Leap year party by Lobster club honors guests
In social circles the Lobster club hosted a leap year party for Miss Helen Strong and Harvey Hartman with Gibler's orchestra providing music and a special song by Mr Gibler. Guests escorted by ladies to a luncheon. Mrs O T Smith hosted an informal reception for Miss Elizabeth Steinbeck and daughters Eunice Smith and Lina Steenrod, classmates at Westminster College, with holly and Christmas flowers decorating the home.
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Lobster Club
Helen Strong
Harvey Hartman
Gibler
O. T. Smith
Elizabeth Steinbeck
Chicao
Eunice Smith
Lina Steenrod
Westminster College
Freeport youths greet visiting Ralph Markle on holiday return
A cheerful crowd of Freeport youths surprised Ralph Markle son of Mr and Mrs Samuel Markel living in Lancaster township Saturday evening. Ralph had come from Chicago to spend the holidays and enjoyed the outpouring of friendship. He returned this morning.
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Freeport
Ralph Markle
Samuel Markel
Lancaster Township
Ralph
Chicago
Germania ladies host social afternoon at the hall
The Germania society invites members to a social afternoon tomorrow at the hall with cards as the main diversion.
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Germania Society
Public Demonstration by Healer Francis Schlatter in Freeport
Francis Schlatter, noted healer, has arrived in Freeport and is staying at 184 Exchange Street for three weeks. He will hold public demonstrations of healing each afternoon at 38 o'clock at the corner of Stephenson and Mechanic streets following a short lecture, with private treatments at his home for those avoiding publicity. He requests no fixed charge, accepting only voluntary offerings.
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Francis Schlatter
Freeport
Exchange Street
Stephenson and
Mechanic Streets
Lane Held for Grand Jury in Jewelry Store Theft
Tiomer Lane was arrested in Rockford on charges of stealing a watch from Haeni jewelry store. He appeared before Magistrate Bentley this morning and was held to the grand jury in bonds of 1000, which he could not post. A Peoria telegram said Lane is married with a wife in that city, though she is not found. Lane claims his wife lives in Clinton Iowa and has received a letter from a Clinton woman claiming to be his wife. The true identity of his spouse may be resolved at trial.
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Tiomer Lane
Rockford
Haeni
Bentley
Mornig
Peoria
Lane
Clinton
Iowa
Injured While Skating At Duck's Misery
Marie Britt daughter of J H Britt, manager of the Scioto Mills creamery, was thrown to the ice on the pond at Ducks Misery Sunday afternoon and sustained a severe fracture of the right leg. A young man, said to be careless, ran into the girl and knocked her down hard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Britt
J. H. Britt
Scioto Mills Creamery
A Family Gathering at 160 Exchange Street
Mr and Mrs J K Lacy hosted a family dinner Saturday at 160 Exchange Street. Guests included Dr M M Baumgartner R W Moore and family of Orangeville John McDonald with wife and son of Chicago and Charles Bolender of Orangeville.
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J. K. Lacy
Exchange Street
M. M. Baumgartner
R. W. Moore
Orangeville
John McDonald
Chicago
Charles Bolender
Young Telegraph Operator Killed at Mt Carroll Depot
Carl H. Les, a telegrapher for the C M St. Paul road at Ash dale, was killed Friday morning by a train at the Mt. Carroll depot. He signalled for a slow train to take him to Ash dale and was struck by an opposite train. He was 20 years old last May.
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Carl H. Les
Ashdale
C., M. & St. Paul Road
Mt. Carroll
Lee
Lady Maccabees Meet Mrs Sehlett Tonight
The Lady Maccabees will meet with Mrs Sehlett at her home at 278 Clark Avenue this evening at 7:80.
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Lady Maccabees
Mrs. Sehlett
Clark Avenue
Practical Christianity in modern church role and duties
A church educator discusses how early Christian charity aligns with present needs, urging a broader mission beyond preaching. He cites Tertullian on early church welfare, laments modern benevolence gaps, and urges the church to expand acts toward the poor, widows, sick, unemployed, and bereaved with decisive action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
God
Jesus
Tertullian
Church of Today
New Agencies Rise As Churches Lose Ground In Social Reform
The excerpt outlines a shift from church led efforts against societal ills to independent Christian inspired organizations. It lists groups like the Y M C A Y W C A social settlements Associated Charities civic leagues Women s clubs and the National Child Labor committee. These societies act from Christian conviction yet operate free of ecclesiastical constraints, tackling child labor poverty corruption and moral issues with proactive compassion.
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Church
Associated Charities
Civic Leagues
Federation
Women's Clubs
Federation For
National
National Consumers’ Leagues
American Academy of Political and Social Service
Jesus the Christ
Swedish Circles Christmas Service Report
Yesterday afternoon at 8 o clock the Swedish Christmas service drew a good audience. Herr C Carlson of Rockford delivered a powerful sermon. The church choir sang two anthems and Mrs L F Bennetham sang a solo. Rev P H R Mullen spoke on continuing the services. The next service will be January 17 at 8 o'clock with Rev N P Sjostrom preaching and the choir providing music.
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Herr C. Carlson
Rockford
L. F. Bennetham
P. H. R. Mullen
N. P. Sjostrom
Train collision near Apple River forces switch at station
An afternoon near head on collision occurred at Apple River between east and west bound trains. The east bound backed onto a side track after the west bound train approaching Freeport on the same track was seen. The Freeport bound train arriving at 2 o clock stood at Apple River station during the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apple River
Freeport
Freeport Club Plans Mid-Winter Dance and Card Party
The Freeport club hosts a mid winter dance and card party on New Year’s Eve starting at 8 20 p m. Details note a social gathering with games and dancing for members and guests in the club’s hall.
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Freeport Club
Stephenson Court 412 Ben Hur Ball at K of G Hall
Stephenson Court No 412 Vribe of Ben Hur hosts a grand ball and public installation on New Year’s evening at the K of G hall. Public invited to attend.
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Stephenson Court
Vribe
Ben Hur
K. of G. Hall
Daily Journal Deliveries Across City at Ten Cents Weekly
The Daily Journal announces citywide delivery available for ten cents per week, offering affordable access to local news for all residents.
O Rent New Eight Room House on Madison St
See page seven for additional Peoples Column advertisements. O RENT New 8 room house on Madison St. city water and sewer. Inquire Mrs H H Warner phone white 102. 12-18dlw pst sel cen. the Rollaway rink and Stephenson St. a mink fur collar. Return to this office for reward. 12-28d1w ANTED Gift for general housework Mrs W J Smith 64 Stephenson Bt 12-38d1w FOR SALE OR TRADE Restaurant at Stephenson & at pareain if taken at ornce Must be sold by Jun 1 V0 Phone 8 or call at restaurants 12-Ralwe
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Madison St
H. H. Warner
Rollaway Rink
Stehenson St
W. J. Smith
Stephenson Bt
Stephenson & At
Ornce
Sudden Deaths Of Mrs Beshear And Mr Shank In Lena
Lena news notes the sudden death of seventy seven year old Mrs Susan Beshear from heart trouble after a Thursday attack and the passing of long time resident Samuel Shank at his daughter in law’s home after a seven week illness. Funeral details and survivorship are given for both, with local clergy names and burial plans in Afolkey.
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Lena
Susan Beshear
Alice Shank
Northampton County
Penn
Hannah Fehr
W. K. Loofbourrow
Methodist Church
C. E. Derr
Amity Lutheran Church
Afolkey
A. McComb
Chicago
Frank Hurd
Minneapolis
S. G. Kreider
Mabel
Emogene Lantzer
Redlands
California
Alice Newgard
Grace Wetzel
W. H. Goodrich
Pearl City
Luther Kaufman
Monroe
J. C. Dunn
P. F. Saul
Humbolt
Iowa
Mary Saul
Fireman Breaks Finger Rendering at Arcade Fire
Charles Kasten, fireman of house No. 1, broke the index finger of his right hand while unloading the apparatus responding to a fire on Arcade Avenue. He will be laid up several days. The blaze occurred at the home of Mr. Campman, with a hole burned in the roof.
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Charles Kasten
Arcade Avenue
Personal mentions of visits and travels across towns
William Knabe returns to Sterling this afternoon. Mrs. Jane Gray and daughter Aneti visit Polo. John Shaible returns home to Iowa after visiting local friends. Dr. J H Stealy and Miss Zella Anderson visit Chicago for a short time. Mrs. Mary Munn and son Eugene, formerly of this city, now in Omaha, visit relatives here. L E Wenders of Chicago attends College club dance, guest of Edward Allen. Ralph J Cttrell returns to Chicago after Christmas week at A C Brundage’s Washington street home. Charlea Ambrunter, ex Freeport Journal compositor now with Elgin Press, in city enroute to asylum city from Forrenton visit. W F Goddard and brother Dr J B Goddard of Eau Claire depart for Centralia Missouri to spend New Year’s Day with brother A L Goddard.
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Jane Gray
Aneti
Polo
John Shaible
Iowa
J. H. Stealy
Zella Anderson
Stealy
Chicago
Mary Munn
Eugene
Omaha, Neb
Ralph J. C Ttrell
A. C. Brundage
Washington Street
Charlea Ambrunter
Freeport Journal
Elgin Press
City Today
Asylum
Forrenton
Expect to Move to Waterloo
Waterloo Courier notes Mrs. Win Yordy and son of Freeport visiting Waterloo to spend Christmas with Mr. Yordy of the Central. They tentatively plan to move from Freeport to Waterloo next spring.
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Waterloo
Waterloo Courier
Win. Yordy
Freeport
Yordy
the Central
Johnson Bogins Sentence
Andrew Johnson was convicted on burglary and assault to commit murder and was taken to Joliet this morning by Sheriff Milner.
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Johnson
Andrew Johnson
Joliet
Milner
The Heart of the Rockies at Grand Opera House
The Heart of the Rockies, a sensational western play, features Miss Lulu Guerold as lead actress. The Grand opera house will show it Tuesday December 29 with matinee and evening performances.
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The
Rockies
West
Lulu Guerold
Grand Opera House
Billy Link at Grand Opera House This Week
Billy Link and his six strong troupe visit Grand Opera House for Thursday Friday and Saturday engagements. Link is a well known theatrical figure whose shows draw crowded houses and high praise.
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Billy Link
Grand Opera House
County Sheriff by Wm. W. Lapoint at Grand
Renowned playwright Wm. W. Lapoint presents County Sheriff at the Grand with a large cast and full scenic production on Wednesday December 30 offering a blend of intense drama and witty comedy. The work follows his successful history of combining dramatic scenes with human interest and humor.
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Wm. W. Lapoint
the Grand
Lifeorama proven to attract crowded city theatres
Lyman H Howes Lifeorama attraction drew big crowds in Philadelphia Lyric Cincinnati Euclid Avenue Cleveland Nixon Pittsburg and Ford Grand Baltimore for weeks each, proving its appeal. The new program balances entertainment and education and will appear at the Grand opera house on Sunday January 3 with matinee and night shows.
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Lyman H. Howe
Garrick Theatre
Philadelphia
Lyric Theatre
Cincinnati
Euclid Avenue Opera House
Cleveland
Nixon Theatre
Pittsburg
Ford
Grand Opera House
Baltimore
Ahrensmeyer to Exhibit Hypnotic Wonders at Bijou
The Wonderful Ahrensmeyer, a renowned hypnotist, headlines the Bijou this week with hypnotic exhibitions at every show. He has toured Europe and will perform noon demonstrations in Freeport, including a blindfolded drive by a business press committee. He will also offer cures for long standing ailments such as paralysis rheumatism and partial loss of sight, available in public or private sessions at the Bijou mornings 9 to 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ahrensmeyer
Europe
Freeport
The Hidden Treasure at the Majestic
The bill at the Majestic today is The Hidden Treasure. It offers many exciting scenes throughout the picture and will amuse patrons of the Majestic.
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the Majestic
Erection of Lunch Counter Sparks Interurban Dispute
Tension rises over a mission lunch counter by C A Winters on the south side of the interurban station. The room, said to be completed without interurban company permission, was built on leased property from Fred Gund. Interurban cites prohibited construction and others, including Louis Bounini, register complaints.
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C. A. Winters
Recount Order in Election Contest Questioned
The Lancaster precinct recount proceeded with questions about vote totals. Witness Mr. Deery stated 300 votes were counted for clerk of circuit court while the precinct reported 296. Objections were sustained against that testimony.
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Deery
Lancaster
Pattison
Cramer
Stevens
W. F. Goddard
Boards of Canvassers
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Pearl Street
New York
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Ralph Markie
Social Notes
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China
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W. H. Beynon
OF Christians
William Ti. Beynon
the Daily Journal
Peoples
Susan Beshoar
Eral
Samuel Shank
Hiness
William Knabe
Sterling
L. E. Wenders
Edward Allen
J. B. Goddard
Eau Claire, Wia
Centralia
A. L. Goddard
Dr. Pierce
Jerce’s
Soudans
the Lyric
Court House
W.j.young & Co Books
Opp
Otto Wagner
Galena Street
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