Personal Record of Movements in Freeport Area
A series of social and business notes listing residents and visitors passing through Freeport and nearby towns. Names include Miss Carrie Kropf, Harry Frisbie, T H Wheeler, Deputy Marshal Walter Mack, Ben Dunlap, Mrs M E Evans, Mr and Mrs M L Parker, M M Alfers, B S Bartlett, F A Stamp, Claim Agent Cary, E G Mallory, D W Rosenberg, Mrs A G Stearns, J A Crain, D A Hopeman, J W Harris, George W Good, Mrs Elizabeth Babb, E W Babb, Mrs T M Kauffman, Fred Fisher, Mrs M Hoyt, Miss Dora Seidel, Mrs Charles Horsley, J E Herrin, among others, with travel to Lanark, Joliet, Rockford, Marengo, Chicago, St Louis, Polo, Dubuque, Madison and Sinsinawa Mound. The item notes attendees at a funeral and plans for future activities and clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Frisbie
Monroe
Freeport
T. H. Wheeler
Joliet
Walter Mack
Coleta
Ben Dunlap
Dakota
M. E. Evans
Eleroy
M. L. Parker
Rockford
M. M. Alfers
Forreston
B. S. Bartlett
Elgin
F. A. Stamp
Farmers’ Institute
M. Hoyt
Chicago
George H. Kramer
Dora Seidel
Orangeville
Charles Horsley
Dubuque
Louella Shouer
Pay of Overseers Under Road Laws Cited
The Journal editor responds to inquiries about overseer pay citing Section 118 of road and bridge laws. It states overseers receive two dollars per day for days actually spent on duties beyond highway labor and road tax, with auditors determining the count of days. County Clerk F C Henn signs the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commissioners of Highways
F.C. Henn
Prizes at Poultry Show for Freeport duo
F W Neisman and J C Scott of Freeport earned multiple prizes at the Rockford poultry show with Silver Penciled Wyandottes. Neisman placed in cock and hen categories across first to fourth places, pullet and cockerel categories, while Scott secured wins in cock cockerel and several hen and pullet divisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. W. Neisman
J. C. Scott
Freeport
Rockford
Neissman
Scott
Pinegalve Cuarbonized Poultice Healing Agent
A historical note describes Pinegalve Cuarbonized as a poultice that draws out inflammation and poison and provides antiseptic healing. It claims use for chapped hands lips cuts and burns and lists vendors H. J. Mough and P. Guenther.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Mough
P. Guenther
Proposal time extended for Cosmopolitan Site Building changes
Notice announces postponement of the proposal deadline to 10:00 AM on February 1, 1905 for changes to the Cosmopolitan Site Building. Proposals for heating, plumbing and electric specifications may be obtained by visiting the company office. Secretary Onas G Keck signs the notice dated February 14, 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Onas. G. Keck, Seo’y
Three Candidates Named for Rockford Bishopric
Chicago reports three candidates to Rome for the new Rockford diocese headship. Names sent by Archbishop Quigley include Bishop Peter J. Muldoon, Rev. Dr. Edmond M. Dunne, and Rev. Edward A. Kelly. Final selection awaits a provincial meeting and Vatican approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Quigley
Rockford
Archdiocese of Chicago
Rome
Peter J. Muldoon
Edmond M. Dunne
Edward A. Kelly
St. Anne's Church
Muldoon
Dr. Dunne
Father Kelly
Vatican
Hugh O'Gara McShane
Francis X. Lange
William Netstraetter
Michaels Jr. Fitazsimmons
Daniel J. Riordan
Thomas J. Finn
C. Kalvelage
Freeport
J. McCann
Elgin
Nicazo
Illinois
J. J. Spalding
Peoria
James Ryan
Alton
J. Jansen
Belleville
Jambe
Father Welly
de. Dune
Enerad
Hto
Chitigo
Chestile
Comnties
Abebbenes
Kates
Kendall
Boone
Dekalb
Bee
Whiteside
Carroll
Wintebage
Stephenson
de Daviess
Ogle
Chicava
Ess
Tuiberto
NOL HS
Diorese
Ieee
Galena
Gud
McEung
Columbia
Chicago Archdiocese Leadership Roster Detailed
A historical outline lists clergy in Chicago’s archdiocese with steps from education in California and Kentucky to ordination in Brooklyn in 1886. It tracks roles including pastorates at St. Pius and St. Charles Borromeo, bishopric in 1901, then auxiliary duties and archdiocese administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Kentucky
Brooklyn
Chicago
St. Pius’ Church
St. Charles Borromeo’s
Feehan
Muldoon
Dunne
Lst
Holy Guardian Angels
Louvain
Belgium
St. Columbkill’s Church
OFFICERS ARE ELECTED AT BANKERS RESERVE MEETING
Stockholders of Bankers Reserve Life Insurance Co met Tuesday afternoon to elect directors for three two and one year terms. Directors include W B Erfert F C Wenthe Dr F J Fair A P Woodruff L K Jungkunz S F Greenleaf Dr J H Maloney J B Fuller Frank Furst H E Lies. Officers elected for the coming year: President W B Erfert Vice President A P Woodruff Secretary F C Wenthe Treasurer L R Jungkunt Chief Medical Director Dr J F Fair Superintendent of Agencies H E Lies. Finance committee F S Greenleaf J B Fuller L H Maloney Frank Furat. Company reports show strong growth and near three quarters of a million in insured in force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bankers Reserve Life Insurance Co
W. B. Erfert
F.C. Wenthe
F. J. Fair
A. P. Woodruff
L. K K. Jungkunz
S. F. Greenleaf
J. H. Maloney
J. B. Fuller
Frank Furst
H. E. Lies
F. C. Wenthe
L. R. Jungkunt
J. F. Fair
Greenleaf
L. H. Maloney
Frank Furat
Wenthe Railway Correspondence School elects new directors
The Wenthe Railway Correspondence School office held a Tuesday meeting to elect directors FE Dailey chairan, M Hanley, avid Mel Killop, W OR Caldwell, FB B Wenthe, T H Shultz, Douglas Pattison, W BRB Erfert and LL Hermann. The group will meet again on Tuesday January 28 to elect officers. Reports show the school thriving with new studies added this year benefiting general welfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stockholle
Wenthe Railway Correspondence Schools
Isnef
FE. Dailey
Chairan
Avid
Mel Killop
W. OR. Caldwell
B Wenthe
T. H. Shultz
Douglas Pattison
W. Brb
Erfert
Ll. Herrmann
Eleen
Cosmopolitan Life Insurance directors elected at meeting
The Cosmopolitan Life Insurance Association elected W W Krape from Freeport A C Schadel from Warren I P D Bartlett from Springfield A G Murray from Springfield A J McNeil from Des Moines Town and M J Howe from Freeport as directors. They then chose W W Krape President and General Manager A C Schadel Vice President E P Bartlett Treasurer A G Murray General Counsel and Charles Gd Keck Secretary. From officer reports the company has paid nearly 1.25 million dollars in death benefits since founding and recorded 138000 in death benefits last year. It now has about 2000000 insurance in force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Cosmopolitan Life Insurance Association
W.W. Krape
Freeport
A.C. Schachel
Warren
I. P. D Bartlett
Springfield
A. G. Murray
A. J. McNeil
Des Moines
Town
M. J. Howe
W. W. Krape
A. C. Schadel
E. P. Bartlett
Charles Gd. Keck
Married couple wed this morning in Pecatonica and Ridott
Miss Bniaina Rossaw of Pecatonica and Albert By Peters of Ridott township were married this morning by Justice Cioddard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bniaina Rossaw
Pecatonica
Albert By Peters
Ridott Township
Justice of the Pees Cioddard
Miss Marie Maraist piano stadia at Oak Place
Miss Marie Maraist of Oak Place plays piano in a stadium setting. The brief recital lists L2 Ludtf as a noted collaborator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Maraist
Oak Place
Announcement of in bloom wine primrose and cat flowers
Several hundred wine primroses and cycled varieties are in full bloom and offered at reasonable prices at Louis Bauscher's greenhouses on Adams Street. A choice lot of cat flowers is also available. Visitors welcome. take Carroll Street car to the greenhouses. Phones No 806. PRERPORET MARKET GARDEN AND GREENHOUSES.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Bauscher
Adams Street
Carroll Street
Prerporet Market
Levi Bolender Dies At Rock Grove Prominent Farmer Citizen
Levi Bolender a longtime Rock Grove farmer and local leader died at 5 AM at his daughter Mrs Jane Thoren’s home near Rock Grove. Born November 12 1822 in Union County Pa he moved to Stephenson County at 18 and married Sarah Haas in 1852. He served as township highway commissioner and school trustee and helped found the Stephenson County Old Settlers association. He leaves nine of thirteen children including Henry H Loss Amanda J Thoren and Allen F among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Levi Bolender
Stephenson County
Jane Thoren
Botender
Rock Grove
John Bolender
Levi
Old Settlers’ Association
Union County
John
Catherine Bolender
Sarah Haas
Edward J
McConnell
J. A
Pearl City
JT. H
Mars
Ida Randall
Durand
Officers for Owls Elect At Nest Meeting
Franklin Nest of Owls held a hall meeting electing officers for the coming year. A relief committee was formed and several candidates were initiated while others awaited admission due to missing constitutions and bylaw skeletons. The order reportedly nears 100000 members with nests in twenty two states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin Nest of Owls
Bylawa
John Bauseher, Jr
Alvin Luecke
A. F. Dittman
Joseph Armbruster
J. Be. Stuart
William Gillespie
William Wagner
Sentinel
M. Lonergan
Picket—C
Crilbert
Shelly
Relief Committee
Ateariola
Dickirson Elected Secretary of State Board of Agriculture
J K Dickirson of Lawrenceville Illinois, former president of the state board of agriculture, was elected secretary to fill the unexpired term of W C Garrard who resigned. He won by narrow margin over Richard Steele of Princeton with a strong vote from Cook County. Dickirson earlier served as a board member and as president for two years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
J. K. Dickirson
Lawrenceville
Til
State Board of Agriculture
W.C. Garrard
Dickirson
Harrow
Richard Steele
Princston
Gock County
Steele
A Higher Health Level With New Life Pills
Jaco Springer of West Franklin Maine proclaims improved health after using Dr King’s New Life Pills noting their effects on stomach liver and bowels. The ad promises a refund at Joseph Emmert’s drug store if the trial is unsatisfactory with a 25 cent price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Jaco Springer
West Franklin
Maine
Joseph Emmert
Prof Dawson Announces Social Dance Friday Night
Professor Dawson invites attendees to a social dance at Wightingtead Friday night replacing Poure day. Local residents are urged to mark calendars for the event with dancing and music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prof. Dawson
Camp Shows Growth in Sons of Veterans Meeting
Smith D. Atkins camp of Sons of Veterans reports growth with one candidate elected, new officers installed by W. T. Rawleigh. Twelveteen meetings held in 1907 with steady membership rise and a healthy treasury. New staff includes David C. Rawleigh commander, C R Dresser chaplain, Frank W. Miller treasurer, Ray Williams secretary, F W Hawn guard, Wm Hartman color sergeant, R M Gill inside guard. A drill team may form, with high hopes for 1908. retiring commander W W Koehler praised. The group remains a patriotic society, not offering insurance or sick benefits, dedicated to Grand Army of the Republic principles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury
John A. Davispoat
G. A. BR
Soldiers’ Orphan’s Home
Lincoln
David C. Rawleigh
C. R. Dresser
Frank W. Miller
Ray Williams
Sargeant
F. W. Hawn
G. Hartman
R. M. Gill
W. W. Koehler
Sons of Veterans
Grand Army of the Republic
Among The Churches Converts At Trinity United Evangelical
Conversions continue with each evening service at Trinity United Evangelical church. The Sunday school room proves a splendid place for services. The north entrance will be completed by next Sunday. On Monday evening many young men came forward and again last night several yielded to God. The young people's choir is organized and inspiring. Cottage prayer meetings are set for this evening at 7 o'clock at J R Weaver Walnut and Empire streets John Walter 69 Homer street I G Wise 369 Empire street Mrs Margaret Alexander 243 Pleasant street. All welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity United Evangelical Church
J. R. Weaver
Walnut
Empire Streets
John Walter
Homer Streets
I. G. Wise
Empire Street
Margaret Alexander
Pleasant Street
Theaee
Salem Evangelical Church Revival Services Continue
Revival services at Salem Evangelical Church show promising progress with a strong spiritual interest. Sermons this week focus on soul winning, including last night’s sermon The Worth of a Soul and tonight’s The Burden for Souls at 7:30 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem Evangelical Church
Evangelist Hicks To Share Life Story At Tonight’s Service
Growing interest and attendance mark the revival as more men come forward and kneel at the altar seeking pardon. Evangelist Hicks will recount his life and conversion and how God has used him. The public is invited to attend this evening’s unusual service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelist Hicks
First Presbyterian postpones hearing reports to March meeting
Notes of the churches state the First Presbyterian session delays hearings until the March church meeting. Thursday’s congregational meeting is canceled, elders’ election moved to March. Congregation to join Second Presbyterian in services tomorrow evening with a special youth meeting at 4 16 p.m led by Rev Brittin of Belvidere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Church
Second Presbyterian Church
Brittin
Belvidere
Illnesses and local delays in Lena area
Lena January 16 report notes Mrs Lydia Shearer ill with pneumonia at Oak Street, recovery doubtful due to age. Smallpox scare leads to Kerlin school closure for two weeks. Waddalls Grove ball benefit for school library postponed. Harold Faure Leckington feared after appendicitis. Phidian Art Club postponed. Miss Vaylor to host, Charles Shoeiith to present on Illinois history and Indiana legends. Mrs Charles Rech visits Freeport. Misses Oole Harrist Hayes at county seat. Mr and Mrs Hi A Royer attend Farmers Institute locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena
Lydia Shearer
Oak Street
Kerlin
Waddalls Grove
Faure
Harold
Charles Leckington
Phidian Art Club
Vaylor
Charles Shoeiith
Illinois
Indiana
Charles Rech
Freeport
Wo. Lehman
Oole
Harrist Hayes
Hi. A. Royer
Farmers’ Institute
Illinois solons get good rooms in new office building
Washington dispatch notes Illinois members drawing favorable quarters in the four story federal office building. Sixteen lawmakers secured top or front rooms with easy elevator access near the Capitol, while several others on first and second floors filled a mix of south and west front offices. A few chairmen avoided the drawing entirely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Capitol
Graff, Madden
Snapp
Capitol Building
Congressman McDermott
Chicago
Illinois
Sterling
Lowden
Mcgavis
Rodenburg
Fuller, Foster and
Caldwell
Sabath
Rainey and
Chapman
McDermott
Messrs. Graff
Madden
Lorimer
McKinney
Boutell
Foss
Knopf
McKinley
Mann
Prince
Wilson
Illinois Society of Spokane to Celebrate Lincoln Birthday
The Illinois Society of Spokane plans its second annual Lincoln birthday banquet on February 12 in Masonic Temple. William Jennings Bryan and Governor Albert N. Mead will speak as honorary members. Edward J. Dahmes is president and Oscar Peterson is secretary. The group aims to unite Illinois expatriates across the Inland Northwest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spokane
Wash
Hinois Society of
Abraham Lincoln
Masonic Temple
William Jennings Bryan
Albert N. Mead
Washington
Edward J. Dahmis
Oscar Peterson
Joseph Cannan
Illinois
Pacific Northwest
Dahmes
Spokane Country
Idaho
Montana
Oregon
British Columbia
Wether Into War Association
The
Hlingis Society of the Northwest
Bees Laxative Cough Syrup Gains Popularity For Children
The cough syrup marketed for coughs colds croup and whooping cough grows in favor daily. Mothers are advised to keep it on hand for children as prompt relief is promised. It is described as a gently laxative that drives poison and phlegm from the system and offers immediate relief, guaranteed. Sold by J. Moogh and BP Guen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T J. Moogh
BP. Guenther
Piano lessons offered by Miss Nora Steinimn
A notice states that Miss Nora Steinimn at 42 Dexter Street is now prepared to take a limited number of pupils for piano lessons. The offer specifies restricted enrollment and a start in 1-16-41w.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nora Steinimn
Dexter Street
Mrs Patrick Campbell to Appear at Grand Opera Rockford
The famed English actress Mrs Patrick Campbell visits the Grand Opera house Rockford on Thursday January 23 to perform The Second Mrs Tanqueray. Tickets range 50 cents to 2 dollars with mail order options and prepaid reply envelopes for prompt seating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick Campbell
Grand Opera House
Rockford
the Grand
Tanqueray
Campbell
A. P.O
George C. Sackett
Man from Home draws Chicago crowds and praise
Crowds surge to the spacious theater as the Man from Home secures a sold sign daily. Daniel Voorhees Pike, from Komomo, Ind., praised as a standout companion to classic stage characters, anchors an ongoing run at the Studebaker theater. Tickets are selling four weeks in advance with mail order seats available for out-of-town patrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Henderson
Chicago
Chicago Playhouse
Studebaker Theater
Daniel Voorhees Pike
Kokomo
Ind
Wm. Hodges
Col. Mulberry Sellers
John T. Raymond
Lord Pun
Vinol for puny children and weak health warning
An advertisement promotes Vinol as a cod liver oil based tonic claimed to aid rapid growth and convalescence in sickly children. It quotes testimonials from Mrs. C. W. Stump of Canton Ohio and pharmacist Joseph Emmert, promising money back if no benefit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Stump
Canton
Ohio
Vinci
Joseph Emmert
Uorugpist
Freeport
Elmore Y. Saries Birthday and Political Rise
Elmore Y. Saries born January 5 1850 in Wisconsin. He studied in district schools and at Galesville, later moved to North Dakota and Hillsboro. He engaged in banking and real estate, became mayor of Hillsboro, and was elected governor of North Dakota in 1904 as a Republican.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mhoore Yocum Saries
North Dakota
Wonewee
Juneau County
Wisconsin
Galesville
Hillsboro
Ife
Republian
Dr King s New Discovery Endorsed by Local Resident
C Q Widridge of Ilmire Ga warns against other medicines during coughs colds and sore throats praising Dr Kings New Discovery as the best remedy for coughs colds croup and throat lung troubles. He says his children are prone to croup but the medicine cures each attack quickly. The product known worldwide as a throat and lung remedy is sold at Joseph Mbmimert s drug store 50 cents and 1.00 with a trial bottle free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Mbmimert
Snowy Deal on Men's and Youths Coats at RoBt Luecke
A local ad announces 24 percent off all men and youths heavy overcoats and children's coats. The store, RoBt Luecke, located opposite the New York Hotel at 82 Galena Street, promotes the sale with a limited time discount.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luecke
N. Y
Galena Street
Poultry Buyers Offer Top Market Price
F. R. Rice & Co. invites farmers to bring poultry for the highest market price. The notice promotes their premises at 110dtw and encourages immediate delivery to secure top rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. R. Rice & Co
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the Daily Journal
Journal Printing CO
Chicago Street
Minois
Freeport Journal
International Typoraphical Union
Broelster Lodge
A. F
A. M
Evergreen Lodge
A.A. M
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Carrie Kropf
Lanark
Cary
Illinois Central
E. G. Mallory
Marengo
D. W. Rosenberg
Rochelle
A. G. Stearns
Decatur
J. A. Crain
St. Louis
D. A. Hopeman
J. W. Harris
Moline
George W. Good
Berwyn
A. M. Woodside
Elizabeth Babb
E. W. Babb
City
C. F. Ernst
T. M. Kauffman
Fred Fisher
Polo
Julia Dugan
Harry
Ed Dugan
Madison
Sinsinawa Mound
J.E. Herrin
American Correspondence School of Law
Kalvelage
Catholic Degnepartes
Peter A. Muldoon
Father Kelly Popinlar
Baltimore
All Saint's Church
St. Cecelia’s
St. Anne's
P. M. Flannigan
Officers
Bankers Reserve Life and
Wenthe Railroad Correspondence Schools
Aboork
Union County, Pa
Hois
Franklin Nest
John Bauscher, JR
Trinity
U. B. Church
Llinois
Prairie
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Congressman Lowden
Post Office Clerks
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Picatinny Arsenal
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Maryland
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Texas
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Tennessee
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