Herod Signed by Freeport In Player Spending Spree
George Ives returned from Clinton with freeport obtaining star third baseman Herod truly strengthening the roster. Freeport also targets another Iowa league pitcher and catcher Lemmon from Clinton after trading Mackey two signings bolster the club for the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Ives
Clinton
Freeport
Herod
George
Aeason
Marshalltown
Ives
Lemmon
Mackey
Erickson
Madison Adds Liese as Base for Season Fight
Fred R. Liese returns to Madison after last season with the team and a Toledo draft. Madison bids for Zeider but San Francisco offered more and claims the major leaguer. Eau Claire exits. Rockford enters the three cornered race with Freeport, as Madison strengthens and prepares for spring workouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred R. Liese
Madison
Toledo American Association
Badger City
Liese
Zeider
San Francisco
Senators
Eddie Frank
New York
Young Hughes
Berlin
Wis
Germany
Cassie
Eau Claire
Rockford
Freeport
Chartered Special Train Delays Normal, Dixon Man Says
Dixon February 12 C F E Smith president of the Dixon Artificial Ice and Cold Company met with Apple River Wisconsin interests Tuesday. Illinois Central wreck at Normal delayed the north bound train four hours and a quarter preventing connection at Freeport. He chartered a special train from Dixon at 12 20 pm to Freeport with a 50 minute schedule. Carl Backus refrigerator car manager rode the train to Freeport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dixon
Freeport
Carl Backus
Card parties and socials fill Friday program
Globe hall hosts a card party with Haviland china prizes. The Court of Honor holds a card party at K of G hall this evening. Martha Washington Birthday club schedules a valentine social tomorrow afternoon at K of G hall. Stockton postmaster appointee Lowden confirms reappointment. term starts Feb 15. United Workers of the Second Presbyterian meet Fri Feb 14 at Dr and Mrs Arnold’s home with talks on Slave Trade of Africa and Moving Forward. tea to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Globe Hall
Haviland China Prizes
Freeport Camp
Woodview
Court of Honor
K. of G. Hall
Martha Washington Birthday Club
Stockton
JT. W. Parkinson
Lowden
United Workers of the Second Presbyterian Church
B. A. Arnold
O’elovk
Africa
W. B. Mifert
Fred Meyers
Pool Tournament standings clash after Ohlendorf win
Oscar Ohlendorf defeated Andy Anderson in three straight games to tie for first place in the pool tournament. The two now face a decisive playoff while standings list players such as William Blick W Cummisford H Pisher M Frazier Joba Plane J Cramer and Fred Young with varied records in this tail ender round.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Ohlendorf
Andy Anderson
Anderson
Flick
Pet. A. Anderpen
Eae
William Blick
W. Cummisford
H. Pisher
Yas
M. Frazier
J. Cramer
O. Ohlendorf
Fred Young
Jake Krell
Foley's Honey and Yar Advised For Coughs and Colds
In a Memphis Tennessee column the vice editor of Limes extols Foley's Honey and Yar as the best remedy for coughs colds and lung trouble. He claims personal knowledge of permanent cures and urges using the genuine yellow package. Signed H J Moogk and Wm F Jungkunz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis, Tenn
Limes
Foley
H. J. Moogk
Wm. F. Jungkunz
Flying Dutchman recital by Fannie Yeates Gehr at Masonic Temple
The Freeport audience will hear Wagner's Flying Dutchman on Tuesday evening February 18 performed by Fannie Yeates Gehr at the Masonic Temple. The program features Wagnerian color and dramatic color, with the overture and three acts illustrating the drama through orchestral and choral passages. Gehr's artistry is praised as revealing Wagner's idea that music serves poetry and offers a dignified artistic rendition of the opera's emotional scope.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Temple
Fannie Yeates Gehr
Freeport
Gehr
Wagner
Valentine social by Freeport Woman's Club at Masonic temple
The Freeport Woman's club plans a Valentine social tomorrow evening in the Masonic temple with a music and recitation program followed by an old fashioned spelling match. Refreshments on the cafe- ticre plan. Public invited and expected large attendance as proceeds aid the High School Domestic Science fund. Admission 10 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport Woman's Club
Masonic Temple
Fulton Man Files Voluntary Bankruptcy Petition
Cornelius D. Buis of Fulton Illinois filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition with the U S district court clerk and also sought the appointment of a receiver. His assets are 2824.26 while liabilities total 3849.03.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornelius D. Buis
Fulton, IL
United States Court
Mrs Corning Died In California After Freeport Years
Mrs Elizaette P Corning of Freeport died in Los Angeles California aged about 65 She was a Massachusetts native daughter of William Corning and longtime California resident The remains will be returned to Freeport for burial in the Corning vault at the city cemetery Also noted is the death of Miss Minnie Elmer eighteen from Lanark Measles and brain fever caused her death Funeral in Lanark Friday afternoon at 1 from the Elmer home
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Elizaette P. Corning
William Corning
Freeport
Lena
Los Angeles
Cal
H. H. Antrim
State Bank
Corning
California
Decedent
Massachusetts
Mises Eddins Corning
Southwest
George L. Burns
Ayer
Maas
Knapp
Minnie Elmer
Henry Elmer
Lanark
Howard Stalecker
Sixth Street
Arcade
Miss Elmer
Remodeling Underway At Former German Insurance Building
The building formerly occupied by the German Insurance Company began remodeling this afternoon under the direction of Frisbie & Haney, general contractors. Ridgway Electric Co. will handle the electrical work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
German Insurance Company
Frisbie & Haney
Ridgway Electric Co
Burkhart Family Expresses Thanks for Sympathy
Mrs. Edna Burkhart and relatives thank neighbors and friends for their sympathy after the loss of a loved one. The Burkhart and Paul families appreciate the considerate kindness shown during their bereavement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Burkhart
Jacob Burkhart
A. J. Paul
Graham Baby Born in Freeport at Globe Hospital
Mr and Mrs J H Graham of Durand welcomed a boy Wednesday born at Globe hospital Freeport. The birth adds to the family's joy and marks another arrival in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.H. Graham
Durand
Globe Hospital
Freeport
Freeport Club Dance and Card Party This Monday
The Freeport club plans an informal dance and card party on Monday evening February 17. Card game start at 8 15 and dancing begins at 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport Club
Goddard Wins Billiard Cue In Brunswick Hall Draw
Ulysses C. Goddard held the winning number and received the billiard cue prize last evening at the Brunswick pool and billiard hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ulysses C. Goddard
Brunswick Pool and Billiard Hall
Real Estate Transfer of Lena Lot 29 Addition
Eva L. Kerehbner transfers part of lot 29 in Allen's addition Lena to William bh. Lawhorn for 1080 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eva L. Kerehbner
William Bh. Lawhorn
Allen
Lena
Market Report: Closing Board of Trade Quotes
Chicago February 13 closing board of trade quotations include May wheat 93 1/2, May corn 6 1/2, May oats 174, May pork 11.50, May lard 3 27 of 3 May ribs 6.40 to 6.42. February 14 quotes for Union stock yards show cattle 6000 strong to 10 higher Beeves 3.00 to 6.10, hogs 86000 mixed to weak, sheep 12000 weak with prices 3.20 to 5.80. Furnished by F J Miner Co Rice Building D Anderson resident manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Associated Press
Chicago
Board of Trade
Chicago Board of ‘Trades
F. J. Miner & Co
Rice Building
D. Anderson
Chronic Constipation Cured by Urine Laxative Syrup
Advertisement notes chronic constipation danger and promotes Urine Laxative Fruit Syrup Est claims it aids digestion stimulates liver and bowels restoring natural action. Recommends starting today with an emphasis on pleasant taste and no nausea. Mentions refupe substitutes H J Moogk and Win J Jungkunz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Moogk
Win. J. Jungkunz
For Sale and House Notice Fragments
Too late to classify sale notes advertise a brick family horse inquire 174 Lincoln Avenue two eighteen days left week. One seven room house Taylor Avenue and Hancock Avenue inquiries Hancock Avenue two eighteen days left week. Competent housework pitch offered by Mrs JF Smith Stephenson Street two eighteen days left week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln Avenue
Anteh
J. EF. Smith
Stephenson Street
Lena News Roundup Feb 13 Miss Hayes and visitors noted
Lena February 13 Miss Ode Hayes was a business visitor to the county seat yesterday. Mrs. A McComb from Chicago will visit her uncle John Shoesmith for a couple of weeks. Miss Kate SLeamon arrived from Rockford. Mrs. Martin Ehrler spent the day at Freeport. Will and Kathryn Kiefer attend a double wedding with Frank Kiefer and Carl Kiefer. Mrs. H H Hotchkiss went to Freeport to see her ill daughter Mrs John Van Epps. Mrs G M Holley is ill at home. Frank Shearer sold his Lena Street residence and will build on Lena Street. Rosalie Taylor returned from Pearl City. Phidian Art Club met at Amy Snider’s home. Daisie Damert read on Sacred Music. Next meeting at Mrs Waite’s home. Dr. W P Naramore continues to improve. recovery assured.
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Lena
Ode Hayes
A. McComb
Chicago
Will
John Shoesmith
Kate Sleamon
Rockford
Martin Ehrler
Freeport
Will Kiefer
Decatur
Ill
Frank Kiefer
Kathryn Kiefer
Carl Kiefer
Queen Hoppe
H. H. Hotchkiss
John van Epps
G. M. Holley
Frank Shearer
Quak Street
Lena Street
Jacob Neebel
Rosalie Taylor
Presence of Mind in English Village
A wife wakes to see a burglar under the bed and calmly sings to her child while waiting for her husband. She hands him an envelope that reveals the danger, prompting the husband to fetch a policeman. The burglar is arrested after a brief confrontation, praised for extraordinary nerve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tre
Murat Writes Dispatch Under Fire At Moscow
During the siege of Moscow Murat calmly continued writing a dispatch while a shell exploded nearby. The rider steadied his horse, kept writing, and his composure inspired the troops to charge, breaking through the enemy lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
Murat
Napoleon
Ele
Fragmented quote prompts local gossip tone
A garbled Houston Post exchange questions a man named Jones. The fragment hints at rumors of reform through marriage and a wife’s claim of hiding the wedding to influence his behavior.
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Tinder Jones
Houston Post
Quotations on Marriage and Character From The New York Weekly
An assortment of phrases on marriage and virtue quotes a line about a man being “a little lower than the angels” and notes occasions revealing character. The snippets reference a sudden flop and kneeling phrases, attributing thoughts to Thomas and a remark about strength shown by circumstance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Weekly
Coming Events February and March social calendar
Calendar listings show lectures dances and fundraisers through February into March. Highlights include Prof. Dawson social dances at Lexington hall, Freeport club event, Fannie Yeates Gehr Wagner's Flying Dutchman at Masonic Temple, St Vincent's Bazaar, Germania masquerade, University Extension talks on Early Christianity by Prof. Willett, policemen's ball, and Stephenson County Teachers Institute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prof. Dawson
Lexington Hall
Freeport Club
Fannie Yeates Gehr
Wagner
Masonic Temple
Anchor Society
St. Plus Hall
St. Vincent's Orphanage
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Austinity B. of
L. F
Germania Masquerade
University Extension
H. L. Willett
Dawson
Capernaum
Germanic Society
Zamreen Sitzune
The Lion and The Mouse and Other Shows Schedule
Listings show Feb 19 for The Lion and The Mouse Feb 8 for Human Hearts Mar L for Preston Downey Moving pictures Mar 2 Mrs Fiske Co Mar 4 Al Fielde Minstrels Mar 6 Ancele Josh Perkins Mar 11 The Red Mill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Human Hearts
Preston Downey
Not an Odlurn Comparison Wedding Day Mockery
The head clerk arrived for an afternoon wedding in morning dress, wearing a swagger frock coat gray trousers patent leather shoes and white puffed, drawing amused comments from clerks. A friend’s casual remark broke the moment and sparked laughter at the office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
Scott
New York Press
Sheep Pictures Dominate Art Gallery Demand
The Philadelphia Record notes high demand for sheep in the picture market. A department store gallery manager says painters of animal studies would focus on sheep, as they sell best and suit artistic grouping. Sentiment also drives appeal, with sheep in storms drawing women and children. Cows follow, while horses sell poorly and are harder to depict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vphiladelphia
Puppets of Yen Shih Inspire Punished Emperors Tale
A thousand years before Christ, during Mu of the Chou dynasty, mechanic Yen Shih created automatic figures that sang and danced for the empire. The puppets angered the court ladies, the emperor ordered the inventor executed, but reveal forced by the craftsman proved the figures artificial. the punishment was spared and the performance repeated. This tale mirrors Punch and Judy folklore in England and America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poneh
Judy
China
Chou Dynasty
Empire
Yen Shih
Also Mentioned on This Page
New Home Company
T. S. Ryan
Galena St
New York House
Fuld’s
Valentines
W.j.young & Co Opp
German Bank
KE. S. Lopez
Manilla
N. Y
Joseph Emmert
the Daily Journal
Wm Walton
the Cable Co. Pianos
Geo. A. Stemm
Opp. N. Y. House
Hature
Jose Dollarre
Dorman & Co. Car Exchange
van Buren Sts
Savings Department of State Bank
Freeport, Ill
Iowa
Torney
Woman’s Club
Valentine Social
Fulton Man
Mrs, Corning
Taylor Ave
Hancock Ave
Thomas
Grand Opera House
Animals In Art
May Robson
Aunt Mary
Chicago Critica
Studebaker Theatre
Brown & Dollmeyer
Otto Wagner
Galena Street
Stephenson County
G.A. Rogers
Stephenson St
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