Social notes and visits across Illinois and nearby states
Miss Blanche Ball visits from Tana. Dora, Mabel Chapple visit Chicago relatives. Gretchen Otto guests in Chicago. Mrs. George Stanchfield from Lena visits friends. Elia Munn returns from Chautauqua. Nelson Backus back from country. Simon Hoefer family expected home from eastern trip. J C Guyer to Chicago and South Haven. Katherine Selbe of Warren in Freeport. Dr. F N Pellet and George Craighton to Chicago. State's Attorney Burrell travels to Chicago. Blanche Walsh from Lena visits. Charles Kneff from Janesville visits G R Kneff. County Superintendent Grove in Chicago. Allen and Rich ards return from Lena. Dr and Mrs Dailey from Orangeville travel by auto. William Andre to Chicago. Pearl Kauffman heads to Chicago to visit sister Mrs Otto Koehler. Fred Keeler of Amarillo visiting Eli Ellis. J B Olney and daughter return from Cedar Rapids. Courtney and Corinne Courtney visit relatives in Dixon. H Williard heads to Decatur then St Louis. C C Tummel and C C Williams from Mobile visit Herrick home. Mr Tummel brother of Mrs Herrick. Mrs Snow and son Leonard of St Louis visit Mrs Clem Harreen. Presiding Elder J W Boggess and Rev F M Davis attend business in Forreston. S B Richart of South Omaha and sister Mrs Wilcox visit Henry Richart in Cedarville. Rev C F Jordan visits Evanston Christian Church circle and sanatorium board meeting. G A Atwell visits uncle in Rockford then returns to Stevens Point. past year On Pacific coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blanche Ball
Tana
Dora
Mabel Chapple
Chicago
Gretchen Otto
George Stanchfield
Lena
Elia Munn
Chautauqua
Katherine Selbe
Warren
Freeport
F. N. Pellett
George Craighton
L. H. Burrell
Blanche Walsh
Charles Kneff
Janesville
G. R. Kneff
M.C. Snow
Leonard
St. Louis
B. Richart
South Omaha
Neb
Wilcox
Harlem
Towa
Henry Richart
Cedarville
Richart
C. F. Jordan
Evanston
W. E B. Boyington
Rockford
Stevens Point
Wis
Mr. Atwell
Pacific Coast
George W Scott and Altha M Wilson wed in Pecatonica
George W Scott and Altha M Wilson of Freeport were granted a marriage license in Rockford yesterday. They will be married Sunday at 4 PM at the bride’s parents’ home south of Pecatonica. Scott, an engineer at the Brewster house, came from Bloomington. After a short wedding trip they will live at 44 Douglas venue in a home already furnished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Scott
Altha M. Wilson
Freeport
Rockford
Pecatonica
Scott
Breweter
Bloomington
Douglass
SpirituaI Power Stirs Oakdale Camp Meeting
Oakdale park hosts Evangelical Association camp meeting with Bishop W M Stanford due Friday. Revs J H Johnson S Carson D J Klopp preach. Rev L W Martin opens with prayer. Bible study on James proceeds. sermons stress living for Christ and heirs with Him. Evening services, temperance talk, and missionary notes accompany daily vigor and new attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakdale Park
Oakdale Camp Meeting
W. M. Stanford
J. H. Johnson
S. Carson
D. J. Klopp
L. W. Martin
South Dixon
Ashton
Jesus
Christ
God
Beulah
Samuel Carson
Sterling
Rev
Carson
Paul
T. RR. Smith
I. J. Klopp
Orangeville
Riverside Campmeeting Opens at Riverside Park
Special to the Juvurmah Riverside Park Aug 23 The Riverside Park campmeeting opened last evening under favorable auspices. A large audience attended from town and camping grounds to worship. Presiding Elder W B Rilling preached a powerful sermon on Gideon and his three hundred, noting how the church today is handicapped and given into enemies hands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside Park
W. B. Rilling
Gideon
Church of Jesus Christ
Grand Army Day at Lena Stirs Local Veterans
Special to the Journal Lena Aug 23 Yesterday was G A R day as patriotic townsfolk gathered at the campground to hear Dr F A Hardin veteran preacher deliver The Wealth of Years The missionary meeting at 4 PM was led by Mrs C W Fowler of Chicago Prof Dwyer preached to a large audience Epworth League day follows with lectures on reaching Roman Catholics and missionary work Mrs H O Cady of China speaks this afternoon The stars and stripes flutter at the meeting and order on the grounds impress visitors Prof Dwyer praising the warm reception and noting the well filled Stockton Epworth League tent plans for next year
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena
F. A. Hardin
Tabernacle
Mgr. Miller
Sword of
Hardin
C. W. Fowler
Chicago
Dwyer
Jesus Christ
Patterson
Tlder
H. O. Cady
China
N. H. Axtell
Evanston, Il
Stockton Epworth League
Fresh air boys enjoy Globe Park outing at camp
The Globe Park camp hosts thirty five Irish and Swedish youth in a vivid scene of welcome and rough humor as Elmer Snyder arrives from Freeport and meets Will Krape. A traveling donor gifts a five pound box for a marshmallow roast beside a main tent fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Globe Park
Hardy North
Elmer Snyder
Freeport
Will Krape
Chicago
Mr. Krape
Highland Park
Illinois Central Orders 3000 Box Cars and 50 Locomotives
Illinois Central announces a major expansion with an initial 3000 box cars ordered for September delivery. This adds to 7000 box cars already ordered this year, plus 50 new locomotives to support the fleet growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois Central
Methods for raising funds through Y M C A campaigns
The article outlines unique fundraising methods used by Y M C A campaigns across the United States and Canada, highlighting a Camden, New Jersey effort that raised $251000 in 22 days. It details preparation, team organization, targeted lists, timed campaigns, dining events, publicity, and daily progress reports to sustain momentum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomington
Young Men’s Christian Association
United States
Canada
London
George Williams
Paso
Texas
Camden
N. J
International Committee
Young Men's Christian Association
Association
Phoenix
Artz
la Crosse
Wis
Seattle
John D. Rockefeller
Colored Men's Association of
Washington, D. C
Ottawa
Dominion of Canada
Speakers At Chautauqua Entice Large Freeport Audience
John H. Hector the Black Knight addressed a large audience at the chautauqua tent, with J. R. Barkley the cartoonist and chalk talker presenting temperance themes. J. Lester Haberkorn sang baritone selections. Lincoln Male Quartet opened with two numbers. Miss Ema Sennora Fry charmed listeners as a promising elocutionist. Barkley and Haberkorn to headline again tonight for a larger audience ahead of tomorrow’s big team event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Hector
Black Knight
Chautauqua
J. R. Barkley
J. Lester Haberkorn
Lincoln
ema _ Sennora Fry
Freeport
Mr. Barkley
Mr. Haberkorn
Last Days of Chautauqua Course at Tent
K W Chafin of Chicago and Prof A M Thatcher of Boston close the program as the last two days of the chautauqua course. Chafin is a leading reformer and orator, Thatcher famed as America’s greatest bass soloist. With three days left, management has secured talent and comfort for attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chautauqua-Lion
K. W. Chafin
Chicago
A. M. Thatcher
Boston
Chafin
Thatcher
America
Otsego Journal Endorsement for King’s New Discovery
County endorsed remedy lauded by Wm. M. Dietz editor of the Otsego Journal Gilbertsville N Y as the most popular cure for coughs colds and lung and throat diseases. Druggist Joseph Emmert guarantees no disappointment with prices 50 cents and 1.00 trial bottle free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otsego County
Wm. M. Dietz
Otsego
Gilbertsville
N. Y
Dr. King
Joseph Emmert
Henney Band to Play at Stephenson County Fair
Contracts closed between fair management and the Henney band, famed for awards across states, to furnish music for the Taylor's park exposition starting September first week. Reorganization described as a diplomatic stroke, promising a premier Northwest musical act. Plans advance rapidly for a large, well choreographed fair with many free attractions and a standout program at Freeport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephanson County Fair
Henney
Taylor's Park
Hebney
Northwest
Taylor’s Park
Lawn fete planned by English Lutheran church Ladies Aid
The Ladies Aid Society of the First English Lutheran Church invites friends to a lawn fete on the church lawn this Friday evening, August 20, with activities from 8 to 10. Join for a community gathering and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society
First English Lutheran Church
Photographic Supplies Advertised by Guenther Co
C. P. Guenther & Co., Druggists in Freeport Illinois, advertises photographic supplies including films plates and paper. The notice notes availability and sale of photographic goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. P. Guenther & Co
Freeport
Ill
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Eeort
Freeport Journal
International Typo
Nion
Hixcelsior Lodge
A. F
A.M
Evergreen Lodge
A. Mim
HR. A. M
Freeport Council
8. M
Freeport Commandery
K. T
Nelson Backus
Simon Hoefer
J. C. Guyer
South Haven
Grove
Joseph Allen
Richards
Dailey
Willian Andre
Pearl Kauffman
Otto Koehler
Fred Keeler
Amarillo, Texas
Mrs
Eli Ellis
J. B. Olney
Cedar Rapids, Ta
Evangelical Asso
VICE
Riverside
Oakdale
Dubs
Cor Geneseo
Ebenezer
Wattse
W. Storkman
Blaser
Belvidere
EB. E. Keiser
Forraston
Beck
Polo
I. H. Hauftfuehrer
George Stenata
W. B. Billing
Rilling
Grand Army
Dr. Hardin
Young Men’s Christian Associations
Y. M
Eugene W. Chaffin
Standard Cigar Co
Galena, Ill
J. W. Miller Co
Illinois
NS Aalae
Wholse
Galena St
Geo. Ennenga
Tedat
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