City in Brief highlights and travel notes
Charles J T Sealey returns from Dubuque Ald L M Devore comes back Saturday. Several residents travel to Chicago Milwaukee and Atlanta while others head to Waterlooa Springfield and Dubuque on business. Scarlet fever affects Rockford children as elections and sewer plans unfold. Pink supper at YMCA urged with carnival pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles JT Sealey
Dubuque
Ald
L M Devore
Taylor & Mayer
Dwc Miller
Bride
Chicago
Charles M Saxby
Atlanta
Georgi
NJ Deisher
Waterlooa
Wm O Wrights
Springfield
Rockford
Misa Belle Galloway
W X Boyington
Milwaukee
Frank Taggart
Wisconsin
Ion J M Hunter
Mr Carroll
George Barkley
Homer Knowlton
Pecatonica
YMCA
H Ragan
Charles Kirner
Thinois Press Association
Jacksonville
Rose Lusier
Ant
Philip Snyder
Grand Prairia
Judge Bailey
Isaac F Rattler
Lizzie Miller
Joan Meyer
Sasie Reiland
FC Winslow
Orangeville
James
Joseph McCool
Nebraska
Louisa Knipschild
Dawerence
Kan
Donaldson
Dr Bull
Dakota
Bismark
Pierre
Trenry Kareher
Mayan
Germania Hall
Wales
Isle of Wight
Freeport
Shinkie
Waterman
Rochelle
Sycamore
Phillip Hang
Silver Creek Township
Auioial
Teporte
John Swanzey
Kidatt
State Grange
Bellville
Wo Curtis
Jo Daviess County
Swanzey
Railroad survey advances toward St Paul via River Falls
In Railroads circles, reports from Engineer Baldwin and party indicate progress on the Chicago Freeport and St Paul line between here and St Paul. Survey near River Falls, Wisconsin notes severe cold and a mortgage issue in Madison tied to bonds, while locals debate route optimists and concerns over alternatives. The article also explains the 1000 Mile Tickets reform by Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul to curb scalpers and abuse, detailing the change from old 2000 mile style and per mile rebates to a new system with per trip recording and a 1 cent per mile rebate after 1000 miles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eakeport
ST. Paul
Baldwin
Here
Chicago, Freeport and
Star and Times of Hudson
Wildwood
St. Croix County
Bulwater
Menomonie
Wisconsin
Bintalas
Wnh
Chicago
Milwaukee
Dorcas Society Elects Officers and Plans Welfare Work
Dorcas Society members met at RJ Hazletts rooms Saturday evening and elected officers. President Mrs J J Wagletn Vice President Mrs Frank Mathews Secretary Lacy Briggs Treasurer Esther Briggs. committees named with more to come. Aim to aid city poor under Friendly Circle Degree Templars and All Good Will works. Donations of clothing money and provisions sought. contributions may be left at Mrs Trazietts rooms 167 Stephenson street or with Miss Lucy Briggs at the Singer Sewing Machine office on Van Buren Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorcas Society
RJ Hazlett
Pree
J J Wagletn
Frank Mathews
Lacy Briggs
Treas
Esther Briggs
Solitng
Mathews
KO Dirksen
Laella Powell
Ula Morse
Eva Hands
Esther Briges
John Sfart
Victor Powell
Vriendtly
Templars
Traziett
Roomus
Stephenson Street
Lucy Brigas
Singer Sewing Machine
van Buren St
Asylum Blaze Report From Kankakee Insane Ailment Case
Telegraphic notes detail an insane asylum blaze at Kankakee and list parsons including Theodore Hoehner of Ursinity. Hoehner, aged years, fired a shot at Felix Darrah last October and was declared insane. He was taken to Kankakee by Sheriff Stewart amid multiple Stephenson county charges against others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LNI
Rankaree
Sieodoto Uorhrie
Kankakee
Theodore Hoehner
Urs Vity
Felix Darrah
Ile
Lee
Stewart
Stephenson County
Eom Lewis
Louisa George
Alice Uaay Jamil
Leuterelia
Revival Meetings Across Churches In Free Methodists
A flurry of Sabbath revival services continued this week across the Salam, Methodist, Free Methodist, and Second Presbyterian churches with daily 2:30 pm study and consecration meetings. Stephanoff shared experiences from foreign missions and Ray Manly will preach. five inquirers at the altar and one conversion were noted in the Balem church. Murphy Temperance Union held a large Sunday gathering at Good Templars Hall with speeches by Bidwell and Klock, a strong audience, and the choir providing music. Bidwell warned of dangers facing young men including infidelity and intemperance while urging pledge signing and ongoing outreach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salam
Methodist
Free Methodist
Second Presbyterian
Stephanoff
Forarge
Ray
Balem
J W Bucks and
Good Templars’ Hall
Murphy Temperance Union
Messrs. O. 2B. Bidwall
L. W. Klock
Second Presbyterian Church
J. Oyler
Misa Erin Mayer
Megara
Oyler
Snooks
Tie
Hen
B.S. Wells
Chicago
Mr. Wells
Massachusetts
Mr. Bidwell
Hte
Herove
Murphy ‘Emperance Union
Ulege
Mr. Thidwell
Cholera Threat Prompts Citywide Cleanliness Push
The article warns cholera travels from East to West and cites European outbreaks last year. It urges Freeport to intensify sanitation of coal pools and cholera breeding areas, criticizing city leaders for delays and urging action before summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Americs
Freeport
Mr. Draper
Joan
Europa
Kellogg seeks restraining order in Reber Finkinbinder case
Wm S Kellogg, from Peoria, represents Kingman & Co in claims against the defunct Reber and Finkinbinder of Lena. An order restrains the assignee E Kahley from private sale of ponds. Kellogg also seeks removal of Kahley. case set for county court tomorrow. Kingman & Co claims near 8000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm S Kellogg
Peoria
Kingman & Co
Reber & Finkinbinder
Lena
E Kahley
Kahley
Reber
Keloge
Kellogg
Final Summons William Eb Black Dies at 78 in Freeport
William Ho Black, a longtime Freeport resident aged about 78, died at his Ordway Street home Monday morning. He leaves a wife and several children, with a daughter Mrs Dow. A brother in Mt Morris has been with them. The funeral is set for 2 PM tomorrow. Stout received notice from Oxford Junction of his daughter in law Mrs J. S. Stout’s death. she was formerly a Freeport resident and will be buried in Oxford. Stout was superintendent of the GM & SP ships at Oxford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Ho Black
Ordway Street
Freeport
Dow
Mt Morris
Welouk
Stoud
T D Stout
Oxford Junction
Lows
Mra. J
Stout
Oxford
Mr Stout
G.M
3. P
School Matters at Freeport High School Visit
Former Freeport boy Dittman visited the High School today with teachers and alumni welcoming him. The library room is being fitted with black boards for Miss Gites use as a recitation room due to crowded conditions. Two departments were placed with other classes because of the crowd, while the remaining departments faced no trouble. Students entering college in the east and the Rockford seminary from Freeport High stood high in the admission exams, especially strong in Latin. Everyone prepares for the fancy dress carnival next Monday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Me. Dittman
Freeport
Gites
Seh
Miss Srinbill
Shaffer
Masses Galloway and Lundlett
Wright
Superstitions About the Blind From the Philadelphia Press
The Philadelphia Press reports on beliefs about blind people from the Pennsylvania Institute for the Blind. It notes widespread superstitions about sight, hearing, and influence, and contrasts them with observed traits and skills of blind individuals, including calisthenics exhibitions and sensitivity to sound and touch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Institute For the Blind
Perons
Philadelphia Press
Pink supper planned by Y M C A auxiliary
The Ladies Auxiliary of the Young Men's Christian Association in our city plans an evening event with a pink supper and entertainment on Tuesday evening at 9 oclock. Tickets cost 5 cents with ice cream included and no extra charges. Separately, the furniture store changes hands as George T Simmers sells back to former owner Geo A Atkinson, who resumes management while Simmers remains tied to other duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y.M. Gla
Ayynasum
Pecatonica Nes
George T Simmers
Geo A
Notice on the Rail Embroideries and Preserves Sale
Notice announces a forthcoming rail arrival featuring the largest and cheapest stock of embroideries imported from Switzerland. Walton advertises preserves, slams, and jellies in 3 pound pails at Post & Co, aiming to save customers money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St,ral
Switzerland
Also Mentioned on This Page
Free Methodists
Penance Hall
Salem
Hidwell
Dulin
Louis W Klock
Ifa
J Wurdle
Monilow
William Eb, Black
Otster
Janitalt
Wa. Walton
Post & Co
Maynard
Apri
J. Benson
Endroideries
Seeley & Read
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