Spanish War Veterans revival meeting in Freeport
Albert E Schmidt camp United Spanish War Veterans hosts a memorial gathering with songs and speeches recalling the Spanish American War. A large Arthur E Fisher camp delegation from Rockford attends. Floyd Osmus inspects. Officers to be installed at G A R HQ. banquet at Eagle's hall ends by 10:30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert E. Schmidt
Freeport
Arthur E. Fisher
Rockford
Floyd Osmus
City Hall
Eagle's Hall
Seitz
Elgin Dental Thief Ned Williams Caught After Chase
Edwin J. Williams, sought for thefts in northern Illinois dental offices, was arrested in Elgin after a high speed chase ending at the Courier office. He claimed to seek honest work and recalled a Chester penitentiary parole on November 30, 1908, before admitting he came to steal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rahn
Schmuhl
Freeman
Chicago
Elgin
R. P. Wilcox
Dr. Dalber
Williams
Bonds filed for Winslow Ridott Freeport Harlem collectors
George A. Hardel Winslow tax collector posts a 22780 bond signed by Hardel Kennedy Fuller Staver. Ridott collector Cornelius Decknadle files 32836 bond with signers Osha Janssen Barth Borchers. W J Halen Freeport bond 388356 signed Colman Schulte Dorman Bidwell Em mert Held. Catherine Steffen to remain as clerk at water office opening Monday. Harlem collector L A Brigham files 43052 bond signed by Dorman Antrin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George A. Hardel
Winslow
W. J. Kennedy
J. L B. Fuller
P. B. Staver
Cornelius Decknadle
Ridott
Lewis Osha
N. H. Janssen
John Barth
W. J. Borchers
W. J. Halen
Freeport
Circuit Court
Claus ©. Colman
D.B. Schulte
Fred Dorman
O. B. Bidwell
Joseph Emmert
A. S. Held
Catherine Steffen
Neidigh and Phillips Win Volleyball Matches at M C A
In the Volley Ball League at the M C A Neidigh beat Booke 2 to 0 while Phillips defeated Dustman 3 to 0. Current standings show Phillips and Booke atop the table with Baker Markley and Dustiman trailing, reflecting a tight early season race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M.C. A
Neidigh
Booke
Phillips
Dustman
Eeeeeese
Phillips Booke
Sidttnae “A
Baker
Markley
The Cat Came Back from 180 Miles
Mrs FE Caldwell, formerly of Marengo Illinois, relates an authenticated tale of her family cat walking back to the city from 180 miles away after being removed there three weeks prior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kankakes, TL
FE. S. Caldwell
Marengo
Ill
Mann's Sausage Factory Offers 100 lb All Pork Sausage
An OCR fragment notes Mann's Sausage Factory selling pork sausage labeled as all pork in a 100 pound quantity. The brief mentions the product type and vendor, with no additional pricing or date details available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mann’s
Maurer Mfg Seeks Agents to Sell Steel Chicken Coops
The Maurer Mfg Co seeks agents to sell its celebrated steel chicken coops directly to farmers. Call at 8 Exchange Street, Freeport. The Daily Journal is delivered to part of the city for 10 6 per week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurer Mfg. Co
Exchange Street
Freeport
Jsl
Daily Journal
the Daily Journal
Freeport Y M C A Loses To Mt Morris Regulars 36 26
Freeport Y M C A was defeated by Mt Morris Regulars 36 to 26 at Mt Morris in a fast exhibition. Captain Steenrod absence hurt Freeport as Brandt and Schmelzle stood out for the locals. Tonight Freeport meets Monroe Company H and Freeport High School faces Mt Morris College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport Y. M. C. A
Mt. Morris
Freeport
Steenrod
Brandt
Schmelzle
Goddard
Hawke
Bickenbach
Smith
Davis
Weik
Company H
Monroe
Freeport High School
Mt. Morris College
Recital Tuesday Evening by Miss Fry in Freeport
A Tuesday evening recital presented by Miss Fry promises a premier program with Schumann’s Somebody and other unfamiliar pieces to Freeport audiences. The Burlington Free Press notes Fry’s wide compass and pure tone, with Miss Iva Swingley at the Conover grand piano under Eleanor Markham Griffith’s direction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conover
Iva Swingley
Miss Fry
Eleanor Markham Griffith
Obituary Mixup Reveals Relatives in Waterloo Courier
The Waterloo Courier prints an obituary for Mrs. George Blanchard born Nellie Stout, Roscoe, Winnebago County. It lists siblings including Miron Stout of Freeport and relatives in other towns, though no direct brother relation is stated. The unusual naming raises questions about sources and affiliations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo Courier
George Blanchard
Nellie Stout
Roscoe
Winnebago County
Miron Stout
Freeport
Stout
Veteran of Ninety-Second Dies in Carroll County
Mt. Carroll Democrat Charlie Reynolds of Grundy Center formerly a Mt. Carroll boy and member of the 92nd Illinois Volunteer Infantry. Willis Bay companion in Andersonville. Don Frazer John Mader John Hall and other veterans died recently at his home. He visited Carroll County years ago to see his sister Mrs James Graham and old army comrades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Carroll
Charlie Reynolds
Grundy Center
92Nd Illinois Volunteer Infantry
Andersonville
Willis Bay
Don Frazer
John Mader
John Hall
Carroll County
James Graham
Local Health Notes From Town Streets
Sick and Afflicted, Mrs Mary Dawson on Stearns street is at home. Frank Campbell of Cottonwood street has recovered enough to be about. Miss Lizzie Spoo of Murphysboro TfL was operated on at St Francis hospital this morning for appendicitis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Dawson
Stearns Street
Frank Campbell
Cottonwood Street
Lizzie Spoo
Murphysboro
Tfl
St. Francis Hospital
Francis Schlatter
Freeport
Exchange St
Stephenson and
Mechanic Streets
Contest Case Continued In County Court
The Cramer Stevens contest case was continued in county court this morning until Monday morning. Attorneys Burrell and Pattison are both engaged in the Bering Baier case which is now being heard in the circuit court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burrell
Pattison
Correction on Five O'clock Wakeup at Tippincett's
A tired traveler in a small hotel is awakened by pounding at 5 am and told to rise for a train he did not plan to take. The old night clerk later apologizes, saying he rapped on the wrong door. This correction from Tippincett's notes clarifies the mix up and apology.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tippincett's
A Simple Remedy Editorial Anecdote
An editorial note complains that editors in large papers delegate to specialists and avoid cross field duties. A young reporter, asked about removing grease from soup, suggests soaking a soft cloth in gasoline and rubbing until the grease is eradicated. The quote is attributed to Youth's Companion.
Politically Speaking in a Kansas City Journal Snippet
A humorous exchange shows a politician and his daughter debating pre election promises. The daughter asks if she will meet the father and asserts Harold will be groom elect if she approves. The dialogue hints at pre election expectations and political maneuvering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold
Kansas City Journal
Ladies 3.00 shoes at the E. W. clearing salon
Ladies footwear priced at three dollars appears at the E and W clearing salon in a concise sale listing. The notice highlights affordable shoes for customers seeking value and a quick purchase option.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. & W. Clearing Salon
Personal notes from Freeport and nearby towns
A long list of short visits and travels across Illinois and Wisconsin. Fred Gund, A. BE. Hawke, J. H. Engie, and others head to Chicago, Belvidere, and Rockford for business or leisure. Residents from Warren, Argyle, Dodgeville, Orangeville, Lena, and Mt. Vernon visit Freeport or depart for homes in Dixon, Denver, Detroit, and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Gund
Chicago
Hasen Clingman
Dakota
Freeport
A. BE. Hawke
J. H.engie
Belvidere
Belle Sweeley
Winelow
William
Fred Wingart
Warren
Agnes Covey
Argyle
Wis
Francis Miller
Dodgeville
Wm. B. Peck
Rockford
Local events highlight community activities in Taylor’s park
Skating at Taylor’s park draws spectators while several groups schedule meetings and social events. An Eastern Star special meeting is planned for this evening for work. A G. A. R. card party is set for Monday afternoon with cards at 2380 sharp. Miss Margaret Fry recital tickets go on sale Tuesday night at Brown & Dollmeyer’s. King’s Daughters’ Settlement board meets Monday at 3 PM. Swastika club gathered last evening at Miss Sonsetta Mease’s home for games and refreshments. guests left late, all enjoying the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor’s Park
Margaret Fry
Brown & Dollmeyer's
King’s Daughters’ Settlement Home
Sonsetta Mease
Lena teachers institute features manuals training talk
Professor L A Fulwider of the High School and County Superintendent Cyrus Grove attended a Lena teachers institute. They delivered an illustrated lecture on Manual Training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena
L. A. Fulwider
Cyrus Grove
Messrs. Fulwider
Grove
Auction for a Suit and Tools Among Odd Items
Fragmentary note lists a dress suit, a low vest, and a claw hammer with prices or sizes unclear. Implies a small lot in a generic journal listing. No clear dates, people, or organizations readable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Care Journal
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F. A. Read
Alma M. Waldecker
S. Galena Ave
Louis’ Young
South
Galena Ave
Edw. Allington, Jr
Freeport, Il
Deliv
Wm Walton
Childrens Colored Coats
Iulinois
Milton VanSickle
Baby
Ess
D. Confer
Orangeville
Roscoe J. Carnahan
Hattie Lausch
Charles Thomas
Herman Fox
Grand de Tour, Pas
Wilbur E. Gatz
Dixon
Irina Bennedict
Mildred Dennison
Mt. Vernon
A. C. Austin
Darlington
Charles Hirst
Henry Wolfenberger
Charles M. Winslow
Lola
Martintown
Thral
Emil Hearn
A.C. Kaylor
Peoria
A. V. Garretson
Galesburg
S. P. Resh
Lera
Lara
Buena Vista
Lucy Pressler
Weaver Pressler
Alice Wilkey
H. W. Rowley
Michigan
Battle Creek
Detroit
Hugh McIntyre
Adeline Schools
Lena Institute
Oscar Ennenga
Princeton
N.J
A. W. Metz
C. V.marker
Charles
Grand Rapids
Mich
Carl Becker
Irene Keith
New York City
D. Klinger
S. J. Lindsey
Oregon
J. G. Brooks
Brooks
H. H. Townsend and Family
Galena
Lincoln Ave
Court House
W. Leghorns
Wyandotts
Plymouth Rocks
Peeach
Dr. Pierce
Pierce
Brown & Dollmeyer
Iw.j.young & Co Books
Opp
Riggins and Hooker
The
Journal
Stuktenberg &Borchers
Galena Street
Wachlin & Pfeiffer Bros
Schmidt, Wachlin & Pfeiffer
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