Movements of Freeport People and Their Many Friends
J. H. Bender is at Galena Edward Blust is in Chicago Mrs M J Hanley went to Chicago today Chas Richards went to Lena this morning Jacob Young of Rock Grove was in town today Theo Janssen is at Darlington Wis on business Sam Carter left this morning for Cripple Creek Colo P H Stubent and went to McConnell today on business Miss Etta Workinger is spending the day at Buena Vista Miss Belle Nixon of Monroe is the guest of Freeport relatives J B J DuFour is transacting business inApple River and Galena Henry Dorman went to Racine today on business for Bergman and Dorman Wm Stover of Orangeville and FE Howe of Monroe are visiting Freeport friends Dr Caldwell was called to German Valley today to see Mrs Henry Kauffman who is very sick Mrs Nelson Backus and Miss May Neusse have gone to Moline to attend the funeral of their brother s wife Mrs Burr M Smith has returned from Independence Ia on account of the sickness of her son Marquette Engineer George Showalter of the St Paul road now living in Milwaukee is visiting Freeport relatives and friends Mrs S C Kerlin accompanied by her daughter Miss Hatte left for Chicago yesterday Mrs Kerlin will spend a week or more visiting friends and Miss Kerlin will continue her musical work in which she is meeting with most flattering success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Young
Rock Grove
Theo. Janssen
Darlington
Wis
Sam Carter
Cripple Creek
Colo
P. H. Stubent
McConnell
Etta Workinger
Buena Vista
Belle Nixon
Monroe
Freeport
J.B. J. DuFour
Apple River
Galena
Henry Dorman
Racine
Bergman & Dorman
Wn. Stover
Orangeville
FE. Howe
Caldwell
German Valley
Henry Kauffman
Nelson Backus
May Neusse
Moline
Burr M. Smith
Independence
Marquette
George Showalter
St. Paul Road
Milwaukee
S. C. Kerlin
Miss Hatte
Chicago
Lena college events and family obituary in Dakota
From Our Own Correspondent Dakota January 23 George S. Smith attended Lena and the Surrick entertainment at the college hall drew a good crowd Dr Tope of Freeport will lecture at College hall February 2 H A Young visited his parents Reverend John Roads led sacraments at the M E church Our pein merchants report thriving trade Payin g good prices draws grain to market The grip loosens Elisabeth Starr died January 20 at the home of her daughter Mrs Robert Spangler in Dakota Funeral held in Polk Wisconsin with Rev Blosser preaching Nine children survive the family thanks all who aided during the bereavement
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dakota
George S. Smith
Lena
Surrick
College Hall
Tope
Freeport
Svenine
H. A. Young
John Roads
M. E
Elizabeth Starr
Robert Spangler
Polk
Wis
Blosser
Grand Opening And Local Greetings From Winneshiek
From Our Own Correspondent Winnesurex Jan 23 Harry Leery merchant of Winneshiek opened Saturday Fred Clump Jr Spirit Lake Ia called on friends last week Rev and Mrs H L Shirk of Shannon visited many friends in the community last week They remained over Sabbath preached an able sermon Evangelists Wressler and Page will visit Mennonite church next Sabbath Mrs Lucy Snyder and granddaughter Miss Thoman of Rye Springs Neb guests at Charles Messimore J Deery went to Chevzo for sister funeral Miss Cora Byers Oakland Cal guest of Miss Mary Lentz Measles abate but grip persists Mrs Malvina Taylor widow of Dr Edward Taylor Cleveland aged 84 funeral at 2 tomorrow Bogsetts ad Emmert Burrell fruits vegetables nuts at low prices 110 Stephenson St 18dw
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnesurex
Harry Leery
Winneshiek
Fred Clump, Jr
Spirit Lake
H. L. Shirk
Shannon
Gentleman
Wressler
Page
Lucy Snyder
Miss Thoman
Rye Springs
Neb
Charles Messimore
James Deery
Chievzo
Cora Byers
Oakland
Cal
Mary Lentz
Farmers Institute Program at Stephenson Court House
The Stephenson county farmers institute votes a two day program at the county court house in Freeport on Thursday and Friday January 26 and 27 with sessions on pruning grape vines stock breeding and farming methods. Prize essays and a large list of premiums will be awarded for crops, livestock, and home economy displays, judged by judges including H. R. Cotta and J. J. Nagle, with entries restricted to Stephenson county residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephenson County Farmers’ Institute
Court House
Star Spangled Banner
L. M. Swanzey
Ridott
Luther Angle
Dakota
Orangeville Quartette
G. I. Cadwell
T. J. van Matre
Fayette
Wis
H. R. Cotta
Freeport
Holden
Champaign
Ill
University of Ilinois
Orangeville
S. M. Malnix
Damascus
Dr. Poling
John Dallyn
Galena
Bolton
Hattie Warner
Ellis Goodsell
Minnie Goodsell
Lincoln Moore
Musser
T. J. VanMatre
Warner
Phoebe Scoville
C. H. Verbeck
John Mce- Cracken
M. J. Steel
Freeport Quartette
J. S. Derstine
Krape
O. D. Emerick
Effie Liephart
Our Country
H. W. Tope
D. D
Memorial English Lutheran Church
Wu. H. Fehr
Boston Quartet
Agricultural College
Our State University
A. F. Moore
Polo
Illlinois Farmer’s Institute
Mrs. Warner
Fred H. Rankin
Athens
Tllinoia Swine Breeders’ Association
Hame Sweet Home
Solo
W. Spencer
Freeport Bulletin
N. B. Loos
Ennenga
Wagner
Northwestern Nurseries
Jourden & Stukenberg
John Bauscher, Jr
Marshall
G. A Huenkemeier
Schulte & Siecke
J. Boyer
H.R. Cotta
Wagner & Bro
Weekly Democrat
Freeport Democrat
Frank Lohr
Hackett & Lichtenberger
Brown, & Dollmeyer
Wm. Walton Nephews
Schoeffel & Brockhausen
Golden Eagle
Star Clothing House
Lst
Gumbiner Bros
Molter & White
Wm. Koenig
E. Bengston
Blust & Co
G. A. Huenkemeier
Chicago Record
Pattison & Kryder
Theo. Janssen
Emmert & Burrell
J. A. Luebbing
Northern Light
Korf & Briggs
A. O. Best
Seeley & Read
J. Hoffman
George Maynard
C. D. Cramer
C. H. Little & Co
A. H. Tempel
James McNamara
Ortmeier & Bokemeier
W. C. Jencks
C H
Wareham
J. W. Stocks
Leroy
Swarts & Fleck
E. A. Blust
T. H. Hollister
F. C. Held
Jenks Bros
R W. Burton
College of Commerce
J. J. Nagle
Stephenson County
Illnesses and notices from local families and events
The little daughter of Mr and Mrs J H Keagle is quite ill Mrs Catharine Osborne is reported worse today Fred Dorman continues quite ill with the grip Because of the sociable that is to take place in St Mary's hall on Wednesday evening the Dante class will meet tonight and the Shakespeare class on Thursday evening Neglected colds make fat grave yards Dr Wood's Norway Pine Syrup helps men and women to a happy vigorous of age Emmert Burrell
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Keagle
Catharine Osborne
Fred Dorman
St. Mary’s Hall
Free Book on Dressmaking from 1899 edition
An edition of Home Dressmaking for 1899 is offered by Danny Journal. Readers may obtain a copy by sending coupon 1159 with a two cent stamp to Wells, Richardson & Co. Burlington, VI. The 32 page book, by an expert dressmaker, includes illustrations and guidance to make fashionable dresses from old garments. A free home dyeing instruction book using Diamond Dyes is sent with the book.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danny Journal
Wells, Richardson & Co
Fire in Harlem Township Closet Ends Safe
In Harlem township two children found smoke and flames in a closet while their family attended church. Three passersby aided by smothering the fire before it spread, sparing much of the home’s clothing and a heavy loss. Dr. J Davenport injured after slipping on the sidewalk near Wells Fargo, dislocating several fingers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Gassman
Harlem Township
Mr. Gassman
Calendar Revelations From 1899 Movable Feasts
The piece lists the 1899 movable feasts with dates for spring starting March 20 in the afternoon and winter beginning December 21 at 8 PM. It notes Lent, Holy Week, Easter, Pentecost, Advent, Purim, Passover, and other religious observances with specific weekday placements and fixed holidays like Decoration Day and Thanksgiving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Volunteers to publish history of Sixth Illinois regiment
The Military History Publishing Company of Rock Island will issue a history of the Sixth Illinois Volunteers. Cor poral W. H. Cline, of Dixon, is compiling the material, promising a roster, officer cuts, and notable wartime incidents. It will cover the Puerto Rico campaign as well. Cline plans to visit Dixon soon to gather local enlistment facts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sixth Mlinois
Military History Publishing Company
Rock Island
W. H. Cline
Cline
Puerto Rico
Dixon
The Ravages of Grip and Dr King's New Discovery
The grip plagues homes with fever chills sore throat and cough. Dr King's New Discovery promises quick relief by curing cough healing membranes and killing germs. Price 40 to 190 or money back. Trial bottle free at Emmert & Burrell's drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
We Stand Between You and Cheap Unknown Goods
A sample grocery advertisement urges buyers to trust familiar brands handled by the store, promising careful filling of orders, prompt delivery, and savings in the end. It touts prices on apples, oranges, coffee, flour, buckwheat, mince meat, ham, beans, peas, and seasonal produce like Hubbard squash, turnips, onions, celery, and lettuce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ieee Kere
Java
Santos
Rio
We Must and We Will Sell: Fresh Groceries at Rock Bottom Prices
The ad proclaims aggressive sales of fresh groceries with promises of mass discounts and guaranteed value. It asserts no limit to goods, open display of products, and a money back or value-for-money guarantee to customers.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Freeport Daily Journal
Yanad
Sanday
Curnal Print Nd Company
Linois
Freeport, Ill
J. H. Bender
Edward Blust
M. J. Hanley
Chas. Richards
Malvina Taylor
Edward Taylor
Cleveland
Ohio
Oscar Taylor
Rocky Mountain Tea
Bogsett’s
Stephenson St
Farmers’ Institute
Harrow
Kuehner Bros
Wim. Kasten
H. d. Moogk
F. J. Wingert
City Drug Store
Itehner & Meise
Becker and Graalman
J. Pfender
Staver & Co
Schulte & Co
Masonic Hall
The
Eastern Star
Cial
Astern Star
E. L. Cronkrite
J. Mason Fox
Dell Best
D. C. L. Mease
T. A. Kyle
Chas
GC. Wolf
Elsie Stewart
Will Irvin
Esther
Samuel Lebkicher
Martha
Amelia Miller
Electa
Cornelia Harlow
E. P. Brown
Rose Mansfield
Marshal
E. E. Burwell
Brigham
Sentinel
Edward Stewart
Gibler
Ladies of
St. Mary's Church
Joseph Barron
R. J. Burns
James O'Rourke
Bernard Fagan
Jerry Gordon, Jr
E. B. Carr_lodge
Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen
Blust
D. J. Reardon
Bert Craig
J. J. Collins
C. W
D. Fallon
J. L. Trueblood
John Griffin
Freeport Council
National Union
F.C. Vandervoot
Bloomington
C. C
C. C. Club
Albert Lichtenberger
Kate Jlanagan
Winneshirk Street
Margaret Hayes
Barry
Ontario
Canada
Geo. Hornberger
Jere Riordan, Jr
H. F. Brink
Norris
F. A. Guiler
R. G. Wilson
Ant
Lillian Stebbens
W. W
Cluts
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Hinds
Montana
Madisonian
Social Notes
Epworth League
Tommorrow
Messrs
J. H. Zimmer
Rockey
Reinhold
J. Neidermeyer
A. Neidermeyer
J. Eberle
Drs. Burns
Poling
Prudential
Rockford
Pecatonica Court
Old Temperance Hall
Florence Thayer
Jaatar
Nassau Ave
Brooklyn
Morwens
Davier Daug
Crem
Bestoe
Auer
Dr. Ayer
J. O. Ayer
Lowell
Maas
A. J. Karcher
Siddath
Havameyer & Elder
Owl
Dewey
California
Japan
Armour
S. Hermsmeier & Son
Galena ST
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