Social Round of Local Clubs and Military Ball
Miss Mabel Boedeker hosted the L O club gathering at Shawnee street with about a dozen guests enjoying games and music. Souvenirs went to euchre winners Miss Susan Kane and C Fred Piper. a luncheon followed. Company L held a full dress uniform military ball with red white and blue decor and late dancing. Mrs George Kline and Mrs S A Douglas planned card gatherings this afternoon, and Martha Washington garrison women announced a Tuesday card party at the K of G hall with prizes for winners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
le L. & O. Chub
Mabel Boedeker
Shawnee Atreat
Susan Kane
C. Fred Piper
Euchre
Company L
George Kline
S. A. Douglas
Martha Washington Garrison
K. of G. Hall
Telegraphers Seek Ten Percent Pay Increase in Freeport Division
At a meeting of the Freeport division telegraphers of the Illinois Central railroad last evening delegates moved to seek a 10 percent salary increase. They cited a threatened state legislature plan to cut passenger rates per mile, following a 20 percent cut in freight rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ilinois Central
Freeport Division
Illinois Central Railroad
La Crosse baseball club visits Freeport fair
John A. Elliott president of La Crosse Baseball club arrived in Freeport believing the fair was ongoing. The event closed Monday night. Elliott plans a February fair, a March minstrel show, and notes Pink Hawley will lead the club with Schneiberg added to the pitching staff. Hettinger donated a bedroom set won at the fair to raffle for club benefit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Elliott
la Crosse Baseball Club
Freeport
Elliott
la Crosse
Pink’ Hawley
Schneiberg
M. Hettinger
Hettinger
Volunteers of America Open Mission in Freeport
Volunteers of America have established a Freeport mission at 38 Stephenson street with Captain and Mrs. Henderson in charge and Adjutant Will Zachman aiding from Chicago HQ. Enthusiastic meetings note a bright outlook as locals show sympathy and readiness to assist. Evening singing and meetings slated for 7 45. General Edward Fielding and staff expected within thirty days to assist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Volunteers of America
Salvation Army
Stephenson Street
Henderson
Will Zachman
Chicago
Edward Fielding
Local News Bits From Harris and Ridott Area
Miss Raber clerks at W J Young Co book store. Harris orchestra to play for a Shannon dance tonight. Miss Louise Borsdorf starts at White Front dry goods. Calendar social and Ancient Fair set for Friday evening at Embray M E church. Allington Bros to provide music for a masquerade at Newberger's hall in Ridott Friday. Mrs Henry Sack awarded 1500 dollars for husband’s death by a C B & Q train at Mt Carroll. Dixon police seek Dr J F Flory and H M Prime for swindling. Rev Davis to address G A R W R C and Spanish War Veterans at U B church Sunday eve. Trinity church ladies to serve supper at K C hall Friday 6 to 9 with hot waffles beans brown bread pickles jelly cake and coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raber
W. J. Young & Co
Harris’ Orchestra
Shannon
Louise Borsdorf
White Front
Embray M. E. Church
Allington Bros
Newberger’s Hall
Ridott
Henry Sack
Mt. Carroll
Dixon
J. F. Flory
H. M. Prime
Rev. Davis
U. B
Ladies of ‘Trinity Church
K.C. Hall
Winter Drift and Local Movements in Lafayette County
From Our Own Correspondent J Warren reports mild early winter, with anticipation of harsher days from Jack Prost. Ben Woodworth and family arrive from North Dakota for the season. The community mourns A V Conyne, born 1829 in Montgomery County New York, who married Jagtes in 1858 and moved to Lafayette County Wisconsin in 1867.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J Warren
Dee
Ous
Jack
Ben Woodworth
North Dakota
A. V. Conyne
Montgomery County
N. Y
Jag Tes
Mr. Conyne
Lafayette County
Wis
A Question of Cost for Scott's Emulsion
A vintage advertisement argues that Scott's Emulsion costs more than cheaper cod liver oil brands because it is more expensive to make. It emphasizes pure ingredients, no adulteration, and guaranteed quality, urging readers to choose reliability over bargain substitutes. The ad claims thirty years as the standard and cites Scott & Bowne of New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
Obituary notes of local merchant and Farmers' Institute open
A local merchant in the area since earlier years is mourned by the community and his family as he dies after residing here. He leaves a wife and two sons. Lewis Aikins of Wayne Wisconsin visited. The Farmers Institute opened its session with many locals in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
Lewis Aikins
Wayne
Wis
Farmers’ Institute
Market Report From Chicago Board and Union Stock Yards
Closing board quotes show May wheat at 884, May corn 44, May oats 3234. January pork 13.00, lard 7.22, ribs 6.87. Union stock yards: cattle 22,000 steady. beeves 3.50 to 6.70. cows and heifers 1.50 to 4.76. stockers feeders 2.40 to 4.15. hogs 32,000, 5 higher. mixed butchers 2.75 to 5.05. good heavy 4.90 to 5.05. rough heavy 4.70 to 4.80. light 4.70 to 4.9234. sheep 20,000, strong 4.00 to 5.05.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Board of Trade
Union Stock Yards
Filigree goods closeout and rental ad
Filigree goods offered at reduced prices for holiday gifts. Call 210 Carroll St in the forenoons. A four room flat is for rent inquire at 78 Adams street, 12-1801w.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll St
R. D. Dirksen
Adams Street
Doctors Urge Early Diagnosis at Ottawa Tent Colony Dedication
At the Ottawa Tent Colony dedication, physicians urged early thorough diagnosis of possible pulmonary tuberculosis and prompt patient action to secure treatment. About 500 attendees from Chicago and other cities toured the administration building and tents housing forty living patients. Dr. Billings and Dr. Pettit highlighted that early detection boosts recovery chances and that the colony shows climate has no special value in treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Chicago
Harold N. Moyer
Frank Billings
Billings
Dr King's New Life Pills Promised Quick Bowel Relief
A past advertisement touts Dr King s New Life Pills as a sure cure for bowel and stomach issues including pain in the bowels and fear of appendicitis. Sold at Joseph Emmert s drug store for 26 cents with a guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Joseph Emmert
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Hermsmeier
Pride of Freeport
Owl
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Vatican
Art of
Louvre
Art of National Gallery
Art of Venice
Academy
Paris
London
Egypt
Burmah
Wm. E. Curtis
Campfield
Pattison & Kryder
Stephenson St
Williams « Beckmire
Stephenson SE
Emerick’s Jewelery Store
Social Notes
LaCrosse Baseball Club
Scott & Bowne
Pearl St
New York
Today’s Market Report
New Century Correspondence School
Freeport OF Blast
Galena Street
Rogers
Traniwe
Amacania
A. Gc, Wanner
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Brown & Dollmeyer
The
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Malaga
Florida
California
Jersey
Burrell Brothers
McPherson & Service
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