Trades and Labor Elect Officers in Freeport Session
The Trades and Labor council in Freeport elected officers for the coming six months. President Frank J. Glenn and others were named, with installation planned for January 18. Letters from Joliet Springfield and Rock Island discuss plumbing inspectors and their salaries and duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trades and Labor Council
Frank J. Glenn
Geo. W. McKnight
H. W. Hischeid
W. E. Zimmerman
W. H. McCall
Fred Hoffman
Orla Perry
W. Dippell
Geo
W. McKnight
Freeport
Freeport Baseball Association
Chub
Secretary of Commerce and Labor
United States
Congress
Department of Commerce and Labor
Committee On Labor of the House
Gardner
Massachusetts
House
Senate
Dolliver
Iowa
Senate Committee On Labor
Representative Lowden
Cullom
Freeport Trades and Labor Council
C. Ia. Gilbert
Plumbers’ Local
Plumbing inspector demand cited in 1906 letters and notes
Letters from Aurora Moline Bloomington and others discuss city plumbing ordinances and inspector salaries. They describe inspection procedures including water and air tests and revenue from permits covering the inspector’s pay. The correspondents note disputes over responsibility and legal actions surrounding plumbing governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ren
Rock Island
H. Lamp
Aurora
Bishop
Supreme Court
J. W. Dowell
Moline
Tit
Mofine
William E. Schmidt
Bloomington
Lederer
Knights of Columbus to Hold Rockford Degree Work
Freeport Knights of Columbus plan to attend the degree ceremonies in Rockford tomorrow. A class of fourteen from Freeport will take the second and third degrees, with a banquet in the evening. State officials and district leaders including John Smulski P L McArdle Edward Sauter and Thomas H Gammon are among attendees. Freeporters depart around noon by interurban cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport Knights of Columbus
Rockford
John Smulski
P. L. McArdle
National Advocate
Chicago
Edward Sauter
Thomas H. Gammon
The
Foresters
Missing suit of clothes reported at Perkins boarding house
A young man named Smith reported a new suit of clothes missing from his Liberty Street room at the Perkins boarding house. Fellow boarder Robert Leonard did not return last night and left town, leading Smith to suspect Leonard stole the suit. Police have begun an investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
Perkins
Liberty Street
Robert Leonard
China Shower Party Honors Mrs. Smith in Stephenson Street
Mr and Mrs George Ennenga hosted about thirty young ladies at their Stephenson street home for a china shower in honor of Mrs Walter A Smith nee Hermsmeier. Mrs Smith received many handsome presents and a light luncheon followed an enjoyable evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Ennenga
Stephenson Street
Walter A. Smith
Hermsmeier
Afternoon Musicale Delights Ladies at Hillmer Home
Mesdames O. T. Smith and H. A. Hillmer hosted a polite musicale yesterday afternoon for a group of lady friends at Hillmer's home. The program mirrored Thursday's, featuring Miss Fanny Pettepiece with several readings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesdames O. T. Smith
H. A. Hillmer
Fanny Pettepiece
Birthday Party for Mrs. Louis Kuehner
Mrs. Louis Kuehner entertained the German club at a six o clock dinner in honor of her birthday. She received many handsome presents and each club member received a handsome souvenir.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Kuehner
Local Groups Schedule Meetings and College Opening
The Woman's auxiliary meets Monday at 3 with Mrs. Malburn. The Enuterpean society meets Monday evening with Dr. and Mrs. Poling on Lincoln avenue. The Comforting circle meets Monday afternoon at 2 30 with Mrs. Wm Irvin on Grove street. Grace Episcopal confirmation class gathers tomorrow afternoon at the church. The ladies Macabees install officers Monday January 7 at 2 30 in their hall above the State Bank with refreshments. Freeport College of Commerce winter term opens next Monday and the night school starts Monday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enuterpean Society
Mrs. Poling
Lincolin Avenue
King’s Daughters
Wm. Irvin
Grove Street
Grace Episcopal Church
State Bank
Freeport College of Commerce
Dr King’s New Life Pills Endorsed by Fort Madison Official
Mr August Sherpe, overseer of the poor at Fort Madison, says the pills are rightly named for their agreeable action and health benefits. Guaranteed to cure biliousness and constipation, 25 cents at Joseph Emmert’s drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
August Sherpe
Fort Madison
Dr. King
Joseph Emmert
Remarkable Career of Henry C Frick
New York reports Henry Clay Frick rose to national prominence four times, linked to the Pennsylvanian railroad leadership, the Homestead strike attempt by Bergman, and his role with Equitable Life. Born 1849 in Fayette County, his coke and coal empire grew into Carnegie era mega holdings, making him a key figure in Pittsburgh and Philadelphia rail and industrial circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Henry Clay Frick
Cassatt
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Frick
James McCrea
Pennsylvania Road
Bergman
Pittsburg
Homestead
Philander C. Knox
United States
Pennsylvania
Equitable Life Assurance Society
Mr. Frick
Fayette County
Overholt
Bradford
Mount Pleasant
Baltimore & Ohio
David A. Stewart
Carnegie
Carnegie Bros
Carnegie, Phipps & Co
Mr. Carnegie
Mr. Prick
Pennsylvania Railroad
Philadelphia & Reading Railway
Personal arrivals and visits fill city scenes
Numerous residents and visitors pass through the city on various business and social calls. L. G. Younglove Eli Kline and Miss Sadie Shank are listed among those in town, with others from Lena Orangeville Winslow and Rockford stopping by for meetings with friends and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eli Kline
Winslow
Sadie Shank
Lena
P. W. Russell
Forreston
Bertha Harris
O. R. Zipf
Rockford
Ira Wagner
Orangeville
Carrie Musser
Bart Een
Luela
Elizabeth Buss
Wise Counsel From the South on Electric Bitters
J R Bilackenship of Beck Tennessee testifies that Electric Bitters cured his back and kidney trouble after several bottles. The product is sold at Joseph Emmert's drug store under a guarantee for 6 cents per bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Bilackenship
Beck, Tenn
Joseph Emmert
Y M C A Affairs and Indoor Show Plans
The Y M C A schedules 2:30 boys and 3:30 men meetings with Rev H L Moore and Rev B B Landis, Curtis Bill providing cornet music. News notes cover the church indoor baseball league finale, night school reopening for mechanical drawing, show card writing class, and preparations for a three night indoor circus to raise funds for gym repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. l L. Moore
B. B. Landis
Neoga
Curtis Bill
Bloomington
Will Probated in County Court for Konrad Radeker
The last will and testament of Konrad Radeker has been probated. The personal property and real estate go to his wife for her natural life. After her death, it is to be divided among her children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Konrad Radeker
Hollister Rocky Mountain Tea Sold As Family Tonic
A 35 cent family tonic claim for rebuilding the body and purifying the blood is marketed as Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea available in tea or tablet form by Jos. Emmert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollister
Jos. Emmert
La Belle Shoes Offered in Varied Ladies Styles
The La Belle line presents a $2.00 ladies shoe with styles ranging from a high heel for grown girls to large ankle shoes in kid Dongola Gun Me and Patent leathers. Sold exclusively at the E 1 38dlw.
Freeport Police Report 1906 Arrests by Category
The Freeport police recorded 433 arrests in 1906 with drunkenness leading at 206 cases. May and December had 28 and July and October 27 each. Other counts include 95 for disorderly conduct 49 for assault and battery and 25 for larceny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport Police Department
Sunday church announcements for multiple congregations
Trinity United Evangelical Church sets 9:30 a m Bible school with new Loyal Army plan and 7:30 p m evangelistic service led by pastor L G Schmidt. Other services include morning sermon on Gods Encouragements and 6:30 p m K L C E, plus a lecture by Rev C G Anangst on Pacific island world Tuesday. First English Lutheran lists 10:30 a m and 11:46 a m bible school and Young People, with sermons on moral growth. Embury Methodist schedules love feast at 9:30 a m and Lord s supper at 10:30 a m with Epworth league and 7:46 p m sermon What the Old Year Takes and the New Year Brings. German Evangelical, Christian Church, and other congregations offer worship, Sunday schools, and youth meetings throughout the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atti A
First Presbyterian Church
H. L. Moore
Seasion
Ed. Luebbing
Barber of
First Baptist Church
Orloj
Salem Evangelical Church
W. H. Plein de Paetens
EB. F. Holtzman
Chad
Y. P
Pearing
First Church of Christ, Scientist
Wilcoxon Block
Trinity United Evangelical Church
Corner Union and
Pleasant Streets
GC. Schmidt
C. G. Anangst
Trinity Church
The
Pacific
First
W. Gardner Thrall
EK. F. Lied
God
First United Brethren Church
Galena
Locust Streets
F. M. Davis
J. B. Fenton
Holy Spirit
Clara Boop
YW. P. Co. U
Gideon
Embury Methodist
Izyooom
Epworth League
W. C. Dick
Oak Street
German Evangelical Church
Christian Church
Rev. Barnett
Fehr Transfers Halt Lots In Shuler's Addition
Real estate transfer records Edgar C. Fehr sells halt lots 19 and 20 block 1 Shuler's addition to Frieda Pryor for 1550 dollars in a titled conveyance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar C. Fehr
Frieda Pryor
Shuler
Woman of Shenectady Uses Medicine Cure Cough
Mrs Vedder of Schenectady New York followed a shopmate's advice and took Father John's Medicine. She was cured of a hacking cough and gained strength. Father John's Medicine is for sale by Joseph Emmert at 111 Stephenson Street Freeport Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wmn. Vedder
Sshenectaday
N. Y
Father John
Joseph Emmert
Stephenson Street
Freeport
Recall of Expired Freeport Franchises Prompts Fresh Inquiry
The article recalls two expired Freeport franchises for a street railway and a heating power plant that yielded nothing after lengthy public debate. It notes the 1905 Freeport-Dixon Electric Railway franchise and a 1903 heating and electric plant franchise, both expired without construction. It also mentions Charles E. Gregory seeking a new gas and electric franchise amid opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Freeport-Dixon Electric Railway
C. J. Dittmar
George H. Tandy
Joop
O. T. Smith
Mrs Austin's Pancake Flour Named From Three Grains
Local advertisement proclaims Mrs Austin's pancake flour made from wheat corn and rice as the three great staffs of life. The snippet hints at branding and a product claim in a period style.
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Trades and Labor
Ing
Joliet, Til
Joliet
Jin
BR. J. Salsenbach
Springfield
Eanuch
P. J. Sheehan
Rock Island, IL
K. OF C
Beaviler
Afternoon Musicale
Malburn
Journal
Henry C. Frick
Pennsylvania Rail
STEAD
Anar
Chist Bergman
Him
L. G. Younglove
George Moyer
Vangeville
Mary Goddard
William Fraser and Son
Lydia Cohn
Lockport
Ind
Geo. M. Fugate, Sr
Frueh, Fugate & Co
H. C. Snyder
Bernice Daley
Sullivan
Union Street
A. H. Miller
J. J. Meyers
Mr. Morris
J. H. Miller
Thomas Eakle
Necedah
Wis
John Pullman
L. C. Runkle
Helen Lutwinski
Jane Osborne
Ill
Normal School
Charles Redd
Indiana
Chisago
Logansport
Elwood
South Bend
Richmond
Howard Herrick
Lves
Anderson
William Redd
Redd
Y. M. C. A. Affairs
St. John’s
Methodist
Chester Hoefer
Calaboose
Frederick J. Bate
N. W. Heermans
Free Methodist
Walnut Street
Broadway
Willing
C. Willing
First English Reformed Church
S.galena Ave
Pleasant St
C.m.rohrbaugh
E.B. Landis
Neoga, T
Freeport Theosophical Society
John
Freeport-Dixon Electric
RCAC
Chicago Street
Huffman
Whirl DeVaro & Curtis
Boyd & Lovely
Grace Hoopes
Ruth Kurtz
Ironclad
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