Personal records glimpse at local movers and visitors
Ed Michael left this morning for Aurora. Mies Belva Reineke visits relatives in Chicago. Fred Hillebrand of Lena spent the day in Freeport. A Nichols of Baileyville called in Freeport. Dan Murphy of Monroe visited friends over Sunday. Art Grant, formerly at Madison, returned this morning. Judge Heard left for Dixon to hold court. T O Shaffer met with business callers in Mendota and LaSalle. J D Edgecomb of Rockford spent Sunday with Freeport friends. C C M Saxby looked after a string of horses at Winnebago. Elias Heckman of Orangeville called on friends. C D and R V Crawford of Dixon were guests Sunday. Miss Cleo Appice visiting Freeport, returned home. Rev W Gardner Thrall returned from Lena after services. Miss Tita Rehbeck left for Chicago to visit friends for a week. Mr and Mrs H S Roscoe plan winter in Fruitdale Ala. Miss Edna Murphy returned to Lake Forest to resume studies. Miss Jennie Moore visited Miss Bessie Rodenbaugh and returned to Buffalo. A J Heindell visiting Mrs D Rehbeck, returned to Stockton. Ruth Collins returning to Chicago to resume art studies. Harry Kruse returned to Lansing Mich after visiting parents. Catherine Popp and Clara Goldsmith returned home from Florence. Torrey Gund returned from a Pacific coast trip to California and Alaska. Frank Johnson in city on visit. now in Chicago. Charles S Kintzel in town from Chicago for a few days due to illness. accompanied by his mother. Miss Mollie Some of Aurora N Y arrived to holiday visit Wells College adviser’s daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Nichley
Baileyville
Charles 8. Kintzel
Chicago
Mollie Some
Aurora
New York
Alice
Ruth Hill
West Street
Miss Some
Wells College
Lena
T. U and Y
G. L. Baldwin
Carrie Musser
Fannie Allen
Freeport
J. C. Hurd
Hildebrand
E. W. Salsbury
Williams
W. Gardner Thrall
Amity Lutheran Parsonage
Rev. Thrall
Amity Church
Grace Houser
Dakota
Izeyl Tefft
P. J. Jerodat
Laura Herrick
Irene Erb
Rockford
Local Union and Society Meetings Schedule
Officers for the teamsters union to be elected this evening. St Mary s guild meets tomorrow afternoon with Miss Scott. The Anchor society holds a Parnas meeting Wednesday evening. The Freeport Shakespeare society meets this evening with Mrs Zartmay. The Musicians union adopted new bylaws at Sunday s meeting. The Hayterpean society meets tomorrow evening with Miss Isabelle Fry. The Cualtive club meets this evening with Miss Reitzell on Harlem avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teamsters’ Union
St. Mararet's Guild
Scott
The
Freeport Shakespeare Society
Musicians’ Union
Hayterpean Society
Isabelle Fry
Cualtive
Miss Reitzell
Harlem Avenue
Notice to General Contractors for English Reformed Church
Notice to contractors invites proposals and bids for building the English Reformed Church on Lena Avenue and Carroll Street. Bids requested for three parts: excavation cement foundation and superstructure. Plans from C M Rohrbaugh 190 State Street. Sealed bids due January 20 at noon. Rights reserved to reject any or all bids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena Avenue
Carroll St
C M. Rohrbaugh
State Street
Nnoon
Two New Pastors Enter Freeport Pulpits
Freeport welcomes Rev. William H. Beynon to First Baptist and Rev. Philip H. R. Mullen to First English Lutheran as successors to departing pastors. Beynon’s morning sermon on the church’s mission framed a year-start theme, while Mullen begins a ministry noted for strong qualifications and warm congregational reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
William H. Beynon
First Baptist Church
QO. J. Price
Lansing
Mich
Philip H. R. Mullen
W. Gardner Thrall
First English Lutheran
Thrall
First English Lutheran Church Welcomes Rev Mullen
Rev P H R Mullen preached his first sermon before the congregation. He said his task is to preach the Gospel not manage finances or patch old differences. He noted in Freeport he may not recognize all members but hopes they will greet him readily. He came from Maytown, Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Beynon
Freeport
Kirst
God
Jesus the Christ
Dle
Cleveland
Ciusta
P. H. R. Mullen
Mullen
St. Paul
Rev
Maytown
First M E Epworth League Meeting at Church
One of the most attended Epworth League gatherings at First M E Church occurred last evening in the church basement. F C Rogers led the scripture lesson and Mrs Mary F Thomas directed the singing with violinists Miss Martha Dittman Miss Edna Best and Alfred Rudolph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Epworth League
Epworth League
M. E
F. C. Rogers
Mary F. Thomas
Martha Dittman
Edna Best
Alfred Ludolph
Edwin Rotzler
Nelle Keator
Polo
First Presbyterian Church
More Conversions at Trinity Church Revival Night
The Trinity church revival attracted large crowds at both services with fervent interest. An evening altar call brought a man and his wife to seek salvation and cottage prayer meetings were scheduled for 6:40 PM at multiple local addresses including Union Street American Street Oak Street Walnut Street Clark Avenue Van Buren Street. Evening services resume at 7:30 PM with song and praise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity
Friends of Trinity Church
New Church
J. Bokemeier
Union Street
R. Ferry
American Street
Revival at First U B Church with Rev Hicks
Rev J W Hicks of Fostoria Ohio arrives tomorrow to lead revival services at the First U B Church after a successful Columbus Grove meeting. Evening talks on revival themes promise a spiritual feast as yesterday’s services drew large crowds and strong spiritual power. Members urged to attend all services and Bible study daily except Saturday. H L Moore pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. B. Church
J. W. Hicks
Fostoria
Ohio
U. B
Hicks
Columbus Grove
First Presbyterian Church
H. L. Moore
Bucklin’s African Salve Praised by Clinton User
A Clinton Maine resident Mr Ki k Chamberlain reports Bucklin’s African Salve “does the business” for piles and chapped hands and heals an old sore without a scar. The product is sold at Joseph Minnert’s drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ki.k. Chamberlain
Clinton
Maine
Bucklin
Zoe
Joseph Minnert
Wanted Immediately for Demonstration Lecture Assistant
A bright energetic girl is wanted to clean as an assistant for a cooking demonstration lecture. Must be neat and orderly. Salary good. Call at Capt. W T Brady's residence 8 Harlem Ave Monday and Tuesday evening Elizabeth O Hiller 1-5d26
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.T. Brady
Harlem Ave
Elizapprin O. Hiller
Muss Kinley January Clearing Sale Offer
Local notice urges shoppers to visit Muss & Kinley for a January clearing sale featuring coats skirts and tars with a limited window of discounts and bargains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muss & Kinley
Freeport Masons to Attend Rockford Instruction Week
Freeport Masons plan heavy attendance at a Rockford Masonic school of instruction to run Tuesday through Thursday. The event, one of five in the state, will include demonstrations of Master Mason degree work and involve many grand officers and lecturers from northern Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport Masons
Masonic School of Instruction
Rockford
Finois
Cook County
McHenry
Kane
la Salle County
Rock Island
Daviess Counties
Hugh A. Snell
S. Borden
A. H. Scrogin
Charles H. Martin
A. W. West
Alexander H. Bell
Carlinville
Isaac Cutter
Camp Point
Masonic Meetings Around Freeport Tonight to Wednesday
Evergreen lodge of Masons meets tonight. Freeport Chapter Royal Arch Masons meets tomorrow night. A Consistory meeting will be held Wednesday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Excelsior Lodge No
A. F
A. M
Evergreen Lodge No
Freeport Chapter
KR. A. M
Freeport Council
8. M
Freeport Commandery No
K. T
Evergreen Lodge of Masons
Freeport
Royal Arch Masons
Freeport Party Heads to Springfield for Shrine Ceremony
A group of Freeport residents including Mrs. W. H. Irvin Miss Amelia Miller Mrs. Thomas Kyle Mrs C. C. Wolf Mr. and Mrs. Louis Dickes Mrs. Hattie Palmer and E. L. Stewart left this morning for Springfield to institute the White Shrine of Jerusalem in the state claiming it to be the largest shrine yet established there. The exercises are set for this evening.
Newly Elected Officers to be Installed at G A R HQ
Newly elected officers of the Ladies of the G A R will be installed at the G A R headquarters Wednesday evening, Jan. by Commander F C Held of the John A Davis Post. All old soldiers and their wives are invited and members may bring a nonmember guest. A program will be given and refreshments served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. C. Held
John A. Davis
Newly Elected Officers to Be Installed at G A R Hall
Newly elected officers of John A Davis post J A R and the Woman's Relief Corps will be installed tomorrow evening at the G A R hall. After the exercises a short program will be given and refreshments will be served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Davis Post
Woman's Relief Corps
G. A. R. Hall
Freeport Lodge to Install Officers This Evening
Freeport lodge No. 452 will install officers this evening with a social and oyster supper to follow. District Deputy Jean James will supervise the installation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport Lodge No. 452
Jean James
Y M C A AFFAIRS INSPIRE MEETINGS AND EVENTS
Members attended a YMCA meeting where Rev EF J Bate delivered a rambling talk stressing practical service and unity across denominations. Reeve Burton and Miss Swingley sang Lion by Bruno Hahn with fine voice. Easter evangelist Hicks from Ohio will lead next Sunday’s men’s meeting. Toastmasters debate immigration Friday. Bible class resumes Wednesday supper at 6:15 before church meetings. New members urged to join.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poe
EF. J. Bate
Reeve Burton
Misa Swingley
Hruo Hahn
Hicks
Ohio
Toastmaster’s Club
Miss Marie Karuist piano at 62 Oak Place
Miss Marie Karuist listed with address 62 Oak Place in a short social notice dated December 19. The item records a piano event or listing involving the named individual and location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Karuist
Oak Place
Naturalization Fees Change Hinders Clerk’s Practice
Circuit Clerk William A. Stevena receives notice from Richard K. Campbell that the comptroller of the treasury mandates no naturalization petition be issued until the full $4 fee is paid. Clerks must now account for $2 at once and hold $2 until order entry, increasing record-keeping and workload amid widespread nonpayment after hearings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William A. Stevena
Richard K. Campbell
Division of Naturalization
Comptroller of the Treasury
Cours
Circuit Court
W T U and Y to Meet in Lena Details at 2:30 PM
Lena January 6 report notes the W T U and Y will convene at Mrs G L Baldwin’s home Wednesday at 2 30 PM with county president Miss Carrie Musser present to recount her trip to the national convention. Several local residents are mentioned visiting or traveling to and from Lena for holidays and schooling with brief movements described.
Pool tournament standings show two matches decided
No games have been played since the last report. Saturday night results: Jake Krehl beat John Place while John Cramer defeated Fred Young. Current standings list J Cramer 10 1,000. H Fisher 0 0. Jake Krehl 10 1,000. William Flick 10 1,000. A Anerson 1 0. M Frazier 1 0.600. Fred Young 0 0. John Place 0 2 0. W Cummisford 0 2 0. Ohlendorf 0 1 0.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jake Krehl
John Place
John Cramer
Fred Young
Cramer
W.L Pet
J. Cramer
H. Fisher
Jake Krebl
William Flick
A. Ancepson
M. Frazier
Cummisford
Ohlendorf
1908 Sporting Annual Record Book by SS Andrews
Milwaukee Wis sporting editor SS Andrews released the 1908 Sporting Annual Record Book featuring records across trotting pacing running bowling athletics baseball and auto mobility with illustrations of prominent fighters. It is advertised as the leading Sporting Annual and copies cost 12 cents from the publisher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SS. Andrews
Milwaukee
Wis
Wisconsin
Monroe youth joins Evans fleet as Kearsarge officer
Lieut. Commander N. C. Twining Jr an executive officer of the Kearsarge, flagship vessel of Vice Admiral Robley D. Evans' fleet, is a former Monroe boy. He is the second Green county native to serve in the fleet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe, Wia
Jan
N.C. Twining, Jr
Kearsarge
Robley D. Evans
Monroe
N.C. Pwining
Mendota College
Mendota
Ill
Green County
Cure for misery malaria poison via Electric Bitters
R M James of Louellen South Carolina says Electric Bitters is a cure for malaria chills bilious attacks and yellow jaundice. The 50 cent tonic purifies blood and relieves stomach liver and kidney misery quickly. Sold under guarantee at Joseph Hammer drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. M. James
Louellen
Joseph Hammeri
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the Daily Journal
J Rinting CO
Ftreeport
Pfreceport Journal
International Typographical Union
Ed Michael
Mies Belva Reineke
Fred Hillebrand
Cc. M. Saxby
Winnebago
Elias Heckman
Orangeville
H.S. Roscoe
Fruitdale
Ala
Edna Murphy
Lake Forest
Jennie Moore
Bessie Rodenbaugh
Buffalo
A. J. Heindell
Ruth Collins
Harry Kruse
Olds Gas Power Company
Catherine Popp
Clara Goldsmith
Florence
Fred Muehlenhoff
Torrey Gund
Pacific Coast
Lower
California
Alaska
Frank Johnson
Prudential Insurance Company
Anchor Society
W. H. Beynon
Lish Letheran
Port Field
Church Notes
Instruction
Delega
Tion
Springfield
P. Installation
YM. C. A. Affairs
F. J. Bate
Ireland
Emerald Isle
Ing
Little Green Fsland
Huss @ Kine
Fey
Rio
Java
Burrell Brothers
Stephenson St
Te G Toault
Piranici
Tittle House
Kuehner
E. & W. Line
Galena Street
Geo Ennenga
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