Masonic Calendar Entries for Barcelsier and Freeport Lodges
Masonic notices list Barcelsier Lodge No 97 AF and AM meetings on the first and eighth Friday monthly Evergreen Lodge No 170 AF and AM meetings on the first and third Monday Monthly Freeport Chapter No 23 AA M convocation on the first and third Tuesday each month Work on M and P scheduled Tuesday February 11 Freeport Council No 39 R and M meetings on the second Tuesday Freeport Commandery No 7 KT conclave on the first and third Wednesday of each month
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Barcelsier Lodge
A. F
A. M
Evergreen Lodge
Freeport Chapter
Freeport Council
Woodmen Delegates Named for County Convention
Delegates from Freeport Modern Woodmen camp are A L Gilbert Thomas Deemer Louis Bauscher O N Ball FE 1 Rubendall and George Foss. Alternates listed TL Wittbecker W J Urdrick EF 1 Prall Charles Herman N Latz Alfred Plowman. Date of convention undecided likely in April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
A. L. Gilbert
Thomas Deemer
Louis Bauscher
O. N. Ball
Rubendall
George Foss
TL. Wittbecker
W. J. Uurdick
Prall
Charles Herman
N. Latz
Alfred Plowman
Sick and Afflicted In Local Family
William Wilson has been seriously ill for several days with typhoid pneumonia but was somewhat better this morning. Rev. F W Emerson's family has suffered with tonsillitis for days. Myr Emerson was able to go out today and his three children are recovering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Wilson
Rev
F. W. Emerson
Myr Emerson
Valentine Missives Fill Streets With Cards and Letters
St Valentine’s Day prompts a flood of love notes with many postcards seen in Freeport. The scene shows a shift from ornate lace valentines to simpler postcard greetings, reflecting a lighter, comic mood amid the usual heartfelt exchanges.
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Freeport
Pinesalve Carbonized Poultice For Inflammation Relief
Pinealve Carbonized acts as a poultice drawing out inflammation and poison. It offers antiseptic healing for chapped hands lips cuts and burns. Sold by H J Moogh and C P Guen ther.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Moogh
C. P. Guenther
Bargain Prices For Our High Grade Trousers
The store advertises graded trousers with prices reduced from $5.00 to $3.75, $4.00 to $3.00, $3.00 to $2.25, and $2.00 to $1.50. Scumier WACHLIN & PFEIFFER 2 13dlw.
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Scumier, Wachlin & Pfeiffer
LaCrosse Buys Eau Claire Players to Strengthen Club
LaCrosse announces it has acquired sixteen Eau Claire players after Eau Claire sold its franchise to Rockford for 1,000, boosting LaCrosse to thirty six under contract. The move aims to assemble a pennant caliber roster for 1908, including Lynch, Stang, Fourchner, Hooker, and O Leary, while Freeport vows to compete with Rockford and Madison in a tight league race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eau Claire
Eliott
Hawley
Freeport
Rockford
LaCrosse Chronicle
LaCrosse
Watson
Stang
Asmussen
Viles
Hiliott
Manley
Pittsburg
Louisville
Funs
Pourchuer
Isberle
Stange
Jones
Leberte
Kurchper
Preeport
Scott
Iim
Milwaukee Association
O'Leary
Oshkosh
the O'Leary
Hotter
Burke
Gleeson
Rodemeyer
Lemmon
Stark
Delaney
Darrah
Ducker
Forsythe
Barlow
Schoonhoven
Fiske
Harrod
Overacre
Disech
Frain
Ireland
Maggert
Madison
New Upper Mississippi City Alliance Suggested After Eau Claire Withdrawal
A proposed cooperative of Eau Claire Chippewa Falls Menomonie Red Wing Winona St Paul Minneapolis Superior and Duluth may form to rival the State league It could offer LaCrosse a route if it leaves the State league and strengthen regional cooperation across the river cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eau Claire
Rockford Seeks Bobby Lynch to Manage Wisconsin Team
Rockford manager Charles Golden travels to Chicago to secure a contract for Robert Lynch to manage the Rockford squad in the Wisconsin league. Lynch, previously Eau Claire manager, is currently a free agent. Golden awaits word on possible terms while Oshkosh offers and withdrawals create tension in the loop.
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Rockford
Bobby Lynch
Charles Golden
Independents
Michael Golden
Chicago
Robert Lynch
Lynch
Eau Claire
Golden
Mike
Charley
Tolden
Oshkosh
George Bubser
Bubser
George
Michael
Wisconsin Potatoes Sell For 70 Cents Per Bu
No 1 Wisconsin potatoes priced at 70 cents per bushel listed by F A Schulz.
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Wisconsin
F. A. Schulz
Comptroller approves reserve agents for multiple banks
The comptroller of the currency approves Live Stock Exchange National Bank of Chicago as reserve agent for First National banks at Alexis Amboy Chadwick El Paso Freeport Jacksonville Magon Momence Mt Carroll Savanna and for Aurora National Farmers National Geneseo Union National Streator. He also approves Fort Dearborn National Bank of Chicago as reserve agent for Forest City National Bank of Rockford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Live Stock Exchange National Bank of Chicago
First National Banks
Alexis
Amboy
Chadwick
el Paso
Freeport
Jacksonville
Magon
Momence
Mt. Carroll
Savanna
Aurora National Bank
Farmers’ National Bank of Geneseo
Union National Bank of Streator
Fort Dearborn National Bank of Chicago
Forest City National Bank of
Rockford
Lowden Visits White House Before Atlantic City Trip
Congressman Lowden called at the White House Tuesday evening to bid the president farewell before leaving for Atlantic City for a few days. He hopes sea air will aid his recovery from a grip attack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Lowden
White House
Atlantic City
Keeping Open House Worry Free Digestive Health
Pills promise orderly stomach liver and bowels with Dr Kings New Life. Buy 25 cents at Joseph Emmert’s drug store.
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Dr. King
Joseph Emmert
Ef and W Buyers Strike A New Bargain In New York
A New York manufacturer offered the BK and W buyer a batch of men’s trousers at a discount. Freeport store stock arrives and goes on sale today with prices such as 300 trousers at $4.00, dress trousers at $5.00, $3.50 trousers at $2.35, and $4.00 trousers at $2.95. Sizes include regular shin stout and extra large, with patterns shown in the KK and W window.
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New York City
Freeport
Notice Release to Debts by Maria Reardon’s Spouse
A 1908 dated notice states that the signer will not be responsible for any debts contracted by his wife Josephine Reardon after February 8 1908. The document is signed by Goko Reardon.
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Josephine Reardon
Ejection Suit Arguments End Over Amboy Main Street
The Amboy ejectment suit against Illinois Central Railway concluded this afternoon with Judge Heard to decide in a day or two. The case seeks to determine if the city council had the right to grant parts of Main Street to the railway, a move the public generally opposed as it would free the tracks for rail traffic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tixon
Amboy
Illinois Central Railway Company
James
Brooks and Watts
William Barge
Dixon
Kenyon
Chicago
Council of
Main Street
Division Street
J. C. Dailey
Freeport
Dowd
Supt. Clift
Schillinger
Civic League
Lena Notes and Local Travels in February
Miss Therese Wolf returns from Mammoser home in Lena to Freeport. Miss Libbie Yeager visits sister in Winslow while Kathryn Allen visits Warren. George Sherry departs for St. Peter after two weeks with relatives. Mrs Orlando Towar rides to county seat. Libbie Seyler is seriously ill with consumption. Mrs B C Cooper travels to Chicago. The Imperial Band plans a grand concert and minstrel show on February 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena
Therese Wolf
Mammoser
Freeport
Libbie Yeager
MD iCahns
Winslow
Kathryn Allen
Warren
George Sherry
St. Peter, Minn
W. Eb. Lapp
Orlando Towar
Libbie Seyler
B.C. Cooper
Chicago
Imperial Band
Bees Laxative Cough Syrup Gains Popular Use
A cough syrup labeled Bees Laxative Cough Syrup grows in favor for coughs colds croup and whooping cough. Mothers should keep it on hand for children and expect prompt relief. It is a gently laxative driving poison and phlegm from the system with immediate relief guaranteed. Sold by N J Moogk and C P Guen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. J. Moogk
C. P. Guenther
Freeport W. C. T. U. Meets In Memory of Frances Willard
Freeport W C T U gathered at the Y M C A to honor Frances E Willard on the anniversary of her death. Carrie Musser led services with scripture and prayers. Mrs Fields spoke on Willard's reform work including co education temperance equal suffrage and national prohibition. Mrs Brown recalled Willard as a reformer who saw reforms become popular. A Feb 27 reception for new members is planned amid notes on mission workers Hall Niblo and Rev Bell events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport W. C. T. U
Frances E. Willard
Earth Life
Carrie A. Musser
Fox
Fields
Miss Dustman
A. N. Fields
Mexico
Miss Willard
Mrs. Fields
Iss Willard
J.J. Nagle
Forest Home
Janesville
Wis
Miss Niblo
Miss Hall
Bell
Chicago
Civic League
Rev. Bell
Misa Niblo
Jumping Off Place and Doctor King’s New Discovery
George Moore of Grimesland North Carolina credits Dr King’s New Discovery with saving his life after coughing fits and lung problems nearly drove him to jumping off. He reports improvement after one bottle and full recovery after twelve. Available at Joseph Emmert's druggist with a trial bottle free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
George Moore
Grimesland
N. C
Joseph Emmert
Daily Journal Delivery Offer impones citywide at 10c weekly
The Daily Journal announces nationwide city delivery available at ten cents per week. The notice emphasizes affordability and broad reach, encouraging readers to subscribe for home delivery across neighborhoods and towns within the city.
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the Daily Journal
Bridge test to be conducted on convict-built span
Interest of structural workers and builders nationally centers on a concrete steel bridge near the state penitentiary at Chester. The forty foot clear span and eighteen foot roadway were built for experimental purposes using steel rods in the concrete to share load. On March 1, at sixty days old, the bridge will bear 125 pounds per square foot, then double that load thirty days later.
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Springfield, I
Chester
Observations Planned to Assess Strain and Effects
Researchers will conduct observations to determine the strain type and its physiological and behavioral effects. Data collection will focus on identifying responses, potential risks, and implications for treatment or containment.
Lawsuits Against Illinois Central And Others
Peter W. Bolzar sues Illinois Central for 10000 in a death case. Mary Parkinson files suit against Illinois Central for 15000 in a personal injury matter. R A Wright sues Cosmopolitan Life Insurance for 5000.
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Peter W. Bolzar
Illnois Central
Mr. Bolzar
Mary Parkinson
Illinois Central
R. A. Wright
Cosmopolitan Life Insurance Company
Ring's Little Liver Pills advertised cure
An old newspaper classified style note promotes Ring's Little Liver Pills claiming to wake up lazy livers clean the system and clear the skin for biliousness and sick headaches at a price of 26 cents.
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Ring
H. J. Moogh
C. P. Guenther
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Stan Sting
Ocr
Freeport Journal
International Typothical Union
Glodiy
Ed Sprecker
Hazel Trego
Polo
Lee Madden
Cedar Rapids
C. B. Miller
Fred Bacon
Fleroy
Myrtle Hawks
W.H. Piper
Egan
G. W. Martin
I. Shoudy
Riverview
A. N. Clayton
Aurora
Charles A. Bucher
Galena
L. T. Mortey
Morrison
Fred Biesemeier
Eleroy
Friends
W.H. McGrath
Monroe
J. P. Donner
Shannon
Transacredl
Yesteray
J. C. McCauley
E. J. Burkhart
Clinton, Town
Col
W. H. Glasgow
J. C. Gregory
D. A. Kidder
Sterling
Oscar O. Reed
The
Reed-Allen Realty Co
Howard Stalecker
Lanark
Minnie Kinney
DeKalb
George Deutach
Jacob Decklar
Belvidere
James Fager
Texas
Sara Chadband
Bloomington
Fred Gray
Mechanic Street
Charles Stadfield
Mineral Point
Beaumont
la Salle, Et
Woodmen
Con
Rockfard
Fourehner
Jaberle
Hooker
Smith
Flynn
Baillies
Hastings
M.E
McDonald
Wolford
Nutting
Retzel
Pigeon
Moore
Killian
Tracey
Wands
Uotten
New York
Gko
Reardon
Case
Humansville
Missouri
Pike “Po
Coon Creek
Missouri Road
Cowit
Aimewine
California
John Doe
Richard Roe
Bree Headeheese
Tmaon
W. C. T. U. Meeting
Sam Morris Chicago Co
United States
Economy Cash Grocery CO
Williams St
Santa Clara
3Rd Ward Hose House
Riley & Wheat
Galen St
van Buren St
Pecatonica
Mississippi
Aaue
Rights and Liberty League
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