New Advertisements Index Listing Firms and Venues
A compact index from Hollister and Barrett Jewelry to Majestic Theatre and Grand Opera House shows diverse listings. Includes Rowets Dry Goods, Riley and Wheat Racket Store, H A Hillmer, Conrad and Woo, and Rockford Interurban Ry moving pictures. Indicates several era commercial names and venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollister & Barrett
Taut Tage KE
Riley & Wheat
H. A. Hillmer Conrad and Woo
Majestic Theatre
Grand Opera Itouse— Moving Pictures
Rockford & Interurban Ry
Personal Record of Travelers and Visitors in Freeport
Ralph Teach transacted business in Dixon today. J. H. Stewart traveled to Chicago this morning. A. F. Wagner went to Sterling for business. F. R. Rice transacted affairs in Chicago today. William White of Belvidere spent the day in Freeport. A. B. Tucker of Aurora called here for business. Kent R. Burt of Rock Island visits friends in the city. J. B. Stephens of Sycamore attends court in Freeport. Mrs. Joseph Metzger returned from Chicago. R. G. Lamard of Dixon transacted business in Freeport today. W. A. Whitney of Rockford called on Freeport businesses. Mrs. F J. Lichtenberger returned home to Chicago. W. F. Norton of Rockford transacted Freeport business. Miss Helen Bixby of Council Bluffs is visiting Freeport relatives. James B. McCool returned to Freeport after a Monroe stay. C. J. Lundberg of Rockford called on Freeport acquaintances. I. Shoudy of Riverside spent the day in Freeport on business. Mrs. R. E. Cotherman of Dakota visits E G Mallory family. Mrs. William Ricker leaves for Chicago to reside. Mr. and Mrs. James Wolf near Pecatonica transact business in Freeport. Mrs. C. H. Dollmeyver returns to DeKalb, Florida, after visiting Freeport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. R. Rice
Chicago
William White
Belvidere
Freeport
A. B. Tucker
Aurora
Kent R. Burt
Rock Island
J. B. Stephens
Sycamore
Joseph Metzger
R. G. Lamard
Dixon
W. A
C. J. Lundberg
Rockford
I. Shoudy
Riverside
Wis
R. E. Cotherman
Dakota
E.G. Mallory
William Ricker
Community notices and club meetings announced
An adjourned city council meeting is scheduled for this evening. C H Litt le Co store plans evening hours through the holidays with Mrs W F Bovington in charge of the holiday display. Several clubs hold Thursday gatherings at local homes including the Mothers club at Settlement Home, the Women’s Missionary Society at Mrs William Widman’s residence, and the Young Women Workers tea at Miss Helen Read’s home. The Mothers club meets tomorrow afternoon at 5 o’clock. Miss Vann Blarcom will lecture on the economic value of meats. Mrs Lennox will sing. The ladies of the First Moke church prepare a barrel for a needy minister and family in Kentucky. donations accepted at Mrs Wm Best’s corner of Galena and Walnut by Thursday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. EF. Bovington
C. H. Little
Mothers’ Club
Women’s Missionary Society of Salem Evangelical Church
Visa
William Widman
Blackhawk Street
First Presbyterian Church
Helen Read
Mochers’ Club
Hame
Vann Blarcom
Lennox
First Mokehurch
Kentucky
Best
Galena
Walnut Streets
Superintendent Ewing to Visit Freeport on Rail Work
C L Ewing general superintendent of the Polinois Central is expected in Freeport tonight on business connected with the road.
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C.L. Ewing
Polinois Central
Freeport
Remarkable Recovery Prompts Electric Bitters Claim
Abraham Brown of Winterton NY recounts five doctors misdiagnosing his illness as heart disease kidney trouble blood poison and stomach liver troubles. After one bottle of Electric Bitters his health improved markedly. The druggist Joseph Emmert guarantees cures for blood poison weakness and stomach liver and kidney complaints.
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Abraham Brown
Winterton
Joseph Emimert
John A. Davis Post G. A. R. elects officers in annual election
The John A. Davis Post G. A. R. held its annual officer election at the post headquarters with many in attendance. Reports credited substantial aid to old soldiers and noted active work. Elected: President Mrs. Robert McLees Senior Vice President Mrs. Maud Towopis Junior Vice President Mrs. Mary Peakman Chaplain Mrs. Alice McNutt Conductor Mrs. Elizabeth Muoer Seh Guide Mrs. Theresa Otto Treasurer Mrs. May Wamm Delegate Mrs. Rickey Molter Alternate Mrs. Maud Bowers. Installation planned at the first meeting in January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Davis
Robert McLees
Maud Towopis
Mary Peakman
Alice McNutt
Elizabeth Muoer
Theresa Otto
May Wamm
Rickey Molter
Maud Bowers
Election Notices for Local Fraternal Groups Tonight
This evening features officer elections for Cherry Camp of Woodmen and Mystle Workers of the World. The Most Excellent Order of Ancient Chaldeans elects officers tomorrow at the Masonic temple. Freeport Tribune No 99 holds its annual election Thursday evening. full attendance is desired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cherry Camp
Mystle Workers of the World
Masonic Temple
Freeport Tribune No. 99
Trinity Quarterly Conference at Trinity United Evangelical Church
The third quarterly conference of Trinity United Evangelical Church will be held to review church activities, plan ministries, and address financial matters. Church leaders, members, and attendees from the community are urged to participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Quarterly Conference
Trinity United Evangelical Church
Officers Re-elected At Hall Meeting For Past Year
The post held its regular meeting Tuesday evening with all officers from the previous year re-elected. Fred C. Held was re-elected commander after seven terms, praised for leadership boosting membership and orderly administration. Delegates to the state encampment and other posts were announced, and refreshments followed by the Woman's Relief corps. A separate note covers Stars of Equity assembly elections and a church event at Edgar Matter's store with a sermon by Presiding Elder Co. G. Anangst and a quarterly conference planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Relief Corps
Fred C. Held
H. S&s. Keck
W. S. Brady
George S. Kleckner
H. Shayer
Henry Burrell
R. W. Burton
J. R. Cummins
Hugh Williams
Smith D. Atkins
Isaac Hawn
John H. Smith
Z. T. F. Runner
Hara Durling
Samuel Cornelius
Fred Koym
Benj. Clark
Tfugh Morrison
N. Ff. Keeler
Isaac Huwh
Court House
Tield
Stars of Mquity
Freeport Assembly
Edgar Matter
South Oak Street
Presiding Elder Co. G
Election of Prec Port Counedh Now 658 Officers
The Precinct Port Counedh Now 658 election night attended by town members. Officers elected included a grand dignitary and several officers such as treasurer and warden. The organization, instituted six years ago, reports about 28 members and ongoing activities with the Women’s Relief Corps electing its officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Counedh
Wright
Tocity
Phe
Roaeh
Pyeprney
Minnion Choipeetier
CFL
Straub Miteinedad
Sennelah
Civ LE Saree Heey Dood
Dyabruss
Treasiger
Ons EL Rubbev
Feeettrrer
J. Cagapbeld
Dvonate A. J. Clarity
Warden J . O'Rourke
Sheerenard
Fred K. Nordheim
Outer Pollard
J. J. Sweeney
Trastee Dt
J. Lawless
Preeport Cotinedh
Round
Estate of Thompson Cockrell Filed for Probate
The will of the late Thompson Cockrell is probated with an estate valued at 72600 dollars. Executor Thomas L. Wilcoxon receives a 1000 dollar fee. Bequests include 500 to Susan Lynn of Portsmouth Ohio and 100 to Dr I M Currier. A Tennant Fred Zinmerman gets 1000 and custody of two horses. The Harlem farm goes to Wilcoxon with later transfer to his three sons. All other property is sold for division among Cockrell family heirs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thompson Cockrell
Thomas LD. Wilcoxon
Susan Lynn
Portsmouth
Ohio
I. M. Currier
Cockrell
Fred Zinmerman
Scioto
Robert Bruce
William Wallace
Mr. Grummerman
Willian Wallner
Thomas DD
Wilcoxon
Goehran
Wallace Yards
Howard T
Charles W
Lloyd J. Wilcoxon
Harlem
Gooddard’s Chain
George Cockrell
Harriet Cockrell
Patsy Cockrell
Lucinda Thompson
Mary Bodkin
Moses Cockrell
Many Licenses to Hunt Reported This Season
Reports from central Illinois counties indicate hunting licenses issued this season are ahead of last year and the state average will likely rise. Officials expect over one hundred thousand licenses to be issued in Illinois during the fiscal year ending May 30, 19s.
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Illinois
Rockford Considers Dog Tax After Fatal Attack
Rockford city officials discuss adopting a dog tax ordinance following injuries from a dog attack that led to a man's death. Freeport already enforces similar rules for several years.
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Rockford
Womeile
Freeport
Miners Union to Seek New Leader
The United Mine Workers of America will ballot next week to replace President John Mitchell due to ill health. Two candidates vie for president. William B. Wilson leads over Thomas L. Lewis, with Wilson from Pennsylvania favored to succeed Mitchell. If Wilson wins, William D. Ryan of Illinois may become secretary treasurer. John Z. White of Iowa is listed for vice president.
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Indianapolis
Ind
United Mine Workers of America
John Mitchell
Great Organization
Thos. L. Lewis
William 6B. Wilson
Wilson
Lewis
Pennsylvania
United Mine Workers
Mitchell
Thomas L. Lewis
Ohio
Indiana
Ilinois
William TD. Ryan
Iinois
Ryan
Thwlinois
John Z. White
Iowa
Electric interurban service links Rockford and Chiesco
Limited interurban trains now run between Rockford and Chi cap o with three daily trips each way except Sunday. Travel times range from three hours ten minutes to four hours ten minutes. Trains depart Rockford at 7 0 a m 10 5 am and 8 50 pm and arrive at Chi ave at 9 54 am 2 54 pm and 7 40 pm. Returns depart Chi ave at 5 15 am 2 20 pm and 6 15 pm arriving Rockford at 8 50 am 2 45 pm and 2 26 pm.
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Rockford
Chiesco
Chicapo
Bso
Avenu
VanbBaren Street
Chiease
Silas
da Rockford
Two Towns Want Billy Sunday for Monticello Meetings
Decatur Herald reports efforts to secure Billy Sunday for summer meetings in Monticello. The piece compares obtaining Sunday to arranging a business proposition and carnival, noting Decatur previously bid and Monticello residents likely to welcome his visit.
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Billy
Devatur Herald Ifforts
Monticello
Montticoll
Coe
Montitillo
Datny Juukaar Delivery Across City Prolonged Week
A report notes that the Datny Juukaar is delivered to any city area for an entire week, covering broad access without specified limits. This shipment window affects residents and businesses seeking regular service during the period.
Y M C A Monthly Indoor Meet Delights Boys and Fans
The Y M C A hosted a lively indoor athletic meet for boys, with about seventy five participants split into older and younger groups. George Bonn and Harold Wagner led in points, ice cream prizes await at next Sunday’s meeting, and Eugene Laurant the magician arrives with a large wagon of props to perform tonight drawing big standee sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. S.C
George Bonn
Carroll Crawford
C. Crawford
Jay Bordner
Roy Grumbine
Leigh Rogers
Geo. Herold
Harnest Lee
KE. Lee
Harold Wagner
Ted Bordner
H. Wagner
Lloyd Penticoff
Max Antrim
Ralph Lapp
Emil Hoefer
E. D. Herbert
Eugene Laurant
Laurant
Ralph Hopgood Held on Theft Charge in Rockford
Ralph Hopgood of 627 Woodlawn avenue was held to the grand jury in 500 bonds for stealing a large assortment of clothing from E. W. clothing house on South Main street. He confessed and faces county court proceedings.
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Rockford
Ralph Hopgood
Woodlawn Avenue
South Main Street
Lively Claim for Dr King’s New Life Pills Halt Deadlock
Advertisement asserts liver and bowel stoppage can be fatal and promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills as a guaranteed remedy. Sells at Joseph Emmert’s drug store for 25 cents with money back guarantee.
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Dr. King
Joseph Emmert
Beethoven Study Evening by the Euterpeans
The Euterpeans met at Mrs H D Cook s home for a Beethoven study led by Miss Isabelle Fry. The informal discussions and performances featured pieces by Beethoven and others, with students Miss Reber Miss French Miss Ingley Miss Rockey Miss Dorman and accompanists Miss Burbank Mrs Cook and Miss Fry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beethoven
H. D. Cook
H. PD. Cook
Isabelle Fry
Reber
Miss Burbank
Miss French
Dorman
Ath Symphony
Fidelie
Margaret Fry
Mrs. Cook
Miss Fry
Surprise Party At Hutchison Home In Lancaster
A Monday evening surprise party was held at Charles Hutchison's Lancaster home for J. N. Reichenbach who plans to depart soon for Pennsylvania. Guests included Mesdames Smith, Neidigh, Johnston, Hutchison. Misses Hutmacher, Rigney, Gregory, Mryde Smith, Sheetz, Markel. Foy, Wagner, and Rigney among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Hutchison
Lancaster
J. N. Reichenbach
Pennsylvania
Thore
Mesdames
R. W. Smith
Wm. Neidigh
J. T. Johnston
Chas. Hutchison
Anna B. Hutmacher
Nellie M. Rigney
Harriet B. Gregory
Mryde M. Smith
Florence Sheetz
Local Want Column Cited Names In Journal Entry
Read the Journal's want column listing many names including Johnston Edith Hutchison Mabelle A Bair Wm Neidigh C Johnston C M Hutchison Mike Rigney Clarence Geiger Nelson Geiger Farle G Smith Geo Steenhardt John N Reichenbach Robert Johnston Elmer Hutchison John J Johnston Willie Franks Tra Faw ver Porter Shockey and A Guest in a historical notice style.
Bus Schedule Fragments From Rockford and Chicago
Partial transit notice shows departures from Rockford at 7 30 am and from Chicago at 5 50 pm. For further information apply to or telephone William Neese, Agent.
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Rockford
Chicago
Wm. Neese
Agt
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Daily Journal
Minoia
O&k
Tate
Freeport Journal
International Typographical Nion
Excelsior Lodge
A. F
A. M
Evergreen Lodge
Freeport Chapter
A.A. M
Freeport Council
S. M
Freeport Commandery No
K. T
Ralph Teach
J. H. Stewart
A. F. Wagner
Sterling
W. F. Norton
Helen Bixby
Council Bluffs, Ia
James B. McCool
Monroe
James Wolf
Pecatonica
C. H. Dollmeyver
DeKalb, FL
Lolal
C. H. Little & Co
Ewing
G. A. A. Post
Robert Aplees
Woman's
Relief Corps
Knights of Columbus
FB. T
Dr. Ss
Stars of Equity
Seh
F. C. Held
Knights of Columobus
Womans Relief Corps
The
Miners’ Union
William B. Wilson
Hance
Lian D. Ryan
Miinois
Secretary-Treasury of
Interurban
Y. M.C. A. Affairs
B.S. C
Robs
Rockford E. & W
Dr. Price
Hers Buorp
Miss See Ingley
Song of
Miss Rockey
Rockford & Interurban
R'y
Ene
Bryan Day
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