Freeport Social Notes Show Visitors and Travel
Personal mentions list numerous visits and travels. John Effert in Rockford, Chas Ferry in Monroe on business, Rev Dr Richards in Chicago, G Cole and wife visiting from Chicago, Ray Guyer in Oregon, Mrs H D Bentley to Rockford, Box Hiller return from the west, Mrs J W Richards and son in Rockford, Casper and Herman Mavis guests in Rockford, Bumgarten and Stro Hacker in Chicago, Charles Whiting of Lake Geneva staying with J Hoffman, Ada Cook at Lanark visiting Edith Denner, Misses Stoskopf traveling to Chicago, Louis Schaper visiting Dixon, Warren Hea west for Bentley factory, Henry Gilbert visiting Freeport, Ald C D Cramer from Chicago for Christmas, Mrs Chas McCoy and Kathleen Argyle visiting, Edith Schaper visited Mrs Moran, Frank Warnick from Franklin with parents, Jeff south for engagements, Alvin Bickenbach visiting parents, Dr Fair examining Bolton Royal Neighbors applicants, Dr Torey and Shaw to Chicago, Shaw to Windsor Nova Scotia, Jos Hichelberger on road for Chicago shoe house, Joe meeting trade success, James Grant home from Parkerburg for Christmas, Mrs Grant to visit.
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Dr. Richards
Chicago
E G. Cole
Ray Guyer
Oregon
H. D. Bentley
Rockford
Box. Hiller
West
J. W. Richards
Casper
Herman Mavis
al Bum
Warren Hea
Bentley
Henry Gilbert
Winslow
Ostmaster
Freeport
D. Cramer
Chas, McCoy
Kathleen
Argyle
Wis
Edith Schaper
George Moran
Loience
Frank Warnick
Franklin
Wm. J . Armour
A.V. Hart
Jeff
South
Alvin Bickenbach
Astoria
Paul Bickenbach
Fair
Bolton
Bolton Lodge
Royal Neighbors
Torey
Mr. Shaw
Shaw
Windsor
Nova Scotia
Jos Hichelberger
Joe
James Grant
Parkersburg
Iowa
Opening Night Seats All Reserved for New Opera House
Ticket holders crowded Moogh's drug store from 7 AM to reserve seats for the opening night. Staff assigned numbers and lined patrons outside, ensuring every seat is claimed. About sixty additional seats exist beyond the diagram and will be allocated so no viewer is blocked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Opera House
Moogk’s
Moogh’s
Opera House
Beverly Hearing Begins For Beverly and Berrigan
The preliminary hearing of John Beverly and Jim Berrigan proceeds today before Judge Mar. The case concerns charges arising from alleged involvement in a criminal matter, with evidence presented by the prosecution and defense arguments ongoing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beverly
John Beverly
Jim’ Berrigan
Mar
Wedding of Note in Kenosha Focuses on McDoel Neff Union
Kenosha society notes detail the marriage of William Henry McDoel of Chicago to Mrs. Catherine R. Neff at St Peter's Chapel in Kemper Hall. The ceremony was simple with few relatives present, followed by luncheon, trains to Chicago, and a wedding dinner at the Hickman home. McDoel, known as General McDoel, is vice president of the Monon road. Neff, a Kenosha society leader, widow of J. Neff of Freeport, has long been active in charitable circles. The couple plan California for a honeymoon before settling in Chicago after April 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenosha
McDoel-Neff
Olby Yeptoreau
Liam Henry McDoel
Chicago
McDoel
Kathrine R. Neff
St. Peter
Kemper Hall
J. Neff
Freeport
Mrs. Neff
Worthy Organization Promotes Y M C A Physical Training
The piece extols the Y M C A for holistic man development. It praises well rounded aims, modern gymnasiums, educated directors, and facilities like handball and tennis courts. It notes the Freeport association offers gym gear, a $5 annual fee, and a drive to recruit 500 new members by next Saturday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Men’s Christian Association
Freeport Association
Queen Victoria Crucifix Kept by Carthusian Monk
The Queen Victoria silver crucifix rests in the Grande Chartreuse convent treasure house. A Tinglish monk received it during Victoria's visit after a conversation with her in his cell. The monk later returned it to the superior with a paper inscription blessing the name of the Lord.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
Catholic Times
Illinois Central plans 4 track route from Chicago to Dubuque
Rail officials announce near completion of Illinois Central acquisition of the Minneapolis and St. Louis and outline major improvements. A new two hundred mile extension from Lyle to Albert Lea would connect northern Illinois Central lines with the Minneapolis route, while Omaha and St Paul lines gain direct access via Fort Dodge. Expect heavier rails, reballasting, new diners, vestibuled equipment, and revised Chicago to Omaha schedules.
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Ilinois
Pens
Illinois Central
Minneapolis & St. Louis
Lyle
Albert Lea
Minneapolis
St. Paul
St. Louis
Fort Dodge
Omaha
Chicago
Sioux City
Mason City
Central
Chicago and Dubuque
The
Woman's Relief Corps aids veterans families in Freeport
The Woman's Relief corps of JohA Davis post works to support old soldiers families in Freeport. Chairwoman Mrs A E Messinger reports 1898 relief cash of 160.95 plus 60.93 in goods, 86 family calls, 41 visits to the sick, aid to 28 in nine families, and three funerals attended.
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Woman's Reief Corps
Joh A. Davis Post
Freeport
Relief Corps
A. E. Messinger
Woman’s Relief Corps
Old Time Friends Meet in Rockford During Christmas Visit
Jacob Deck lar of Freeport and his wife were in Rockford over Christmas to visit their daughter Mrs. John Rape, who had grown, and to note he accompanied her during the holiday visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom
Jacob
Rockford Republic
Jacob Decklar
Freeport
Rockford
John Rape
Sterling minister holds intruder in chicken coop
A Sterling minister set a man in his chicken coop as a prisoner the other night. Hon H A Evans gave forty tons of coal to aid Aurora poor via the charity council Pecatonica. At a skating rink lamp exploded but no one was injured. Electric lights installed. A stranger hired a horse and buggy from Forreston livery to travel out of town but did not return. The thief led officers to Savanna then disappeared to Iowa. A new canning factory company with 10000 capital organized in Belvidere. Officers named: President B Eldredge Vice President and manager J W Lyon Secretary and Treasurer W H Moore. Boone county sits in a prime tomato belt across northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aa Sterling
H. A. Evans
Belvidere
B. Eldredge
J. W. Lyon
W. H. Moore
Belvidere Republican
Boone County
United States
New Jersey
Maryland
Ilinois
Wisconsin
Y M G A Bible School On Second Book Of Judges
The talk outlines the Book of Judges focusing on Israel during the era of judges between Joshua and Saul. It explains seven servitudes, the Angel of Jehovah appearances, and divisions: introduction, failings of Israel, and four major manifestations with later appendices on depravity after Joshua.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Association
Theocracy
Israalites
Dudges
Joshua
Saul
Jehova
Shephetim
Israel
Judah
Farmers' Congress backs state aid for roads and L A W efforts
The Farmers' National Congress at Fort Worth endorses state aid to road construction and commends the League of American Wheelmen for its campaign. Otto Dorner led the drive, with resolutions arguing that broad funding and local option will ease farm costs while linking farms to markets. The group cites the Higbie Armstrong model and calls for widespread adoption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ National Congress
Higbie-Armstrong
New York
Loca
United States
Wm. H. Hatch
House
Congress
League
Otto Dorner
L.A. W
Indianapolis
St. Paul
Dorner
National Road Parliament
League of American Wheelmen
Hair Work in All Its Branches Mrs A O Thomas
Mrs A O Thomas at 255 Galena street offers a complete hairdressing display detailing all branches of hair work including styling, mounting, and care. Local customers invited to consult and preview sections tailored to individual needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. O. Thomas
Galena Street
Grand Opera House Announces Inaugural Reservation Plan
The Grand Opera House outlines seat reservations for the opening night on Wednesday January 4. Each person may reserve up to six seats unless bona fide buyers have paid for more. Those in line at Moogk's drug store from Tuesday December 27 may receive numbered slips at 7 15 p.m. listing their ticket count, with no changes after. Reservations start at 7 30 p.m. sharp on Tuesday December 27.
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Moogk's
Local Grocery Ad Lists Fresh Produce and Coffee Deals
A vintage advertisement lists Fancy sweet oranges at 25¢ per dot and Fancy eating apples per peck at 35¢ A variety of produce is advertised including Fancy New York grapes celery cranberries peas bananas lemons and tomatoes Also promoted are 5¢ coffee and 25¢ Java and Mocha coffee claiming superior quality compared with other brands
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New York
Reece Renee Eeetts
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PS Webb
Rint Inds Sering
Betel
Baisiea
Pontodiioe
Litinois
Freeport, Ill
John Effert
Chas, Ferry
Monroe
Mary
Sarah
Ella Stoskopf
Louis Schaper
Dixon
J.busche
Catherine R. Neff
William Henry
Penticoff
Clark Avenue
Messrs
and Mesdames
C. Penticoff
H. Dodson
Minnie Raymer
Pearl Windocker
Mamie Dassinger
Mabel Matter
Addie Fox
Tillie Faringer
Hattie Faringer
Pour Skeel
Hattie Penticoff
Ada Penticoff
Enya Penticoff
Cora Penticoff
Moessrs
Lloyd Matter
Will Shunaman
Alvin Pfoffer
Charles Pfoffer
Spurgeon Raymier
Gustav Rictor
Edward Faringer
Will Molter
Burton Bookman
Gust Mann
Chas
Hanco
Dan McNiel
Art Dickover
Oscar Penticoff
John Baymiller
Social Notes
B. L. Cronkrite
St. Joseph’s Church
St. Pius Hall
Seth Scott
Lexington Club
Florence
Sylvia Hoffman
J. Hoffman
George W
Rock Mountain Tea
Emmett Burrell
Mississippi
Savanna
Carters, Iver Pills
Dubuque
Jake Decklar
Tom Sully
Forreston
Towa
Y. M. G. A. Bible School
California Fig Syrup Co
Hood
Mei
Mars
A. Stivine
Grand Opera House
Santa Claus
A. J
A. J. Karcher
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