Worthan Bros Bankruptcy Schedules Big in Rockford
Worthan Bros. Co., a Rockford dry goods firm, filed a full schedule of liabilities and assets in the U S circuit court on August 21. Total liabilities reach 66 2142 and assets 6 712.77, the largest figures recorded in the court. The schedule spans forty pages, with creditors including Wagner Bros furniture for 18 and local papers Republic Co. and Rockford Star owed 457.79 and 485.19 respectively.
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Worthan Bros. Co
Rockford
Iheoniuary
United States Circuit Court
Circouit Court
Freeport
Wagner Bros.’ Furniture House
Republic Co
Rockford Star
Grand Jury Indicts Three for Burglary at Waddams Grove
The grand jury returned three more indictments this morning for burglary of a house at Waddams Grove. Indicted are Frank White Fred Smith and Richard Tankens. Adjournment to 10 tomorrow morning was taken at noon. William Haven pleaded guilty today to taking 60 dollars not his and was sentenced to 30 days in the county jail. Trial for Smith White and Tankens set for Tuesday afternoon or Wednesday morning. Court adjourned at 2 p.m. today to 9 a.m. tomorrow.
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Frank White
Fred Smith
Richard Tankens
Waddams Grove
William Haven
Smith
White
Tankens
Illinois Central Plan Allocates Coal Cars by Mine Output
The Illinois Central outlined a plan effective September 1 to allot about 164 coal cars to mines in proportion to their normal production. The system accounts for a daily mine output of 4,415 tons and assigns cars to divisions: St. Louis 41,895, Springfield 15,300, Nashville 4,410, Chicago 12,090, Freeport 2,850, and Indianapolis Southern 4,140.
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Ilinois Central
St. Louis
Springfield
Nashville
Chicago
Freeport
Indianapolis Southern
Affairs at Waterloo
Engineer Fris bee is laying off for a while and has none to St. Paul to rest and visit with friends. Mrs. Robert Lake, wife of Engi neer Lake, returned today from an extended visit with relatives and friends in Chicago and Freeport. Engine No. 68, which was disabled in the wreck at Freeport several weeks ago, is about ready to go out again. The engine has been over hauled and repaired and will be put to Freeport for use on the east end.
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Waterloo
Engineer Frisbee
St. Paul
Robert Lake
Engineer Lake
Chicago
Freeport
East End
Three Killed, Many Injured In Elyria Factory Collapse
Elyria Ohio September 62 three men died and a dozen were seriously hurt when the second floor of a new factory under construction collapsed today. Special report notes the disaster halted work and authorities rushed to the scene with rescue crews.
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Elyria
Ohio
Pickens With Umpire President Powers Names Pickett
This afternoon President Powers announced John Pickett will umpire the series at La Crosse between the Preeport and La Crosse clubs. He has not decided who will assist in the Preeport game when the teams meet here a week from today.
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Powers
John Pickett
la Crosse
Rock City News Inquiries And Local Visits
Rock City reports at least a dozen local visits from West Chicago Zion City Freeport and Davis residents. Rev Eller and family from West Chicago visited John Beaning. Chas Meinert and family from Zion City visited Pred Pielhemeier. William Lapp organized fifteen lumber teams for his round barn. I J Sehoch and family from Freeport visited relatives. School opened with BL EL Sebaedver as Leueher. A tester moved into the Bl ob VWhoren house. Henry Graham serves on the grand jury. S H Thoren and daughter Rene went to Chicago. Grant Seeley of Iowa visiting this week. George Poster back from illness. Mrs Ines Sehoch and children visited. Alberstott and Wain from Pedtomica attended Fridays.
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Ierom
Rock City
Rev. Eller
Leueher
Tnto
Houehers
Davis
George Poster
Dienes Barter
Dirand
Sunnday
Pilake
Sack
Davis Poesday
Grant Seeley
Iowa
Henry Graham
S. H. ‘Thoren
Rene Wert
Chicago
Bergman Hanke Co. Call for Settlements Before Sept 14 1906
On account of going out of business Bergman Hanke and Co. respectfully ask all parties knowing themselves to be indebted to them to make settlement of their account before September 14, 1906.
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Bergman Hanke & Co
Grand gold medal contest at Lena Baptist church
Lena September 6 A grand gold medal contest will be held at the Baptist church tomorrow evening. A fine program has been prepared and admission is 10 and 20 cents. Several residents traveled from nearby towns to visit relatives, attend fairs, and attend church events. The community also noted funerals and moves, with Miss Lauren Walton returning to Milwaukee and Mrs Bertha Fade moving from Stockton.
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Lena
Baptist Church
Chas. Jeffries
Galena
N. A. Walton
Edgar Daws
Sioux City
Town
M. Eb, King
Alice
J. W. Patridge
Pearl City
W. H. Goodrich
Hf. (. Miller
Robersburg
J. M. Miller
John Fair
Mankato
Kas
Richard Shean
W. Baker
Lutheran Church
Warren Cemetery
Lauren Walton
Milwaukee
Bertha Fade
Stockton
Local society notes and events in town
Dr K F Snyder returns from vacation. The Henney band plays at Taylor Park tonight. Odd Fellows lodge elects officers and confers third degree. Shakespeare Society programs by Miss Helen Read. As Told in the Hills company at Grand Opera House Saturday matinee and evening. Miss Agnes Bellman resumes at Boston store after two weeks away. C D Q club hosted by Miss Florence Donohue, correcting a previous error about J A G club. Fourth quarterly conference at Embury church moved to Monday Sept 47 at 7 80 pm. Prayer meeting at 7 30 Tonight. Trustees meet at 8 80. Grand Opera House matinee for women and children for As Told in the Hills. Second Presbyterian prayer service topic The Needs of Our Local Church. Embury next Sunday features illustrated missionary sermon A Trip with Bishop Warne Through Malaya and the Island of Borneo with Rev J M Hoover. notes on Dyak villages and missionary work.
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Fembury Church
Second Presbyterian Church
Embury
Warne
Malayasia
Borneo
Singapore
Oldhams
J. M. Hoover
Come Here to Wed in Spring Grove Courthouse
Harnest Riese and Miss Ella Koepp both of Spring Grove Wisconsin were married by Judge C F Heard at 2 30 this afternoon in the court house.
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Harnest Riese
Ella Koepp
Spring Grove
Wis
C. F
Court House
Local Names Appear in Freeport Auction Record
A fragment lists participants including Charles C. Mummert of Freeport and Ella Koepp of Sabula with partnering entries and amounts, indicating a provisional auction or ledger but with unclear context or complete details. The fragment references Spring Grove Wisconsin and names Earnest Kiese and a partial entry for a partner.
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Charles C. Mummert
Freeport
Sabula Partner
Same
Earnest Kiese
Spring Grove
Wis
Ella Koepp
Card of Thanks to Kind Helpers in Bereavement
We extend our gratitude to all who kindly assisted us during our recent bereavement. Miss Mary Sullivan Mrs G W Farnum Mrs Kut Werks express sincere thanks for support and sympathy extended to them.
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Mary Sullivan
G. W. Farnum
Kut Werks
Millinery Stock for Sale and Miscellaneous Ads
Small town notices advertise reduced stock of millinery and fixtures due to family illness. Inquiries to Miss Me at a listed PO box. Also offered are a six hole line, a Round Oak stove, a bedroom suite, and a wood go-cart with location details. Additional rental for furnished rooms in a hotelkeeping setup and unrelated listings appear.
Chautauqua Seeks Wide Interest for Prof Fischer Event
Chautauqua promoters anticipate strong turnout for Prof Fischer’s appearance as he travels to join Rev William A. Inday for fall work. Sunday session admission is free. a silver offering will be collected. Organizers urge Fischer’s friends and admirers to attend to enjoy his singing again.
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Prof. Fischer
William A.inday
Market Data: Wheat Corn Oats and Meat Prices
Chicago closing board of trade quotes Dec wheat 7 25 Dec corn 4 23 Dec oats 3 0 Jan pork 16 07 Jan lard 5 64 Jan ribs 5 70 72 At Union stock yards Chicago cattle 7500 strong bees heifers 1 40 to 5 16 stockers feeders 2 50 to 4 3 hogs 20000 5 to 10 higher mixed butchers 6 70 to 6 40 good heavy 5 85 6 25 rough heavy 5 30 6 65 light 5 95 to 6 16 sheep 20000 strong 3 60 to 5 bb
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Chicago
Board of Trade
Union
Dakota News Briefs September Local Happenings
Dakota reports a busy week with residents moving in and out of homes, names like Smeltzer Barr Bradley Snook and Kryder appearing in social notes. Grain elevators shut Thursday for the Freeport fair. School starts September 11 and a lecture by Superintendent Grove is set for September 10. Local sports note Dakota No. 2 beat Cedarville seconds 7 to 6 on old settlers day.
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Dakota
Smeltzer
M. Barr
Dug Bradley
Rock Grove
Fulton House
Gene Snook
Cummingsford
Showalter
Freeport
John Ellis
Inlaw
Kryder
Alice Johnson
Leora Wolf
Herman Beekley
Beckley
Jas. Wiler
Paul Wurtzell
Elmer Smith
McCalla
Spencer
Iowa
The
Academy
Grove
Academy Chapel
Frank Mallory
Kansas City
Brockett
Kansas
Henry Grandson
Milwaukee
Mr. Sobers
Ohio
McKibben
Cedarville
Damascus Notes: Threshing Nears End and School Opens
Threshing is nearly finished in the Damascus area with grain yields below normal and quality below standard. The local school opened with Prof. Jas M. Rybolt in charge, and Prof. BE Phillips moves to Freeport for the high school science department. Residents attended Cedarville’s old settlers meeting, hearing Mr Stringer’s annual address, while George Springman of Scioto Mills did business here. Wm Rayhorn plans to move to South Dakota to manage a large ranch, Ed Bitterly rents his father’s firm near Afalkey, and Rev McGilvary missed last Sunday due to family illness.
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Damascus
Jas, M. Rybolt
Winslow
BE. M. Phillips
Freeport
Old Settlers
Cedarville
Stringer
George Springman
Scioto Mills
Rayhorn
South Dakota
Afalkey
F B. Lund
First U B church midweek service set for 7 30
The regular midweek prayer service at the First U B church is scheduled for this evening at 7 30. The pastor has returned from vacation and will lead the meeting. All members are urged to attend.
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First
U. B
Council Sets Tonight Meeting to Finish Monday Agenda
An adjourned city council session is held tonight to complete the unfinished business from Monday's meeting. The gathering aims to wrap up council actions and decisions pending review.
Upcoming fall events and performances listed
A local notice lists events from September to October including church organ recitals at Grace Church, Embury Epworth League talks by Dr. McKay on Quaint Sayings and Queer Pictures of John Plowman, Embury League concerts and socials, county conventions, Harvest Home supper at the Grand Opera House, and a slate of plays and operas such as Tom's Cabin, As Told in the Hills, The Umpire, The Greater Love, On the Bridge at Midnight, The Volunteer Organist, Your Uncle Dudley, A Gambler's Daughter, The Political Rose, and Ole Olson along with other entertainment at venues through October 20 and October 10 respectively.
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Grace Church
Embury Epworth League
FE. FE. McKay
John Plowman
W. GC
Stephenson
Jo Daviess Counties
Embury
Grand Opera House
Dudley
Harry Beresford
Shee de Clay Badeer
Nix
Ole Olson
Polo grocers plan joint delivery to cut costs
The Polo grocerymen consider hiring one man to handle deliveries instead of each grocer using his own team and a delivery boy. The measure aims to reduce expenses and streamline distribution.
Low Rates West and Northwest Daily Through October 31
The notice advertises reduced rail fares to California and North Pacific Coast points via the Chicago Milwaukee Saint Paul system. Fares include $82 to California, $30.04 to North Pacific Coast, with half rates for children age half fare and liberal stopovers. Tickets valid in Tourist sleepers. contact a ticket agent or F. A. Miller, GPA, Chicago. UK WI0-21
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California
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
F. A. Miller
Chicago
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GEO. A. Stemm
Galena St. Opp. N. Y
Pictorial Review
LO Stephenson
W.j.young &Co Omnosite German Bank
Hermsmeier
Ancy Santos
Swift
White Star
Minnesota
Heinz
S. Hermsmeier & Son Grocers
Pel
Psn
Cole St
Union Loan & Building Association
South
Galena Ave
Rice Building
Winds Central
Pickers
K. EF. Snyder
Henney
Taylor’s Park
Stephenson Lodge of Odd Fellows
Shakespeare Society
Helen Read
Agnes Bellman
Boston
Moline
Davenport
C. D. Q. Club
Florence Donohue
J. A. G. Club
Knorr
Nalsy
Cherry St
Otobba
Sales
Oak St. Bellphome
OREN
Modern Mets
Thanire
Schoetfol
Brok
Chautauqua
Today’s Market Report
Council
Stephenson St
Freeport, I
Woooltex
Topsy
Pattison&Kryder
Brown & Dollmeyer
Just
Lopmeso
Galena St
the Daily Journal
Portieres
Crockery
WM. Koenig
Brewster House
Strathmore
Havana
H. J. Moogk
F. Jungku
Joseph Emmett
Germania Socie Schmid Bros
James Farnum
Theo. Gessner
W. M. Invine
Chas. Melnick Senate Hotel
Reiger & Kerl Martin Wkrper
Geo
Tinsley
Win
Wilson NM
Scheidt
Frank Ross
C. W. Harden
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