Official Ballot for Stephenson County Prints Deep Waterway Ballot
A 21 by 28 inch official ballot will be used in Stephenson County for the November 3 election, listing 309 names including presidential electors. Voters will have two small ballots for deep waterway project approval and for the state banking law amendment, with 27,200 official and 5,000 sample ballots prepared, and a sample ballot received from the secretary of state. The long list includes Republican Taft Sherman electors, Bryan Kern, Prohibition Chafin Watkins, Socialist Debs, Socialist Labor Cilhouse Munro, Independence Hisgen Graves, United Christian Turney Coffin, and many state and local offices with party selections.
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Stephenson County
Secretary of State
Wilam H. Taft
James S. Sherman
Electors
Julius Kespohl, Jr
John Anderson
George W. Dixon
Harry W. Harvey
Walter Page
James A. Finucane
Julius Liebling
Homer K. Galpin
Joseph J. Haas
William D. Cook
John F. Williams
John W. Farwell
M. .E. Plain
Winfield Scott Allison
George W. J. Brown N
J. O. Peasley
W.F. Asten
Caire A. Trimble
Sam Welty
William W. Bruce
Richard A. Lemon
Willian Mumford
John W. Kitchell
Joseph .F. *Watts
Harry Ferriman
O. J. Page
William Jennings Bryan
John Worth Kern
Elecors
Richard F. Kinsella
Caleb C. Johnson
Richard W. Clifford
Peter A. Foote
J. J. Harris
Ugene V. Debs
Rey Hanford
A. M. Lewis
J. M. Patterson
Sam Davis
J. T. Kelly
W. S. Ellis
Karl Lutzinger
William Neumann
Charles H. Gard
A. F P. Johnson
Edward Lyons
J. W. Murry
John Will
J. W. Block
Geo. N. Taylor
W. H. McCall
Bert W. Newton
P. Nelson
Jesse Morgan
Ias Edberg
Harry Eaton
J. C. Linthicum
AL Pierson
Johan Poppinghouse
Edward Godelman
L. , Lacey
Charles Bureh
C. H B. Ingraham
August Cilhouse
Donald Munro
August Johnson
Jacob Billow
Maurice Leahy
T. R. Bloomson
Frank Barnett
Joseph B. Moody
John Lewis
George Schlag
William Steward
J. Winnisdorfer
Tom Ballantyne
Fred. Baker
David Rudnick
Neil Reihhmer
Joseph Hamre
Tobias M. Davis
William Tuller
Charles R. Carroll
A. Lingenfelter
Felix Hang
Gus Larson
Axel Young
Charles Scha
Charles Oswald
John R. McIxay
John O'Gara
Clarence C. Brooks
Hamlin Hall
T. H. Clark
Charles W. Ross
Oscar Holmes
F. P. Johnson
C. L. Miller
Nathaniel Littell
F. C. Curtis
H. C. Brown
William E. Colvin
James Cobbel
Nerbert L. Brickey
United Christian
Daniel Braxton Turney
Lorenzo Sweet Coffin
John Fry
James P. Collier
Wiliam Craig
Frank V. Irish
John Cordingly
C. H. Thomas
John C. Caverly
W. S. Leslie
Wiliam Olmstead
Marcus Taft
Bernard Solinsky
John F. Roemer
James Cosby
Near Death's Door Mi-Ona Cure Ad Promises Relief
A testimonial from Mrs. Nelson Lucier of Athol Mass credits Mi-O-na for curing stomach trouble and restoring strength. The ad claims many readers suffer dyspepsia and guarantees relief or money back, offering a 60 cent box and promising renewed energy.
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Nelson Lucier
Fisk $T
Athol
Mass
Journal
F. Jungkunz
Censure Sought Over Elgin Board Butter Price
Elgin board of trade members议 criticized the butter quotation committee for holding the price at 27 1/4 cents with a motion to censure, adjourned before action could be taken, markets abroad were weak, and calls for a lower price continued amid history of prior rates and rising output.
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C. S&s. Kilbourne
Aurora
M. Long
Woodstock
Joseph Newman
Elgin
Charles W. Cornell
William McCredie
Mr. Newman
L. Edward Davis
City
Father William's Indian Tablets Promote Female Health
Good news to women claims Father William's Indian Herb Tablets, a popular tonic for pale weak nervous delicate women, said to strengthen the nerves, increase flesh, brighten eyes, clear complexion, and restore vitality. Tea or tablets sold by C. P. Guenther & Co. at 20 cents.
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Father William
C. P. Guenther & Co
Judge Hudson to Speak at Davis After Fresport Stop
Galena Juriston Stump reports Judge W T Hudson, en route home from Eland Illinois, spoke before a large Republican meeting in Fresport. He will address an audience in Davis on Wednesday evening this week.
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W. T. Hudson
Fresport
Eland
Davis
Would Mortgage the Farm. A farmer praises Arica Salve
A farmer from Rural Route 2 Em pire Georgia named W. A. Floyd says Bucklen's Arica Salve cured his two worst leg sores and is worth more than its weight in gold. He would mortgage the farm to obtain it. Available for 25 cents at Jos Emmert's drug store.
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Empire
W. A. Floyd
Bucklen
Jos
New Machinery Improves Shoe Repair Department Output
New equipment in the E and W shoe repair department boosts efficiency with electricity bringing faster, better work. The E and W Clothing store notes improved production and quality from the updated setup.
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E. &W.clothing Aus Lu Lw
Harriet M Burbank Piano Teacher at Studio 36 Grove
Harriet M Burbank, noted piano teacher, operates at Studio 36 Grove. Details on dates and services are not provided in the fragment.
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Harriet M. Burbank
Studio 36
Grove Sr
Cut Glass Sale At E Beurgstoon's Jewelry Store
A 25 percent reduction is announced on all cut glass at E Beurgstoon's Jewelry Store with a limited time offer. The notice urges customers to visit the shop for discounted items during the sale period.
Clothes Return Assurance at BR Dye Works Pressing
The note states clothes must go to BR Dye Works for cleaning and pressing. It promises return if not made exactly right and guarantees pressing, referencing a 20d deadline or condition.
Maude Adams Stars in New Barrie Comedy
Maude Adams opens a brief Chicago run at the Illinois theatre next Monday evening October 26 in What Every Woman Knows a fresh comedy by J M Barrie written for her The London premiere at the Duke of Yorks theatre met with phenomenal success Barrie tailored the heroine to Miss Adams and the cast includes Richard Bennett Fred Tyler R Peyton Carter David Torrance Lumsden Hare Ffolliott Paget Beatrice Agnew Performances run nightly except Sundays with Wednesday and Saturday matinees Mail orders with checks or money orders and a self addressed envelope will be promptly attended to
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Maude Adams
Miss Maude Adams
Illinois Theatre
Chicago
J. M. Barrie
Quality Street
Miss Adams
Peter Pan
Duke of York's Theatre
London
Richard Bennett
John Shand
Fred Tyler
R. Peyton Carter
David Torrance
Lumsden Hare
Ffolliott Paget
Beatrice Agnew
the Illinois
Lena News Roundup Highlights Local Visits and Travels
In Lena on Oct 20, Mrs J J Dunn and daughter Alma left for Masonville Town to visit relatives and Manchester. Mrs 8 G Kreider was a Warren visitor. Daniel Farringer and wife attended their parents golden wedding. Henry Farringer and wife returned to Medicine Hat Canada. Mrs Amos Morse of Masonville visited G S Roush. Perry Wilsey and family left for Madison SD. M T Dodds came from Freeport. Mrs Fred Farringer and Earl, with Mrs Schwenk from Cedar Rapids, left after visiting relatives. Mrs C L Nelson traveled to Rockford.
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Lena
J. J. Dunn
Alma
Masonville
Town
Manchester
G. Kreider
Warren
Daniel Farringer
Henry Farringer
Medicine Hat
Canada
Amos Morse
Roush
Perry Wilsey
Madison
S. D
T. Dodds
Freeport
Fred Farringer
Earl
Ireton
Towa
Schwenk
Cedar Rapids
C. L. Nelson
Rockford
Bijou bill features Flo Wilson and strong acts
Three acts headline the Bijou this week led by Flo Wilson billed as the most amusing comedienne in vaudeville. Her parodies and eager encores delight audiences while The Vesels charm with lively singing. Imperial Four deliver a solid quartet act though not the top draw. Ruby Smith backs the program with an illustrated song paired to strong moving pictures.
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Bijou
Flo Wilson
Vesels
Hijou
Imperial Four
Ruby Smith
D. D. D. Prescription Promises Quick Eczema Cure
Claiming eczema is a skin germ disease, an ad for D. D. D. Prescription argues ordinary salves fail to reach germs and that a blend of oil of wintergreen thymol glycerine and other agents cures eczema. It touts rapid relief within a minute and cites Wm. F. Jungkunz, Druggist, recommending D. D. D. Soap as well.
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F. Jungkunz
Man Hearts tour led by W. E. Nankeville at Grand Opera House
The group presenting Hu man Hearts is led by W. E. Nankeville who has guided its tour for years. He is credited with ample scenic display and a fine company for the production. The Grand Opera House hosts both matinee and evening performances on Wednesday.
Real estate transfers recorded by Stephenson County Abstract Office
Abstracts list transfers in Freeport Lena Lana and Jefferson areas with buyers and prices including Licht emberger Place Freport 500 Fre port 1800 Koche Kuhle meier 500 Huenke meier 400 Mosier Rabe 31600 McGRAW Hill 3000 Guyer to FB Hildreth 4000 Weishar Wales 600 Martin Fowler 1000 Prall Dickes 2200 Doerr Miller 650 Reif Meyers 625 entries reflect lot and block details with prices and locations and note abstracts available on short notice for deeds mortgages and legal instruments delivered by QO Taylor Frick Conveyancers
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Lichtemberger
A. W. Place
Lichtenberger
Freeport
B. F. Keil
L. B. Frey
Winneshiek
Cg. K. Koch
Theodore Kuhlemeier
Loran
George Lichtenberger
H. A. Huenkemeier
Liehtenberger
Juliet Mosier
R. M. Rabe
Roush
Lana
Caroline McGraw
Ozra Hill
D E. Guyer
C. FB
Hildreth
J.L. Doerr
T. F. Miller
Nety
Jefferson
G. A. Reif
Peter Meyers
Pwy
Taylor & Frick
Where Bullets Flew Electric Bitters Story
David Parker of Fayette New York Civil War veteran who lost a foot at Gettysburg credits Electric Bitters with curing his stomach trouble and boosting his health. He values the remedy beyond five hundred dollars and now uses it as a tonic. 50c at Jos Emmert's drug store.
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David Parker
Fayette, N. Y
Gettysburg
Jos. Emmert’s
Reduction on all Cut Glass at Bengston's Jewelry
Twenty five percent reduction announced on all cut glass items at E Bengston's Jewelry store. Sale emphasizes discounted glassware and jewelry pieces during the promotional period.
Death of Benjamin Geiger at Ridott aged 76
Ridott October 19 From Our Own Correspondent Benjamin Herman Geiger born November 4 1831 in Summerset county Pennsylvania died October 4 1908 at Ridott aged 76 years 11 months married to Emeline Bittcher June 24 1866 four sons and one daughter survive the mother died October 12 1908 grand children nine sons Wilson and Albert of Freeport Nelson and Henry of Ridott The Geiger family moved to this county about forty years ago neighbors friends and relatives are noted others visited or travelled to Ridott for various reasons including Rockford Davis Freeport and Dakota residents and a U P and E U social gathering last Thursday evening.
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Ridott
Benjamin Herman Geiger
Summerset County
Penn
Geiger
Emeline Bittcher
Pennsylvania
Wilson
Albert
Freeport
Nelson
Henry
John
la Forge
Rockford
Weintzer
Davis
Heisman
Mamie Cotherman
Dakota
Jake Sheffner
E. U
Nelson Geiger
Sam Heilman
Forreston
Fry
Hea
Hearst
Lasalle
Oscar Wiler
Charley Krienke
Boyer
Chicago
Harold Arnt
Evanston
Kerr
H. W. Kruckenberg
Lacey Lincoln
Withdrawal of Sunday Trains in Illinois Central Service
Illinois Central announces discontinuation of Sunday service on trains 184 arriving from the south at 12 01 noon and 183 heading south at 6 00 p m after Sunday October 1s Also trains 805 on Madison district leaving at 7 05 a m and 302 from Madison arriving at 5 00 p m will end after Sunday October 24 Special Sunday rates in effect for the Summer will be discontinued on these dates Train 805 for Madison will run daily except Sunday.
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Illinois Central
Madison District
Madison
Sacrifice sale on modern eight room home at 209 West Street
A sacrifice sale is announced for the next ten days to sell a modern eight room house in good condition at 209 West Street. Terms are easy. Inquiries to Chas. F. Sechrist, 208 West St, or by phone Blue 716.
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Wy Fiame
West Street
Chas
Patrons to Confer on Paper Delivery Regularity
Patrons who do not receive their paper regularly will confer on the matter with the office of the editor to authorize corrections and ensure consistent delivery.
Burning Bridge Delays Dodgeville Train
Dodgeville train due in this city at 8345 this morning was delayed several hours by a bridge fire near Woodford last night. A repair crew arrived and had the burned structure ready for service after a few hours.
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Dodgeville
Woodford
Transact Business in Freeport
Mt. Carroll Mirror notes Charlie Eyler and Lee Edwards went to Freeport this morning Eyler bought barber shop supplies and Inter picked up clothes to be dyed for pantitorium patrons
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Mt. Carroll Mirror
Charlie Eyler
Lee Edwards
Freeport
Inter
Family health improves with Dr. King's New Life Pills
L A Bartlet of Rural Route 1 Guilford Maine says the pills have kept his family healthy for three years. They cleanse and tone the system gently and do you good.
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Dr. King
L. A. Bartlet
Guilford
Maine
Jos. Emmert's
Campaign meetings announced by Republican committee
The Republican committee of the county announces speakers for upcoming campaign meetings. The schedule highlights local leaders and party figures set to address residents in multiple towns this month.
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Republican Committee
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Stephen
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Deep
Joan Wustaffen
John Stephenson
James Tucker
A. C. Gaylor
Eugene Kenyon
William W. Houser
H. Raymon
Charles Butler
A. B. Hiett
Henry A. Simpson
Charles W. Vaughn
David T. Hall
Erry H. Thompson
W. C. Watson
People's
Thomas KE. Watson
Samuel W. Williams
James H. Ferriss
Charles
Deneen
Adlai E. Stevenson
Daniel R. Sheen
James H. Brower
Gustav A. Jennings
George Washington McCaskrin
John G. Oglesby
Elmer A. Perry
Wm. A. Brubaker
John Collins
Joseph Kohler
C. E. Beach
Xelipho F. Beidler
H. A. DuBois
Frank J. Hayes
Gottleb Renner
Independence
Fredric Greer
Kor
William F. Stead
Ross C. Hall
Frank S. Regan
Marcus H. Taft
Michael H. Sehynin
Anderson
Garrett
Supreme Court
J. McCan Davis
John L. Pickering
James H. Shaw
W. E. Rodriguez
Jas
Death’s Door
Elgin Board
Elgin Figure
Klein Price
Galena
E. Beurgstoon
Stephenson County Abstract Office
E Bengston’s
W. T. Hodson
Robert P. Eckert
Red Oak
L. H. Burrell
O. R. Zipf
Charles H. Greet
W. G. Krape
Geo. Ennenga Prep
Galena St
Koenig Furniture Co
Surpot
Lover Crack
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