Personal Record of Local Movements in Dixon Area
Thomas Green spent the day at Dixon. P Charles J. Bentley spent the day in Chicago. A Whitesitt is spending a few days at Polo on business. Milas A. Penticoff has gone to Baileyville for a short visit. Thomas Schaffer has gone to Byron on business interests. H Manus was at Baileyville during the day on local business. Charles D. Knowlton Sr transacted business at Pecatonica this morning. Isabel Farnum of Madison is here for a brief visit at Miss Jennie Grant’s home. Mrs O Mantz left for Mattoon to visit friends. Lottie Johnson returned to Dixon after visiting here. Mrs E M Briggs returned to Decatur after visiting in Dixon with Miss J A Judson. C Bassett of Belvidere visiting at E C Van Brocklin’s. K G Mallory went to Clinton to attend the State Dairymen Association meeting. W Bruce and wife returned to Chicago after attending the funeral of William Bruce at Cedarville. Milas Ada LaBorde returned to Orangeville from Nast Freeport. Mr and Mrs H Aries returned to Forreston after visiting in Dixon at the Penning home. Lela Jewell of Dodgeville spent yesterday in Dixon and will visit Rockford. Mrs Ida Blust went to Rockford and then to St Augustine Fla and Cabs for the winter. Mrs Blust joined by Mrs Hill and Mrs Marsch in Rockford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles J. Bentley
Chicago
HL. A. Whitesitt
Polo
Milas A. Penticoff
Baileyville
Thomas Schaffer
Byron
H. Manus
Charles D. Knowlton
Pecatonica
Isabel Farnum
Madison
Jennie Grant
O. Mantz
Mattoon
Ill
Severa
Lottie Johnson
Dixon
E. M. Briggs
Decatur
J. A. Judson, C. Bassett
Belvidere
E. C. van Brocklin
K. G. Mallory
Clinton, Til
State Dairymen Association
W. Bruce
Ste William Bruce
Cedarville
H. Aries
Forreston
Joseph Penning
Lela Jewell
Dodgeville
Rockford
Ida Blust
St. Augustine
Fla
Cabs
Local and Other Park Skating and Social Notices
Good skating at Taylor's park. The sewing school will meet tomorrow afternoon at G A R hall. Mystic Workers of the World hold a social tonight for members only. W C F of St Marys Ishard will host a card party at the hall in January. Winnesheik lodge will have initiatory work tonight. Mrs Robert Keller of this city visits Freeport. Cherry Camp will install officers tonight followed by a banquet. The Talk of New York show troupe passed Freeport via six car special train en route to Racine. Rev J G Brooks leaves Pac day morning for Freeport to close meetings and organize a Congregational church. Young Women Workers meet tomorrow at 2 30 at Miss Knowlton’s. Ladies Auxiliary Y M C A held a quilting bee. quilts for dormitory. Rummage sale begun with rare bargains. Clothes of all sizes, concert veats, dime counter for ready-made clothes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnesheik Lodge
Waterloo Courier
Robert Keller
Freeport
Cherry Camp No
Modern Woodmen of America
Talk of
New York
Racine
Kewanee Star Courier
J. G. Brooks
Pacaday
First Presbyterian Church
Migg Besley Sabbath School Meeting for Girls Circle
The regular monthly meeting of Migg Besley s Sabbath school class of the five Presbyterian Church will be held at Miss Mera Verbeck s home, 214 West Street, tomorrow afternoon. The object is to consider organizing a girls circle of King s Daughters. Mrs. Davis is joining again with the girls and it is the earnest desire that every girl be present.
Judge grants divorce amid unclear life pills claim
A state judge grants a divorce involving Fe New and a party identified by troubled life pill claims. The case notes mention cures for bad health and medical product disputes without detailing full context.
Polo Man Killed by Extra Freight at Polo Crossing
A Polo man, 78 year old Jack Weldon, was killed when he walked onto the tracks as extra northbound train No. 757 passed Polo Mason street crossing. No witnesses saw the incident. cap found on engine pilot indicated the fatal accident along the line. Weldon, a retired farmer, was reportedly well-to-do. parts of his body were scattered along the track for about 100 feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Mason Street
Polo
Jack Weldon
J. C. McDonald
Reed Brown
Weldon
Fireman Injured After Fall From Engine At Haldane
Melvin W. Hill an Illinois Central fireman living at 195 Van Buren street is in Dixon hospital with internal injuries after falling from his steam engine at Haldane. The southbound train began moving while he fixed the headlight. he rolled down a embankment and was later removed at Polo and Dixon. Hill has worked for the I C three years and may be moved to Freeport tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melvin W. Hill
Illinois Central
van Buren Street
Dixon
Haldane
Caboose
Polo
Freeport
Brockmeier
Mensenkamp
Hil
I. C
Freeport Shoe Manufacturing Company Holds Annual Meeting
The Freeport Shoe Manufacturing Company held its annual meeting and elected officers for the ensuing year. President Fred Dorman. Vice President H. H. Antrim. Secretary W. H. Foll. Treasurer and Superintendent B Goldman. Directors: B. Goldman, H. Baier, W. H. Foll. A report showed a substantial year over year increase in shoe sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport Shoe Manufacturing Company
Fred Dorman
H. H. Antrim
W. H. Foll
B Goldman
B. Goldman
H. Baier
Guyer & Calkins Co Elects Officers and Directors
At the annual meeting held Tuesday afternoon the Guyer & Calkins Co elected officers and directors. H L Guyer was named president, Fred Dorman vice president, W L Calkins secretary and treasurer, with directors including H L Guyer, W L Calkins, Fred Dorman, H H Antrim and Hal Williams of Chicago. The year’s business showed a marked increase, with more total work completed than in any prior year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guyer & Calkins Co
H. L. Guyer
Fred Dorman
W. L. Calkins
W L. Calkins
H. H. Antrim
Hal Williams
Chicago
No Pardon Just Yet for Frank Harris
Henry Melchior has sought a pardon for Frank Harris, jailed thirteen years. A prank call claimed Harris received a pardon, but the lie spread on another paper’s front page. The pardons board is reviewing Harris’s case, with a decision expected in a day or two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Melchior
Frank Harris
Mr. Melchior
Harris
Board of Pardons
Melchior
Bengston
Fred James Joins Acrobatic Berry Nelson Berry Troupe
Fred James of this city will depart for Los Angeles to join the Berry Nelson Berry acrobat troupe already touring the coast. He previously left the troupe when illness caused a temporary cancellation, then received a message to rejoin immediately. The troupe is regarded as among the best in the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred James
Los Angeles
Calif
Berry
Nelson
Meeting of Embury M E church Men’s League discusses school home church ties
About sixty members attended a lively Embury M E church Men’s League gathering Monday night. After business and banquet planning for February 8, Principal Fulwider of Freeport High spoke on the relation of school church and home to the child, sparking a strong Round Table discussion followed by refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Men’s League of
Embury M. BE. Church
Smedley
Jackson
Fulwider
Freeport High School
Parisian Sage Cures Dandruff and Grows Hair
Parisian Sage, touted as a vigorating hair restorer, claims to cure dandruff and stop hair loss while making hair soft and lustrous in days. Marketed by Wm. F. Jungkunz at 50 cents a bottle, guaranteed with money back, from Giroux Mfg. Co., Buffalo, N.Y.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Europe
New York City
Wm. F. Jungkunz
Giroux Mfg. Ca
Buffalo
N.Y
Internal Pile Remedy Claims High Cure Rate
Dr. Leonhardt's Hem-Roid is touted as an internal remedy for piles with an claimed 98 percent success in thousands of cases. The ad argues external treatments fail to address internal cause and offers the product for $1 with a guarantee. Wm F Jungkans in Freeport Illinois and Dr Leonhardt Co in Buffalo New York are listed for orders and a booklet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. F. Jungkans
Freeport
Dr. Leonhardt Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Money to Loan on Good Improved Farm
A. H. Wieman offers money to loan on a good improved farm at a reasonable rate of interest. Location over State Peak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Wieman
The Floue That Makes the Peesae in Esclnon
A fragmented item notes a fluctuating phrase about a mysterious element titled the Floue affecting peas and a place named Esclnon. The readable text hints at an odd, possibly OCR garble, with no clear events, dates, or persons to confirm.
Harold Henry to Perform in Freeport and Chicago
A rare opportunity presents Harold Henry’s recital on Friday in Freeport at the Y M C A with 50 cent tickets available through special Euterpean arrangements. He will repeat the program Tuesday evening in Chicago Music Hall, with Chicago seats priced 75 cents to 1.50. Tickets in Freeport may be reserved at Brown and Dollmeyer’s book store or the Y M C A for 10 cents extra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Henry
Music Hall
Chicago
Euterpean
Henry
Brown & Dollmeyer
President Helpa Orphans Bestowed By Industrial Home
A Macon Gat institution run by The Industrial and Orphan's Home reports nine years of success with Electric Bitters. The president praises the tonic for stomach liver and kidney troubles and as a general family remedy aiding digestion appetite and vigor in weak children and adults. Four cents at Joseph Emmert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helpa
Industrial and Orphan's Home
Macon
Gat
Joseph Emmert
Wausau and La Crosse Dropped from Wisconsin-Illinois League
The Wausau Record-Herald notes Freeport Rockford and Madison pushed to oust Wausau and La Crosse from the Wisconsin Illinois league to make room for Appleton and Racine. Franchises transfer with player payments. Wausau faces no team this season unless a North West league forms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wausau Record - Herald
City
la Crosse
Wisconsin-Ilinois
Appleton
Racine
Freeport
Rockford
Madison
Moll
Appletion
Waugan
Wausau
Milwaukee Sentinel
La Crosse Declines Fight After League Ousted Team
La Crosse Wis on January 19 decided not to contest being ousted from the state league. The club will surrender its franchise and turn over its players. Also at Madison Wis on January 19 the Racine Baseball association filed articles of incorporation in the secretary of state office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Crosse
Wis
Racine Club
Toporporetes
Madison, Wis
Racine Baseball Association
Billy Sunday to aid Cap Anson in need of help
Spokane report says evangelist Billy Sunday would contribute personally to aid baseball captain Cap Anson, who is described as a saloon man. Sunday states he has not forgotten the players who need help and will assist in time of need.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anson
Spokane
Billy
Cap” Anson
Sunday
Freeport Club Board Adopts Major Lohr Report
Major Lohr reported on the Milwaukee meet prompting a called Freeport Baseball club board meeting yesterday afternoon. The report covered points from last night’s papers and was adopted. Officers wait on recommendations from one or two prospects before naming a manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Major Lohr
Milwaukee
Freeport Baseball Club
Rural Mail Service Growth in Illinois Stagnant
Washington reports that Illinois farmers show little demand for new rural routes. In six months only six routes were added, with nine petitions pending on January 1. Total routes in Illinois stood at 2,799, while nationwide routes rose from 39,277 to 39,570. The Postal Service says it can handle petitions, with 650 awaiting action nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Post Office Department
Congress
Mason and Dixon
Lena social notes on Harriet Beecher Stowe talk and Civil War reminiscences
The Lena Phidian Art club met at president Mrs. E. C. Allinsons home with papers on Harriet Beecher Stowe and Uncle Tom’s Cabin by Mrs. Charles Shoesmith and a life and works sketch of Joel Chandler Harris by Miss Taylor. A future gathering will host G A R members and the Ladies Circle with Gen. Smith D. Atkins speaking on Civil War reminiscences. Various local residents were mentioned in outings and visits to Rockford, Freeport, Warren, and Garner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena
Phidian Art Club
E. C. Allinson
Charles Shoesmith
Harriet Beecher Stowe
G. Molley
Miss Taylor
Joel Chandler Harris
G. A. R. Hall
Smith D. Atkins
Freeport
Kate Leamon
Rockford
W. W. Shelhase
Henry Kuhlman
St. Anthony's Hospital
J. H. Hubbell and Son
Amboy
M. L. Boos
Hertha Leekington
Warren
Fred Barnes
Garner
Iowa
Ruth Kailey
Lillian Rigley
D. C. Dunn
Seward
Ruby Stahl
Lecture for Parents on School and Home Relations
State Superintendent Blair will speak Friday evening at the High School auditorium. The lecture, free to attend, urges parental involvement in education and collaboration between home and school to aid child welfare. All parents patrons and friends of education are urged to be present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Blair
Admiestor
Education
Bentley's Dual Office Question Sparks Legal Debate
Charles J. Bentley may hold police magistrate and deputy clerk roles simultaneously. An initial investigation deemed it legal under statutes, though H B Witte admits his interpretation is theoretical. Bentley remains untroubled, saying quo warranto actions are the only path to challenge the arrangement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles J. Bentley
United States Court
Bentley
H. B. Witte
Scissors and Razors Ground and Machines Repaired
Scissors and razors ground and sewing machines repaired at Flot Bd Galena St. 118 with repairs completed or in progress. Local tradesman advertises sharpening and repair services for household tools and equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galena St
Sage Promoted to DeKalb Agency in Remarkable Career
James H. Sage, longtime associate of the American Express office in Freeport for fourteen years, is promoted to the DeKalb agency and will move soon. He succeeds J. W. Brown, who resigns to join A. B. Meyer in Coleta. August W. Thode will take Sage’s cashier role in Freeport, having led the Carbondale office. Sage leaves Freeport with many friends praising his service and courtesy. he is a member of Excelsior Masons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James H. Sage
American Express Company
DeKalb
Mr. Sage
J. W. Brown
A. B. Meyer
Coleta
Freeport
August W. Thode
Carbondale
Excelsior Lodge of Masons
Freeport Man Gets Patent Across Illinois List
Illinois inventors outside Chicago receive patents including L A Ashby Dixon quilting frame C W Borg Rock Island tongue shaping machine J E Camp Washington hydraulic motor for portable grain dumps and wagon dumps C Dellis Plano mail bag delivery device C P Dorn Naperville door check G C Glass Hoopeston canning operation machine W H Hall Cylde calendar frame and card M E Howe Morris chimney D M Jackson J T Aiken Bloomington furnace I Lester Tuscola gate H Lewis Rock Island brake shoe H G McCulloch Freeport grinder J Olsafskie Pana currycomb F S Polley West Pullman hay carrier J B Robertson Bushnell step ladder A Swanson Moline nutlock H G Weatherill Elgin shipholder W C Westaway Rockford carburetor R G Woodward Waukegan sewing machine attachments
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinoia
Chicago
Dixon
C. W. Borg
Rock Island
J. E. Camp
Washington
C. Dellis
Plano
C. P. Dorn
Naperville
G. C. Glass
Canning
W. H. Hall
M. E. Howe
Morris
D. M. Jackson
J. T. Aiken
Bloomington
I. Lester
H. Lewis
H. G. McCulloch
Freeport
J. Olsafskie
F. S. Polley
West Pullman
J. 8B. Robertson
Bushnell
A. Swanson
Moline
Nutlock
H. G. Weatherill
Elgin
Shipholder
W. C. Westaway
Rockford
R. G. Woodward
Waukegan
Harlem Tax Collection Schedule By L A Brigham
L A Brigham collector for Harlem will collect taxes at the Sanford and Hartman lumber office on Saturdays. Tax collection details provided for residents and property holders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A. Brigham
Harlem
Sanford & Hartman Lumber
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Warhport
Ngs
August Hussman
Thomas Green
Milas Ada LaBorde
J. N. Wagner
Nast Freeport
Orangeville
Taylor’s Park
W. BR. C. ‘Sewing School
Mystic Workers of the World
St. Mary's
Ishard
Nick Weldon
M. W. Hill
Hill
Freeport Shoe Company
THE
Guyer & Calkins Company
Guyer & Calkins
Men's League of Embury
Ge Jourpat
Ite
L. H. Fisher
A. Christian
B. RR. Burgess
Te Elation
Ilinois
United States
E. Bengston
Witte
Expree
E. C
W. J. Laible
Adams Street
A. H. Tempel
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