Local Social Notes From Freeport and Nearby
Dated social column items show residents traveling and visiting relatives in Illinois and other states. Names include S. L. Friedly, Frank Snow, Edward L. Stewart, Ray Hill, Dan Vos, T. D. Reber, John Vaupel, William Clement, T. F. Runner, M. L. Rhodes, ER. D. Herbert, Mrs. F. N. Tyler, Mrs. T. A. Lynch, J. H. Graham, Col. R. J. Shand, Gladys Moyer, Clem Farnum, H. B. Erb, Rev. P. H. R. Mullen, Mrs. Earl Kahley, A. A. Strauch, Mrs. R. C. Weber, Capt. H. A. Yount, L. W. Entorf, John Schoeffel, Miss Mildred Gundry, Miss Mary McNamara, Miss Minnie Long, Miss Hazel Bender, Joe Measenger, Mina Reynolds, Mrs. Otto Teschner, Miss Myrtle Avery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. L. Friedly
Tn Dixon
Frank Snow
Delta
Colo
Edward L. Stewart
Shannon
Ray Hill
Chicago
Dan Vosss
Rockford
T. D. Reber
Freeport
John Vaupel
Ashton
William Clement
T. F
Marshalltown
M. IL. Rhodes
Polo
D. Herbert
Saskatchewan
Can
F. N. Tyler
Martintown
T. A. Lynch
Bes
Freeport Friends
Clem Farnum
Madison
John Grant
H. B. Erb
Lake District
Canada
P. H.R. Mullen
Dixon
Earl Kahley
Argyle
Rockford Republic
Hazel Bender
Rockford Life Insurance Company
Davenport
Waterloo Times-Tribune
Joe Measenger
Waterloo
Misa Mina Reynolds
Baldwick
Wits
A. L. Babcock
Katharine Babcock
Otto Teschner
Fort Colling
Myrtle Avery
Vipond
South Galena Avenue
Teschner
Belle Allendorf
Misa Avery
Rebekahs at Rockford Join Lodge Initiation Night
Busy Bee Rebekah Lodge went to Rockford for a joint meeting with the Rockford lodge. Freeport’s degree team conferred and interpreted ritual work for many candidates. A notable feature was Miss Pellett, a third generation Rebekah, initiating with her grandmother and mother both present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekah Lodge
Rockford
Freeport
Miss Pellett
Rebekahs
Rebekah
WANTS SIDETRACK EXTENDED AT RAWLEIGH CO PROPERTY
Mayor Dittmar and several aldermen reviewed the proposed sidetrack extension on Rawleigh Medical Co property this afternoon. The main objection was a required frog at the Galena Street lower end, but railroad officials argued it could not be avoided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dittmar
The
Rawleigh Medical Co
Galena Street
Illness Update From Globe Hospital Report
Charles F. Sechrist who was operated on Monday at Globe Hospital is improving while Leonard Stoskopf shows noticeable improvement in condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles F. Sechrist
Globe Hospital
Leonard Stoskopf
Mischievous wire trap on city street car injures passenger
A southbound Williams street car hit a taut quarter inch wire stretched across State Williams streets. The motorman dodged the danger while reporter John Wise was struck on the foot. This is the third similar incident this week. Police protection requested. no suspects found after a neighborhood search.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport Railway Light and Power Co
Carroll
Williams Street
State
Williams Streets
John Wise
Honor Illinois Lutherans Synod Shares Report
A Lutheran Observer list shows twenty-five synods east and west with apportioned sums for church work. Northern Illinois stands alone by giving $2,017 against $1,838 asked, the only excess in the long list, covering Sterling Dixon Freeport Rockford and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern Illinois
Sterling
Dixon
Freeport
Rockford
Reunion plans and notices from Rockford and area
W J McCann led land seekers to South Dakota last night Miss Viro Chapman named stenographer at G A Rogers store A reunion of the 74th Illinois Infantry set for Sept 7 in Rockford St Josephs Ladies Aid meets tomorrow Grace Episcopal parish picnic at Globe Park leaves 1 pm John A Davis Post 98 invites auxiliaries to GA R hall Aug 12 at 7 am and reunion at Winslow Tickets 76 cents round trip via Illinois Central to depot F C Help Commander
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. McCann
South Dakota
Viro Chapman
G. A. Rogers’ Store
John A. Davis
Dept. Ill
G. A. R. Hall
Winslow
Illinois Central Depot
Grand Army Hall
F.C
Moving Sale Ends as Shipments Go to Minnesota
Messrs Dummer and Maurus finishing Pattison Kryder closing out sell surplus stock packed for shipment to Slayton Minnesota. Under the firm name Big Two they conducted the Freeport shop for weeks and earned friends among local business men through upright dealings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. Dummer
Maurus
Pattison & Kryder
Slayton
Minn
Messrs. Dummer and
Maurun
Freeport
Williamsburgh clerk rides patrol cart incident
A Williamsburgh City Insurance clerk was given a ride in a patrol cart this morning. Passersby on Adams Street suspected a misdemeanor, but an investigation revealed his heavy weight caused him to perspire and ride downtown as the patrol headed in his direction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamsburgh City Insurance Office
Adams Street
Dressmaker fears swindle over art magazine dollar
A State street dressmaker handed over a dollar to a solicitor for an art magazine. She received only a receipt with no printing to prove the concern. She worries she has been swindled as the magazine is not to be delivered until next Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Street
Roten Held Under Peace Bond After Threat Charge
Lester Roten, arrested yesterday on a wife’s complaint for threats to kill her brother, had a hearing yesterday afternoon. He was bound over to keep the peace for six months. Bonds were set at $1,000 but not furnished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester Roten
Yates to Speak at Freeport Illinois Central Depot
Richard Yates will speak at the Illinois Central depot tomorrow morning drawing many friends. A meeting of the Yates organization is set for this evening at the County club rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Yates
Illinois Central Depot
Yates
County Club
Partition Suit Filed Over Lot in Loran Section 12
Louisa Faber and others filed a partition suit against Mary Hiram and others in circuit court. The action concerns a part of section 12 in the town of Loran and seeks division or sale of the property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisa Faber
Mary Hiram
Town of
Loran
Increase in Population at Delaware Street Home
Mr and Mrs Herbert Custer of Delaware street welcomed a baby boy weighing eight pounds boosting their family and local population numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Custer
Delaware Street
Amity Day at Highland Park A Success
Amity day at Highland Park drew a large crowd and raised 90 dollars, about 60 percent of total receipts from concessions, exceeding previous years. Proceeds go to charity, with booths run by Amity ladies including coffee and sandwiches, roller coaster, merry go round, bowling, theatre, and laughing gallery managed by noted ladies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highland Park
Amity
Mesdames
T. JH. Hollister
James R. Cowlevy
M. W. Stewart
Ned Scott
Ralph Mayer
Arch Youngs
C. B. Byer- Ivy
Helen Read
Oscar Dorman
Mattie Scott
William Gibler
Samuel Wagner
May Stewart
Younglove
Rosensteil
Mabel Musser
Marion Clark
Minnie Weinhold
Joseph Kolling and Mae Merrill wed in Janesville
Friends announce the marriage of Joseph Kolling and Mae Merrill in Janesville Wisconsin on July 29. Kolling described as sober industrious with excellent character while Merrill is portrayed as kind and modest. The couple will reside at 24 Delaware Street for the time being.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Kolling
Mae Merrill
Janesville
Wis
Kolling
Delaware Street
Ladies auxiliary to the B. of i BE Picnic in Rockford
About fifty members traveled from the organization to Harlem park in Rockford for the annual picnic today. Attendees include Alderman and Mrs. Lou McGovern Mrs. A. G. Stearns Mr. and Mrs. Wm Meyer and Myrtle Miss Laura Smith Mrs. Charles Reigard Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Backus Mrs. M. A. Kelley and daughters Mrs. A. L. Wheeler and Miss Mary Wheeler Mrs. Wm. Yordy Mrs. J. Hogan Mrs. D. O. Clark and family and Mrs. S. P. Findley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Auxiliary
B. of i, BE
Rockford
Harlem Park
Alderman
Lou McGovern
A. G. Stearns
Wm. Meyer
Myrtle
Wm. Smith
Laura
Charles Reigard
Nelson Backus
M. A. Kelley
Sunday school picnic at Forest Park draws hundreds
The First Baptist church held its Sunday school picnic yesterday afternoon at Forest Park with about three hundred in attendance. Afterward, several gentlemen from the congregation joined their families for supper in the park. In the afternoon the young folks enjoyed games and athletic pastimes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Forest Park
Park
First Presbyterian Sunday School Annual Picnic at Globe Park
Several hundred members rode buses this morning for the annual picnic at Globe Park and many of the older members joined the afternoon excursion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Sunday School
Globe Park
Mrs J B McCool Hosts Industrial Club Meeting
Mrs J B McCool of Harlem avenue will entertain the members of the Industrial club tomorrow afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. McCool
Harlem Avenue
Industrial Club
Lowden Speaks at Byron Oak Grove Picnic
The Oak Grove association picnic will be held Thursday at the Oak Grove school house with a noon picnic lunch. Congressman F C Lowden will deliver the main address, joined by former residents and Supt R A Morgan of Page county. The Westfield male quartette will provide music. a large turnout is encouraged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byron
Oak Grove Association
Oak Grove
F. C. Lowden
R. AL. Morgan
Page County
Westfield
Local Arrest For Overdriving A Horse
Arthur Kelling was arrested this morning on the charge of overdriving a horse. He pleaded before Magistrate Bentley, was fined $60 and costs, which he could not pay, and remains in custody. The horse, rented from L. G. Youne love’s livery, was turned over to Kelling by a third party and driven around town all night instead of being returned to the barn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Kelling
Bentley
L. G. Younelove
Kelling
Freeporter Bankrupt Filing By Local Teamster
Charles F. Durling a city teamster has filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition through his attorney with the US court clerk. Debts listed at $1 020.78 against assets of $229 50 leaving a sizable shortfall in the local case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles F. Durling
United States Court
Harlem Corners Farm News and Local Visits
Harlem Corners Aug 4. Farmers prepare for threshing. A M Sullivan visited Lena Friday. Mr Sotet of Lena papering Damascus church. R Rogenstiel Frank Harris and families plus Edward Sullivan visited Freeport Saturday. Miss Alice Elder of Iowa selling chart deskg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlem Corners
A. M. Sullivan
Lena
Sotet
Damascus Church
R. Rogenstiel
Frank Harris
Edward Sullivan
Freeport
Alice Elder
Iowa
Settlement Reached In Rockford Motor Man’s Death
In Rockford at Northwestern railroad tracks a Rockford Electric Company worker Scott Barker was fatally crushed while unloading coal cars. His heirs have accepted a settlement with the company. KE D Reynolds represents the Barker family. Four children are listed as heirs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Grove
Rockford
Frank A. Stonewall
Kishwaukee Street
Clty
Baker
Ellis Davis
J. Barker
Fred Barker
Kings, Jr
Barker
The
Electric Company
COUNTY CALLINGS. (From Our Own Correspondent.)
Shannon Aug 4. Miss Iva Good visiting Forreston friends the past two weeks. Many locals and visitors from Lanark Freeport Chadwick and Memphis are noted visiting relatives and shopping in Shannon and nearby towns. Several residents spent Sundays with kin in Lena Pearl City Rockford and Dubuque while others traveled to Memphis Tenn or Carroll Ia for family visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shannon
Iva Good
Forreston
Bernice Cheeseman
Lanark
Ada Good
Alden
Fulton
Maud Lameraux
Mabel Good
Ethel Fisher
Verna Scharman
J. W. Donnell
Freeport
J. C. Hoffman
Charles Cheeseman
Charles Bender
Frank Hingle
Chadwick
J. Bender
Janny
George Beck
H.C. Good
Eva
F. E. Chompson
Ruth
Dubuque
Wm. Schauer
Clarence Bender
Lena
Hubbard
Lois
James Prutzman
Frank Woessner
Pearl City
Anna Chitty
Eugene
J. Stoner
Rockford
Harry Johann
A. W. Babb
Ida Babb
F. Wicke
H. E. Gemmill
Chas. Pearse
Memphis
Tenn
Katie East
Ben Strausbaugh
F. E. Good
Edith
Robert Porter
F. E. Thompson
Ridott Notes Highlight Visits and Local Activity
From Our Own Correspondent August 3 highlights Mrs. J Bokemeier of Freeport visiting her mother Mrs. J Wise. Local solicitors report favorable church aid. Mrs. Bardell plans a trip west to see daughter Mrs. Marks. Mrs. W Spangler of Buckeye visited Friday. Anthony Marshman threshing locally this week. Milton begins tour with separator. Henry Mund buys direct from farmers for shop needs. Geo Webb plans a new farm house. Ridott residents attend Mennonite services. Rev M Lapp from India speaks. J Gibler and Roy Deery's party visit north and Winnebagos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Ridott
J. Bokemeier
Freeport
J. Wise
H. Daughenbaugh
Bardell
Ridott
Marks
W. Spangler
Buckeye
Rev. M. Lapp
India
J. Gibler
Roy Deery
Winnesheik
Chicago Visitor and Local Political Notes
From Our Own Correspondent Davis August 4. Paul Ende of Chicago visits his parents Mr and Mrs Niles Ende. J J Shaffer of Rock Grove campaigns for Republican nomination for representative. Shaffer praised as a good man active in politics. Otto Goeke returns from Des Moines. A M Baker calls at Lena. Mrs Kropf and daughters from Freeport visiting. Peter Guehring and Will Wurtz listed as sick. Mrs Dahl and Mrs Shell return to Chicago after three weeks with Gust Meinert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis
Paul Ende
Chicago
Niles Ende
J. J. Shaffer
Rock Grove
Shaffer
Otto Goeke
Des Moines
Iowa
A. M. Baker
Lena
White Canvas Oxford Closeout Sale Price Note
Retail flyer notes limited time offer on white canvas Oxford shoes priced from 1.26 to 1.75 per pair with a 9 cent reduction per pair, as advertised by BOKEMELER and K4NneEY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxford
Bokemeler
Dr Pierce Favorite Prescription for Nervous Female Ailments
A long promotional notice extols Dr Pierce s Favorite Prescription as a safe scientific remedy for women. It claims to restore vigor for overworked or debilitated women and eases nervous symptoms including hysteria neuralgia and insomnia while praising Pleasant Pellets for stomach liver and bowels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce
Iella
Rystcr
Dr. Pierce
St. Vitus
Coming Events Calendar Across August At Local Churches
August events listed include St John s church sixtieth anniversary August 9 and the Soldiers and Sailors reunion at slow August 12. Camp meetings at Oakdale park August 3 Lena August 15 to 28 and Riverside Park September 6. Fifty year Lincoln Douglas debate anniversary August 27 28 includes Old settlers Cedar ville August 26 and Forty sixth Illinois regiment biennial reunion August 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John’s Church
Soldiers' and Sailors
Oakdale Park
Methodist
Lena
Forty-sixth Illinois Regiment
Old Settlers
Cedarville
Lincoln- Douglas
Riverside Park
Stock Brokers Eastman & Co Suspend Trading
A suspension of Eastman & Co stock brokers was announced on the consolidated stock exchange floor. Robert E. Eastman, head of the firm, was arrested in Chicago last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Eastman & Co
Consolidated Stock Exchange
Robert E. Eastman
Chicago
Market Report from Chicago Board of Trade and Union Stock Yards
Closing board of trade quotations show Sept. wheat at 64 5, Sept. corn 76, Sept. oats 47 1/4, Sept. pork 15.80 95, Sept. lard 8.97, Sept. rib 9.00. Union Stock Yards: cattle 13,000 steady to shade lower. beeves 8.70 to 7.55. cows heifers 1.50 to 5.40. stockers feeders 2.40 to 4.40. Hog totals 22,000 steady to strong. light 6.15 to 6.85. mixed 6.20 to 6.90. heavy 6.15 to 6.95. rough 6.15 to 6.40. bulk sales 6.45 to 7.75. Sheep 26,000 steady to 10 lower. 2.50 to 1.50. Rice Building quoted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Chicago
Board of Trade
Union Stock Yards
Rock Grove Update and Local Notices
Rock Grove August reports E L Rote's auto trip to Rock City Illinois Saturday evening. John Wells becomes tenant on C O Kramer farm for one year. Lost near Rock Grove a lady's gold watch engraved K T. reward offered at Mrs L E F Rote. Watch belonged to Miss Kate Thorpe of Orangeville visiting Martin Brobst family. D J Thoren and wife and A N Windecker and wife plan a few weeks in South Dakota. Lutheran Sunday schools set for Andres Grove next Thursday. no ice cream festival that evening. J J Shatter busy campaigning among voters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Grove
Ll. E. Rote
Rock City
Ill
Jno. Wells
C. O. Kramer
Til
K. T
L. EF. Rote
Kate Thorpe
Samuel Brobst
Orangeville
Martin Brobst
D. J. Thoren
A. N. Windecker
South Dakota
Andres Grove
J. J. Shatter
J.J
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Burson
Rap
Dow
F. A. Read
Canadian West
Wm, Clement
Little's Crockery Store
Hettinger Block
Blodwein
Freeport Loan Co
Stephenson Street
J. H. Graham
Durand
Aan Brother
D. F. Graham
Yesteray
Col
R. J. Shand
Louis Hughes
Holland
Harry Warch
George Edler
Gladys Moyer
A. A. Strauch
L. W. Entorf
Amboy
Mra. Entorf
J. Sigges
John S. Harpster
W. E. Fry
Lake Waubesa
T. J. Tachudy
Rose
Albert
Monroe
John Schoeffel
Mary Durr
Nellie Long
Clayton Hewitt
Rock River Assembly
Mildred Gundry
Mineral Point
Keller
Winslow Township
Mary McNamara
Chas. McNamara
K. B. Mitchell
J. Marr
Helen Marr
Racine
Andrew Strauch
J. B. Eson
Lake Waukega
Cummings
Mendota
74Th Illinois Infantry
Ladies’ Aid Society of
St. Joseph’s Church
Winnesheik Lodge
Grace Episcopal Church
Minnesota
Lowden
Journal
Chicago Board of Trade
Lamson Bros
Rice Building
C. D. Anderson
the Daily Journal
Manted—Carpenters
I. L. Hime
Prospect Terrace
Thomas Webb
Pleasant
A. Bergman
Carroll @t
New
Orleana
Edw. Allington, Jr
Phonograhs Records
Needles Sheet Music
the Cable Co
Geo. A. Stemm
Galena St. Opp
N.y-Honase
W.J. Young & Co
Opp
Wm Walton Neph Clothing Department
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