Hand of Death Claims Miss Kitty Works in City
Miss Kitty Works died Sunday afternoon at 3 30 after a lingering illness of consumption. She was 20, born in the city, educated in public schools, and beloved by family and friends. Funeral Tuesday at 2 20 from the Jackson street home, Rev. Burling officiating, with pallbearers named. Henry Brockmeier died last night at 8 30 near Forres ton from tuberculosis at 32, survived by wife and daughter Martha, mother, a brother and a sister. Funeral Wednesday at 1 from the house and 2 30 at Florence Station church, with Revs Funk and Shirk. Daniel Hartman, father of Mrs Margaret Long, died today in Wheelersburg Ohio. Bruce C Bruce of C H Little Bruce Co. Dubuque is dead. funeral tomorrow.
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Kitty Works
Miss Kitty Works
James M. Works
H. J. Muhr
William
Arthur
Chester
Carrie
Jessie
Jackson Street
Rev. Burling
H. J. Muler
Clarence Moersch
J. Sawyer
Christ Fuss
Frank Brandt
Theodore Secker
Peter Kautenberger
Henry Brockmeier
Forreston
Martha
Franks
Geo. Bastian
Florence Station
Revs
Funk and
Shirk
Margaret Long
Daniel Hartman
Wheelersburg
Ohio
4 O'Clock P. M. Weather Forecasts for Curacao
Curacao reports a special forecast for the next twenty four hours. Illi nois shows fair warmer tonight with showers expected Tuesday afternoon in the northwest region.
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Curacao
Illinois
Northwest
Belvidere High School manager dies after practice
Belvidere Illinois September 80 Joseph Burris manager of the Belvidere High School football team was killed during a practice game. Officials say a brain concussion caused by a mishandled football led to his collapse after calling time. The 16 year old senior died within twenty minutes. Elgin's scheduled game next Saturday was canceled due to the tragedy.
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Belvivera
Ill
Joseph Burris
Belvidere
Burns
Elgin
London Cabinet Meeting Hinge on Transvaal Fight
London dispatch notes that cabinet plans depend on Transvaal developments. The morning absence reports from South Africa fuel belief that censorship or wire-cutting was widespread. If the Boers wished to compromise they would have sent a delaying reply.
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London
Transvaal
South Africa
Unconditional Surrender Report From Wasuieron
Otis cabled today on meeting with insurgent envoys whose maneuvers aimed at US recognition of an insurgent government. They were told the United States would recognize only the white flags and the grounding of arms.
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Wasuieron
Otis
United States
Arma
Chicago Architect Wins Dixon Courthouse Plans Contract
Dixon Illinois September 29 architect Brush of Chicago has been awarded the contract to draw plans for the new Lee county courthouse to be built in Dixon at a cost of 100 dollars.
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Chicago
Dixon, Ill
Brush
Lee County
Dixon
Admiral Dewey Leaves Waldorf for Washington by Train
Admiral Dewey and his party departed the Waldorf Astoria this afternoon and boarded a train at Jersey City for Washington, bound for official duties after a visit to New York.
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New York
Admiral Dewey
Waldorf Astoria
Jersey City
Washington
Ill. uncle of Admiral Dewey dies in Suerrieto
Suerrieto Illinois October 2 special. H H Dewey uncle of Admiral Dewey died here yesterday amid speculation the excitement over the admiral's honors contributed to his death.
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Suerrieto, Ill
H. H. Dewey
Admiral Dewey
Personal mentions from a small town gathering
Chas Gill visited Polo. Rob Runner is in Princeton on business. Frank Fry returned from the east. Miss Etta Gates visits Chicago. Dr. Peck attends Boston on professional matters. Cr Luce went to Genoa this morning. Miss Minnie Raymer left for Dixon. Dr J F Davenport went to Chicago this afternoon. Ed Schroeder arrived from Janesville over Sunday. James McGrath and his son from Rockford spent Sunday here. A V Hart went to Platteville Wis to give an exhibition. Miss Nellie Shimmon returned to Rockford after visiting. Roy Becker went to Rockford to work for Edison Co. L L Munn in Chicago for Masonic Grand Lodge. W C Swanzey just returned from Iowa and South Dakota noting fine crops.
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Minnie Raymer
Dixon
J. F. Davenport
Chicago
Ed Schroeder
Janesville
James McGrath and Son
Rockford
A. V. Hart
Platteville
Wis
Nellie Shimmon
Roy Becker
Edison Company
L. L. Munn
Masonic Grand Lodge
Illness update notes and staff changes in town
Miss Jennie Glennan returns after four weeks illness. Ruth McCaughry has been ill since Saturday under treatment by Dr. Fair. Miss Margaret Arledge, out for weeks, resumes duties as bookkeeper at Mac Crea & Co’s grocery store.
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Jennie Glennan
Ruth McCaughry
Dr. Fair
Margaret Arledge
MacCrea & Co
Freeport Factory to Move to Dubuque Iowa
McKibben Platt & Co plan to relocate their whole factory from Freeport to Dubuque Iowa due to lack of suitable quarters and workers. The business has thrived but Freeport lacks enough sewing staff and a proper building. the firm may employ up to 100 workers and offers higher wages to attract local help.
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Dubuque
Iowa
Freeport
Miss Lillian Egan to entertain C. C. club
Miss Lillian Egan will entertain the C. C. club at her home this evening. The event promises a social gathering with members of the club expected to attend and enjoy an evening hosted by Mrs Egan.
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C. C. Club
Lillian Egan
Freeport Card Party at Van Dyke Home Florence
A number of Freeport residents will attend a card party this evening at the home of Mr and Mrs J W Van Dyke in Florence township.
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J. W. van Dyke
Florence Township
Coffee and cake supper at Salvation Army hall
A coffee and cake supper will be held tonight at the Salvation Army hall with tickets at 10 cents. Tomorrow night an auction sale of goods vegetables fruits chickens and various items will take place. Everyone is welcome.
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Salvation Army Hall
Officers Elected by St Marys Altar and Rosary
The Altar and Rosary societies of St. Marys church yesterday elected officers. President Mrs J P Younger, Vice President Mrs J Rau, Secretary Mrs Kate Stanley, Treasurer Mrs P E Cox.
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St. Mary’s Church
J. P. Younger
J. Rau
Kate Stanley
P. E. Cox
May Build a Factory for BamBErger Cabinet
The Bamberger combination kitchen table and cabinet drew strong interest at the state fair last week. Ladies requested its display in the woman's department and Mr. Bamberger received many orders at Springfield. Indications suggest he will need a factory to exclusively manufacture the BamBerg er cabinet.
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Bamberger
Woman’s Department
Springfield
President McKinley to pass Freeport on October 16
The article recounts former and current president William McKinley visiting Freeport, detailing a prior visit with a welcome by the Henney band, hopes for a stop or glimpse during his October 16 Illinois Central passage from Sioux City to Chicago, and a full itinerary of the presidential train from Fargo to Sioux City with stops in multiple towns. It notes local residents planning to greet him, plus brief family news: Fred Hopsmeier's newborn daughter and Herman Heeren's newborn son, with F. R. Rice in Centralia seeking fruit shipments.
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William McKinley
United States
Freeport
E. H. Allen
West Freeport
Henney Band
Ohian
Major McKinley
The
Ilinois Central Road
Sioux City
Central
Henney
McKinley
Chicago
Milwaukee & St. Paul
la Crosse
Winona
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Twin Cities
Chicago, Milwaukee
Wanpeton
Ortonville
Aberdeen
Woonsocket
Egan
Sioux Falls
Yankton
Elk Point
Illinois Central Road
Bucklen's Arnica Salve Promises Quick Healing
Roy Farwell is in Chicago. A plighting blunder will often cause a horrible burn scald cut or bruise. Bucklen's Arnica Salve, the best in the world, will kill the pain and promptly heal it. Cures old sores fever sores ulcers boils felons corns all skin eruptions. Best pile cure on earth, only 25 cents a box. Cure guaranteed. Sold by Emmert and Burrell, druggists.
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Emmert & Burrell
Mattress makeover orders at local stores and factory
Old mattress rework offered with satisfaction guaranteed. Customers may leave orders at any furniture store or the mattress factory two doors east of Henney shop on Spring Street.
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Henney Shop
Spring St
Ladies Hats and Bonnets at Mrs N E Keck Store
Attractive range of stylish and practical pattern hats and bonnets now on display for ladies. Inspection encouraged before purchasing fall or winter headwear. New hats every day at 9 27 dlw as N BE Keox.
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N. E. Keck
Minor Items From Local Meetings And Advertisements
Martha Washington garrison meets tonight and Typographical Union 267 holds regular session. Notice changes in Schoeffel and Brockhausen ad. Hardware stores open until 7 80 nightly. Daughter's of Illinois Ruth No 16 meet Wednesday Oct 4. Freeport Shakespeare class meets with Mrs C R Sheetz this evening. Shakespeare society elects members at Miss Curtiss home 7:30. Garrison Daughters of K of G postponed. regular meeting 7:30 Wednesday. W H F M S of English Lutheran meet Wednesday 3 PM at Mrs J J Nagle No 16 Pine street. all women welcome.
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Schoeffel & Brockhausen
Typographical Union
Daughter’s of Illinois
Ruth No
Freeport Shakespeare Society
Tebala Temple Fifth Anniversary Shrine Meeting Declared
Mystic Shrine Tebala Temple marks its fifth anniversary at the Masonic temple in Rockford Illinois with a program described as unusually hilarious. Reception committee members include C G Steffen Wm Tremborg F M Gund John Erfert and J H Gibler of Freeport.
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Tebala Temple
Order of Nobles
Masonic Temple
Oasis of Rockford
Desert of Illinois
C. G. Steffen
Wm. Trembor
F. M. Gund
John Erfert
J. H. Gibler
Freeport
Order
Patent Remedy Claim Uses Laxative Bromo Quinine
A historical ad claim promises to cure a cold in one day with Lasative Bromo Quinine Tablets. Retailers refund the money if it fails. I. W. Grove's signature appears on each box, and the price is 25e.
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I. W. Grove
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