Men Behind the Scenes Busy During Play at Theater
The article celebrates flymen, property men, electricians, and scene shifters who work unseen to manage fly ropes, props, lighting, and rapid scene changes. It notes the stage manager as foreman, the crew’s pride in work, and how curtains and effects hinge on these behind the curtain teams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kew
Freeport
Flyman
Man In the Flies
Arizona
Eso Foreman
Cie Pike
Ona
Christian Scientists Healings and Faith in Jesus Teachings
A letter from an undenominated reader argues that Christian Scientists heal the sick through faith and prayer, aligning with Jesus’s commands to preach the gospel and heal the afflicted. The writer cites scripture, defends Christian Science healing, and urges Christians to seek healing power through prayer while contrasting views on God as Spirit and matterless reality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wesley
Jesus
God
Eddy
Mrs. Eddy
Jesus Christ
Christ
Mark Lise
Freeport Not 10 Blame Says Moll
Wisconsin-Illinois league president Moll says neglect of business is core issue for Eau Claire troubles. He notes clubs paid losses amid focus on sport, denies Freeport opposition as a plot, and explains Rockford as business-driven move to draw bigger crowds. Moll plans to survey clubs and set schedules after ruling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moll
Eau Claire
la Crosse Chronicle
Tigers
Rockford
Fau Claire
Freeport
Minnesota
Milwaukee
Elliott
Masonic Calendar For Breelster and Freeport Lodges
Breelster Lodge No influence A F and A M notes stated communications on the first and third Friday Monthly Work on F C Friday February 7 Evergreen Lodge No 170 states meetings first and third Mondays Freeport Chapter No 23 A A M convocation first and third Tuesdays Work on M and P Tuesday February 1 Freeport Council No 4 R and 8 M biated communication fourth Tuesday Freeport Commandery No 7 K T biated conclave first and third Wednesdays Temple work Wednesday February 5 Note dated references to February days and monthly cadence in a local Masonic calendar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Breelster Lodge
A. F
A. M
F.C
Evergreen Lodge
Ted Communication
Freeport
A.A. M
P. Tresdas
Freeport Council
Freeport Commandery No
K. T
Personal calls and arrivals reported in Freeport
A long list of residents and visitors visiting Freeport today includes Charles Griffin at Polo M J Hanley at Aurora Jay DeVore in Chicago Mrs Dora Brown visiting Rockford Orlando Emerick returning from Chicago C M Saxby Monroe J W Barker Adeline William Barnes Orangeville in Freeport L H Gringle Waterloo Wis E W Norman Warren J V Smith Rockford I Shoudy Riverview Wis business caller here today J R Bowman Mt Carroll Freeport caller today J A Garnes Orangeville Roy E Gile Rockford called on friends today Clayton Mogle Pecatonica Thomas Fisher Orangeville Charlies D Cary Kankakee last evening T M Glassner Milwaukee E F Burmeister Madison guest over night M H Sullivan Lena guest last evening M J Fisk Auroras F W B Rahn Appleton called on friends today Tim Healy Illinois Central agent left for St Louis Mrs J C Bentley and Mrs A Penticoff spent day with friends at Baileyville B Miller contractor of Davis pleasant call J Nesheim and J Pedersen Blanchardville guests today Wilber Merryman returned from Mt Morris Luis Arrielle Pamplona Spain in city on Stover Engine business J W Potter Rockford Fay Lewis Cigar rep visited Marie Barnist and Kenneth Burrell back from Winslow Silas Bent St Louis Post Dispatch in Freeport looking up Rockefeller father story now back in St Louis
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orlando Emerick
Chicago
C. M. Saxby
Monroe
J. W. Barker
Adeline
William Barnes
Orangeville
Freeport
L. H. Gringle
Waterloo
Wis
E. W. Norman
Warren
J. V. Smith
Rockford
J. A. Garnes
Roy E. Gile
Friends
Clayton Mogle
Pecatonica
Thomas Fisher
E. H. Barker
Janesville
Charlies D. Cary
Kankakee
Tim Healy
Illinois Central
St. Louis
J. C. Bentley
A. Penticoff
Baileyville
B. Miller
Davis
P. Nesheim
J. Pedersen
Blanchardville
Wilber Merryman
Mt. Morris
Luis Arrielle
Pamplona
Spain
Stover Engine Company
J. W. Potter
Fay Lewis Cigar Company
Local and Other Notices and Social Events
Regular meeting of the Trades and Labor council Friday night at their hall. Haviland china prizes to be awarded at the card party tomorrow evening at K of G hall. Martha Washington Thimble club meets tomorrow afternoon at K of G hall with cards and social. Card and sewing party Friday afternoon at Nt for St Vincent's orphanage benefit. Emma Kling auxiliary U S W V meets tomorrow evening to install officers and fill vacancies. Mrs Rose Robinson and daughter Vivian plan to reside in Kreeport. son Lloyd holds a position there. Cottage prayer meetings tonight at 7 30 at four homes. Vouights at K of C hall Freeport Council No 259 Royal League offers musical entertainment, dancing, cards. program begins 8 30 sharp. No corral all charged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Trades and Labor Council
Haviland China
K. of G. Hall
Martha Washington ‘Thimble Club
St. Vincent's Orphanage
Emma Kling
Lanark
Rose Robinson
Vivian
Kreeport
Lloyd
K. of ¢. Hall
Freeport Council
Royal League
Procae
Neighborhood Favorite Bitters Praise From Harbor Maine
Mrs Id Charles of Harbor Maine endorses Electric Bitters as a neighborhood favorite and calls for its wider use. The tonic is touted for quick relief in dyspepsia liver complaints kidney derangement malnutrition nervousness weakness and general debility with blood purification. Sold under guarantee at Joseph Emmert's drug store for 60e.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles
Harbor
Maine
Joseph Emmert
Shoe Repair Shop Seeks Patronage Near Bank
A. F. Melerkory announces a newly opened shoe repairing shop under the Second National Bank. All work guaranteed. He respectfully solicits public pat ronage. Incidental note indicates location beside the bank and the business offers reliable shoe repair services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Second National Bank
A. F. Melerkor
Miss Marie Barnist Piano Studio Promotion
Miss Marie Barnist operates a piano studio at 52 Oak Place. The entry notes a date fragment 12-19dtf, indicating a planned event or listing on December 19. Further details are unclear in the fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Barnist
Oak Place
Father William's Indian Herb Tablet Advert
Proprietary remedy claims to treat liver kidney stomach and bowel upsets with vigorous action. Advertises cleansing kidneys purifying blood and general well being. Priced at 20 cents with money back guarantee. Sold by Po Guentger Co., druggists at Galena avenue and Galena street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father William
Po Guentger: & Co
Galena Avenue
Galena Street
Dorothy Brown Teacher of china painting and leather work
Mrs Dorothy Brown operates a gift shop at 116 Stephenson Street F201 offering china painting and leather work. Local patronage invited for classes and sales of handmade crafts. Her studio showcases patterns and techniques in decorative arts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Brown
Stephenson St
Personal taxes due this month at office opposite post office
W. T. Rockey, collector, announces tax payments are due this month at the office located opposite the post office. The notice provides no additional dates or figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Rockey
Rockford Passes on Joining Three-Eye League
Rockford shows indifference to reentering baseball as conditions drift toward hard times and a busy summer sports scene. Local supporters debate timing, with Many up river clubs and other leisure activities cited as reasons to wait. Mvgue Golden backs resuming national league interest and is ready to support the move if offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockford
708
Mvgue Golden
Wausau Club to Stage Nomadic 1908 Tryouts
Manager Ferguson of the Wausau baseball team plans a new spring tryout tour through Illinois and Iowa. The squad will play in multiple cities including Cedar Rapids and Ottumwa to evaluate players under regular-season conditions, with games against Town state league teams. Schedule lists Peoria Burlington Quincy Keokuk Burlington Kewannee Oskaloosa Ottumwa Cedar Rapids Waterloo and a May 23 return to Wausau, plus a potential game against the Colored Gophers of St Paul.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wausau
Ferguson
Ilinois
Iowa
Peoria
Waterloo
Colored Gophers
St. Paul
Negrots
Opening game prep for Burlington team with Peoria
In Burlington Iowa on April 1 the squad began light practice for the opening game with Peoria Illinois over the next two or three days. The report notes preparatory work and team readiness ahead of the season opener.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Peoria
Tailor Joseph Asam Leaves Freeport for Forreston
Joseph Asam, once running a Freeport tailor shop, has relocated to Forreston. He will be missed at Freeport baseball games next season where his keen game insights and pointers impressed even veteran players.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Asam
Freeport
Forreston
Joseph
Revival at Afolkey Church Brings 52 New Members
The United Evangelical Church at Afolkey twelve miles north of the city concluded a great revival last Sunday evening. Nearly 100 conversions occurred, with whole families joining. Pastor Rev. J W Michael of Cedarville led the effort, described as his most successful revival. Forty nine confessed faith and three joined by letter, totaling fifty two new members. The service ended at 11 P M with a memorable closing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Evangelical Churches
United Evangelical Church
Afolkey
Christ
J. W. Michael
Cedarville
Employees Rewarded at E and W Store Dinner
Mr and Mrs Gus Boehland hosted a dinner for E and W store clerks honoring faithfulness and punctuality. Trophies were awarded with large loving cups given to first, second, and third place. replicas inscribed with winners names. W F Risberg won first L P Luby second Garfield Beckstrand third. A musical program and social hour followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gus Boehland
W. F. Risberg
L. P. Luby
Garfield Beckstrand
E. J. Wolters
Ada Fager to Wed Rev James W Davis in 1908
Announcements from Forreston announce the marriage of Ada Fager to Rev James Walter Davis set for Thursday February 13 1908 at the bride’s mother’s Rockford home. Fager, a Forreston high school graduate 1897, taught here three years and studied music at Boston Conservatory. They will reside in Rockford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forreston
Ada Fager
James Walter Davis
Rockford
Miss Fager
Forreston High School
Conservatory of Music
Boston
Fager
Beware of Ointment for Catarrh that Contains Mercury
Mercury based catarrh ointments are warned against due to damage to senses and body. Hadll's Catarrh Cure by PJ Cheney & Co Toledo is promoted as mercury free and taken internally. Sold by druggists with testimonials offered and price per bottle. Take Viall's Family Pills for constipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pea Hall
Pj, Cheney & Co
Tatedo
Hadll
Toledo
Ohio
FL. Cheney & Co
Drugetists
Viall
Special Day at First U B Church with Dr Kephart
Next Sabbath at the First U B Church will feature the second quarterly communion in the morning. Pres Cr J Kephart of Leander Clark College Toledo Iowa will preach morning and evening and conduct the communion. Dr Kephart, a leading American preacher, is expected to draw large crowds. He once worked with John Wanamaker in Sunday school circles in Pennsylvania. The public is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. B
Cr. J. Kephart
Leander Clark College
Toledo
Iowa
Kephart
America
John Wanamaker
Pennsylvania
Genuine Foley remedies for grippe coughs and pneumonia
Advertisement asserts Foley's Honey and Yar cures la Grippe coughs and prevents pneumonia. Warns to refuse any but the genuine in the yellow package from HH J. Moogk and Wm F. Jungkunz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
HH. J. Moogk
Wm. F. Jungkunz
Many Acres Open to Settl ers along Northern Rail Lines
F A Miller, General Passenger Agent in Chicago, advertises pamphlets detailing investment chances along the new railroad corridors through the Dakotas Montana Idaho and Washington. Targeted to investors farmers stockmen fruit growers merchants tradesmen and professionals, the leaflets titled Montana Folders In the Dakotas and Montana Many Acres Open to Settlers Business Opportunities and A Trip Along the Pacific Coast Extension of the St Paul Road offer prospects for early settlement development and commercial ventures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dakotas
Montana
Idaho
Washington
Pacific Coast
St. Paul Road
F. A. Miller
Avent
Chicago
Flying Dutchman at Pattison Kryder Feb 18 Tickets 50c
Fannie Yeates Gehr- Wagner's Flying Dutchman plays Tuesday evening February 18. Tickets on sale at Pattison and Kryder for fifty cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fannie Yeates Gehr— Wagner
High School Presents School for Scandal Tonight
Tomorrow evening at the High School the junior English classes stage Sheridan’s School for Scandal in an elaborate production. Costumes are a highlight with Lady Teasle wearing a century old gown from Washington’s inaugural ball. Curtain rises at eight sharp and seats should be ready. The cast includes a list of junior players and promises strong entertainment for the public patronage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheridan
School For Scandal
Lady Teasle
Washington
School For
Bucklen Arnica Salve Heals Suffering and Saves Dollars
Suffering and Dollars Saved. BE. S. Lopez of Manilla New York, a carpenter, says Bucklen's Arnica Salve has healed many severe cuts and saved him suffering and dollars. It heals burns sores ulcers fever sores eczema and piles. 25c at Joseph Emmert's druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BE. S. Lopez
Manilla
N. Y
Joseph Emmert
Daily Journal Delivery Service Ad
The Daily Journal announces citywide delivery available for 10 cents a week. This notice emphasizes convenient access to local news for residents seeking affordable distribution.
Paper on Lincoln to be read at Woman's Club
Mrs Jevore Palmer Weber of the state filmoteca society will read a paper on Lincoln at the Woman's club Saturday afternoon. Weber, daughter of the late Senator Governor John M. Palmer, will discuss Lincoln’s character and leadership in a talk aimed at both men and women. The club focuses this year on Tutola history and Missouri statesmen, promising rich insights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jevore Palmer Weber
Womeen's
Jessie Palmer Weber
Filmote Fetorical Society
Lincoln
Woman's Club
Weber
Pprmefield
John M. Palmer
Abraham Lincwlin
Tutola
Jumping Off Place Saved by Dr King’s New Discovery
George Moore of Grimesland NC credits Dr King’s New Discovery with saving his life after a near suicidal cough and lung illness. He reports improvement after one bottle and full recovery after twelve. The remedy, sold by Joseph Emmert’s drugstore, costs 60 cents and 1.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
George Moore
Grimesland
N. C
Joseph Emmert
Dissolution of Partnership at 63 Stephenson Street
Harris and Bennuthum announce the dissolution of their meat market firm at 63 Stephenson Street. Creditors are asked to present claims for payment and all debts to be settled on or before March 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephenson Street
Rollaway Rink Offers Daily Skating Sessions
The Rollaway rink provides good skating each afternoon and every evening, inviting local skaters to enjoy public sessions through the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rollaway Rink
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Meeport
Christian Science
Ence
Beelzebub
Rom
Alich S. Brown, Mreeport, Bebo G
Dpuor
Fall Clare
Ture
Baseball Notes
Er Union
Freeport Journal
International Typon Gt Hical
Charles Griffin
Polo
M. J. Hanley
Aurora
Jay DeVore
Dora Brown
T. M. Glassner
Freeport Toan
E. F. Burmeister
Madison
M.H. Sullivan
Lena
M. J. Fisk
Auroras
F. W. B. Rahn
Appleton, Wis
Kenneth Burrell
Winslow
Silas Bent
St. Louis Post Dispatch
Rockefeller
Geo. Albert
West Street
H. Kahley
Carroll Street
Mrs. M. Fauble
Pleasant Street
Gee. Metzger
Walnut Street
E. & W. Rockford
Preacher
Li Grippe
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
High School
Bna Sae Maeerwell
Ceeese Ees
Myrtle Meyer
Casco Nenes
Joseph Burface
Bere
Eens
William McCall Moe
Journal
the Daily Journal
Gchmidt, YY Aghlin
Crockery
Carpets Portieres
Koenig’ Furniture Co
Illinois
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