Personal Record Roundup of Movement Across Illinois Iowa Cities
A daily notice lists residents and visitors in Freeport and nearby towns. Fred M. Gund spending day in Chicago. Dr. J. Sheldon Clark in Mt. Carroll. Thomas Jennings in Monroe on business. Ruth Collins returning to Chicago. many others visiting Dixon, Galena, Orangeville, Winslow, Rockford, Polo and more. Several calls and departures noted, plus a funeral at Rock. Local figures travel for business and social visits with multiple mentions of McConnell, Davenport, Dubuque, Sterling, and Clinton counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred M. Gund
Chicago
J. Sheldon Clark
Mt. Carroll
Ruth Collins
John Sehmich
Orangeville
BE. O. Gueger
Winslow
A. EH. Hawke
Galena
W. FE. Mouser
Wenona
George T. Brown
al Eisenhauer
Dixon
P. McNearly
Davenport
Freeport
William F. Schram
Emma Killian
McConnell
R. G. Schwitz
D. W. Rosenberg
Rochelle
H. F. Aspinwall
F. C. Belknap
W. T. Conklin
Dubuque
Frank Dunn
Lena
D. F. Graham
D. G. LaShelle
Rock City
E. E. Lewis
Clinton
Lee Wieman
Sterling
Emil Schwitz
Edith Gerber
A. M. Smith
The
Stars of Equity
R. R. Fisher
Clarence Botdert
Pueblo
Col
Capitola Kline
Lou Maroney
Manson
Iowa
D. N. Byers
Circus Comes to town May 18 at Taylor Avenue grounds
C D McIntyre from Gollinar Bros shows in the city to arrange attractions for a circus event set for May 18 at the show grounds on Taylor Avenue. Local promoter references a matchup at the grounds and invites public attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.D. McIntyre
Gollinar Bros
Taylor Avenue
Thun vs PLOW over tithe of city lots in Kreeport
Charles Thun sues PLOW in circuit court seeking to clear tithe on city lots 16 17 and 18 in Huennkemeier's addition to Kreeport. Green et al participate in the action to resolve title issues and related claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Thun
Plow
Green Et al
Huennkemeier
Kreeport
Names in Rock Run marriage tolls? and more
Frank P. Dunn Lenn Dorothy M Huett saine David FB Tielke Freeport Lizzie Beckmeier Rock Run are listed in a fragmented record likely a local civil notice or society notice. The text reads as scattered names possibly spouses witnesses or registrants tied to Rock Run.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank P. Dunn
Lenn
Dorothy M. Huett
Saine
David FB. Tielke
Freeport
Lizzie Beckmeier
Rock Run
Brubaker's Orchestra Headlines Conductors Dance Night
Brubaker's orchestra performed at the conductor's dance last night, providing lively music for attendees. The event drew musicians and local supporters, keeping a festive mood through the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brubaker
Kin's New Life Pills Promote Clean Bowels Jaundice Relief
Purifying pills advertised by Joseph Eiimert's drug store claim to relieve stomach stagnation head ache and biliousness by removing poison without grinding or griping. Two cents per box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Br. Kin
Joseph Eiimert
Town Board Meeting Set to Audit Town Bills
Town board will hold a regular meeting Monday evening May 4 at 7 30 PM to audit town bills. Persons presenting bills against the town should appear at once at their designated office City Drug Store corner Galena and Van Buren streets. Michael Steffen Town Clerk. aeidta
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Drug Store
Galena and
van Buren
Michael Stepfen
Towo
Aeidta
Pennant Raising Week Ahead at Freeport Park
The Freeport basehall club directors plan opening day ceremonies and pennant raising with a 1 pm parade from the Clifton hotel to the baseball park. Attorney RoR Titty will speak at 2 pm, with Mayor Dittmar also addressing. Major Lohr named marshal and master of ceremonies. city officials invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport Basehall Club
Clifton Hotel
Cty
Ball Park
Ofeclock
Ror. Titty
Freeport
Dittmar
Major Lohr
Ceeremonies
Freeport Bankers Baseball Team Organizing for Season
Organizers of Freeport Bankers Baseball club request dates as season plans form. Members practice daily and donations arrive. J B Fuller of Winslow sends a ball and mitt with a letter urging bankers to play key roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport Bankers’ Baseball Club
J. B. Fuller
Winslow Bank
Freeport Journal
Bankers of
Freeport
Obscure Campaign Scene Sets Keys for Election
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a political contest with figures, parties, and positions. Mentions include a secretary, a slate of five candidates, and implied ballots. The text hints at campaign logistics and a salary discussion surrounding a mayoral or local office.
Oshkosh Selects Strong Local Baseball Roster for Season
The Oshkosh team announced a mix of retained players and hopefuls led by Nolden’s signing. Catchers Warren and Newall, infielders Rainey Grayson Stoffiman Groh Sehmuck McGers Dolan Barrett Flemming, outfielders Converse Monat Werner Scamion Crick, and pitchers including Thompson from Pokawana, Penn, shape the squad. A southpaw ace remains a highlight as competitive trials continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oshkosh
Wis
Scamion
Crick
Thompson
Pokawana
Penn
Pitcher Jack Warhop Beats Williamsport Loss to Wilmington
Jack Warhop, with Williamsport in the Pri State league, pitched an inning against Wilmington Tuesday, allowing 8 runs on 10 hits while striking out 2 and walking 4. The performance raises questions about his form or his bid for release.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Warhop
Williamsport
Wilimington
Jack
Phis
Parsonage to Rent as Salem Oak Street Union Discusses Plans
Trustees meeting with Presiding Elder Schwab and Rev William Klingbeil reviewed Salem church property and the parsonage will be rented for now. Oak Street church trustees plan interior remodeling and exterior updates while awaiting annual conference decisions on a larger church edifice and potential sale of the Salem building. A Riverside camp meeting board meeting at Oak Street is set to appoint committees for the August event with Bishops Brevfogel and Flora slated as principal attractions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trustees
Salem
Schwab
William Klingbeil
Oak Street
Salon
Simon Schreiber
Nf. Kortf
Th Ploeger
J. Nix
Frank Koenig
Fire appliances needed across many U S cities
A lengthy Insurance Press list details dangerous combustion risks in school buildings and the need for protective fire devices. The compilation cites dozens of cities nationwide and notes multiple incidents in the United States and Canada, urging modern safety measures for pupil protection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Insurance Press
United States
Fittveedeht
Canada
Ethes
Tnoau
Howe
Une Fuss Fie
Prbertuthastt
Haity Dotrab Delivered Citywide For One E Weekly
A citywide service known as Haity Dotrab is delivered to all areas at a rate of one euro per week. The program offers regular deliveries across the city to residents and businesses alike.
April Weather Ends With Sunshine Deficit Record Range
The report notes April closed with sunshine deficit and temperature ranges from nineteen to sixty five degrees. Frost was unlikely on April’s last day though the month showed four year records. Showers were scarce except for a late week surge of March weather with snow hail and rain. Temperature highs were above normal across districts and a fall occurred after the 20th.
Majestic Eyes Possible Gotch Hackenschmidt Match
L W Guiteau reports interest in bringing the Gotch Hackenschmidt wrestling bout to the Majestic theatre after a Chicago visit. He viewed a 2,500 foot picture at the Casino on Wabash avenue and paid Av cents for a good seat while general admission is 24 cents. Wittig controls the pictures and may rent for two days in Freeport at $1000 total. Guiteau questions whether a two day run would pay. He promises new subjects, tomorrow featuring the Handing of a Battleship Fleet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. W. Guiteau
W. Guiteau
Chicago
Majestic Theatre
Casino
Wabash Avenue
Guiteau
Wittig
Deafness Cure Claim From Home Remedies
A dated notice asserts deafness cannot be cured by local applications, promising a pellet cure for centuredi caused by catarrh. It offers a one hundred dollar reward for proof the method works, urging readers to “send for remedy” from Hadis Catarrd Cure, Roe Roe New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Bay
Cous
Paistiehiaie
Campmeeting Plans Set for Oakdale United Evangelical Church
The executive committee appointed sub committees and officers for the Oakdale campmeeting set for August 15 to 28. Members include Rev. L. C. Schmidt and Presiding Elder William Caton with names from Freeport Shannon Polo Cedarville and Forreston. The Bible Institute will meet June 2 to 4 at Chadwick with the same leaders and additional Chadwick delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakdale
H. Kahley
J. J. Folgate
Freeport
H. Lower
Brookville
Y. Knapp
Polo
Bible Institute of the
United Evangelical Church
Chadwick
William Caton
L. C. Schmidt
J.D. Finkbeiner
D. Y. Knapp
J. W. Michael
Cedarville
Mortuary Mention In Lanark Deaths And Obituaries
Multiple local death notices and funeral details are reported. Maria C Hlarley dies at 63 in Lanark from heart trouble, with daughter Jessie Tiartey at home. Six year old William Popp dies after spasms. funeral set for 6 pm tomorrow. Theodore Haag of Red Oak note, with extensive family survivors. Mrs Geo Bordner funeral held in Lanark and Afolkey with interment at Afolkey cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maria C. Hlarley
A. H. Miller
Lanark
Tlartes
Loran
Ehing
Maria C. Dietrich
Jessie Tiartey
Miller
Mivo
Paul Wasner
Merve
Badwin AM. Lied
Rosemeier
Arthur Dean
William Popp
South Street
James W. Kuntz
Theodore G. Haag
Red Oak
Haag
Stephenson County
Dakota
H. 8. Haag
Arnold
Kans
F.C. Tyre
Corning
Cal
J. W. Kuntz
Geo. Bordner
William Ascher
Pleasant Street
L. ©. Schmidt
Afolkey
Pneumonia Sufferer's Swift Recovery With New Discovery
Jesse P Morris of Skippers Virginia recalls a near fatal pneumonia attack in spring 1906. He credits Dr King s New Discovery with rapid relief and full recovery after two and a half bottles. Sold under guarantee at Joseph Linmert s drug store 50c and 1.00 Trial bottle free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse P. Morris
Skippers
Dr. King
Joseph Linmert
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Fhee
Gna Journa
Chicago Street
Poat
Freaport
Ehinsie
Na Secon Cass Matter
Tee
International Typoaphical Union
Excelsior Lodge
A. F
I. A
Evergreen Lodge
A. M
R.A. Mos
Freeport Council
Freeport Commandery
Freeport Chapter Na
Aaa
Thomas Jennings
Monroe
A. S. Landis
Edw. Goldsmith
M. Goldsmith
Agnes
Clara
Pennant
Baseball
Lohr Marshal
Attormey Row
Tiffany
Mayor Duttmuier
Cricker Forsythe
Qouthelder Overacre
Schoonhoven
Rockford Ramblers
Ramblers
Rockford
Forest City
Duluth
Winnipeg
Bankers
Vicker
Feu
Quebeero
Plottee
Mo Dertos
Jel Pioper
Daoteliek
Abe Ntiles
Tradtpes Ifilder
Perecef
Garcon Bay
Corrigan
Jobison
Foster
Protas
Dowar
Olson
Paeler
Wimsedr Beruin
Vaydler
Vinchisour
Magee
Nolden
John Hancock
Howds
Dake Shore
Madison Democrat
Warhop
SAREM
Dastlinee Press
Freeport School Buildine
Majestic
Death
dJournal’s Want
Cchmidt,wachlin & Pfeiffer
Clothier
Freeport Gas Light & Coke Co
Bride
Bengstons
Bengston
Rockwood
Pitkin & Brooks and Hawkes
Stephenson Street
Dunlap
Stetson
Rockport
Freefield
Galena St
Sro
Gieo
Ennenga Prop
Kuehner Bros. Furniture Carpets Undertaking
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