Movements of Freeport People and Their Many Friends
Edwin Hall is in Chicago. C. R. Ferry is at Monroe. Fred Smith is at Janesville on business. J. H. Brockimeier went to Pecatonica today. Nellie Dodson has returned to Chicago. Ang. Bergman is at Rockford on business. D. A. Knowlton was a passenger for Chicago. Jourdenis transacting business in Chicago. Dr. Fair took a business trip to Rockford today. Claude Bird has returned to Rockford after a visit here. Gussie Dreher has returned after a visit at Forreston. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Dodson have returned to Woodstock. Earl Howe of Monroe has come to accept a fireman position on the Illinois Central. Mrs. T. T. McMahon and daughter Mary have returned from Ottawa. Captain Aspinwall will go to Washington to be mustered out. Elder Boggess has gone to Compton to assist revival meetings. W. A. Merrifield will leave tonight on a trip for Stover Manufacturing to visit leading southern and western jobbers. Mrs. Samuel Lebkicker left for St. Louis as her sister is seriously ill. The lady was taken with the grip and serious complications followed. Hon. Louis Hutt of Chicago is in town with Ald. C. D. Cramer. accompanied by Fred Burmeister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. A. Knowlton
Chicago
Jourdenis
Dr. Fair
Rockford
Claude Bird
Rockord
Gussie Dreher
Forreston
Harry Dodson
Woodstock
Earl Howe
Monroe
T. T. McMahon
Mary
Ottawa
Aspinwall
Washington
United States
Elder Boggess
United Brethren Church
Compton
Lee County
W. A. Merrifield
Stover Manufacturing Company
Samuel Lebkicker
St. Louis
Frank Taggart
Louis Hutt
Garden City
Cook County
Ald. C. D. Cramer
Fred Burmeister
England
Miss Weatherford
Freeport Theatre
Josie Winters
Robin Weatherford
Hank Weatherford
Idaho
Wm. Powell
W. A. Moraiarty
Sir Blakesly Beresford
O. W. Hall
Harry Lecompte
Mable Maitland
Clara Evans
Chas Gordon
Gordon
Freeport
Man of Mystery
Cherry Camp
A.C. Brundage
McConnell
Wm. Issenhuth
Edward Wagner
Dr. Poling
A. Zimmerman
Harry Knecht
Robert Welsh
Henry Gilbert
Waddams Grove
J. T. Ozburn
Lena
E. W. Haubauch
Bolton
E. M. King
Florence
Mr. Meyers
Eleroy
F. C. Bacon
Kent
John A. Koch
Davis
N. Kloster
Orangeville
S. S. LaBorde
Pearl City
L. W. Reed
John Seibolt
Dr. Peck
Freeport Camp
M. B. Humphrey
Cedar Cliff Camp
Cedarville
Pearl City Camp
Springfield
Post Grocery Sold to MacVeagh & Co in Rockford Deal
H D Posts stock of groceries passed to Franklin MacVeagh & Co of Chicago today. R A Keyes now in charge. Arthur Frost of Rockford arranged the sale amid creditor pressure. Estimated stock value five to six thousand dollars. exact price and Post liabilities not disclosed. MacVeagh may run the store until sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. D. Post
Franklin MacVeagh & Co
Chicago
R. A. ‘Keyes
Arthur Frost
Rockford
MacVeagh & Co
National banks reelect boards and elect new vice president
Stockholders of the First National and the Second National reelect the old boards and officers today. Alfred H. Wise is elected vice president of the Second National, replacing M. B. Elson who will be absent most of the coming year. Wise has served thirty five years as a director. Both banks report a prosperous year and strong financial condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National Bank
Second National
Alfred H. Wise
M. ¥. B. Elson
Wise
Mental condition inquiry for Werneke and Hinkle set
Relatives petition to county court seeking a mental condition inquiry for Elizabeth Werneke and George Hinkle claiming they are of unsound mind. Proceedings will determine capacity and guardianship needs under court order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Werneke
George Hinkle
Alhousen Suit Seeks Five Thousand Dollars Damages
Mrs. Mary Alhousen through attorney Homer Dodds of Pearl City files in the circuit court a suit against B and Wm Alhousen seeking $5,000 in damages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Alhousen
Homer Dodds
Pearl City
Circuit Court
Wm. Alhousen
Big Attendance as Hall-Winters Delivers Clever Show
The Hall-Winters Company performed the second act at Freeport's new opera house to a packed crowd. Despite lacking national stars, the troupe impressed with strong acting and notable specialties, drawing long lines of locals eager for more performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Hall-Winters
Hall- Winters
Theatre Company to Play Week of Engagements
From the tone of last night’s performance the company is expected to draw large audiences for each nightly show. In addition to the weekday engagements a matinee is scheduled for Saturday afternoon.
Eastern Star Officers Elected in Freeport Chapter
Freeport Chapter of the Eastern Star elected officers for the year at a Monday night meeting. Installation is planned for Monday evening January 28 with a social afterward. Newly elected: Worthy matron Mrs E L Cronkrite, Worthy patron E L Cronkrite, Associate matron Mrs J Mason Ox, Secretary Misa Dell Beat, Treasurer Mrs D C L Meage, Conductress Mrs T A Kyle, Associate conductress Mrs Chas C Wolf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Cronkitte
Freeport
The
Astern Star
E. L. Cronkrite
J. Mason
Misa Dell Beat
Mra. D. C.L
Woodmen in Convention Select Delegates for County
Modern Woodmen camps in the county held a convention today to choose delegates. The gathering aimed to determine the slate for upcoming county representation and member participation in the organization’s activities.
Freeport Activities Highlight Night Meetings And Repairs
Freeport chapters plan several gatherings this evening including Knight and Ladies of Honor events and Epworth League attendance at First M E church. Opera house exits gain new stairs and a creamery separator explosion causes minor damage with no injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Knights and Ladies of Honor
Social Life In Freeport Amid Grip Epidemic Delays Busy Month
The grip epidemic dampens social festivities in Freeport as many households report cases. Odd Fellows lodge hosts a family gathering with children, dancing, cards, and a luncheon led by W F Jungkunz, Chris Froning, and Albert Dittman. Farewell party for S C Schofield at his West Freeport home honors Baptist Sunday School leaders. Freeport cycling club meets tonight for a business session and a smoker, while J B Tuckett hosts whist and a luncheon. The Early Hour club plans a dance at Temperance hall tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport Lodge
Order of Odd Fellows
W. F. Jungkunz
Chris Froning
Albert Dittman
Resolutions on Death of D Hoover Longtime School Trustee
The Board of School Trustees records deep sorrow at the death of D Hoover a trusted officer and fellow citizen. The resolution praises his upright Christian life and extends heartfelt sympathy to his family promising to publish the notice and preserve the record of his service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Hoover
Board of
Freeport Woman Injured Jumping From Chicago Train
Mrs. Alice Bradford Wiles ex-president of the state federation and former Chicago Woman's club executive suffered a serious fall at the Fifty-seventh street station when she stepped back from a moving Illinois Central train. The impact left a deep scalp wound and shattered her tortoise shell hairpins. She was later reported in serious condition then improved at home 5545 Monroe Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Chicago
Alice Bradford Wiles
State Federation
Chicago Woman’s Club
Illinois Central
Fifty-seventh Street
Wiles
Chicago Markets Close Mixed Amid U S Grain Boom
Closing Board of Trade quotes show May wheat at .70 5, corn at .36, May oats at .27, May pork near 10.00, lard and ribs firm. Union stock yards reports hogs active up to 74 cents higher, cattle steady, beef and sheep mixed. Freeport market notes wheat sellers, Paris weather, Argentine yield estimates, and modest global supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuicago
Board of Trade
Union
Freeport Board OF Trade
Schwartz, Dupee & Co
M. E. McHenry
Paris
France
New York
Broomhall
Chicago
Northwestern
Minneapolis
Duluth
Tenant Trims Hedge Dispute at Mrs Scofield’s LaMoille Home
Kendall, tenant at Mrs Scofield’s residence, obtained permission to trim a Norway spruce hedge but cut small trees to about a foot, allegedly ruining the fence and threatening the hedge’s survival. Mrs Scofield sues for $1000 in damages, noting Kendall’s respected character.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kendall
Scofield
LaMoille
Dakota notes visitors and events in January
From Our Own Correspondent Dakota Ir Jan 9 reports visits by Mrs Bert McElhiney and children of Fulton to Wm McElhiney. Samuel Andre drilling a well for W H Keck. Samuel Wilson returns from Colorado. Rev J H Keagle of Freeport in town. Mrs Lincoln Goodman and daughter visit Spencer Iowa. Mrs Clara Beals of Chicago guests. Edgar Wiler of Freeport visits. Walter Bingaman relocates meat market business from Shannon. George Swartz of Clarno visits. D F Graham of Freeport in town. fourth number of the Dakota Citizens Entertain ment and Lecture association indicates Surricks program with music elocution and moving pictures on Jan 19 at College hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dakota
Bert McElhiney
Fulton
Wm. Mc-Elhiney
Aewoee
Samuel Andre
W. H. Keck
Samuel Wilson
Colorado
J. H. Keagle
Freeport
Lincoln Goodman
Spencer
Iowa
Clara Beals
Chicago
Edgar Wiler
Walter Bingaman
J.C. Butterfield
Shannon
George Swartz
Clarno
Wis
John Swartz
D. F. Graham
Dakota Citizens’ Entertainment and Lecture Association
College Hall
Surricks
Mrs Casford Dead At Oak Street Home
Mrs Albert Casford died at one o'clock this afternoon at her home on Oak street. The Ladies Aid society of the Second Presbyterian church meets at Mrs Hoyman's home on Walnut street Wednesday evening at 1:80 o'clock. All members are asked to attend as there is work to be done. Also a correction notes the High school tardinesses were misreported. the city total should be 131.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Casford
Oak Street
Ladies Aid Society
Second Presbyterian Church
The Big Store and Little Prices Notice
Local grocer advertises large variety with emphasis on low prices and daily prizes. Highlights include fresh bread 11b, Arm and Hammer soda 1b, sugar $1 per 10 lbs, Acme self rising Buckwheat 6c, Dr Price's baking powder 19c, Aroma coffee, Shetland pony prize, and various staples like rice, citron, oysters, butter, sausages, hams, and naval oranges. Unclear dates or locations. tone promotional.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arm & Hammer Soda
Citron
Dr. Price
Baltimore
Boston
Freeport
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Freeport Daily Journal
Rintored
Illinois
Freeport, Ill
Edwin Hall
C. R. Ferry
Fred Smith
Janesville
J. H. Brockimeier
Pecatonica
Nellie Dodson
Ang. Bergman
POST
F. M. Bunce
Francis M. Bunce
Navy
Banks
Hall-Winters Company
Eastern Star
H. J. Moogh
Grand Opera House
Epworth League of the First
M. E. Church
John Lorenz
Towa
Eleroy Creamery
Social Life
Ing
Mrs. Tuckett
Tain
Odd Fellows
S. C. Schofield
Texas
California
West Freeport
Baptist Sunday School
Schofield
Freeport Cycling Club
J. B. Tuckett
Old Temperance Hall
Ayer
Dr. Ayer
J C. Ayer
Lowell
Mass
Mrs. Casford
B.S. Pace
Cibo
A. Lowe
Market St
Phil
C. Long
Wilton Ave
Toronto
Cau
Losgor Hark
Fporren
Santos
Rio
Japan
Hyson
A. J. Karcher
S Lidtt
Schoeffel & Brockhausen
Grocers
Galena Street
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