Saturday Sale Offers Deep Discounts on Dress Goods
Saturday sale features an enormous stock of fall dress fabrics at reduced prices. Jamestown Novelties 30c yard. Wancy plaids 79c. novelty suitings 70c. all wool 36 inch suitings 20c. checked novelties 124%c. Also winter cloaks 60 inch 1.20 yard, blankets 89c pair, lap silk-like 10c yd, turkey red table cloth 16%c, calico wrappers 7c each. Confectionery includes salt water taffy 0c per lb, peanut balls 16%c, almonds 118c, creams 12c, caramels 20c, sugar 1.00 for 18 lbs, bacon 9%c, lard 6% lb, honey, baking soda, brooms, salmon 12%c, beans, soap, tea and coffee specials.
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Jamestown
BCS
Silkaline
Confectionery Department
Havemeyer & Elder
Swift
Johnson
Sic
Alaska
Columbia River
Sie TA Eael & Co
Jaya
Mocha
Illinois Court of the Independent Order of Foresters elects officers
The biennial Illinois Court session in Peoria ends with Dr Oronhyatekha presiding. New officers include High chief ranger A E Stevenson Chicago and High chaplain F W Wagner Freeport. Additional posts filled by Chicago Joliet Bloomington and Clinton figures, with next session venue decided by the high court committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Wagner
Freeport
Peoria
Progra
Ill
Illinois Court of the Independent Order of Forestera
Oronhyatekha
A. E. Stevenson
Chicago
Thomas Stevenson
Joliet
W. P. Clancy
E. F. Richards
Ohi
Florence Donahue
L. A. McFadden
W. ©. Schafer
John B. Benson
F. H. Knapp
Supreme Court
A. BE
Stevenson
C. H. Gillig
E. T. Richarde
Florence Donohue
High Journal
John Sutherland
F. M. Fulks
Bloomington
C. G. Glendening
Clinton
D. Decamp
H. R. Knox
Hoopeston
F. W. Wagner
N. C. Galloway
Blue Island
High Court Committee
Note Found in Bottle Ties Mrs Luetgart to Fatal Act
In Rockford Illinois a sealed bottle carried a note reading Have got the worst of it Am going to die Good by to all good friends Mrs Louise Luetgert The envelope note appears signed by a woman A black velvet ribboned fedora was found nearby near the riverbank Police took the items from the Rock River scene as Chicago relatives await further developments in the Luetgert case
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Rock River
Rockford
Rockforpd
Louise Luetgert
Bargren
Chicago
Mary Siemering
Luetgert
Wheaton
Ills
Weather Outlook for Chicago Next 24 Hours
Illinois fair tonight and Tuesday with fresh east to south winds. Temperature trends not specified. no precipitation indicated.
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Ontcago
Ilinois
Goal Miners Meeting in Cur0aqao Addresses Wage Scale
At a Northern Illinois coal operators meeting in Cur0aqao on September 27 a special address stated the scale fixed by the Springfield miners convention cannot be conceded. The northern Illinois operators argue it would ruin their competitiveness against central and eastern Illinois and Indiana mines and lose them business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern Illinois
Springfield
Illinoia
Illinois
Indiana
Illinois State Fair Opens With Large Attendance
The forty fourth annual Illinois state fair opened in Springfield on September 27 with a focus on schools. One hundred thousand children's tickets were issued as livestock machinery and fruit displays promise the most complete exposition yet seen at any state fair in America.
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Springfield
Illinois
America
Mysterious Murder Near Gaiety Theatre in St Louis
In St Louis on September 27 a mystery murder case emerged with the discovery of Benjamin Frank Lamar of Fairland Oklahoma. His skull was crushed in front of the Gaiety theatre, prompting an investigation by local authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Gaiety Theatre
Benjamin Frank Lamar
Fairland
Oklahoma
Yellow Fever Cases Rise in New Orleans and Epwarps
Seven new cases reported since 7 PM include Mayor John L Redfield in Epwarps Mississippi and New Orleans Louisiana. By 1 AM total cases reached ten with two deaths recorded.
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Miss
John L. Redfield
New OR
Leutgert Trial Enters Sixth Week
Chicago dispatch reports the sixth week of the Leutgert trial opening with the state’s attorney predicting a continuation for three to four weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Leutgert
Market Quotations and Western Wheat Signals
The market page reports closing quotations for September and December wheat corn oats and pork lard ribs for the markets at Union Yard and Freeport Board of Trade. It notes hog and cattle receipts and price ranges, plus a wire-reported market letter citing bearish wheat conditions and mixed demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport Board OF Trade
Freeport
Schwartz, Dupee & Co
M. E. McHenry
Liverpool
New York
Chicago
Northwestern
Minneapolis
Duluth
Chicago Diocese Northern Deanery Meets at Grace Church
The northern deanery of the Chicago diocese will convene at Grace Church this city on October 5 and 6 with Rt. Rev. William Edward McLaren presiding. Sessions include evening prayers with addresses by clergy from Rockford Dixon Belvidere and Chicago and a morning Holy Communion and clergy discussions._offerings for deanery expenses will be taken at services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diocese of Chicago
Grace Church
William Edward McLaren
N. B. Clinch
Manual Church
Rockford
B. O. Edsall
M. A
St. Peter’s Church
Chicago
J.C. Bage
St. Luke’s Church
Dixon
Holy Communion
O. A. Cummings
Trinity Church
Belvidere
B. F. Fleetwood
H. ©. Granger
Emmanuel Church
A. Cummings
A. A. Fiske
Christ Church
Harvard
F. W. Keator
Grace
Clayton Sechrist Return to Iowa on Larceny Charge
Clayton Sechrist, once a local grocery clerk, was arrested by Sheriff Clingman and returned to Iowa to face larceny charges. He had traveled from Gilmore Iowa to visit Freeport when authorities coordinated the extradition. Sechrist claims past employer disputes and alleged overdrawn accounts led to the situation, and his family is hopeful he can prove his innocence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clayton Sechrist
Iowa
A. O. Best
Gilmore
Clingman
Sechrist
Crummer
Oklahoma City
Freeport
Y P M Society Meeting At Trinity Church
The Young People's Missionary Society of Trinity church meets tonight at the home of Mrs. Edith Boyer on Oak Street. All are invited. Program includes Translation of the Bible subject, Scripture Lesson and Prayer. Several members give readings and remarks on the topic.
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Y. P. M. Society
Young People’s Missionary Society of Trinity Church
Edith Boyer
Oak Street
Ahwad Kdlnaedadiechenale
Aine Chapman
Migs Raymer
Subjece Gheeri Schoch ‘Boglinh
Cpoe Peac
Lalo
EUS Oven
Mites Ashton Bolo
Rf Peak
Mary
Reading
Mary Schint
Ceesees Roy
Misa Fannie Chapman
Bucklow’s Arnica Salve for skin eruptions sales pitch
Bucklow’s Arnica Salve advertised as the best salve in the world for oats bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions with a guarantee of satisfaction or money refunded. Priced 25 cents per box. Sold by Hmmert & Burrell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucklow
Arnica
Hmmert & Burrell
Grand Millinery Opening at Mrs Keck's
The event invites Freeport ladies to a grand millinery opening at Mrs N E Keck's on Wednesday and Thursday, September 29 and 30. Women may attend whether or not they buy, greeting the local community with a shopping opportunity and social occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. E. Keck
Freeport and Vicinity
Freeport
Display of pattern hats at Miss Brinkman’s millinery
Ladies are cordially invited to attend a display of pattern hats and bonnets on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday September 30 October 1 and 2 at Miss Brinkman’s millinery establishment.
Rocky Mountain Tea Claim From Emmert and Burrell
A patent remedy claim asserts Rocky Mountain Tea from Emmert and Burrell cures constipation headache stomach and liver troubles quickly and guarantees relief beyond other medicines, promising swift remedial effects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rocky Mountain Tea
Emmert & Burrell
Lena suburb news and social notes run September 27
Mrs Lizzie Stahl Maude and Harry Stahl of Freeport visit Lena relatives The W H & F M S convention in Sterling prompts Mrs Crotzer and Saul return Roy Nelson comes home from Milwaukee after attending the state fair Young Ladies Missionary Society hosts a tea at Miss Kathryn Krape's home Grace Taylor of Earlville visits Mrs C A Taylor Mrs J B Robinson returns from Galena Asa Pickard returns to Oregon Ill E W Shoesmith visits from Chicago Mrs James Gaffney and son James from Polo visit Herman and Philip Maiman visit Rev Geisler Miss Lizzie Goddard of Freeport visits Mrs A W Hall Anna Gimmer and Alice Fletcher return to Freeport Petera arrives as head trimmer Opening Sept 29 and 30 Mrs N E Knox notices Grand millinery opening at Mrs H E Bogar Sept 28 to Oct 2
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena
Lizzie Stahl
Maude
Harry Stahl
Freeport
M. M. Crotzer
Saul
Sterling
Roy Nelson
Milwaukee
Young Ladies’ Missionary Society of the Lutheran Church
Kathryn Krape
Misa Grace Taylor
Earlville
C. A. Taylor
J. B. Robinson
Galena
Asa Pickard
Oregon
Ill
E. W. Shoesmith
Chicago
James Gaffney
James
Polo
Herman
Philip Maiman
Waukegan
Wis
Geisler
Lizzie Goddard
A. W. Hall
Anna Gimmer
Alice Fletcher
Misa Petera
N. E. Knox
Big sewing machine to boost Wagner Bros bookbindery
A large sewing machine will be installed at the bookbindery by A Big Machine and Wagner Bros. The new device will be operated by a dedicated team to improve efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wagner Bros
Primary Sunday School Teachers Meet at Mrs Arnold’s
The Primary Sunday School Teacher's Union meets this evening with Mrs. B A Arnold at 179 Pleasant Street at 7 30 PM. All primary Sunday school teachers are invited to attend.
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B. A. Arnold
Pleasant Street
DeJongh's Grand Opening Event Announced
One of the eight openings is DeJongh's grand opening on Wednesday September 29. Encouragement to attend noted with a score reference 27-26.
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DeJongh
Freeport Cornet Band Announces Grand Ball at Old Templery Hall
The Freeport Cornet band will host a grand ball at Old Templery hall on Thursday October 7 with music by the band’s orchestra. Ladies admitted only with a gentleman. Tickets available from band members. A grand good time for all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport Cornet Band
Old Templery Hall
Furrier of Chicago to Exhibit Samples at Local Store
Wednesday only a representative of 8S. Glass The Furrier of Chicago will display his samples at our store. Inspection invited for potential purchase or not Special attention given to fur garment repairs at J Hopfman’s 9 27 d8t.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
J. Hopfman
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Kingsley
Department Store
DAY Goods Department
Grocery Department
Kingsleys Department Store
AW Fordsson
A. W. Forb & Son
Stephenson St. Jewelers
All
Winn & Sovereign
Rockford, Ill
Rochelle
Brewster House
Illinois Foresters
Royal
Royal Baking Powder CO
NAW
York
Mra
H. E. Bogar’s
Srene Millinery
Stephenson St
Court House
A, O, Thomas
Galena St
Tall
Dunlap
Wm. Walton Clothing Department
Stephenson Street
Freeport, Il
DE Jongh
Jongfei
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