Personal notes from Freeport and area visitors
A long list of short, daily movements and visits mentioning residents and nearby towns. Names include A. E. Hawke at Rockford, Mrs. R. Foster to DeKalb, Shoemaker to Elkhart, J. G. Oyler in Sterling, W. J. Wachlin in Freeport, Nellie Jones to Marshalltown, Iva Wheeland to Orangeville, Judge Heard to Dixon, and many others visiting or calling on friends in Freeport, Orangeville, Lena, Polo, and surrounding communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Hawke
Rockford
Mrs. R. Foster
DeKalb
John G. Oyler
Sterling
W. J. Wachlin
McConnell
Freeport
Nellie Jones
Marshalltown
Iowa
J. A. Garnes
Orangeville
W. E Bowker
Lena
Nellie Keator
Polo
Iva Wheeland
Judge Heard
Dixon
George Landis
Bloomington
Charles Beck
Monroe
O. J. Runkle
Orangville
August Mylander
Lottie Knight
Christ Froning
Peter Lausch
Amos Lausch
United States
Marshal Mack
Dick Murphy
Chicago
Martin Kuehling
Apple River
R. Anderson
L. W. Colsen
C. D. Anderson
Remodel of German Insurance building project awarded
Cosmopolitan Life Insurance lets the general contract to Frisbie & Haney with stone work and painting subcontracts. Evans & Hooter win plumbing and heating. An electric power elevator is planned though supplier not yet chosen. Total project cost projected at $25,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cosmopolitan Life Insurance Company
Frisbie & Haney
Evans & Hooter
Grant of patent for locomotive driving box adjusting device
W OC Dick of Freeport has been granted a patent for an adjusting device used in locomotive driving boxes. The invention claims to improve alignment and reliability of box components, potentially enhancing performance and maintenance efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. OC. Dick
Freeport
Neighborhood Favorite Electric Bitters Endorsed In Harbor Maine
Mrs EK DD Charles of Harbor Maine calls Electric Bitters a neighborhood favorite and says it provides quick relief for dyspepsia liver and kidney issues malnutrition nervousness weakness and debility. The tonic purifies the blood and is sold under guarantee at Joseph Emmert's drug store for 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EK. DD. Charles
Harbor, Maine
Electric Bitters
Joseph Emmert
Marie Karnist Piano Recital at 62 Qals Place
Marie Karnist gives a piano recital at 62 Qals Place on December 19. Local notice lists timing and venue details for a small cultural event featuring the pianist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mise Marie Karnist
Atadi
Qals Place
Sermon Denounces Christian Science and Mary Baker Eddy
A Freeport preacher delivers a denunciatory sermon against Christian Science accusing Mary Baker Eddy of blasphemy. He argues the religion denies God’s personality and sin’s reality, and claims its text Science and Health misleads followers. He attacks its healing claims, calls for church expulsions, and vows to deny Christian burial to adherents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ
Eddy
Teddy
Mrs. Eddy
God
Jesus Christ
Maddy
de Peat
Holdy
Simamuel
Fling
Freeport
Youlan
Christian Science
Aman
God's Earth
Tod
Voltaire
France
Robert Ingersoll
Satan
Matey
Hell
McClure
Mary Magdalene
Mary
Uncertain Promotions At Illinois Central Railroads
Superintendent Eugene Dailey of the Freeport division says hot stove railroading labels his purported promotion to Carbondale division while A. E. Chart would succeed J. C. Dailey in Chicago. J. C. Dailey’s resignation, reportedly accepted, would move him to general superintendent of the International and Great Northern in Texas. Dailey notes no official decision exists, and the resignation date of February 13 gives time for formal announcements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Dailey
Freeport
Trinois Central
Carbondale
A. E. Chrt
St. Louis
J.C. Dailey
Chicago
International and Great Northern
Texas
Palestine
J. C. Dailey
Dailey
Socialist Meeting at Trades & Labor Hall
Socialist meeting announced with G. R. Kirkpatrick as lecturer on Thursday evening February 6 at Trades and Labor hall 157 Stephenson Street. Kirkpatrick, a well credentialed speaker, is described as a college graduate with multiple studies and lecturing experience in citizenship and socialism. Admission 15 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. R. Kirkpatrick
Trades & Labor Hall
Stephenson Street
Socialist Party
Vanderbilt University
Chicago University
de. Taylor
Real Estate Transfers In Pearl City and Loran
Joseph L. Doerr transfers lot 8 block 19 and part section 8 town of Loran in Pearl City for 1460 dollars Edward J. Bicker transfers lots 9 10 11 12 block 2 Studebaker add and part lot 2 block 2 Seebold plat Pearl City to Charles W. Penticoff for 33000 dollars Mrs KW A K Currier transfers lot 4 block 4 Knowltons third addition to Robert R Pratt for 700 dollars
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph L. Doerr
Edward J. Bicker
Eby
Pearl City
Loran
Charles W. Penticoff
Studebaker
Seebold
KW. A. K. Currier
Robert R. Pratt
Knowlton
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Praised by Carpenter
Suffering and dollars saved. S Lopez of Manilla New York, a carpenter, says Bucklen’s Arnica Salve healed many severe cuts and saved him suffering and money. It heals burns sores ulcers fever sores eczema and piles. Sold by Joseph Emmert’s druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fr. S. Lopez
Manilla
N. Y
Joseph Emmert
Severe Cold Wave Hits Freeport With Heavy Snow
A severe cold wave grips Freeport with 10 to 14 degrees below zero and heavy drifting snow. Traffic slows as trains run late, interurban lines stall, and crews suffer in the chill. Groundhog forecasts six weeks of continued cold amid widespread sidewalk clearing and anxious residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boreas
Freeport
Mercury
Groundhog
Winnebago
Rockford
Mrs Dorothy Brown Teacher Of China Painting
Local craft mentor Mrs Dorothy Brown runs a gift shop at 116 Stephenson Street offering china painting and leather work, inviting patrons to browse and purchase handmade items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Brown
Stephenson St
Rollaway Rink Offers Daily Skating Sessions
Good skating at the Rollaway rink every afternoon and evening with sessions throughout the day. Enthusiasts enjoy affordable public skate times and welcoming atmosphere at the local rink.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rollaway Rink
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Daily Journal
Bever
Tsuna
O Street
Boslane
Alinoss
Preeport
Freeport Journal
International Typo- Graphical Nton
Bacelstar Lodge
A. F
A. M
Bevergreen Lodge
Freeport Council
Freeport Commandery No
K. T
M Evements
W. H. Greeting
Dubuque
Lloyd Lanker
Markel Wirsing
Alfred Ebel
Birdie Zaeger
Grace L. Hauser
Edna Murphy
Lake Forest
Geo. Enuenga
Cordelia Farber
A. J. Colman
The
New York Herald
Isan Freeport
Pie Circus
C. W. M’caskill
FIRST
M. E. Church Sun
Mrs. Mary
Baker Eddy
Cotland
Srgie Dt
Fale
Freeport Telephone Exchange Company
Y. M. C. A. Building
Civic League OF Freeport
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