Baptist Minister Becomes New Pastor in Freeport
The Rev. William H. Beynon, a Welsh native who came to the United States early in life and earlier served in Cleveland Ohio, arrives with his family on New Year’s Day to take charge of the local Baptist church. He will occupy the first parsonage owned by the congregation in its 60 plus year history, a property purchased through the generosity of D. C. Stover from the F. F. Brown estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Beynon
The
Baptist Church
D. C. Stover
F. F. Brown
Sible
Stover
Lincoln Avenue
First Baptist Church of Freeport
Cleveland
Wales
America
Youngstown
Iron Worker
University of Industry
Dennison University
Granville
Wecums Abus Cement
Thirst Baptist Church
East Liverpool
University of Chicago
Himrod Avenue
Olivet Baptist Church
Freeport
Qgleveland
Adinistration
Personal Record of Visitors and Travelers in Freeport
A long list of locals and visitors spending New Year and visiting relatives in Freeport and surrounding towns. Names include Mrs. S. C. Nagle, Vera Collier, John Huss and daughters, James R. Cowley, Bert Stocking, Mrs. Ralph Moore, and many others with connections to Chicago, Lena, Winslow, Freeport, Rockford, and Madison. Several are returning from trips to Mendota, Dodgeville, Oregon, and Holland.
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John Bauscher, Jr
Galena
D. M. Reilly
Amboy
Vera Collier
Winslow
Freeport
S. C. Nagle
Lena
John Huss
Mendota
Daniel Burrell
M. E. Scott
St. Louis
L. T. Bertle
Milwaukee
I. Shoudy
Riverview
Wis
M. M. Alfers
Forreston
James R. Cowley
Washingon
Bert Stocking
Chicago
Alice Wasson
E. McNeil
Rock Island
W. L. Beals
S. Jourden
New Pastor Beynon to Lead Freeport Church Parish House Ready
Rev William H Beynon named pastor elect of the First Baptist Church of Freeport arrives from Cleveland Ohio. He narrates a Welsh birth and American upbringing with steel mill work background and a long record of theological study and urban sociological involvement.
Remarkable cure story from Winterton man by Electric Bitters
Abraham Brown recalls doctors mis diagnosing his ailment as heart disease kidney trouble blood poison and stomach liver trouble before his wife urged Electric Bitters. He credits a single bottle with restoring his health, praising it as more effective than five doctors. Sold by Joseph Emmert, druggist, guaranteed to cure blood poison weakness and stomach kidney issues.
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Abraham Brown
Winterton
N. Y
Joseph Emmert
Wisconsin and Illinois Tie In Inter Collegiate With 28 28 Score
A large crowd at St Marys hall watched Wisconsin and Illinois play to a 28 to 28 tie in an intercollegiate game. Illinois forwards Schmetzle and Tanke led with eight and five field goals, while Wisconsin forwards Hoefer and Ellis each made five. Final halves showed Wisconsin fouls and strong defense as Swenholdt refereed and Van Hook umpired.
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St. Mary's Hall
Wisconsin
Ilinois
Schmetzle
Tanke
Illinois
Hoefer
Ellis
Finois
Hlinois
Jones
Steenrod
Wagner
Lively
McCool
Schoeffel
Tsinois
Swenholdt
van Hook
Annual machinista ball draws large Lexington crowd
The machinista held its annual ball last night at Lexington hall with over one hundred couples in attendance. Harris orchestra supplied music for the dancing and debuted several five step tunes from The Talk of New York, which were well received and enjoyed by all.
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Lexington Hall
Harris
New York
St Mary's Young Ladies Card and Dance Party Friday
The Young Ladies sodality of St Marys church hosts a card and dancing party in St Marys hall on Friday evening January 3. Harris orchestra will furnish music and refreshments will be served. All are welcome.
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Sodality
St. Mary's Church
St. Mary’s Hall
Harris’ Orchestra
Party at Freeport club features prizes and dancing
The Freeport club event last evening drew a large audience. Flowers provided by Mr. L. Farwell decorated the rooms. Euchre winners were Mrs. Dick and R. R. Tiffany, with Mrs. H. D. Bentley taking the Ione hand prize. After cards, dancing and refreshments followed.
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Freeport Club
L. 4. Farwell
R. R. Tiffany
H. D. Bentley
Mendelssohn Club to sing The Redemption at First Presbyterian
The Mendelssohn club will perform Gounod's The Redemption on Friday evening January 3 featuring forty voices with Charles W. Lawyer as organist Edith Burrell as pianist Edwin Rotzler as violinist and Gibler's full orchestra at First Presbyterian Church.
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Gounod
Mendelssohn Club
Charles W. Lawyer
Edith Burrell
Edwin Rotzler
Gibler
First Presbyterian Church
Dinner Party by Miss Whitlock Delights K club Members
Miss Florence Whitlock entertained the K club members at a dinner party. After the feast euchre was played with favors awarded to Miss Bertha Lachmacher Clara Arndt and Edith Kleckner. Miss Florence Dildine hosted a work party for her guest Miss Alice Nye of Beloit Wisconsin.
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Florence Whitlock
Bertha Lachmacher
Clara Arndt
Edith Kleckner
Florence Dildine
Puest
Alice Nye
Beloit
Wis
Majestic to Show Tyrolean Alps Film and Comedy
At the Majestic tomorrow and Wednesday Thursday a trip over the Tyrolean Alps and A Would Be Champion will be shown. The first film is among the finest photography seen in this city with very detailed mountain views. The other film is a comical feature intended to please all audiences.
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Majestic
Tyrolean Alps
Alps
Discontinue Interurban Limited for Winter Season
Beginning January 1 1908 the 1280 am and 430 pm limited cars to Chicago will be discontinued for the winter. The Rockford 780 am and Chicago 615 pm limited trains remain on the same schedule. Only one freight train will be operated on New Year’s Day.
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Chicago
Rockford
Chiccago
Licensed to Wed Pairings Reported in Lancaster and Buena Vista
Couples listed: Jacob Gingrich of Lancaster and Elna M Brubaker aged 24. Henry F Koppin of Buena Vista and Sophia Hutmacher of Mleroy. Dated notices show marriage intent confirmations and local record entries.
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Jacob Gingrich
Lancaster
Elna M. Brubaker Saine
Henry F. Koppin
Buena Vista
Sophia Hutmacher
Mleroy
Death at Galena of Mrs Annie G Dean longtime Western Union official
Mrs Annie G Dean longtime manager of the Western Union Telegraph Company offices at Galena died Monday afternoon after a weeklong illness. She had served the firm in Galena for many years and was well known in the business community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie G. Dean
Western Union Telegraph Ceaapany
Cialena
Nothing Compares to Father Willian's Indian Clerk Tab
An advertisement touts a liver kidney stomach and bowel remedy by Father Willian's Indian clerk Tab said to purify blood aid digestion promote regular bowel movements and cleanse kidneys at a cost of 20 cents with money back if not satisfied. For sale by C P Guenthe & Co at the Galena corner store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willian
C. P. Guenthe. & Co
Galena Avenue
Galena Street
Golden milestone on life's pathway celebrated
A 50th wedding anniversary honors Mr. and Mrs. James Currier of Freeport. long residents of Stephenson county, they enjoyed fifty years of marriage amid a dairy business, church service, and community respect. Mr. Currier, born 1833 in Potsdam, and Mrs. Currier, born 1838, raised a family and retired with health good enough to look forward to years ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James
Currier
Taylor Avenue
Freeport
Mr. Currier
Robert
Aurora
Ill
J. B. Currier
First Presbyterian Church of
Potsdam
N. Y
David Currier
Stephenson County
Lancaster Township
Taylor's Park
Mary A. Turner
Local notices outline meetings and events for week
The Owls meet at 8 tonight while public schools reopen Thursday at 9. New Year’s matinee and night shows at band opera house. Salem church Woman’s Missionary society meet with Mrs Enpel at 287 Douglas Ave Thursday afternoon. St John’s Ladies’ Aid meet Thursday evening. Bricklayers and Masons union No 2 meets tomorrow evening. Moline banks stop issuing clearing house checks. cash deposits resume. W J Young listed for Redemption tickets. available at Brown Dollmeyer Pattison Kryder. Winnestick lodge No 80 IOOF meets tomorrow night for degrees. drill master seeks initiation team for 60th anniversary work on Jan 8.
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Woman's Missionary Society of Salem Church
Winnestick Lodge
Munn
Smedley to Lecture on Jamestown and the Old Dominion
Mr Smedley will deliver a lecture on Jamestown and the Old Dominion at the Y M C A this evening He previously spoke at the High School where listeners were favorably impressed The talk will be illustrated with stereopticon views made from photographs taken by Smedley on his summer trip
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ourorrow
Yom
Oring Laxative Fruit Syrup Promoted as Best Laxative
An advertisement proclaims Oring Laxative Fruit Syrup as a new laxative that stimulates without irritation and guarantees money back. It lists H J Moogk and Wim. FL Jgngkung as endorsers.
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H J. Moogk
Wim
Daily Journal Delivery Offer in City
The Daily Journal is delivered citywide for 10 cents every nine weeks, offering affordable access to local news for residents.
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Daily Journal
A Special Day of Prayer in Freeport Churches
United Evangelical ministers gather in Freeport Thursday at Trinity United Evangelical church for a day of prayer and fellowship linked to revival meetings. Presiding Elder Rev. C. G. Anangst leads sessions with ministers from Freeport district including Rev. H. Stephan and Rev. J. W. Davis among others, featuring conferences, reports on fields, and a sermon on Absolute Surrender. Cottage meetings follow at several homes this evening with Rev. C. G. Anangst among the speakers and the theme The Spirit Filled Life and Prayer.
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United Evangelical Ministers
Freeport
Trinity United Evangelical Church
C. G. Anangst
H. Stephan
Rock Grove
J. W. Davis
Rockford
J. W. Michael
Cedarville
CG. BR. Hedges
Davis
BE. K. Yenakel
Shannon
D. J. Klopp
Orangeville
BE. O. Rife
Stockton
K. Hershey
Woodbine
Kmelds
J. Fox
Jefferson Street
FF. Miller
Oak Street
George Bordner
Clark Avenue
A. B. Wight
Samuel Youngblut
Lincoln Ave
St Anne's Society Hails Successful Year Fund Drive
St Anne's society of St Joseph's church reports a record year aiding the poor and elects officers for the coming year. Katherine Redlinger is president, Katherine Maurer secretary, and Mrs. P. Guenther treasurer, with thanks to supporters and a call for further offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Anne's Society
St. Joseph’s Church
Katherine Redlinger
Katherine Maurer
P. Guenther
Wreck at Scales Mound Blocks Illinois Central Line
A west bound Illinois Central freight derailed near Senes Mound when a broken journal caused three cars to leave the track. Wrecking crew from the city replaced the cars over several hours. Train No 4 detoured via Great Western from Dubuque to Dunbar. No 1 was briefly delayed.
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Ilinois Central
Senes Mound
Great Western
Dubuque
Dunbar
Ill news from Baileyville and local hospital cases
John Arthur's condition shows no improvement. Albert Seyfarth of Baileyville is at St Francis hospital for treatment. Mrs Fred Weisser has been taken to St Francis hospital for an operation. Leonard Davis, son of Mr and Mrs Henry Davis, had a large tumor removed from a toe on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Werkman
John Brockmeier
Holland
Mich
W.T. Graham
Freeport
D. F. Graham
Laurel
Henry Ickes
I. C
East St. Louis
John Arthur
Albert Seyfarth
Baileyville
St. Francis Hospital
Fred Weisser
Leonard Davis
Henry Davis
Journeymen Barbers Elect Officers
The Journeymen Barbers union elected officers last evening with Alexander Krehl as president and Harry Frogvitt as vice president. Thomas Radican was chosen financial secretary along with John Ellis recording secretary Max Fox treasurer George Diefenthaler guardian and Martin Kulling guide.
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Journeymen Barbers
Journeymen Barber’s Union
Alexander Krehl
Harry Frogvitt
Thomas Radican
John Ellis
Max Fox
George Diefenthaler
Guardian
Martin Kulling
Will Install Officers at Freeport Tribunes Meet
Freeport Tribunal No. 99 of the Fraternal Tribunes will hold its annual installation of officers Thursday evening. A large class of candidates will be initiated, and the meeting is expected to be the largest held in the city. Not fewer than two hundred plates will be laid for the banquet at the T. O. O. F. ball over the First National Bank at 8 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport Tribunal No. 99
Tribunes
First National Bank
Merchants Plan Rating Book At City Hall Meeting
City retail merchants met at the city hall this morning to decide on issuing a rating book for association members. The plan aims to publish the book within the next two months, though some believe the time frame is too tight for completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meitia
Caldwell baby's arrival on fifth anniversary in Chicago
A baby boy was born Monday night at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jack C Caldwell in Chicago. The birth coincides with the couple’s fifth wedding anniversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Jack C Caldwell
Chicago
New Livery Opens in Stockton by F W Banker
F W Banker has moved to Stockton and opened a new livery barn with a complete stock of rigs and equipment. He plans to run a first class up-to-date livery operation for local patrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. W. Banker
Stockton
Sheriff Takes Ada Dillon to House of the Good Shepherd
Sheriff Millner departed for Chicago this morning with Ada Dillon who was yesterday committed to the House of the Good Shepherd for care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millner
Chicago
Ada Dillon
House of the Cood Shepherd
St Marys Church New Year Services Schedule
St Marys Church announces New Year morning services at 6 6 and 10 oclock, with house for services at the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary's Church
Skating at Taylor Park Rink Draws Local Visitors
Residents enjoy good skating at Taylor Park rink with clear ice and steady crowds. Families report pleasant conditions and a welcoming, community-focused atmosphere for outdoor skating.
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Taylor Park
Danger in Asking Advice About Coughs
Caution against seeking medical remedies for coughs and colds as unknown preparations may be dangerous. Foley's honey and Tar is advertised to cure coughs, colds, and prevent pneumonia. the genuine product is in a yellow package. Substitutes should be refused. H. J. Moogk and Wm. F. Jungkunz.
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Foley
H. J. Moogk
Wm. F. Jungkunz
Police Dept Yearly Arrests Show Monthly Totals
Chief Henry Silk reports 658 arrests in the year with month by month tallies. The data list crimes from drunkenness and disorderly conduct to larceny, forgery, prostitution, and more, reflecting department innovations under Silk who took command May 1.
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Henry Silk
Silk
New Year Hope: 1908 Message to Readers
A 1908 New Year communique urges readers to seek growth and better daily work. It calls for courage, patriotism, prudence, and charity, promising progress through new experiences and wider undertakings while embracing faith, energy, and good will toward all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fife
Imusic
Dangerous Deadlock Remedy Ad in 19th Century Drug Store
An old advert describes a fatal risk from liver and bowel stoppage and promotes Dr King s New Life Pills as the quick cure. It claims guaranteed satisfaction with money back and lists Joseph Emmert s drug store as the seller for 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Joseph Emmert
When Knighthood Wan in Flower at the Grand
Amusements brief notes the return of When Knighthood Wan in Flower at the Grand tonight in Freeport with Grace Merritt. The piece promises a large audience following strong support from last Saturday’s show, highlighting Merritt as a rising star of the American stage.
Frank James approves play about Jesse James at Grand Opera House
Frank James, brother of the famous Jesse James, endorses the new play named after him to be shown at the Grand Opera House on Thursday night. He says the production faithfully portrays the most exciting incidents in his and his brother's careers, along with outlaw Quintrel and Bob Ford who later killed Jesse James as he shielded Ford from the police.
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Frank James
Jesse James
Grand Opera House
Quintrel
Bob Ford
Ford
Vanderbilt Cup musical at Grand Opera House next Friday
The most stupendous effect ever staged will be seen as The Vanderbilt Cup is presented a musical comedy based on the annual Long Island race plots a clever country miss aids her sweetheart to win the trophy the cast numbers sixty with a strong New York Chicago pedigree and many song hits including My Little Chauffeur My Houseboat Beau and The Light that Lies in Girlish Eyes. A grand scenic display and dangerous car stunts conclude with Barney Oldfield racing cars crashing across the stage in the cup race.
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Grand Opera House
Long Island
New York
Chicago
Marjorie Wellington
Barney Oldfield
Four Masons and sleight of fun at the Bijou
At the Bijou in Freeport the Four Masons entertain with a novel comedy act and the professor with three pupils. Ames and Feathers offer a distinct acrobatic routine, Tom Cary showcases banjo selections, and Donna Sol returns as a singer. Miss Kurta also performs illustrated songs to applause.
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Freeport
Ames
Feathers
Tom Cary
Donna Sol
Old Empire
Miss Kurta
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promises Cure All Stages
Hundred dollar reward offer accompanies a testimonial filled ad for Hall's Catarrh Cure. The notice claims the medicine cures catarrh as a constitutional disease and promotes internal action to strengthen the system, with the firm inviting forest testimonials and directing readers to purchase from local druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
Pfall
Chenicy & CO
Toledo
Wil Drugeists
Tie
Real estate transfers listed by Stephenson County Abstract Office
Abstracts of title furnished on short notice. Deeds, mortgages and other legal instruments accurately drawn. Money to loan. Stephenson County Abstract Office reports transfers: Jangkanz to Stro hacker lot 9 block 8 West Find add Freeport 500. Luecke to A P Walker lots 7 and 8 block IL Hyde & Waterman add Freeport 950. Karow to Willian Wraser lot 10 block 10 Knowlton's 2nd add Freeport 5000. Anna Orth's administrator to Schoch lots 2 and 4 block 8 Davis 1615. Porter to Klillmer Co lots 3 4 5 block 60 Freeport 8000. Wraser to Karow 5 acres NW wig awig NW 20-27 Lanewater 4000. Sager to Fraser lots 8 and 4 block 8 Johnson W Co plat W. F. 1200. Koeh to Franzmeier 20 acres Belly nely 28-26-56 Jefferson 1500. Prall to Pralt part lot 11 block 80 Knowlton's Youd add Freeport 8000. Mary Walters to Harron part swig swig 20-27-6 4000.
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Stephenson County
L. BR. Jangkanz
Strohacker
West Find
Freeport
Elizabeth Luecke
al Ton
A. P. Walker
Lutea
Block IL
Hyde & Waterman
F. A. Karow
Willian Wraser
Knowlton
Anna Orth
KB. I. Schoch
Davis
KE. Porter
A. Klillmer Co
N. W. Wraser
Awig
Lanewater
KF. G. Sager
Willian Fraser
Johnson W. Co
Peter Koeh
Henry Franzmeier
Jefferson
Ki. G. Prall
R. R. Pralt
Vreeport
Mary Waltera
Joseph Harron
Taylor & Frick
Qouveyancers
Berlin News Roundup of Social Visits and Illness
From Our Own Correspondent Berlin December 31 readers wished a happy new year. Geo Webb and wife visited the county seat Saturday. Mrs R Dory and daughter Amy are on the sick list. Mr Schoosey of Chicago visits sister Mrs J Beal. R Wardlow spent Saturday in Freeport. J Wise and wife visited daughter Mrs Jas Neoachswander last Thursday. Misses Jennie Wardlow and Laura Babb spent Tuesday evening in Dakota. Geo Webb and family spent Christmas with J Klever and family in Ridott. W R Niblo visited the county seat Monday. Clyde Wise on the sick list. Grandma Mallory not improving as friends wish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Geo. Webb
R. Dory
Amy
Mr. Schoosey
Chicago
J. Beal
R. Wardlow
Freeport
J. Wise
Jas. Neoachswander
Jennie Wardlow
Laura Babb
Dakota
J. Klever
Ridott
R. Niblo
Clyde Wise
Grandma Mallory
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Decatur
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