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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1908
Page
3
Typographical Union Honors Freeport Journal Labor Use
The Freeport Journal receives a label from the International Typographical Union recognizing its use of Union labor in mechanical departments. The notice underscores the paper's adherence to labor standards and union-employee cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
eThis
Freeport Zeurnal
International Typoaphical Union
PERSONAL RECORDS OF DELAWARE AREA TRAVELERS
A compilation of daily moves shows Emil Haeni traveling to Chicago on business, Charles Little visiting friends in Dixon, and Henry Wiemand at Seward for business. Many locals, including Mrs. J. M. Stanchfield, K. A. Thomas, and Dr. M. M. Baumgartner, journey to Chicago or nearby cities for errands, visits, or relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emil Haeni
Chicago
Charles Little
Dixon
Henry Wiemand
Seward
D. S. Thompson
Freda Moritz
Freeport High School Alumni Ball Dances Through Generations
The second annual Freeport High School alumni ball at Masonic temple drew two hundred fifty guests from class of 1869 to recent graduates. A grand march led by Mrs. George C. Trues dell showcased fashion and music from the Gibler Orchestra as alumni mingled and danced into midnight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport High School
Masonic Temple
George C. Truesdell
W. WH. J. Stratton
F. H. Bowers
William G. Krape
Bertha Bergman
Chester C. Wells
Ruth Colling
Walter Pfender
Lillian Grant
George Schoeffel
Jean Knowlton
Karl Wagner
Cora Koenig
Board of Education
Frappe
Ellen Collins
Margaret Strong
Gibler
Evening Guests Arrive for Formal Mother’s Night
The text describes guests arriving for a formal mother’s night event this evening. It notes a cordial reception, with emphasis on courtesy and refined behavior among attendees, reflecting traditional social norms of the era.
Unclear Names List From Historic Page Fragment
Fragmentary OCR lists individuals with initials and years such as Fred Lidberran Laura Hoefer Edith Swingley Ed Luebbing Marjorie Verbeck and Leila Bowers along with unit references Co. W. Chapman and other names. The fragment hints at a roster or membership record from an early period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred &. Lidberran
Laura Hoefer
Edith Swingley
Ed. Luebbing
Marjorie M. Verbeck
Co. W. Chapman
M. Alice Hill
Helen Bowers
Elele Figeley
Charles McCool
Leila Bowers
Sixteenth annual BW B. Carr lodge ball plans announced
Elaborate plans are under way for the sixteenth annual ball and card party of the BW B Carr lodge No 115 Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen at Masonic temple ballroom Friday evening Jan 1. A delightful time is assured for all who attend. Music by Gibler's orchestra. Dancing begins 8:30 and cards at 9. Committees: Arrangements O J Phillips F J Benz H B K Muchow Floor D A Donahue Thomas Reilly J R Cook R W Ropps T J Cathcart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Carr Lodge
Brotherhood of Railway
Masonic Temple
Gibler
O. J. Phillips
F. J. Benz
H. BK. Muchow
D. A. Donahue
Thomas Reilly
J. R. Cook
R. W. Ropps
T. J. Cathcart
Missionary Zoe Hea to Wed Rev Seldwisch Today
Miss Zoe Victoria Hea of 29 Carpenter Street will marry Rev. W P Seldwisch of Pearl City this afternoon at 4 30 assisted by Rev W K Loofbourrow of Lena and Rev C W McCaskill of Freeport. Attending are Mr and Mrs W G Tyler of Winslow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zoe Victoria Hea
Carpenter Street
W. FP. Seldwisch
Pearl City
W. K. Loofbourrow
Lena
C. W. McCaskill
Freeport
W. G. Tyler
Winslow
Entertains at House Party in Stephenson Street
Mrs. H. F. Aspinwall entertained guests at a house party at her home on upper Stephenson street. Visitors included Mrs. John Ferry of Mattoon, Mrs. W. H. Gransden of St. Louis, and Miss Marcha Young of Dakota.
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J. P. Capron
J. H. Stearns
Janesville
Herman Sharper
Appleton
Wis
Charles and
Arry Beat
Oconto
J. Beat
Pearl Sabin
Oak Park
Margaret and
Katharine Hill
Douglas Avenue
Mra
Cheater Winters
Leaf River
Guta Harwood
Idaho
Flora Fye
Galena Street
John LeRoy Taylor
South
Misses Fry
Stephenson Street
L. J. Evans
Chicago
H. F. Aspinwall
Upper Stephenson Street
John Ferry
Mattoon
W. H. Gransden
St. Louis
Marcha Young
Dakota
Alderman Harden Becomes Freeport Baseball President
Dr J A Poling resigns as president of the Freeport Baseball Club and Alderman C W Harden is elected president at a meeting held at Harden cigar store A 3 o clock session will set policy and aim to select a manager and new players Hugh A Shannon of Boston signs as Ottumwa manager causing a shift in leadership Harden is a confirmed baseball enthusiast and promises strict discipline and Pennant chances for the club in the Wisconsin Illinois league
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J. A. Poling
Freeport Baseball Club
Harden Cigar Store
C. W. Harden
Fleors
W. 1
Fry
Louis Jungkunaz
Hugh A. Shannon
Boston
Willmington
N. C
Freeport
Ottumwa
Shannon
St. Paul
Baltimore
Lowell
Mass
Alderman Harden
Freeport Club Midwinter Party Invites Members and Families
Cards issued for the Freeport club mid winter party to be held Thursday evening. Invitations limited to members and their families and their out of town guests. Cards and dancing will be indulged in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport Club
St Margaret's Guild Matinee Dance at Masonic Temple
St Margaret's guild plans a New Year's matinee dance to be held in the afternoon at the Masonic temple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guild Matinee Dance
St. Margaret's Guild
Masonic Temple
Haraguchi Hosted by Higley Sisters at Homer Street Home
Miss Aji Haraguchi of Japan is entertained by a party of young people at the home of Misses Daisy and Lilian Higley at 150 Homer The 8 C B club will meet tonight at the home of Miss Clare Rame.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aji Haraguchi
Japan
Daisy and
Lilian Higley
Homer Street
Clare Rame
Christmas Greetings From Orangeville Residents
Our Own Correspondent reports from Orangeville on December 28 as numerous locals and visitors celebrate holidays. The list names Lloyd Bear Lydia Wohlford Rev B C Holloway George Wagner Ira Wagner and many families visiting relatives in Monroe Beloit Montana Rockford Naperville Freeport Red Oak and Winn ton with dinners and gatherings across towns.
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Orangeville
Lloyd Bear
Toledo
Iowa
Lydia Wohlford
Geary
Oklahoma
B. C. Holloway
Dakota
George Wagner
Monroe
Ira Wagner
Mrs. Palmer
Beloit
Fred, Barnes
George Runkle
John Poelman
Rockford
QL. C. Runkle
Poelman
Lee Goodrich
Montana
Lloyd Dorn
Edgar Hells
Winston
C. P. Dorn
Ethel Dorn
Naperville
G. D. Dorn
Orson Cook
J. H. Cook
Arthur Wheeland
Arthur Horsley
Freeport
George Martin
William Martin
Red Oak
A. Baltzer
Samuel Holmes
R. W. Moore
G. D
Baileyville Christmas and funeral notices crowd local week
Baileyville notes report Mrs Wiechman funeral at the Reformed church with Rev Thurman officiating and interment at White Oak near Forreston. Other items include Christmas exercises well attended, De Weert’s 60th birthday surprise, Miss Lillian Clark visiting Decatur, John and Mrs Selmans hosting guests, and planned Watch Night services at the Baptist church with Rev Thurman possibly leaving Applington call. Mrs Munthenka is reported quite ill with doubtful recovery.
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Baileyville
William Seiman
Silver Creek
Thurman
Applington
The
Reformed Church
Munthenka
Retail Clerks Elect Officers in Freeport Union
The Freeport Retail Clerks union elected officers including President W FE Zimmerman and First VP Fred Reiter. Other roles were filled by Ben Janssen secretary M G Schaub treasurer A Diefenthaler guardian Great Dilly guide F S Backer advocate agent Lee Wieman. Trustees named Ken Janssen Fred Reiter Les Wieman. A annual dance was approved for Garmania hall with date to be decided. AT Luebing named committee chair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport Retail Clerks’ Union
W. FE. Zimmerman
Fred Reiter
Ben Janssen
M. G. Schaub
A. Diefenthaler
Great Dilly
F. Ss. Backer
Lee Wieman
Ken Janssen
Les Wieman
Garmania Hall
Luebbing
Troupe Disappoints At Grand Opera House
The troupe scheduled to present The Heart of the Rockies failed to arrive for yesterday afternoon and evening performances at the Grand Opera House. A large number of reserved seats remained unsold and no explanation was given by management. Notices will be posted in nearby towns asking whether the troupe has been lost, strayed, or stolen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heart of the Rockies
Grand Opera House
Cottage Prayer Meetings At United Brethren Church
Cottage prayer meetings will be held this evening at 7 30 at Geo Isaacs 153 Lincoln Avenue near Mrs M Krider 6 Highlands Avenue You are invited To all of these meetings Tomorrow evening a central meeting will be held at the church
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Brethren Church
Geo. Isaacs
Lincoln Avenue
Winslow Band Plays at Lena Band Fair Night
The Winslow Register band performed at the Lena band fair last night. Some members remained over today, including F. A. Deamw editor of the Register, who visited Freeport friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winslow
Lena
Winslow Register
F. A. Deamw
The
Register
Freeport
Paper Delivery Notice From Galena and Van Buren
Incomplete notice requests patrons who have not received their paper to notify the office. The missive specifies Galena and Van Buren areas and asks recipients to satisfy the office to ensure delivery.
Town Board Meeting Audits Bills Monday Evening
Regular meeting of the town board set for Monday January 4 at 7 30 pm to audit bills. Citizens with town claims should present them at once at the town clerk office City drug store Galena and Van Buren streets. Michael Steffen Town Clerk.
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City Drug Store
Galena
van Buren
Michael Steffen
Rock City Pioneer T. J. Allen Observes 74th Birthday
T. J. Allen a Rock City pioneer marks his 74th birthday with family at home. Born December 30, 1834 in Warren County Indiana he moved to Stephenson County as a youth and settled in Rock City. He enlisted in the Civil War as a hospital steward with the Forty-Sixth Illinois. survivors include Ira W. Allen John W. Allen Mrs Louella Webb and Miss Alice Allen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. Allen
Rock City
Mr. Allen
Warren County
Ind
Stephenson Cotty
Oakley
Wis
Christiana Hicks
Ira W. Allen
John W. Allen
Marengo
Alice Allen
Hart School
van Brocklin
This County
Louella Webb
Allen
Singing Plantation Melodies At Salem Church
A large crowd attended last night’s meeting at Salem church on Pleasant street. Rev. W. H. Beynon preached a strong sermon as about two hundred voices joined in the song service. Plantation melodies by the southern jubilee singers. Dr. Griffin sang The Golden City and God is Calling the Prodigal. He urged life liberty and holy ghost fill for the church. Denominations invited. many business men endorsed Dr. Griffin and pledged support. Dr. Griffin has spent $95 on expenses, rent, and fuel and seeks thirty business subscribers. The endorsement list includes Rev. Beynon Prof. J. J. Nagle Rev. Thrall Charles De Moore and others. Another meeting planned for tonight and Thursday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem Church
Pleasant Street
W. H. Beynon
D. D
First Baptist Church
Southern Jubilee Singers
Dr. Griffin
Golden City
Griffin
J. J. Nagle
W. G. Thrall
Charles de Moore
A. Robertson
GG. G. McCarty
E. Heckman
Veteran Beloit engineer Cyrus Ayer dies at 75
Cyrus B. Ayer, a longtime Beloit civil engineer born January 3, 1833 in Maine, died after a lingering illness aged 75. He helped develop bakery machinery in Chicago and later engineered for the Chicago and Northwestern Railway, served as a railroad secret service agent, managed Williams paper mills, Eclipse Windmill, and Beloit waterworks for 23 years.
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Beloit
Wis
Cyrus_ B. Ayer
Maine
Chicago
Ayer
J. W. Dake Bakeries
Chicago & Northwestern
Belvidere
Rockford
Freeport
Williams Paper Mills
Eclipse Windmill Company
Beloit Waterworks
Judge Farrand Shaves Mustache in Dixon
Dixon December 29 Judge Richard S Farrand shaved his mustache during a routine morning walk. Onlookers questioned the change while the judge explained he preferred living without facial hair to eat oatmeal and soup more easily. He has not decided whether to grow it back, and friends say he looks better without it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dixon
Richard S. Farrand
Judge Farrand
Oppose New Court Act Debated in Springfield
KE A Snively of the state board of pardons spoke against a proposed act at the Illinois Sheriff's association meeting in Springfield. The measure would grant circuit judges near total control over sheriff operations. A committee of sheriffs was appointed to report on the law's impact on the sheriff's office.
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Springfield
Ill
A. Snively
State Board of Pardons
Illinois Sheriff's Association
Cashel
St. Clair County
Berry
Montgomery County
McGorry
Macon County
Morris
Livingston County
Adler
Douglas County
Davis
Alexander County
Sheriff's Office
Harry Welch Improves After Street Car Injury
The condition of Harry Welch, injured when springing from a street car, is reported somewhat improved today. Welch sustained severe bruises and cuts and a serious knee injury, keeping him sidelined for an extended period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Welch
Sping
Mr. Welch
Advertising and Goods Must Be Paired for Success
A business axiom states that advertising alone fails without quality goods, while having goods without promotion yields weak sales. The message urges balanced effort between product quality and marketing to drive consumer demand.
Illinois Teachers Rally Over State School Reforms
Opening guns in Illinois education battle as the State Teachers association gathers in Springfield. Opponents of the commission plan defend the Little Red Schoolhouse while supporters push a nine member State Board of Education to oversee funds, curricula, exams, and school construction. Chicago schools face unclear impact as county superintendents oppose changes. Officers of the Illinois Association of County Superintendents are elected.
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Springfeld
Ilinois
Educational Commission
State Teachers’ Association
State Association
Illinois
James
University of Illinois
Blair
Illinois Educational Commission
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
State Board of Education
Board of Education
Chicago
Illinois Association of County
Association
Deneen
New Belvidere daily to publish liquor prosecutions
Rockford reports a new daily newspaper will launch in Belvidere to publish the facts on liquor prosecutions. Three ministers the civic league and local businessmen back the effort. Belvidere awaits further action amid recent developments involving prominent men accused of violating the local option law.
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Belvidere
Rockford
Civic League
Electric Bitters touted as medicine for stomach and liver
W C Kiester of Halliday Ark praises Electric Bitters as a cure for malaria stomach troubles and run down conditions. The ad says it purifies the blood tones the nerves and energizes the weak. Refund offered if it fails. 60c at Jos Emmert's drug store. Read the Journal's want column.
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W. C. Kiester
Halliday
Ark
Jos. Emmert
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