Junior League Christmas Concert at Embury Church
Overflow crowd enjoyed a Christmas program by the Junior League at Embury church. Miss Bentley led the choir with fine solos by Genant Whitesitt and Mrs. Ward Yount. Sunshine chorus directed by H O Chapman pleased the audience. Notable recitations by Dorothy Wagner Doris Rehbock Wilma Stevenson Enolia McCluhan Florence Jackson Anna May Rawleigh Fairy Mallory Margaret Faubel and Lola Baymiller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Embury Church
Miss Bentley
Genant and Whitesitt
Ward Yount
Dorothy Wagner
Doris Rehbock
Wilma Stevenson
Enolia McCluhan
Florence Jackson
Anna May Rawleigh
Fairy Mallory
Margaret Faubel
Lola Baymiller
George
Walter Rideout
Ralph Rehbock
Wilbur Rawleigh
Willis Evans
Chester Langenstein
Roy Snyder
Local and Personal Holiday Skating and Visits Across Town
Skating at Taylor's park draws crowds tonight and tomorrow. Various residents head to Lena, Chicago, Indianapolis, Aurora, Polo, and Woodstock for Christmas with relatives or friends. A Grace Episcopal Sunday school Christmas festival is set for Thursday evening at Knights of the Globe hall with prayers and parents invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor's Park
Edward Teft
Lena
J. I. Gleason
Central System
Chicago
W. W. Young
Dodgeville
Bert Horton
Beloit
Wis
John Moersch
Ida Dorman
Wm. Monsell
Grace Episcopal
Knights of the Globe Hall
Real Estate Transfers Among Local Buyers and Sellers
W J Laible transfers Lot 1 Block 14 Knowltons second addition to Henry H Antrim for 1350. Thomas Rockey transfers Lot 18 Block 4 Charles E Meyer addition to William B Laible for 4000. Thomas Rockey transfers Lot 1 Block 6 Charles E Meyer addition to A Smith for 4000. Jerry Sweeney transfers addition to W J Laible for 1800.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Laible
Henry H. Antrim
Knowlton
Thomas Rockey
William B. Laible
Charles E. Meyer
A. Smith
Jerry Sweeney
Knights of Pythias Meeting in Freeport Lodge
Freeport lodge No. 452 Knights of Pythias will meet this evening at the castle hall over the State bank to conduct routine business and Esquire work with Page possible. All members are invited especially visiting brothers in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Pythias
Freeport Lodge
No. 452
KK. of P
Castle Hall
State Bank
Esquire
Lowden to Become an Elk This Thursday
Col. Frank O Lowden will become an Elk on Thursday evening December 27, being initiated at Dixon A delegation from Freeport lodge B P O Elks is being formed to attend the initiation of the chapraasm an of the Thirteenth district
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank O. Lowden
Dixon
Freeport Lodge
B. P. O. Elks
Mary Peters Sent to County Poor Farm
In police court this morning the case of Mary Peters was taken up again and, on recommendation, she was sent to the county poor farm as she cannot care for herself and has no close family ties.
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Mary Peters
Christmas entertainment hoped for at Settlement Home
More contributions are needed for the Settlement Home Christmas program this evening. Appeals seek money eatables gifts candy nuts and other items with food prepared offerings especially welcome to support the event.
Trinity Sunday School Christmas Exercises Tonight
The Trinity Sunday school presents its Christmas exercises this evening, inviting attendees to view the nativity pageant and related performances.
Christmas Dinner Offer at Senate Hotel
Get your Christmas dinner at the Senate hotel for just 34 cents. Dinner only 34 cents, an affordable holiday option offered by the Senate hotel to attract diners during the season.
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Senate Hotel
Freeport club signs fourth player for fast season
President Rodemeyer of the Freeport Baseball association has received Fielder J. N. Kearns' contract for the coming season. The club has now signed four players, promising a fast team for the upcoming campaign. Senate hotel. Dinner only five cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rodemeyer
Freeport Baseball Association
J. N. Kearns
Freeport
Lena News: Local Residents Return for Christmas
Lena, Dec 24. Mrs George Selbig arrives from Waterloo to spend days with Hayes and Harring families. Roy Lawyer returns from Indiana to stay with parents. Delia Smith goes to Chicago for ten days with relatives. James King injured in fall moving piano from opera house. Several locals visit from Warren, Freeport, Kendallville, and others. Rev Samuel Barngey preaches at the Methodist church on being born again in his first town visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena
Mrea
George Selbig
Waterloo
Hayes
Hariig
Roy Lawyer
Indiana
Delia Smith
Chicago
Opera
A. EB. Beine
James King
Silas Clay
Warren
W.H. Foll
C. H. Drier
Freeport
Leslie
Lucile Baldwin
C. A. Newell
F. A. Latham
Gertrude Overstreet
Rockford
Martin Rech
Woodstock
Silas Heidensich
Kendallville
Ill
J. M. Olson
Shabbona
Henry Harris
Will Naramore
Mason City
Samuel Barngey
Pearl City
Peter Seise, Jr
Shurtleff College
Upper Alton
Belle King
Alice
A. F. Foll
C. H. Duer
Eagle Grove
Iowa
Duer
Frank Collins
Sterling
Frank Musser
Champaign University
James Gaffney
Cedar Falls
M. J. Holley
Fred Boedeker
Chas. Shoesmith
Social Circles Surprise for Marie Koertner in Home Gathering
A Tuesday evening event at Mr. and Mrs. Hisio Kriens honored Miss Marie Koertner with a surprise toilet set. About twenty-five guests attended, enjoying games, singing, and music before supper. Miss Koertner thanked everyone for the thoughtful remembrance.
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Hisio Kriens
Marie Koertner
Coming Events Dec and Jan Social Dances List
A calendar of social dances and events lists Dec activities from Fifer's school Germania society High school alumni dance at Masonic temple and Go Home Early ball at Masonic temple Dec 28 dance at St Mary's hall and machinists ball at Blust's hall January events include Freeport club Midwinter party Lexington hall and International Brotherhood ball plus a policeman's annual ball at Masonic temple
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Fifer
Germania Society
Masonic Temple
Emarly Vlole
Blust
Freeport Club
R.T
Lexington Hall
Freeport College of Commerce
Internationa Brotherhood of Blacksmiths and Wesperstinion
B.A
Jin
Amnauil
Mausonle Temple
Kevern Case Reversed and Remanded by Court
The Kevern case, heard at the September term and carried to the Springfield Supreme Court, was reversed and remanded today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kevern
Supreme Court
Springfield
Miss Nina Talbert and Edward Ritzman wed at Trinity
Miss Nina Talbert and Edward Ritzman were married at Trinity United evangelical parsonage Sunday at 9 am. Rev. L. C. Schmidt officiated. The bride is the daughter of Mrs. J. Talbert of Afolkey and the groom works for the rferney Busgy Co. They will live at 97 Adams Street after the honeymoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nina Talbert
Edward Ritzman
Trinity United Evangelical Parsonage
L. C. Schmidt
J. Talbert
Afolkey
Rferney Busgy Co
Adams Street
Dee 21 Painting the Town in Moving Pictures
Dee, aged 21, stars in a feature on painting the town in moving pictures. Howe and Lyman HW contribute, with Howe handling production and Lyman HW credited for direction.
Search for a 10 cent magazine in a salty dialogue
A dialogue scene depicts a man seeking a 10 cent magazine and money for a drink and bed. The other speaker dismisses the offer, remarking the character would waste two cents at a saloon. The exchange captures a period vernacular and street barter language.
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Hills
John D. Rockyfeller
Marriage at Parsonage Unites Berner and Homan
Mary E. Berner and Frank F. Homan of Afolkey wed at Trinity United Evangelical parsonage at 2 30 yesterday afternoon with Rev L C Schmidt officiating. They plan to reside in Afolkey where the groom farms. A host of friends offers best wishes. The St Marys church young ladies plan another party at St Marys hall Friday evening Dec 25 with Gibler full orchestra and 6 pieces of Haviland china prizes in the card rooms admission 25 cents.
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Mary E. Berner
Frank F. Homan
Afolkey
Trinity United Evangelical Parsonage
L. C. Schmidt
St. Mary's Church
St. Mary’s Hall
Gibler
Miraculous Cure Promises Electric Bitters Eczema Healed
H M Adams and wife Henrietta Pa report a five year eczema case declared incurable. After using Electric Bitters their child improved after the second bottle and was fully cured after seven bottles. Marketed as a blood medicine and tonic. Sold by Joseph Emmert’s drug store for 50 cents and 1 dollar.
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H. M. Adams
Henrietta
Joseph Emmert
Christmas candy sale at Solt's Chocolate shop
Solt's Chocolate shop offers fresh and pure Christmas candy at 35 cents per pound. The notice notes the price and availability, indicating a holiday promotion with local shoppers in mind.
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Solt’s Chocolate Shop
Harpster Offers Assorted Chocolates at 40 Cents
W. W. Harpster sells a fine line of assorted chocolates priced at 40 cents per pound. The items are advertised in the local newspaper, highlighting a value-packed candy selection for shoppers.
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W. W. Harpster
Miss Debere and Morse Planned Marriage Tonight
Miss Kathryn Debere of Forrey ton and Charles W Morse of Free port will be married this evening at 8 o'clock in a ceremony to be held locally.
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Kathryn Debere
Forreyton
Charles W. Morse
Freeport
Wanted Travel Agent for Mercantile House
Classified notice seeking a gentleman or lady of fair education to travel for a Mercantile house of large capital. Territory at home or abroad to salt. Weekly salary of $1,000 per year and expenses. Address Joseph A. Alexander Freeport Tl 12-21d st. Also rental ad for four room with modern improvements at 1 North Galene avenue.
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Joseph A. Alexander
Freeport
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George Cox
Mary and
Stella Walker
Monroe
William Albertson
Indianapolis
Ind
Alderman
Ford Gibler
Aurora
Sumner Ricker
Ida Strohm
James Keogh
Vernie Trotter
Polo
Martin Red
Harting
City
J. H. Stealy
G. B. Turneaut
Austin
Til
Earl Linsley
Winchester
St. Joseph, Mich
W. EK. Fry
G. H. Corse
Elizabeth Simmons
John B. Utley
Margaret
F. J. Bate
Kenosha
J. P. Burrell
Winslow
Elmer Horsley
Joseph Horsley
Freeport Division 29
B. of
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F. A. Read
Coats
Isabella Fox
W.J. Young
MA Fais
Vues
Milli
Geo. A. Rogers
Ephenson St
Stere
Lowden
County Farm
Trinity Sunday School
M. E. Kramer
Benton Street
Miss Koertner
ABC
Grand Opera House
Mobo
Union Loan & Building Association
South
Galena Ave
Galene Avenue
Thoren Bros
Rock City
Studets
Chalo Geloua St
Blust Bulld
the Cable Co. Pianos
GEO. A. Stemm
Galena St. Opp. N. Y. Hotel
Brown & Dollmeyer
Bissell
WM. Koenig
Brewster House
Stephenson St
Fry’s Block
C.W. Harden
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