Personal record notes visits across cities
Mina Myrtle Kauffman spends a week in Dubuque while Mrs H D Hentckeon of Argyle visits the city. Numerous residents and visitors from Freeport, Madison, Chicago, St. Louis, and other towns are noted for outings, trips, and calls. Walter Nolting returns from a Grinnell vacation. Robert T. Cooper arrives from Seward, Nebraska to spend time with his brother in Freeport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mina Myrtle Kauffman
Dubuque
H. D. Hentckeon
Argyle
Prof
W.@. Scott
KB. K. Clark
Mt. Carroll
Freeport
A. R. Baffin
Lake Wannesa
F. A. Gochnaur
New York City
Burton Figeley
St. Louis
J. H. Graham
Durand
D. F. Graham
Vera Lohr
Chicago
Willian
Helen
McConnell
S. A. Gemmill
Shannon
J. P. Atkins
Jefferson Street
Carl Hoebel
Madison
Miss Boals
Laura Hoebel
Wis
H. Henke
Esther
John
Sciote Mills
M. Baldwin
Harry Lawver
Harvard, Il
Louise Lawver
Walnut Street
Robert T. Cooper
Stephenson County
Seward, Neb
B. G. Cooper
Chapter of Accidents at Illinois Central Shops
Earl Barth, a boilermaker helper, strained the ligaments of his left ankle while at I C shops Saturday afternoon and will miss a week of work. Fred Holsinger, a machinist, was injured when a piece of steel lodged in his right eye though not seriously, sidelining him for a day or two. Charles Pontius, an Illinois Central boilermaker, sustained a contusion to the left eyeball Saturday but remains able to work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Barth
I.C
Illinois Central
Fred Holsinger
Mr. Holsinger
Charles Pontius
Illinoi Central
Watch of German Arrival Keeps Accurate Time for Century
Albert Gensbile, a recent arrival from Germany, carries a watch manufactured a hundred years ago. The timepiece, larger than modern watches, has kept excellent time over the years. Gensbile works at the Illinois Central car shops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Gensbile
Germany
Gensbile
Illinois Central Car Shops
Historical Exhibit Urges Early Public Library Attendance
The exhibit committee at the public library asks Freeport residents to visit early in the week to prevent congestion from out of town visitors later. The aim is smoother access and a better viewing experience for all attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public
Freeport
Church Work and Global Baraca Movement Notes
The Camden church at Camberwell England reopened after Ruskin design. Broad Street Presbyterian of Columbus Ohio secured a 40000 loan for PPOVEMELEOX pulses. Baraca society, now over 600000 members, aims to raise 50000 for a temple in Syracuse where founder Marshall A Hudson lives. Dunker denomination bicentennial. younger members seek organs and paid ministers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camden
Camberwell
England
Ruskin
Broad Street Presbyterian Church of
Columbus
Baraca Society
Syracuse
Marshall A. Hudson
Dunker
Barbering as a Civilized Profession Across Civilizations
The New York American notes barbering as a civilized institution. cites Ezekiel describing a barber’s razor and beard trimming. It remarks barbers in Rome appear only around 200 B C, highlighting historical emergence of the trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ezekiel
Rome
New York American
Notified patrons urged to report undelivered papers
The notice asks readers who did not receive their newspaper to inform the office. It preserves a formal tone requesting timely reporting to ensure delivery issues are addressed. The item indicates a general service disruption and a call for reader action.
Indictments at Springfield Race War Case Grow
Springfield Oct 24 Twenty eight more persons have been indicted for complicity in the race war by the Sangamon county grand jury bringing the total to thirty six held for trial. One indictment covers fourteen persons for murder of William Bowe with bail set at 5000 each. Other defendants face charges of burglary larceny riot and related crimes with varied bail. Names include Joe Rose Grover C McCauley Roy Young Fergus O Toole James L McRee Sherman A Stricklett Ben Kirlin Ray Foster Fred White Ollie Adams Henry Collings Allen Cox and twelve others plus two unnamed whites. The city is quiet and civil authority is in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Sangamon County Grand Jury
Wiliam Bowe
Art County
Joe Rose
Grover C. McCauley
Harher
Virgin
Burgharly
Roy Young
Fergus O'Toole
Jas. L. McRee
Sherman A. Stricklett
Ben Kirlin
the Averyman
Ray Foster
Fred White
Ollie Adams
Henry Collings
Allen Cox
Thomas Marshal
Wade Gray
William Bowe
Rat bite danger at state fair alarms Des Moines
Des Moines reports A W Clarke of Detroit bitten by a poisoned rat at the state fair grounds. Injecting virus A may poison his blood and threaten life. Officials fear similar spread as the infected rat could contaminate nearby rats, causing widespread deaths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
A. W. Clarke
Detroit
Clarke
Trains Southwest Limited wreck near Suwanee kills fireman
Atlanta Aug 24 A Southern railway Southwest Limited wrecked four miles north of Suwanee Georgia. Fireman Mason Watkins of Atlanta was killed instantly and engineer B F Dewherry of Atlanta was badly injured, both pinned under the engine. A 4 inch bolt placed on the tracks by three small boys caused the wreck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Southern Railway
Southwest
Suwanee
Mason Watkins
B.F. Dewherry
Milwaukee Crash Kills Auto Chief and Wounds Seven
Milwaukee Aug 24 seven people were injured in a crash when the steering gear of an automobile driven by H Th King general manager of the Savo Company of America broke near Richfield Wisconsin The car plunged through a barbed wire fence King suffered internal injuries that are probably fatal the other six were severely cut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Wis
H. Th. King
Savo Company of America
Richfield
King
Dutch calm in The Hague over Venezuelan crisis
The Hague reports no public uproar over possible action against President Castro for the Dutch minister's insult. Citizens show placidity and support for government measures as the distant Venezuelan war cloud looms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hague
Castro
General Booth Urges Equal Rights for Women
London August twenty fourth General William Booth on the eve of his departu re for a tour abroad issues a manifesto pleading for the equality of women with men and urging every member to embrace the view and to train children accordingly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Booth
London
William, Booth
Frosts Sweep Across Northern Regions
Heavy frosts are reported from Winnipeg Mian Minnesota North Dakota and northern Wisconsin. The roundup notes shifting costs for postal letters to the United Kingdom and tallies New York City real and personal property at 7 158 190 400. It also covers Tolstoi birthday sensitivities in Russia, California Independents convention in Oakland nominating ten electors, and the death of ex Governor Nathan Oakes Murphy of Arizona at the Coronado hotel in San Diego.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg
Mian
Minnesota
North Dakota
Wisconsin
United Kingdom
New York City
Tolstoi
California
The
Independents League
Oakland
Nathan Oakes Murphy
Arizona
Coronado
San Diego
Cal
Sydney
J.B. Watt
Cunard
Jackies
United States
O S. W
Camp D Perry
Henry Marin
Paris
Louisville
American Tobacco
Kentucky
Excellent Health Advice Endorses Electric Bitters
Mrs. M. M. Davison of San Jose California praises Electric Bitters as a powerful general family remedy for headache biliousness torpor of the liver and bowels saying a bottle provides more health for the digestive organs than any other remedy. Sold under guarantees at Jos Emmert's drug store for 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. M. Davison
Gifford Ave
San Jose
Cal
Jos. Emmert's
Pool hall owner identified in Speyer shooting case
Chicago reported that James Regan, owner of a pool and billiard room, was identified by Mrs. Speyer as one of three assailants who shot Wert B R Speyer, a milk dealer who refused union membership. Detective Zink recovered a star emblem matching Regan, who was arrested after initial denial. Speyer survived after a critical wound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
James Regan
Ritty-second
Halsted Streets
Wert BR. Speyer
Frank Zink
Englewood
Speyer Yard
Mina
Zink
Regan
Speyer
West One Hundred and Tenth Street
Union
Bank cashier arrested after failed Spavia bank
Lewistown Aug 24 J W Quillen cashier of the Bank of Spavia charged with receiving deposits after insolvency. Bank liabilities near 100000 with 120000 in deposits. C E Foote from Spavia allegedly owes 93000, 43000 unsecured overdraft. Quillen to have first hearing Aug 28 after posting bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewistown
J. W. Quillen
Bank of Spavia
C. E. Foote
Spavia
Quillen
Notier fights divorce cruelty claim in bold reply
In Chicago, August 24, William Notier answers his wife’s petition for divorce on cruelty grounds. He contrasts his 120 pound frame at sixty-four with her 250 pounds and forty-nine years, saying a moving picture of cruelty would scare him. He insists she is strong while he is old and feeble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Aus
Sar
Trim
William Noller
Notier
Woman rescues fox terrier in Van Buren fire
In Chicago on August 24 Mrs Eve Parker reran into a burning Van Buren street building to save her fox terrier Tibby. She found the dog in heavy smoke and collapsed. Firemen retrieved both from the blaze near death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
van Buren Street
Eve Parker
Tibby
Fire destroys Belleville shoe factory and elevator
A fire in Belleville on August 24 of unknown origin destroyed the Jordan shoe factory employing 100 men and the adjoining Crown Milling elevator. The shoe company faces losses over 120000, partly insured. Crown Milling reports losses about 28000 with 25000 insured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belleville
Jordan Shoe Company
Crown Milling Company
Drowning in Silver Creek Near New Athens
Henry Suemict aged sixteen and brothers George and [unclear] Eichauer aged twenty and sixteen drowned while bathing in Silver Creek two miles above New Athens The accident occurred when one man sank into a deep hole and the other two attempted a rescue
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Athens
Henry Suemict
Rink
George Eisehauer
Silver Creek
Glass Plant to Reopen in Alton After Closure
The Timeis Glass Company will reopen its Alton plant within ten days, employing 3,400 workers after a three month closure. The announcement states the facility will resume operations at the site in the near term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alton
Ub. Ane
Timeis Glass Company
Allen's Foot-Ease advertisement in early print
An appealing old ad promotes Allen's Foot-Ease powder to ease swollen nervous and damp feet. It claims relief from aching, blisters, corns, bunions, and chilblains, promising comfort in tight shoes. Trial packages offered, price 25 cents, sold by druggists and shoe stores. Allen S. Olmsted, Le Roy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Olmsted
le Roy
Daily Journal delivers citywide for 10 cents nine weeks
The Daily Journal is delivered to any part of the city for 10 cents for nine weeks.
Aug. events and theater line up at Cedar and town venues
Community notices list a series of August events including reunions for the Niinota regiment and old settlers at Cedar, a Dourine debate, and Labor Day activities at Highland Park. The schedule also covers performances at Grand Opera House such as Tempest and Sunshine, The Yankee Regent, Knight for a Day, The Blockhead, As Told in the Hills, The Flaming Arrow, The Yankee Doodle Boys, When We Were Friends, Jane Eyre, Harvey Dramatic Co. and Meadowbrook Farm shows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niinota Régiment
Old Settlers
Cedar
Riverside Park
Freeport College of Commerce
Highland Park
Meadowbrook Farm
W. B. Patton
Harvey Dramatic Co
Illinois Central stores 10470 tons of coal in Waterloo
Waterloo Times-Tribune reports Illinois Central has 10 470 tons of storage coal unloaded in Waterloo. The work uses a large clam shell formerly used at the cinder pit as winter preparations expand across the Illinois Central System. A C Gulling travels to Freeport for visits and business talks. G Ickes takes a week off to visit parents in Freeport. Ralph Hefner to cover Ickes duties. Brakeman Watson takes two weeks leave to Illinois visiting Freeport Rockford and Chicago. Engineer Claremont covers trains 2 and 3 between Waterloo and Freeport during the lay off.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Freeport
W. L. Ickes
Ralph Hefner
Mr. Ickes
Brakeman Watson
Dubuque
Iillinois
Rockford
Chicago
Claremont
Local notices and social events noted in Rockford
Mrs C Hea has sold Enter prise barn to Henry Hoffman. Eastern Star to hold stated communication this evening. Royal Neighbors card party Tuesday at K of G hall, public invited. John Wall resumes duties at Walton Nephews clothing after a Shannon vacation. Final account for guardian Vinnie Rayhorn of niece Carolyne Landgraf approved and guardian released. ward child of late Adolph Landgraf and Chicago natives, granddaughter of John Rayhorn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra. C
Hea
Enterprise Barn
Henry Hoffman
Eastern Star
K. of G. Hall
John Wall
Walton Nephews Clothing Store
Shannon
Vinnie Rayhorn
Carolyne Emma Landgraf
Adolph Landgraf
Chicago
John Rayhorn
Robbery at East Freeport Home Aided by Circus Police
Robbers entered Mr. Vickers east of Taylors park and stole clothes including a suit and suitcase valued at $60. Circus special officers assist local authorities in tracking suspects and missing items. No clue yet, but circus police hope to capture them before night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Freeport
Vickers
Taylor’s Park
Freeport
Market Report from Chicago and Union Stock Yards
Aug 24 closing quotations for board of trade wheat corn cattle hogs and sheep. Sept wheat 93 Sept corn 761 Sept cattle 485 Sept pork 14.17 Sept lard 89.12 Sept ribs 85.60 cattle yards totals show 30 000 cattle down 10 to 15 cents and hogs 25 000 steady to lower across classes. Sheep 26 000 weak at 2.25 to 4.25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Associated Press
Chicago
Board of Trade
Union Stock Yards
Register Proposed for Freeport Visitors During Week
It has been suggested that a register be provided at a convenient point in which all those who visit Freeport during the week may register their names and places of residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Women’s shoe sale offers 20 percent off 300 pairs
A local sale advertises 300 pairs of women’s shoes discounted by 20 percent. Size range and brands not specified, with pricing details likely to attract bargain shoppers seeking footwear deals.
Daily Journal Delivery Rates for Citywide Service
The Daily Journal offers citywide delivery at 106 a week with delivery to any part of the city and weekly period pricing.
Denatured Alcohol Prices By Demelyer and Belpez
Denatured alcohol offered in pints at 10 cents and quarts at 200, plus 33 gallon at 4éc and one gallon at 6c. S-21d note from Demelyer & Belpez.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Demelyer & Belpez
Pickles for sale by Lebkicher Bros on Telephone Red 612
Lebkicher Bros advertise pickle sale with price 8.19 per dozen liquid weight line noted as dlw. The entry lists contact number and a vendor name for the deal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Telephone Red
Lebkicher Bros
Gleanings From Old Notes On Health History And Civics
Scientists claim apples boost body power by animal electricity. Vermont papers Windsor Journal Rutland Herald Montpelier Watchman date to 1783 1794 1806. Handshakes trace to ancient times signaling peace friendship alliance and security. Interior land commissioner acts as top real estate broker earning 11 553 178 in 1907 handling 20 907 556 acres. Concord New Hampshire introduces white wings street cleaning brigade like New York. Naval post offices to be installed on ships with enlisted men appointed as postmasters receiving pay raises of 500 and 200 annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vermont
Windsor Journal
Rutland Herald
Montpelier Watchman
Department of the Interior
Concord
N. TL
Waring
New York
United States Navy
Congress
Plays and Players in London and New York
Valeska Surratt received an offer to perform for a year in London music halls. Anna Held believes she could succeed in London with The Parisian Model. Peter Pan has puzzled Parisians. Louis Tarrison and Louis Cassivant joined Grace Van Studdiford's company. The Call of the North stars Robert Edeson in a George Broadhurst play next season. Marie Tempest attended a London entertainment thrown by Mrs. Martin. William Carroll secured a character part in a Louis Mann play and is author of Mildeon's Picnic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valeska Surratt
London
Anna Held
Peter Pan
Louis Tarrison
Louis Cassivant
Crrace van Studdiford
Robert Edeson
George Broadhurst
Streets Deeply North South Health Records Mention
Short items note varying oddities from 19th century papers. Streets running north and south are praised for health records while a Vienna firm places an ad for an unscrupulous commercial agent. A Troy charity tag day loses 6.40 to counterfeit coins, a Maine fish peddler finds a marble sized pearl and profits. A New York veterinary hospital boasts rooftop sun parlor and an operating table. Memphis thieves raid a saloon and feed a bear to quiet it during the theft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
Troy
N. Y
Tockland
New York
Memphis
W. A. Woods
Home Helps Tips For Everyday Household Care
Practical advice on caring for poultry by singeing over a flame, using a narrow pitched pitcher for drinking when ill, and treating grease stains on leather with benzine or turpentine. Also suggests baking old tablecloths into towels by trimming, hemming, and repurposing worn textiles.
Constantly Haunting Tune Sparks Foote Exchange
A dull man frets that a tune haunts him as Foote retorts that he is forever murdering it, revealing a sharp exchange over the melody. The removed context leaves a brief, humorous clash centered on a persistent tune.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foote
Ten pounds of common sense to one pound of learning
A concise adage, noting that practical wisdom outweighs theoretical study, attributed as a Persian proverb highlighting the value of practical understanding over mere learning.
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Taffeta
F. A. Read
Bamu
Freeport OF
Freeport Loan Co
Stephenson Street
Paul Burrell
Lela
Walter Nolting
Grinnell
Owa
Melville Schaub
Wright Clothing
Lake Delavan
R. C. Smedley
Pontiac
Bloomington
G. W. Price
Hallie Price
State Center
Edith Kleckner
Wm. Walton Nephews
Jennie Hamm
Anna Siefert
F. A. Read Store
Bertha Briggs
Edna
Grace Beat
Petosky
Mich
Harry Washburn
Donald
Santiago
T. J. Best
Arch Youngs
Ralph Mayer
Lake Waubesa
Ne-groes
Aasistant
Treasier Bowe
Journal
Want
Spever
Daily Journal
Grand Opera House
Railroad Notes
the Daily Journal
Galena St
Weee
Eward
Forreston
Baileyville
B. W. Mc Henry
Rochelle
Lichtenberger Bros
Lincoln Avenue
Edw. Allington, Jr
Freeport, Tl
Phonograhs Records
Needles Sheet Music
the ‘Cable Co
Geo. A. Stemm
Galena St. Opp. N. Y. House
W.j.young & Go
Opp
Nishings
Win Walton Neph Clothing Department
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