Freeport Adopts Electric Light under New Mayor
In Freeport Illinois a new electric light plan advances civic progress. Mayor James McNamara and council members Louis Stoskopf W H Wagner and T L Waddell travel to Chicago and Aurora to study Brush and other electric systems before choosing a provider. The move aims to illuminate streets and display windows, signaling modernization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Stephenson County
Jimes McNamara
Messrs. Louis Stoskopf
W. H. Wagner
Freeport Anezeiger
T. L. Waddell
Chicago
Tremont
Firat
Aurora
Inter Ocean
Fountain Creek Literary Society Debate Meeting
The Fountain Creek Literary Society held a meeting on Tuesday January 20 with an essay by F P Fisher a declamation by M Kramer a debate on the proposition That the Statesman is of more benefit to his nation than the Warrior The affirmative led by J J Graham defeated by J J Klapp with judges appointed by the chief disputants and the session adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fountain Creek Literary Society
Esaay
F. P. Fisher
M. Kramer
Debnie
J. J. Graham
J.J. Klapp
Grauwam
Seo’y
Local notices and society mentions in Elgin paper
Mr C W Lyman and Mrs D A Knowlton appear in Elgin society notes while others travel to Chicago Abilene and Rockford. The piece critiques sensational journalism and urges readers to favor clean newspapers over lurid periodicals.
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C. W. Lyman
Elgin
Choa. L. Currier
Chicago
Knowlton
D. 3
Bogur
J. UH. Snyder
Abilene
Kansas
Elo
Hl. D. Cook
Miss Heald
Washington
Mr. Cook
D. A. Knowlton
C. D. Knowlton
James J. Wise
Electric Light Debates Stir Aurora and Chicago Delegation
Mayor McNamara and Aldermen Stoskopf Waddell and Wagner visited Aurora and Chicago to study street lighting options. The city could save about $3,000 annually versus gas, while Freeport eyes a rapid move away from darkness. The Brush tower system and new energy storage prospects dominate discussions, with multiple property transactions listed in the accompanying notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McNamara
Stoskopf, Waddell and
Wagner
Aurora
Chicago
Freeport
Chicago Times
Chester
I l
Wabash
Lafayette
Ton
Grand Rapids
Mich
Akron
Middleton
Dayton
Columbus
Cleveland
Bullock
Brush
Freeport land transfers and Buena Vista notices
Transactions list multiple deeds including Michael Lawyer to David Moore and Heirs of Miram Sprague to Daniel Ditzler, with a Buckeye Center brief note. The Freeport Republican reports a Buena Vista creamery plan by Wohlford and Minden, plus town meetings, weddings, and social gatherings.
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Michael
David Moore
Knowlton
Freeport
Adan Sprague
Miram Sprague
Daniel Ditzler
Whawq
Hiram Sprague
Whawa
Carl
August Neusus
John AL. Bradshaw
Chas
Selle
Wright & Purinton
Buckeye Center
Freeport Republican
Buckeye
Prof. 0
Keck
Ray
Stump
Roy
Pugh
Bollyne Church
Dan
Heck
Abraham Reager
Wittenmeyer
Lou Wever
Florence and Rock City News Roundup From Florence
From Florence and Rock City, editorials note Mrs. Atami’s return from Grundy County with children, local illnesses, vaccination pains, farm pricing, new housing, and misadventures with free lectures. Mentions Edward Mars in Nebraska and Fred Peiper’s January illness. local business, schooling progress, and town trades amid a lively, unsettled scene.
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Freeport Republican
Edward Mars
Hvlng
Nebraska
Fred Peiper
Barlogo
J.L. Blackmore
Davia
Mix
Dr. Gold
Davis
Bollald
Ica
F. Cronemiller Iis
Kuna
J. M. Gubo
Daviv
J. L. Macknore
Aylington
Iowa
James Spellman
C. Clarey Fa
Lena News in Brief Highlights Ice Market and Local Happenings
Lena reports brisk business and smooth roads amid an ice market after the cold snap. Butter and rye dealers stock up while residents note thefts and a few visiting strangers. Fire department responds to a blaze in Freeport, and church activities include a Lutheran sermon and Methodist protracted meetings. Local social events feature a dance at the Opera House and plans for a new club. Missing Eggleston embezzlement case prompts talk of a local detective. County Superintendent Davies visits Lena schools.
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Lena
Freeport Republican
Dick Chilton
Uringeville
Uno
Hoyman
Lonada
Austin Gates
U. Ja
Talaer
Tekamahy Nob
Ain Oelock
Fireport Dent
Lenny Aire Cive Tansalstin
Norld
Easterday
Carthage College
Sin Town
Charlia Unederwood
Jewler
Warren
Barbiark
Bethe
Howse
F. J. Fitts
Wil Bo Weld
Misa Julie Pidlard
Cho Sfethodists
Tigh
Mr. Dodds
Morrison
Dodds
Wand
John Dakker
Shannon
Freeport
Rev. Gardiner
Rockford
Lean
Eggleston
J. Davies County
Tha Bowen
Coffee Roaster Supplies Rio Santos and Java Coffees
The large Coffee Noaster at Barrell Hiros is kept in constant use to supply the dew and dor their fresh rouse ed Rio Santos Maricuibo and O. G. Java Coffees. Superior quality and low prices account for the greatly increased demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barrell Hiros
Ed Rio
Santos
Maricuibo
Merbury's Gallery Bakery Opening Soon in Vreeport
Thirty Days Bustcard Photographa offer stands at Merbury's Gallery No 105 Steph goson St Vreeport Ill The new co partnership of F Schwarzendahl formerly of Billerbeck Schwarzendah with Jf Ruesenberg plans a Baymiller building bakery on Galoun street in a few days They vow to produce the best goods at prices to suit the times Ble
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Yewra
Slama
Rock City
Freeport Republican
Nock City
Preyant
Stone Howe
Durdud
Mr Snyder
Buena Vista
Charley Kuymer
Snyder
Mesa, Young & Zimmer
Laahelt & Co
Puulley
Dir
Bukbut
Aiton and
di & Credit
Pluksyg
Gaahai
Horace
Tom Young
Tye
Merbury's Gallery
Steph Goson St
Vreeport
Ill
F. Schwarzendahl
Billerbeck & Schwarzendah
Jf. Ruesenberg
Baymiller
Galoun Street
Anit
Times
Embroideries From St Gall Atelier At Mrs Benson Store
Tam now opening a large and elegant assortment of Embroideries. Comprsing all entirely New Designs, these goods were selected from hundreds of sample patterns and come direct from the factories at St. Gall Switzerland. For beauty and fineness of work they have never been excelled in this market. Mrs J Benson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tam
Mhe
St. Gall
Switzerland
J. Benson
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Tan
Johnson
T. K. Best
B. & Q. Railroad Company
Ladies Christian Temperance Union of
Temperance Hall
Chicago Street
D Golock
Rockhrove
B. F. Pugh
Calvin Schoffer
Fivnling Wagner
Jonathan Myers
Lancaster
Dra. Caldwell
Pair
H. Wiles
Chicago and Northwestern Railway
Milwaukee
Mallison
Wis
Waukesha
Northwestern Company
St. Paul
Winslow Corner
Turnbull Hall
Patrick Flynn
John MoKenahan
Molenahan
Caldwell
Good Templars
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Road
Geo. Olds
Ravine
Illinois
Wisconsin
John Snyder
Win
Harbman
Hock City
WA. Storrs
America
Storrs
Te Inala
Grand Army of the Republic
Neff
Capt
Phil Arno
Jon Galpin
John Hart
Anpt Krape
Keokuk
Love
United Stites District Court
Mes Crary
Chicago, Milwagekee and
St. Tint Ralway Company
Sioux City and St. Paul Railroad Company
Newbieskra Lawa
Chicago, Milwaukee and
Kureher
Kandinger & Hurt
M. VA
Mesese
Kundinger & Hart
Mr. Blan
Opera House
Second National Bank
T. K. Dest
Mesers
Kingsley & Milla
Maynard
Qiennan
W. T. Hayward
Sterald
West
Wayward
Murphey
Iingis Central Railroad
Hi Freight
Washington City
Wilson
United States
Church of Christ
Fountain Creek Literary
Merman Bokbof
Tanac Kemper
Christian Look
Uwq
Wm. Hayes
Levi Sherman
Henry Keller
A. Meierhart
Joseph Kachelhoffer
Mary A. Lamm
Albert T. Kachelhoffer
Coltman
Wm. H. Kachelhoffer
Mary R. Meyer
Joseph Kachelhotter
Wm. HI
Kachelhotter
Agatha Metz
Joseph Kuchelhoffer
Menry Metz
Sophia de Vriea
John Klever
God
Magdalena Steffen
Wlao
Albino
Helene Beck
Regina Armbrustgy
Precport
Helena Beck
James Ryan
Julies Snyder
Enos Harris
Pella Manny
Simon Albert
Loty
J. UG. Diatelmgier
Ewil Braun
Buena Visti
Tasac Hans
Mtanegoti
Freeepuct
Frank Brondage
Brundage
Key Stone
Buenas Vista
Frank
Wablford Brus
Shetzle & Rumal
Joh Snyder
UmekKilnaan
Lartman
Dref Allony
Woodville
Leon
Wohlford
Mlndsér
Orangeville
Jobo Snyder
Sartman
Dakota
Peter Rody
Levi Benfor
Charles Shrader
Florence
JQ. Atami
Grundy County
Minnie Weine
Maggis Hamm
Harry Schroedermeyer
B. Hineline
Itte Bey
Florence School
J. W. Meyer
Albright
Menahary
Buckeye Ins, CO
Avises
Presidert
Ealar
Agenta’ Dalar
Amoguntin Preesary
Wagenhall
George J. Donmeyer
Auckeye Center
GEO
J. Donmeyer
Secretar
Akoudred
Burner Bros
Caithare
Barney Bros
C. H. Little
Alfred H. Wise
Stephenson Street
Freeport, Ill
Sign of the Black Watch
Alaska
Plymouth
Buck and
Saranac
Gsloveses
Chamberlin
the Hatter
Stephenson St
Fry's Block
Stine & Kern
Merchant Tailors
Hayehy Nitiet
Ity
Kino
OLD Post Office
Chicago &T
Biy
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