Personal Record of Morning Passengers and Visits
A compilation of names and movements notes many residents traveling to Chicago Savanna Peru and Rockford for business or visiting friends. Several "miss" and "mrs" mark short visits in cities including Chicago Waukegan Rockford and Decatur with absentees returning from trips and relatives visiting in various towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Best
Byron
M. Warde
Irene
M. Harnish
Forreston
Martin. Howe
Chicago
W. Hoefer
Peru
Edward Allington, Jr
Savanna
Ella Munn
Katharine Petrie
Susie Wetzel
Elsie Figeley
Rockford
Death of Bernice Lawler in McConnell
Miss Bernice Lawler age 28 dies of tuberculosis after illness. Daughter of Mr and Mrs William Lawler prominent McConnell residents. Funeral held this afternoon with Mrs J B McCool of this city attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernice Lawler
McConnell
Red Oak Local Notes From Our Own Correspondent
Red Oak reports revival meetings at the church this week. Residents and visitors include Mrs. Jacob Dittmar and sons visiting Warren friends and Mrs. Will Martin with daughter Vivian in Chicago. Richland Center school under Miss Tenney hosted an entertainment Friday. Pioneer settler Christian Zipse, Sr. is ill at his daughter’s home with son Christian, Jr. visiting from Town. Rev J A Circle addressed public school children, and several attended the Farmer’s institute praising the program. A fight among Mr and Mrs Simon Fogel near McConnell last week is noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Oak
Jacob Dittmar
Christian Zipse
Mary Metz
Christian, Jr
J. A. Circle
John Stoll
Edwin Wagner
Ann
Farmer's Institute
Simon Fogel
McConnell
Hem Rogid Pile Remedy Claims High Cure Rate
A historic ad-like notice proclaims Dr Jeonhardt Hem-Roid as a hemorrhoid treatment. It boasts cures in thousands of cases with a claimed eight percent success, touts ease of use, and offers a free booklet from a Freeport address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeonhardt
Freeport
City Rebates Unused State Winslow Winnesheik Street Tax
City council unanimously approves rebate of 88-100 percent of the macadamizing assessment on State Winslow Winnesheik streets. A balance of 656.23 will be paid to property owners upon presentation of tax receipts. Meeting adjourned shortly after.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State
Winslow
Winneshelk
Harden
Brokhausen
Lonergan
Monte Carlo
Grand
Mayer & Seeley
E. Mayer
T. R. Skeel
Harriet F. Lattig
A. J. Slade
Carrie A. Skeel
Bauscher
West Freeport
Commissioners’ of Highways
Town of
Freeport
Commissioners ‘of Highways
Commissioners of Highways
Winnesheik
Board of Local Improvements
Winslow and
McGovern
Gibler
Real Estate Transfers in Lena and Freeport Areas
A sequence of property transfers listed in Lena and Freeport. Kreider sells part of lots 7 and 8, block 10, Lena to Henry R. B. Schultz for 2400 dollars. Dickes transfers multiple lots across Crocker and Dickes adds in Freeport to Charles F. Hildreth and Elmer G. Prall with values from 1600 to 3100 dollars. Reichel sells lot 6 in Knowlton's second add Freeport to Emme Clarke for 1800 dollars. Bammert sells part of lot 6 in Powell and Waddell subdivision Freeport to Edith M. Cook for 5000 dollars. Doll sells lots 13 14 15 in Roush's Add Lena to Frank N. Pickard for 826 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Gurney Kreider
Henry RB. Shultz
Lena
Louia Dicgoes
Charles F. Hildreth
Crocker
Dicken
Freeport
Frank N. Doll
Charles N, Pickard
Roush
Louis Dickes
Elmer G, Prall
Dawson’s
Formerly Lived at Orangeville Woman Dies in Ladysmith
Word reached this city Monday evening that Mrs. William Musser formerly of Orangeville and now of Ladysmith Wisconsin died there after several years of illness. She was 63, a native of Pennsylvania, and sister in law of Mrs. J M Musser on Chicago street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orangeville
William Musser
Ladysmith
Wis
Pennsylvania
J. M. Musser
Chicago Street
Tie, Wachlin, and Wool Ear Pricing Note
Fragmentary OCR hints at items priced with dollars and wool ear for a tie. No clear events, names, dates, or locations present. Unable to determine full item, context, or outcome from the text.
Burt to Head Maple Leaf Plane for Great Western Reorg
Des Moines Iowa January 18 — Horace G Burt named to head the Maple Leaf plan for reorganizing the Chicago Great Western. F. 8 Cass of St Paul says the road will be reorganized soon with Burt as president. Officials will be recruited from the current ranks and train service improved to high standard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chiscago Great Western
Des Moines
State Railroad Commission
Caen
St. Paul
Chicago Great Eatern
Horace G. Burt
Cass
Great Western
Burt
Mr. Case
Prominent Mason Expires in Springfield Judge William L Gross
Judge William L Gross 68 died at his Springfield home from paralysis after a January 9 fall. A Civil War telegraph corps superintendent, he was breveted lieutenant colonel in 1965 and served as financial agent for Western Union west of the Missouri. He also held circuit judge and Illinois House seats and was grand commander of the Kinote Shiguru Templar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William L. Gross
Springfield
Kinote Shiguru Templar
United States Telegraph Corps
jJater
Western Union Telegraph Company
Missouri River
Illinois House of Representatives
Butter Holds At Old Price In Elgin Market
Butter was quoted at 32 cents on the board of trade in Elgin with weekly output totaling 547,700 pounds. The piece notes New York pricing for extras at 32 1/2 to 33 1/2 cents and specials at 38 cents, and mentions 6,212 weekly receipts with 20 tubs of Ft. Atkinson butter sold to Younger at 32 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Board of Trade
New York
Ft. Atkinson
Bernarr Macfadden to Speak at Freeport Y M C A
The noted physical culture expert Bernarr Macfadden will lecture at the Freeport Y M C A next Monday night. He will discuss his study to improve health and his early death experiences, asserting significant benefits from his program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Bernarr Macfadden
Physical Culture
Bernard Macfadden
Local and church groups announce events and meetings
Various notices list postponed entertainment at Armory hall to Jan 28, rummage sale donations sought, Freeport Chapter R A M meets to confer degrees, St Catherine’s guild changes meeting day, Ladies Aid at First Baptist home Wed, W H M S Embury church meets, Rev Boose receives call from Pon tiac church, Rebekah Lodge Bee degree team to Pecatonica, Lincoln Centennial life members named, English Lutheran Ladies Aid Wed, Elgin doctors cut office hours to Tue Thu Sat, First English Lutheran meeting Wed at 2 30, rummage sale at King’s Daughters' Mission opens Wed, Fraternal Tribunes banquet and initiation Thu, First M E all day meeting Wed with sewing and ten cent dinner, husbands invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Henry Boose
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Rockford
Pontiac, Ill
Rebekah Lodge
Pecatonica
Ladies’ Aid Society
First English Lutheran Church
Elmer Hockman
Washington Street
King's Daughters’ Mission and Settlement
No. 99
First M. E. Church
President Aids Orphans at Macon Home
A Macon Georgia industrial and orphan home president reports nine years of BPlectric Bitters used in the institution. The medicine is praised as a family remedy that invigorates vital organs, improves digestion, blood purification, appetite, and strength, with a note it helps thin and run-down people and is best for female complaints. Sold by Joseph Emmert for 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Industrial and Orphan’s Home
Macon
Joseph Emmert
Party at St Marys Sodality Attended by Many
A church social at St Marys Sodality drew a large crowd last night. The card awards went to the following winners: ladies list includes Mahoney Rybah Mire and others, with gentlemen James Daffrah Oliver Richard and Al Lichtenber placing. Gratitude was expressed to Harry Moogh for his generous donations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary's
St. Mary’s
Harold Henry Recital At Freeport Delights Audiences
The Euterpean urges Freeport students to attend the Harold Henry recital for valuable education and enjoyment. The Thursday Frazer hall performance featured a broad interpretation and deep feeling, opening with two intermezzos and continuing a varied program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Henry
Freeport
Euterpean
Ordnnary
Frazer Hall
Henry
Life story of Macfadden and his health crusade
The periodical founder is described as a transforming figure in physical culture and natural health. Once a frail individual who survived through exercise, diet, ventilation, and bathing, he built Physical Culture and promoted reforms against patent medicines and unhealthy habits. His lectures in Freeport excite local friends and future followers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macfadden
Mr. Macfadden
Freeport
This Date in History 1657 to 1895
Chronology of events including Cromwell assassination attempt in 1657, James Watt born in 1736, Robert E. Lee born in 1807, Edgar Allan Poe born in 1809, Henry Clay resigning 1814, Cimbria sinking 1833, Walker proclaiming Sonora independence in 1854, Georgia secession 1861, Mill Spring defeat 1862, Wheeler promoted 1863, Morrison Waite nominated 1874, and Texas cotton palace fire 1895.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cromwell
James Watt
Robert E. Lee
Edgar Allan Poe
Henry Clay
House of Representatives
Cimbria
William Walker
Sonora
California
Georgia
Mill Spring
Joseph Wheeler
Confederate States Army
Morrison R. Waite
Ohio
United States Supreme Court
Texas
Waco
Remarkable Talent Shines At City Recital Event
The program features Jeaneois orchestra with Naomi Rin, recitations by Anne Raw, Maran Piano duet by Misses nener Vattel, and a Mahnon orchestra. Ruth Schoeffel will accompany Alfred Wagner. The audience enjoyed strong performances and noted excellent ensemble support throughout the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reece Ani
Elee
Jeaneois
Naomi Rin
Maran
Nener Vattel
Anne
Lawrence concert praised Brahms interpreter Henry
A Perryne World report from December 22 906 lauds Henry as an exceptional Brahms interpreter and notes his remarkable technique in Chopin group passages. The overall Lawrence concert is described as among the best ever heard, with Henry recalled repeatedly and congratulated for his achievements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brahms
Henry
Lawrence
L. W. Club Guests Entertained at Hanke Home
Members of the L. W. club were entertained at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Hanke last night in a social gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. W. Club
A. E. Hanke
Dandruff in Ball Room Sparks Hair Growth Claim
An advertisement notes dandruff seen in ballroom attire and promotes Newbro's Herpicide as a germ killer for hair, claiming it prevents baldness, softens the scalp, and encourages rich growth. Sample offer: 10 cents. sizes 60 cents and one dollar, via agent Geo. F. Swartz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newbro
Herpicide Co
Detroit
Mich
Geo. F. Swarst
Dr King's New Discovery Healed Consumption Foe
W R Lipscomb of Washington NC recalls his brother nearly ten years ago battling consumption. After many remedies he found relief with Dr King s New Discovery, taking six bottles to become wholly cured. It is praised as a quick relief and sure cure for bronchial ailments and lung conditions. Trial bottle free. Guaranteed by Joseph Emmert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Lipscomb
Washington, N. C
Dr. King
Joseph Emmert
Wrights Economy Grocery Demonstrates Coffee Line
Wright's Economy Grocery No 12 14 Williams Street invites all to a week long coffee demonstration. A demonstrator will showcase the full line and teach customers how to brew the best, most satisfying cup. The shop claims its coffee cannot be equaled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wright’s Economy
Williame Street
Receiver to pay amid company affairs in upcoming days
A receiver from Minneapolis charged with handling the affairs of a Robinsonite company announces plans to pay creditors within days. The process aims to settle about several cents on the dollar for each claim as provisional steps in the company’s financial reorganization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ovcar KB
Lipt
Minneap
Robinon
Son Gompany
Coen
Suiier
Syrian street vendor arrested for unsanctioned selling
A Syrian dry goods peddler was arrested in Savane on Tuesday afternoon for selling without a license. He appeared before City Attorney Gray, was fined and jailed after refusing to pay. He paid $800 in cash on the spot and has earned that since arriving in the country two years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ifard
Savane Turdey
Bef
Gray
Inedt
Coste
Tojall
Fase
Hall's Catarrh Cure advert claims and sworn testimony
Fragmentary 19th century advertisement asserts Hall's Catarrh Cure cures catarrh through blood and mucous membranes. Includes sworn statement dated December 6 by notary A. W. Gleason and listing Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio, with price 76 cents and mentions other product Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucas
A. W.gleason
Hall
Cheney & CO
Toledo
Ohio
February 12 Plan Foreshadows Freeport Elgin Contests
February 12 features a two event clash with Freeport and Elgin contesting honors in two events. The evening includes a Wain Fsowers High school debate and an optional basketball game between the institutions is planned for the afternoon if feasible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plano
Freeport
Elgin
Wain Fsowers High School
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Arts Arct
Cartier
Mall
Freeport Journal
International Typoaphical Union
Busaman
Himec
H. F. Aspinwall
William O. Wright
P. A. Solt
Aberdeen
S. D
I. Solt
Ralph T. Cottrell
A. C. Brundage
W. J. Young
Minnie Peterson
Albert Klug
Frank Roberts
A. 8. Lockard
Thomas Thompson
Blanchardville
P. Ellicott
Pasadena
Calif
Jennie Kryder
Mary Pattison
L. G. Younglove
DeKalb
Younglove
State Street
Pa’s
Maple Leaf
Elgin Board of Trade
Bernarr Mac
Fadden
Tion Nas
YY. M
C. A
Armory Hall
St. Catherine's Guild
Ladies Aid Society of the
First Baptist Church
Embury Church
Adel Sina
Social Notes
United States
E. Bengston
Bengston
Koenig Furniture Co
Ingram
Princess
Stephenson St
Illinois
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