Personal Record Holiday Visitors From Across the Region
Alfred Hoefer arrives from Chicago to spend Christmas in the city. Many residents travel to Rockford Aurora Madison Dixon Amboy Elk Point and other locales to join relatives for the holidays. Notables include Chas Piper editor of Lena Star, J. Pursley, J. Grant, W. Smythe and others visiting family and friends. A mix of local and distant relatives plan Christmas gatherings and travels through midwinter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Hoefer
Chicago
Florence Knowlton
Rockford
James Bike
Chas
O. Piper
Lena Star
Freeport
Joseph W. Hall
Victor Heise
John Knapp
Aurora
Samuel Zeibach
Grace L. Martin
Washington, D. C
J. C. Lioyd
Oakley
Dixon
William Albertson
Ohio
J. B. Eson
Amboy
Kenneth Smith
Anna
Nellie Grant
Ed Grant
B. F. Brubaker
Indianapolis
Ind
Howard Figg
Thomas F. Olson
DeKalb
Olson
Capt. Stewart
Katherine Sheridan
Ellen McGurk
W. W. Smythe Jr
Edwin Smythe
W. W. Smythe
Emily
Margaret
George Rebinan
Forreston
Rebinan
Christmas Spirit in Freeport Promotes Joy for All
A Freeport Christmas editorial extols the global reach of the holiday spirit. It highlights giving over receiving, family reunions, church services, and charitable acts by Sisters, settlement workers, and Volunteers of America to aid the homeless and needy on Christmas Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Asia
Africa
Australia
Bethlehem
Freeport
Sisters of Charity
America
Christmas Mass Times and Programs at Local Churches
Christmas masses at St Marys and St Josephs are listed with unusual times 4 80 7 80 9 00 and 10 000 oclock at St Josephs 6 00 8100 and 10 00 Christmas music will be played at both churches Oak street church holds Christmas exercises Tuesday evening Dec 26 at 7 80 featuring singing and speaking including a chorus Upon the Fields of Bethlehem performed by nine young ladies of the Sunday school Public is welcome
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary's Church
St. Joseph's
Oak Street
Ascher Office to Give Toys and Candy to Children
Tomorrow at 6 30 am in Fast Freeport near Wm Ascher's office hundreds of Freeport children will receive dolis skates sleds and warons as special prizes plus a puzzle and a sack of candy nuts and apples for every attendee. The gift, a long running custom, reflects Ascher's generous spirit and brings happiness to local kids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Ascher
Freeport
Journal Announces Holiday Operation Hours
The Journal notes it will not be issued tomorrow and extends merry Christmas and happy new year wishes. It adds barber shops will be open to accommodate holiday shoppers and residents seeking services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hearty
Christmas Day Closures And Social Events Noted
Night closes at 11 but stores factories and banks shut all day tomorrow. Court house and city hall offices close. Public library also closed. Skating popular for youths. Joe Fifer hosts a social dance at Lexington hall Christmas night. Germania society plans a party for members and families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Fifer
Lexington Hall
Court House
City Hall
The
Germania Society
Deaths of a Day in Polo and Freeport
Multiple obituaries report Gertrude Wibarger of Polo dying at St Francis Hospital after surgery exhaustion and Dorothy Johnston dying at age two, with interments at Fairmount and city cemeteries. Also noted are the one month old Hoyt infant’s death in East Freeport and Anna Price of Independence dying at 89, with survivors and funeral arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude Wibarger
Joseph Hibarger
Polo
St. Francis Hospital
Fairmount Cemetery
Funeral services for Bert Young held in Freeport tears
The last rites for Bert Young were conducted yesterday afternoon. The procession moved from the Clark home on South Galena Avenue to the city cemetery. The Christian Science service began at 2:30 PM. Attendees included Fred Young, Miss Quinlan, Arthur Walters, Miss Jessie Snyder, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Becker, Mr. and Mrs. Lt. Hebe, Mr. and Mrs. Weston, and Mrs. Palmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Young
George W. Clark
Galena Avenue
Freeport
Clark
Christian Science Church
Fred Young
Quinlan
Arthur Walters
Jessie Snyder
Minneapolis
Charles Becker
Lt. Hebe
Dubuque
Weston
Palmer
Chicago
Eastern Star installs officers on Saturday evening
The Order of the Eastern Star installed officers led by Past Worthy Matron Mrs. C. C. Wolf with marshal Mrs. T. A. Kyle. Officers named include Worthy Matron Mrs. W. C. Jneks, Secretary Mrs. Harry Tenney, Treasurer Miss Edith Timms, Conductress Miss Cora Wallahan, Associate Conductress Mrs. Jizzie McChualian, Chaplain Mas Harriet Wallahan, Marshal Mrs. Mary Gile, Musician Miss Marie K Barnist, Ada Mrs. Jr. W. Benston, Ruth Mrs. W. BL Stiver, Sister Others. Jos. Stark and Mrs. O. Landes were elected worthy patron and associate matron but did not attend installation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of the Eastern Star
C. C. Wolf
T. A. Kyle
W. C. J@neks
Harry Tenney
Edith Timms
Cora Wallahan
Jizzie McChualian
Harriet Wallahan
O. Landes
Busy Bee Lodge Elects Officers and Plans Nesting
Busy Bee Rebekah lodge held a Saturday meeting in the 10. 0. BF. hall electing Noble Grand Mrs. J. Soliday View Grand Miss Ruby Koehler Secretary Mrs. V. Janssen Recording Secretary Mrs. J. A. Cale Treasurer Miss Eptina Plummer for the ensuing year. A banquet followed the election and plans for a special nesting and initiation were announced. Presiding Elder Marngey of the Rockford district was unable to speak due to illness, depriving the congregation of a planned address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Busy Bee Lodge
Rebekah’s
Noble Grand
J. Soliday
View
Ruby Koehler
V. Janssen
J. A. Cale
Eptina Plummer
Christmas Bonbons Featured at Solt's Chocolate Shop
Christmas shoppers are urged to visit Solt's Chocolate Shop for a selection of Huy ter's and Plow's bonbons and chocolates described as pure and delicious in this holiday promotion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huyter’s
Plow
Solt
Babe of Bethlehem Theme In Churches Christmas Program
Christmas program announcements from Free Port sanctuaries describe elaborate Sunday School preparations. Kirst M BR and First KE churches present night services with processions, recitations, songs, violins, and class performances led by Gertrude Boehner, Helen Jay, and many others. The Trinity Sunday School follows with a missionary and patriotic service titled The Christmas Story featuring named child actors and a Luther's Cradle closing song.
Memory Treasures from a Sunday School Program
Exercises at this church will be long remembered tomorrow evening at 7 o clock. The program features a chorus Joyful Bella an invocation by the pastor a Rock a bye song by the primary department recitation What the Winter Brings by Orletta Rideout a Rally Round the Prince the Birthday of a Wing Neidlinger Miss Lena M Asquith recitation The Merry Christmas by Alice Smith chorus Gods Peace Sweet Peace and the benediction Gifts are requested and a Sunday school treat will follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Imbury M. EK
Rmither
Caorus
Bella
Orletta Rideout
Neidlinger
Lena M. Asquith
Alice Smith
Rockford narrowly edged by Freeport in hard fought Y M C A clash
In a stubborn Rockford five battle at the Y M C A the Rockford team fell 42 to 40 to Freeport. Rockford led 25-16 at halftime but Freeport surged ahead before a late Rockford goal sealed the victory. Weingarten starred for Rockford while Goddard and Leininger anchored Freeport. A rematch is slated for tomorrow with two games on the card and admission set at 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockford
Freeport
Goddard
Erwin
Leininger
Landeck
Luebbing
Weingarten
Y.M.C. A
Reeport
F. ©. Rogers
E. S. Thomas
Christmas Candies at Solt's Chocolate Shop
A reader notes a Christmas shipment of Plows and Huyler's candies described as pure and delicious, with the present suitable for all at Solt's Chocolate Shop. The terse line mentions December 19 in a garbled form.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huyler
Solt’s
First Baptist Sunday School Christmas Program Tonight
The First Baptist Sunday School presents a Christmas program at 7:30 PM featuring a nativity scene with characters Mr Hintherton Todd Arthur Buffin Mrs Johnson Ruth Zimmerman and more, plus a Christmas concert by the children and choir with songs like Joy to the World While Shepherds Watched and O Little Town of Bethlehem. Proceeds go to the Home for Missionaries' Children at Morgan Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. J. Price
Morgan Park
Ulster
Washington Gladden
Hintherton Todd
Arthiar Buftin
Johnson
Tne Flamish
Ruby Johnson
Ruth Zimmerman Ten Johnson
J Lea Rowen
Stramever
LE Uene Phillips
Homer Sheerz
Ccc
Cee
Orson Vida
WilHam Ludwig
Chad
First English Lutheran to Present The Messiah Cantata at Christmas
The First English Lutheran Sunday school will render The Messiah a sacred cantata on Christmas evening. Libretto by Livarle De Armond and music by Gen F P Rosche. Cast includes Rabbis of Jerusalem Asa Metotre, Wall thatehins. shepherds J B Derstine, Francois Neon, Bob Coop ber. angels Gretchen Frick Althea Schoetfed Anna Botsdore Olga Tappe. Bethichei girls Melving Loavelane Lainie Disedart Ptorenes Psehering thel Aiudueeeruian Jerushei as girls Myrube Brown King Metherling Harriet Busehell Jeta Gall Hr Seviried Mary Bather,dédith Swingleyv Ada Treadwell Phebensiuds Alta thitheays. travellers Nazareth Huroled Saatth Judis Wirehterter Mildred Voigt Raybord Stewart Ratie Usehering Lolo Rigi Prances Peters Mathers Prong Nagareth Leaillien Wirchhedrer Sei Pedehe. bass and eight bass choruses. A cordial division is extended to all Crienmds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Livarle de Armond
Gen F P. Rosche
Rabbis of Jerusalem
Asa Metotre
Wall Thatehins
Shepherds
J. 8
Derstine
Francois Neon
Bob
Coop Ber
Angels
Gretchen Frick
Althea Schoetfed
Anna Botsdore
Olga Tappe
Bethichei
Melving Loavelane
Lainie Disedart
Ptorenes
Psehering
Thel Aiudueeeruian
Mathers Prong Nagareth Leaillien Wirchhedrer
Sei Pedehe
Christmas Exercises Delight Large U B Sunday School
The U B Sunday school last night presented "A Merry Christmas" to a capacity crowd. Elaborate decorations and two large gift laden trees highlighted the program as teachers and scholars exchanged presents and heartfelt tokens. Special music accompanied the event as the holiday celebration concluded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. B
Illinois to Get a U S Fish Hatchery If Plan Approved
Washington dispatch reports that if the Bowers recommendation is adopted a U S fish hatchery will be opened in Illinois within a year. The hatchery funding is in the omnibus bill, with the amount yet undisclosed. Previously Illinois relied on Mississippi River catches for young fish, a method hindered by high water this season. If established, site selection will weigh fish culture advantages and distribution facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
George M. Bowers
Bureau of Fisheries
Ilinois
United States Fish Commission
State Fish Commission
Christmas visit to St. Vincent’s orphans by city schools
Sisters and children of St. Vincent’s orphanage were surprised Friday afternoon by public school children bearing nicely trimmed Christmas trees and presents from Union Street Lincoln Avenue High School and Center Street. The Sisters and orphans express deep gratitude to the teachers scholars and all who helped in the noble work. They wish everyone a merry Christmas and a happy New Year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Vincent’s Orphanage
Union Street School
Lincoln Avenue School
Center Street
New Cure For Epilepsy Reported By Reader
J B Waterman of Watertown writes that his daughter long troubled by epilepsy was cured by Dr Kings New Life Pills. She has not had an attack for over two years. Also advertised as best body cleansers and life giving tonic pills at 25 cents at Joseph Emmert's drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Waterman
Watertown
Dr. King
Joseph Emmert
Plea For Youths Urges Work Over Idle Youth
Editorial urges reform of youth employment laws to prevent idleness and potential social ills. It argues youths under a certain age should gain supervised work experience in shops or factories, supported by home training and school programs, to build industrious, law‑abiding citizens. Bad inspectors and outdated statutes are blamed for hindering productive development.
Freeport Loses To Rockford Y M C A In Tight Basketball Battle
Rockford Y M C A defeated Freeport Y M G A 42 to 39 at the YMCA gym. Weingartner starred with a difficult overhand shot, ending the first half 26 to 15. Rockford held a late lead as Freeport surged, with Rodgers officiating and strong showings by Lundgren Wall and Chamberlain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockford
Freeport
Rodgers
Lundgren
Gandecl¢ Wall
Luebbing
Weingartner
Goddard Chamberlain
Erwin Anderson
Leininger
Landeck
Goddard
Erwin
Wall
Chamberlain
Thomas
Candy line for children by W W Harpster
W W Harpster announces a new line of pure hard cooked candy for children. The bold offering promises safe, tasty treats aimed at younger customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.w.harpster
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Daily Journal
Freeport Journal
International Typographical Union
William Lohoff
Madison
Minnie Herein
J. A. Poling
Charles Opel
Madison, Wis
Art Wheeler
A. L. Wheeler
Jas. K R. Cowley
Ethel Pursley
James Pursley
Frances Pettepiece
Mt. Vernon
Arnold
W. W. Hutchinson
Elk Point
Will Stewart
Buckeye
Stewart Home
North
Edward Bushelle, Jr
Coleman
Mrs
Edward Bushelle
W. A. Shook
Philadelphia
Sharples Separator Company
Lena Royer
D. E. Swan
J. Linderman
Bride
Aplington
Iowa
O. Huisinga
Mr. Linderman
Mrs. Linderman
A. H. Stevenson
EB. P. Riner
F. H. Williams
Joliet
Standard Oil Company
M. K. Chapman
Salon
Kris Kringle
Dorothy Johnston
Johnston
Dorothy
Fr. Holke
J. R. Hoyt
Orin Street
East Freeport
Rev. C. W. McCaskill
Dr. Peck
Anna Price
Independence
Town
Order of Eastern Star
Marngey
M. EB. Echurch
Kreeport
Babe OF Bethlehem
Margaret O'Neall
Russell Rinehart
Carl Weisenbach
Harry Cushing
Little Girls
Miriam Taylor
Beulah Stewart
Harold Frisbee
Clarence Watson
Merry
Merry Christus
Artie Iarkins
Eva Kunes
Blen Waite
Santa Chaus
Trinity Sunday School
Tom
Carrie Wagner
Tessieo
Ruth Riteman
Alice Seachrist
Rachel—Flosstér Wagner
Ling Chang
Raymond George
Claude Alexander
tLtoyd Sensabhausch
Daisy Younghlut
Hindoo
Robert Bist
Harold Wagner
Kairies
Lester Matter
Lester Jury
Harold Wiester
Margaret Paubel
Exerciseo
Plorence Oswalt
Margaret Faubel
Viola Fiast
Ethel Seachrist
Margaret Tylor
Margaret Wigher
Mdna Rockey
Ada Folrate
First Baptist Sunday School
Ofa
Datint
U. B. Sunday School
Fish Hatchery
Illinois
United States Commission
Clinton Helm
University of Iowa
Helm
the Volunteers of America
Stephenson Street
J. M. Stiffler
Han
Y. M.A
Rocky Mountain Tea
John Bauscher, JR
St. Beth
Greenhouse
A Bibles Pictures
Santa Claus
Galena
Lou
Geo, Ennenga
Prop
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