Movements of Freeport People and Their Friends
Dr. Peck went to Boston this morning. C. R. Cline of Kankakee is here on a visit. M. Carey of Chicago is here on business. Roy Wasson of Chicago is visiting. Edward Krauss was a morning passenger to Rockford. Louis Strohacker to Chicago. Henry Espy of Dubuque IA called on friends yesterday. Andrew Williams went to Chicago for eye treatment. DeVore and wife guests of A K Eby and wife Pearl City. Michael Stoskopf and sisters Mary and Ellen went to Chicago. C B Kling and Chas Mellnick to Ridott for gun shoot. A C Grossman Jr of Morrison IL shaking hands with friends. George Leithner returned from Janesville WI visiting his son Joe. Miss Caroline Krinbill returned to Chicago this morning. George Ivey, formerly with Freeport marble works, plans to enter Savanna monument business. Oliver N Becker returned to Atlantic IA after weeks with parents in this city. Mrs. Aaron Wolf and daughter Mrs. C C Sheeler home after visits with children in Beatrice NE, Sioux City, and Parkersburg IA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Krauss
Rockford
Louis
Strohacker
Chicago
Chas. Mellnick
Ridott
A. C
Grossman, Jr
Morrison, Til
George Leithner
Janesville
Wis
Joe
Caroline Krinbill
Freeport
George Ivey
Freeport Marble Works
Savanna
Oliver N. Becker
Atlantic
Iowa
H. H.becker
Aaron Wolf
C. C. Sheeler
Beatrice
Neb
Sioux City
Parkersburg
Wisconsin lawyers face divorce record dilemma
Attorneys in Green and Rock counties Wisconsin fear legal trouble as courts require a decree of divorce to be entered in writing. Judges say a divorce is not final until properly recorded, yet some lawyers secure decrees but omit official entries. This has happened in southern Wisconsin, leading to potential bigamy charges as parties remarry while records are incomplete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green and
Rock Counties
Wisconsin
Illinois
Supreme Court of
McKinley
Abraham Lincoln
Congress
Grant
Hayes
Garfield
Arthur
Senate
Harrison
William McKinley
Chaddock College to Cease as Endowed College
After four decades Chaddock college at Quincy Illinois will close at year end due to lack of endowment. Trustees state the church property will be cleared of debts and then transferred to the Methodist Episcopal deaconesses for charitable use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chaddock College
Quincy
Ill
Methodist Episcopal Church
Society of Methodist Episcopal Deaconesses
Illustrated lecture at Baptist church this Sunday
Next Sunday evening at the Baptist church Rev. C. H. Holten will deliver an illustrated lecture on the subject Both Sides of Life. Those not at tendants elsewhere are cordially invited to be present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Baptist Church
C. H. Holten
Correction to Mrs Wise Illness Notice
A misprint in yesterday's notice identified the patient as Mrs Seydvl Wise. The correct name is Mrs E. E. Wise, and the notice should be amended to reflect her proper initials. No additional details are provided about the illness or circumstances.
The Small Foot That Shaped Rosa Bonheur Portrait
The veteran artist Mr. Goodall recalls Rosa Bonheur’s remark before painting a portrait. She said to the painter to put in her boots since she had a small foot. The anecdote highlights how a single physical trait influenced an enduring image.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosa Bonheur
Mr. Goodall
R. A
That Throbbing Headache Pills Reward Health
The ad promotes Dr King s New Life Pills claiming quick relief for sick and nervous headaches. It asserts benefits like purer blood and stronger nerves, touts ease of use and a 25 cent price, and offers a money back guarantee if not cured. Sold by Emmert Burrell druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Emmert & Burrell
Love Feast speech praises McKinley and trusts trusts
In a fiery oration plainly aligned with Republican policy, the speaker lauds McKinley’s leadership, extols American expansion and prosperity, defends tariff policy, and argues for regulated trusts while asserting Illinois and the nation have thrived under Republican governance and unity. The talk recalls past presidents and pledges renomination.
Minor items note New Year gifts and stockings sale
Brown and Dollmeyer will host their young friends New Year’s morn ing from 9 to 10. Ennenga and Wagner have received another lot of black heavy fleece lined stockings at 18 cents a pair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown & Dollmeyer
Ennenga & Wagner
Syrup of Figs Endorsed as Gentle Laxative
A parent notes her children are improved by the pleasant Syrup of Figs when a gentle laxative is needed. The true remedy is manufactured only by the California Fig Syrup Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California Fig Syrup Co
Markets Report From Cuicaco and Chicago Closings
Closing Board of Trade quotations show May wheat at 69, May corn 58, May oats 23 3 4, with pork at 10.12 and lard 5.65 74. Union Stock Yards reports cattle steady near 3 000, hogs active around 26 000 with light to heavy spreads, and sheep slow. Chicago receipts list wheat 119 cars, hogs 26 000, cattle 35 000, with steady to strong markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trade
Union
C. W. Killen
Fry’s Block
Chicago
Northwestern
Minneapolis
Duluth
New York
Freeport
Fry’s
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Freeport Daily Journal
Qounwat Paint Na Company
Ptt
Postoffice
Fréeport
Lilinoie, Aa
Dr. Peck
Boston
C. R. Cline
Kankakee
M. Carey
Roy Wasson
Magnificent Islands
Republican Party
America
Maine
Havana Harbor
United States
West Indies
Philippines
Caribbean Sea
Southern Pacific
Bay of New York
Treasury
Cincinnati
St. Louis
England
France
Germany
London
Eingland
Trinity Sunday School
Jno. Knapp
Joshua Fox
M. Meier
Will Schuman
Gustave Riechter
John Werrick
L Lloyd Herlacher
Hattie Penticolf
Carrie Gill
Ofome
Lizzie Wolfinger
Salem
Salem Sunday School
E. F. Holtzman
Daniel Molter
Sid Ploeger
al. Molter
Chas
Lentz
Dorsey
Lillie Molter
Ager
J. C. Ayer
Lowell, Mass
Harriet M. Burbank
West Street
Stephenson St
H. D. Conover
Steel Vvice
Ae Brookly
Dew M
RV Mae
Seewesene U
UT Cri & EF Rey
Ches
Ohio
Tobacco
Federal Steel
Manhattan
Pacific
Bta Bay Pacifie Mai
People's Gas
Ubud Ree Eeeee Shibeenes
Aeons
Ili Roy
South
Pas
Union Vebbeueee
Gambiner
Oxford
Boston ‘ Store
Enson Street
Odds and
Stephenson Street
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