Movements of Freeport People and Their Friends
L Gilbert is back from Chicago F J Ford is here from Chicago Joseph Silfer of Polo is here on a visit J P Kerr of Rockford is here on business Henry Dorman was a morning passenger to Chicago Fred Stewart was a morning passenger to Rockford Edward Gardner of Woodstock is here visiting relatives Mrs A E Smith went to Rockford this morning to visit Mrs 2 L Markle Mr and Mrs T L J Klapp are here from Chicago visiting relatives and friends G S Mansfield returned to Woodstock this morning where he is working for the Knights of the Betterment J F Fair went to Rockford this morning to attend a Republican congressional convention meeting John Burns resigned at C F Wrights barber shop and became a clerk at the Boston shoe store State's Attorney O E Heard and Master in Chancery Robert P Eckert were at Rockford today on business and joined the love feast Clarnesss Yount construction foreman on the Michigan and Lake Superior canal is visiting with H S Keck He helped build the Niagara Falls electric shaft Supervisor Henry Lichtenberger is home from the Quincy convention County Clerk Held and delegates return tonight Crozier Lena goes to Kansas on business Aleck Ostrander the Chicago violinist visits Wo mans club tomorrow to play for the club and may teach violin lessons at Mrs Hills morning or at the Woman's club in the afternoon
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Dorman
Chicago
Fred Stewart
Rockford
Edward Gardner
Woodstock
O. E. Heard
Robert P. Eckert
Claren
Ss Yount
Michigan and Lake Superior
H. S. Keck
Niagara Falls
Henry Lichtenberger
Quincy
Crozier
Lena
Kansas
Aleck Ostrander
Woman’s Club
Resignation breaks tie on Rockton license vote
S L Jenkins resigns as Rockton village board president to break a deadlock on license questions, giving the nets a one vote majority. The dispute has stalled the board since its organization, and the move shifts leverage to license advocates. In Dixon, a firemen’s tournament decision at Princeton favored La Salle in a contested sale by auction, with Sterling starting at 300 and LaSalle winning at 560 after bids. Sterling’s milk factory plan advances. Anglo Swiss Milk to build a Sterling supply plant for the Dixon facility, with 2000 cows to be contracted and a year to completion. The Sterling plant site is west of Sterling, bought two years ago by Robert Smith and Timothy Buckley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. L. Jenkins
Rockton Village
Nets
Jenkins
Dixon
la Salle
Princeton
Peoria
Sterling
LaSalle
Pana
Anglo- Swiss Milk Company
Robert Smith
Timothy Buckley
Mrs Oyler and Mrs Best Improve After Illness
Mrs John G. Oyler once laid up for several weeks is able to be about again. Mrs Dy E H Best, previously quite ill, is improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John G. Oyler
Dy. E. H. Best
Early Congressional Convention Set for Freeport
The Republican congressional committee for the district calls a convention in Freeport at 1 p m on Tuesday March 6 to nominate a congressman and a member of the state board of equalization. Judge Hancey and party left Rockford for the trip and were joined by Lieutenant Governor Northcott who attended a Modern Woodmen meeting in Rock Island. The Stephenson county political scene heats up as Aspinwall for treasurer Works for board of equalization and Cowley for state senator draw strong support. Works and Cowley face no opposition and Aspinwall poised to win by a wide margin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Congressional Committee
Rockford
State Board of Equalization
Freeport
Hancey
Northcott
Bond County
Rock Island
Modern
Woodmen
County
Cowley
Messrs. Works
Aspinwall
School of Politics
Market quotes and receipts from Chicago and Northwest listings
Closing Board of Trade quotes for May wheat corn oats pork lard ribs and cattle hogs and quotes from Union stock yards show gains for hogs and varied movement across cattle and sheep. Chicago receipts include wheat corn hogs and cattle totals with region dates and brokers notes from C W Killen Fry's block. Northwest receipts list Minneapolis and Duluth figures for today and year ago comparisons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuicago
Union Stock Yard
C. W.killen
Fry’s Block
Chicago
Caioaco
Northwestern
Minneapolis
Duluth
Dairy Interests Highlight Grant Mallory in Belvidere Convention
Grant Mallory of Freeport read a paper at the State Dairy men’s convention in Belvidere and exhibited butter scored 93 percent. The report lists numerous butter scores from participants across Illinois, with Mallory among the top exhibitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant Mallory
Freeport
Thankful Words From Ada Hart of Groton S D
Ada Hart recalls a severe lung illness that led to a near death struggle with consumption. After four doctors gave up, she trusted in her Savior and used Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption and coughs. She tried eight bottles and was cured, now healthy. Free trial bottles at Emmert Burrells drug store with guaranteed refunds for regular sizes 50c and 1.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada E. Hart
Groton
S. D
Emmert & Burrell’s
New Life Pills Promise Quick Relief
An advertisement touts Dr King s New Life Pills claiming quick relief for sick and nervous headaches. It pledges to purify blood, strengthen nerves, and boost health, selling for 25 cents with a money back guarantee if not cured. Emmert & Burrell druggists sell the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Emmert & Burrell
Seal Skin Fashion Surge Boosts Value and Demand
Fashion officials note seal skins now in vogue due to scarcity of top grades from Alaska. Prices for full fur garments rise as experts warn of 40 percent higher manufactured goods and 80 percent dearer raw material next season. Alaska fur remains most valuable. English curing ensures color retention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alaska
Chinchilla
England
Grand Special Sale at J H MacCREA Co January bargains
A grand sale at J H MacCREA Co features many items at reduced prices for a few days. Corn starch 34c per package blueing 8c peaches 14c per can peas 8c per can Northwest soap 25c for 7 bars bulk starch 2c per lb 4 lbs rice 25c mirror glass starch 6c per package White Star baked beans 8c per can coffees and teas offered at lowered prices with several varieties and prices highlighted. Hurry as goods are expected to sell quickly.
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Freeport Daily Journal
Advands
Postofites
Illinoie
Reeport
Ill
L. Gilbert
F. J. Ford
Joseph Silfer
Polo
J.P. Kerr
A. E. Smith
2. L. Markle
T. L. J. Klapp
G. S. Mansfield
Knights of the Obe
J. F. Fair
John Burns
C. F. Wright
Boston
W. O. N. Club
Julius Smith
Grove Street
Smith D. Atkins Camp
Sons of Veterans
Grand Army
Woman’s Relief Corps
Cinch
Edward Merck
Ethel Crain
Douglas Pattison
Miss Steffen
Ada Steffen
Elk Street
Independent Cinch Party
Independent Cinch Club
Frank McCall
Lennox
T. A. Kyle
James Brenan
Germania Hall
Robi, Hudson
KE. B. Haley
C.C
Euchre
Lou McGovern
Miss Bender
Florence Bender
Orangeville
H. W. Bolender
Masonic Lodge
Florence Whitlock
U. U. O. Whist Club
Samuel Wagner
John Weishar
Grace Held
Marion Stover
New Social Organization
Twentieth Century Club
Blust’s
John Manion
Joe Brown
Ollie Borgmeier
John Long
Roy Spitler
Gibler
Curoaco
Board of Trade
Dairy Interests
Belvidere
Exchange Street
Mr. Mallory
Mallory
W. R. Harvey
Chana
H.S. Mack
A. D. Cairncross
Amboy
Andrew Frederick
Manhattan
Albert Faulkner
Cherry Valley
Matt Ludwig
Goodings Grove
Martin Gullickson
Frankfort
Chamberlain
Geo. Reed
J.S. Wasps
Spring Grove
Fred Richards
Somonauk
L. E. Camp
Elmoville
Greenwood
Geo. Hoppensteadt
Eagle Lake
H. R. Duel
Sandwich
Albert Winter
Waterman
W. L. Lewis
Geo. F. Burton
Mt. Carroll
Grant.Mallory
A. B. Pouker
Shirland
F. E. Barret
Union
Itselves
F. E. Walcot
Leroy
A. Kremer
Stockton
Fava
M. L. Musselman
Kent
A.C. Bender
Durand
Loran E. Root
A. McCall
Roscoe
A. J. Salley
Bonus
G. E. Waterman
Garden Prairie
Geo. Havens
R. R. Murphy
Garden Plain
David van Patten
Aurora
H. Nolan
Hinckley
Peter Nelson
Creston
W. R. Tindell
Malta
O. Meyers
J. W. Carr
H. I. Rotermund
Bemes
J. E. Woodard
Kaneville
Co-operative Co. Co
Henry
W. R. Hostetter
Mr. Carroll
Irvin Newton
Toulon
H. B. Rice
Lewiston
John Christ
Washington
G. D. Cassens
Hamel
A. P. Stiedley
Carlinville
Joe Plock
Kickapoo
J. W. Wheeler
Enos
New York Stock Market
C. W. Killen
Fry’s
Rocky Mountain
Bammert & Burrell
California Fig Syrup Co
Salesian
Custover -Lo
Federal Steel Agty Asia
Federal Steol
Anes Seeenens
Tishy Way
N. Pacific Beers
Y. Ty al
Norf
West
South
Pac
Soy
Ag Southern R’y. West
Union Ehereetne
Ayer
J.C, Ayer
Lowell
Masa
Wilkins
Stephenson Street
C. A. McNamara & Co
Way
Stephenson St
J.h.maccrea & Co
Golden Santos
Golden Rio
Pappy
Huenkemeier & Schwarze
Old Reliable Grocers
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