Personal Record H E Fishers and visitors in Freeport
A Long list of residents and visitors record daily movements to and from Freeport. Names include H E Fishers going to Polo, Samuel Friedly to Polo, S N Swan to Chicago, J D Lilley in Chicago, Frank Galt of Sterling at the Elgin trial, John S Wetzel and E A Frederickson in city and Madison, Mrs George Deutch visiting from Belvidere, J F Barkers from Cuba City, M C Blade from Milwaukee, Lee A Hibbard from Sterling, Mies Mary Briges from Sterling, Mrs Sarah Lower from Brookville, Harry Shope bound for Harrisburg and Shippensburg PA, Porter Hamilton from Cedar Rapids IA, J B Thomas from Davenport IA, Mies Ellen Sears from Toledo IA, J W Smith from Rockford, W S Dennis from Dubuque, Mr and Mrs W J Benleigh from Sterling at the Elgin trial, T W Wood from Harperville KS, A C Weise returns from Springfield, Mrs Charles Lower and Miss Olive Lower from Brookville IL, Henry Althott from Lancaster bound to Bloomington, William Ascher and Ed Kraft back from Benton WI after lead mine work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. N. Swan
Chicago
J. D. Lilley
Frank Galt
Sterling
Elgin
John S. Wetzel
E. A. Frederickson
Madison
Freeport
George Deutch
Belvidere
J. F. Barkers
Cuba City
Freeport Friends
M. C. Blade
Milwaukee
Lee A. Hibbard
Mies Mary Briges
Sarah Lower
Brookville
Edward Schinig
Harry Shope
Harrisburg
Shippensburg
Porter Hamilton
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
A. C. Weise
Springfield
Charles Lower
Olive Lower
Ill
Henry Althott
Lancaster
Bloomington
William Ascher
Ed Kraft
Benton
Wis
Local notices and events in Freeport crowds
Freeport lodge of perfection meets this evening and a K of C hall ladies day is planned for tomorrow. Christmas gift wall mottoes offered at Settlement home and a card party at IX of G hall tomorrow evening. Trinity church ladies host a waffle supper on Saturday Dec 21 at the K of P hall. Lena orchestra returning from Winslow plays in Freeport this morning. Dr J S Halland, 72, is in critical condition at Rockford hospital, residence Lanark IL. Grace Episcopal Sunday school children must be at church 3 46 to 4 tomorrow for the Passion Play. St Johns ladies aid meet tomorrow evening with important business. Trinity United Evangelical church teachers meeting and prayer service in basement Thursday evening. large attendance requested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. of C. Hall
Court of Honor
Lena
Freeport
Winslow
J.S. Halland
Rockford Hospital
Lanark
Grace Episcopal Sunday School
Ladies’ Aid Society
St. John’s Church
Trinity United Evangelical Church
Disorderly conduct fines at police court report
In police court this morning Byron Kurtz was fined 1 and costs for disorderly conduct amid growing complaints about a gang in the streetcar company waiting room. A second drunk pleaded guilty to the same offense and paid 1 and costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byron Kurtz
Streeve Car Company
Kurtz
Freeport Pioneer John Nuesse Dies After Illness
John Nuesse a longtime Freeport resident died at his home 100 Cottonwood Street after three weeks of bronchial trouble He was born February 19 1829 in Westphalia Germany came to America in 1848 and married Elizabeth Cossman in Freeport March 27 1857 Survived by his wife four daughters and three sons sister Mrs M Sauer of LeMars Iowa Funeral services planned with many relatives expected to attend He was a former city employee and church member with deep community ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Nuesse
Freeport
Cottonwood Street
Westphalia
Germany
America
Elizabeth Cossman
Neusse
Tie
Middle West
St. Joseph's Church
St. Joseph's Society
Elizabeth Nuesse
S. K. Loos
Chicago
William Washburn
N. A. Backus
Henry Nuesse
Mary Nuesse
John
Frank
Moline
M. Sauer
LeMars
Iowa
William Ruthe
Lippe Detmold
Foley Street
St. John’s Church
Fred
August
Henry
F. Holke
City
Officers Elected for Freeport Council No 89 and Others
Freeport Council No 89 Royal and Select Masters elected Thrice Illustrious Master Frank F Rogers Deputy Illustrious Master J B Munn Principal Conductor of Work Dr E H Place Treasurer Dr J B Fair Recorder Chas C Wolf Chaplain Geo W Graham Captain of Guard A Wallahan Conductor of Ceremonies C L Hermann Steward A F E Beeler Sentinel F L Stewart Sons of Veterans officer election postponed until Friday Cherry Blossom camp RN A elects officers tonight Freeport camp Woodview to elect officers tomorrow Busy Bee Rebekah lodge to nominate officers Thursday Independent Order of Foresters to elect officers tonight
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport Council
Royal
Frank F. Rogers
J. B. Munn
E. H. Place
J. BF. Fair
Chas
C. Wolf
Geo. W. Graham
A. Wallahan
C. L. Hermann
A. F E. Beeler
F. L. Stewart
Sons of Veterans
Cherry Blossom Camp
Freeport Camp
Woodview
Busy Bee Rebekah Lodge
Independent Order of Foresters
Protests Over Rail Service Prompt Local Action Demands
Galena merchants sign a petition urging Illinois Central officials to restore better service after a schedule change hurting holiday trade. Monroe Times reports calls for morning local trains and the possible use of motor cars to provide economical, elastic passenger service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois Central
Monroe
Galena
A. H. Hansen
Minois Central
Freeport
Warren
Chicago
Illinois
Illinois Central Road
Jo Daviess County
Ilinois Central Road
Jury In Arson Case Completes Swearing In Panel
The Kigin arson trial moved forward as the jury was sworn in this morning with four new members joining yesterday. Testimony included insurance and testimony from reporters and court staff. up to 34 witnesses were noted from the prior trial, with many called again. The Supervisors' session followed, approving finance and Rock Grove bridge work with a county share around $700 and two Kent bridges totaling $3,100.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kigin
M. A. Rees
Miler
Julius Bauscher
W. G. Scott
Harry Deerey
Charles Zahn
William Spellman
Lee Madden
Heard
Fr. M. Bbbersole
Continental Insurance Company
Byers
Dixon Telegraph
A. C. Gossman, Jr
Mt. Carroll
Shell
Elgin
Chicago
Board of Supervisors
Rock Grove
Dow
W. N. Shons
Kent Bridges
William H. Shons
Missionary Circle Highlights Women Immigration Education
The Young People’s Missionary Society of Trinity United Evangelical Church met at 45 High Street with Miss Edyth Youngeblut. They discussed Women’s Work for Immigrant Women, added new subscribers to Missionary Tidings, and ordered next year’s texts Gloria Christi and Citizens of Tomorrow. One new member joined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young People’s Missionary Society of
Trinity United Evangelical Church
Edyth Youngeblut
High Street
Toastmasters Hear Speeches at YMCA Meeting
The YMCA Toastmasters club met with twenty seven men. A fine oyster supper followed the program. Frank Furat acted as toast master. Speakers Fargher Manus Hoefer Carnahan and Krape delivered talks. Fargher displayed notable wit. The next meeting in January will discuss immigration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toastmaster's Club
Y. M.C. A. Iwenty
Frank Furat
Fargher
Manus
Hoefer
Carnahan
Krape
Death of Mrs Enos DeButts in Pontiac Ill noted
The late Mrs Enos DeButts died Monday night in Pontiac Illinois. She was a sister of T J Middlekauff of Freeport Ta Nf Mid dekauff of Wichita Kaw and Miss Mary C Middlekauff of Marshalltown Town Burial will be at Ade line on Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enos DeButts
Pontiac
Ill
T. «J. Middlekauff
Freeport
Middekauff
Witchita
Kaw
Mary C. Middlekauff
Marshalltown
Town
Adeline
Plumbers Union Ball Promises Big Attendance
Tonight at Lexington hall the annual ball and card party of the Plumbers Gas Fitters and Steam Mitters union No S28 will be held. Gibler's orchestra provides music for the dance. Prizes include a chocolate set, goblets, and a carving set for cards and silk umbrella for second prize in men’s division. Dancing begins at 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington Hall
Gibler
Mien
Sis
Warren News Notices and Local Marriages in December
From Our Own Correspondent Warren December items include the funeral of Mrs. Flaherty, travels to California by John Hocking and family, church services at the Baptist church, the marriage of Miss Kitty Bayne to Horace Diffenbaugh in Warren, attendance at a Chicago fat stock show, death of William Gundry, Mrs. Mary Dawson’s Champaign visit, social returns of Mrs. William Mills and Mrs. Sullivan from Chicago, Lester Landy’s return with his bride, George Lindsty and Ethel Rowe’s marriage in Wayne Wisconsin, Pearl Row and D. Lawrence Clark’s wedding east of Warren, and a Sacred Opera by the Presbyterian church set for December 18 and 12 in Warren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
Flaherty
John Hocking
California
The
Baptist Church
Kitty Bayne
Horace Diffenbaugh
Chicago
Chiceago
Willian Gundry
Mary Dlawson
Champaign Das
William Mills
Sullivan
Lester Landy
Decorah
Cheoarge Liindsty
Ethel Rowe
Wayne
Wis
Pearl Row
Lawrence Clark
Presbyterian Church
Miss Anna Bonn Weds Fred Warner In Saward Ceremony
Miss Anna Bonn daughter of Mr and Mrs Jacob Bonn of Freeport married Fred Warner today at noon in Saward TIL at the home of Mr and Mrs George Wise uncle and aunt of the bride The couple plan a honeymoon in Freeport then a farm near Seward The bride was born in Freeport educated there and in Seward The groom is a prominent young farmer and a Dixon college graduate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Gonna
Anna Bonn
Jacob Bonn
Freeport
Saward, Til
Fred Warner
George Wise
Seward
Crucifixion Tonight at First Presbyterian Church
Stainers Crucifixion to be performed at the First Presbyterian Church tonight under the Young People's Society. Chorus of about fifty voices and an orchestra of ten pieces will be led by Dr. M. Baumgartner who has conducted similar works in the city.
Poultry Prices From Benj Quigley & Co Exchange Street
Incomplete ad lists spring chickens and hens with unclear prices. The notice appears from Benj Quigley & Co on Exchange Street, offering poultry at set rates but the figures are obscured in the text. Continuous garbled wording suggests a dated sales notice from a local shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chomoso
Benj. Quigley &Co
VIG Exchange St
Germania stag Party Planned by Social Committee
Germania members plan a lively stag party with various diversions. Billiards pond and cards will entertain attendees with prizes awarded. A big feast will follow the contests, promising a jolly time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germania Party
Mother's club program at Settlement home tomorrow
A very excellent program has been prepared for the Mother's club at the Settlement home tomorrow afternoon. Miss Clark will present a paper titled The Ma doting with pictures illustrating the subject, and a very large attendance is expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mother's Club
Clark
Preeport Chub Party Announces Club Dance Night
The Preeport club plans a dance and card event featuring a live DJ and dancing at the Eloukh venue with jacky Tabrorraan as host and curds served during the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacky
Bonds Offered by Former Freeporters for Stephanson County Company
Former Freeport residents in distant towns solicit offers for sale a portion of 6 percent bonds of the Stephanson County Pel ephone Co in $200 denominations. The holder, Co FOO Groh and Gau, recommends these bonds as a first class investment and will answer inquiries. 126 bw I. A. Herrick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephanson County Pelephone Co
FOO Groh
Gau
I. A
Herrick
Mayer & Parson's Mortgage Loans This Week
Mayer and Parson offer real estate mortgage loans at six percent interest this week. Located at 17 South Galena Avenue, the firm advertises small loans with favorable terms for homeowners seeking quick financing.
Buckten's Ame Salve for Piles and Wounds
Prominent merchant O. S. Woolever of Riansville North Carolina praises Buckten's Ame Salve for curing his piles twenty years ago and claims it heals every sore wound burn or abrasion. Available at Joseph Hoimert's drug store for 26 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. SS. Woolever
Daily Journal Delivery Ad Lists Citywide Offer
The Daily Journal announces citywide home delivery available for 10 cents a week. The notice emphasizes affordable access to local news for residents across the area.
Remarkable cure tale for electric Bitters claim
Nicribitin Brown of Winterton New York recalls doctors misdiagnosed his illness as heart disease kidney trouble blood poison stomach and liver trouble. After one bottle of electric Bitters he reports full recovery, praising the remedy as superior to five doctors. Guaranteed to cure blood poison weakness and stomach liver and kidney complaints by Joseph Midiert diagnost. 60e.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicribitin Brown
Winterton
N. Y
Joseph Midiert
From Our Own Correspondent J Shannon Dec 10
J Curtis and Wife spent Tuesday in Freeport. Wade Boyle of Lanark spent days with his parents. Mrs I A Barnes spent Wednesday in Freeport. Zoe Willey visiting relatives at Anamosa Iowa. Kraker Christman and Bender spent Friday in Freeport. Shauer and wife and Andrew Fry and wife were passengers to Freeport Friday. Luther Hicks spent Saturday in Freeport. Clara and Josie Kraker spent Monday in Freeport. B B Boyle and wife were Lanark passengers Friday evening. Vera Scharman entertaining friends from Milledgeville. Kampmeier Kielman were passengers to Freeport Saturday. Jennie Braman spent Friday and Saturday in Lanark. C Boyle and wife Lanark visited Shannon relatives. Hazel Boyle entertained friends Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J Shannon
Freeport
Clara
Josie Kraker
B. B. Boyle
Lanark
Vera Scharman
Milledgeville
Kampmeier
Kielman
Jennie Braman
C. Boyle
Shannon
Hazel Boyle
Nleroy Community Notes Include Meetings And Visits
From Our Own Correspondent Nleroy December 10 Quarterly meeting set for U B Church December 14 and 15 Revival services planned at J B church this week Mrs M B H Warris visited Freeport last week Bryan visit drew crowds A J Bennett family returned from Anthon and Sheldon after a week’s visit Miss Minnie Blesemeier and Miss Alta Thaas of Lena vacationed with relatives Miss Tillie Death visited W H Shans at Freeport Robert Cheeseman with Babb and Lows spent Monday on Mt Carrall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. BH. Warris
Freeport
Fred Fluegel
Bryan. Mir
Bennett
Anthon
Sheldon
J. B. Church
Minnie Blesemeier
Alta Tlaas
Lena
Centennial society notes from Charles City area
Centen nial items mention Mr and Mrs Henry Koerner Toft at their home near Charles City after a month with their son Pheo and family Nora Goethe traveled to Aurora Nebraska to visit relatives Pheo will attend a spelling school in the Centennial school hosts on Friday evening December Everyone welcome Edward Woertger spent time with his wife Quarterly meeting and church services held at Cerin AL Wt church Rev Pavatan of Basswood led the services A Christmas entertainment planned at the German M I church with a strong program in preparation
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Koerner Toft
Charles City
Pheo
Nora Goethe
Siveday
Pavatan
Basswood
M. i
Pearl City church to reopen after extensive renovations
Pearl City I December 10 Special to the Journal The Pearl City Aion church of the Evangelical association is ready to reopen its house of worship. The old building stood forty three years but new improvements have produced a practically new church. The opening program includes sermons and communion services led by pastors from Freeport and Northwestern College president Dr H J Kickhoefer. The renovation was completed by a dedicated building committee and many friends are expected to attend. The event promises a season of refreshing and divine blessings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl City
Aion Church
the Evangelical Association
W. H. Kuhiemeier
W. A. Koertner
Will Kuhlemeier
Simon Kuhlemeier
F. C. Brinkmecier
Samuel Kuhlemeier
G. J. Degenkalb
W. Klingbeil
Freeport
Oak Street Church
W. B. Rilling
W. Brand
H. J. Kieckhoefer
Northwestern College
Kickhoefer
Altenbern Buys Sechler Home in Lena Area
W H Altenbern, after losing his home in a fire, buys Rev Joseph Sechler residence on Schuyler Street and plans future rebuilding on his farm. Lena notes mention church work, funeral, and local visits amid town activity and travel updates.
Savanna Talks Militia Formation Amid Recruitment Efforts
Savanna pursues a militia plan with no full company yet. The Morrison company may be mustered out and Savanna would raise 66 recruits for the Sixth Regiment to form a new company. Already 20 young Savannan volunteers have signaled willingness to join.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savanna
State Guard
Morrison
Savana
Beloit Plans High School Debate League
Beloit Janesville Freeport and Rockford High schools will form a debating league under a new constitution. The league will schedule questions and timing, with Freeport and Rockford joining Beloit Janesville for possible debates. Final contest to be held in the college chapel during the interscholastic basketball tournament with a trophy for the winner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beloit
Janesville
Rockford
Freeport
Philip Kennedy
Increscent Society
Miss Hortense Nielson Stars in A Doll's House at Grand Opera
Miss Hortense Nielson arrives from Chicago with her company to present Ibsen's A Doll's House at the Grand Opera House tonight. Her portrayal of Nora is praised as one of the era's most challenging lead roles by this renowned interpreter of modern drama.
The Cutest Girl in Town on Friday Night
Miss Jessie Mae Hall known as the Dainty Doll Comedienne will appear Friday night in a new musical comedy The Cutest Girl in Town written for her by a noted dramatist. She stars with a company of thirty including a show girl chorus in the production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie Mae Hall
Comedienne
This Date in History Highlights 18th to 19th Century Events
A compact register of historical notes including Llewellyn’s death in 1284, Pilgrim fathers arriving at Plymouth in 1620, James I fleeing to France, 1699 Swedish victory over Muscovites, and Niagara burning during American actions. Also Indiana’s 19th statehood, Atherton Gag law in 1830s, Charleston fire, and Washington centennial commemoration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Llewellyn
Lhandowyer
Plymouth Rock
James
France
Narga
Niagara
Atherton
House of Representatives
Congress
Washington
Psug
Atlanta
Rev Steffens Named City Missionary in Pittsburg
Rev Cornelius M Steffens secretary of the German Presbyterian Theological School of the Northwest at Dubuque has been elected city missionary of the world’s largest presbytery in Pittsburg and will accept.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steffens
Pittsburg
Dubuque
Cornelite M. Steffens
German Presbyterian Theological School of the Northwest
Wonderland of South Dakota Heals Boy With Discovery
In Mound City Mrs Id D Clapp reports a near death case of lung and throat trouble. Exhausting coughing fits ceased after using Dey Kings New Discovery. The medicine is guaranteed for coughs colds throat and lung troubles by Joseph Mromert druggist. Trial bottle free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Dakota
Mound City
Id. D. Clapp
Chippy
Besan
Dey
King
Joseph Mromert
City News Item: Suburban Trial Opened For Ten Cents
A brief city notice notes a plan to offer access to city services for ten cents weekly. Officials are evaluating feasibility and residents may be affected by the pricing change.
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Daily Journal
Sunda
Journal, Gay, Orcep' CO
Bicmen Mat
Noe
Freeport Journal
International Typograpical Union
Excelsior Lodge
A. F
A. M
Evergreen Lodge
A. Fe
8. M
Freeport Commandery No
K. T
H. £. Fishers
Polo
Samuel Friedly
J. B. Thomas
Davenport
Mies Ellen Sears
Toledo
J. W. Smith
W.S. Dennis
W. J. Benleigh
T. W. Wood
Harperville, Kan
Sister
Mrs
A. M. Woodside
Freeport Lodge of Perfection
St. Agnes’ Guild
F. A. Read's
Journal
Freepcast
Tral
Freeport Business
Tue Timeis Central
Railroad Commission
Wisconsin Central
Portage
Evers Railroad
Phevv
Europe
Raibroads
Court House
Y. P.M. S. Meeting
Mrs. Enos
Rick
Germania Stag Party
Chub
Ffere
Kleroy
U. B
Centennial
Pearl City Church
W. H. Altenbern
Joseph Sechler
Schuyler Street
Phidian Art Club
Miss Naramore
Misa Winona King
Methodist Church
Pasoling
Methodist
Ones
Little Clarence Boeke
Loofbourrow
Bahr
German Lutheran Church
Horace Spiller
Arhouse
W. W. Kremer
Philip Musser
Militia
Grand
Frank M. Hilderbrandt
Fteapore
Majestic Theatre
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