Personal Record of Freeport Social Visits and Travel
A compiled list of daily movements and visits by residents and visitors to Freeport. Names include Charles Kintzel from Chicago, N G Johnston of Ottawa, Mrs C M Buckley of Orangeville, and many others from Dubuque, Marengo, Aurora, Rockford, Lena, Rochelle, Winslow, and Chicago. Occasional notes mention trips to California, Wisconsin, Oregon, and Illinois towns, plus several local social calls and business engagements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. B. Averill
Marengo
Freeport
George M. VandSickle
Aurora
Death Was On His Heels Jesse Vo Magris at Skippers
A testimonial notes a man plagued by a severe attack with deadly cough and weakness, saved by Dr. Wing's New Discovery. After two and a half bottles he recovered, claiming it the world’s best remedy for coughs and lung disease. Sold under guarantee at a local drug store with trial bottles offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Vo Magris
Frichads
der. Wing
Joseph Limnerts Drug Store
Fragments from a scrambled page prompt strange notes
The readable parts describe partial phrases about people places and events, but the text is garbled with many missing letters. It mentions possible names and places in a jumbled sequence, lacking clear context or complete facts for a coherent item.
Bid for artificial tee orders to city drug store
Community notice from ANTON BALLS inviting orders for artificial tees. Last year’s terms and service are to be maintained. Orders may be left at the City drug store or telephoned to the vendor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anton Balls
Churches 10 Merge Opens New Union at Oak Street
Language balanced merging of Oak Street and Salem congregations after a Witness conference in Chatsworth on April 16. The combined church will use German and English in services, with joint Sunday school, prayer meetings, and catechetical classes, culminating in a full day of festivity and unity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak Streets
Grex
Chatsworth
Oak Street
Salem Sunday School
Oak Street Sunday Schools
Oak Street Church
Welcone
Salem Church
Will Case Settled by Illinois Supreme Court
The Floto will case, ongoing through county circuit and supreme courts since Ernest Floto died in April 1900, has been affirmed by Illinois Supreme Court in a decision issued at Springfield. The estate valued at 30000 went to his widow after probate and a late half brother’s contest. Attorneys J. C. Sevater of Oregon and TH. H. Antrim of Freeport represented Mrs. Floto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floto
Supreme Courts
Ernest Floto
Supreme Court of Illinois
Springfield
Ogle County
Supreme Court
Bankers Ball Team Forms To Battle Freeport Amateurs
In Freeport bankers and clerks form a temporary organization to field a nine. Walter Prender is manager with Matthew Graham captain and Oscar Dorman treasurer. Lineup includes Al Schulte pitcher and J Manley Chark in left field. Weather risks delay. All Stars trip postponed. new game expected tomorrow at 2:50 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bankers
Freeport
Canners
Forma Baseball
Walter Prender
Matthew Graham
Oscar Dorman
Edwin Selle
al. Schulte
Catceheir
Ezza Morse
Matt Graham
Harry Eichenbach
J. Manley Chark
Homer Sheetz
D. F. Graham
Addison Bidwell
le Ro Junekung
Ti. EM. Antring
Ty Cobb
Detroit American
All Star
Chicago
Ho’elock
All Stars
Plan to Reject Overture at Kreeparc Presbytery Session
Roeckford April vn report: spring session at Westminster Presbyterian Church ends. Delegates vote against adoption of the overture from the general assembly last May proposing an executive body for inter-presbytery matters. Centralization feared. Iowa City meeting planned. Roy Nichols and WOD Cornde named as principals. alternates listed. Fall meeting scheduled at Woodatowk. date change to second Monday of April and September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roeckford
Kreeparc Presbytery
Westminster Presbyterian Church
General Assembly
Pbhis Plad
Ivansas
Res. Roy. Nichols
Saver
Bider W.od. Cornde
Hebron
Bob. Britta
Belvidere
Bider
J. Hb. Anderson
Elarvarcad
Woodatowk
Freeport Stronger Than Madison Baseball Report
Freeport team stronger in fielding and pitching than Madison, says manager Buelow. Clinton defeated Madison two of three games. Pinkney held Clinton to four hits. Madison pitchers Steel and Shaw noted as strong. Both teams meet in a Rockford opening series today after passing through Clinton this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Madison
Clinton
Rockford
Buelow
Madison Outfielder Sprains Ankle At Opening
Madison notes a sprained ankle for left fielder Ohland during the first inning as the team prepares for the season. Manager Buelow says Rockford will be the last to arrive before the season opens a week away, with Phos pieans expected to arrive next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maddison Clblatan
Madd McCedite
Othe
Madison
Ohland
Tittle
Godng
Buelow
Rockford
Phospieans
Trainmen Seek Legislation on Carrier Liability
Washington April 2. Speaker Canton reported a bill filed by the Brotherhood of Railroad Engineers from Krepart asking the House to decide the liability of common carriers to their employees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Canton
Brotherhood of Railroad Vraimuren
Kreepart
Askine
Connion
Du Bu deante to Visit Next Week Schedule
A message arrived this morning about a Dubuque team visiting next week. Manager Schoonhover will keep Monday Wednesday and one more day open for a game each day weather permitting. Whanever and Daluch will follow the Dubuque team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubude Feant
Schoonhover
Coun
Whanever
Daluch
Dubuque
Shivuaten and Gas Batleben Report Fever Spike
Siatiaen Reborters and Shoateen Gas batleben report fever outbreaks linked to Spite fever. Vive Cetin Ob Shoat authorities urge testing and isolation while monitoring cases at known hubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siatiaen
Shivuaten
Lotro Batie
Shoateen Gas
Southpaw Nolden Signs With Miami Minor League Club
Bauvk Nolden, a left handed pitcher from the White Sox tryout squad, has been signed to pitch for the Miami minor league team. The move highlights GM notes and scouting interest in the surrounding circuit as the season approaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bauvk’? Nolden
White Sox
Miadimht
Real Estate Transfers Reported in Local Records
Henry Bolender transfers by minister to William BP Bike a part of section 24 in Pearlers town for 5.05 dollars. M Hettinger conveys lot 3 subdivision of Barwell addition to William Clement for 5 thousand dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hhenry Bolender
S Deel
Willian BP
Town of Pearlers
M. Hettinger
Willian Clement
Barwell Addition
Arrangements for Bonds in Capsville Wisconsin
Ed Schuearins of Capsville Wisconsin was arrested and detained by Judge Datdis last Wednesday on charges of mail modulation and larceny. He has arranged a bond of four thousand dollars and will be released this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Schuearins
Capsville
Wis
Datdis
Ludstrain
Union Pacific Pea Co. Free Tasting Tomorrow
Notice lists Union Pacific Pea Co offering decorated chips and sauces free tomorrow along with assorted checks, spices, extracts, chocolate, cocoa and coffee. Local readers invited to sample products and enjoy giveaways amid promotional event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
lLuion Pacific Pea Co
Usta
Notice of Mason line of Consistory Rims and Charney
Notice from K. A. Rotzaler, jeweler, inviting readers to view Mason consistory rims and charm items. The brief ad-style notice presents a small, fragmented line promoting a jewelry line and likely a catalog or display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PO Masons
Calth
Rotzaler
Reception Honors Franklin C Rogers at Fond du Lac YMCA
In social circles a reception in Fond du Lac saluted Frank C. Rogers, newly appointed physical director of the YMCA. The event featured a men only menu in the gym, roasted pork and dessert, with toastmaster D O Williams and a university of the association quartet delivering a spirited encore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rogers
Frank C. Rogers
Y.M.C. A
Fond du Lac
Association
Frank ©. Rogers
D. O. Williams
Association Quartet
Messrs
Steen
Breitzman
Mitchell and Holbrook
Germania Party Prizes Awarded to Local Guests
Out of town and other commitments reduced attendance at the Germania party, but attendees enjoyed the evening. Prizes at the card tables went to Mrs. J Oblendorf, Mrs. Theodore Koch, Mrs. Burns, John Hoebel, Fred Wenthe, and Clark Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Oblendorf
Theodore Koch
Burns
John Hoebel
Fred Wenthe
Clark Brown
St Margaret's Guild Plans Dancing Party Monday
St Margaret's guild prepares an elaborate dancing party to be held Monday evening at Masonic temple with Cribler's orchestra providing music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Margaret’s Guild
Masonic Temple
Cribler's
Fraternal Pribunes to Host April 30 Dance Night
The Fraternal Pribunes No 99 hosts a dancing and card party Thursday evening April 30 at 1 C O F hall. Refreshments will be served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pribunes
1. C. O. F. Hall
Mi-o-na Stomach Tablets Guarantee Promises Relief
Public notice promotes Mi-o-na Stomach Tablets as a centuine quick fix for indigestion and flatulence. It cites Mrs. Brewer of Whiteland Indiana as a testimonial and claims the product builds up the system, strengthens digestion, and offers money back if not cured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whiteland
Ind
Bo Janigkungz
Banks to Close Wednesday Afternoons in Summer Push
Freeport banks organized a campaign to close Wednesday afternoons during the summer months, aligning with a national trend. While most lenders expect favorable action locally, some opposition has emerged to the plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Industrial Dinner Committee Set Meeting Tomorrow
The Industrial Dinner committee of the Business Men's Association will meet tomorrow morning to finalize plans for the dinner to be held in the city on May 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Business Men's Association T
Spring Winds Heal Skin With Pinesalve Carbolized
The notice promotes Pinesalve Carbolized for cuts sores burns and chapped skin. Sold by Fl J Moogk and CC Z Guenther.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fl J. Moogk
Z. Guenther
Stocks Held by Col Lawler in Rockford Estate
An inventory of the estate of the late Col. Thomas G. Lawler was taken in county court. Appraisers William Andrews, Thomas D. Reber and J. M. St. John noted stocks in Forest City Insurance Co. 30 shares, Rockford Lumber and Fuel Co. 165 shares, Lawler-Reeler Co. 12 shares, a note against Rockford Lumber & Fuel Co. dated April 7 for 45000, and a certificate of interest in Freeport Consistory valued at 100. Andrews was appointed appraiser this morning under inheritance tax law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockford
Thomas G. Lawler
William Andrews
Thomas D. Reber
Je. M. St. John
Forest City Insurance Company
Rockford Lumber and Fuel Co
Lawler-Reeler Co
Rockford Lumber & Fuel Co
Freeport
Lawler
Davis and Lawrence Seek Legislature Seats in Whiteside District
Charles A. Davis, chair of the Whiteside County Republican central committee, announces his candidacy for representative in the state legislature from the district. Johnson Lawrence of Polo, who has served as representative in the general assembly from the 10th senatorial district, seeks re election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles A. Davis
Whiteside County
Republican Central Committee
Johnson Lawrence
Polo
General Assembly
Loth
Electric Bitters Restored Mill Creek Man's Health
Mr C Farthing of Mill Creek Ind Ter recalls a near death experience nine years ago. A druggist advised Electric Bitters, and after a single bottle his strength and health returned. Sold under guarantee at Joseph Emmert's drug store for 50 cents as advertised in the Journal want column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. C. Farthing
Mill Creek
Ind
Ter
Electric Bitters
Joseph Emmert
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Daily Journal
The
Journal Printing CO
Chicago Street
Aprit
Freeport Journal
International Typogrehical Union
Excelsior Lodge Novo
A. FP. O
N. M
Fevergreen Lodge Novo A. Fan
Freeport Chiapter
Freeport Council No
Freeport Commandery
Charles Kintzel
N.G. Johnston
Ottawa
W. C. Lowell
F. T. Winder
Moline
H. F. Aspinwall
D. W. Rorenberg
Rochelle
J. B. Fuller
Winslow
Charles Nieman
Wisconsin
Stanley Sanders
Monroe
Mrs. O. B. Sanford
California
Edith Knowlton
Cc. L. Robinson
Forreston Bank
G. H. Rafffenberger
Lanark
Friends
S. Wagnar
Orangeville
Howard Wintzel
Child
Luther Shaffer
H.W. Pyles
Aledo, Ill
Scott Cowen
Shannon
John M. Murray
Elsie Fiveley
Oregon
Nina Pigeey
A. J. Goddard
Chicane
H. J. Moork
Fred Cornd
Springsfield
Pattison
Eva McNew
William Fisher
J. Db. Stark
New York State
Stark
Trentiaedt
Girivatic
Diaboebtiti
Tran Laureter
Redinsen
Phatte Ville
Wik
Wiig
Nanev Fa. Staite
Wanterloo
Aetech Mig
Abias
A. Cartie
Speckter
Vrs
Cs. Rieteatel
West Street
Sion
Anethare
A. Fe
Thie Bose
Mes. Jota
Charles L. Snyder
Louis Tf. Barrell
Freeport Council
Princes of Jerusalem
Walter ©. Jencks
Jose Croix
BL Pain
John BE. Fair
J. G. Saith
Elizabeth
Joseph R. Balliet
J. B. Porter
Emil Haeni
D. Burdett
A.C. Kennedys
W. OR. Thannab
Hf. Stahl
J.S. Clark
Mr. Burdett
Pigwath
Toby
Death
Petaud
Salem
Freebort Masters OF Finance
ERS
Gos
Freeport Presbytery
Staimary
Steele
Senators
Svourgstern
Guliknecht
Cody
Clark
McCantell
Ted
Shannon Simmerings
Nolden
Bransfers
Germania Party
Masonic,temple
Social Notes
Industrial Committee
da. Price
Col.lawler
Journal
Kingsbury
Dittmar
J. M. Clark
Alderman Harden
Cable Company of
Chicago University
John D. Rockefeller
Ilinois
Geo. A. Stemm
Gjalena St
Ico
Ennenga Prop
Petiebat
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