Personal notices from Freeport and surrounding towns
Local society notes list Mrs Ida Blust visiting Madison Mrs H Dorman in Polo and many visitors from Davis LaSalle Minnesota Missouri and Illinois. It records travel for business pleasure church events and a missionary program with a full schedule and a long roster of attendees and hosts at Polo Freeport and nearby communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Dorman
Polo
Sheldon Clark
Oregon
W. F. Jones
Davis
Misses McLaine
LaSalle
O’mara
Jackson Street
Shift in Yardmasters
Charles W. Wilcoxon formerly of Freeport and yardmaster for the Northwestern at Rockford has been transferred to Belvidere. Edward Byao succeeds him at Rockford in charge of the yards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles W. Wilcoxon
Freeport
Northwestern
Rockford
Belvidere
Mr. Wilcoxon
Edward Byao
Baptist and Methodist Excursion Sail from Savanna to Dubuque
A church excursion is planned on August 1 aboard the steamer J G leaving Savanna at 9 30 AM for a round trip to Dubuque. Fare is listed as 7 60. 10d8 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G
Savanna
Dubuque
Hout
Faery
Day for Missions at Oakdale Camp Opens Year 1907
Oakdale camp meeting opens with Rev T R Smith of Polo delivering the opening sermon at 7:20 PM. Weather was unsettled but cooled by a light shower, crowds occupy rooms and tents, with many church and camp figures listed among attendees and organizers. A bus service from Freeport operates daily to the grounds, and rail timetables show multiple arrivals and departures during the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. R. Smith
Polo
H. V. Summers
E. K. Hershey
Young People's Movement
E. K. Yeakel
Sarah Wolt
Lester Brandt
Eliza Herb
Brookville
C. G. Anangst
Freeport
A. W. Babb
Shannon
Spatz
Lydia Yeakel
Moore
Orangeville
CC. H. Kable
Nellie
Dixon
Hattie Shafer
Lincoln
Neb
Wai
Hen. Polo
Myrtle Griswold
Chicago
EE. Is. Knapp
Chadwick
WP. Berge
Itol
Forreston
Chas. Brandt
Larby
BF. Stahter
Joel Fry
South Dakota
Fox
GG. W. Creitz
Shannon Rey
HH. Messner
Carrie Piper
Jane Walkey
Brook Ville
Misedora la Shelle
Rock City
Hlgc
Stephan
Rock Grove
B. Straw
AL Yordy
Ays. A. DL
Wight
Bucks
Margaret "Taylor
Phillips
Aurora
Carrie
Mina Knapp
Orreston
Jallie Knapp
Louise Knapp
John Yeakel
Boo
Bost Sand
Conrad Rahn
Lanark
Brishie
Freeport Hey
CI OR
Davis
Shannon Surday School
Boc
Suhaidt
Tiamdiiv
Reepore
Freeport Prindiyv
S. Kh. WL
Dean
Iol
Matter and Family
Freeport Ho Bichelberger
Fraiminly
Freeprone
S. K. Yeakel
Fannie Graff
Los Angeles
Cal
Edith Sharples
Oakdale
Dindeman
Forreson
EB. K. Hershey
Woodbine
Rush
Tt. G. Wise
D. J. Klopp
Elmer Matter
R. S. Welsh
Fair Haven
J. W. Davin
Rockford
C. N. Dubs
Changsha
China
United Evangelical Mission
Oakdale Park
Buttsfield
H. J. Shuneman
William
Freeport Daily Journal
Ralph Anangst
Court House
Illinois Central
Hifneis Central Railroad
Chicago Great Western Railroad
Chicago Limited
Chicago Express
Who is this man Edward L Scott seeks divorce
A Marion Ohio dispatch reports Edward L Scott of Freeport Ti seeks divorce from his wife Cora Cramer. He claims she uses slang in letters and refuses to live with him. He offers to pay Probate Judge Foster for a divorce. He notes they married after seeing Sandow the Mute in a pantomime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Ohio
Edward L. Scott
Freeport
Edwin L. Scott
Edwin
Scott
Cora Cramer
Able Preacher to Fill Second Presbyterian Pulpit
Rev. Morton C. Long of Piper City Illinois will occupy the pulpit at Second Presbyterian church Sunday morning and evening during Rev H M Markley’s vacation. Long previously preached to Bloomington presbytery and once led the Second Presbyterian church at Topeka Kansas. Special music for the evening service features Earl Huenkemeier, violin, Arthur Wareham, cello, and accompanist Burdett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morton C. Long
Second Presbyterian
Piperity, Ill
Second Presbyterian Church
H. M
Markley
Mr. Lone
Bloomington
Piper City
Topeka
Kas
Earl Huenkemeier
Arthur Wareham
Burdett
Law Hits Amateur Plumber in Aurora Court
Nicholas shlentz, a wealthy Aurora resident, was fined nine dollars in a jury verdict for plumbing his own house without a license. The case, filed to test the law, was appealed to the upper court after a five hour jury deliberation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aurora
Nicholas Shlentz
Justice Court
Printers to Hold Union Session in Boston
Hot Springs Ark Aug 16 The International Typographical Union voted to hold its annual session in Boston. The decision was announced after a brief meeting and reflects the organization’s plans for next year. Members statewide expressed support for the move and anticipate participation from many locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Hot Springs
Ark
International Typographical Union
Regular as the Sun Promoted by Dr Kings New Life Pills
An old expression underscores daily cycles and the sun as the most regular event. The ad claims liver and bowels are regulated by Dr Kings New Life Pills, guaranteed by druggist Joseph Emmert for 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Joseph Emmert
Warhop Sold to Detroit Tigers After Wisconsin League Success
Jack Warhop, star pitcher from Virginia, is sold to Hugh Jennings of the Detroit team for the American League. The Freeport club confirmed the transfer, with a vote of confidence in Warhop's abilities, and he will join Detroit after the Wisconsin league season ends on September 22. Warhop has a 23 win, 7 loss season so far, with notable performances and a growing reputation as a premier pitcher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
Fred Rodemeyer
Freeport Baseball Club
Jack Warhop
Hugh Jennings
Detroit
Rodemeyer
Freeport Club
Warhop
Comiskey
White Sox
Virginia
Jack
Nebraska Indians
Freeport
Indians
Jggck
Oakland
Cal
Austin
Texas
Oshkosh
Jennings
Hughey Jenings
Thomas Schoonhoven
Tigers
Boston
DeVore Piano Co Offers Free Shorthand Education Plan
Announcement from DeVore Piano Co Freeport NL 76 78 Main street invites buyers of pianos before September 1 1907 to receive 65 shorthand lessons at no cost. The plan claims quick mastery, potential yearly income up to 3000 dollars, and an easy pay option. Shorthand training can be credited toward the piano purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeVore
Chicago
DeVore Piano Co
Freeport
Main Street
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Madison
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P. J. Burrell
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Ella Zager
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Madison and
the Lakes
Sanford Cox
P. E. Cox
Charles Marker
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H. W. Jones
St. Loui
Frank Scott
Iowa
J. C. Scott Paint Company
Mary Wells
Clinton
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H. J. Nichols
R. C. Hudson
Mae Stewart
Helle Gransden
Antoinette Kautenberger
Alma Kautenberger
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Charles S. Stiteley
John Leembuis
German Valley
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5. D
Lee
Naylor
Pueblo
Colo
Fred Ertle
de Moore
Lineon Avenue
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Mt. Carroll
Howard Patton
William H. Weishar
Goldfield
Nev
Henry Weishar
Weishar
Oakdale Camp
United Evangelical Church
FUL Service
Rev
R. Smith
Harry Sumner
Columbus, O
Morton
Long
Law
Jourpal
Jack Warkop
Galena
Geo. Ennenga
Freeport Building On Loan Association
Hildreth
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