Personal Record Notes From City Visit List
Jarnest Meise and Fred Jastram were in the city on business. Numerous visits include Miss Helen Miller in Scioto Mills, Miss Mabel Goddard from Lena, Mrs. Stephen Murphy and Miss May Hayes in Chicago, Archie Hahn returning to Milwaukee, and others from Waterloo, Jerseyville, Sterling, Toledo, Madison, Kingston, Rockford, and Port Gibson. Notables attended events and engagements across Illinois, Wisconsin, and Iowa with several trips by car and references to local officials and lodge presidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Jastram
Oregon
Helen Miller
Scioto Mills
W.F. Schann
Winslow
Mabel Goddard
Lena
Stephen Murphy
May Hayes
Chicago
Archie Hahn
Milwaukee
Jeanette Latier
Waterloo
Sterling
Halen Harpster
J. P. Larson and Son
R. W. Healy
Mabel Smith
Toledo
Iowa
M. M. Baumgartner
Lena E. Carlin
Rebecca Lodge
Jerseyville
Ill
I. G. Wise
F. L. Bennett
Kingston
Winslow Schools
C. J. Schutz
Madison
S. C
Marquis Bossler
L. W. Green
Dorothy
Dayton
Ohio
Andrew Jenks
W. F. Goddard
Cyrus Grove
Rockford
Chas. Er. Towhe
New York
Chautauqua
Freeporters at Brown's Lake for Week at The Antlers
A group from Freeport including Mrs. John G Oyler and daughter Miss Florence Oyler Mrs S C Porter Mrs H J Porter Miss Kate Porter Miss Jeanette Porter Mrs John Rosebrugh Miss Francis Rosebrugh Miss Mary Hosmer Miss Florence Munn Mrs S Richards Miss Annette Richards Miss Sadie Curtiss Mrs Brinsmaid and son and J M Clark spent the week at The Antlers near Burlington Wisconsin on Brown's Lake Several members returned last evening Mrs Oyler joined a recital by Mrs Mary Field Maglar of Chicago eldest daughter of the late Eugene Field Mrs Field and her two younger children are spending the summer at The Antlers the source notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown’s Lake
John G. Oyler
Florence Oyler
S. C. Porter
H. J. Porter
Kate Porter
Jeanette Porter
John Rosebrugh
Francis Rosebrugh
Mary Hosmer
Florence Munn
S. Richards
Annette Richards
Sadie Curtiss
Brinsmaid and Son
J. M. Clark
the Antlers
Burlington
Wis
Brown's Lake
Oyler
Mary Field Maglar
Chicago
Eugene Field
Field
Anchor Society Plans Picnic At Next Meeting
A meeting of the Anchor society last evening in the Kk Blast hall decided to hold a picnic for members and families with date and place to be set at the next gathering. Lunch followed the business portion and the rest of the evening was social.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anchor Society
Blast Hall
Knights of the Globe Hold Sterling Picnic
The annual Knights of the Globe picnic is held in Sterling today. Those who left from this city to attend include Mr. and Mrs. KE Harris, Mrs. Fred Altenbern, Martin J. Howe, Edna Meyers, Imma Schmidt, Charles G. Keck, A. A. Jacobean, and A. K E. Schadle of Warren.
Refuses Domestic Science Post Over Maine Offer
Miss Eva Coley elected as domestic science teacher for the high school informs the board she cannot accept the position. She has received a better offer from Maine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eva Coley
Theu High School
Board of Education
Maine
Fire damages desk at Dr Saucerman’s office
A fire this afternoon burned a hole through the folding top desk at Dr Saucerman’s office and destroyed several books. Quick work by bystanders with buckets of water quenched the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Saucerman
Coroner Busy Amid Tragic Losses Reported
A grim report from Ariickbay notes a busy coroner as eight to ten deaths are linked to recent events. Officials say many victims were alone or suffered severe injuries, prompting a longer inquest into the causes and circumstances.
American Flag Has Saved Philippines Sermon Draws Crowds
Lena and Freeport residents heard Dr Homer C Stuntz superintendent of mission work in the Philippines speak at the Methodist encampment. He reviewed three aspects of the islands international national and religious impact praising American influence and noting English as a unifying language while detailing progress in sanitation courts roads and education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena
Freeport
Homer C. Stuntz
Philippine Islands
Stuntz
Far East
Hartzell
Africa
India
China
Apostle
Asia
Europe
America
Russia
Qtondon
Paris
Berlin
St. Petersburg
Pekin
United States
Dewey
Manila
Phat
Qamiy
Spain
Washington, D.C
One Islands
Jefferson
Bryan Staid
All Asia
Tompkins
C. K. Carpente
Missionary Day Speakers in Philadelphia
Reath forward. Friday is missionary day with Mrs. Sarah DeLenny, secretary of the Indian and frontier work, speaking at 10:30 a.m. Mr. and Mrs. Su Craver of Montevideo, Minn., will address the W. M. S. at 2:30 p.m. The Lena male quartet will render selections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah DeLenny
The
Indian and Frontier Work
Su. Craver
Montevide
Lena
Open at Oakdale Camp Meeting Starts
Oakdale park in Tlinois hosts annual United Evangelical camp meeting with sermons by Dr H H Thoren from Western Union college and Bishop W F Heil arriving Aug 28. Ministers and laity unite to support grounds and tents as revival hymns book used, recalling Wales revival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakdale Park
Tlinois
Tabernacles
Oakdale Herald
H. H. Thoren
Western Union College of
W. F. Heil
Highland Park
Oakale
Wales
Freeport Shut Out by Lumberjacks in Tight Series
In Wausau Freeport was blanked 1-0 by the Lumberjacks as one of the season’s top games, with Flynn on the mound for the Canners and Lang for Wausau. Umpire Conley’s effort praised. Freeport slips to second as La Crosse beats Eau Claire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keene
Wausau
Conley
Chicago
Freeport
la Crosse
Eau Claire
Flynn
Luang
Lang
Wrausiaan
HH Kroy
Me Larue
G Householder
Gaspar
Coover
Pupenfuss
Geincke
Ivse
Schoonhoven
Mortarity
Barlow
Erickson
C Ae
Gardner
If Dickinson
Rf Sere
Ena Flynn
Gwin
Gwin. Gardner
Flynnh
Social Circles Weddings and Local Social Events
Reuben Vautsmeier and Miss Sadie Cady were married in Princeton Illinois yesterday signaling a city surprise. The couple plans to reside in this city while Miss Cady has lived in Freeport nine years with her relatives. Mrs. W B Effert hosted an emergency kitchen shower for Miss Bessie Krape and Roscoe J Carnahan at 23 High Street with several social gatherings planned in coming days. Kentucky Coal and Mining stockholders in the area gathered at Brewster House for a banquet and a short meeting announcing A M Hoover as a new director to represent local stockholders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reuben Vautsmeier
Conrad F. Vautsmeier
Sadie Cady
Freeport
Princeton
Ill
Vantsmeier
Edward Currier
George Coon
W. B. Effert
Irma Irwin
High Street
Bessie Krape
Roscoe J. Carnahan
Krape
Mr. Carnahan
Emrich Hewitt
Maud Elson
Helen Strong
Lobster Club
Miss Krape
Kentucky Coal and Mining Company
Brewster House
Charles A. Baker
Dayton
Ohio
A. M. Hoover
Local baseball results from La Crosse and Oshkosh Aug 22
In La Crosse George extended his win streak to six as RWEE defeated Ena Claire four to zero with George and Whillian among the battery pair. In Oshkosh Stremmel earned two wins in a doubleheader against Green Bay, first game 11 to 4, second 8 to 0, with Mohr Botsford Dolan and Hart handling the batteries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Crosse
Wis
George
Rwee. la
Mohr
Botsford
Dolan
Stremmel Und Hart
Community notices from State street and area events
Local residents enjoy a picnic at Highland park while Freeporters travel to Winslow for the VanMatre family reunion. Prayer meetings are scheduled at First Presbyterian and Baptist churches with led by Pastor Win Sanford and A R Bullin respectively. WCTU to elect officers Friday at 8 pm in YMC A parlors. Mid week English Lutheran service to discuss the third petition of the Lord’s Prayer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Street
Highland Park
First Presbyterian Church
Win
M. Sanford
Colossians
Baptist Churel
A. R. Bullin
L. W. Kaiser
Harry Sweeney
Oscar Denure
Board of Supervisors
W.C.T. UW
Evans Returns to Freeport Pitching Staff at Wausau
Pitcher Charles Evans of Freeport, sidelined by a sore arm and resting in Chicago, will rejoin the team in Wausau for the series and finish the season with them. Evans pitched well before his arm gave out and will bolster the Canders’ rotation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Evans
Freeport
Chicago
Wausau
Evans
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve Ad Claim
An old advertisement touts DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve as a cure for summer ills. The copy asserts the product prevents sunburn stings and general unhappiness, urging readers to buy the genuine box from druggists.
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DeWitt
Moriarity's Birthday Hearts Freeport Team Leader
William John Moriarity, Freeport manager, turns twenty three tomorrow. Young in age but rich in baseball experience, he built Freeport into a top minor league club. Since taking charge late last season his team has rarely fallen from second place and contests for the pennant. Moriarity's leadership, bat, speed, and defensive skill at shortstop have attracted praise and he has carefully assembled a clean, gentlemanly squad that reflects well on his guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William John Moriarity
Freeport
William
Chicago
Moriarity
Unclear prospects for Mortality at Freeport in coming season
Fragmentary passage discusses Mortality at Freeport, his stay or departure, and how loyal supporters wish him well if he moves on. It hints at competing with strong teams and questions about his further tenure and future locations. The text remains incomplete and uncertain.
Freeport Opens in Eau Claire After Wausaw Series
Freeport will start at Eau Claire after the Wausaw series and return home on August 30. Ducky Holmes, longtime with Wausaw, has been released. Holmes played for Freeport early last season but was not fast enough. La Crosse reports talks to sell six players Konetchy Cahill Schneiberg Medwtzky Vogt Bubser. St Paul Association reportedly offered 2000 for Schneiberg Medwtzky Konetchy. Oshkosh Northwestern lauds Jack Warhop for a 3 to 1 Freeport win, noting his delivery puzzled the Indians and he fanned nine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Eau Claire
Ducky” Holmes
Wausaw
Holmes
la Crosse
Konetchy
Cahill
Schneiberg
Medwtzky
Vogt
Bubser
St. Paul American Association
Oshkosh Northwestern
Jack Warhop
Northwestern
Warhop
Indians
Httle Freeport
Ice Plant Plans at Freeport Stockholders Meet
Freeport Pure Ice and Cold Storage stockholders postponed last night due to absence of several parties. Tonight they will decide on buildings and machinery contracts. York Manufacturing Co of York, Pa, has offered 24600 for equipment delivering 50 tons daily and suitable for cold storage use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport Pure Ice & Cold Storage Company
Brewster House
York Manufacturing Company
York
Penn
Amonia
Last Drowning Tragedy on Harlem Bridge Run
The Eureka excursion boat capsized near the Harlem bridge after its engine stopped in a whirlpool. Survivors Smithkee Marker and Schmedes described the dive, with Denure Kaiser and Sweeney among those who perished or were lost briefly, while Kaiser was seen swimming toward shore before vanishing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eureka
Harlem Bridge
Smithkee
Becker Farm
Sweeney
Samuel Marker
Kaiser
Smithbee
Samuel Dezelle
Marker
Denure
Hans Schmedes
Mr. Kaiser
Mr. Sweeney
Oscar Denure
Charles Marker
Ordway Street
Rev. Davis
United Brethren Church
Eureka Boat Club
Charles Smithkee
Joseph Lamm
Henry Lamm
Edward Wilkey
Harry Sweeney
Douglas Avenue
Gardner Thrall
English Lutheran Church
Samuel Sweeney
Frank Sween
Emma Kundert
Argyl. Wis
Joseph Rogers
Blanchardsville
Board of Supervisors
John Fowler
Herbig
Body recovered after Eureka river excursion accident
Witnesses describe the boating accident near the river bridge in which Kaiser and Denure perished. Officers identify the body under the bridge and discuss a $10 reward dispute among locals and Herbig family as the board of supervisors prepares to rule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Fowler
Kaliser
City Bridge
Nmnois Central Station
Smith
Fowler
eSnate
Herbig
Temple
Henry Althof
H. BE. Kaiser
Pillie Olson Returns Delighted Grand Opera Audience
A fair sized crowd attended the Grand Opera house last evening to witness the production Pillie Olson. It was only the second performance by the company and the show was well produced and approved by the audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Opera House
Pillie Olson
Nervease in Population Nine-Pound Baby Girl Born
Mr and Mrs Herman Schweder of Madison Street welcome a nine pound baby girl, expanding their family. The birth announcement notes the parents and location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mro
Herman Schweder
Madison Street
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Praised By Eminence Editor
Self Defense Major Hamm editor of the Constitutionalist Eminence Ky recalls a severe attack four years ago. He treated his injuries with Bucklen’s Arnica Salve bought at Joseph Emmert’s drug store. He reports complete cure in ten days with no recurring trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Major Hamm
The
Constitutionalist
Eminence
Piles
Bucklen
Joseph Emmert
Mi o Na stomach tablets promise summer strength
An advertisement urges readers to use Mi o Na tablets to combat heat related weakness and indigestion. It claims the product strengthens the digestive system, increases energy, and wards off common summer ailments, with a money back guarantee from W F Jungkunz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Summmer
W. F. Jungkunz
Freeport's Meyer Addition Promises Ideal City Living
The Charles E. Meyer Addition in Freeport is praised for high dry ground ample light clean air and spacious lots. Location offers first class transportation and short walks to schools and businesses, highlighting an ideal urban living scenario.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles E. Meyer
Freeport
Values Are Low Now and Rising Fast Lot Investment
A promotional note urges investing in available lots sold at present prices. It argues the land will outperform bank interest, stays secure, and will grow in value over five years. Sellers claim adjacent lots fetch higher prices later, with strong safety and profit prospects.
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Freeport Journal
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Eeeens
Treasu Pre Ee Ee
Etry M.cullom
Stnte
John F. Smalski
Eohonia Paper
Francis G . Blair
Jarnest Meise
Polo
W. G. Scott
James Doherty
Ariickbay
Philippines
Camp Meeting
Homer
C. Stuntz
SION
of American Customs
Phil
Oakdale
United Evangelical Campmeeting
Canners
Lumberjacks
Moriarity’s
Te Eau Claire
Oshkosh
Green Bay
Pwc
Eee
Oshkoshee
Green Bay No
Wausau Ce of
Aau Claire
Oo Ae
Rowe
Werr and Moore
Stremmell and Hart
VanMatre
Moriarity's
Baseball Notes
Pennsylvania
Freeport Pure Ice & Cold Storage Co
Schmedes
George Herbig
Edward Herbig
Mechanic Street
Kief
Schumayer
Chas E. Meyer & Co
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