Lodge Officers Elected in Multiple Fraternal Groups
A local lodge meeting elected officers for the coming year in the Wm. J. McKim Post G A R with Philip Knecht as Commander and other posts naming their leaders. Rinaldo lodge No. 98 K of P elected John J Ainderks Chancellor Commander and Geo Wall as Prelate among others. Several groups announce upcoming officer elections including Daughters of Illinois Ruth, Cherry Camp MWA, Freeport camp MW A and Knights Templar commandery with notices urging member attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. J. McKim
Philip Knecht
Chas. Selle
Arias Kyle
A. B. Carpenter
Wm. Weinhold
Philip Arno
Chas. Hoffman
John Schwarz
Henry Voss
John Rotzler
Quartermaster Sargent
Joseph Rodemeyer
John Freesman
Fred Drener
Fred Weisser
Rinaldo Lodge
Rinaldo Lodge No
K. of P
John J. F Ainderks
Wm. Ascher
Geo. E. Wall
Chas. Brandt
W. PB. Putnam
E. H. Place
Geo. Hornberger
H. H. Hineline
I, G
J. A. Poling
O. G
I. Cohn
Lewis Hughes
Daughters of Illinois
Degree of
Ruth
Cherry Camp
Freeport Camp
Smith D. Atkins
Sons of Veterans
Freeport
Knights Templar
John H. Adams Lodge
Life in Lena Brief News Items
Miss Helen Kramer returned home after a visit with Lena friends. Dr. J. C. Kauffman attends a conference in Monroe Wisconsin. Miss Lizzie Goddard of Freeport visits her aunt Mrs C G Hall. Fire destroyed Robt Fisher’s house last night. Cause unknown. Rose Taylor travels to Freeport this morning. Mrs M D Buddington leaves for Chicago after weeks in Lena. L D Overstreet tours western Iowa this week. Florence and Catherine Taylor visit friends in the east.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena
Helen Kramer
J. C. Kauffman
Monroe
Wis
Lizzie Goddard
Freeport
C. G. Hall
Robt. Fisher
Rose Taylor
M. D. Buddington
Chicago
Skating on the Slough and 1900 Youth's Companion plans
Skating reports note good conditions on the sloughs though not on the river Beecham's pills cure sick headache The Youth's Companion promotes its 1900 volume with articles by Frank R Stockton James Bryce W D Howells Jane Barlow Bret Harte Mary E Wilkins Henry M Stanley and a calendar for subscribers illustrated prospectus offered free to any address through 203 Columbus avenue Boston Mass
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank R. Stockton
James Bryce
the American Commonwealth
W. D. Howells
Jane Barlow
Bret Harte
California
Mary E. Wilkins
Sereny Maria
Henry M. Stanley
Africa
Companion
Columbus Avenue
Boston
Mass
Weather Forecast for Catoaco Dec 6
Special weather bulletin from Catoaco notes Illinois Fair weather tonight and Thursday. Forecast calls for warmer conditions in the north tonight with mild temperatures overall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catoaco
Illinois
Grand Jury Adjourns Four Indictments Here in Court News
The grand jury discharged at noon with four indictments: Beverly and Kohl for burglary. John Rudersdorf of this city charged with selling liquor to an habitual drunkard. John Runkle of Orangeville indicted for selling liquor to minors. Kohl pleaded guilty and was sentenced to the penitentiary for one to ten years. Beverly pleads not guilty. Judge Shaw overruled a demurrer in Clement vs Black, plans more divorce hearings, then adjourns until next Friday with jury trials to start Monday for about two weeks. Sheriff Fox and wife praised for jail upkeep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shaw
Beverly
Kohl
John Rudersdorf
John Runkle
Orangeville
Sheriff Fox
Albert Kohl
Board of Pardons
John Beverly
Burns
Clement
Chicago
Minor Items Noted at Local Stores
A set of keys found on the street awaits the owner at J Hoff man s dry goods store. Miss Mattie Hill starts as a clerk at Schulz s grocery. Dr James Neff, visiting from Chicago, is now with Dr Murphy the renowned surgeon. The pension board meets this afternoon. Chas Hawks of Sioux City Ta is visiting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Hoffman
James Neff
Chicago
Murphy
Pension Board
Chas Hawks
Sioux City
Market Close Signals Mixed as Grains Rally
Chicago closing quotes show May wheat at 6944, May corn 823, oats 23. Hog prices rise modestly with light and mixed hogs up to 4.15. Cattle hold firm around 4.35 to 7.35, sheep softer. Exchange gains and drops mix with grain and livestock receipts noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curoago
Board of Trade
Cuoago
C. W. Killen
Fry’s Block
Mayenne
Northwestern
Minneapolis
Duluth
Synod and Evangelist Gather in Monroe Meetings
Reports from yesterday and last night show strong crowds at Monroe Evangelist meetings. Key talks at Embury and First Presbyterian, with emphasis on the Holy Spirit, biblical inerrancy, and activities inviting discussion. The Monroe Times notes a northern Illinois synod conference at Grace Lutheran with fifteen delegates, sermons on tithing and Lutheran distinctives, and plans for future sessions and catechetical instruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
Synod of Northern Illinois
Grace Lutheran Church
Willis S. Heinman
Chicago
J. C. Kauffman
Lena
L. Ford
Sharon
Wis
Kauffman
M. K. Bollinger
McConnell
F. W. Meyer
R. Lazarus
H. M. Brannen
Rockford
O. D. Bartholomew
Davis
Ill
C. P. McLaughlin
D. P. Heltzell
Orangeville
Wim, H. Hartman
Forreston, Ill
The
Young People’s Society
Forreston
Anniversary Roll Call and Banquet at Church
An anniversary roll call and banquet will be held at the church on Wednesday evening, December 13. Dr. W. T. McKee, dean of Francis Schimer Academy at Mt. Carroll, will deliver a free lecture at the Baptist church soon on "Receiving the role."
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. McKee
Francis Schimer Academy
Mt. Carroll
Notes From The Suburbs Correspondent Summary
From Our Own Correspondent reports social visits and local activity in dec four. Matthew and Rater Meyers went to Chicago while Mamie Miller and Jennie Meyers visited Buena Vista. Milk price paid by Creamery for November half is 90 cents per hundred. Local residents visit relatives, attend fall court, and a hypnotist entertains. Uriah Folgate ships stock, neighbors buy wagon, school visits occur, and local societies plan meetings and elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oax
Matthew
Rater Meyers
Chicago
Mamie Miller
Jennie Meyers
Buena Vista
Creamery Company
Ray
Grace Rathbun
Oneco
E. D. Miller
Art
Roy Altenbern
Lena
A. R. Brundage
Mr. Brown
E. Miller
B. H. Brundage
Freeport
Grace
Pearl
Hazel Bender
M.S. Brundage
Kathryn
Durand
Mr. Friar and Son
Burg
Wm. Tobolt
Prof
Blackburn
Uriah Folgate
Ben Lied
Hen. Henke
Cockrell
N. N. Ermold
N. Becker
Harlem Center
Buena Vi
Open Letter on Ferry Piano Shop Health Retirement Sale
C R Ferry retires from piano and organ business due to ill health and seeks a new climate. Stock offered at wholesale or near half price for ten days starting Dec 6 at Perry's old stand 58 Stephenson Street Freeport Illinois. Second hand items available with easy terms and six percent interest on deferred payments. Special agent W B Brinkerhoff oversees sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Brinkerhoff
C. R. Ferry
Perry’s
Stephenson Street
Freeport
Ills
W. B. Bringernorr
Thanksgiving at the Diveleys and local notes
From Our Own Correspondent McConnell Dec 4 Thanksgiving gatherings at the old homestead marked by Mr. and Mrs. Diveley and families. Alice Shons of Orangeville visited sister Mrs. John Larrow. George Hulbert went to Lena on business. Mrs. Kailey and Wi Cronoble are reported ill. J P Kleckler shipped hogs to Chicago. George Slothower sold hogs weighing 4200 pounds. Royal Neighbors held an officers election Saturday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McConnell
Wm. Diveley
Old Homestead
Alice Shons
Orangeville
John Larrow
George Hulbert
Lena
Wm. Kailey
Harney
Furray
Duke Brundage
Stanley Webster
Winslow
C. Graves
J.P. Kleckler
Chicago
Wi. Cronoble
George Slothower
Royal Neighbors
Local notes from Batuveyville December 4
From Our Own Correspondent reports belated winter arrives delighting coal dealers. Irene Brandt visits from Battle Creek. Hog cholera hits area with farmers losing stock. Kraus Hall revival meetings grow in interest. KE Germain welcomes a nine pound baby boy born December 4. Baileyville M W A to host an oyster supper next week. Thanksgiving pigeon shoot yields top scores by Jack the Ripper and Vosburg. Local youth criticized for revival meeting conduct, warned of possible Oregon trip with sheriff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batuveyville
Irene Brandt
Battle Creek
Mich
Kraus’ Hall
KE. T. Germain
Baileyville Camp
N. Freerksen
Jack the Ripper
MM. Vosburg
Oregon
Ogle County
Cherry camp MWA meeting and December shooting event
Dr E J Hoag W K MecGilligan H Mund and Joe McGilligan attended Cherry camp MWA in Freeport. A grand shooting match is planned for December 21 with turkeys ducks geese and an estimated 600 live pigeons. Local social notes mention visitors and visits from Freeport Pecatonica Dixon Chicago and Iowa along with illness and funeral news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riport
E. J. Hoag
W. K. MecGilligan
H. Mund
Joe McGilligan
Cherry Camp
Freeport
C. L. Loveland
H. A. Foss
Brother
Chicago
John Kruckenberg
Iowa
Christ Meyers
Pecatonica
Ellis Askey
Sarah Kitzmiller
Dr. Ives
E. Askey
H. Snivelyi
Garfield
Old Temperance Hall For Rent With Piano
Hall available for rent at five dollars per evening includes piano inquiries to A. L. Schramling or phone 810 for details read as a local public notice in a twentieth century temperance community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Temperance Hall
A. L. Schramling
Local Notices from Adams Street and Fifth District
A telephone listing at J Hoffman's dry goods store shows number 334. A cinch club gathers this evening at Ed Emerich's residence on Adams Street for an organized social event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Hoffman
Ed Emerich
Adams Street
Dr King's New Life Pills Boost Energy and Health
Bismarck's iron nerve credited to splendid health and indomitable will. The ad touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as a cure for digestive system issues. Uses claim pills develop every power of brain and body. Sold for 25 cents at Winners & Barrell's drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bismarck
Dr. King
Winners & Barrell
Special Assessment Notice For Local Property Owners
Property owners on Exchange street N Galena avenue and Clark avenue are notified that their special tax is due. If unpaid by January 2 1900 a six percent penalty applies under Illinois law. Ten percent rebate is offered on Clark avenue and N Galena avenue. M Bava Garren Special Tax Collector.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams, Carroll, Williams
Exchange Street
N. Galena Avenue
Clark Avenue
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M’kim Post
Beecham
New York Stock Market
Fry’s
Close
Atchinson
Steel W
Brooklyn R
Har Ae Co
Ches. & Ohio A
Cout’l Tobacco
C&g. Lassahyaee
Federal Steel
Manhattan
N.Y
N. Pacific
Ostrom
Embury
First Presbyterian Church
Baptist Church
M.C. A
First Presbyterian
Freeport and Vicinity
Baileyville
Eimmert & Burrell
JOR
L'Wu
Winslow & Cou
S. Bade
C. B. Byerly
Stephenson Streat
E. Bengston
M. V. B. Elson
Stephenson St
Kuehner Bros. Col
Galena Ave. and
Galenash
C. A. McNamara & Co
New Book Store
State Bank
Brown & Dollmeyer
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