Masonic Calendar for Freeport Area
The excerpt lists Masonic meetings and rites across lodges and chapters. It notes stated communications and work sessions on specified days each month including Fridays, Saturdays, and Wednesdays for Freeport entities and Evergreen Lodge, Freeport Chapter, Freeport Commandery, and Temple orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eixcetstor Boda
Eivergreen Lodge
Mondex
Freeport
Mia
Freeport Commandery
Tee
Moimr
Personal record notes travels and calls in Freeport area
In a day of social and business calls Ed Allington spent the day at Forreston. G A Finley of Rockford and George H Baldwin of Rockford transacted business in Freeport. W C Rouland of Polo and G B Turneaure were also business callers here. Several locals and visitors including Mrs Ralph Mayer and Mrs S Wagner were in town or visiting friends. Dennis Maher and John McDaniel were among those traveling, with McDaniel en route to a new home in Kansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. Finley
Rockford
Freeport
H. B. Tetlow
W. C. Rouland
Polo
G. B. Turneaure
George H. Baldwin
J. H. Wyman
Milwaukee
H. F. Hawley
Argyle
Ralph Mayer
Chicago
E. G. Gugger
Wisconsin
D. J. Collins
Madison
S. Wagner
Orangeville
Dennis Maher
Kenneth Burrell
Winslow
John McDaniel
McConnell
Pawnee County
Kansas
Louis Brunswick
Brunswick Balke and Callender Company
P. A. Orm
Sterling
L. L. Jarloe
Chas. H. Moore
Fairchild
Wis
Forreston
Liquor Dealers Meet Discuss Key Questions
Members of the Liquor Dealers Association held a meeting yesterday afternoon to consider several vital questions. They asked for more time to think them over before action and plan to take up the matters again at the next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liquor Dealers’ Association
Majestic Theatre uses disinfectant tubs after show
After the last show last evening Majestic managers placed two large tubs of disinfectant in the room and closed the place up for the night. The practice follows the same fumigation method used in public schools to safeguard against disease germs.
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The
Majestic
Stark Arrives to Lead Freeport Catcher in New Season
Tommy Stark, Freeport’s catcher from last season, arrived this morning from his Canadian home where he spent winter. He looks well and in peak condition. Fans expect him to be as popular this season as last.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommy Stark
Freeport
Canada
Tommy
Last Sunday Meeting at the YMCA Aimed at Men
The final regular Sunday afternoon meeting for men will be held at the YMCA. The program is not fully arranged yet but will be unusual and the laddies will be invited to attend.
May Lecture in Freeport Invites Local School Leader
Mrs. Elizabeth Gregory of the Freeport Womman's Club invited Principal H K A Graff of the high school to speak at a club meeting during next BCABOIL program in Freeport. The event highlights a community education session with local educational leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockford
Elizabeth Gregory
Freeport Womman’s Club
HK. A. Graff
Next Bcaboil
Sunday School Teachers Meeting Led by Rev Moore
The regular Sunday School teachers meeting will be this evening from 7 to ? The Rev HH d Moore will lead the planning class and conduct the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HH. d. Moore
Politicians From Savanna Visit Freeport On Campaign Bussiness
Senator J C McKenuizie from Mliza beth Representative W W Calles pie from Savanna and Postmaster A Pp Woodfull of Savanna were in Freeport today on political business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.C. McKenuizie
Mlizabeth
W. W. Callespie
Savanna
A. Pp. Woodfull
Freeport
Rockford School Visit by EK Raines Profé and Officials
KE M Phillips and H M Mc Mysure visited Rockford schools today alongside superintendents EK Raines and Profé, highlighting ongoing district initiatives and educational discussions with staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockford
Ek, Raines
Profé
KE. M. Phillips
H. M. McMysure
Extend Fire Limits Proposed After Council Petition
Freeport council discusses extending the city fire limits on Jackson street to aid Hoefer Manufacturing co plans for coal sheds near the railroad. The body also tackles street paving, a new hose cart, condemnation of Tarbox buildings, half-day holiday for opening baseball season, and various local improvements. Aldermen weigh precedent risks while supporting business growth and public safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Fred W. Hoefer
Hoefer Manufacturing Company
Jackson Street
McGovern
Hoefer
Galena
Stephenson Streets
Woodmans
Bailey Avenue
Third Ward
Chicago Street
Douglas Avenue
Taxpayers’ and
Citizens League
Chas, I. Moll
Wisconsin-Illinois Baseball League
Dittmar
Moll
Alderman Harden
Freeport Business Men's Association
Harden
Canners
Cotoneil
McCgovern
Bauscher
Prall
Eixtend
Frank Trubek
John
Trunek
Albermam Pratt
Committee On Fire
Floefer
Suirden
Wes Carriec
Pave Bey
Woodtine
Vie
Tata
Bobapey
Peety Aed Bae Ab M. Cgirmd
Owens
Prom Iy
Gap Bigek Vb
Eedineil
Porticge
Giuaesthon
Board of Docal
Videcran Vellovern
Tacatlime Praverioedts
Estattarnes
Dreadi
Mai Abe- Gowan
Dhe
Beipa
Prahil
West Freeport
Mi o Na Stomach Tablets Outshine Doctors Says Syracuse Builder
Syracuse builder W. O A Ennis endorses Mi o Na stomach tablets claiming rapid relief from indigestion, gas, and sleeplessness. Ad cites a customer who says the remedy let him work again after a year of illness. Also promotes ALTi o nit and a 100 cent box from Wan. Jungkunz offers refunds if the remedy fails.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. O A. Ennis
Syracuse
Geto
Wan
Jungkunz
Central Official Passes Through Freeport on Illinois Central
Assistant Superintendent of Motor Power J. B. Bucker of the Illinois Central was in Freeport for a few hours this morning en route to Chicago after a western trip. He arrived on train No 2 by private car No 6 and departed on train No 42 for Chicago. Roadmaster Sheelawn and Vratiiagter Diekwitz accompanied him to Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Bucker
Ilinois Central
Freeport
Chicago
Chieave
Sheelawn
Vratiiagter Diekwitz
Bin
Chievage
All Stars Defeat HW Professionals in Volleyball Clash
The All Stars defeated the HW Professionals two sets to one in a hard fought volleyball match at the Y.M.C.A. gymnasium. The Professionals had been a steady presence this season but could not match the All Stars pace, drawing a large turnout for the night’s contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
All Stars
James
Y. MC. A
Bogus check game nets new victims in Freeport
A smooth pair posing as traveling salesmen for the Putnam Robertson Advertising Novelty Co of Chicago used a Brewster House check for 8.50 against Frank Ross in Freeport. They also obtained 10 from another saloonkeeper, then fled toward Rockford after cashing the check. They gave names Barrington and Nagle, claimed Seattle as Barringtons home, and were arrested in Rockford then returned to Freeport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Rockford
Silk
Frank Ross
Putnam Robertson Advertising Novelty Company
Chicago
John Barrington
Joe Nagle
Barrington
Nagle
Mr. Ross
Mr. 208S
Mr. Rosas
Brewster
Ross
Seattle
Illusive rug scam targets Freeport women with soap offer
Two plausible young men peddled a bait of twelve boxes of toilet soap and a rug for three dollars, delivering the soap for two dollars while promising the rug later. Six rugs were allegedly available, prompting many local women to pay in advance. The scheme extended to a solicitor at a saloon who enticed patrons with a magazine pitch, then vanished after collecting money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Tn East Freeport
Youtian
Cetline
Canada
Magazine scam at Canadian man’s saloon sting
Travelers describe a gambling scheme where two pals ran a game in a saloon, winning four or five dollars before escaping. The Canadian man’s subscription was a fake to entice others to buy magazines, and victims are still seeking their magazines.
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Canada
Robbery Foiled at Eleroy Post Office Safe
A post office at Eleroy was broken into on Thursday evening. The safe was carried away by wheelbarrow along the railroad tracks about forty rods and blown open with nitroglycerine. The safe contained no valuables. Sheriff Milner believes the culprits may be a professional gang roaming the region. Three men were seen near the tracks. footprints suggest at least three involved.
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Eleroy
Milner
H Eleroy
F. H. Biesemeier
Freeport Organizes Industrial Dinner to Attract Rail Agents
The Freeport Business Men's Association plans an industrial dinner in late May or early June inviting rail industry agents. The goal is to leverage railroad agents to locate new manufacturing plants along their lines. Freeport aims to boost industrial growth through their cooperation and secure plants before year end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport Business Men's Association
Freeport
Cannot Vote in the Fall Saloon Question Reopened
Bloomington April 9 Yesterday streets stores and homes buzzed with talk on the local option election results with saloon forces claiming victory and prohibition advocates lamenting. Some say the issue will return at the fall election but Illinois law bars another vote for eighteen months in the same subdivision. The local option statute states no submission on anti saloon territory can occur again for that district within eighteen months.
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Bloomington
Ilinois
At the Majestic The James Boys In Missouri
A new film called The James Boys In Missouri screens at the Majestic today and tomorrow. It portrays the James brothers in Clay County, the hangings attempt on Dr. Samuels, the Quantrell camp, the Kansas City fairgrounds hold up, and the Chicago and Alton hold up with the Jesse James assassination and Frank James surrender to Crittenden in Missouri.
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James Boys
Missouri
Majestic
Fet
Clay County
Dr. Samuels
Frank
Jesse
Quantrell
Fair Ground
Kansas City
Chicago & Alton
Bob Ford
Ford
Frank James
Guy. Crittenden
Adrien's Doeteituise Elixir for Sore Swollen Feet
Pseudo medical cure advertises Adrien's Doeteituise to soothe swollen feet, relieve itching and pain, and ease tight shoes. Claims to cure blisters corns and callous spots with rest and comfort. Sold by druggists and shoe stores, address listed in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adrien
Drugeists
Addreas
Aten
Olineted
Leo Boy
N.Y
Real Estate Bansters Clash Over Parcels in Freeport
Real estate dispute involving Bhomsas and Vincente Mattert and others over parcel lots and block 34 in Freeport. Property value cited as $1,000. Case details remain unclear in the fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bhomsas
Shatter
Vincente Mattert
Illinois Master Horseshoers Hold Banquet Meeting
The Illinois Master Horseshoers convention wrapped with a banquet. National President Edward Butler Jr of St Louis gave the keynote. Officers elected include President F S Keas of Peoria first vice president F E B Ernst of Quincy second vice president KE A Skinner of Jacksonville secretary treasurer C G Luft of Alton state organizer F C Edwards of Peoria. Rockford named as next meeting site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Illinois Master Horseshoers
Edward Butler, Jr
St. Louis
F. S. Keas
Peoria
F. E B. Ernst
KE. A. Skinner
Jacksonville
C. G. Luft
Alton
F. C. Edwards
Rockford
Twenty Year Health Sentence Cured by Arnica Salve
O S Woolever of LeRaysville says Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured his bleeding piles twenty years ago and still acts as a remedy for sores boils burns wounds and cuts. The ad notes the salve costs 25 cents at Joseph Emmert's drug store and directs readers to the Journal's want column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucklen
O. S. Woolever
LeRaysville
Joseph Emmert
Belvidere Rioters Guilty
Belvidere April 9 Art Anderson and Ralph Keister were found guilty of disorderly conduct in Justice Lucas court for assaulting parade participants during the anti saloon election celebration. Fines and costs totaled about 16 dollars each. Glenn Swindell also guilty of the same offense. The clash occurred when an improvised parade formed and anti saloon forces clashed with opposing sides.
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Belvidere
Art Anderson
Ralph Keister
Lucas
Glenn Swindell
ManZan Pile Remedy Tubed Ready for Use
A collapsible tube of ManZan Pile Remedy with nozzle arrives ready to use. One application soothes heals reduces inflammation and relieves soreness and itching. Price Co. Sold by H. J. Moogh and C. P. Guenther.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Price Co
H. J. Moogh
C. P. Guenther
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Tela Inbel
Freeport Journal
International Typoraphical Union
Ed Allington
A. R. Reese
Stark
ELIM
Board of Focal Improvements
Amajor
Gars
Alderman McGovern
F. M. Davis
Taxpayers
Citizens’ League
Alderman Younglove
Younglove
Stephenson Street
Globe Avenue
School House
Gibler
Board of Local Improvements
Wm. W. Krape
Freeport Evening Standard
Committee On Finance
Second National Bank
Lone
Hoffman & Center
M. J. Parker Co
J. Ti. Boos
Singler & Walsh
DD. LL. Broubaker
AH Pros
Ing
Ster
Germa Bank
Rairoads
Allens
Melesi Et UU
Horseshoers
Journal
Want
Atore
Kuppenheimer
Cluett
Monarch
N.W
Stephenson
Kuehner Bros
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