Teachers Meet in October in Rockford
Freeport officials report preparations underway for the Northern Illinois Teachers association meeting set for October 29 30 and 31 in Rockford. Numerous educators and principals from Rock Island Dixon Rochelle Freeport and nearby towns are listed on the program with plans to invite Dr Hodge of Massachusetts as a speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Northern Ilinois Association
Grove
Dixon
Lydian Williamson
Rochelle
Catherine Fisk
DeKalb
Bertha Donnassen
Rock Island
Hattie Daviess
Galena
L. A. Fulwider
H. S. Magill
Princeton
E. T. Austin
Sterling
C. H. LeVitt
Helvidere
O. F. Smith
Savanna
Vernon Mays
P.P. Claxton
Knoxville
Tenn
C. EK. Joiner
J. F. Edwards
C. P. Hulece
Spring Valley
Dr. Hodge
Massachusetts
Big crowds attend Monroe Green County Fair days
Big attendance marks Friday and Saturday at Monroe fair in Green county drawing visitors from Freeport. Special Illinois Central trains ran yesterday and today to handle crowds with over 100 Freeport visitors departing at 8 30 this morning. Madison division congestion caused south and east trains to run late and altered connections with the Madison passenger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe Fair
Monroe
Freeport
Illinois Central
Madison
New Teaching Method Adopted by United Brethren Sabbath School
Illustration program to begin tomorrow at United Brethren Church Sabbath School. Pupils will have each Bible story shown with pictures to make incidents more vivid. The first story will depict the flight of the Jews from Egypt.
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United Brethern Church
Egypt
Majestic Offers The Blue Bird And Laughable Motor Cyclist
At the Majestic a Sunday show features The Blue Bird drawn from a French fairy tale and beautifully colored like Pathe films for all ages. A second feature, Motor Cyclist, is a very laughable comedy. The regular triple bill is presented. Today is the last chance to see the baseball game at the Majestic.
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Majestic
Pathe
the Majestic
Indians in Town draw attention with gaudy attire
Several full blooded Indians were seen on the streets today attracting notice for their dress. Three men stood out in blue clothing striped with yellow and leather headgear instead of hats, creating a striking scene.
Gallagher Musser Wedding Announcement at Terre Haute
Cards announce the marriage of Miss Mary Gallagher and James Musser in Terre Haute Indiana on Tuesday September 6. The groom is the son of Mrs. James Musser of Grove Street in this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Gallagher
James Musser
Terre Haute
Ind
Grove Street
Joint meeting of Rockford court at St James hall
St Marys court and W C C F are invited to attend a joint meeting of the Rockford court at St James hall North Second street Rockford tomorrow at 2 p m Dr and Mrs J F Gregory have returned to their home 188 Washington street after spending their summer vacation at Minneapolis and the river towns of Minnesota and Wisconsin
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary’s Court
Rockford Court
St. James Hall
North Second Street
Rockford
J. F. Gregory
Washington Street
Minneapolis
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Baseball News and Protests Stir Wisconsin Illinois League
President Rodemeyer protests two Freeport versus Wausau games over Baker ineligibility and Fond du Lac protest over Perce. Protests could shift Champs standings though not greatly. Freeport faces about 2500 deficit as season winds down. Ouster day fizzled. plan to hold a winter fair to cover losses. Post season two games slated with Sterling. attendance shortfalls threaten Wisconsin Illinois league franchise for next year. A possible six to eight club northern Illinois southern Wisconsin league may form this winter to address past flaws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rodemeyer
Freeport
Wausau
Baker
Fond du Lac
Perce
Wisconsin-Ilinois Baseball League
Illinoia
Wisconsin
Personal mentions show residents visiting and traveling
A long list of residents from Freeport and surrounding towns are noted visiting relatives, attending fairs in Monroe and Green County, and traveling for business. Names include Mrs. Fisher from Winslow, Walter Schifenkert of Centralia, Miss Kuhlemeier, Charles Witte, J. W. Fahner, and many others with moves to Chicago, Monroe, Polo, Amboy, and Madison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
8. E. Fisher
Winslow
Walter Schifenkert
Centralia
Mary Kuhlemeiers
Monroe
Charles Witte
Montos
J. W. Fahner
Beloit
W. A. Kerr
Burlington, Ill
Robert Bickenbach
West
James Rezner
W. H. Shane
H. Neimeier
City
Chicago
J. F. Burrell
Amboy
Sara Ewing
Miss Goddard
Polo
T. H. Hollister
Mra. C. Farber
Marshalltown
Mra
G. J. Willes
Madison
O'Neil
H. O. Herman
Freeport
Henrietta Henrichs
Minoak
Ill
D. Ogle
Frank Haller
Stover Manufacturing Company
Texas
Henry Albert
Clarence Albert
Lydia Albert
LeMars
Iowa
Sunday Sabbath services and church listings in Freeport
A dense notice lists sermon topics and service times for Freeport churches. It covers First Church of Christ Scientist at 229 Stephenson, First M. E., First A. B., Trinity United Evangelical, Second Presbyterian, Christian Church, First Presbyterian, English Reformed, First English Lutheran, First Baptist, Grace Church, St Marys Catholic, Oak Street Evangelical, Embury M E, and Congregational Horticultural Hall. Includes Sunday schools, midweek meetings, special services, and pastor names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Freeport Theosophical Society
First Church of Christ, Scientist
Stephenson Street
Cc. W. McCaskill
Epworth League
A. B
F. M. Davis
W. A. Kerr
Bible
Missettie Jordan
God
First Presbyterian Church
H. L. Moore
Galena Ave
Pleasant St. C
First English Lutheran Church
P. H. R. Mullen
First Baptist
Stephenson St
William H. Beynon
Church of Today
Grace Church
Oak Street
Embury Methodist Episcopal
Ray Clarkson Harker
Congregational
Horticultural Hall
Taylor's Park
Baptist Church Presents Special Musical Program Tomorrow
A Baptist church announces a special program of magic to be performed tomorrow morning and evening. The pastor will also commence a new initiative during the event.
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Baptist Church
Morning Services and Evening Musical Program Highlights
A church announces morning and evening sections with a mixed program. Morning features Prelude Pastorate and an anthem titled Safe ly, with a focus on The Two Tones of Life in a sermon by the author. Evening presents Berceuse, orchestral pieces, sacred readings, and hymns culminating in a benediction and postlude.
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Omortovy.c
Ccc
Orcheatin
Roberts
Morrison F
Vones Harger
Jesus
Grace Church Auxiliary Meeting With Diocesan President Visit
The Woman's Auxiliary of Grace Church will hold a special meeting Tuesday at 2:30 PM at the church. Diocesan president Mrs. John Henry Hopkins of Chicago will address the gathering, followed by an informal reception at the rectory from 4:00 to 6:00 PM for parish women to meet her. All ladies are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Church
John Henry Hopkins
Chicago
Hopkins
Lee
Creareay
Rom Eaknenen & Gaeratigementatis
Farseon
Address World's Dispensary Medical Association
R.V. Pierce
Pres
Buffalo
N.Y
Funeral Held for Engineer George Bastick in Amboy
The late Engineer George Bastick, who died in Chicago, was buried in Amboy after a Chicago funeral service. The procession included Mrs. Bastick and daughters Hattie and Ida, with many Freeport railroad men and friends attending. The body arrived in Freeport at 5 am and went to Amboy at 9:80 am. services were held at the Chicago home yesterday afternoon.
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Fred Aykes
German Valley
Ackley
George Pfender
Chicago
Will Schmid
Charles Schmelzle
George Bastick
Amboy
Freeport
Thomas Luscomb
William Wells
William Knowles
Alvin Luecke
George Janssen
A. J. McKillop
W. L. Beals
William Getty
R. Crampton
Margaret Kelly
Bishop Hughes
Chas. Benschbach
Larry Murphy
J. Southwick
John Shaw
Development of Rock River At Meeting October 6 7
An informal August 29 1908 gathering in Oregon by Rock River cities from Rockford to Milan proposed forming a regional body to develop the Rock River navigation and commerce. Each city and local groups would send three delegates to a Nixon Ill meeting October 6 7 1908 to organize a permanent association. Mayors J F Edwards H A Smith Mark Jardine J L Janssen G Ja Paddock A W Greenlee attend.
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Oregon
Rock River
Rockford
Milan
Rock River Valley
Wisconsin
Illinois
Manufacturers’ Association
Water Power Association
Nixon, Jrl
J. F. Edwards
Dixon
H. A. Smith
Mark Jardine
J. L. Janssen
Sterling
G. Ja. Paddock
Prophetstown
A. W. Greenlee
Lyndon
Canadian Pacific Railway Land Deal Near Calgary
Advertises easy profits from CP Rail lands near Calgary Alberta via a ten yearly payment plan on marine Chinook belt selections. Special inspection rate valid Sept 15. Apply to Wm. Clement or J. B. McCool in Freeport Illinois for details and eligibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian Pacific Railway
Calgary
Alberta
Chinook Belt
Wm. Clement
J. B. McCool
Freeport
Ill
J B Fenton Morning Passenger to Seward
J B Fenton traveled as a morning passenger to Seward in a brief transport note.
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J.B. Fenton
Seward
Newbro's Herpicide Promises to Destroy Dandruff
The ad explains Herpicide kills the Herpea microbe causing dandruff and scalp itching. It claims the product removes the cause of hair loss and promotes hair growth. Sold by leading druggists with samples available by mail from The Herpicide Co. Detroit Mich. Special Agent Geo F Swarts.
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Newbro
Herpicide Co
Detroit
Mich
Geo. F. Swarts
Advertising and Goods Working Together
In a concise rule of thumb the text counsels balance between promotion and product. It warns that advertising alone fails without quality goods and that goods alone fail without effective advertising to reach customers.
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F. A. Read
Wm. A. Rogers
C. W. Harden
Stephenson St Joldit
Freeport Loan Co
Baseball News
S. E. Beck
Freeport Friends
Sumner Ricker
Aurora
D. BR. Peters
George Schmelzle
W. J. Bucklin
Pecatonica
KE. E. Smith and Sons
Kendall, Wis
C. A. Smoyer
Jean Farnum
J. F. Harrington
Claire Stahl
Springfield
Florence Drener
C. D. Knowlton, Jr
Ezra Morse
Dakotas
The
Knowlton Bank
Elizabeth Simons
Albuquerque
N. M
Albert Gaengle
Lucile
A. Collman
George W. Collman
Lincoln
Neb
C. W. Rieger
Torey Gund
Idaho
Charles Ludolph
Baby
Ashton, Il
Charles Heisher
Frederick
Arthur
Richard Craby
Cowley
Canada
Mt. Pulaski
Theodore Ellis
Ruth Ellis
Kansas City
D. D. Fair
J. F. Fair
Jason Smith
James Adair
State School For the
Jacksonville
Smith
E. Broughton
Mr. Adair
St. Mary's Church
Fr. Leydon
St. Mary's Catholic Church
John Rooney
P. P
Ireland
Tench
Ark Benedictist Postinda
Acosta
M. M. Mayer
C. W. McCaskill
M. E. Church
Ralph
Homer Street
City Cemetery
G. L. Parks
Lincoln Avenue
Grand Opera House
William Macauley
W. B. Patton
Fey
Green St
Frueh Fugute & Co
Galena Street
McBrady & Co
Powell & Cohan
Bud Hicks
Yankee
Hallon Powell
Darie Porretta
C. P. Guenther
Edw. Allington, Jr
Phonographs Records
Needles
the ‘Cable Co. Pianos
GEO. A. Stemm
Galena St. Opp. N. Y
W.J. Young & Co Books
Opp
Win Walton Neph Clothing Department
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