaine
Minn
Bucklen
Joseph Emmert
Sheriff McCool Targets Disorderly Purses in Freeport
Sheriff McCool issues sub poenas to inmates of disorderly purses in Freeport for the grand jury on Monday December 4. State's Attorney Burrell aims to clear the town of these places and vows to continue until they are driven out. Keepers reportedly fled town after learning of the plans. Burrell faults the licensing system and says keepers must periodically pay police fines. Yesterday fines were settled with the police magistrate.
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McCool
Freeport
Grand
Burrell
Dr C M Hillebrand to study abroad in Europe
Dr C M Hillebrand, a longtime city physician, plans a two year course in German universities starting next spring. After arranging local business he will visit Minnesota and Michigan, then Texas and Indian Territory for a winter, and sail to Europe in early spring. He is a University of Berlin graduate and will conduct original research at Berlin and Vienna. He came to the city in 1855 and has practiced medicine here 25 years, gaining many friends.
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C. M. Hillebrand
Europe
German Empire
Minnesota
Michigan
Texas
Indian Territory
Hillebrand
University of
Berlin
Vienna
Personal mentions cover moving visits and a wedding
J Hoffman of Peoria visits Freeport friends. F W Hoefer travels to Ottawa on business for Hoefer Manufacturing. Paul Moore of Paducah arrives to visit his parents J A and Mrs Moore. Mrs Huber Hybarger returns to Pana after a month with Morin family. Herman C Wendel, former Henney worker, wed Miss Louis Hinkey of Ottawa in Chicago. James McCoy and family go to Belvidere as guests of relatives. O J Price returns from Mt Carroll after dedicatory iris dormitory events at Frances Hiner Academy.
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J. Hoffman
Peoria
Freeport
Ottawa
Ill
Hoefer Manufacturing Co
Paul Moore
Paducah
J. A. Moore
Huber Hybarger
Pana, Ill
Geo. W. Morin
Herman C. Wendel
Henney Factory
Chicago
Louis Hinkey
James McCoy
Ofarguerite
Frank
Belvidere
O. J. Price
Mt. Carroll
Iris
Frances
W. M. S. Holds Special Salem Church Service
The W. M. Society of Salem Church will conduct a special Sunday night service at 7:30. An interesting program is planned and little red offering boxes will be opened. Members should prepare Thanksgiving slips and close them with the boxes, aiming to attract a large congregation.
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W. M. Society
Salem Church
W. H. Day to Speak at Oak Park Y M C A
W H Day of Oak Park will address men at 3 30 tomorrow afternoon at the Young Men's Christian Association on the topic The Up to Date Man. The program includes good singing and admission is free. All men are welcome.
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W. H. Day
Oak Park
Young Men’s Christian Association
Mr. Day
Graduates Secure Telegraph Operator Posts
Two Wenthe Railway Correspondence School graduates from this city have secured telegraph operator positions. James Hanna will serve at Haldena and Thomas Penticoff will lead at Polo. Both stations are on the Illinois Central system.
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Wenthe Railway Correspondence School
James Hanna
Haldena
Thomas Penticoff
Polo
Illinois Central
Terrific Race With Death Narrative Ends in Cure
Tampa resident Ralph F. Fernandez recounts his harrowing battle with liver trouble and heart disease. After failing with doctors and medicines, he credits Electric Bitters with a dramatic three day improvement and overall cure, sold at Joseph Emmert's duty store for 60 cents.
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Ralph F. Fernandez
Tampa
Fla
Joseph Emmert
Low Rates For Thanksgiving Rail Tickets
The Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul railway offers 200 mile limit round trip tickets at one and one third fare. Sales begin November 28 and 29, valid to December 4, 1905. For details contact J. K. Sweatt, Agent.
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Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway
J.k.sweatt
Mrs Lucinda Reigard 92 Dies in Freeport
Mrs. Lucinda Reigard a pioneer resident of Freeport died at her Walnut and South streets home after a week of bronchial pneumonia. Born January 30 1812 in Bradford County Pa she moved to Freeport in 1864 with Dr Jacob Reigard. Survived by four daughters and one son. Funeral Monday at 2 from the family residence with Rev James K Shields officiating.
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Lucinda, Reigard
Walnut
Reigard
Reeport
Paradise
Mearwat Mandy Teeneen
Bradford County
Pennsylvania
Keystone State
William Wagner
Jacob Reigard
Towanda County
Freeport
Louisa McWilliams
Water Valley
Miss
Mary Belle Welsch
Willamsburg
Kans
June Reigard
Blanche
S. W. Reigard
Chicago
James K. Shields
M. KE
Remains of A. M. Chamberlin Arrive for Funeral
The remains of the late A. M. Chamberlin arrived by the Chicago and Northwestern at noon today and the funeral was held from the train. Rev. W. Gardner Thrall, pastor of the English Lutheran church, conducted the services at the grave.
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A. M. Chamberlin
Chicago & Northwestern
Company set to move into Freeport Building and Loan office
Co. F. Hildreth plans relocation into the Freeport Building and Loan association office and expects to be located by Degamher.
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Co. F. Hildreth
Freeport Building and Loan Association
Degamher
Thanksgiving Social at Y M C A Auditorium
A union social hosted by the Christian Endeavor society of the Second Presbyterian church and Epworth league of the Trinity church will be held in the Y M C A auditorium next Thursday evening Nov 30. The program includes music readings tableaux and costume character guessing plates. Admission is ten cents and pumpkin pie coffee are provided free. Proceeds support the Y M C A work and Christian fellowship among young people.
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Christian Endeavor Society
Second Presbyterian Church
Epworth League
Trinity Church
Baby Helen Louise Byerly born to Byerly family
Mr and Mrs Charles Byerly welcomed a baby girl named Helen Louise Byerly today marking a joyful addition to their family. They already have three sons and hope for a long life and happiness for the child. Mr J M Hilton of Aurora reports the birth of a baby boy on the 22nd. Hilton formerly served as assistant secretary at the German Insurance Company of Freeport.
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Charles Byerly
Helen Louise Byerly
J. M. Hilton
Aurora
Hilton
Freeport
Epworth League Service Plans Thanksgiving Praise Event
The Epworth league of First church will hold a Thanks giving Praise service tomorrow evening. Mrs. F. S. Do Putry leads the topic with Mrs. Mary F. Thomas directing the singing. The Cecilian chorus of eight voices, plus Miss Mabel Ryan, will perform. The league reports prosperous times with last Sunday’s crowd in the league room.
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Epworth League
M. Be; Thurch
FS Do Putry
Mary F. Thomas
Mabel Ryan
First Church
Train No 32 Delayed by Track Block Near Apple River
Westbound train No 32 from Dubuque arrived forty five minutes late after an engine jumped the track at Law's Siding near Apple River. Train No 2, due at 4 45 am, was four hours late and reached the city via the Great Western tracks.
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Dubuque
Apple River
Law's Siding
Great Western
Bound Over to Grand Jury in Jewelry Theft Case
Samuel Aue, arrested Thursday for stealing a diamond ring from Chicago traveler J. W. Grinberger, appeared before Magistrate Bentley. He waived examination and was bound over to the grand jury in $1,000 bond. Aue confessed to additional thefts.
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Samuel Aue
J. W. Grinberger
Chicago
Bentley
Aue
Chair Car For Freeporters On Illinois Central Train
Passengers for Chicago on the 6 55 a m Illinois Central train will be pleased to know a clean chair car will be added at Freeport for their comfort, avoiding riding in a car used all night.
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Chicago
Illinois Central Railroad
Freeport
Family Day Observed at Baptist Church Service
Tomorrow is Family Day at the Baptist church with all families and the congregation invited to attend and sit together. A sermon on family life and thanksgiving will be preached to prep for the holiday.
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Baptist Church
Bbaptist
Knights of Pythias Meeting Notice
Free and Accepted Knights of Pythias lodge No 482 to hold a Monday evening meeting in Castle Hall for third degree work. all knights invited to attend.
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Knights of Pythias
Freeort Lodge
Ofythias
Mrs Nora Borchers Returns Home After Illness
Miss Nora Borchers, who had been critically ill at Globe hospital for four weeks, has returned to her home in German Valley.
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Nora Borchers
Globe Hospital
German Valley
Real Estate Transfer in Burchard Subdivision
H C Burchard sold lot 4 block 8 in Burchard's subdivision to Henry Trepus for 200 dollars in a real estate transfer.
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H.C. Burchard
Burchard
Henry Trepus
Beautify Your Complexion with Hollister’s Tea Ad
An old advertisement promises a smooth cream like complexion with Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea priced at 85 cents. It emphasizes benefits for rosy cheeks and laughing eyes and names Joseph Em mert as the seller.
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Hollister
Joseph Emmert
Lincoln Ave Property for Sale in One Or Two Lots
For sale is the old Burchard homestead on Lincoln Avenue with 105 feet frontage and 285 feet depth. The south-facing lot is handsome and desirable in an unsurpassed location. Sold in one piece or as two lots to suit buyers. Price is reasonable, aiming for a prompt sale. Cc. F. Hildreth.
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Lincoln Ave
Burchard
Lincoln Avenue
Cc. F. Hildreth
Great Western Railways Low Fare to International Live Stock Exposition
Chicago Great Western Railway offers a round trip fare with one fare plus one third for the International Live Stock Exposition in Chicago. Tickets on sale December 16 to 20 1905 with final return date December 24. Contact any Great Western agent or J P Elmer G P A St Paul Minnesota for details.
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Chicago
Chicago Great Western Railway
Hmit Dee
Great Western
J. P. Elmer
G. PA
St. Paul
Minn
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Today’s Market Report
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Chamberlin
Grand Jury
E. T. Morse
North Dakota
Charles D. Knowlton
Epicure
B. P. Hill Grain Co
Adams St
Plena Freeport
Tolinuia
Holland
C.H. Little
Mower Freeport
Olifoia
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Bengston, Jeweler
E. Bengston the Jeweler
Hillmer
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Exchange Street
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