College Club Party Hosts Moon Dance At Masonic Temple
Nearly 175 guests attended the college club dance at the Masonic temple last night with Brubaker's orchestra providing music from arrival to 9 pm. A grand march featured notable couples led by Dr. Best and Miss Whiteside with an extra Moon Dance sequence that drew four encores. Out of town guests included Miss Fritz of Winslow and several Chicago based attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Club
Masonic Temple
Brubaker
Charles T. Best
Florence Whiteside
Louise Morgan
Raymond Wise
Fred Bowers
Grace Mayer
J. Tl. Griffith
Howard Brubaker
Flossie Fritz
Winslow
Vida Bellman
Cincinnati
Pearl Sabin
Oak Park
Helen Haley
Dixon
Elizabeth Steinbeck
Chicago
Maud Bremley
Galveston
Texas
Ray Angle
Dakota
la Verne Miller
Rockford
Lawrence Wenter
Ray Berry
Toledo
Iowa
Robert Knoll
Eugene Munn
Omaha
Japanese Guest Delights Freeport Social Night
Al. Games and contests entertained guests as judges failed to decide who crafted the finest doll. Among attendees was Ai Haraguchi of Tokio studying at Cornell Iowa visiting Freeport friends. The club will study Japan, and Miss Swanzey received thanks for a memorable evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ai Haraguchi
Tokio
Japan
Cornell
Iowa
Freeport
Twenty Candidates Receive Degrees at Freeport Lodge
Twenty candidates were received into Freeport Lodge of Perfection a co ordinate body of Freeport Consistory A A S R with degrees from the 4th to 14th. The sixth and seventh degrees were conferred by Warren and Belvidere members respectively. A banquet followed and the class included residents from Apple River Freeport Sterling Rockford Kingston Belvidere Winslow Stockton Paw Paw and McConnell. The visiting members received praise for the ritual and the work will continue with Princes of Jerusalem and Rose Croix to end the month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport Lodge of Perfection
Freeport
Illinois
Warren
King Solomon
H. C. Puckett
Hiram of
Tyron
W. F. Conyne
C. EF. Morton
Charles Murphy
Belvidere
J. R. Balliett
A. J. Markley
Hugh Dysart
Benjamin Herbert
George “E. Tallerday, Jr
S. S. Gossard
Amos—E. S. Merrill
Jerobaum
J. O. Anderson
Clarence Henry LeVitt
Apple River
Ralph Vernon Moore
John Guilford Wetzel
Sterling
J. Seymour
Rockford
Clarence Palmer Coolidge
Winnebago
George Washington Markley
Kingston
George Klizla
Joseph P. Gordon
Daniel Miles Tree
Alfred Warren Sexaner
Warren Tl. Wyman
Charles A. Rix
Homer Heckman
McConnell
Philip J. Moore
Stockton
John Templeton
Frederick John Adams
Paw Paw
Oscar Bowen Staver
Winslow
John David Sparks
Eugene Briggs Fisher
John Robert Evans
Lodge of Perfection
Princes of Jerusalem
Personal Record Highlights Freeport Social Mobility
Ray Angle of Dakota spent the day in Freeport. Many named residents and visitors travel between Freeport and Chicago, Dixon, Rockford, and other Illinois towns for business and family reasons. Notables include Dr. Sunderland visiting Chicago, Mrs. Bushelle in Augusta, and J. B. Olney in town, with multiple trips to Princeton, Kankakee, and Michigan City noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Mack
Chicago
Helen Haley
Dixon
Edith Marks
Michigan City
South Bend
Elsie Schulz
Chadwick
Til
C. J. Kelley
Chlones
L. M. Hess
Ruth Hess
Rockford
Freeport
H. B. Erb
Peoria
A. H. Kaylor
Capt Crain Here on Visit
Capt C F Crain of the 27th Infantry now attached to the Art of War College at Fort Leavenworth is visiting his parents and old friends in Freeport for a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crain
C. F. Crain
27Th. Infantry
U.S. Art of War College
Fort Leavenworth
Freeport
Douglas Avenue
Chicago
Soudans
Fired Gun Fired Earl Wheelock Faces Fine
Earl Wheelock arrested yesterday in East Freeport for firing a revolver was brought before Magistrate Bentley today and fined 10 dollars plus costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Wheelock
East Freeport
Bentley
Electric Bitters Promised as Remedy for Malaria and Stomach Ailments
Jester of Halliday Ark testifies that Electric Bitters cures malaria and stomach complaints. The reviewer claims the medicine purifies and enriches the blood, tones the nerves, and restores energy. Money refunded if not satisfied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halliday
Ark
Electris
Foe Deity Journal Delivered Urea
A cryptic note indicates a journal titled Foe Deity Journal was delivered with urea. The fragment mentions delivery to a recipient or location but lacks clear names, dates, or places for full specifics. Further readable details are needed to identify sender, recipient, or context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foe Deity Journal
High School Alumni Ball at Masonic Temple Tonight
The second annual High School Alumni ball will be at the Masonic temple tonight with 800 invitations issued. Gibler's orchestra plays as the grand march leads at 9 pm, featuring Dr. F H Bowers and Mrs Stratton among many couples. many out of town guests expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Temple
Alumni Association
Gibler
F. H. Bowers
W. H. J. Stratton
W. G. Krape
Irma Erwin
Chester C. Wells
Ruth Collins
Walter Pfender
Lillian Grant
George W. Schoeffel
Jean Knowlton
Karl Wagner
Cora Koenig
Haines Matter Nuptials In Chicago Record-Herald
Miss Charlotte Grace Haines daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas L Haines married Dr Lloyd Emerson Matter of Lake Geneva Wisconsin on Christmas Eve at the bride’s home The bride wore white messaline silk trimmed with Brussels lace and a diamond locket The bridal party included sister Mrs I R Rehm as matron of honor the bridesmaids were Juliet Dashiell Flossie Sheeley Anna Beale and Elsie Rawl The ceremony was conducted by Rev Charles G Unangat with Rev KK Yeakel assisting Guests included multiple Matter relatives and Rehm family members The couple left for a short trip and planned residence in Lake Geneva Wisconsin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haines- Matter
Chicago Record-Herald
Charlotte Grace Haines
Thomas L. Haines
West Monroe Street
Lloyd Emerson Matter
Lake Geneva
Wis
I. R. Rehm
Juliet Dashiell
Misa Flossie Sheeley
Anna Beale
Elsie Rawl
Louis H. Matter
Freeport
Lois Rehm
Lorna Matter
Charles G. Unangat
KK. K. Yeakel
JT. Matter
Li. H. Matter
H. Matter
Lorna
E. KE
Keck
Doris
Matter
Fred Kull
W. BK. Martin
Naperville
Deerfield
Tis
Banquet At Rockford Draws Illinois Graduates
Freeport alumni and students from the University of Illinois will attend the second annual banquet and reunion of the Northern Illinois Alumni association in Rockford. The Brown Teapot room will host about one hundred attendees, with Charles McCool George Schmetzle Dan Voss Oscar Hively Dwight Smith and George Schoefel among the Freeport group.
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Freeport
University of Illinois
Rockford
Northern Ilinois Alumni Association
Brown
State University
Charles McCool
George Schmetzle
Dan Voss
Oscar Hively
Dwight Smith
George Schoefel
Mid winter Cul ture club social at Miss Swanzey home
The mid winter social of the Cul ture club was hosted last evening by president Miss Swanzey at 240 Union Street. Each member brought a guest and the house was well filled. The entertainment program, led by the entertainment committee, was enjoyed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Culture Club
Miss Swanzey
Union Street
Wwefiber
Freeport guests to entertain Tau Lambda club at Brewster house
Orlando Gochnaur will entertain Tau Lambda members at a 6 o clock dinner tonight at the Brewster house. The event honors Lawrence Wenter and Frank Baldwin, visiting members of the organization and attended by Freeport boys at the University of Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orlando Gochnaur
Tau Lambda Club
Freeport
University of Ilinois
Brewster House
Lawrence Wenter
Frank Baldwin
Anchor Society Party Night Planned With Dance and Cards
The organizing committee has prepared extensive entertainment for members and their families tonight. The program includes dancing and card games as the anchor society hosts its annual gathering.
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Anchor Society
Mothers' Club Party Hosted by Baptist Sunday School
The Mothers' club members and their husbands will be entertained by the primary department of the Baptist Sunday school on Wednesday evening at the Settlement home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mothers’ Club
Baptist Sunday School
Wed- Beatles
Dance and Card Party at Odd Fellows Hall
Busy Bee lodge degree staff host a dance and card party at Odd Fellows hall on New Year’s Eve. Proceeds support lodge activities and community service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Busy Bee Lodge
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Mrs Dollmeyer Hosts IL W Club Meeting Night
Mr and Mrs George Dollmeyer entertained IL W Club members last evening. The Freeport Whist Club was hosted by the Misses Stearns for a social evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Dollmeyer
IL. W. Club
Freeport Whist Club
Misses Stearns
Y M C A Prepares For Wheaton College Basketball Showdown
The Y M C A team had final practice and sports a strong form for the Wheaton College game tomorrow night at the Y M C A gym. A curtain raiser features the high school team versus the Y M C A second team. If the local Y team wins they could contend for state honors. The 8:00 pm tipoff opens the doubleheader with the lineup listing Freeport Y, Wheaton College, Steenrod, R F Worrell, Schmelzle, Tie, Fyness, Gad Smith, Goddard, OMe, Slow, gies et, Matter Brandt, R G Fisher, Seitz, L Gow, Snyder or Bickenbach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheaton College
Y.M.C. A
Wheaton
Freeport
Steenrod
R. F
Worrell Schmelzle
Tie Fyness Gad Smith Goddard
Gies
Brandt
R. G
Fisher Seitz
I -L. Gow
Snyder Or Bickenbach
Christmas in Florida Observed Like Independence Day
W C Jencks and wife spend winter in Daytona Beach Florida reporting warm 68 degree weather salt air good fishing. The Christmas celebration is described as similar to the Fourth of July with noisy instruments and a pier fireworks display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.C. Jencks
Jencks
Daytona Beach
Fla
Atlantic Ocean
W. C
A Christmas Dinner at the Wirth Home in Red Oak
A Christmas dinner hosted by George A. Wirth of Red Oak featured Mrs. Wirth and daughters as hosts. Music and singing were provided by Jessie and Mamie Wirth and Earl Wirth. Many relatives attended from Harlem Dakota Freeport and Afalkey, with Uncle John unable to attend due to age and cold weather. The gathering included numerous siblings, spouses, and their children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George A. Wirth
Red Oak
John
Dakota
Wirth
George Cornan
Charles Brandt
Myrtle
A. E. Martin
Jay Corman
Louretta
Harlem
John J. Wirth
Katie Wirth
Beasie Wiler
William Hkoals
Roy
Marie Hasse
Afalkey
Mildred
Martha Gueth
QO. A. Seyfried
Irma
Freeport
Martin Reed
Jessie Wirth
Marion Montague
Brother in Texas Brother Seeks News of Ill Kin
Dr C L Snyder received a telegram last evening announcing the serious fitness of his brother G F Snyder at San Antonio Texas The doctor left on the Great Western train breaking speed records in J W Benston s automobile to South Freeport The sick man is a boy brother of Mrs H A Hillmer and Mrs W N Dildine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. Snyder
G. F. Snyder
San Antonio
Texas
Dostor
Atoney
Great Western
J. W. Benston
South Freeport
H. A. Hillmer
W.N. Dildine
Licensed to Marry in Monroe and Madison Notices
Public marriage licenses list includes Ernest Spaeni of Monroe age 22 Flossie H Meyers of Madison age 19 Charles Offenheiser of Loran age 24 and Bertha Ortmeier of Kent age 22, with license details recorded for the period. The notice records parties by name and residence, reflecting local civil filings for approved nuptials.
Suite nicely pressed 600 at Mal lo s Galena and Ven Puree
A compact note reports a 600 suit pressed at Mal lo s in Galena involving Ven Puree Irene. The brief mentions locations and a fashion item without additional context or outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mallo's
Galena
Ven Puree
Irene
Pythian Rites: Fred H Tempel Elected Chancellor Commander
Freeport lodge No 452 Knights of Pythias elected officers Monday night Chancellor Commander Fred H Tempel Vice Chancellor W J Davis Prelate J Fred Mayer Master of the Work A Q O Hart Keeper of Records and Seal W P Putnam Master of Finance J C James Master of Exchequer C Fred Kuehner Master at Arms Frank Gray Inner Guard H Brinkman Outer Guard Jean James Trustees Lt Place M S Wart
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred H. Tempel
Freeport Lodge
Knights of Pythias
W. J. Davis
J. Fred Mayer
A. QO. Hart
W. P. Putnam
J. C. James
C. Fred Kuehner
Frank Gray
H. Brinkman
Jean James
Place
M.S. Wart
Cottage Prayer Meetings Attend Graceful Turnout
Cottage prayer meetings at the homes of J. B. Fenton and W. Burdick drew large crowds last night. Tonight services will be held at C. A. Miller at 276 West Street and I. K. Bruce at 280 Benton Street with all invited as preludes to two revival series at the UU Church. Announcements will follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Fenton
W. Burdick
C. A. Miller
Weat Street
I. K. Bruce
Benton Street
UU. B
Birat Presbyterian Sabbath School class elects officers
The Organization of Sabbath School Class at Birat Presbyterian church met at Mrs. C H Seeley's Lincoln Avenue home with sixteen girls present. Officers elected include President Ruth Barber, Vice President Marjorie Hineline, Secretary Helen DeJongh, and Treasurer Vera Verbeck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seeley
Birat Presbyterian Church
C. H. Seeley
Lincoln Avenue
Ruth Barber
Marjorie Hineline
Helen DeJongh
Vera Verbeck
Bucklen’s Arica Salve Claims Cure For Cold Sore
Leo F. Zelineki of 68 Gibson St Buffalo N Y reports curing a severe cold sore with Bucklen’s Arica Salve applied once daily for two days, leaving no trace of the sore. Sold under guarantee at Jog Emmert’s drug store for eight cents.
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Leo F. Zelineki
Gibson St
Buffalo, N. Y
Bucklen
Funeral Draws Large Crowds in Stephenstown for George Kohl
The funeral of George Kohl drew an unusually large crowd at the home of his granddaughter in Harlem township. Rev. C M Rohrhbaugh led the service as family and friends, including many relatives from across Iowa, attended a moving tribute to Kohl who died at ninety four. Burial followed in Hart's cemetery with a long list of family and friends among pallbearers and attendees.
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Stephenson
Chary
Shiloh
Roliebaugh
Kohl
Hart's Cemetery
George Humuiwell
Afolkey
John Kohl
Kent
Etta Worick
Chicago
Samuel Fetterhoff
Monroe
George Heise
van Matre
C. Benferand Ae
van Sickle
Winson
al Gross
Samuel Heise
Arthur Phillips
Orangeville
Daniel Igen
Stockton
William Heise
Harvey Pilson
Anthony Woddley
Lena
Jacob Hutmacher
Wm. Hutmacher
Charles Homan
Cedarville
Frank Haney
Frank Hutmacher
Herman Fluegel
Benjamin Kohl
Damascus
Knight
Davis
Daniel Heise
George Kohl
William Rubel
Oscar Miller
Andrew Heise
David Moore
Frank Moore
Lincoln Moore
Frank McLain
Freeport
Mary Hummell
Amos Kohl
Mechanicaburg
Susan Werick
Jewel City
Kan
Daniel
Benjamin
George
Nancy Hutmacher
Wills Probated for Mary Keyes and Christoph Mueller
The article notes probate of the wills of Mrs. Mary Keyes of Apple River dated December 21, 1903 with Patrick W Keyes named executor and property left to her children. It also records the probate of Christoph Mueller of Rock Run dated July 16, 1908 with Fred C Mueller named executor and property to be divided equally among his children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Keyes
Apple River
Patrick W. Keyes
Christoph Mueller
Rock Run
Fred C. Mueller
Hall's Catarrh Cure Claim and Cure Offer
An advertisement asserts Hall's Catarrh Cure can cure all stages of Oatarrh a constitutional disease. It claims internal use reaches blood and mucous surfaces, building constitution. Proponents offer $100 to any case failing to cure and urge sending testimonials to Cheney Co Toledo Ohio. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills for consumption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
FLJ
Cheney & CO
Toledo
All Drugeista
January Weather Predicted With Bitter Cold Ahead
Forecast warns of a disagreeable January with cold waves and dampness. Readers urged to bolster health against winter exposure using Mother John's Medicine to maintain warmth, fight coughs and colds, and strengthen the body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mother John
Federal court session set in Freeport by Judge Sandborn
Federal court will be held in Freeport Monday under Judge Sandborn from Madison. No trials are scheduled. attorneys may file motions or petitions in pending cases and initiate new actions. This departs from regular Freeport procedure but is necessary to progress pending matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandborn
Madison
Freeport
Court sessions to expedite trial timetable
A call to hold court at least one or two days monthly to speed up trial handling.
Special Church Services This Week at English Reformed Church
Special services at the English Reformed church this week on Wednesday Thursday and Friday evenings at 7 30 o clock. A congregational social will follow the Thursday service. Reception of new members and communion to be held next Sunday at 10 45 a m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
English Reformed Church
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