Mortality Rate Higher in Month of Year Findings
Coroner Dr. Wy B Peck of Stephenson county reports forty seven inquests and two post mortems over the last year. June saw an especially high mortality rate. The list includes multiple cases of suicide by various means, train or vehicle incidents, and accidental deaths across Jan to Dec with numerous named individuals and locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wy B. Peck
Stephenson
Peck
William Luettig
Mabelle“Stine
Frederica Steinmiller
W. H. Specker
Oliver Puls
Guy Kling
Father Marshall
Howard Filckinger
Adolph Homan
Chas. M. Duell
This Date in History Highlights Major Events
A compact list marks key historical events by year: 1604 Jesuits reinstated in France. 173% odd. John Hancock born. 1788 Georgia ratifies U.S. Constitution. 1796 Josiah Wedgwood dies. 1814 Dantzic surrender to Duke of Würtemberg. 1829 fatal Lyons mine disaster. 1856 Spain broadens press liberty limits. 1875 Garibaldi declines pension. 1891 Persia Afghanistan frontier dispute settles. 1895 English coast storm fatalities. 1904 Confederate General Longstreet dies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
John Hancock
Calcutta
Georgia
United States
Josiah Wedgewood
Wedgewood Ware
Dantzic
Duke of Wurtemberg
Lyons
Spain
Garibaldi
Italy
Persia
Afghanistan
English
Longstreet
Oaks Street Church elects two reappointed board members
The annual meeting of Oaks Street Church members was held yesterday afternoon in the church. Frank Koenig and Herman Pfloeger were re-elected to the church’s official board, and John Nix was elected for a two year term to fill a vacancy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oaks Street
Frank Koenig
Herman Pfloeger
John Nix
Enduring illness to restored health by Eletric Bitters
Mrs. Annie Hunter of Pittsburg recalls four weeks of typhoid and kidney trouble leaving her bent and exhausted. After one doctor and rest, Eletric Bitters restored her health and strength, enabling her to walk normally again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Hunter
Pittsburg
Elestric Bitters
Biwert
Santines
Social Notes From Galesburgine Past Lively Parties
A parade of neighborhood gatherings fills this snapshot with names and places. Mrs George Dubbs hosts a New Year surprise at the Arcade home while Inez Ulrich marks her sixteenth birthday with games prizes and a gold ring. Miss Lillian Forsyth hosts a Light Lunch club gathering, and Miss Forsyth’s guests include Mrs Susan Kunz and E F Meise. Friday euchre at Mrs Hollister’s features a 6 pm dinner and tokens. A series of family visits and rides closes the window into local social life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Bubs
Girlesburg
Frank Miller
Miller
Arcade
Flinch
Cinch
Frank Risshel
Fred Christen
George Dubs
George Linken
Flinch Mias
Josie Stans
Esther Gerloff
John Quiter
Dubi
Galesburg
Inez Ulrich
Homer Street
Louella Oehler
Nama Nagle
Clarey. Osborne
Miss Ulrich
Miss Forsyth
Lillian Forsyth
South
Galena
Susan
Kunz
E.F. Meise
Stars of Equity Hold City School of Instruction
District managers and deputies of the American Stars of Equity attend a city school of instruction at the supreme offices. The Freeport Assembly's invatory team will perform the ritualistic exemplification in Odd Fellows' hall with refreshments after. Delegates listed include C A Carter Decatur B F Graff Ket T W Barlow Aurora T J Milbrandt Milwaukee W A Simmons J P Bancroft Nora F E Plume Amboy W Henrick A M Gilman this city Rev RB Graff Ket elected chairman and CG A Carter Decatur secretary. Meetings to be held semi annually in Port in January and one year thereafter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Stars of Equity
Freeport Assembly
State Seeks Attendants for Seven Insane Asylums
The Illinois Civil Service Commission will hold a month long examination for attendants in seven state hospitals for the insane. Open to women 18-46 and men 22-40, the test covers common school, physical, and oral qualifications with a board including Dr H G Hardt Dr H A Potts and Miss Nellie Fitzgerald. Pay ranges from $16 to $40 monthly with board and laundry. promotions and nurse training offered. previous experience not required. Applicants must report promptly when certified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Civil Service Commission
H. G. Hardt
Northern Hospital For the
Elgin
H. A. Potts
Central Hospital For the
Jacksonville
Nellie Fitzgerald
Eastern Hospital For the
Kankakee
Commission
Secretary of the Civil Service Commission
Sexton
Asylum For the Incurable Insane
Bartonville
H. D. McDonald
Western Hospital For the Insane
Watertown
H. S. Moore
Central Hospital For the Insane
Frank D. Whipp
Deneen
Ophelia L. Amigh
Geneva
Charles P. Gillette
School For the Deaf
E. P. Bicknell
Board of Associated Charities
Jane Addams
Frank P. Norbury
Illinois
Joseph C. Mason
la Salle Street
Chicago
Lena Budget Says Lena News Roundup Delivers Visits
Lena notes Miss Ella McGurk returns from Freeport with friends visiting Miss Mae Hawke of Freeport and Mgr Sjholseth of Madison. Delia Smith comes from Waterloo, Oscar Howard visits from Chadwick, Lola Altenbern returns to Chicago, Sue L Wilson returns from Pana. Mrs G M Holley reports sister Miss Jesse Drew gravely ill. Martin Mussyh arrives from Rock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena
Ella McGurk
Freeport
Mae Hawke
Mgr. Sjholseth
Madison
Minn
Mary Stahl
Delia Smith
Waterloo
Oscar Howard
Chadwick
Kate Albee
Lola Altenbern
Chicago
Sue L. Wilson
Pana
Fll
G. M. Holley
Jesse Drew
Martin Mussyh
Rock
Reception hosted by Lambs for Nichols couple
Ridott note reports Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lamb holding a Friday evening reception for Mr. and Mrs. J A Nichols with about thirty guests and pleasant refreshments. Visitors include Mrs. John Neuberger and updates on mumps cases at John Canfield’s home plus various local social visits and revival meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ridott
Jan
Charles Lamb
J. A. Nichols
John Neuberger
A. Bichorn
John Canfield
Dan Molter
Freeport
Heisman
Elsie Lamb
South Haven
Mich
Minnie Leerhof
Lizzie Bokhof
Davis
John Miller
Lease
Pecatonica
Stitsel
Harvey
F. M
Gertrude J'Weik
Theodore ‘Bennett
U. B
Groff
Orangeville
Mary Kurtz
Helen Miller
Ira Elis
Dessie Workheiser
Iowa
Wm. Bennett
Broughton
Marengo
Chinnen
Gladys Chinnon
Ralph McElhiney
Dakota
Sibert
Pleasant Hill notices from New Year social and visits
From Our Own Correspondent Pleasant Hill Jan 1 neighbors spent Christmas night with Cuvier Schemerhorn. Many attended Damascus Christmas exercises with six girls from here in the program. Various locals visited relatives, farm interests, or relatives across towns including Freeport, Rockford, Waddams Center, and Beloit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Hill
Cuvier Schemerhorn
Damascus
Anna Murphy
McConnell
Joe Crotzer
Henry Koppien
Waddams Center
Libby Murphy
Jena
Martin
Wood Robey
Minnesota
van Epps
Jos. Richards
Miss Brice
Freeport
George Holmes
Harvey Price
Charles Masters
Louisa
L. Jacobs
Fred Dunn
Willie Ketchum
Chicago
Mr. Brown
Beloit
Wis
Thomas Kahl
Oregon man finds Beyethee items outside Journal office
Charles D. Murray of Oregon picked up a bunch of Beyethee in Franklin York C peainrdan and left them at the Journal office awaiting the owner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles D. Murray
Oregon
Frank York
Peainrdan
Journal
Leather Medal for Skat Player Steffen Earns Honor
Chas G. Steffen, a well known northwest traveling man, received a heart shaped leather medal for having the highest score past year in Freeport Skat Club. The award came from the North American Skat league headquarters in Buffalo New York. The medal, three by two and a half inches, rests in a costly case and bears gold lettering on red leather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. G. Steffen
Northwest
Freeport
Steffen
J. Hetford
Buffalo
N. Y
Steffen Tops Skat Club With High Score and Medal
Mr. Steffen received thanks for earning the top score among 35 skat sessions in the city club. He played against William Ascher Edward Kraft and Louis Biersach, winning 20 and losing 15, with a net gain of 120 dollars while Kraft posted 4,880 minus and Steffen led among rivals. The medal honors his skill and dedication to promoting the ancient game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steffen
William Ascher
Edward Kraft
Louis Biersach
Kraft
Mr. Steffen
Death of German-born baker Frank Emford
Frank Emford, a Rohkar bakery employee, died Sunday evening at 8 o'clock of heart disease after a three day illness. Born in Germany August 8, 1847, he came to America in 1866. He married Emma Hanna in New York in 1889 and leaves four children Frank, Agusta, Raymond, and Ella, plus his Knights of the Globe membership. The funeral is set for Wednesday at 2 from 45 Exchange Street with Rev. Bergman officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Emford
Rohkar
Germany
America
Emma Hanna
New York City
Frank
Agusta
Raymond
Ella
Knights of the Globe
Exchange Street
Bergman
German Methodist Church
Real estate transfers listed by Stephenson County Abstract Office
Abstracts of title furnished on short notice. Deeds mortgages and other legal instruments accurately drawn. O Taylor and Frick conveyancers report transfers from D Bolton to Bonebright, H C Burchard to Fahr, L D Van Matre to Servin and back, Gustav Pau to Wm Heft, with parcel details and prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephenson County Abstract Office
D. Bolton
W. W. Bonebright
Florence
H. C. Burchard
J. F. Fahr
Burchard
Ad. Weat Freeport
L. D. van Matre
H. F. Servin
Boree Nig
Oneco
H. F. Lervin
Arcade Ad
Freeport
Gustav Pau
Wm. Heft
O. Taylor & Frick
Vrave Hug Kitchens Tested in French Maneuvers
Vrave Hug kitchens long used by the Russian army for soldier comfort in the recent war are being tried in French maneuvers with the aim of their adoption by the French army.
Fine Residence for Sale on Carron Street
A fine home on a fine street. For sale is the finest residence on Carron Street Lot 65 by 108 feet east front with a new room house and every known improvement. Includes a good barn and modern conveniences. An excellent price for a desirable property. C. F. P. Wildreth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carron Street
Peety Te
Moe
Basie Ivabauy
C. FP
Wildreth
December Crop Bulletin Reports Favorable Weather and Wheat Health
December weather was generally favorable for farm work with precipitation below normal except in the south. Light snow fell on the 22nd and 28th but melted by the 26th. Wheat remains excellent, though moisture is short. corn husking and shelling largely finished by mid month, but car shortages hinder grain movement. Swine plague noted in three counties. livestock otherwise in good condition. Potatoes rot, fruit poor in keeping, and overall resources need careful management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fulton
Morgan
Jackson
All cured BOG M Bros address listing
All cured BOG M Bros located at 56 Warren Street, Newark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M Bros
Warren St
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William Myers
East Freeport
Hermian Janssen
German Valley
William Stone
Winslow
H. H. Broadie
Richard Gleeson
Thomas Lucas
Mrs. Laible
Miss Laible
Gladys Brine
Milwaukee Road
Louis Hagerman
Maud Timms
Kent
Mary Ann Weik
Theodore Bassler
Philip Maurer
August Haegle
North Gauntty
Joseph We
Caldwell Ig
Stady
Rockford
Mr. Hampond
Stockton
Toraver
Sismrorond
Pasaden
Cal
Barney Rinderman
Delaware Street
Euchre
Rinderman
Ouis Deckler
Lena Wiskers
Clemens Rinderman
Darnert Rindermen
Charles Cain
Pearl City Road
Margaret Winters
Familly
S. H. Anderson
John W. Winters
Kansas City
George Mogle
Arthur F. Winters
Nellie Winters
China
Weddigg
Chris Peight
Liberty, Street
Folehe
Misa Mabel Kiewltoh
Bertha ‘Bidwell
Senorita
Carolina Marcial
J. J. Sweeney
Iroquois Street
T. H. Hollister
Stars OF Equity
CTL
Ment
Sane Asylums
Tilden
Rothtora
Hesrs
L. D. Overstreet
Mabel Coomber
Grover Wilsey
Armour Institute
Lola Marks
North American Business College
S. D. Oakley
Thelma
Paul Nichols
Spencer, O
J. R.inman
Pear ‘Doblér
Madison, Wis
Marie Crotzer
Will Faist
J. J. Kiplinger
Miles White
Oak Street
Lena Budget
Little
C. G
Port Skat Club
Freeport, Ill
Pal Arc
Kuehner Bros
Weather Bureau of Illinois
Journai
S. Wan
Braza Galena St
New York
Ld Albertson & Stemm
John Hea
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