Social roundup of visitors in Freeport and area
Numerous residents and visitors are noted in Freeport and nearby towns. Lena and Baileyville guests include Mrs. Frank Moore, Miss Nettie Reeder, Dr. Glen Nelson, and Anton Nicholas. Many others travel to Chicago, Dixon, Madison, Lake Geneva, and Rockford while local residents host relatives and friends and take short trips to Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Arkansas.
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Nettie Reeder
Lena
Glen Nelson
Anton Nicholas
Baileyville
Edgar Kells
Winslow
Freeport
Claud Altenburn
Chicago
Charles McCoy
W. H. Foll
Frank Benz
J. H. Grill
J. G. Otten
Madison
Canners
Senators
Herman Nietert
Bank of Wisconsin
Katherine Young
Hmlizabeth Simmons
Henry Roth
Monroe
Lewis Roth
Appeal for church aid to aid Freeport families
News of Day Tersely Told appeals to Freeport ministers and citizens to support the campaign to aid the needy. R F Spohn of the U of A in Freeport will distribute clothing groceries money and other gifts to alleviate hunger and sorrow, aiding families in need.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
R. F. Spohn
U. of A's
RA. F. Spohn
Chestnut Street
Chautauqua Praise Spreads In Sullivan Illinois
Sullivan residents praised the chautauqua with high remarks on talent and contract renewals. Judge Cochran, a former House speaker, endorsed the event and spoke at the closing session. The show is set to appear in Freeport in August 2025 with season tickets moving quickly at local book stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan
Ill
Cochran
House of Representatives
Freeport
Former Secretary J L Rogers Visits City For Rest
J L Rogers formerly secretary of the Moline Y M C A and late of Moline is in this city and plans to stay most of the next two months. He left his post due to poor health and is currently out of association work. He intends to rest and has no definite plans yet.
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Frank C. Rogers
Bloomington
R. C. Smedley
Hamilton
Can
Rogers
J.macters
Golden Meadow
Sechrist
Chicago
la Fourche Parish
Louisiana
J. L. Rogers
Moline
Moline Association
DeVore
Tota
Mrs Place Hosts Dinner for Mrs Ford Before Buffalo Move
Mrs John H Place of 104 Douglas Avenue entertained a group of ladies at a 6 o clock dinner Saturday evening in honor of Mrs George H Ford who will leave Freeport for Buffalo New York where her husband is located Mrs Ford will depart in August. guests included Ada Brubaker William E McGurk and others with notes of regret at her leaving Freeport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Place
Douglas Avenue
George H. Ford
Freeport
Buffalo
N. Y
Start Street Paving Begins on Walnut Street
William Ascher started the Wal nut street paving this morning and began the storm sewer construction at Galena street extending to Spring street. John H. Place, general foreman, is again in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Ascher
Walnut Street
Galena Street
Spring Street
John H. Place
Depot at Forest Park Erected for Interurban Travel
The interurban company is building a new depot at Forest Park to serve hundreds who visit weekly. The facility will be a fine accommodation and will house about 200 people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interurban Company
Forest Park
Boys' Meeting At Local Y M C A Attracts Crowd
The regular Boys' meeting at the Y M C A yesterday afternoon drew a large attendance. J I Rogers, former secretary of the local association, spoke in an entertaining and engaging manner to the boys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. I. Rogers
Sick and Afflicted Mrs Warren Clark Update
Mrs Warren Clark who was operated on at St Francis hospital last Saturday is reported to be getting along nicely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Clark
St. Francis Hospital
Judge Clarity Despatches From London Postcards
Postcards received by officials claim Judge Clarity was in London when he mailed them. The correspondence raises questions about his location and timing during the period in question. Local authorities note no formal charges but are reviewing the implications for judicial duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Clarity
London
L N I Club to Meet at YMCA Tonight
The L N I club will hold a regular meeting tomorrow evening in the YMCA room. Members are urged to attend and discuss upcoming activities and plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L.N. T
L. N.I. Club
City Council Holds Regular Session Tonight
City council meets in regular session this evening to discuss local issues and approve agenda items. The meeting focuses on budget matters, permits, and community updates with council members expected to vote on several proposals.
Heckman exits Henney Buggy Co to return to paint and wallpaper
KD Heckman announces severing all ties with the Henney Buggy Co and returning permanently to the paint and wallpaper business. He invites former customers and the public to seek estimates and provides his address at 58 Douglas Ave and new phone G38.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heckman
Henney Buggy Co
Douglas Ave
Coming Events at Lena and Nearby Parks
A list of summer events runs from August 11 to September 23 featuring circuses meetings picnics temperance activities minstrel shows and a Grand Opera House program. Notable entries include Barnuth and Bailey circus August 16 at Lena Attdl events August 15 26 Oakdale park August 22 River side park August 28 Cedar Ville picnic Old Perr group. Guest speakers include Hon. Wm. BE. Mason as orator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnuth & Bailey
Lena
Oakdale Park
Illinois Central
Dixors
Temperance Chautauqua
Riverside Park
Mengerbund Piente
Rorest Park
Old Perr
Ministering circle meeting with Mrs H J Porter Monday
The Ministering circle of the King's Daughters will meet with Mrs H J Porter at 106 Oak Place on Monday afternoon at 2 30. A large attendance is requested as important business will be presented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King’s Daughters
H. J. Porter
Oak Place
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