Personal Gossip From Freeport and Nearby Towns
Local notes show multiple residents and visitors transacting business or visiting friends across Davis Dixon Aurora and Rochelle. Names include C O R Stabeck Herman Werner E Cockfield and many others with travel to Freeport Baraboo Dubuque Amboy Looming Lincoln Douglas celebration mentions and a 50 year Freeport Lincoln Poughlan debate remembrance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. O. R. Stabeck
Davis
Herman Werner
Dixon
E. Cockfield
Aurora
W. Garns
Orangville
W. R. Winter
Freeport
Marcey
Eva Kennison
Baraboo
Wis
Wedding at Elergy of Local Interest
The wedding of Miss Anna Wilhelmine Hanke and WHITT. Bitzroth was held at the bride’s parents home near Leroy at 10 o'clock this morning with Rev. A. T. Harris officiating. No attendants. only immediate relatives present. Frances Reiman played the Mendelssohn march. guests enjoyed a wedding luncheon as Goldenrod and ferns decorated the rooms. The ceremony coincided with the couple’s parents thirtieth first wedding anniversary and the groom furnished a home at 361 Iroquois Street. The Tribe of Ben Hur will host a housewarming tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Wilhelmine Hanke
Edward Hanke
Whitt. Bitzroth
Leroy
A. T. Harris
First Pentecostal
Kewanee
Frappe Vogue Among Youth During Recent Dance Era
The trend has become popular with the young as frappe beverages were served between dances and during intermission, highlighting a fashionable refreshment choice at social events.
Reception for Ladies in Freeport by DAR hosts
The ladies of Freeport are asked to attend a morning reception from 10 to 11:30 at Masonic Temple hosted by the Daughters of the American Revolution, Sider William Brewater chapter, honoring Mrs. Frank Q Lowden Mrs. Jessie Palmer Weber and daughter and Mrs. Hitt Newcomer. Mrs Newcomer, sister of the late Congressman Hitt, will be reeated of Mr. and Mrs. C. C. off.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Masonic Semple
William
Elks Hold Stag Picnic At Country Club East Of Freeport
A stag picnic of the Elks at the East Freeport Country Club drew about sixty members who enjoyed themselves with an elaborate luncheon served at six by Chef Billig.
Lena News Briefs Highlight Local Visits and Illness
Lena August 26 items note Myrtle and Mary Doll visiting Freeport, Misses Roush hosting friends, Charles Barrett confined by illness, and several guests including Samuel Babb and David Babb. Visitors include Dr. Verbeck from Freeport, Ward injury from a ladder incident, and multiple trips to Freeport, Denver, Chicago, Mt. Morris.
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Lena
Myrtle
Mary Doll
Freeport
Roush
Charles Barrett
Samuel Babb
Osceola
David Babb
Pearl City
J. W. Ditzler
C. H. Verbeck
Valara Ward
Wriar
Belle
Linnie Nixon
Lucy Wilson
Galena
J. C. Mizner
Denver
Colo
Will Lohr
W. H. Crotzer
Crotzer
Amasa Curtis
Austin
George Buskirk
Wisner
Neb
A. P. Janssen
Ackley
John Rohde
Peter Leslie
Mt. Morris
Catherine Seise
Helen Chambers
Chicago
Birdie Zaeger
Clementine Rhoades
Pretty early wedding unites Miss Magdelena Maurer and John McMurry
Miss Magdelena Maurer daughter of Mrs Mary Maurer and John A McMurry an Illinois Central engineer from Springfield Ill were married at St Josephs Catholic church in a 7 o clock ceremony performed by Rev Father Kalvelage The couple hosted a breakfast at the bride’s mother 77 Union street and plan a two to three week honeymoon with visits to Chicago and Springfield After September 15 they will reside at 60 Ottawa street in Freeport where Mr McMurry works on the Illinois Central.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magdelena Maurer
Mary Maurer
John A. McMurry
Illinois Central
Springfield
Ill
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
Father Kalvelage
Minors Central
Freeport
Chicago
Mrs. McMurray
Ottawa Street
Platforms Built For Lincoln Douglas Debate Fifty Years On
Construction of two large debate platforms along Mechanic street began Tuesday with one raised three feet for speakers and guests and the other at street level for general use. Irishie and Haney hold the contract. Visitors from Ackley Iowa arrive to attend the anniversary events including Mr. Weber who recalls attending as a 14 year old. The Lincoln Douglas exhibit draws crowds with 514 on day one and 901 on day two, including sixty one old soldiers from the Forty sixth regiment attend the library exhibit amid Cedarville’s Old Settlers reunion festivities.
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Lincoln
Douglas
Mechanic Street
Clark and
Douglas Avenues
Irishie & Haney
Towa
Fred Weber
I’. Schroeder
Weber
Ackley
Simon Schroeder
Union Street
Rock Run Township
Katherine Lang
Stephenson County
Albert Johnson
Forty-sixth Regiment
Cedarville
Night ticket agent and Milwaukee woman wed in Freeport
Edward P P Douglas of the Rockford Interurban Railroad and Miss Sadie Carr of Milwaukee were married at St Marys church Reve be by Leydon. Attended by Mrs William Douglas and Mrs George Care the ceremony followed by a wedding dinner at 72 Douglas Avenue. The couple will reside at 105 Van Buren Street Freeport. The piece notes a string of interurban ticket agents pursued Cupid in recent years.
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Edward PP. Douglas
Rockford & Interurban Railroad Company
Sadie Carr
Milwaukee
St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church
Arthur Reigard
Douglas Avenue
Douglas
Freeport
Interurban Company
van Buren Street
Mr. Douglas
Nate
Cupid
Willian Neese
W. CG. Mills
William Reigard
S S Smith Wins Promotion Appointed Oklahoma State Manager
S S Smith district manager for the National Protective Legion was in Chicago meeting national president George A Scott. He returns with a promotion to Oklahoma state manager, based in Oklahoma City, and will leave September 7 to assume duties. Smith is noted as the youngest state manager among thirty and has secured over 700 new members during his tenure. Friends call him Sunshine Smith. Harry Price may become district manager for the northern counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
National Protective Legion
S. S. Smith
Chicago
George A. Scott
Order
Waverly
N. Y
Smith
Oklahoma City
The
Legion
Sunshine Smith
Harry Price
Freeport
Win, Walton Nephews
Cigar possession spans fifty years tied to Lincoln Douglas debate
The owner’s family relic a cigar kept since the Lincoln Douglas debate half a century ago. It passed to Mrs. A. B. Peck of Buckeye through family lines and remains well preserved despite handling. Attending the anniversary, O H Swingley recalls the 1860s journey with five companions from Mt Morris to Freeport.
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Willam J. Snyder
Empire Street
Buckeye Township
Lincoln
Douglas
Snyder
Saferus Snyder
Turner Special Strawberries Show Promise From Eleroy Grower
Mr. 4.T. Turner, a noted fruit raiser of Eleroy, is testing a new late strawberry variety named the Turner Special. Early samples brought to town yesterday indicate growing success and potential annual supply until snow flies if trials continue to prove favorable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
4.T. Turner
Eleroy
Excellent designs by Missouri Tent & Awning Co.
Missouri Tent and Awning Co of St Louis presents artistic national colors and American eagle designs. E Dillman and Kelch represent the firm in promotions. The company notes some of its largest contracts reflect its design prowess.
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Missouri Tent & Awning Co
St. Louis
E. ©. Dillman
Kelch
Mrs Charles E Smith Endorses Dr King's New Life Pill
Mrs Charles E Smith of West Franklin Maine says she uses Dr Kings New Life Pill as their family laxative medicine because they are effective and gentle. The pills are sold at Jos Hammert's drug store as painless purifiers. Read the Journal's want column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles E. Smith
West Franklin
Maine
Dr. King
Jos
Hammert
Bauscher Again Honored as State Fair Judge
Freeport MaI John Batechert Jr. has been repeatedly honored by the State Board of Agriculture. He was invited yesterday to serve again as a judge in the department at the State fair, through A. D. Barber, board vice president. Bauschet will accept, marking seventh year as a judge in that department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport Mai
Springfield
John Batechert Jr
State Board of Agriculture
A. D. Barber
Bauschet
Daily Journal Delivery Ad
The Daily Journal offers citywide delivery for 10 cents a week, highlighting affordable home newspaper access.
THIPY COUNTY LAND OPEN FOR HOMESTEADS
government opens large grazing and homestead lands near Oct 1 with Chicago and North Western Railway as the sole access. Dallas South Dakota serves as the railway terminus and border town. land office likely to be located there. pamphlets explain quarter section homesteads free on application through the railway agent.
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Chicago & North Western Ry
Dallas
Chicago & North Western Railway
Suita Nicely Pressed 600 at Mal le s Galena
Suita pressed a 600 at Mal le s in a report noting Galena and Van Buiter as sergeants.
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Suita
Conventions Delayed As Delegates Yet To Convene
As of press time the Republican and Democratic senatorial conventions had not called to order in the city. Delegates from both parties were present, but no session had begun by 3 o clock despite earlier scheduling and calls for the meetings.
Decorations Elevate City After Debate Anniversary
Decorations are beautiful as the anniversary of the debate attracts several professional decorators. Streets now present a handsome appearance with many firms contributing.
St Margaret's Guild Dance at Masonic Temple
The early social season featured a successful St Margaret's Guild dance at the Masonic Temple last evening. Despite being organized only two days prior, pleasant weather and many visiting guests drew a large crowd, with Gibler's Orchestra providing a 15-dance program including a barn dance.
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St. Margaret’s
Harriman Travels Through Freeport on Fort Dodge Express
Harriman, general manager of the Illinois Central, rode through Freeport yesterday in his special car attached to the Fort Dodge express bound west at 1 o'clock. He traveled with Supt. Eugens Dailey and departed with the train from this city.
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Harriman
Lallinois Central
Freeport
Fort Dodge Express
Eugens Dailey
Excellent Health Advice on Electric Bitters
Mrs. M. M. Davison of San Jose endorses Electric Bitters as a superior family remedy for headache biliousness and torpor of the liver and bowels. She says a bottle provides more health for the digestive organs than any other remedy she knows. Sold under guarantee at Jos. Emmert's drug store. 50c.
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M. M. Davison
Gifford Ave
San Jose
Cal
Garantee
Jos
Dieppe Circuit Pathe Film Tops Pest Week Sensations
The New York Dramatic Mirror notes Pathe 1908 Dieppe auto race film as the era’s most sensational. Cameras at dangerous wreck sites capture vivid, startling footage. Large crowds flock to see the moving views, with the French Consul and dignitaries attending at Ganes Manhattan Theatre.
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New York Dramatic Mirror
Dieppe
Pathe
Gane
Manhattan
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Ron Ee
Freepor Journal
International Typographical Union
U. S
Anditer
Toegislature
Appell
Cotomen Sceene
Wattlab
Sherman Albert d
Hwopkins
Harles
Denken
Joan G. Oglesby
James A. Rose
Wes S. McCullough
Andrew Russet
William H.sthkat
Ay Davin Friank
Low den K. Iageson
John. McKenzie
Duffyee
Hitt
Lenon Stevens
Baum Garin
V. H. Butterfield
Richard Morrisey
Amboy
Elsa Pfeiffer
Dubuque
P. Hake
Ida Strong
Fordyce
Ark
W. H. Diffenbaugh
E. F. Morse
Rockford
St. Margaret's Guild
Dora Fetter
Schrenkler
L. Richardson
Reba
Clinton
Romney Botdorf
Rockton
Mary Gilbert
Peoria
KE. L. McConaughty
Rochelle
Joan W. Clark
L. E. Swearinger
Heyworth
W. Burrell
Masonic Sample
George J. Dehn
George, Jr
Ees
C. Brace
Emma Voss Haa
Cedar Rapids
A. Plowman
Joseph Richards
Miss Pearl Richards
Marquis, Ia
Thomas Thernaon
Interstate Shirt & Collar Co
Troy
New York
Charles Bender
Madison
William Kennison
8. D. Williford
Clyde
George Maurer
Kenneth Burrell
Maxwell
Burrell
G. D. Dorn
Gladys
Orangeville
Belvidere
Vera Jacobus
Theo
J. Miller Music Store
Migs Lindemann
Irma
Vers Beutiny
Polo
Fred Dorman
George Seldomridge
Seattle, Wash
George Oblander
Baldomridge
Mrs. Oblander
George and
Irving Cromer
Clinton Sn
Long
Rockford Register-Gazette
Daniel Goodlander
Edward W. Rhodes
North Winnebago Street
Wils
Anna Hanke
W. H. Eltzroth
SOLIC
Tor
Indianapolis
Edward B. Doughis
Miss Sadie
Interurban
Maurer-McMurry
Chanic Street
Rived
Lincoln and Douglas
St. Mary's
O. H. Swingley
Omaha
Mr. Swingley
J. H. Swingley
R. S. Marshall
David Bernheiser
Congressman Hitt
Union Pacific Railroad Company
Bo O R. Swingley
Journal
Want
the Daily Journal
Thipy
America
Geo. Ennenga Prop
Ri Roorford
Sterling, Sone Field
Ssiaua Cir
Calena
Malle” Tailoring
Paul L. Malle
van Buren
Freeport, Illinois
Majestic
Coney Island
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