Personal notes from Freeport visitors and travelers
Fred Reichert of Chicago visits Freeport relatives and Adam Steinpert of Peoria transacts business here. R G Matteson of Galesburg is a business caller. A B R Bowman of Mt Carroll calls on friends. Oscar Wagner assists in Rockford musical entertainment. William G Whipperman of Dixon calls on Freeport friends. Mrs Rufus C Baker leaves for Florida for several weeks. Mrs H D Bentley and son Harry depart for California for winter. Rev V W Overton of Polo arrives to assist in revival at the U B church. Frank Hammond of Warren visits Freeport on return from land investment in New Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Reichert
Chicago
Freeport
R. G. Shumway
Polo
Adam Steinpert
Peoria
Oscar Wagner
Rockford
William @G. Whipperman
Dixon
Rufus C. Baker
Florida
H. D. Bentley
Harry
California
V. W. Overton
U. B
F. M. Davis
Frank Hammond
Warren
New Mexico
Illness Roundup At Local Area Homes
Sick and afflicted notes report A. M. Waite homebound with the grip. Mrs Henry Hoyman, recently ill, shows improvement. Miss Emma Kunz continues to suffer sickness while Miss Bertha Thiel is improving. Mrs Adam Wirth, operated on Monday at St Francie hospital, is recovering well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Waite
Henry Hoyman
Emma Kunz
Bertha Thiel
Adam Wirth
St. Francie Hospital
Pension for Spanish Veteran Granted to Franklin Pointer
Franklin Pointer of this city has been notified by Congressman Lowden that he has been granted a pension of six a month dating from August 28 1906. Porter served in Company L Sixth Regiment Illinois Volunteers and was discharged honorably.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin Pointer
Lowden
Porter
Uncle Sam
Spain
Co. L
Tlinois
Woman's Club Program on Arts and Crafts of Illinois
A Woman's club session Saturday afternoon features Miss Florence Knowlton and Miss Bertha Taylor discussing Arts and Crafts of Illinois. Exhibition items include linen, rugs, hammered brass and copper from Hull House, with pieces also for sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Club
Florence Knowlton
Bertha Taylor
Illinois
Hull House
Kuroki Prompts NYC Sight of Red Spectre at Majestic
General Kuroki described the Red Spectre seen in New York City as beyond comprehension. The note urges audiences to visit the Majestic tonight or tomorrow to witness the phenomenon and compare their reaction to Kuroki's.
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Kuroki
New York City
The
Majestic
Juroki
Fragmentary obituary and notices from Pine Grove list residents
Partial OCR shows several names and ages, including Annie S. Roemburg of Rock Grove, Vernie S. Bookman and Jeanette Mudd of Freeport, with scattered ages 19 20. The text is incomplete and hard to parse, but indicates a cluster of local names and age references in Pine Grove and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William C. Pinnow
Pine Grove
Hhabert Tyne
Annie S. Roemburg
Rock Grove
Vernie S. Bookman
Freeport
Jeanette Mudd
Same
Thanks from the Ernst family to neighbors and Arcade Mfg
Mrs. Margaret Ernst and family express gratitude to neighbors and friends who assisted them during bereavement and specifically thank Arcade Manufacturing company for help and support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Ernst
Arcade Manufacturing Company
Eight year old Lizzie Potts dies at county farm
Miss Lizzie Potts aged 8 years died Thursday morning at the county farm. She formerly lived in Orangeville and the remains were brought there for burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lizzie Potts
Orangeville
Box of Oranges From California to Journal Boys
Mr. Fred Watson, wintering in California, sent a box of flue oranges to the Journal's boys as a friendly gesture. The gift highlights community ties and local goodwill during the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Watson
California
the Journal
Mrs Patrick Goff Reported to Be Seriously Ill
Mrs Patrick Goff is described as seriously ill with family and local contacts awaiting further word. The brief item notes her condition without detailing diagnosis or care arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick Goff
A Higher Health Level
A user in West Franklin Maine reports reaching a higher health level since starting Dr King s New Life Pills improving stomach liver and bowels. The advertisement promises a refund at Joseph Emmert s drug store if the trial disappoints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Jacob Springer
West Franklin
Maine
Joseph Emmert
Tax Notice From Harlem Township Collector
Harlem township tax collection scheduled at Lilley and Foss store 124 Galena Street every Saturday. Wm Hurmacurr local collector.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lilley & Foss
Galena Street
Harlem
Wm. Hurmacurr
Lidwin
Marie Barnlst studio at Oak Place address
Miss Marie Barnlstianos studio located at 8 Oak Place, with notes of a December 19 date and postal reference. No further details provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Barnlst
Iano Studio
Oak Place
Farmers Institute Declares Record Attendance and Lectures
The Stephenson County Farmers' institute in Freeport closes after a highly successful session with larger attendance than last year. Domestic science talks cover bread making and bacteria, while a music program featuring Mrs. Lennox and a quartet closes the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephenson County Farmers‘ Institute
Freeport
Lennox
Flora Mayer
Geneva Weary
Fred Liebetrau
Sweet Home
Jeanette Bowler
Stedison
Richards
Nellie M. Watson
Stephenson County Domestic Science Association
Agnes Hunt
University of Ilinois
Mary Rigney
Scioto Mills
FE. D. Herbert
Leah G. van Blarcom
G. W. Shippy
van Blarecom
Gardening for all seasons in the Stephenson County club
Miss Mary Rigney presents guidance on garden placement and planning at the Stephenson County Domestic Science association. She urges avoiding shade, outlining crop layout, succession planting, and near potting ideas from peas to celery, strawberries, and perennials, with methodical care for soil, rotation, and family involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Rigney
Scioto Mills
Stephenson County Domestic Science Association
Long illness ends Lena matron Lydia Shearer dies
Lydia Shearer a Lena resident since 1869 died at 7 am at Oak Street home after grippe that turned to pneumonia. Born in Pennsylvania, she married Mr. Shearer and moved to a farm near Lena then to town after 1887. Survived by children R R Leamon, Charles B, Samuel, Frank, and R C. A Lutheran church member, services by Rev. C. W. Baker Sunday at the residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena
Lydia Shearer
Stephenson County
Oak Street
Tena
Shearer
Amity Lutheran Church
C. W. Baker
Senate and House in Brief in Washington
Washington January 7 The senate calendar was cleared and the bill to revise the federal criminal laws was taken up and debated until adjournment. An executive session was held. In the house the day centered on codifying the Grimmadl doors with extensive debate and little progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
United States
Deve Op. Om
Mond
House
Senate Requires Lawful Submissions to Senate
Washington January 17 the senate passed a resolution stating that communications from heads of departments chiefs of bureaus or other executive officers will be received only if sent in compliance with law or transmitted by the president this measure aims to curb bills proposed by department heads and directs stricter oversight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Theft of Ancient Codices Shocks Perugia Library
In Perugia on January 17 a theft occurred at the university library. About two hundred illuminated codices from the second century vanished, containing works attributed to Cicera. The loss has caused a major sensation among scholars as these are among the rarest specimens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Health
Pure Food Commission
Martin Luther
Jonu Wesley
Providence
Owell
Vou
Sistine
Bieteria
Hiarge
Perugia
Italy
Cicera
Auaadeipabl
Policeman Shot Fatally Wounded In Store Raid
Patrolman ota T. Eyneh was shot and killed while pursuing a suspect in a store robbery. Willian Balew, 24, is arrested and charged with the shooting. The incident occurred in January in Heston.
BK and W Clearing Sale Men’s Shoes at Low Prices
Footwear deal lists men’s shoes priced at 3.50 and 2 shoes priced at 8.2? unclear. BK and W clearing sale runs from January 14. Readable text shows shoe pricing and clearance event details in a period ad style.
Professor Dawcon Shifts Social Dance to Friday Night
Professor Dawcon will host the social dance on Friday night instead of Thursday. The change aims to accommodate attendees' schedules and ensure a larger turnout for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prof. Dawcon
Shoes sale leads at E and W clearing side
Women's and children's footwear advertised with ladies' and girls' shoes. Prices shown include $2.38 for ladies' shoes and up to size 3 for girls' shoes offered at a reduced rate.
Daily Journal Delivery Pricing and Availability
The Daily Journal is delivered to any part of the city for 10 cents per week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Journal
Death of Mrs Catherine Schoettle at 96 in Freeport
An obituary notes Mrs Catherine Schoettle, nearly 96, died Thursday at 4 pm after a fall that fractured her left hip on New Year's Eve. Born 1813 in Oberschopfheim Baden Germany she came to America in 1832 and lived in Freeport since 1852. Surviving children include Catherine Lepold Webster City Iowa Marian Heller Riverside Cal Emeline Gund Freeport Charles Janesville Wis Frank Windom Minn Antoinette Becker Freeport Theodore Metropolis with 33 grandchildren and 27 great grandchildren. Funeral Saturday at 2:30 pm from Carroll Street home with Rev Holke officiating. Burial city cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine Schoettle
Charles Schoettle
Emiline Gund
Schoettle
Catherine Butz
Oberschoptheim
Baden
Germany
America
New York
Sand Lake
N. Y
Freeport
Silver Creek Township
Catherine Lepold
Webster City
Iowa
Marian Heller
Riverside
Cal
Emeline Gund
Charles
Janesville
Wis
Death of Mrs Augusta Bessert in Freeport
Mrs Augusta Bessert wife of Charles Bessert died suddenly last evening near Hancock bridge Gund avenue before 9 pm. Born Germany June 28 1845 she immigrated with family fifteen years ago settling in Freeport. Inquest planned this evening. funeral Sunday at Arcade avenue home and German Lutheran church with burial at City cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta Bessert
Charles Bessert
Hancock Bridge
Gund Avenue
Bred Bessert
Dakota
Taylors Park
Areade
Germany
Augusta Kapp
America
Freeport
Halinois Central
Bessert
German Lutheran Church
Kapp
Fred Bessert
Frank
Charles
August Kutska
Crust Bodenstein
Arcade Avenue
A Cure for Misery from Electric Bitters
R M James of Louellen South Carolina claims a cure for misery caused by malaria poison with Electric Bitters. The tonic comes in 50 cent bottles and is said to relieve chills bilious attacks stomach liver and kidney troubles and lame back. Sold under guarantee at Joseph Emmert's drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. M. James
Louellen
8. C
Joseph Emmert
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Feago Btreet
Postanice
Miinois
International Typographical Nion
Union Iabel
Raccessior Lodge
A. F
A. M
Evergreen Lodge
Freeport Chapter
Royal Arch
Freeport Council
Freeport Commandery No
K. T
R. G. Matteson
Galesburg
A. BR. Bowman
Mt. Carroll
Woman’s Club
Wea
Farmers Institute
Httle
Institute
Bella
Kansas
Bour
We & Senate
Sults
Port Pioneer
Mrs. Augusta
Denly
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