Social notes from Freeport and nearby towns
A stream of visits and travel marks the day with residents and visitors from Chicago Beloit Lena Freeport Lena Warren Rockford and other towns. Notable mentions include Mr and Mrs H S Capron in Princeton and Mrs W L Fuller in LaSalle. Mary Searles and daughters from Poplar Grove visit the Chappel household as services and greetings unfold across the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de Rawleigh
Chicago
John Fontan
Dubuque
Eiditofgharies Piper
Lena
Freeport
A. V. Clingman
Spire
F. T. Smith
Boone County
Hall
Toledo
Ohio
H.s.capron
Princeton
C. B. Bidwell
W. L. Fuller
LaSalle
George Ennenga
New York
Luella Bues
Chisago
F. B. Burbank
W. A. Chappel
Dora
Mabel
Capron
Y M C A Boys Conference Meet at Rockford
Over a hundred boys from Freeport Janesville Beloit Belvidere attend the Y M C A building in Rockford for the first conference meet. The program includes athletic contests, basketball games Rockford vs Belvidere Freeport vs Janesville, a dinner, a gospel meeting addressed by Hon Frank S Regan, a conference, and final basketball finals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockford
Freeport
Janeaville
Beloit
Belvidere
Rockford Boys
Janesville
Frank S. Regan
Sterling inventor perfects a seed corn grader
J A De Graff of Sterling has completed an invention for patent and believes it a sound business idea. The seed corn grader is a box about 12 by 18 inches with parallel wire rods at the bottom forming a sieve. Larger kernels are kept back producing a uniform grade and aiding planting machines. The device is claimed to increase corn yield by five to ten bushels per acre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. de Graff
Sterling
Two Wills Probated In County Court
The will of the late peer J. Shook is probated. Under its provisions $200 and the deceased’s household furniture and clothing go to Anna EB Mackey, and $5 is to be shared among Rose Ann Altenbern’s children. Real estate proceeds are split among Kate Sheeny Anna B Mackey Mary Mullarkey Elma Snyder and James Killen. W F Goddard named executor. John A Marten leaves all to his wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Shook
Anna EB. Mackey
Rose Ann Altenbern
Kate Sheeny
Anna B. Mackey
Mary Mullarkey
Elma &E. Snyder
James Killen
W. F. Goddard
John A. Marten
Ridott
Interurban Agent Handles Opera House Tickets
A. C. Knorr, manager of the Grand Opera house, has arranged with the Rockford and Interurban company to act as his ticket agent. People in small towns along the interurban can phone orders to the city agent for prompt processing. The interurban will reserve the last car for theatre parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Knorr
Grand Opera House
Rockford & Interurban Company
Richardson Sues for 25000 Over Mining Shaft Injury
James E. Richardson of Stockton files a district court suit at Galena against Black Hawk Mining Co of Elizabeth to recover 25000 for personal damages. He fell to the bottom of a deep shaft while being hoisted, sustaining injuries once thought fatal. A fellow worker also fell but suffered only minor injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James E. Richardson
Stockton
Galena
Black Hawk Mining Company
Elizabeth
Richardson
Whist Players of Freeport to Meet Galena Club
The Freeport Whist club led by H S Webster L L Munn Jr C F Hildreth R K Farwell and ladies depart at 11 this morning to play the Galena Whist club this afternoon. Galena’s club roster includes David Sheean T J Sheean Dr. George Blish Mr Barbour Mrs Glessner Mrs Crawford Miss Bird and Miss Newhall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galena
Freeport Whist
H.S. Webster
L. L. Munn, Jr
C. F. Hildreth
R. K. Farwell
J. Adamison
W. E. Boyington
Galena Club
David Sheean
T. J. Sheean
George Blish
Barbour
Glessner
Crawford
Miss Bird
Miss Newhall
Funeral for Mrs Caro line Guenther at residence
The funeral of the late Mrs Caro line Guenther was held this afternoon at 2 o'clock from the residence. Rev Traeger officiated and the bearers were John Rotzler Adam Becker Fred Gable Jacob Pfender George Leithner and Conrad Cramer.
Railroad Casualties in Three Months
An interstate commerce commission bulletin reports that in July August and September last year steam railroads in the United States saw 1 063 killed and 16 386 injured among passengers and employees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interstate Commerce Commission
United States
Fractured Great Toe Incident in Fond du Lac Visit
C H Bruegger of Fond du Lac Wisconsin visiting J L Rogera home fell on stairs last evening and fractured his right great toe He will be laid up for several weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Bruegger
Fond du Lac
Wis
J. L. Rogera
Knights of Pythias Lodge Meet in Freeport Tonight
Freeport lodge No 452 Knights of Pythias will meet Monday evening to exemplify the amplified third degree. All Knights of Pythias are cordially invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Knights of Pythias
Licensed to Wed Arthur EF and Pearl City couple
Arthur EF Bicker and Anna C Brinkmeier from Shannon plan marriage in Pearl City with license filed. The registrant pair shows ages .27 and 24 respectively, marking a forthcoming nuptial event under local permits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur EF
Bicker
Pearl City
Anna C. Brinkmeier
Shannon
Local events and notices from Seward and church groups
Gibler's orchestra played for a dancing party at Seward last evening. Stephenson county Farmer's Institute officers met this afternoon and audited the accounts. You are invited to attend the Epworth league service at First M E church Sunday at 6 30 pm. Leaders Cora Matter and Ruth Long. Miss Mabel Ryan will sing He Leadeth Me by Ashton. Meetings are of great interest and the crowd is hoped for. Long service begins at 6 30 pm sharp. Strangers will receive a cordial welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephenson County Farmer's Institute
Epworth League
M. E
Cora Matter
Ruth Long
Mabel Ryan
Y Ashton
Piano savings offer at W. W. Kimball Co
An advertisement claims buying a piano at W. W. Kimball Co at 18 Galena Street saves from $50 to $175. The contact number 1-2708 is provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Kimball Co
Galena Street
Yeep
A Soldier's Choice and Moonshiner Tale Reflections
The piece contrasts a Bis marck anecdote about a gallant soldier choosing a cross over thalers with a critique of moonshine fiction. It argues real moonshiners produce poor whisky and worse manners, unlike witty noble figures, and suggests writers should portray moonshiners more accurately and less romantically.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Globe Neworrat
Birthday Party and Social Gatherings Featured in Town
A birthday party for Little Miss Margaret Wagner drew about thirty young guests with games and gifts. Mrs O H Dorman and Mrs Arch Youngs hosted a large card party with euchre and favors for attendees. Wagner book bindery staff enjoyed a sleighing party followed by lunch at the Troy cafe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Wagner
Otto Wagher
High Street
Margaret
O. H. Dorman
Arch Youngs
W. H. Foll
J. R.'‘Cowley
Wagner Bookbindery
Troy Cafe
Ministerial Association Meeting Time Change
The Ministerial association will hold its regular meeting on Monday at 4 0 3 0 instead of 3 p m Rev E Lee Fleck of Dixon will be present and speak to the association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Lee Fleck
Dixon
Loss of Canate and the Hindu caste restoration issue
In 1766 Lord Clive and Mr. Verelst pressed the English government to restore a Hindu man who had been forced to swallow cow broth and thereby forfeited his caste. Brahman leaders gathered in Kishnagar and Calcutta, studied ancient records, but declared no precedent allowed restoration. The man died soon after of a broken heart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Clive
Mr. Verelst
Hindoo
Kishnagar
Calcutta
Sydney Smith
Eisanys
Early mechanics faced disdain from philosophers
Ancient thinkers viewed invention as vulgar and Archimedes dismissed mechanical work as mere geometry games. When Eudoxus and Archytas pursued mechanics, Plato denounced them for corrupting geometry by turning it into physical practice. Inventors and mechanics were long undervalued as military arts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archimedes
Eudoxus
Archytas
Plato
Suffering Women Treated At Home With Simple Cure
A letter from Notre Dame Indiana offers a home treatment for female ailments including ulcers and reproductive issues. It promises full instructions and a cure for about 13 cents a week, asking readers to share with other sufferers and address responses to M Summers in Boz 405 Notre Dame Ind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Notre Dame La&oy
Iask
M. Summers
Boz
Notre Dame
Ind
Also Mentioned on This Page
F. A. Read
Otto Wagner
Galena St. Tagatt
W.j.young & Co
German Bank
Hermsmeier
Snyder’s
Freeport Corn
Rnialle
California
Minnesota
Brothers Min
Saving Department of State Bank
Mary Feronde
Miss Uth Lapp
Hleevy
Majorie Stanchfield
Mrs. Gingrich
Grangeville Filngsi
Etta Ottenhausen
Florence
Edward Ploeger
Interurban
August Meierkort
Gibler
Seward
Madison Peters
Bismarck
Hans
Ners
Mi Mia
Lichtenber
G. Wifte. the Fo Cowie Out-Of-Town Gents Were Préaeht: Mr. and Mrs. D. A
Heeles
Ellen Waggoner
W. Shea
Social Notes
Inventors
Vesta and Draers
Merode Sik
Wool Union
Court House
F. Hildreth
City Hall
Gall
Douglas Avenue
Illinois
Fiurge Manufacturing Co
J. H. Moore
Mason & Hamlin
Conover
Cable
Kingsbury
Wellington
Albertson & Stemm
Galena St. Opp
N.Y. House
New
Secondbhand
Brown
Dollmeyer
DR. Davis
Stoskopt
Sowth Gatena Ave
Ata
C. F. Nieman
Stephenson St
Burrell Bros
Palace
Schoeffel & Brogkhausen
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