Personal notices from the journal
Individuals plan or undertake brief trips to Chicago and other nearby cities for business visits, family visits, or to attend illness in families. Names include D. Be. Wescott Elmer Matter Mrs M J Hanley Bert Walker Robert Currier John Collman Mrs John Vaupel Martha Liechter Alma Paul A E Thomas George Landis Louis H Burrell Walter Mack Charles Bentley Patrick Goff W J Goff M L Parker C H Little Florence Rossman Jine Rossman
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Walker
Chicago
Robert Currier
Aurora
John Collman
John Vaupel
Dixon
Louis H. Burrell
U. S
Walter Mack
Charles Bentley
Patrick Goff
W. J. Goff
Salina
Kansas
M. L. Parker
Nevada
J. W. Pulford
Freeport M W A to hold important meeting Thursday
Freeport camp M W A schedules an important business meeting for Thursday evening. The Morrison Sentinel switches to tri weekly publication after more than a year as a weekly. Dr B A Steel to lecture at Em bury church next Wednesday evening February 3. Don’t forget the ate. The Sproph League of the German M E church plans a social at the parsonage tonight for members and friends. Savanna Times editor Ed Rippberger from Freeport gave an exhibition skate Saturday night. praised as a skilled wheels artist and a nationally known performer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport Camp
Morrison Sentinel
A. Steel
Embury Church
Sproph League
M. E. Church
Savanna Times
Ed. Rippberger
Freeport
Rippberger
Travel writer William Warns returns home from southwestern tour
William W. Warns has just returned home from an extended recreation tour through California Arizona and central Mexico. He studied the life and habits of natives of the tropical country and has been sharing his findings with friends around Rock City in recent days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William W. Warns
California
Arizona
Mexico
Rock City
Interurban Cars Delayed by Engine Break Down
A breakdown at the Bockford and Interurban power house delayed all cars for over four hours last night. The engine was repaired overnight and services resumed on schedule this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interurban
Bockford & Interurban Company
Funeral of Mrs. Catharine Wolfe Held in Red Oak
The funeral for the late Mrs. Catharine Wolfe who died Tuesday at Red Oak will be from the family home Thursday at 10:30 AM and at 11 AM from Belle Vue Cemetery. The English Reformed church pastor will officate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catharine Wolfe
Red Oak
Bellevue
Hnglish Reformed Church
January Weather Dallies as Ideal Skies Appeal North Illinois
Weather in the past week has been unusually mild for January, drawing interest in a winter resort feel. Officials avoid promising how long the warmth will last as cold snaps loom in the forecast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ilinois
Avil
MaMieli Lands Contract for City Building Project
Contractor Giacomo Mafiieli of Rockford awarded contract to construct a new center. Project value about 10,000, building to be stone and brick and slated for completion after demolition work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MaMieli
Giacomo Mafiieli
Rockford
Platteville Feir Dates For Recember Event
Fragmentary note notes a Platteville fair date in December with a reading event on a Saturday. Details are unclear but references a fair, date, and location planning.
Bond candidate for Freeport cappers manager
Rumor centers on Carl Bond, La Crosse Chronicle notes he may become manager of a Wisconsin Illinois league club. Freeport officials have not named him though clubs are pursuing him. Bond reportedly left for Racine after a telegram invited discussion on managing the Pretzels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Bond
Freeport
la Crosse
Blondie
Bond
la Crosse Chronicle
Wisconsin- Illinois
Pretzels
Tommy Schoonhoven
Freeport Baseball Club Hopes for Roach Manager Decision
Directors anticipate Skell Roach will reveal his plans within a day or two after an offer to manage the Freeport club. If Roach declines, negotiations will shift to other candidates. Once selected, the club will begin lining up a team for the coming season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport Baseball Club
Skell Roach
Roach
Fond du Lac May Quit Baseball Franchise Threatens
Fond du Lac faces a crisis as former owner Mr. Reinig withdraws from baseball duties and fans scramble to fund a buyout. President Moll works to stabilize affairs with a possible sale to Menominee or Marinette or even a league move to Milwaukee. Claude Elliott of the Indianapolis Western Association seeks manage ment, amid health issues. Wee Willie Wiser and Carl Becker linked as prospects for the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fond du Lac
Reinig
Moll
Menominee
Marinette
Milwaukee
Claude Elliott
Indianapolis Western Association
Indiana
Wee Willie Wiser
Carl Becker
Appleton Supports Ball Team With Season Bets
A traveling Appleton resident bragged of two $5 hats wagered on local baseball: a season attendance exceeding 25 000 and Appleton matching or surpassing Wausau's single Sunday attendance. Hope the Appletonian wins both bets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appleton
Wausau
Appletonian
Bright Spots lead in bowling tourney at Brunswick alleys
The Bright Spots remain undefeated with four wins after beating the Drexels last night. Bright Spots rolled 2,474 pins to the Drexels 2,224 with Kline posting the high game of 203. Team standings follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bright Spots
Brunswick
Drexels
Kline
A Horrible Hold-up and a Cure for Consumption
Washington, N. C. resident W. R. Lipscomb recounts his brother’s long battle with consumption and illness. He credits Dr King’s New Discovery with curing him after several doctors failed. The ad promotes relief for lung and bronchial issues and offers 50c and 1.00 trial bottles. Guaranteed by Joseph Emmert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Lipscomb
Washington, N. C
Dr. King
Joseph Emmert
Sterling Company to Resume Operations at Reopened Mill
The Royal Trust company of Chicago, named receiver for Illinois Straw Products in Sterling, announced the plant will be reopened and operated at full capacity. The Illinois Straw Products mill, described as the largest paper mill in the middle west, resumes activity following the receiver action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sterling Company
Sterling
Royal Truat Company
Chicago
Illinois Straw Products Company
Middle West
Unclear text from Marshall area notes
Fragmentary OCR report mentions individuals in Marshall region with unclear relations and a reference to a tree and a visit. Details are garbled, and the exact action, date, and entities are not decipherable from the readable snippet.
Plymouth housewife finds FL something new
A fragmented notice reports a Plymouth household matter involving a housewife and an unidentified FL product or service. Readable text is sparse, but the item centers on a domestic context and a consumer angle during a local period.
Buy of se requirements and pieces noted
A brief item records the purchase of certain requirements and components, detailing the acquisition as a noted transaction. It mentions the supplier and items but omits broader context, presenting a concise account of the buy and its scope.
Rev Father Cotter to Retire Over Ill Health After Ten Years
Rev. Father Michael Cotter pastor of St. Mary's Pecatonica resigns due to ill health after nearly ten years serving Pecatonica and its missions Seward Irish Grove and Durand. Bishop Muldoon weighs dividing the parish and scheduling two priests to sustain four locations with Sunday masses and sick calls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Cotter
St. Mary's Church
Pecatonica
Seward
Irish Grove
Durand
Muldoon
Father Cotter
Pecatonica Church
Cotter
Pecatonica and
Duran
Archdiocese of Chicago
P. J. McGuire
Rockford
Chicago
Father McGuire
Quigley
Signs Proclaim Wedding Of Freeport Lawyer
A wedding rumor is underscored by four signs on the attorney Charles H Green’s office door declaring Office Closed For the Week New Partner taken in Henceforth this firm will be We Us Co successors to T Co Contract of Partnership sealed by Rev B M Markley We Solicit Your Business We Need It Now The mystery notes a lighthearted hoax tied to a marriage news item in Freeport society pages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Charles H. Green
City
Mr. Green
We, Us & Co
T & Co
B. M. Markley
Seatees ine Hale Order Early Supply Limited
Fragmentary classified notice urging early orders and delivery details. Names unclear, mentions Belmont or Bemney Wogey as a contact. prohibits missing, emphasizes limited supply and load delivery terms.
Visits Old Scenes As Freeport Welcomes Mrs Brawley
Mrs Mary Rettzell Brawley widow of Francis W Brawley long linked to Freeport history visits the city she first saw in 1840. Now living in Sioux Falls she recalls Lincoln Douglas debates at her former home and enjoys discussions with old friends while touring the area’s growth and beauty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Mary Rettzell Brawley
Francis W. 3. Brawley
Lincoln and Douglas
Judge Stearns
Stephen A. Douglas
Brawley
W. H. Reitzell
Harlem Avenue
Presbyterian Church
German-born Freeport resident Joseph Sieferman dies at 82
Joseph Sieferman long time Freeport area resident died last night at St. Francis hospital after a lingering illness. He was born in Baden Germany on October 3 1827 and came to America in 1854. Sieferman leaves three children Barnard Weber Logan Kansas Mrs George Bangasser Florence and William of Lancaster County. Funeral will be Friday at his son’s Lancaster home at 9 30 and 10 30 from St Joseph's Church with Rev Kalvelage officiating. He was a member of St Joseph's church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Sieferman
St. Francis Hospital
Sieferman
Freeport
Lancaster Township
Chestnut Street
Mr. Sieferman
Germany
Baden
America
William
Lieferman
Barnard Weber
Logan
Kan
George Bangasser
Florence
Lancaster
St. Joseph’s Church
Father Kalvelage
Among the Lodges Martha Chapter organized at Elizabeth
The Martha Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star has been instituted in Elizabeth with a membership of thirty. Officers include Worthy Matron Delia V Overstreet Worthy Patron Frank Fraser Associate Matron Emma Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha
Order of the Eastern Star
Elizabeth
Delia V. Overstreet
Frank Fraser
Emma Smith
State Meeting of Eagles in Springfield 1900
Elaborate preparations mark the third annual session of the Illinois State Aerie of the Fraternal Order of Eagles. Springfield Aerie No. 437 hosts May 23 to 27, 1900, at Eagle's Hall corner Fourth and Jefferson to conduct state business and entertain with its reputation for royal hospitality.
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Eagles
Springfield
Illinois State Aerie
Order of Eagles
Springfield Aerie No. 437
Eagle’s Hall
Fourth and
Jefferson Streets
State Association
Parisian Sage Hair Restorer Claims Cures Dandruff
An advertisement touts Parisian Sage as an invigorating hair restorer that cures dandruff and stops falling hair. It promises a money back guarantee if it does not work and notes availability through Ww. F. Jungkung at 50 cents a bottle, with maker Giroux Mfg. Co. of Buffalo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Europe
New York City
F. Jungkung
Gman
Giroux Mfg. Co
Buffalo
Freeport Girls Enter Rockford Declamation League
Freeport High school girls agree to enter a Rockford College declamation contest, with delegates to be chosen within two weeks. The plan mirrors Beloit College and the high school debate league, inviting nearby towns such as Elgin, West Aurora, Janesville, Beloit and Belvidere to join.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockford College For Girls
Freeport High School
Rockford College
Fulwider
Rockford
Freeport
Beloit College
Health remedy promoted by Chicago Working Woman's Home
Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin is extolled as a mild reliable laxative for the whole family. Luella Underhill of the Working Woman's Home endorses it and offers a free sample by mail from the Pepsin Syrup Co. 119 Caldwell Building, Monticello, Illinois. bottles sell for 50 cents and one dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Pepsin Syrup Co
Caldwell
Wanted Stenographer For Right Party Work
Experienced lady stenographer sought for steady position with right party. Must write good hand and be reliable. Journal reference 1-26d1w indicates filing note.
Bay of Freeport Merchants Meet Your Price Needs
Bay of Freeport merchants advertise they understand customer requirements and offer prices that meet those expectations, aiming to attract shoppers with competitive value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bay of Freeport
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Aily Journal
Fortes
TSN Ae Canal
Freeport Journal
International Typographical Union
August Bussman
D. BE. Wescott
Elmer Matter
M. J. Hanley
Coleman
Martha Liechter
Alma Paul
Lena
Naomi Ditzler
A. E. Thomas
Cobb, Wic
George Landis
Bloomington
Orin Landis
C. H. Little
Mr. Little
Jine Florence Rossman
Frank Pa
Clementine
Alphena Miller
Lima
Ohio
Platteville
Freeport Canners
Member
Lacrosse
Aggregation
Skell Road
Appleton Chesty
Bowling League
J. T. Fargher
Y. A. Club
Teddy
Dr. Neidigh
Philippines
Charles Wilcox
Clarence Young
Clarence Jones
Freeport Association
Wheaton College
Guy I. Rathbun
Beloit Y. M. C. A
Rathbun
John A. Hamm
Beloit
Aml
Cinderella
Prince Charming
Dolls
Jack-in
Willia Weiss
Lim Meise
Marshall Equaty
Plymouth
Mabal
Gilmartin
Woodstock
Ryan
St. Charles
Maurice Dorney
Morrison
Mary Remhll Rawley
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Dandrupp
F. Dungkunz
Tartar
League OF High Schools
Illinois
Galena St
Geo
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