John Bauscher Jr Fights Three Railroad Fires
John Bauscher Jr is hailed for saving a bridge and nearby structures after spotting and delaying three separate fires along the Illinois Central right of way near his home. Firefighters and workers aided as two earlier blazes were contained, with the final blaze damaging the bridge but prompting hero status for Bauscher.
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Illinois Central
John Bauscher
Bauscher
Chicago Division
Mr. Bauscher
Mr Bauscher
Lewis S. Chanler Birthday and New York Governor Nomination
Lewis Stuyvesant Chanler, lieutenant governor of New York and Democrat nominee for governor, was born September 24, 1869, in Newport Rhode Island. He is connected to the Astor family on his mother’s side and inherited a large fortune. Chanler studied at Columbia Law School and Cambridge University, where he led the Cambridge Union Debating Society, and was admitted to the New York bar in 1891.
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Lewis Stuyvesant Chanter
New York
Democrats
Newport
R. I
Astor
Mr. Chanler
Columbia Law School
Cambridge University
England
Cambridge Union
Carlyle Harris
Roland B. Molineaux
Democratic and Independence League
Card of Thanks for Harold K. Stein
Mrs Lena K Stein extends thanks to the lodges and friends for kind acts during her bereavement and for the beautiful flowers donated for the funeral of her son Harold K Stein.
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Lena K. Stein
Harold K. Stein
Wedding Anniversary Surprise at Littlefield Home
About one hundred Baptist church members gathered at the G. M. Littlefield residence to celebrate the seventeenth anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Littlefield. The surprise delighted the couple as tokens of remembrance were presented and guests enjoyed social games and musical entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Baptist Church
G. M. Littlefield
Marriage Announcement for Ida Andres and Frank Alnworth
The Dixon paper notes the upcoming marriage of Miss Ida Andres of North Dix on to Frank Alnworth of Chicago, to be held at the bride's home next Wednesday. Andres is known in Freeport as court reporter for Judge Heard during his two years here. Alnworth is a prominent Chicago merchant.
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Dixon Paper
Ida Andres
North Dixon
Frank Alnworth
Chicago
Andres
Freeport
Heard
Aleworth
D. F. Club to Picnic at Madden Farm
The PD F club of the Y M C A will picnic at the Madden farm in Damascus on Saturday. Miss Etta Kruse will entertain the Spinster club tonight at her Fifth Avenue home. The Court of Honor will give a rere party tonight at the K of G.
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D. F
PD. F. Club
Madden Farm
Damascus
Etta Kruse
Fifth Avenue
Court of Honor
Order of Mutual Protection Regular Meeting Tonight
The Order of Mutual Protection will hold a regular meeting tonight all members are requested to be present. New Century Div No 164 LA to ORC will hold their regular meeting Friday Sept 25 at 2 30 pm all members requested to attend. Business of import ance.
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Order of Mutual Protection
New Century Div
L. A
Mrs McGuire Improves After Stair Fall at Lacy Home
Aged Mrs McGuire who fell at her son in law James Lacy’s house sustained bruises and a fractured arm. Initial reports were alarming but she is now considered entirely out of danger and somewhat better this week.
Big Day at Highland Park Promises Band and Acrobats
Sunday at Highland Park features a daytime and evening band concert and acrobatic stunts by James and McKennough on a big platform. Highland will stay open if weather remains favorable.
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Highland
Highland Park
James
McKennough
Market Closing Quotations From Chicago Board of Trade
AP reports closing futures for Dec wheat 1015 Dec corn 661 14 Dec oats 1954 Jan pork 1680 82 Jan lard 982 Jan ribs 880 at Chicago. Union Stock Yards quotes show cattle 5000 strong with Beeves 375 776, hogs 13000 strong with various ranges, sheep 18000 steady 225 175, and fur nishing quotes from Rice building.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Board of Trade
Union Stock Yards
C D Anderson Reopens Office For Stock To Service
C D Anderson announces reopening of his office at 204 205 Rice Building after Miner Co retirement. He has private wire access to John Dickinson Co and memberships in Chicago Board of Trade and Consolidated Stock Exchange New York. He offers first class service in stocks bonds grain and provisions for cash delivery or on charging. Bell 118 Vel 447.
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Miner & Co
Rice Building
John Dickinson & Co
Chicago Board of ‘Trade and Consolidated Stock Exchange
New York
C. D. Anderson
Ind. Vel
Bell
Social dance and lectures fill Lexington hall schedule
Prof. Fred R. Dawson's social dance at Lexington hall on Sept. 11, 18 and 27-Oct. 4. Dr. James H. Gray to lecture and lead Bible studies at First Presbyterian Church in October. Freeport Business News announces annual meeting at Grand Opera House Sept. 21-26 and a series of artistic events including Hickman Bessy Vo Oct. 1, Woll Oct. 8, Donald Robertson in Comus Oct. 9, The Angel and the Ox Oct. 10, Brown's in Town Oct. 16, Lyman Twins Oct. 19, Janey Jenkins Oct. 21, and Human Hearts. Wood’s Liver Medicine marketed for malaria and bilious symptoms, sold by H. J. Moogk and C. P. Guenther.
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Fred R. BE. Dawson
Lexington Hall
James H. Gray
First Presbyterian Church
Freeport Business Mews Association
Hickman Bessy Vo
The
Woll
Donald Robertson
Comus
Angel and the Ox
Brown’s
Lyman Twins
Janey Jenkins
Human Hearts
Wood
H. J. Moogk
C. P. Guenther
Star course lineup includes Skovgaard and Macey
The M. C. A. Star course lists violinist Skovgaard entertainer Eva Bartlett Macey and humorist Dr. H. W. Sears with Frederick Warde presenting Shakespeare. Course tickets are 1.50 dollars and are now on sale through the Ladies' auxiliary.
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Skovgaard
Parland-Newhall
Suse Toees
Eva Bartlett Macey
H. W. Sears
Frederick Warde
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Daily Journal City Delivery Ad
The Daily Journal announces citywide delivery at 10 cents per week. The notice highlights affordable home delivery and broad service coverage within the city limits.
Great Northern Fires Compared From Peshtigo To Hinckley
The article surveys historic forest fires across the lakes region, detailing Miramichi in 1825, Peshtigo in 1871, Michigan matches, 1881 fires, and the Hinckley blaze of 1894. It notes vast timber losses, thousands of deaths, and economic costs beyond direct destruction. It laments delayed containment and stresses long term regional impoverishment from forest loss.
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Lake States
Miramichi
Newcastle
Miramichi River
New Brunswick
Peshtigo
Wisconsin
Michigan
Lake Michigan
Lake Huron
Hinckley
Minn
This Date in History Highlights 1638 to 1905 Events
A compact list of historical milestones tied to dates, names, and places. Highlights include John Harvard’s death in 1638, Burr’s 1767 era affiliations, 1813 Philadelphia illumination for Perry, 1829 ratification of the Thirteenth Amendment, Monterey’s 1846 capture, and later figures such as Hanna Hayne Burton and Finsen.
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John Harvard
Harvard College
Charlestown
Mass
London
Aaron Burr
New Jersey College
United States
Congress
Willam E. Burton
New York
Philadelphia
Perry
Lake Erie
Marcus A. Hanna
U. S
Ohio
New Lisbon
Robert Young Hayne
South Carolina
Asheville
N. C
St. Paul’s Parish
S. C
Monterey
Taylor
Stover Will Case Delayed Guardian Appointment
Judge Farrand said he will not decide on appointing a guardian ad litem in the Stover will case until tomorrow morning.
A Sure-enough Knocker for Ulcers by Goodwin
J C Goodwin of Reidsville North Carolina praises Bucklen Arnica Salve as a sure-enough knocker for ulcers. He says a bad leg ulcer last summer disappeared after a few rounds with no scar left. Guaranteed for piles sores and burns. 25 cents at Jos Emmert's drug store.
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J. C. Goodwin
Reidsville
N. C
Lost Blue Jacket Near Lincoln School and Cemetery
Blue jacket with striped silk scarf tied beneath, located between Lincoln school and the new cemetery. Reward offered. Return to this office or 201 Fifth Ave.
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Lincoln School
New Cemetery
Read Returns From Eastern Visit
Miss Helen Read returned from a visit in New York City and Bridgeport Connecticut. She stayed at Bridgeport with Mrs Louis Stoskopf and her son Rev Wm B Stoskopf rector of the Episcopal church.
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Helen Read
New York City
Bridgeport
Conn
Louis Stoskopf
Aon
Wm. B. Stoskopf
Episcopal Church
Painter George W Schmelzle Wins City Hall Contract
George W. Schmelzle has been awarded the contract to paint the city hall building and adjacent office structure. The project covers exterior surfaces and interior offices with completion expected within the season.
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George W. Schmelzle
City Acalee
Appendicitis Operation on Mr Crotzer's Son
The young son of Mr. and Mrs. John Crotzer underwent an appendicitis operation yesterday after several days of illness.
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John Crotzer
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F. A.read
Charlies
F. A. Read
Wm. A. Rogers
C. W. Harden
Stephenson St Jlatt
Justin
Wm Walton Neph Clothing Department
John Bauscher, JR
Illinois Central Rail
Sunvnons Company
Lewis S. Chanter
W.j.young & Co
Bank
Social Notes
Chicago Board of Trade
Grand Opera House
the Daily Journal
Trust
Territory of
Arizona
Finsen
Butte, Mont
Stover
Hickman
Bessey Co
the Best Stock Co
Kentucky
Stukenberg & Borchers
Brown & Dollmeyer
Allington, Je
Shawly
Freeport, Til
Save
C. G. Schoeffel
Galena St
Campbell’s
Northwest
Malta Vita
Cereline
KE. C
Hardy
Barrington Hall
Obern
Freeport Gas Light & Coke Co
Freeport Hardware Co
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