Personal Record Visitor Notes Across Illinois Towns
A string of social and business calls spans Polo Amboy Fairdale Dixon Ottawa Freeport Lena Mt. Carroll Belvidere and Chicago. Residents visiting relatives, guests at homes, and trips to Chicago or Rockford mark a busy Sunday and week for local families and merchants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C G. Kennedy
Dixon
C. W. Knapp
Ottawa
Freeport
M. Anderson
Argyle
O. Springer
Chicago
Nelle Keator
Polo
W. Murphy
Warren
J. H. Hartman
Rockford
Ray Alvin
Ring's Little Liver Pills advertise liver cure and skin aid
An advertisement touts Ring's Little Liver Pills as a remedy to wake lazy livers, cleanse the system, and clear the skin for biliousness and sickness headaches. The price is 25 cents and it is sold by H. J. Moogk and C. P. Guenther.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Moogk
C. P. Guenther
Daily Journal Citywide Delivery Service Expanded
The Daily Journal announces citywide delivery available to all neighborhoods for weekly issues. The service emphasizes broad access and rapid home delivery across districts, aiming to improve readership reach and convenience for residents.
Rockford in the Wisconsin league bid sparks tense talks
Rockford is negotiating admission to the Three Eye League amid a heated dispute over player rights as Hau Claire and La Crosse challenge the deal. Freeport eyes a Decoration Day game with Rockford, while papers in Freeport and Rockford lampoon the muddled franchise moves and the fate of Mau Claire players.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockford
Wisconsin
Jenene
Forest City
Freeport
Jehosaphat
Dinkelspiel
Hau Claire Mass
MauClaire
Myque Golden
Myque
San- Claire
hallChaire
Golden
O' Leary
Stange
Ponrehner
Eberle
Lynch
Bailey
O'Leary
Poureliner
Isberle
LaCrosse Elub
Milwaukee American Association
Fotrehner
Gane
Hlooker
Smith
Tomah
Sowle
Ponah Cralden
MauChvire
Simone
Gleason
Lippert
Nicol
Cileason
Ele
Tia
Youtmy Asmussen
Marquettes
Bia. Claire
Asmussen
Aly
Rodemeyer
Gadzouks
Freeport Club
Johannes
la Crosse
Hau Claire
Rockford hopes hinge on LaCrosse deal and Gustafson boon
Rockford boosters eye a probable rise in the Wisconsin Hinds league as Arthur Gustafson draws East Side praise and the Ban-Clafte deal looms. A bill of sale from Mau Claire Baseball Company transfers players including Albert Stang James Hutton and others to the LaCrosse Baseball Association, dated February 10, 1908, with suspensions noted for several listed players. A separate bill covers catcher Thomas Asmussen.
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Rockford
Rodemeyer
Wisconsin
Arthur
Emiliott
MauClaire
Roy P. Wilcox
theMau Claire Baseball Company
A. W. Fourdhner
John Tooker
Russell
Bailey
David Steele
John K. Malone
Louis Lippert
Jide BR. Burke
Burt Couture
Pierce
Harley, Levitte
Henry Babcock
Russell Woodyatt
William E. Head
R. R. Williams
Max Fiske
William Winn
William Winn, Suspended. ‘Ral Claire Basieball, Company
Roy PL Wilcox
Wilcox
Catcher Thomas Asmussen
Freeport Club Raises Grandstand Admission to Fifteen Cents
Freeport directors met to raise grandstand admission to fifteen cents up from ten in Freeport. They compare prices elsewhere and expect higher receipts to improve the quality of baseball offered. They also add a second ladies day with free admission on Mondays and Fridays, extending beyond last year’s single Friday ladies day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport Baseball Club
Freeport
Efrentt
Eight Hour Law Boosts Illinois Central Operations
The Illinois Central railroad prepares for the eight hour law taking effect March 4. In offices with two operators after the change three men will work eight hours, while single-operator offices may run thirteen hours. Eight new third shift operators have been added at Parkway, Rockford, East Junction, Freeport Yards, West Junction, Amboy, LaSalle, and Bloomington, with more to follow at Minoak Wenona Mendota and Dixon. Operators working beyond the limit face heavy fines.
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Tlinois Central Railroad
Illinois Central
Parkway
Rockford
East Junction
Freeport Yards
West Junction
Amboy
LaSalle
Bloomington
Minoak
Wenona
Mendota
Dixon
Lecture on Texas by Gilbert McClurg at V A C A
Tomorrow night the V A C A hosts Gilbert McClurg delivering a Star course fourth lecture on Texas. The talk blends pictures, stories, and history with wit and fact, featuring superb motion pictures and colored views. Admission for children under 14 is 25 cents, lecture starts at 7:30 P.M.
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Gilbert McClurg
V. AC. A
Texas
McClurg
Family Plans Arrival Near Freeport for New Home
Mrs. Bradshaw learns from her daughter Mrs. Raymond Faubel now in Toledo that she and her husband will arrive soon to establish residence. Mr. Faubel accepted a job at Stevereuping works.
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Bradshaw
Raymond Faubel
Toledo
Mr. Faubel
Stevereuping Works
Orphanage Bazaar Opens at St Pius Hall Tomorrow
The bazaar to benefit St Vincent's orphanage opens tomorrow night at St Pius Hall and runs the next evening. Donors are asked to leave contributions at the hall by noon tomorrow.
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St. Vincent’s Orphanage
St. Pius Balb
Neighborhood Favorite Electric Bitters Praised In Harbor Maine
Mrs KKob of Harbor Maine touts Electric Bitters as a neighborhood favorite and urges its use for quick relief from dyspepsia liver and kidney issues nervous debility and general weakness. The tonic acts as a blood purifier and spring medicine sold under guarantee at Joseph Emuert's drug store for 60 cents.
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Kkob
Charles
Harbor
Maine
Electric Bitters
Joseph Emuert
Revered Stoskopf Greets Old Friends at Grace Church
Grace Episcopal Church enjoyed a morning service led by Rev. William Brewster Stoskopf who preached on Render unto Caesar and to God. Afterward, many friends greeted him and Stoskopf read prayers at vesper as the rector spoke.
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William Brewster Stoskopf
Grace Episcopal Church
Stoskopf
Caesar
God
St. Catherine's Guild Social
Epworth League Service Draws Profitable Evening
The Epworth league of the First M E church held a profitable lash evening with Miss Ada Fretz presenting the lesson Warning Defeat Into Victory. Mrs. A J Stukenburg gave a well received sale. The league plans a monthly meeting in the church parlors next Friday at 7 50 PM urging all Epworthians to attend for important league business.
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Epworth League
M. FE
Ada Fretz
A. J. Stukenburg
League
Rev Markley Assists Revival Services in Hopkinton Iowa
Rev H M Markley pastor of Second Presbyterian assists in evangelistic meetings at the Hopkinton Presbyterian church. The Hopkinton pastor Rev Robb filled Markley’s pulpit in this city yesterday morning and evening.
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Markley
H. M. Markley
Second Presbyterian Church
Presbyterian Church
Hopkinton
Iowa
Robb
Burbury Methodist Church Sees Growing Membership
Yesterday and a week earlier thirty seven new members joined Burbury Methodist Church. Over fifty members have been received since last October.
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Bmnbury Methodist Church
Corn Syrup Named Correct Label Under Pure Food Law
Washington date line reports a government decision on labeling corn syrup under the pure food law. Secretaries Wilson Cortelyou and Straus announce that viscous syrup from incomplete hydrolysis of cornstarch may be labeled corn syrup even if refined syrup is added, provided the label notes cane flavor in a mixed product.
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Washington
Secreaies
Wilson, Cortelyou and Straus
Lena Community Notes and Meetings in February
Lena report from Feb 17 notes Mrs Lehman visited from Freeport and CGivil league and local option meeting set at G A R hall. Lena League grows with strong interest ahead of election. Will Naramore returns to Mason City. Sunday school institute planned at Methodist church with State Worker G Willer set to speak. Mrs Sherm Shippey recently died near McConnell. Lang visiting upstate movement then departed for Chicago.
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Lena
Wm. Lehman
Freeport
Charles Rech
Cgivil League
G. A. R. Hall
Lena League
Renee
Uch
Will Naramore
W. P. Naramore
Mason City
Methodist Church
G. Willer Wall
Evenng
Mary Stahl
Winnebago
Delicate Children Need Vinol For Vital Growth
Rapidly growing children require strong vitality to support fast growth, play, and school. Vinol, a modern cod liver preparation without oil, combines peptonate of iron with cod liver extract to build flesh, muscle, and blood, helping hollow cheeks fill out and restoring rosy health. A Freeport reader testifies of quick gains in two ailing children, with a money back guarantee if unsatisfied.
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Freeport
Vinci
C. Allen
New Bedford
Mass
Joseph Emimert
An Appreciation Of My Dear Friend Katherine Redlipger
An obituary note for Katherine Redlinger from Louise Dawes at St. Francis Hospital. It celebrates her life, notes her untimely death in Freeport, and expresses sorrow and faith, greeting rest in peace and reunion beyond the gates. The piece recalls her devotion and piety as a consecrated life and ends with a blessing.
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Katherine Redlipger
St. Francis Hospital
Katie Redlinger
Freeport
Louise G. Dawes
Bargain Jeans and Pants From ScuaMipr Firm
ScuaMipr WACHLIN and PFELEFER offer discounted trousers with listed price cuts. Prices shown include $5.00 pants at $3.75 and $44.00 pants at $3.00, $3.00 pants at $2.25, and $2.00 pants at $1.50. Negotiation and product details unavailable.
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ScuaMipr, Wachlin & Pfelefer
Lidlw
Bees Laxative Cough Syrup Gains Popularity
A vintage advertise claim promotes Bees Laxative Cough Syrup for coughs colds croup and whooping cough, urging mothers to keep it on hand for children. The formula promises prompt relief and gentle laxative action to expel poison and phlegm with immediate effects. Sold by H. J. Moogk and VP Guen.
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H. J. Moogk
VP. Guenther
Freeport faces local option clash as German voters swing
In Freeport Illinois a large German‑American bloc leans toward local option amid saloon pressure. Civic League and Rights and Liberty League mobilize with newspaper ads and public meetings. Residents foresee a tight April 7 vote as saloon lifeline and anti‑temperance forces contend. The city with 20 000 people hosts Grand Opera house program with moving pictures including McKinley funeral and Ben Hur enactments while locals discuss liquor habits and politics.
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Bloomington
The
Civic League
Rights and Liberty League
Mhe
Lion and the Mouse on stage February 19
Theatre goers look forward to Henry B. Harris production of The Lion and the Mouse at the local venue on Wednesday night February 19. The drama centers on the influence of money in American politics and is expected to attract wide interest due to the current topic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry B. Harris
Charles Klein
Carlton to stage Was She to Blame at Freeport opera
Jed and Emma Jean Carlton bring their popular comedy drama Was She to Blame to the Majestic next Friday with matinee and night shows. The feature bill also includes The Phlegmatic Gentleman and Dumb Sagacity, praised for clever acting and pet dog and pony roles, plus a striking set of colored pictures.
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Jed
Emma Jean Carlton
Carlton
Freeport
Mr. Carlton
Majestic
Keeping JPpen House Digestive Health Claim Ad
An 1860s style advertisement for Dr King’s New Life Pills touts regulated stomach bowels and overall well being. Sold for 25 cents at Joseph Emmert’s drug store.
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Jppen House
Dr King
Joseph Emmert
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