Personal records from Freeport area visits
A compilation of visits and calls across Freeport and nearby towns. Names include Rose Oblander J H Rosenstiel Mabel Ryan Mayme Stahl Oscar Davis Daly Daly Edna Young Florence Whonant Kittie Blake Vera Hoyman Pauline Montague and others with affiliations to Dixon Urbana Chicago Janesville Monticello Oblong Wakonda and Rockford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Whonant
Walter Hea
Chicago
Kittie Blake
Freeport
Dixon
Vera Hoyman
Pauline Montague
Orangeville
Farm Topics at Stephenson County Farmers Institute
The Stephenson County Farmers Institute holds three sessions daily in the circuit court room with domestic science discussed Thursday. University of Illinois experts speak on farm and home topics, with programs on forestry education gear, roads, horses, cement work, and insect issues, plus bread making and gardening in domestic science sessions led by Agnes Hunt and Mary Rigney. Premiums are offered for bread and corn exhibits, with judging by Miss Apneshunt, and the public is invited to attend all sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephenson County
I. R. Crane
University of Illinois
FF. R. Crane
Stephenson
S. A. Forbes
H. Kostenbader
Agnes Hunt
University of Tinois
Mary Rigney
Scioto
Theodore Ellis
Barnes’ Institute Management
Domestic Science Association
Farmers’ Institute
Apneshunt
The
State University
Hlinois Association of Domestic Science
Partners’ Institute
G. W. Shippy
Nec
D. B.A
Foley's Honey and Tar Not Affected by Pure Food Law
Special announcement states Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs and lung troubles is not affected by the National Pure Food and Drug Law as it contains no opiates or harmful drugs. It is recommended as a safe remedy for children and adults. Signed H. J. Moogk and Wm. F. Jungkunz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
H. J. Moogk
Wm. F. Jungkunz
Patent medicine oath and ad from Hall's Celery compound
An affidavit by Frank J. Culene y sworn before a notary asserts a veterinary partner of the Garnvot Boog will pay damages for every case of chills cured by Hall's Cata Cur. The notice ends with Hall's Celery cure claims and a drugstore price of 73 cents for Hall's Family Pills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank J. Culeney
Motor Car Success On Madison Branch
The new Illinois Central motor car made its first Madison to Freeport round trip and back on time. It then met the Madison passenger train at Monroe and remained punctual. Officials and passengers praised the service as smooth and pleasant, with key crew members present for the debut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Illinois Central
In &O
Freeport
Monroe
W.T. Prentice
Rockford
Chicago
John A. Gleason
A.J. McKillop
Eugene Dailey
Sheahan
Salvation Rally At U S Church Draws Crowds
Evangelist Hicks led a large, appreciative audience at the U S church last night urging attendees to accept Christ and lead better lives. The services have drawn conversions and baptisms, with tears and praise filling the gatherings as the interest grows and a large chorus entertained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Evangelist Hicks
Christ
Jesus Christ
Hicks
Embury Church Services Impress with Spirit and Song
Last night at Embury church the meeting carried a strong spiritual tone as the congregation united in moving forward. A young lady professed conversion while Mr. and Mrs. Schifield provided harmonized singing. Tonight Mr. and Mrs. Scholfield sing and Rev. Harker preaches especially to men with everyone invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Embury Church
YWCA Board Plans Annual Banquet and Indoor Circus
The YWCA board discussed the annual banquet for February with a committee of Wuenheimneier Margher and Stahl assigned to handle arrangements. Membership stands at 482 active members. The indoor circus chorus will rehearse at the association parlors this evening for the February 8, 4 and 6 event, aiming to deliver the best show yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
YW. M. C. Oa
Wuenheimneier
Liestie Margher
Harry Stahl
Freeport
Disturbed Congregation Prompted Charity Request
A distressed message requests the person who disturbed the congregation last Sunday to buy drinks for the local bar. The notice mentions Jo Moogk Woo R Jungkung and Roley’s LTloney and Bar in a budget request context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jo Moogk
Woo R. Jungkung
Sale on men's youth and children's suits at 24 percent off
Advertises a clothing sale offering 24 percent off all men's youths and children's heavy suits and overcoats. Locator Robt Lurcke in opposition to West Virginia Photel at 82 Gitena Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lurcke
Photel
Gitena Street
Bek and W clearing sale offers Ladies' 85 Shoes
Fragmentary item notes a Bekemeier sale with women’s shoes up to size 4 priced around 82.58 and mentions a sales drive to collect taxes every Saturday for two months and a person named Henry Pritec.
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Bek& W
Iwill
Bekemeier
Apps
Tdwilwe
Henry Pritec
Poultry Market Price Request From Rick and Co
The message requests current top market prices for poultry and asks for the highest rate available. It identifies Rick and Co as the contacting firm and mentions RR as initials. No locations or dates are provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rick & Ca
Lancaster Pioneer Dies At 96 Years In Lancaster Township
Obituary notes Mussena P Mitchell aged about 96, long time Stephenson County resident, born May 6 1812 in Aaronsburg Center County Pa. He arrived in Stephenson County January 25 1841 with Maria Ruth, lived on farms near Freeport, cherished recollections of railroads electricity and early American life, survived by children and grandchildren, funeral at Glasser home with Rev. Woo Marburper officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mussena P. Mitchell
John F. Glasser
Freeport
Lancaster Township
Stephenson County
Mr. Mitchell
Glasser
Redman
Mitchell
Margaret Sedam
Jamily Brown
William Mitchell
Aaronsbureg
Center County
Penn
Maria Ruth
Bigmocharow
Northumberland County
T Halfday
Lake County
Pittsburg
Peoria
Amtes. Mitchell
Layina
Tobias Clumpis Dlanuah
Elmira
Clampo
sSuperior
Cilasser
Tobias Climp
I. Clamp
William Glasser
Dakota
John K. Glasser
Climp
Evandchildren
Aid
Nellis Laible
Vethur
bLaible
Deaths and funeral notices from Freeport and area
Frederick Yording dies at his sister Louisa Katzenmeier's home in Freeport of brain softening after a long illness. Born in Westphalia on March 27, 1836, he spent 36 years as a seafaring cook before settling in America thirteen years ago. Survived only by his sister, funeral at 2:30 from St. John's church. Other notices cover Miss Louella Grace Shouer, Mrs. Samuel Yeager, and Christ F. Ernst with details of services, escorts, and interments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Yording
Louisa Katzenmeier
Washington Street
Westphalia
Germany
Holland
America
Freeport
St. John’s Church
Katzenmeier
F. Holke
City Cemetery
Louella Grace Shouer
H. M. Markley
Second Presbyterian Church
Union Street
Charles W. Leichhart
S. E. Raines
Rk. B. Mitchell
J. R. Jackson
G. F. Creighton
Joseph Scott
Wille Osten
Oakand
Simple Remedy for La Grippe Coughs
A vintage advertisement notes La Grippe coughs risk pneumonia and promotes Foley's Honey and Tar as a safe remedy that stops coughing and strengthens lungs. It warns against substitutes and lists H. J. Moogk and Wm. F. Jungkunz as distributors in a yellow package.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Moogk
Wm. F. Jungkunz
Bishop Kalvelage A Pleasing Title And A Chance For Bishop
In Chicago today Rev Father C Kalvelage beloved pastor of St Josephs Church attends a conclave of rectors and priests to select three bishop candidates for a northern Illinois district Archbishop Quigley is a close ally of Kalvelage and may favor him. Bishop Muldon is thought to have best odds though may decline. The Freeport community supports Kalvelage and hopes for influence from Archbishop Quigley.
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Father C. Kalvelage
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Chicago
of Chicago
Quigley
Ihnois
Father Kalvelage
St. Joseph's Church
Freeport
Muldoon
Ilinois
Wather Kalvelage
Father Kalvelage’s Long Service in Freeport Noted
The diocese honors Father Kalvelage for building St Francis hospital St Josephs church and parochial school plus St Vincents orphanage as monuments to his energy. Three names will be chosen for bishop and the pope will select from them. He was ordained January 29 1869 by Archbishop Henri at St Francis seminary Milwaukee and became Freeport pastor in 1874.
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Kalvelage
St. Francis Hospital
St. Joseph's Church
Parichial School
St. Vincents’s
Rome
Henri
St. Francis Seminary
Milwaukee
Freeport
Majestic Screenings Offer Varied Week Picture Lineup
At the Majestic this week the program includes Midnight Ride of Paul Revere tonight the final viewing, followed by The Youthful Hackensmiths and The Wonderful Flamen two days later. Adventures of a Bath Chair promises solid laughs and a colorful effect showcases ingenuity.
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Paul Revere
Hackensmiths
King’s New Discovery Endorsed by C O Eldridge
C O Eldridge of Empire Ga urges readers to use Dr King’s New Discovery for coughs colds sore throat and lung troubles claiming seven years of use proves it best. He notes his children’s croup attacks improved quickly. Sold at Joseph Emmert’s drug store 50c and 1.00 with trial bottle free.
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Joseph Emmert
The Danger of Grip and Pneumonia
An advice piece warns that neglected colds worsen into grip and pneumonia amid weather shifts. It promotes Father John’s Medicine as safe, alcohol free, and physician prescribed, claiming 60 years of trusted family use with endorsements from doctors and institutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father John
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the Daily Journal
Freeport Journal
International Typoraphical Union
Excelsior Lodge
A. F
A. M
Evergreen Lodge
Freeport Council
Freeport Commandery
H. A. Hillmer Co
Rengston
Koentge—Furniture
Rose Oblander
Forreston
J. H. Rosenstiel
Mabel Ryan
Baileyville
Mayme Stahl
Lena
E. C. Stoody
J.T. Smith
Savanna
A. Newhaus
Moline
Fred H. Rankin
Urbana
B. F. Downing
Do. M. Jones
L. F. Bahr
Kenosha
Wis
C. J. Sheehan
Janesville
Oscar Davis and Son
Chicargo
William Jacobs
S. C. Brook
Bankers Reserve of
Edna Young
Argyle
W.C. Jencks
J. H. Edwards
A. Legler
Monticello
Hot Springs
Ark
H. B. Smith
Oblong, Tl
Gardner W.thrall
Elizabeth Babb
Wakonda, D. D
FR. Frnst
Edith Timis Horsley
Dubuque
Louella Shouer
George Brokhausen
Mr. Conkey
Tlinois Coal Company
First Presbyterian Church
Miss Heaney
J. W. Hopges
Ridott
Galesburg
E. R. Loveaul
Towa
South Dakota Territory
Stephenson County Annual Institute
ZT. Turner
Kleroy
Northern Illinois
A. N. Abbott
Morrison
Thirteenth Congressional District
F. H. Rankin
Professor Older
State Highway Commission
Prof
Carter
Champiign
Joseph Carter
I. Db. Herbert
Leah G. van Blarcom
Freeport High School
Gileason
Hall
City
Embury
YM. C. A. Affairs
Journal
Lancaster
Uary
Tions History
Aaronsburg
May
J.B. Mallory
Bate Mrs. Matlory
Jasper
Jasper Mathers
Ftsie J. Feugee
da Pras
Oueddit County
New York
Duacy
Itd
Ohio
Josiah Wilhard
Frances Willard
Mully
Earth
Harve Cole
Aurora
Neb
Josiah W
Town Falls
Town
Grant
R. A. Greeley
W. M. Wolfe
Thomas Lincoln
Rock Run
Stephenson County Abstract Office
KG. Prall
K. P. Dickes
Knowlton
KK. P. Dickes
Dawson's
C.F. Hildreth
John Schiller
Lichtenberger’s
Waddell
EK. Cotherman
K. F. Barker
Graham
Carnelix
G. Anangst Et al
Kanne
Davis
O. S. Olson
BH. G. Prall
Winnesheik
W.J. Miller
Kaufmann
Partsely
Ney
Silver Creek
M. A. Bolendel
Ford Pash
Vaylor & Frick
Frederick Gording
Miss Shouer
Samuel Yeager
Yeager
van Buren Street
W. Gardner Thrall
Shannon
Rev. Thrall
Mr. Ernst
Christ F. Ernst
Galena Avenue
H. L Moore
J. Walter Sanderson
Charles Morgan
Louis Stregman
E. G. Prince
Max Buegel
William Seitz
N. Sword
Catholic Diocese
Mereting
LaililiVal
BalPaliis
WM. Koenig
Steph
Freeport, Hl
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