Personal mentions cite travel and visits across towns
A string of short notes lists individuals visiting friends or traveling for business. Names include Al Dresser in Hanover, Harry Welsh to Dubuque, Judge O E Heard to Chicago, and many others visiting Beloit, Freeport, Chicago, Elkhart, Polo, Belvidere, Springfield, Danville, Dixon, Quincy, and Champaign. Several entries note trips for business loans, art conventions, or family visits, with destinations such as Kansas City, Chicago, and Danville.
Illnesses and Injuries Among Local Residents
E B Hall American Express agent in the city is reported somewhat improved after a week of critical illness. Boiler maker Earl Barth at Illinois Central shops dislocated a finger on his right hand Saturday afternoon. Charles Allen of Centralia, long at Globe hospital, was moved to his brother Martin Allen’s home yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. B. Hall
American Express
Earl Barth
Illinois Central
Charles Allen
Centralia
Globe Hospital
Martin Allen
South End
Heir to Fortune Visits Ill Husband in Chicago
Mrs Charles Walters travels to Chicago to see her husband who is ill with lumbago. Walters once worked as conductor on the Rockford and Interurban lines and has learned he inherits a fortune from a Danish relative. He has taken the first payment, bought a farm near Janesville, and will move his family from Freeport to make their future home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. R. Zaipf
Kansas City
William O. Wright
Chicago
Charles J. Bentley
Beloit
Friends
L. L. Ross
Walnut
L. A. Munn
Cedar Falls
Iowa
Freeport
Mabel Altenburn
Lena
Vera Hoyman
Robert Davidson
Batavia
LeRoy
C. A. Karnell
Elkhart
Ind
Charles Walters
Walters
Rockford and Interurban
Denmark
Janesville
Death of Giles Taylor Near Century Mark in Union Iowa
Word comes of Giles Taylor's death in Union Iowa on Sunday. He would have turned 100 next month. His niece Mrs. Alice J. Wasecn of this city will attend the Lena funeral tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Giles Taylor
Union
Iowa
Taylor
Alice J. Wasecn
Lena
City Council Tonight Sets Limited Agenda
The monthly city council meeting tonight will consider little business. An ordinance will be presented to enlarge the powers of the chief fire marshal.
Freeport Canton Invited to Military Parade Event
Freeport Canton and Patriarche Mill taal are invited to a forthcoming military fordomornn event. Officials from bi Bvited coordinate preparations, with attendees expected to include regional units and local dignitaries for a formal display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport Canton
Milltaal
Masons to Hold Five Schools of Instruction This Year
Masonic schools of instruction designated by Alexander Bell grand master of the grand lodge A F A M of Illinois will be held in Olney Jaranite City Danville Aurora and Rock Island on scheduled January February and March dates. Three sessions daily begin at 9 am with instruction in the three degrees and actual conferment on candidates at each site. Rock Island session noted as most convenient for Freeport Masons attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic
Alexander H. Bell
Grand Lodge
Tinois
Olney
Jaranite City
Danville
Aurora
Rock Island
Board of Grand Examiners
Charles H. Martin
Bridgeport
Borden
Chicago
A. H. Scrogin
Lexington
Richard F. Morrow
Virden
Charlies
DeHart
Carthage
Freeport
Election of officers at local Masonic bodies
Annual meetings for the election of officers will be held at Freeport Council No 39 R and S M Tuesday Dec 8 Western Star Monday Dec 14 Freeport Chapter No 23 R A M Tuesday Dec 15 Excelsior lodge No 97 A F and A M Friday Dec 18 Evergreen lodge No 170 A F and A M Monday Dec 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport Council
Western Star
Freeport Chapter
Excelsior Lodge
A. F
A. M
Evergreen Lodge
Masonic lodge events listed for week
Monday Evergreen lodge to confer the M M degree Tuesday Council of Royal and Select Masters to elect officers Wednesday Lodge of Perfection Friday Excelsior lodge to confer the M M degree followed by a banquet
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evergreen Lodge
Council of Royal and Select Masters
Lodge of Perfection
Excelsior Lodge
Illinois Rebekah Lodge Elects Carrie Hoffman Deputy
A December Saturday gathering of Ilinois Rebekah lodge No. 259 covered standard lodge business and nominations. Carrie Hoffman was recommended as deputy grand master of the state. A candidate was admitted in regular form and Mrs. Mary A. Wise received a reception for her new role as left supporter of the vice president of the state assembly. The presentation by Mrs. M. E. Tenney praised Wise’s devotion to the lodge and herself. Refreshments followed a social hour, with Busy Bee members in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ilinois Rebekah Lodge
Carrie Hoffman
McKnight
Tenney
Stein
Mary A. Wise
State Assembly
M. E. Tenney
Wise
Lodge
George Washington Legion Regular Meeting Notice
The George Washington Legion of Norlina PL will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday at 8 o clock in November 2008. Several officers will be elected a new class will be initiated and important business will be transacted. Refreshments will be served at the close of the work. A good attendance is desired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Washington Legion
N. PL Ou
Officers Nominated for Local 840 Musicians Union
Officers were nominated yesterday for Local No 840 American Federation of Musicians and the election will be held on the coming Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Federation of Musicians
Ladies of the G AR to Elect Officers at CG ALR Hall
The Ladies of the G A R will meet Wednesday afternoon at CG ALR hall for the election of officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CG. Alr. Hall
Elections of the Week Schedule from Various Groups
Freeport Camp and Royal Neighbors hold meetings from December 8 to December 11. Court Mohawk and Royal Arcanum meet December 9. Owls meet December 8, Plattdeutsch Gilde December 2 or 3 unspecified. J A to B of Th BEL No 290 December 9, LA to ORC December 11. W C On EK December 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport Camp
Cherry Blossom
Royal Neighbors
Court Mohawk
Independent Order of Foresters
Royal Arcanum
Th. Bel
L. A
W. C
Long Service in Woodman Camp
Boone camp No. 52 of Belvidere claims their consul A. Passet is the veteran leader with more than twenty-one consecutive years in office and elected for the twenty-second consecutive term, signaling notable tenure in the Modern Woodmen of America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodman Camp
Woodmen of America
United States
Boone Camp
Belvidere
A. ¢. Passett
Belvidere Woodmen Seek Record Loyalty Challenge
Belvidere Woodmen aim to hear from any camp that can challenge their loyalty record to one man, Consul Fassett, a circuit clerk of Boone County and a well known Grand Army man. He has held office longer and been elected more times than any other man in the United States, a fact noted across the world as there are no Modern Woodmen outside the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Belvidere
Consul Fassett
Boone County
Reader Mrs. Kate Wisner McClusky Delights Freeport Club
Evanston entertainer Mrs. Kate Wisner McClusky gave a vivid reader performance in a Freeport Woman's club meeting portraying A Modern Madonna. Her mimicry from Mammy Seeley to the sobbing child and uncle drew strong audience emotion. a return engagement at the Grand Opera House would fill the venue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate Wisner McClusky
Evanston
Freeport Woman's Club
McClusky
Mrs. McClusky
Mammy Seeley
Sleighing is Good as Freeport Snow Deepens
Freeport and surrounding country are blanketed by snow with several inches on Sunday snow began Saturday night and lingered for days. Temperatures range near zero to four above. Merchants report brisk trade while trains and streetcars run on schedule despite the winter weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Aldermen Probe Officer Vick Over Clifton Hotel Incident
The city police committee chaired by Gibber Bauscher and McGovern met yesterday to review charges against Officer Vick. A man named Marks testified that Vick struck him Saturday at the Clifton hotel. Vick received fifteen days without pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gibber
Bauscher
McGovern
Freeport Rockford Debate Spurs Varied Local Hope
The Rockford Star reports cautious optimism for the December 18 scholastic debate between Freeport and Rockford. Freeport has won eight of nine in past contests and is ready to proceed, while Rockford faces a firmer grind with less experience and tougher odds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockford
Freeport
Vermperance Lecture at Free Methodist Church
Mrs Eunice Haly, temperance lecturer, speaks tonight at the Free Methodist church. Attend and you will be amply paid in insight and persuasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vermperance
Patrons urged to express thanks with a favor
A brief note requests patrons to show appreciation by mouthing a kind word or offering a small gesture to those who served them, framing it as a courtesy to staff.
Butter Debate Put Before Attorney General In Fight
The Elgin butter dispute moves to Attorney General Bonaparte as Elgin mills seek to transfer court action from Pennsylvania to Illinois Chicago circuit court. D. I. Wood Butter Co and Elgin board of trade push to protect Elgin Creamery Butter status and restrict outsiders from using the Elgin name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonaparte
DeGoy B. Kilis
10.Fe. Wood Butter Company
Pennsylvania
Elgin
United States Circuit Court of
Ilinois
Chicago
Elgin Courier
B. S. Pearsall
Elgin Board of Trade
Board of Trade
Illinois
Ellis
Washington, D. C
L. B. Judson
Lee B. Judson
Elgin, Tinois
Hnlgin Creamery
Town
Wisconsin
Elgin Creamery
Dependent
Ilnois
D. I. Wood Butter Company
Newman
Pearsall
D. i. Wood
Wood
South Wayne
Oleomargarine Fight to Lift Federal Embargo
The text notes a coming congressional battle in winter between butter makers and oleomargarine manufacturers. Both houses will pursue repeal of the federal embargo on butterine production as manufacturers seek enforcement of the pure food act.
Y M C A Concert by Eva Bartlett Macy Company
A large company of artists known for artistic excellence and popular appeal will perform at the Y M C A tomorrow evening. Miss Macy is highlighted as a standout entertainer, noted for her reading and banjo talents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eva Bartlett-Macy
Miss Macy
Miss Macey Recital Praised Nationwide For Versatility
The article lauds Miss Macey as a gifted pianist and music interpreter with hundreds of engagements this season. Endorsements from St Louis and Macon praise her recitations, readings, and banjo. Audiences nationwide have praised her versatility. the Y M C A program promises a distinctive, highly entertaining show beginning at 8 15 PM and requiring prompt seating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Miss Macey
Macon
Miss
Heir
Y M C A Notes Ahead of Season Opener at Dixon
The Y M C A basketball team opens its season Thursday at Dixon. The fast squad has shown strength in recent practices and has faced High school five before. Beloit Mt Morris college Monroe and other games are on the schedule. The Toastmaster's club meets Wednesday night with a prepared program. The L N T club will skip its regular meeting tomorrow night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dixon
Beloit
Mt. Morris College
Monroe
L. N. T. Club
Bishop Hughes Birthday and Career Milestones
Bishop Edwin Holt Hughes of the Methodist Episcopal church was born in Moundsville West Virginia on December 7 1866. He studied at West Virginia University and Ohio Wesleyan University graduating in 1889 and 1892 from Boston University Theological School. He served Newton Centre and Malden Massachusetts before becoming president of DePauw University in 1903 and later bishop by the Baltimore General Conference. He has served as a trustee of the Carnegie Foundation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Holt Hughes
Methodist Episcopal Church
Moundsville
W. Va
Virginia
University of West Virginia
Ohio Wesleyan University
Boston
Boston University Theological School
Methodist Episcopal
Newton Centre
Mass
Malden
DePauw University
Greencastle
Ind
Baltimore
Hughes
Carnegie Foundation
Elaborate supper planned by First M. B. Church Brotherhood
The Methodist Brotherhood of the First M. B. church is preparing a complimentary supper for the Ladies' Aid society next Wednesday evening. Men will prepare and serve the meal and donate proceeds to the ladies. A menu item notes rabbit porple, with rabbits to be procured by a Brotherhood marksmen committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Brotherhood of the First M. B. Church
Ladies’ Aid Society
Resignation Action Postponed for Baptist Pastor Beynon
At a Sunday morning meeting the Baptist congregation voted to allow Rev. W. H. Beynon to withdraw his resignation. His duties terminate January 31. He missed last evening’s service due to ill children. A quarantine stood but should lift today as the children improve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Congregation
W. H. Beynon
Gas Exposition Draws Freeport Officials
WT F Runner general manager of Freeport Gas Light and Coke company departed for Chicago to attend the gas exposition at the First Regiment armory. Assistant manager B Trueblood leaves tomorrow. Numerous applications for admission tickets have been filed at the local office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Runner
Freeport Gas Light & Coke Company
Chicago
First Regiment
Tickets Left for Grand Display at Armory Event
A few tickets remain for a big display at the armory. It will be richly decorated and lit by 125 five burner arcs and many smaller lights. A cooking demonstration will be held with many young ladies serving to ensure everyone enjoys a square meal.
I cured a cold sore with Bucklen's Amica Salve
Leo F. Zelinaki of 68 Gibson St Buffalo New York says he cured the most annoying cold sore with Bucklen's Amica Salve. He applied it once daily for two days and all trace of the sore disappeared. Sold under guarantee at Jos Emmert's drug store 265c.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo F. Zelinaki
Gibson St
Buffalo
N. Y
Bucklen
Jos
Ten Cent Music Arrangements At Ruch’s Store
Ruch's Ten Cent Dept. store announces 10 cent pricing on popular music from major publishers. Customers can hear music titles such as Rainbow, Are You Sincere, Moon Winks, When the Moon Plays Peek-a-boo, and more while shopping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruch
Ten Cent Dept
Theargest Music Publishers
Mies Hershberger Opens Dressmaking Shop in Union Street
Mies Hershberger debuts dressmaking service at 164 Union Street offering custom garments under the new phone line Black 640. Local residents invited to visit and place orders for tailored attire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mies Hershberger
Phone Black
Union St
Also Mentioned on This Page
Freeport Journal
International Typoraphical Union
al. Dresser
Hanover
Harry Welsh
Dubuque
Judge O. E. Heard
G. Harvelle
Red Oak
Walter Mack
John Metzger
Kankakee
Mrs
Joseph Metzger
Eva Nohe
Misses Ohe
A. G. Frick
Kansas
Oklahoma
Taylor & Frick
Robert Schwarz
Charles Demeter
Master Painters
Michael, McGurk
Martha
Agnes Carmody
Theodore Janssen
Ottawa
Margaret Graff
William Graff
Douglas Avenue
C. O. DeMoore
Marian
Quincy
F. W. Eril
John Baumgartner
Albert Baumgartner
Mies Harjorie Leigh
Frances Schimer
Mt. Carroll
J. R. Leigh
George Schmelzle
George
State University
Champaign
City Council
Joureal
Grand Lodge OF
Masonic Elections
Rebekah Lodge
N. P
Ladies of the
G. AR
Plattdeutsch Gilde
Woman's Club
Kate McLusky
Vickes
Fleteen
Butter Company
Rigin
Bigin
EVA Bartlett Macey Company
Miss Macry
Bishop Hughes
Mama's, Sausage Factory
Welcone
Pleros
Kendrede
Mensonde
Dispensary Medical Association
Pierce
Rev. W. MH. Beynon
Stephenson St
Mary
Ibissell
Sweeper
Bissell
Kuehner Bros. Furniture
THE
Adams St
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