Personal notices of holiday visits in Freeport and region
Mise Helen and Andrew Bixby return to Omaha while many guests travel for Christmas. Notables include Walter Hopperney heading to New York, Bert Young in Chicago, and families visiting relatives in Bloomington, Freeport, Rising City, and surrounding areas. Several notable names from Chicago, Indianapolis, Belvidere, and Storm Lake gather in Freeport for the holidays with local residents and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Hopperney
New York
Robert Bickenbaugh
Chicago
Champaign
C. H. Chapman
Frankfort
Mich
Bert Young
J . Graham
Pleasant Street
Wilbur Coons
Bloomington
Francia Zahler
Rising City
Nebr
Michael Redlinger
R. C. Sinediey
A. Leath
Pearl Leath
Elgin
L. W. Hawken
F. P. Foll
Eagle Grove
J. W. Foll
Lena
Freeport
James R. Cowley
Washington, D. C
Fred Wagner
Steward, N
Market Report: Closing Board and Yard Quotations Chicago
Chicago closing board of trade quotations list May wheat at 1.05 to 1.06, May corn around 58, May oats about 51.34, Jan pork 12.46, Jan ribs 7.65, Jan lard 6.67. Union stock yards show cattle 5,000 steady, beeves 3.55 to 6.30, cows–heifers 1.25 to 4.75, stockers–feeders 2.40 to 4.35, hogs 23,000 with mixed 4.35 to 4.75, sheep 8,000 10 to 15 higher, 2.00 to 4.60. Further Chicago Board of Trade quotes include openings, highs, lows, and closes for wheat, lard, and ribs, with incomplete figures and fragmented entries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Preass
Chicago
Board of Trade
Union Stock Yards
Chicago Board of Trades
Dickinson & Co
C. D. Anderson
Tggy da Bibby
Wee
First Day of Winter Sees Small Samples at Sale
Pleasant Hill reports a severe short sample of weather and a busy sale day led by Hazel Shultz at the stand. James Miller and Thomas Kahl families visited, Pat Knight welcomed a baby girl, and Chicago trip plans marked holiday visits. Multiple locals attended Eisley and Wittenmeyer sales, with farming moves and relocations noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Hill
James Miller
Thomas Kahl
H. B. Shultz
Hazel Shultz
Stork
Pat. Knight
Joseph Kratzer
Chicago
Dora Folgate
Henry Harris
Charles Armagast
Dublin
Lena
William Wachlin
McConnell
Shultz
Holmes
Mabel Uhe
Alice
Freeport
Black Bros
Co A. Shultz
Stockton
William Henen
Price
Ste
Blanche Ob. Masters
Louisa
Martin Murphy
Wittenmeyer
Damascus
Chas. Weaver
Leta
Hiram Snyder
Oliver Hulmes
Champaign
Z. T. Turner
Eleroy
Cuyler Schermer Iorn
Jerry Swart
S. I. C. Jacobs
Mrs. 1 D Converse Dies in Freeport at 92
Mrs Barbara Furry aged ninety three died at her son William Furrys home 315 Douglas avenue Freeport following a brief illness. Born Barbara Straub Oct 8 1814 in Danville Pa she moved west in 1850 and helped found the First Methodist church here. Survived by five children William Mary Frank Anna Clinton and four grandchildren with services Thursday at 2 pm from 315 Douglas avenue led by Rev C W McCaskill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Furry
William Furry
Douglas Avenue
Furry
Danville
Montour County
Pennsylvania
Barbara Straub
Great Lake
Stephenson County
C. W. McCaskill
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Local Notes and Community Updates from the Day
The F A Read store will be closed all day tomorrow. Bamberger planing mill is closed this week for stock invoicing. Settle ment Home Mother's club hosts a special Christmas celebration Thursday afternoon inviting all mothers. Anchor society meets Thursday night to discuss by law changes and to elect a guide for the annual meeting. Frank Ross showcases a new Chicago arrived stand at Chicago and Stephenson streets interior, promising modern features to ease work and enhance his peanut and popcorn offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mother’s Club
Anchor Society
Frank Ross
Chicago
Stephenson Streets
Red Oak Social Roundup Sees Visits and Farewells
From Our Own Correspondent, Red Oak news notes several visits and movements. Mrs W R Bender hosted her Polo sister, Kate Rigney visited Freeport, and Wim Welch with Ethel Nate went to Chicago. Clifford Bender rests in Chicago, Dan Woblford moved to Geo Rief farm, and Oscar Matter of Buckeye visited. Mrs Boss ended revival meetings in Milwaukee and Mystic Workers plan a meeting next Saturday evening with all members urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Oak
W. R. Bender
Polo
Kate Rigney
Freeport
Wim. Welch
Ethel Nate
Chicago
K. R. Tiffany
Matt Marvin
Clifford Bender
Dan Woblford
Oscar Matter
Buckeye
Boss
Milwaukee
Mystic Workers
Florence Station Correspondent notices and holiday greetings
From Our Own Correspondent Florence Dec 28 wishes readers merry Christmas and a happy New Year. Local updates mention FE C Otto of Riley Kansas visiting, Mrs Heisemeier returning home, Mae Wall visiting Freeport, and Christmas shopping there. Roy and Hessie Beeker return from Freeport after a visit. A Grand Annual Ball is invited at the M W A hall New Year's Eve with music and supper. Several attended a band fair in Shannon last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Station
FE. C. Otto
Riley
Kan
Heisemeier
Elerey
Mae Wall
Freeport
Roy
Hessie Beeker
M. W. A. Hall
Shannon
Frank Michel
Harlem
Coming Events Listings for Germania and Local Societies
December and January activities include Germania society dances at Lexington hall and YMCA programs in Monroe, high school alumni events, a Christmas party, and multiple University Extension lectures on Early Christianity by Prof. H L Willett. Also scheduled are masquade balls, a ball and card party, and a mid winter bail at Lexington hall with prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germania Society
Monroeve
Lexington Hall
Fred R. E. Dawson
International Association of Machinisma
Fred R. KF
Dawson
B.of R.T
Masonic Temple
First Presbyterian Church
Freeport College of Commerce
Fred R. FE
Farmers’ County Institute
H. J. Willett
H.L. Willett
H. L. Willett
Odd Dec Events and Plays Mentioned in Snippet
A fragment lists December matinee titles Sweet Clover and The Girl Over There and December notes for When Knighthood Was in Flower and Cripple Creek. January entries include The Vanderbilt Cup North Bros and The Man of the Hour with dates scattered in a local program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sweet Clover
Knighthood
Cripple Creek
North Bros
Christmas Travel and Homecomings Reported in Lena
Lena, Dec. 24. Mrs. Joseph Schneider and daughter Mam moser visit Chicago relatives for Christmas. Prof. and Mrs. J. R. Inman arrive from Manchester Ia to holiday in Lena. Lloyd Hurd returns home for vacation. Several locals travel for the holidays and Sunday schools plan Christmas programs tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena
Joseph Schneider
Mammoser
Chicago
Yester
J. R. Inman
Manchester
Lloyd Hurd
Irmgard Heth
Poynette
Wis
N. BK. Heth
Ollie Zoezer
Rockford
Mae
Grace Wetzel
Wheaton
Eva Gates
Bay City
Mich
L. M. Gates
Rosalie Taylor
Paulina Aspinwall
Freeport
A. BE. Seise
Leah Ward
Emma Armbruster
John Mammoser
Harry Reed
Infant shoes sale at four and a fraction cent price
A newspaper item notes a clearance of 60e infant soft sole shoes in dozens of fancy styles offered for 4.0 cents until December 18 at Ninaschmidt Wachlin Pfeiffer. The short notice highlights a limited time sale and the catalog of available styles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ninaschmidt, Wachlin & Pfeiffer
Also Mentioned on This Page
F. A. Read
Bibles
Wd Youngé
Germa
Yours
G. A. Rogers
New Home
Standard
New Ideal
Ruby
The
New Home Company
T. S. Ryan
Galena St
Freeport, Til
New York House
Pattisona
Kryder
Grand Opera House
Wed’sday
Elmer E. Thayer
C. P. Guenther
Riley & Wheat
Mise Helen
Andrew Bixby
Omaha
M. Ryan
Indianapis
National Union of “Iron and Steel Workers
C. E. Egan
George Deutech
Belvidere
Deutech
Jacob Decklar
H. ©. Downing
West Carrow
Ohio
I. M. Downing
Fuss Meat Market
F. C. Rogers
Fond du Lac
Martha Galland
Marles Jones
M. K. Chapman
Ruth Reyman
Salem
Ind
T. H. Chapman
Lyell
Storm Lake
Iowa
Grant Chapman
Bagley
CG. G. Chapman
Carroll Street
D. Converse
Bamberger
Solt's
Miss Marie Barnist
Oak Place
Lydes
Ose
Linty
Moonesrae
Clifton House
Furiouty
Jefuat
Baturdauy
Iorris & Bennethbusar
Alvidtt
Alwaye
Braet
Annita
Olis Bowers
Delina Des Jarrals
Valmore
W.J. Mack
Eaton-Hubbut
Berlin
Butler
Whiting’s
Ottowagner
Galena
Mfg Co
Adams & Jackson Sts
M. L Janssen
the Cable Co
Geo. A. Stemm
Opp. N.Y
Dollmeyar
Hermsmeier
California
Florida
Hackney
C.W. Harden
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