Personal Record of Local Travelers and Visitors
A jumble of short summaries notes Rockford Freeport and nearby visitors. A.C. Kendall, Freeport caller in Rockford. Mr. and Mrs. Stimpert visit Chicago briefly. Mrs. C. B. Heard visits Chicago guest of Tllende. H. Luce returns from Milwaukee on business. Way Lewis Jr and David Barrett of Rockford spend Wednesday in Freeport. Mrs. Dora Hoot visits Orangeville at Lillian McGrath’s home. Hazen Capron returns to Champaign after funeral of her father, O. B. Bidwell. A.C. Borgemeier returns to Forreston from Freeport visiting friends. Verne Amundson returns home to Dixon after a week in the city. Margaret Fay of Champaign Illinois returns home after guesting with the Walshes. Mrs. A. H. Merrell of Toledo arrives to spend days with sister-in-law, Mrs. Charles Lawyer. Mertie Schell returns home to Forreston after visiting the Morse home. O. P. Davia and son of Chi ca return home after visiting W. H. Jacobs. H. M. Tusler of United States Express, Madison, spends the day in Freeport. J. E. Tuckett leaves for Chicago and Hamilton Can ada. will be joined by Miss Meadelson in Chicago. Mrs. August Whitbecker and daughter Ethel with Mrs. Charles Bush go to Baileyville to visit friends. A.C. Brown, Elsie Chapman and Mabel Chapman return to Waukesha after visiting here and Ackley Town. Hugh Flannery Jr. travels to Dixon this morning. he will witness The Man from Home in Dixon and in Freeport Friday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. BE. Heard
Chicago
H. Luce
Milwaukee
Way Lewis, Jr
David Barrett
Rockford
Freeport
Dora Hoot
Orangeville
City
Misa Lillian McGrath
Hazen Capron
Champaign
O. B. Bidwell
A. C. Borgemeier
Forreston
Everal Days
Verne Amundson
Dixon
Margaret Fay
Champaign, Til
T. J. Walsh
A. H. Merrell
Toledo
Ohio
Charles Lawyer
Mertie Schell
Charles Morse
O. P. Davia
Chie
W. H. Jacobs
H. M. Tusler
United States Express Company
Madison
J. E. Tuckett
Hamilton
Miss Meadelson
aMre
August Whitbecker
Jughter
Ethel
Charles Bush
Baileyville
A. C. Brown
Elsie Chapman
Mabel Chapman
Waukesha
Ackley
Hugh Flannery, Jr
Flannery
Harold Henry recital at the Y M C A tomorrow evening
Local notices urge all lovers of good music to attend Harold Henry in recital at the Y M C A tomorrow night at 8 15. The event is organized by the Euterpean society and mirrors a program to be staged next Tuesday at Music Hall, Chicago. The Rummage sale at The Kings Daughters Settlement Home is drawing patrons with fare bargains and a fine stock of men s clothing on hand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Henry
Euterpean Society
King’s Daughters’ Settlement
Music ‘Hall
Chicago
Euterpean Soelery
Mrs Baumgartner Sister Dead In Toledo Funeral
A M Smith and Dr M M Baumgartner went to Dixon this morning for the American State of Equity. Dr Baumgartner will leave Dixon tomorrow for Toledo to attend the funeral of Mrs Etta Fophart, Baumgartner's sister, who died there on Wednesday.
Women to Geneva Investigate Local Girls School
Mina Hettinger and Mia Oyler plan to depart tomorrow with the girl recently committed to the city’s girl training school. The party will study the institution’s operations and curriculum during their Geneva visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva
Mina Hettinger
Mia
Oyler
New Beak for Rockford Bank Plans Reported
Initial steps toward a new bank for Rockford were discussed at a Wednesday meeting in the tenth street business district held in the office of Attorneys Band Johnson in Lunad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bankford
Tenth Street
Band Johnson
Working Woman's Home Ad Claims Dr Caldwell's Laxative
Luella Underhill of the Working Home of Chicago endorses Dr Caldwell's laxative as mild and effective for the whole family. The testimonial asserts safety, reliability, and value, inviting readers to try the product before buying.
Indoor Circus Plans at the Freeport YMCA
The Freeport YMCA prepares an indoor circus with new and sensational acts. Two hundred performers will showcase gym work, stunts, and side shows on February 1 to 3, with proceeds funding building improvements and reading rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Chester Wells
Teddy
Philippines
Blondinette
Frankermel
Wilh
Rathbun
Beloit Association
Association
Internal cure promised for piles in old ad
An old advertisement urges treating piles by addressing the root with Dr Leonhardts Hem-Roid. It claims a 98 percent cure and a 24 day treatment for one dollar at Wm F Jungkung Freeport Hawaii, with a guarantee and a mail option. The text includes misspellings and references a booklet and a Buffalo, N.Y. address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon‘hardt
Wm. F. Jungkung
Freeport
Dr. Leonhardt Co
Station B
Bualo
Wm. F
Jungkuna
Jubilee of Tioga Presbyterian Church Celebrated
The Journal reports the Philadelphia Inquirer’s note on Tioga Presbyterian Church golden jubilee events led by Pastor Charles E Dunn. A history is recounted from 1857 when Rising Sun Schoolhouse hosted instruction and the church cornerstone was laid two years later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Inquirer
Tioga Presbyterian Church
Charles E, Dunn
Freeport
Dunn
Rising Sun
the Inquirer
Toga Presbyterian Church
Charles E. Dunn
Brotherhood of Andrew and Philip
Allen Sutherland
John McElmiogle
Elkton
Charles £. Dunn
John C. Thompson
Elizabeth N. English
Peetors
Richard Walker
Francis Hendricks
Samuel W. Duffield
Addison C. V. C. Schreck
Edward P. Heberton
John McElMoyle
William Lenwith
First County School Officials Meet in Circuit Court Room
On next Saturday in the circuit court room the county school officials will convene to form a permanent organization for improving Stephenson county school conditions. Talks by Francis G. Blair, Raines, I F Edwards of Lee county, and L H Burrell are planned for an afternoon session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court Room
Stephenson County
Francis G. Blair
Raines
I. F. Edwards
Lee County
S Atorney L. H. Burrell
Euterpean Club Plans Modern German Music Study
The Euterpean club's last regular meeting with Dr. Clark focused on Modern German Music by Kann Strauss and Reger. The Harold Henry concert on January 22, under the club's auspices, features Miss Ginra Dorman Miss Isabel Fry Miss K Dorman and Miss Rockey performing Humoreske Traumerei and other pieces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Euterpean Club
Clark
Kann
Strauss
Reger
Harold Henry
Hugo Kann
Ginra Dorman
Tedal
K Dorman
Rockey
New Bro s Herpicide Provides Hair Cure
UNNA defines a cause and a cure for dandruff leading to a product called New bro s Herpicide. Scientists and physicians contributed to a remedy that kills scalp parasites and promotes natural hair growth with no harmful substances. Sold by druggists. sample 10 cents. Two sizes 50 cents and 1 dollar. George F. Swarts, special agent, Detroit Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herpicide Co
Detroit
Mich
George F. Swarts
Frank Bobb is Foxy
Frank Bobb, a would be suicide yesterday morning, left a hotel for his Clarno home last evening after evading hotel staff. Police and sheriff were notified, he was located, judged able to care for himself, and sent home with hotel charges to be billed to him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Bobb
Clarno
Mr. van Brocklin
Thayer Patient Improves After Globe Hospital Operation
Mrs Thayer who had an operation at Globe hospital yesterday is reported favorable today. Elizabeth Schramm is on the sick list. Clinton Walker, son of Mr and Mrs Charles Walker, is quite ill with pneumonia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Thayer
Globe Hospital
Elizabeth Schramm
Clinton Walker
Charles Walker
Wrights Economy Grocery Demonstrates Coffee Quality
Wright's Economy Grocery No 12 14 Williams Street announces a demonstrator next week showcasing the full coffee line. Everyone is invited to taste a cup and learn tips for best satisfying results. The store claims its coffee line cannot be equaled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wright's Economy
Williame Street
Ladlw
Scissors and razors ground in repair note
Bewin Galen repaired tools and mentioned inventory codes and dates in a terse note. Ground metal items include scissors and razors with a reference to E. na Bs and a numeric sequence 1 18G 609.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bewin Galen
Inven
Wisconsin and Minnesota towns form new baseball league
Wisconsin Hiineis era ends as LaCrosse Wausau promoters plan a compact league. Appleton Racine added, Freeport Green Bay span 108 miles. Rooney Elliott lead talks to secure berths. Wausau Eau Claire Duluth Superior likely franchises. Meetings set to pick a sixth city and arrange spring training planning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Wisconsin-Illinois
Appleton
Racine
Freeport
Green Bay
H. J. Rooney
John A. Elliott
la Crosse
Rooney
Mr. Eliott
Elliott
Wausau
Eau Claire
Duluth
Superior
Wilcox
Bryan
Kuehnaw
Winona
Stillwater
South St. Paul
St. Paul
Appleton Club Directors Set to Elect Officers and Expand
Appleton directors plan a meeting this week to elect officers and consider raising capital from 5000 to 6500 or 7000 dollars. They aim to sign a lease for new ball grounds along the Wisconsin Traction line near the city north toward Kaukauna. A grandstand for 2500 and larger bleachers will be built when weather allows. Manager Ferguson will be invited to advise on the new diamond layout and team management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appleton
Appleton Club
Wisconsin Traction, Light Heat and Power Company
Kaukauna
Ferguson
Billy Moriarity Seeks Reinstatement To Baseball
Billy Moriarity former Freeport player manager has applied to the National Commission for reinstatement in professional baseball. He is currently an outlaw after jumping his contract with the Oakland team over a year ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy” Moriarity
Freeport
National Commission
Billy
Oakland
Cal
Mischievous Boys Damaging Baumgartner Home On Clark Avenue
Two known youths from Douglas avenue have damaged the Baumgartner residence on Clark avenue by breaking windows and a rear door and damaging trees. Police have been notified and the boys will face prosecution if Mrs. Baumgartner approves, as she is currently away from the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas Avenue
Baumgartner
Clark Avenue
Big combination sale announced at Enterprise Livery
Notice states a large mixed stock sale at the Enterprise Livery on Spring Street around mid February. Owners of horses cattle and stock are urged to list their animals by February 4 to secure advertising, with contact to A. H. Miller at the barn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enterprise
A. H. Miller
Henry Praised In Press For Quebec Concert Talent
The Quebec Chronicle lauds Mr Henry for superb technique and poetic tone in Chopin Liszt performances with an encore. The Chicago Journal commends his tonal color and interpretation of Liszt Mosskowski Chopin and Tschaikowsky. He presents a recital under Euterpean on Friday Jan 22 at the Y M C A with 50 cent tickets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
The
Quebec Chronicle
Henhry
Chicago Journal
Liszt
Mosskowski
Chopin
Tschaikowsky
Poldini
Where Is Irwin Wallbaum Now
A state warrant was issued about three months ago for Irwin Wallbaum on wife desertion. The wife’s reports of his location led to extensive sheriff and police inquiries, including false tips to Omaha and Chicago. A new warrant alleges attempted harm to the wife, but officers doubt the claim while the missing husband remains at large.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irwin Wallbaum
Wallbaum
Omaha
Chicago
Wallbaums
Bauscher
King's Daughters Settlement
President Helps Orphans At Macon Institution
A Macon Georgia based industrial and orphan home reports nine years of successful use of Electric Bitters. The president praises the tonic for stomach liver and kidney troubles and for building vitality in pale weak children and run down adults. It is touted as best for female complaints and sold at Joseph Emmert for 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Industrial and Orphan's Home
Macon
Joseph Emmert
Freeport Merchants Offer Fair Prices for Shoppers
Freeport merchants promote customer friendly pricing, promising to meet buyer requirements and ensure prices are fair. Local retailers emphasize value and service as they attract shoppers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
G A R convenes state encampment at Aurora May date set
The G A R encampment of Nine Will be held at Aurora May 20 18 to date was decided at a Council of Administration meeting in Aurora Tuesday night William Andrews of this city attended and said Aurora will host the event with electric streets night life new bridges fuel hotel accommodations and other attractions Aurora is in excellent shape to entertain attendees for the state encampment
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ns Attrota
Rockford
Jai
G. A. Rh
Awror
Council of Administration
Aurora
William Andrews
Mr. Andrews
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Advamce
Wrekport
Freeport Goth
International Type‘graphical Union
Buseman
A.C. Kendall
Fred Stimpert
Ends
Athle
Ious
Philadelpphia Church
Max Reger
Foxy
Mick
Lacrosse and
Bernarr Macfadden
United States
E. Bengston
Bengston
Colema
Koenig Furniture Co
Princess Dresser
Stephenson St
Illinois
A. H. Tempel
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