National Life Insurance Ad on 8th Page
The notice highlights the National Life Insurance Company of Chicago and its excellent standing. It mentions Rev H G Teed as former local secretary and S C Buekmad’s city visit, underscoring trust and civic ties. Parents are cautioned about feeding unripe fruit to children in hot weather and to avoid overdrinking water after green trash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Life Insurance Company
Chicago
H. G. Teed
S.C. Buekmad
Outrage Over Abandonment Near Poor Farm
The Committee on Poor and Poor Farm seeks the identity of the person who left a half demented, sick woman by the road at a Poor Farm corner on a hot day. Bystanders saw her, she received care, and the act is described as cruel barbarity, indicating a lack of humanity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Committee On
The Crops Report From The Local Area
The Crops section notes strong yields with wheat oats barley and rye all at or above average. Potatoes and corn look splendid despite fears of potato and chintz bugs and a farmer jokes about needing ladders for harvesting due to 700 large ears.
McPhillips Fights Carmody After Benzine Stir Up
A July episode on Stephenson street reports John McPhillips quarrelling with Pat Carmody outside a saloon. McPhillips punches Carmody, who repels with a long brass beer faucet, delivering three blows. McPhillips survives unharmed and is likely to return to further brawls after drinking. The writeup blames liquor and saloons, urging harsher punishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McPhillips
John
Pat Carmody
Stephenson Street
Pat
Chancery
Durham
McPhilips
Grand Union Chariot Delights Lena Fourth Parade
The Lena Star notes the Grand Union Chariot as the procession's standout feature. A 25 foot blue trimmed wagon carried a Liberty Goddess figure with staff, flanked by white-clad young ladies wearing blue and gold crowns for each state, each with a small flag and red sash. The display drew high praise for beauty and grandeur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Union
Liberty
Union
Caite
Reunion of Co A Lith. Col. Palmer Members in city
Harvey Parker, Bey from Michigan, organized an impromptu reunion of surviving members of Company A, Fourth Leadmine Regiment, in the Circuit Court room on July 5. Stories of Donelson Shiloh and Vicksburg were shared, with visits from former citizens and Gen Jno C. Smith among others. An horticultural printing exhibit by D. W. Scott of Galena and notes on Wisconsin expert Mr McAfee's 140 experiments at the Madison farm were also mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PAN
Fon
H.C. Burchard
Othe Hubley
Harvey Parker
Bey
Michigan
Hewan
Tllinois
Harvey
Donelson
Shiloh
Vickaburgh
Co. A
Palmer
Rockford
Sherman
C. W. McClure
Li F. Burrell
Robt, Courrier
David Lasier
Chicago
John C. Smith
Galena
Tennessee
Geo. P. Sutton
Mt. Carroll
92D
Illinois Mounted Infantry
Jno
E. Smith
D. W. Scott
Scott
G. W., Morrow
Western Farmer
Madison
L. Woodward
Marengo
H. McAfee
Wisconsin
McAfee
Wisconsin State Experimental Farm
Stephenson County
Accidents on the Fourth in the City
The July Fourth events left several victims with injuries. A girl lost sight in one eye from a firework, a Rhodes child lost an eye, a Boynton child and a Zouave suffered eye injuries, another Zouave had a bayonet driven through a finger, and a two horse carriage was wrecked by frightened horses during the procession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhodes
Boynton
How a Lie Travels From a Dream to a Fatal Mistake
An old sensational tale spreads from Rock Grove to a New York paper tracing a Virginia dream that allegedly foretold a murder and robbery. A Wilkes county man dreamt thieves killed his wife and counted his money, woke to find his wife dead and two men with the money, the supposed culprits turning out to be the buyer and his son. The piece notes the dream’s bizarre verification and cautions on rumor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Grove
New York
Virginia
Wilkes County
Qnice
Firemen’s Reunion Ball at Zartman’s Hall on Fourth
The Firemans reunion and grand ball at Zartman’s Hall on July Fourth drew about 100 couples from Stephenson and neighboring counties. The event ran smoothly with lively dancing, festive music, and high spirits, though one speaker Governor Palmer’s Dutch delivery drew amusement. Fashion notes mention striped dazu slippers and croquet attire among Freeport belles, with emphasis on coordinated outfits.
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Zartman’s Hall
Grand Fourth of July Celebration Swindle at Freeport
Citizens of Freeport and surrounding counties condemn a grand celebration plan ruined by misprinted handbills and posters promising speeches by Governor Palmer and Col Turner. The Lena Star reprints the critique, accusing local press and organizers of deception and urging careful speaker confirmations for future events.
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LE Bae
Freaport
Thirisatda
Freeport
AL Palmer
Ft. J. Turner
Palmer
Wright
Chicago
Don
T. J
Lena Star
General Palmer
Gen. Palmer
Col. Turner
Hreeport
Fourth of July article by Zoe Zoolot noted
Readers are invited to view a piece on the Fourth of July by Zoe Zoolot published in another section of the newspaper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zoe Zoolot
Fourth of July in Freeport Brims With Parades And Festivities
A July 4 celebration in Freeport drew about twenty thousand visitors, with special trains from Warren Polo Savanna Mt Carroll Lanark and others. The day featured a decorated city, a grand parade led by Grand Marshal Jacob Krohn, and formal exercises at the Public Square with music, prayers, and civic speakers.
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Freeport
Warren
Polo
Oddfellows
Savanna
Mt. Carroll
Lanark
J. B. Taylor
Milwaukee
Nation House
G. M. Clayton
Jacob Krohn
Galena Street
Adams
Stephenson
Fourth of July Celebrations in Freeport End with German Oration
The Freeport celebration proceeded after the English orators failed to attend. Gen Atkins filled the gap with a well received address, followed by a German speech by William Wagner Sen. The day closed with a Zouave victory battle, a Union baseball win, and a grand fireworks display, though disappointment lingered over Palmer Col Turner absences.
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Monroe
Més
Hooper Crank
Mugle
Warren Band
Dr. McKim
Committee On
Néeport
Col.Turner
Springfield
Dpeak
Guv
Palmer
Lincoln
Burchard
Mr. Addams
Chicago
Gov. Palmer
Atkins
Freeport
Yeet
Monroe Band
William Wagner
Warren
Crews
Zouaves
Union
Union Club
Cily
Prairie City Club
Prairie City
Marishal
Guy
Palmér
Col. Turner
Chicago notables and firms listed in loan and trust context
The fragment cites Chicago entities and people including Real Estate Loan and Trust Co, Fernando Jones Capitalist, Joseph A. Griswold of J A H F Griswold Merchants, General Mann, Internal Revenue Collector, Henry W. Fuller of Fuller Finch Fuller Druggists, and A Briggs former President of the Board of Education, indicating a directory-like snippet of prominent Chicago figures and firms.
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Benj
Lombard, Prest
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Life Insurance
Bulletin
Lena
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Thayer
C.J. Fry
W. J. McKim
Wagner
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State of
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Benj. Lombard
A Briggs
Fernando
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Vkamiony
P. W. Gates
Bile Wooy Uetaring 0 Co
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Childy
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Roofing Co
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Ohio
Bai
C. R Blas All
M.D. Tillotson
J.D. Webber
Oheageal Estate
New Jersey
Maryland
Western
Iowa
Kansas
Nebraska
Minnesota
Wis
Indiana
Mich
Missouri
England
Prudential
National
United States
C. Buckman
Freeport, Ilc
Louis Stoskopf, A. M
Jere Pattison
Prop’r
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Stover
Daviess
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Ogle
Board of Trade
Meget
Gieshensan
USA
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Wanrenior
Cage Pugattnr
Huyer
Lace
Valenciennes
Gall
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Mrs. C. Wilson
Les Nyst Sane
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