Personal notices from Freeport area residents
A compilation of short notices lists many travelers and visitors to Freeport and nearby towns including Jay DeVore in Chicago Mrs Edward LePelley J C Matson and others visiting friends in Chicago Freeport and Dubuque. Names include J M Welch George F Towne A R Bowman J W Baker Milton Paul J H Bachman Samuel Johnson and many more with movements to Chicago Dixon Denver Denver and other locales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay DeVore
Chicago
Edward LePelley
J. M. Welch
Rock Island
Freeport
Mias Carrie Musser
Orangeville
A. R. Bowman
Mt. Carroll
George F. Towne
Peoria
J.P. Heilman
J. W. Baker
Dubuque
D. F. Riley
Burlington
E. M. Harnish
George F. Kamp
Platteville
George S. Wagner
Coan
Local Fraternal Meetings Gather in Freeport Tonight
Freeport Commandery will meet tonight for drill. Royal Arcanum holds an evening session at 6 15. Anchor society plans a business and social meeting tonight. Freeport M A will meet Thursday at sharp o clock. Waterloo Courier notes visitors Mr and Mrs 4 Roderwick of Freeport. Rockford Star reports Ernest Stokburger buying a fine driving horse. Urgent clothing drive for a mother and three children urged with bedding gowns. deliver to King's Daughters Settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport Commandery
Royal Arcanum
Anchor Society
Waterloo
4. Roderwick
Freeport, Jr
City
Kader
Barclay and
Cottage Streets
Rockford
Ernest
Stokburger
Freeport
King’s Daughters
Pinesalve Carbonized Promises Quick Healing Remedies
An old remedy touts Pinesalve Carbonized as a poultice that draws out inflammation and poison. It is described as antiseptic and healing for chapped hands lips cuts and burns. Sold by H J Moogh and C P Guen ther.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Moogh
C. P. Guenther
BK and W Clearing Sale Draws Whole Family
Local notice promotes a clearing sale at BK and W inviting families to attend. Included are dates and times for shoppers seeking bargains across home goods and appliances.
Daily Journal Delivery Rates Advertised
The Daily Journal lists home delivery to any part of the city for 40 cents a week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Daily Journal
Nine Hour Day Shifts Railways Toward Telephones
A new field for women rail workers emerges as nine hour telegraphers’ day goes into effect. Women will operate train orders by telephone at smaller stations, while automatic block signals reduce telegraph use. Rail executives expect mass station closures and a shift to phon e based communication, reshaping American rail operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White House
Washington Dispatch
Harriman
Chicago
Galesburg
Illinois Central
New York Central
Concert at Red Oak to raise funds for school library
A Thursday evening concert in Red Oak under Mrs. Sara Eloisa Fisher will feature music, pantomimes, readings, and posings. Soprano Etta Wood Lovell of Freeport will sing several solos. Proceeds support Miss Nellie M. Stanton's school library fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Oak
Sara Eloisa Fisher
Etta Wood Lovell
Nellie M. Stanton
Rock Falls Postoffice Petition Seeks Free Nail Delivery
Congressman Lowden presents in congress a petition from Rock Falls business men and patrons asking for city free nail delivery where postoffice revenue exceeds four thousand dollars. The filing targets towns with similar revenue to secure postal service benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowden
Postoffics
Rock Falls
Congress
Pineules Claim Pain Relief With 30 Day Trial
An old advertisement promises relief for rheumatism back ache and kidney trouble with a 30 day treatment for $1.00. A single dose at bedtime is said to prove their merit. Sold by Hi J. Moogh and C. P Guenther.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hi. J. Moogh
C. P Guenther
Ride on motor car from Madison ends in wild ride
A Madison man recounts a ride on the Illinois Central motor car, describing brutal up and down, sidewise motion, smoke and stench, and a wild journey from Stoner's Prairie to Madison. The author recalls bleeding kerfuffle of turbulence, urging readers to try a Monticello trip instead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe Sentinel
Madison
Serevice
Phlinois Central
Adjutant General's Office
Booth
Monroe
Wis
Mendota
Lakeside
W. Wright
Gentemen
Wisconsin
Beeville
Charley
Stoner’s Prairie
Summit
Monticello
Lectures by Prof Willett Urgently Announced on Dates
Tickets for Prof Willett lectures note irregular dates with first Jan 24 at the Woman's club room Masonic temple and a Jan 29 talk. another on Feb 21 follows due to a western engagement. The course on the Beginning of Christianity builds on earlier Life of Christ and Life of Paul readings. Traveling Library urged. tickets and prices listed at bookstores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willett
Masonic Temple
West
Christ
Paul
Bovuk
National Protective Legion to Organize Lodges
Sos Smith of the National Protective Legion says a lodge will be organized this week at Elizabeth with about sixty ready to become charter members. A Freeport lodge is planned for mid next month with at least seventy five charter members expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sos. Smith
National Protective Legion
Elizabeth
Sick and Afflicted In Town
Miss Myrtle Clark is confined to her bed by a bad attack of tomsilitis. George Stemm is confined to his home by the prip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Clark
George Stemm
Cure for Misery Promises Quick Relief from Ills
A bitter tonic named Metric Bitters claims to cure chills bilious attacks and misery in liver stomach kidneys and back. Sold under guarantee at Joseph Emimert's drug store in Lowellen South Carolina with claims of rapid action and purifying effects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R.o M. James
Lowellen
S.C
Joseph Emimert
Remex $1 Countain pen for students at Pat tison Kryder
A local listing advertises Remex Countain pens priced at $1.00 for high school students, available at Pat tison and Kryder's, with a note indicating limited stock and a date thumbnail 1-20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pattison & Kryder’s
Independent Phone Men Open Thirdteenth Annual Convention in Chicago
About 1100 delegates from the International Independent Telephone association gathered at the Coliseum Annex for three days. They pledged to stay in Chicago, protest Bell Company efforts to force interchanges, and report plans for a 2 mile per unit assessment raising 60000 yearly for advertising. Theodore Gary of Macon urged lower rates through locally owned systems and strict local supervision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
International Independent Telephone Association
Coliseum Annex
George W. Miller
Miller
M. J. Clawson
Indianapolis
Association
Independents
Canada
Bell Company
Theodore Gary
Macon
Mrs Hattie Chaney Seeks Divorce After Desertion
Hattie Chaney of Orangeville files for divorce from Thomas Chaney on desertion grounds in circuit court. Married in Clarion Iowa in March 1905, alleged desertion in August 1905. She asks to resume her former name Miss Hattie Jamison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hattie Chaney
Orangeville
Circuit Court
Clarion
Iowa
Thomas Chaney
Hattie Jamison
Services at U B Church Draw Large Evening Crowd
The U B church held a sizable service last night with attendees at the altar for prayer. Evangelist Hicks will preach tonight at 7 10 on Christ and Freeport with a vivid citywide call to Christ. the large chorus class will sing and all are welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. B
Christ and
Freeport
Hicks
Christ
Carroll County Farmers Institute elects officers and delegates
Officers elected for the Carroll County Farmers Institute include President Charles Duel Secretary W K Hostetter and Treasurer John Simpson. Delegates to the State Farmers Institute are Cee R Morris hk W Puterbaugh and A Puterbaugh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll County Farmers’ Institute
Shannon
Charles Duel
W. K., Hostetter
John Simpson
State Farmers’ Institute
Cee
R. Morris
W. Puterbaugh
A. Puterbaugh
William A. Vance Burial Service Held Today
The funeral for the late William A. Vance was held this morning at 10 o clock from Kuehner Brothers' parlors. Rev HH M Marksey of the Second Presbyterian church read prayers. Interment followed at the city cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William A. Vance
Kuehner Brothers
HH. M. Marksey
Second Presbyterian Church
City Cemetery
Funeral at Pecatonica for Mrs. Decoto mother of Mrs. Babcock
Mrs J E Thro and Miss Mary Gordon traveled to Pecatonica this morning to attend the funeral of the late Mrs Joseph Decoto mother of Mrs Seward Babcock. Mrs Thro sang at the service and Miss Gordon was her accompanist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.e. Thro
Mary Gordon
Pecatonica
Joseph Decoto
Seward Babcock
Thro Sane
Miss Gordon
Pension to Veteran in Freeport Area
George Bob Purneaure, a Freeport citizen and Civil War veteran, has learned through Congressman Fowden that his pension claim was acted against by the commissioner of pensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greorge
Bob Purneaure
Freeport
Fowden
Commissioner of Pensions
Jean James Learns Typographic Work in Brooklyn
Jean James of the Journal office writes that he arrived in Brooklyn on Monday to take a course at the Mergen thaler dinotype factory and is boarding at 62 Clinton avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean James
Journal Office
Brooklyn
Mergenthaler
Clinton Avenue
Licensed to Marry in Freeport and Silver Creek
Fragmentary notes show marriage licensing mentions for William Keister of Freeport and Hattie Hasse of Freeport, with additional cryptic names arngt Ierkhof of Silver Creek and Ritske WKlooster. The text appears as a damaged clerical record listing individuals, locations, and possibly dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Keister
Freeport
Hattie Hasse
Same
Arngt Ierkhof
Silver Creek
Ritske Wklooster
Sage
Civic league speaker at W C T U meeting
J. R. Jackson, representative of the Civic league, will address the W C T U meeting tomorrow afternoon in Freeport. He will outline league goals and progress, focus on the no-license campaign, and discuss its success. Men and women are urged to attend. musical selections will separate the program, beginning at 3 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civic League
J. R. Jackson
Jackson
Freeport
Euterpean program honors Mendelssohn and Reissiger
A social gathering at Mrs. D. B. Breed’s home featured a program on Mendelssohn and Reissiger. Mrs. Breed led with Life of Mendelssohn and On Wings of Love, violin by Miss Weary, with Mr. Weary. Other items included Elijah selections and pieces by Mendelssohn performed by various members such as Mrs. Smedley, Miss Clara Dorman, Mr. Burton, and Mrs. Lennox, with Miss Swingley as accompanist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Euterpean
Mendelssohn
Reissiger
D. B. Breed
Breed
Lovet
Liszt Miss Weary
Weary
Reisstner
Smedley
Clara Dorman
God
Abraham
Elijah
Mbna
Kta
Mr. Burton
Clerks Party Tonight at Germania Hall Dance
The Retail clerks union No. 644 holds its fourth annual dance tonight at Germania hall. Gibler's orchestra provides the music as tickets sell strongly. Arrangements are by Al Luebbing with committees for floor door check room printing and advertising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Retail Clerk's Union No. 644
Germania Hall
Gibler
al Luebbing
Roy Coomber
Henry Trei
Fred Reiter
al Emrich
Ed. Zimmerman
Gus Dilly
Fred Becker
Ned Ryan
Fifteenth Birthday Surrounded by Schoolmates for Frank Schryer
Twenty schoolmates gathered at 244 Lincoln Avenue last evening to surprise Frank Schryer on his fifteenth birthday. He received a signet ring, enjoyed musical selections and games, and refreshments were served. Frank is described as bright, energetic, and popular among peers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Schryer
Paul Schryer
Lincoln Avenue
Frank
Lemon Social at Baptist Church Parlor
The Baptist young people plan a lemon social at the church parlors next Friday evening featuring a parlor comedy titled A Good Dinner along with violin solos readings and vocal selections. Refreshments will be served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Young People of the Baptist Church
Marriage of Julia Caton to Rutherford L Kuter at Aurora
Freeport friends learn of the marriage of Miss Julia Caton to Rutherford L. Kuter at the bride’s parents home in Aurora. The Caton family, well known in Freeport, includes Rev. William Caton who served as Salem church pastor and district presiding elder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Julia Caton
Rutherford L. Kuter
William Caton
Aurora
Caton
Salem Church
Knights of Columbus Social Notes Event Tomorrow
The Ladies of the Knights of Columbus will entertain tomorrow afternoon with cards at 2:30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies of the Knights of Columbus
Directors of German bank elect officers in meeting
The bank directors held a Tuesday afternoon session and elected officers including President C. O. Collmann, Vice President J. Ss. Collman, Cashier L. R. Jungkunz, Assistant Cashier A. G. Schulte, Bookkeeper Edwin Selle, Messenger Raymond Kennedy, and Stenographer Miss Meta Krueger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meat
C. O. Collmann
J. Ss. Collman
L. R. Jungkunz
A.G. Schulte
Edwin Selle
Raymond Kennedy
Meta Krueger
Freeport Artificial Ice & Cold Storage elect officers
The Freeport Artificial Ice and Cold Storage company directors met yesterday afternoon at the company offices and elected officers. President M. J. McGowan, Vice President W. E. Fry, Secretary W. H. Foll, Treasurer J. F. Gregory. Directors included T. H. Hollister, J. Billig, and William Tice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport Artificial Ice & Cold Storage Company
M. J. McGowan
W. E. Fry
W. H. Foll
J. F. Gregory
T. H. Hollister
J. Billig
Willian Tice
Local notes from Milbank on visits, housing, and church events
Mr and Mrs John Biemin return to Milbank after visiting Mrs Biemin's parents, Mr and Mrs William Lame. Mr and Mrs Emil Haeni arrive from Rockford and will live at 116 Washington Street. Haeni plans to open a jewelry store in George F Swarts' store opposite the courthouse. Second Presbyterian services grow with a larger chorus. Tonight Mrs Jennie Kaste Yount will sing and Kay Markley will preach on Vital Loss and Vital Gain. Strangers welcome. First Presbyterian Young People's Society hosts a social next Tuesday evening January 28 in the church parlors with an engaging program. socials have drawn large crowds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Biemin
Milbank
S. C
Second Presbyterian Church
Jennie Kaste Yount
Kay, Markley
First Presbyterian Church
New School Books at Wholesale List Prices
Pattison and Kryder offer second hand books nearly as good as new at low prices. School books are priced attractively, with a focus on affordable education materials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pattison & Kryder’s
Lena Items Note Club Meetings And Illness
Mrs J G Sachs to entertain Thimble club at Mason street tomorrow. Phidian Art club met with Miss Taylor. Charles Shoesmith read a paper on History of Illinois Indians and legends. Next meeting at Miss Snider's home. Mrs Stearns ill at daughter’s home. Mrs M B Osburn back from Winslow. Mr and Mrs Su Heidenrich travel to Beloit then Chicago. Mrs Gassaway and Mrs Hoppe visit county seat. Firemen’s fair and bazaar praised. weather favorable. fine display of fancy work. Dr W P Naramore remains ill. Woman’s Missionary Society of the Methodist church to hold a 15 cent tax in church lecture room from 1 to 7 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena
J. G. Sachs
Thimble Club
Mason Street
Phidian Art Club
Winslow
A. J. van Matre
Su. Heidenrich
Beloit
Chicago
Gassaway
Frank Hoppe
Baby
W. P. Naramore
Woman's Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
Y M C A Notes Banquet Plans March 3 Anniversary Event
Y M C A banquet committee met to finalize plans for the annual banquet at the association building on Tuesday evening March 3. The Ladies auxiliary will provide refreshments and speakers include potential local and out of town guests. The banquet also marks the building’s twentieth anniversary. Indoor circus plans for Feb 3 advance with drills by class members and a revised concert program featuring improved music and the Schumann quartet assisting the chorus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Brown
Barnes
Illinois-Wesleyan University
Bloomington
Seldon P. Spencer
St. Louis
Schumann Quartet
Brotherhood of St Paul Meeting Notice
Brotherhood of St Paul members of the First M E Church meet Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. in the church parlors. All men of the congregation are cordially invited. Refreshments will be served. Come.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brotherhood of St. Paul
M. EE
Basketball Game At The Y M C A Friday Night
A basketball game is announced for Friday night at the Y M C A between Belvidere High School and the local high school. The event highlights a regional rivalry and community sports enthusiasm.
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Belvidere High School
Hindipo Nerve Tonic Promoted by Local Druggists
Every Hour of the Day Co. P Guenther & Co corner Galena avenue and Galena street advertise Hindipo the new nerve tonic and vitalizer. They guarantee satisfaction with a full refund if it fails to help, inviting townsfolk to try it at no risk.
Tax Notice from Harlem Township Collector
Tax collection notice from Win. Hutimacher collector announces weekly Saturday visits at Lilley and Foss store 124 Galena Street to collect Harlem township taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lilley & Foss
Galena Street
Harlem
Win. Hutimacher
Not Too Late to Buy FE. & W. Overcoats at 80.75
Local ad notes remaining FE. & W. coats or suits priced at 80.75 with sale ending January 21. The notice emphasizes limited time and discount availability on winter apparel.
Disch Signs Contract With Local Team
George Disch former Freeport player has signed with the local team for the coming season, becoming the second old player to join. A directors meeting was held to choose a delegate for Milwaukee next Sunday, and uniform selection may occur that afternoon. Rockford visitors led by M H Golden met with Freeport backers to gauge Rockford’s potential as a Wisconsin league franchise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Disch
Freeport
Milwaukee
Rockford
Higher License at Savanna
Savanna Journal notes agitation over submitting to voters a $1000 saloon license fee. Current fee is $500, the minimum fixed by statute. Savanna has eighteen saloons, seen by many as excessive and a menace. A $1000 fee could reduce saloons to ten or twelve, aiding regulation. If presented, passage is expected by a large majority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savanna Journal
Savanna
Card of Thanks From Charles Kessert and Family
We thank neighbors and friends for kindness and help during our bereavement. Charles Kessert and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Kessert
King of Throat and Lung Remedies Promoted
Rank Foolishness. When attacked by a cough or a cold or throat soreness, avoid other medicines and use Dr King’s New Discovery. C Q Knldridge of Simpire Ga praises seven years use and swift cures for croup coughs and lung troubles. Sold with guarantee at Joseph Kimmert's drug store 50c and 1.00. Trial bottle free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Kimmert
Hard Times Masquerade on Roller Skates in Freeport
The notice invites residents to a first hard times masquerade party on roller skates in Freeport on Wednesday evening January 29. It promises good music and good order and urges everybody to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Shoes at E and W clearing sale prices listed
Readable notes show shoe prices at the E. and W. clearing sale dated around January 21. The listing highlights affordable footwear with various sizes and styles for customers seeking bargains.
Poultry Market Offer From Rick & Co
R Rick and Co invite farmers to bring poultry for processing and promise the highest market price offered. The offer emphasizes ready purchase and prompt payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BF. R. Rick & Co
Discount Week Includes Footwear and Clothing Deals
The store offers a 10 percent discount on footwear and a 26 percent discount on clothing for this week only. Contact Robert Luecke at 82 Galena St for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Luecke
Galena St
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Journalnting CO
Chicago Street
Miinois
Freeport Journal
International Typoraphical Union
Excelsior Lodge
A. F
A. M
Evergreen Lodge
A.A. M
Royal Arch
Freeport Council
Freeport Commandery No
K. T
J.C. Matson
W.C. Rice
A.C. Knorr and
J. W. Sanderson
Texas
W. J. Young
W. J. Saul
Mrs. Margoff
Milton Paul
A. S. Lockard
Cincinnati
A. D. Chatelle
Janesville
J.H. Bachman
Samuel Johnson
Wm. O. Wright
Fred Winter
J. B. Fuller
Porter S. Stover
Denver
Mrs. M. Brennan
Sterling
Joseph Barron
F.v. Bate
Hate
Freeport Camp
Puley PN
Idlinces
Madison Man
A.M. Williams
Prof
N. Po LI
the International
of Business — Assessment
U. B. Church
Carroll County
Mr. Vance
Debetrau
Lennox
Mr. Smedtey
Miss Swingley
Miss Caton
Social Notes
Ice Company
Basket Ball
The
Journal
Sporting Notes
Disch
Cummisford
Young
W.L William Flick KL
A. Anderson
J. Cramer
John Place
LU Hi. Fisher
Fred Young
M. Frazier
W. Cummitsford
Jake Krebs
O. Ohlendorf
E.&w
Marie Barnist
Oak Place
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