Movements of Freeport People and Their Many Friends
Freeport social notes list visits from Galloway at Pecatonica Hilmer from St. Paul and Mertes of Stockton in town. Miss Matt Schilling of Mt. Carroll and R G Shumway of Polo are among those visiting relatives. Margaret Entorf and Mrs Burling with Rockford trip. Reeded by various locals: Weld of Cedar Rapids, Hill’s Cedar Rapids visit, Younger siblings with grandmother in Elgin, Mavis returning from Cedar Falls, Lichtenberger in Chicago, Nellie Snyder in Chicago, Dr B A Arnold and wife back after short Chicago stay. John Cahill of Jackson visiting his brother Will. James Burns of Rockford spent yesterday here with Dr. M Adleman and sister Mrs. Hendricks visiting Monroe relatives. Capt. Bliss of Oak Park visiting Freeport. W E Cavanaugh of St Paul at home after several days. McNamara, Wilson of Woosung and Captain A spin ere morning passengers for Frank Clingman in Winslow meeting. Dr J F Fair's family dined in Lena. Fair’s parents celebrate forty six years. Misses Lucy and Ida Thoren visiting W H Thoren in Rock City on way home from Ackley Ta. Mrs H M Grimes visits Batavia. R D Kuehner accompanies. Otto Li Schulte back from Milwaukee for Christmas. Mrs Schulte and son stay longer. J A Knapp of Chicago freight agent for C & N W visits Freeport merchants. Knapp is an old Freeport boy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matt Schilling
Mt. Carroll
R.G. Shumway
George Kroher
Shannon
Mire
Margaret Entorf
Chicago
L. C. Burling
Rockford
Frank Weld
Cedar Rapids
BE. Hill
oe _ Lea
Hugh
Nellie Younger
Elgin
Herman Mavis
Cedar Falls
John Cahill
Jackson
Mich
Will
James Burns
Ith
J. F. Fair
Lena
Dr. Fair
Lucy
Ida Thoren
Rock City
W. H. Thoren
Ackley
H. M. Grimes
Batavia
R. D. Kuehner
Otto Li Schulte
Milwaukee
George F. Rodemeyer
Caddie A. Morin
Geo. W. Morin
Fifth Avenue
Henry Rodemeier, Jr
Belle Morin
John F. Rodemeier
Stover
L. Cronkrite
Scott
Kittie
Brean Mitchell
Maynard’s Hall
O.S. B
Jacob Kerch
G. A. R. Posts
Woman’s ‘Relief ’ Corps
G. A. R. Hall
Smith D. Atkins
Sons of Veterans
Stover Bicycle Company
Germania Opera Ose
Madam Seton Society
St. Mary’s Church
St. Mary’s Hall
Prof. Tilden
Old Temperance Hall
Emma “E. Wohlford
Clayton Bear
Jerit Wohlford
Harlem Township
Hartzell
Orangeville
Mrs. Bear
Oneco Township
New Officers Named for Royal Neighbors and Trinity School
Royal Neighbors elected officers for the ensuing year at a largely attended Wednesday meeting with Mrs. Ed. Wagner as Oracle and Mrs. J. D. Degan as Vice Oracle. Trinity Sunday School followed with officers named for the year led by Superintendent F. G. Thomas and Librarian Lloyd Matter.
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Royal Neighbors
Trinity Sunday School
Oracle
Ed. Wagner
J. D. Degan
I. Cohn
C. C. Gray
Mra
Geo. Shafer
I. Cuba
Tnner Sentinel
W. W. Koehler
Outer Sentinel
Miss Plasch
O. Hill
Burns and Peck
D. D. Dubs
F. G. Thomas
J. Fox
Meier
Shuneman
Gustav Richer
J. F. Worick
Lloyd Matter
Hattie Penticof
Minnie Raymer
Organi
Holiday Parties In Freeport Holiday Observances In 1900s Style
The Freeport club hosted a mid winter reception at its clubhouse with President Boyd P. Hill and wife greeting guests. Gibler's orchestra provided music for dancing while whist skat and cinch games filled the second floor card rooms. Mary Stetson catered a lavish luncheon, featuring chicken salad and coffee, followed by ice cream and cake. The Scott residence in Crane’s Grove hosted a grand country party with seventeen turkeys and other fare, drawing Freeporters and guests from Rockford. The Misses Florence and Sylvia Hoffman hosted a dancing party at Temperance hall with elaborate decorations and Gibson’s orchestra, ending with refreshments. The town saw weddings and social events, including the Rodemeyer Morin marriage at 70 Fifth Avenue and a reception at State Street afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport Club
Boyd P. Hill
C. H. Seeley
Albert Barnes
L. L. Munn, Jr
Mary Stetson
Seth Scott
Crane's Grove
Stephenson County
Mrs. Scott
Rome
Scotts
Scott
Cordwood
Rockford
Messrs. and Mesdames
W. EB. Boyington
J. H. Jonson
Serfass
George M. Sheets
C. Wolf
J. Mason Fox
J.P. Kramer
Preston W
Fuesnell
O. &. Rkosenstiel
J. W. van Dyke
Cummings
G. S. Kleckner
Pearl Into
Hoffman
Florence
Sylvia Hoffman
J. Hoffman
Old Temperance Hall
Tive
Varles’ Whiting
Geneva
Lake
Wind Up of Court Ends Term with New Trial Granted
Judge Shaw adjourned court for the term after a day of chancery matters. He set aside the Border’s will verdict and granted a new trial. In R. P. Bobb vs. Queeo Township he overruled the demurrer and gave forty days to answer. The Miller divorce case moves to the March term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shaw
Grantee
R. P. Bobb
Queeo
Josephine Miller
George L. Miller
Rocky Mountain Team Faces Digestion and Anniilation Claim
Report mentions Emmert Burrell and the Rocky Mountain Team planning a digestive and destructive effect described as new red blue and bone. The text suggests a confrontation or action by the team with named individuals noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rocky Mountain
Emmert ¢ Burrell
Simon Schroeder Pioneer of Freeport Marble Craft Dies
Simon Schroeder a pioneer settler of Freeport dies at one o clock after a lingering illness at his Winslow street home. He came to this country about forty five years ago from Germany and helped found one of the citys first marble works. Surviving are six children including Louise Arden Edward Schroeder Sofia Gimmer H A Schroeder Henrietta Kleinpell and Mrs Samuel Lyon. Funeral arrangements await word from distant children and will likely be held Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simon Schroeder
Freeport
Winslow Street
Daugher
Arden
Mr. Schroeder
Germany
Nott
Schroeder
St. John’s Church
Louise Arden
Edward Schroeder
Sofia Gimmer
Canistota
South Dakota
H. A. Schroeder
Reno
Neb
Henrietta Klein
Rockford News Roundup and Aurora Fire Incident
Archival reports show Bigin water department receipts totaling 28000 with operating expenses and capital outlays including filters hydrants and pipe extensions. Aurora beacon notes Christmas altar fire at Holy Angels church, a near drowning incident in Rockford, forgery charges against George Hart, and mixed reactions to Fox River electric line. Mrs Minor sues Dr Cook and others for 5000 over a farm animal incident. McHenry sheriff notifies parties to appear Jan 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bigin Water Department
Aurora
Holy Angels Church
George Hart
Rockford
John W. Hart
Prohibition
Hart
Rockford Insurance Co
Sheldon
Fox River
Burdette
Batavia
Mrs. Minor
Huntley
Dr. Cook
John Terry
The secret meaning of thirteen and its ancient ties
A compact survey traces the number thirteen from superstition to science, detailing ancient beliefs in 13 as divine. It cites biblical, Aztec and Inca customs, calendars, and city numbers, noting that today a baker’s dozen remains 13 and a superstition endures in modern Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Peru
Germany
New Year Calls To Date In Old Fashioned Style
The article notes a revival of the old fashioned New Year call with ladies in reception, callers greeting from morning to evening, and a simple feast. It mentions a maid at the door, the guest led to the rear drawing room, and the trend toward antique decor and old furniture as part of the revived custom. The Journal invites Freeport ladies planning to receive next Monday to share their names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
City Council to Meet Next Monday Evening
The city council will hold its regular monthly session next Monday evening. A marriage license was issued at Rockford to Wm. C. Latz and Chrissie Kinchem of Lena. John B. Thomas and Carrie Hamilton of Ridott township wed at 2:30 pm. Agnes Pickard and Pred Miller won second premiums in the Boston store writing contest. Weather mentioned as mild with a warning about colds and a Pine Syrup product promotion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockford
Wm. C. Latz
Chrissie Kinchem
Lena
Order of Forresters
California
John B. Thomas
Carrie Hamilton
Ridett Township
Boston
Agnes Pickard
Pred Miller
Burrell's Offers Buckwheat Flour and Maple Sugar
Pure Wisconsin buckwheat flour and genuine maple sugar advertised at Burrell's store located at 110 Stephenson Street. Local listing notes available daily with emphasis on quality Wisconsin products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
Burrell’s
Stephenson St
Beechams Pills Promised Cure For Liver Ills
An advertisement urges readers that Beecham's pills can cure liver ailments and prevent vertigo by cleansing the liver. It warns of sudden deaths from vertigo during business pursuits and claims the product drives thoughts of vertigo from the system, costing a quarter a box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Menidrop
Beecham
Knights of the Maccabees hold special review at ball
The Knights of the Maccabees will hold a special review at their ball Friday night at 7:80 o clock. All sir knights should be present, as there is business of importance to be trans acted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of the Maccabees
Remarkable Rescue by Mrs Curtain Promises Recovery
Mrs Michael Curtain of Plainfield says a persistent bout of lung trouble from a cold was diagnosed as consumption. After one dose of Dr Kings New Discovery she improved, finishing six bottles and regaining full health. Free trial bottles offered at Em mert Burrell’s drug store with large bottles priced at 50 cents and 1.00. Also advertises crackers and biscuits at Burrell’s 110 Stephenson St. Wawlw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Curtain
Plainfield
King
Emmert & Burrell
Burrell
Stephenson St
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John Flanagan
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Edward Sibley
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Forest City
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Ridott
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Gajena Avenue
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Goa
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Osta
Journal Office
Santos
Rio
Japan
Hyson
A.J. Karcher
Schulz
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