Personal Mention Highlights Freeport Figures Traveling
Freeport Illinois notes list movements of residents and friends across Illinois and nearby states. Names include H D Post in Chicago John Schmid in Belvidere Mrs G W Rand visiting Lena Miss Kate Cavanaugh in Chicago and Miss Lizzie Martin back from Rockford others visiting Chicago Dubuque Savanna Monroe Wisconsin and Cola Ia with local duties and social ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. D. Post
Chicago
John Schmid
Belvidere
Mrs. G. W. Rand
Lena
Five Bonestengle Children Taken In By Humane Society
T D Hewitt president of the Humane Society has assumed charge of the five Bonestengle children who were left destitute by their parents. They will be sent to a training school for care after reports of starvation and exposure. Society members are urged to pay dues to John Burrell, treasurer, to support the association’s work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I T. D. Hewitt
The
Humane Society
Hewitt
John Burrell
Catholics to Host German Societies Convention in May
A spring convention of all German Catholic societies in Illinois is planned for May 14 to 16 in the city. Anticipated attendance reaches about 10 000 Curios societies representatives. A temporary city group formed last night to organize the event with J Franz as president and a 22 member executive committee appointed for planning and duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ilinois
Pres.—J. Franz
N. B. Loos
Cor
J. Eberle
Fin
J. Nehus
Treas
Henry Weishar
The Modern Mother Praises Syrup of Figs Remedy
The Modern Mother notes children respond best to the pleasant syrup of Figen for gentle laxative relief. It identifies Syrup of Figs as the true remedy made by the California Fig Syrup Co. The Lexington club plans an important meeting tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California Fig Syrup Co
Lexington Club
Millions Given Away By Generous Drug Firm
The Dr King’s New Discovery proprietors have given away over ten million trial bottles to aid the needy and suffering. The medicine is claimed to cure asthma bronchitis hoarseness and all throat chest and lung diseases. Emmert and Burrell druggists offer a free trial bottle with regular sizes 50c and 1, all bottles guaranteed or money refunded.
Christmas Toys Delight and Educate Young Patrons
Santa Claus returns with a scientifically minded toy haul for city children and earnest parents. Toys this year mix fun with learning, from electric furnished doll houses to gas stoves, dinner sets, and tea sets, plus mechanical animals, trains, and bicycles. Battleships, soldiers, and naval kits appeal to boys while dolls of all ages and roles captivate girls. Some toys teach housekeeping, cooking, and table setting, and even infants get noisy rubber companions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus
Freeport
Teachers Institute at Ridott December 31 Program
The Ridott teachers institute on Saturday December 31 begins at 10 a m. with opening by Ira W Allen and Edith Boehland. Alice C Allen speaks on Language in Primary Grades. John McCracen discusses War with Spain history. Ada Wise covers Composition in Public Schools. Ralph Brace on Illustrative Work. Delegates and Ridott teachers urged to attend with discussions by Marion Kerr Hugh McIntyre M Kate Watson Nina McCulloch and others. Carrie McCracken Eprin Bozurano secretary and chairman invite directors and citizens to participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teachers’ Institute
Ridott
Ira W. Allen
Edith Boehland
Alice C. Allen
Marion Kerr
Spain
John McCracen
Hugh McIntyre
Ada Wise
M. Kate Watson
Ralph Brace
Nina McCulloch
Carrie McCracken
Eprin Bozurano
Deserved Honor for New Commander and Lodge Officers
Hugh Williams named commander of the Grand Army of the Republic post after four and a half years of front line service with the Third Wisconsin. The meeting elected Philip Kneeht senior vice commander and a slate of officers for Rinaldo lodge Knights of Pythias and I O M A units, including Charles Brandt as chancellor commander and J. Rotzler as adjutant. Also announced were officers for Y P A at Salem church and plans for a Kent teachers institute, plus notes on Northwestern Homeopathic Society meetings and a county jail inspection by the grand jury. Divorces granted to two individuals in Judge Shaw's court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. McKimost
Grand Army of the Republic
Eld
Hugh Williams
Williams
Third
Wisconsin Regiment
Oihers
Beon
Enior
Philip Kneeht
Charles Kenna
Dr. Carpenter
Charles Selle
Philip Arno
H. Voss
W. S. Weinhold
Geo. Graham
Fred Drener
John Weisenbaugh
J. Rotzler
F. Weisser
E. §.Rown
J. Freeseman
Rinaldo Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Charles Brandt
Louis Hughes
George Waugh
H. H. Hineline
Geo. Hornberger
E. H. Place
W. P. Putnam
Eli Oettinger
Isador Cohn
Wm. Ascher
George Block
Shaw
Clingman
Fox
Grand Jury Finishes Work and Indicts for Conspiracy
The grand jury finished its work today and adjourned sine die. Indictments returned name Madam Winlake and Charles Sargent for conspiracy tied to obtaining Mrs. Belle Phillips stock through misrepresentation. Charles James Burns and Win. Shaunessey indicted for robberies and receiving stolen items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madam Winlake
Charles Sargent
Belle Phillips
Charles
James Burns
Win. Shaunessey
Minor items from Pearl City and vicinity
Prof R W Burton is visiting the els at Pearl City today. Mrs James P Durst SAU hog of H H pp died at Jacksonvil Fla this morning. Geo Eggert is at Rockford on business for the reeport Hardware Manufacturing Co. Cherry Camp holds an important meeting this evening and full attendance is desired. Mrs J Brubaker of Lancaster township moved to Freeport today and will reside on Union street. The person who lost a gold pin set with pearls can recover by calling the JOURNAL office. Mrs Bailey the Deaconess lost her gold watch last night On North Galena West street Douglas avenue or Green street. The Santa Claus in the show window at Jourdan Stuckenberg's store is receiving letters from children. Henry Dessinger was up from Genoa today engaged to manage Kit Sawyers livery stable at Rockford. Mr Sawyer has been elected sheriff of Winnebago county. Congressman Cannon introduced a bill for a public building at Joliet costing 150000. He noted uncertainty on further buildings this session but filed the bill anyway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Eggert
Rockford
Reeport Hardware Manufacturing Co
Cherry Camp
J. Brubaker
Lancaster Township
Freeport
Union Street
Journal Office
Bailey
Galena
West Street
Douglas Avenue
Green Street
Santa Claus
Jourdan & Stuckenberg
Henry Dessinger
Genoa
Kit Sawyer
Sawyer
Winnebago County
Winter Excursion Rates to Southern Resorts via Southern Ry
Winter excursion tickets to Asheville Hot Springs N C and Florida points go on sale October 15 through Southern Railway and connecting lines. Tickets allow 15 days stopovers and a return until May 31 899. Includes maps schedules and rates. Agents listed in Louisville Chicago and elsewhere. Also notice of cameras Kodaks at Guenther’s Drug Store Cor Galena St and Galena Ave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern
Southern Ry
Asheville
Hot Springs
N. C
Florida
Southern Railway
Wm. H. Tayloe
Louisville
C. A. Baird
J. C. Beam
Chicago
Also Mentioned on This Page
Freeport Daily Journal
Fhdrance Mail
Zocakal Print NG Company
Freeport, Ill
J. J. Wolff
Damascus
A. A. Skeel
Lena Friends
M. E. McHenry
Kate Cavanaugh
Thomas Richards
Eleroy
Daniel Ditzler
Pearl City
Lizzie Martin
J. H. Tice
Boston
R. H. Holder
Sycamore
Lola Altenbern
W. W. Krape
Bert Bridge
Monroe
Wis
A. G. Knorr
P. R. Thompson
Dubuque
Ollie Morehead
Savanna
Carree Emmett
Michigan
Herman Wilson
Ralph
John Carey
Rose
Cola
Fred Wagner
Lockett
Harvey Woolford
Pennsylvania
Dan Keller
Warren
Winslow
Mr. Keller
Board of Supervisors
Oys
Tle
Holidom
Herbert Spencer
Willow
M’kim
Bradder Lodge
Joe Brandt
F. Luederman
J. Smeltman
R. Landgraf
S. Ortmeier
Ale Legren
C. Trautwein
Philip Wessinger
Fred Harrismeier
H. Duestelmeier
John Meno
Klaus Huisenga
J Brandt
Dr. Voigt
Young People’s Alliance of the
Salem Evangelical Church
Geo. Lubbers
Chris Gassmund
Anna Molter
Charles Lenz
John Gassmund
Lillie Molter
Kent
Adda Frazier
J. H. Shulenberger
Mra. A. Deisher
J. [Idwards
W. Ditzler
Anna Meyers
W. W. Buckley
G. W. Miller
Winnifred Fablinger
U.S
R. W. Burton
Apa
Northwestern Homeopathic Society
Brewster House
Drs. Franklin
Bridge
Elgin
Tinman
Dundes
Hillard
Cleary
Andrew S. Hart
Margaret Simm
Wm. J. Simm
Compliment Clingman
Prof
Els
James P. Durst
H. H. Pp
Jacksonvil, Fla
Cannon
Joliet
Hood
Army
America
Guenther’s Drug Store
Galena St
Galena Ave
Astori
Jess
Clamande
Atc
J. J. Nagle
Prin
Blast Bldg
Stephenson County
Gambiner Bros., One Price Clothiers
Inois
Hub
Stephenson Street
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