Bows of Day Tersely To Sick and Afflicted
A list of local residents and their health updates includes William Kapke, Mrs Charles Sterner, Mrs Alf Leid, Miss Blanch Young, Frank Fortner, Miss Minnie Decklar, Dr G LaShelle, Mrs N J Churchill, Mrs I N Roland, William W Koehler. Illnesses range from illnesses and postoperative recovery to strokes and tumors, with several showing slow or hopeful improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Kapke
Broadway
Charles Sterner
Arcade
AlfLeid
Blanch Young
Frank Fortner
Minnie Decklar
Burrell Bros
G. LaShelle
Stephenson County
Rock City
N. J. Churchill
I. N. Roland
St. Francis Hospital
Douglas Avenue
William W. Koehler
Sam
Freeport
Two Toes Amputated For Illinois Central Brakeman
Oscar Stephan, an Illinois Central brakeman, had his left foot severely crushed at Red Oak on Tuesday night. At St. Francis hospital the big toe and the adjacent toe were amputated. The next two toes were badly mashed and sewn, the foot fractured, and grafting may be required.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Stephan
Illinois Central
Red Oak
St. Francis Hospital
Receiver asks to hire workers for J Thompson and Sons plant
The appointed receiver for J Thompson and Sons Manufacturing filed a petition with the clerk of the United States court seeking authority to employ watchmen and other workmen to complete on-hand work. The petition was allowed by Referee Visher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Thompson and Sons Manufacturing Company
United States
Visher
Euchre Party Invitations By Miss Grant And Janssen
Misses Lillian Grant and Jessie Janssen have issued euchre party invitations for Thursday evening December 26 at Miss Grant's home on North Galena Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian Grant
Jessie Janssen
Miss Grant
Galena Avenue
Argyle Couples Married in City Court by Judge Clarity
Argyle residents Miss Freda Etf and John Miller tied the knot, and Miss Freda Len and Godfred Tschi also wed this morning in the city courthouse, officiated by Judge Clarity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Argyle
Freda Etf
John Miller
Freda Len
Godfred Tschi
Clarity
Skating at Taylor Park Rink Draws Crowds
Citizens report good skating conditions at Taylor Park rink with clear ice and steady crowds enjoying a winter pastime. Officials remind skaters to wear protection and follow park rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor Park
Lowden May Investigate Postoffice Controversy at Rock Falls
Congressman Frank Q. Lowden plans a personal probe into the Rock Falls postoffice dispute during congressional adjournment. Both petitioning candidates, Mrs. Parker and Mr. Woods, have strong local support with letters urging action. Lowden will study ground reflections, similar to Fulton last year, before making recommendations after the holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Falls
Frank QO. Lowden
Congress
Parker
Woods
Lowden
Fulton
Drunken printer arrested over manuscript theft in Freeport
The Rockford Star reports linotype operator John Cloke, recently employed in Freeport, was arrested by Officer Doeberiener for drunkenness. He cannot recall events clearly but reportedly worked in many print shops. Police found 280 pages of handwritten script titled The Footlardy on his person.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockford
Freeport
John Cloke
Doeberiener
Cloke
Neas
the Footlardy
For Sale Or Rent Pub Listing From An Old Notice
Or sale or rent 1 0 acre farm five miles northeast of Freeport Lancaster township For difforcation inquire Bo Narce neler 80 Muspire Bt 12 Wud waw e MW Salle or rent A new furnished flat 78 Galena street 17 iddin Ost A dog blanket Monday night between Union depot and Bijou theatre Please return to Bijou theatre and receive reward 12 1d1L
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Lancaster Township
Bo Narceneler
Galena Street
Iddin
Union Depot
Bijou Theatre
Secretary Coons Faces Mock Black List Claim
A writer visited secretary Wilbur Coons of the Business Men's association at 118 office in the United States express building alleging his name and wife’s on a saloon black list. Coons said the matter is outside the association's aims and noted the man threatened to leave town unless drinking resumes, warning of lost citizenry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbur Coons
Business Men's Association
Coona
United States Express
Baptist-Church Chorus Presents Christmas Music Program
The chorus choir of a Baptist church will present a Sunday evening concert mainly of Christmas music under Prof. Axel W. Titus. Rockford baritone Woodstrom, well known for his singing, will perform several selections, joined by other local vocalists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Baptist Church
Axel W. Titus
Woodstrom
Rockford
Christmas Program At English Reformed Sunday School
Next Sunday evening at 7 the English Reformed Sunday school presents a Christmas program. A large illuminated tree will glow with gifts for the children. H Alan Whitesitt will sing The Birthday of the King and One Sweetly Solemn Thought. The public is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
English Reformed Sunday School
H. Alan Whitesitt
St Catherine's Guild Supper Menu at Place's Hall
St Margaret's guild serves a supper this evening with roast veal mashed potatoes sifted peas pickles bread and butter apple pie cheese and coffee. The event takes place at Place's hall near Bem mert's drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Catherine’s Guild
St. Margaret's Guild
Place’s
Bemmert
Christmas Program at East Freeport School
East Freeport pupils Miss Kramer and Miss Kochsmeier will present a Christmas program tomorrow afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Freeport School
East Freeport
Kramer and
Kochsmeier
Shrine Installation Tonight by Capernaum officers-elect
Officers-elect of Capernaum Shrine will be installed tonight followed by cards a social and refreshments for attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capernaum Shrine
St Margaret's Guild Dance and Card Party
St Margaret's guild hosts a New Year's afternoon dance and card party at Lexington Hall announcing a community social event with music and games for attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Margaret’s Guild
Lexington Hall
Germania Society Elects Officers At Annual Meeting
The Germania society held its annual meeting on a Wednesday night with many members present. Officers elected included President Dr. Erp Brokhauen, Vice President Fred Held, Corresponding Secretary F P Ohden, Financial Secretary Stephen Bering, Treasurer Louis Jungkunz, Librarian Peter Brauer, and trustees Edward Selle Frank Steffen Dr L H Matter Carl Littwinski.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Germania Society
Erp Brokhausen
Fred @. Held
F. P. Ohden
Stephen Bering
Louis Jungkunz
Peter Brauer
Edward Selle
Frank Steffen
L. H. Matter
Carl Littwinski
Elections in Ladies Aid and Liquor Dealers Group
The Ladies Aid of the English Lutheran church elected officers for the coming year at their December 18 meeting in the church parlors. Officers include President Mrs E F Lied and two vice presidents, plus secretary and treasurer. In Freeport the Liquor Dealers Protective association elected President Edward Bushelle and other officers including Vice President John Scheidt and Secretary Charles Franz Jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid of the
English Lutheran Church
E. F. Lied
M. E. Tenney
Fiwin Lied
James Crawford
Julius Smith
H. J. Harthcox
Freeport Liquor Dealers’ Protective Association
Edward Bushelle
John Scheidt
Charles Franz, Jr
Martin Kroer
Sargeant-at-arms
Wm. Cahill
Annual communication of Ex celsior lodge of Masons
The annual communication of Ex celsior lodge of Masons will be held tomorrow night. Officers for the Modern Brother hood of America will be elected to morrow night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Excelsior Lodge of Masons
Modern Brotherhood of America
Auction Notice for Mare and Implements at Walnut Street
Auction set for Saturday at 1 pm at 375 Walnut St. featuring a family mare a rubber tire buggy harness two plows and many other articles. Conducted by Mrs A M Woopstioe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walnut St
A. M. Woopstioe
Funeral for Will Doll to be held at St Josephs
Lena Lena reports the funeral for the late Will Doll will be held tomorrow forenoon at St Josephs Catholic church. The busy place in the county is the poultry house of Houser and Son with high prices paid for poultry. Public school departments will present Christmas programs Friday afternoon. Miss Roastie Taylor traveled to Chicago for a few days. Rev W K Loofbourrow and J W Ditzler are in Texas this week. Mrs L Altenbern and daughter Miss Lola left for New Orleans for the winter. Misses M C Biesemeier and Alma Haas went to Shannon this morning. Much of Lena’s population is in Freeport today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena
Will Doll
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Poultry House
Houser & Son
Roastie Taylor
Chicago
Ev. W. K. Loofbourrow
J. W. Ditzler
Texas
L. Altenbern
Lola
New Orleans
M. C. Biesemeier
Alma Haas
Shannon
Freeport
Mrs F C Greene to sail for indefinite abroad
Mrs F C Greene of Chicago returns home after visiting her mother Mrs M J Smith at 121 Chicago street. The Greines depart Saturday for New York aboard the Hamburg American liner President Grant on December 28 for an indefinite sojourn abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
F. C. Greene
Chicago
M. J. Smith
Chicago Street
Mra. Greene
New York
President Grant
Father William's Indian Tablets Sell Well as Female Remedy
Father William's Indian Herb Tab lets promote as a tonic for pale weak nervous delicate women. It claims to quiet nerves increase flesh strength elasticity and brighten eyes. Tea or tablets sold for 20 cents by C P Guenther & Co. druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father William
C. P. Guenther & Co
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F. A. Read
Wj, Youngé
Germa
New Home
Standard
New Ideal
Ruby
New Home Company
T. S. Ryan
Galena St
Freeport, MI
New York House
the Weller Pottery
Pattison Kryder Gr
Stepher
Riley & Wheat
Galens St
van Buren Bt
Euchre Party
Antixs
Fok
Hest
Vst
Pouglis
Painter
Name
Baptist
Ladies’ Aid
Cork
Europe
Brown & Dollmeyer
the Cable Co. Pianos
Geo. A. Stemm
Opp. N. Y. House
Boyene Fat
Wiedense
Kigin O Waltham Tioven
Seth Thomas
Jewel Waltham
Ek Port
Ibhodt
A Ee Barrett & CO
Emerick, Barrett & Co
Stephenson St
Huss & Kinley
Heatherbloom
Coats
the Garment House
C.W. Harden
Distribut
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