Y M C A AFFAIRS AT FREEPORT
A Y M C A reception introduces Charles Smith as new physical director with social mingling and aquatic events. Bengston wins a thirty yard dash. gym and class work planned for September. L N T club to reorganize. Sunday activities include Pearl City services, men’s meeting, and union program with talks by local pastors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles &. Smith
Freeport
Messrs
Riner
Weir
Wareham
Messrs. Bengston
Neidigh and
Ford
Bengston
Smith
New Friends Daily
L. N. T. Club
FOSTERS FORECAST FOR AUGUST WEATHER PATTERNS
Washington August 8 forecast outlines a northern storm reaching the Pacific coast by August 10 and crossing the country by August 17. Warm and cool waves shift across the Pacific slope central valleys and eastern states from August 8 to 17, with hot, showery southern weather and cooler northern conditions. The disturbance is expected to be severe with thunderstorms and winds, while frost may touch northern mountains late in the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Foster
Washington, D. C
Pacific Coast
Pacific Slope
Great Central Valleys
Eastern States
Canada
Meridian 90
Samuel Benedict Christy Birthday Notice
Samuel Benedict Christy born August 8 1855 in San Francisco California a mining and metallurgy professor at the University of California and noted authority in mining matters. He earned a PhB from UC 1874 and ScD from Columbia 1902 and has held leadership roles in several mining and engineering societies. He authored papers on mining and metallurgy and invented processes for treating gold ores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Benedict Christy
San Francisco
Cal
University of California
Columbia University
American Innstitute of Mining Engineers
Institute of Mining and Metallurgy of
London
Society of Mining, Metallurgy and Chemistry of
South Africa
The
Society For the Promotion of Engineering Education
California Mining Association
Weis
Graham Brothers Company Incorporation Filed in Rock City
Articles of incorporation filed with the circuit court clerk show Graham Brothers Company of Rock City forming with $1,000 in capital. Incorporators are J. H. Graham, Henry Graham, and D. F. Graham. The firm will handle livestock grain lumber and coal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham Brothers Company
Rock City
J. H., Henry
D. F. Graham
Home Savings Bank Opens At Settlement Home
The Home Savings Bank at Settlement Home, 40 Stephenson street, opened as a provident savings institution. It uses a simple punch card system to track small deposits, joining two other systems in use nationwide. The setup aims to mimic European Postal Savings and serves savers who lack larger sums.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Savings Bank
Stephenson Street
Provident Savings Institution
Aysteims
Provident Saving Institution
Ridott Woman Accepts Post at Honolulu College
Miss Agnes Hunt, daughter of Mr and Mrs William Hunt of Ridott, accepts a nine month head of domestic science post at the College of Honolulu Hawaii. She leaves Freeport for San Francisco Wednesday and sails August 18 aboard the China. Hunt is a 1908 University of Illinois graduate with domestic science experience, and her departure is cheered by Freeport friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ridott
College of
Honolulu
Agnes Hunt
William Hunt
New College of Honolulu
Hawaii
Freeport
San Francisco
Pacific Mail
China
College of Honolulu
Miss Hunt
University of Illinois
Local notes on community events and church notices
Dr and Mrs A B Smith and family camp at Globe park. Eastern Star to give a work communication Monday evening. Rev H R Upton of South Dakota to preach at Second Presbyterian tomorrow. Flowers for sick and shut in accepted at Settlement Home. Shiloh church Ladies Aid tin social August 12 on church lawn with lunch in tin pails. Settlement Home Sunday school meets in First M E parlors tomorrow afternoon due to Home repairs. S D Cenfer Medical Co leases rooms from Orangeville bank and Wagner hardware, will move Oct 1. Brunswick pool hall owners Donnell and Ives to show election returns this evening by stereopticon in front of their place. Kings Daughters Settlement home board meeting Monday 8 PM at Miss Gertrude Converse’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Smith
Globe Park
Eastern Star
H. R. Upton
South Dakota
Second Presbyterian Church
Ladies’ Aid Society
Shiloh
M. E
Donnell & Ives
Brunswick Pool and Billiard Hall
Kings’ Daughters’ Settlement Home
Gertrude Converse
Lincoln Avenue
Freeporters at Waterloo
Waterloo Courier notes Mr and Mrs H O Van Brocklin have returned home to Freeport Illinois after visiting relatives in Waterloo. Mrs Joseph Horsley and granddaughter Myrtle Bruner of Freeport are visiting Mrs Horsley’s son Jack Horsley in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
H. O. van Brocklin
Freeport
Joseph Horsley
Misa Myrtle Bruner
Freeport, Ill
Afternoon Party Hosted by Miss Edna Murphy
Miss Edna Murphy entertained about twenty five ladies at a work party held at her home 82 Van Huren Street yesterday afternoon from 3 to 6. Refreshments were served at the close of the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Murphy
van Huren Street
Transfer of Robinson Plant in Freeport
G Huntoon G E Huntoon A C Stauffer Lee Berger and A C Barber of Moline were in Freeport today on business connected with the transfer of the Robinson plant to the Moline Plow company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. H
G. E. Huntoon
A.C. Stauffer
Lee Berger
A. C. Barber
Moline
Freeport
Robinson
Moline Plow Company
What the Brakeman Says
A verses in a St Louis Times item recounts a night train encounter with a red faced brakeman who shouts garbled place names and a final line of raspy-cold humor as the crew faces the tragedy of an oncoming accident. The poem-switch ends with a play on twisted town names and a grim punchline.
Patrons Face Loss as Office Schedules Pay Delays
Patrons complain about irregular pay distribution as the Sac office plans changes. Officials acknowledge delays and vow to restore regular payments, urging patience while addressing the funding bottleneck and staffing gaps.
Daylong Social Roundup in Freeport and Vicinity
Beloit and Aurora visitors pass through Freeport for meetings and errands while locals travel to Forreston Polo and Dixon. Many residents, including Miss Mamie Clark and Miss Georgiana Ratz, visit friends or return from short trips. families and guests converge in Freeport with several going to Chicago Clinton or Madison for brief stays.
Galena and Ven Burep greet at Mal ie's event
A concise report notes Galena and Ven Burep greeting attendees at Mal ie's venue as part of a local social gathering. The fragmentary item emphasizes cordial interaction and the venue scene in a small town setting.
Local Notes From Lena Aug 8 Morning Visits and Farewells
Miss Belle Martin returns home from Freeport after a week with William Walourn. Ida Mation King back from two weeks with W H Goodrich family at Pearl City. Miss Ethel Leonard of Nora visits Miss Clara Toogood. Mrs Jacob Dorat returns from Warren after visiting Alma Stamm. The Cole family from Kent travel to Greenport to visit relatives. W H and F M society of Amity Lutheran meets at Mrs B H Tull home. Tull family plans move to Rockford with token of appreciation given. Ralph Musser visits Chicago. Mrs Stanchfield of Nora visits Misses Rhoades. Mrs Reiland, sons, and Miss Armbruster visit Freeport. Mrs J L DeGraff returns from Kankakee. Bertha and Lee Omer return to Camp Point. H L Newby and wife go to Dixon for a couple days. Ida Wingart visits Dixon. attends assembly. Mrs Will Auman and Mrs Walter Auman visit Freeport. Miles White visits the county seat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena
Belle Martin
Freeport
William Walourn
Ida Mation King
W. H. Goodrich
Pearl City
Ethel Leonard
Nora
Clara Toogood
Jacob Dorat
Alma C. Stamm
Warren
George Cole
Kent
Greenort
Relaves
W. H
F. M. Society of Amity Lutheran Church
B. H. Tull
Tull
Rockford
Ralph Musser
Chicago
James Stanchfield
Rhoades
Thomas Reiland and Sons
Katie Armbruster
J. L. DeGraff
Polite St. Germaine
Kankakee
Ill
Bertha
Lee Omer
Frank Omer
Camp Point
H. L. Newby
Dixon
Assembly
Ida Wingart
Frances Atkins
Will Auman
Walter Auman
Miles White
Railroad Notes Burning Bridge Delays Omaha Limited
Trains No 1t and 401 of the Omaha limited were delayed about forty minutes into Freeport last night due to a burning bridge at Granger near Coleman. After the fire was extinguished crews ran the damaged span at half speed while investigators sought a cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha Limited
Freeport
Granger
Coleman
Rail road clerks change at Freeport station
Albert Smith, formerly ticket agent for the Chicago and Northwestern at Belvidere, began duties as ticket agent at Freeport this morning. MiNam Rust, former agent there, succeeds Thomas Daly as bill clerk in the freight office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Smith
Chicago & Northwestern
Belvidere
Freeport
Mniam Rust
Thomas Daly
Bill
Rail officials announce promotions in Illinois Central system
Wm. Atwill, long known as chief train dispatcher on the Dubuque division, is promoted to trainmaster of the Omaha division with headquarters at Ft. Dodge to fill the vacancy created by F. M. Jones’s resignation. W. W. Blazier becomes chief dispatcher at Dubuque.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Atwill
Dubuque
Illinois Central
Freeport
Omaha
Ft. Dodge
F. M. Jones
W. W. Blazier
St John’s Evangelical marks sixtieth jubilee services
Pleasant weather draws Freeport and visitors to St John’s Evangelical church for its sixtieth jubilee with three services tomorrow at 10 am 2 30 pm and 7 30 pm. Visiting clergy will speak at each service and the choir and soloists provide special music. Dinner will be served in the church parlors for out‑of‑town guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John’s Evangelical Church
Pulpit Plans Mention Turneaure in Detroit Letter
In Detroit George B Turneaure reports receiving a letter from W A Service formerly of McPherson Service. The note says he has supplied pulpits in Detroit since leaving Freeport several months ago and will do so until mid September before deciding on a permanent pastorate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George B. Turneaure
W.A. Service
McPherson & Service
Detroit
Mich
Freeport
Rev Mullen on Vacation at English Lutheran Church
Pastor Phillip H. Mullen is away on two weeks' vacation. There will be no preaching service tomorrow morning or evening. Sunday school meets at 11 45 a.m. and Y P S C E at 6 30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Mullen
First English Lutheran Church
Phillip H. KR. Mullen
Comical Doppelganger Mix Ups at Majestic Tomorrow
At the Majestic tomorrow a regular triple bill features a tale of two traveling bags with two strangers sharing initials causing extreme comedy. Also on the program is Wanted, A Maid a funny film bound to please Ms joules patrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Majestic
Ms Joules
Ill health notes from Globe hospital report recoveries
Charles Sechrist who was operated on at Globe hospital yesterday is improving. Mrs Jacob Meyers, formerly hospital patient at Globe, is getting along nicely. The little son of Mr and Mrs Charles A Brown near Smoky Hollow is seriously ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Sechrist
Globe Hospital
Jacob Meyers
Littl
Charles A. Brown
Smoky Hollow
Hahn Smashes 100 Yards at Upper Michigan Firemen Meeting
Archie Hahn former University of Michigan sprinter won a special 100 yard dash in under ten seconds at the Upper Michigan Firemen's association games in Marquette Michigan. Watches recorded times as 0 9 54 and 0 9 68 with multiple runners close behind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archie Hahn
Marquette
Mich
Upper Michigan Firemen’s Association
University of Michigan
The Badge of Honesty and Dr Pierce’s Medicines
Promotion of Dr Pierce’s non alcoholic tonics and salve with testimonials and ingredient disclosure. Claims cure for stomach liver disorders skin conditions and ulcers. Appeals for free booklet and mailed salve box with postage. Includes guidance on using All Sealing Salve on ulcers and Pleasant Pallets for digestion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce
R. V. Plerea
Buffalo
N. Y
Bartholow
King
Scuddep
Coe
Ellingwood
Market Summary From Chicago Board of Trade and Union Stock Yards
Closing quotes show Sept wheat at 4 4 4 percent, Sept corn 7 6 1 4, Sept oats 4 8 1, Sept pork 15.47, Sept lard 9.50, Sept ribs 8.87 to 8.90. Union Stock Yards cattle steady with beeves 3.70 to 7.65, cows and heifers 1.50 to 5.50, stockers and feeders 2.40 to 4.40, hogs 6.75 to 6.80 for various weights, sheep steady 2.40 to 4.40. Board of Trade quotations supplied by Lamson Bros. at Rice Building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Chicago
Board of Trade
Union Stock Yards
Chicago Board of Trade
Lamson Bros
Rice Building
C. D Anderson
Advertised Letters Remaining at Freeport Post Office Aug 8 1908
The weekly list shows ladies Barrett Mrs Ford G Kelle Miss Clara plus several others including Brooks Mrs Elizabeth Lalee Mia Jim Carmody Mrs Nellie Hull Miss Emma Mueller Mrs Lorna Hopkins Mrs Henry and gentlemen Crook D Milford Mfe Co Ortzer Perry McIntire L Ray Disaler Anton Nelson F A Farrell Frank D Norton Walter Hallock Geo Patts Edward Hornley Edwin Snyder Oscar Krumafusy JC Stingers RH Tayton Coleman Bullivun 8. Postmaster Smit Atkins notes addressees should claim by Aug 9 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport Post Ofice
Barrett
Ford G. Kelle
Clara
Why James Lee Got Well
Mrs. Mary Lee of rural route 8 Zanesville says her husband James Lee owes his life to Dr Kings New Discovery. She reports his lungs were almost ruined by consumption before a friend recommended the remedy. The ad claims quick relief for coughs and colds and offers a guarantee at Jos Emmerts drug store with a 50 cent trial bottle free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Lee
Zanesville
Mary Lee
Dr. King
Jos. Emmert’s
Also Mentioned on This Page
Burson
Dow
F. A. Read
Canadian West
William Clement
WM. Clement
Little’s Crockery Store
Hettinger Block
Sie
Freeport Loan Co
New
Y. M C. A. Affairs
Association
H. T. Moore
First Presbyterian Church
Chester A. Hoefer
J. B. Fenton
R. C. Smedley
H. L. Moore
Buffin
Lake Geneva
Fosters Forecast
Sandwich Islands
Orangeville
S. D. Cenfer Medical Co
Bank of Orangeville
Henry Wagner
Robinson Plant
Brakemuan
Louis
Sac
R. S. Hopper
Bob Apper
S. J. Menzer
Beloit
G. W. Ade
Aurora
J. W. Albstraon
Morreaton
Mamie Clark
Forreston
J. H. Garnes
Georgiana Ratz
Polo
Leta Billig
BE. Beck
C. B. Morrison
J. E. Wheeler
Rock River
Arthur Resh
Clara Kolp
Beye
Maud Finn
Wadena, Minn
Marie Barniat
Ethel Winter
J. R. Meyer
George M. Fugate, Sr
Polo and
Marie Barnist
Argyle
Wis
Katharine Ambruster
Stockton
Josephine Meyer
John Trunck
Rock Falls
Abigail Ryan
J. P. Atkina
Judge Gemmill
J. E. Gheen
Indianapolis
W. G. Knowles
Clinton
A. H. Wareham
Dixon and
Sterling
Joseph Houseman
August
Madison
Cora
Ella Flachtemeier
Misa Lois Hubbard
Rock Island
Eda Atkins
Jefferson Street
R. P. Ockenga
Wisconsin
W. W. Smythe
Edwin
William
Charles Sullivan
Osage
Mary Sullivan
Sheridan Garman
Lenora
Vauoria
Fred Kohlmeier
Sheboygan
Misa Lola
Neta Ryan
Jacksonville
Ottelia Fitzpatrick
S. S. Jourden
Flora Mayer
Geneseo, Ill
Bernice Daly
Palestine
Texas
Sullivan
South
Galena Avenue
Harry White
Mamie Bloom
John Schroeder
John Heerkes
Maggie
Mary Donnelly
Mre. M- McCauley
G. L. Wilson
Wuapella, Ill
Frank Moore
Louis Green
I’. A. Mensenkamp
Mias
Mary S. Willer
Samuel Voght
Dakota
Robert Zuecke
Havre
Mont
Benton Mont
Minot
Karl Ennenga
Karl Schoeffel
J. Harry Angle
University of Wisconsin
Miss Pearl Smith
Kreeport
Oblong
Carrie Rodemeyer
St. Francis Hospital
E. Schadle
Malie's
Galena
Ven Burep
Railroad Notes
Northwestern
Atwill
Church
Journal
Chicago Street
Bee
Lugsie
M. B. Marvin
Bath
North
Galena Eye
Freeport Building and Loan Association
G. F. Hildreth
Sec’y
Edw. Allington, Jr
Phonograhs Records
Needles Sheet Music
the Cable Co
Geo. A. Stemm
Galena St. Opp. N. Y. House
W.j.young & Co
Opp
Wm Walton Neph Clothing Department
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