Personal records from Rockford and Chicago travel passes
Journal notes multiple social calls and travel plans. J F Hill spent a day in Rockford on business while W L Beals and Judge A J Clarity traveled to Chicago for morning business or legal matters. Myron Kurtz returned to China after visiting family. Katharine Doyle and Katharine Hill plan visits to Rockford Council Bluffs and Council Bluffs. Lida Golson leaves for Clinton Illinois after visiting. Leslie Clark visits from Armour Institute in Chicago. Mr and Mrs M E Scott return to St Louis then Cuba for winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Beals
Chicago
A. J. Clarity
Rockford
Louis H. Burrell
H. B. Witte
Baileyville
W. Mundhenke
Lida Golson
Brewster
Neb
Clinton
Leslie Clark
Armour Institute
M. E. Scott
Local notices and social events headlined in Shannon area
Rebekah lodge in Shannon plans reorganization while Ben Hur shadow social and dance occur at K of G hall tonight. Brown and Dollmeyer keep store open evenings this week. St Margaret's guild sets baking sale at Huenkemeier's grocery Saturday. J K P Fleming, ex Freeport resident now Lena, runs for West Point township tax collector in Republican primaries. Stephenson Court No 412 hosts Ben Hur party Feb 1. Young Women Workers of First Presbyterian to host roast beef supper Feb 6. Busy Bee Rebekah lodge to hold hard times social Saturday. 18 or 25 cents admission. Freeport King’s Daughters meet Friday with Mrs. Isabella C. Davis of New York to speak. Executive committee meets earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekah Lodge
Shannon
K. of G. Hall
Brown & Dollmeyer
St. Margaret’s Guild
Huenkemeier’s
Tribe of
Ben Hur
Rollaway Rink
First Presbyterian Church
Odd Fellows and
Rebekahs
Stephenson Lodge
Freeport City Union of
King’s Daughters
Isabella C. Davis
New York
Union
Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Debunked as Cure Claim
A controversial claim questions Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound promising cures for female ailments. The author counters by arguing the product's popularity stems only from merit and warns against misleading marketing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia K. Pinkspam
Special Saturday Meats Sale and Prices
Special cash bale on meats for Saturday only lists beat emoked skinned ham at 13c, chuck beef roast at 6 10c, round steak at 0sree 15c, best home made frankfurts 10c, home made bologna eight pounds 350, liver sausage, knockwurst, sauerkraut 70 qt, pickles 4b ea, pork sausage 10c, and miscellaneous veg and prices amid unclear lines including 196 Glenn BE and other garbled data.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gill
Jed
Fuss
Ago
Glenn BE
Indoor Circus a Bam of 1909 Y M C A Program
The Y M C A of Free Port Illinois announces its third annual indoor circus in the gym February 1 2 and 3 1909 directed by C E Smith and Chester C Wells with Beloit Wheaton and Be loit staff involvement. The show features a large cast of students and invited acts including Diedrick Pumpernickel Teddy the elephant Sam Dow as a strongman and a variety of gymnastic and daredevil numbers. The program lists many acts with nightly changes and a grand entrance by the Imperial Circus band.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diedrick Pumpernickel
Schneider
Hamm
Beloit
Teddy
Sam Dow
Sampson
Mah
THE
Young Men’s Christian Association
Freeport
Illinois
C. E. Smith
Chester C. Wells
Clarence W. Jones
Wheaton College
John A. Hamm
Beloit Y. M. C. A
Guy L. Rathbun
Beloit Y. M. GC .A
Imperial Circus
H. Brinkman
Carl W H. Davis
Oscar Seitz
William and
William
O'Toole
Frankermel
Blondinetti
Crewso and
Cruso
Next week features Shakespearian actor Frederick Warde in Hamlet
On the program's length encores are omitted and refreshments are available. Frederick Warde, renowned Shakespearian actor and lecturer, presents Hamlet next Tuesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Warde
Falls Dead At Pecatonica
John Meyers, 60, died suddenly in Pecatonica while returning to work after dinner. He collapsed on the street and was pronounced dead by Dr. Latham. Heart disease was listed as the cause. Survived by widow, two daughters Miss Henrietta and Miss Finn, and son. Meyers had long worked for Banker Knowlton and was well known in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pecatonica
John Meyers
Mr. Meyers
Henry
Dennis
Dre Latham
Knowlton
Henrietta
Finn
W. J. Bucklin
War on Opium Traffic Urged at Shanghai Conference
Special to the Journal from Washington reports that delegates from nearly all civilized nations will gather in Shanghai to discuss ending the opium trade. The United States proposes each nation investigates opium within its possessions to curb use, suppress trafficking, and coordinate steps to eradicate opium in the East, aiding China’s imperial campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Shanghai
Christendom
United States
India
Far East
China
Beloit Young Wife Dead
Mrs. Robert Arries of 900 Highland avenue Beloit Wis died at Emergency hospital following a brief illness from appendicitis. Married less than four months ago to her husband the loss is hard on him. She leaves her parents Thomas and Mrs Pope of South Beloit two brothers Thomas and Bert and two sisters Mrs F S Barr of Rockford and another married sister in Iowa. Her sister Iva wed Francis S Barr yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beloit
Wis
Robert Arries
Highland Avenue
Iva
Francis S. Barr
Rockford
Arries
Bertha Pope
Thomas Pope
South Beloit
Thomas
Bert
F. S. Barr
Iowa
Promise Exciting Games At Local Y M C A Tonight
Two fast and exciting basketball games are set for tonight at the local Y M C A building. Mt Morris Regulars and Freeport are evenly matched in a battle likely to decide supremacy, with Mt Morris having beaten the locals earlier this season. If the Yo team wins, a third game may be needed to settle honors. A curtain raiser features the High school and the second Y M C A team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Morris
Freeport
Dolls Reception At YMCA Delights Doll Lovers Tomorrow
Tomorrow afternoon the YMCA gym hosts a Doll Reception for girls who love dolls and their fans. The event runs from three to five with a playful "wedding" at 3445, followed by a luncheon for the dolls and their families. Public invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y.M.C. A
Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin Endorsed by Chicago Home
Dr Luella Underhill, medical superintendent of the Working Woman's Home of Chicago, endorses Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a mild reliable laxative for the whole family. A free sample offer is available by mailing address to Pepsin Syrup Co, 119 Caldwell Building, Monticello, Ill. The product sells at 60 cents per bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Pepsin Syrup Co
Caldwell Bldg
Monticello
Daily jour te delivers fragmentary archival item
A partial OCR fragment from an old Daily Jour paper notes delivery issues and possible archival gaps. The readable bits hint at a local event report but lack clear names, dates, or outcomes to identify a full story.
Freeport Club Deliberates Manager and Roster Changes
Freeport baseball directors held a meeting to discuss securing a manager as Skel Roach’s status remains unresolved. Major Lohr heads to Milwaukee for an adjourned league meeting. Forsythe signed to terms and may be active in pitching. Doc Cummins returns, Eddie Scott and Harmon uncertain to stay. Forsythe’s Freeport form hints at possible trade or sale to bolster the roster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport Baseball Club
Skel Roach
Lohr
Milwaukee
Forsythe
Roach
Doc Cummins
Eddie Scott
Harmon
Freeport
Henry Scheffner
Property Owners’ Association
Civic League
Rohrbaugh
Threeport
Graham
Northern Wisconsin and Minnesota clubs plan new Class C league
Invitations have been sent for a meeting in St Paul to form a new Class C league with Duluth Superior South St Paul Wausau La Crosse Stillwater Eau Claire and Winona likely to join. A Wausau fan estimates season attendance from these cities at 310 000 vs 210 000 in the WI league last season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
Minnesota
St. Paul
Duluth
Superior
South Sst. Paul
Wausau
la Crosse
Stillwater
Eau Claire
Winona
Strauch Tops Annapolis Midshipman Exam List
Harry A. Strauch of Thomson achieved the highest standing in the Annapolis Naval Academy midshipman examination. Emery Th Knett of Rochelle is named first alternate, and Virgil C. Stetson of Savanna is second alternate. The exam results will be transmitted to Congressman Lowden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annapolis Naval Academy
Harry A. Strauch
Thomson
Emery Th Knett
Rochelle
Virgil C. Stetson
Savanna
Congressman Lowden
Dine for Freeport Journalists Tonight at Troy Cafe
Newspaper men of Freeport are invited to dine at the Troy cafe tonight, hosted by the Citizens' Commercial association’s board of directors. Supper will be served at 6:80. The gathering aims to discuss proper methods for advancing Freeport and giving the town wider publicity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Troy
Citizens’ Commercial Association
Elgin Police Seek Pay Raise for Officers
Elgin police request higher pay, proposing eleven cents extra per day for officers. As detailed, the rank and file currently average about 2,380 dollars annually with a request of 2.50 daily increments, while Chief Younger earns 1,160 dollars yearly and seeks 1,200.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Police
Elgin
Younger
Blizzard Grips Freeport as Storm Worsens Weather
A sharp drop in temperature brings a blizzard to the area with rain, sleet, and snow since yesterday. Heavy snow covers Wisconsin towns like Madison and Dodgeville eight inches in Madison. rail wires suffer in Iowa. Freeport crews repair lines while streetcars run at rush hour causing crowded, dangerous conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Boreas
Wisconsin
Dodgeville
Madison
Illinois Central Railroad Company
Iowa
Freeport
Liquor Saloons Defy Pythian Sunday Closing Edict
Chicago needs to note that local Knights of Pythias members who run saloons plan to ignore the grand chancellor's order to close Sunday or face expulsion. Illinois leaders say obedience to state law is required, while many saloonkeepers remain in the order by claiming other roles or delays. The grand chancellor's directive, issued with Texas approval, demands names and business addresses of offending members by February 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Knights of Pythias
Springfield
Eugene E. Bone
Illinois Domain
Order
P. J. Carroll
de Molay Lodge No. 13
de Molay
Bone
Henry P. Brown
Clebourne
Texas
Pythian Knights
Illinois
Gleason in Bloomington Promotes Catholic Work
James J. Gleason of this city visits Bloomington distributing The Manual of the Holy Catholic Church in two volumes. The Bloomington Bulletin notes his visit and includes a cut, highlighting the author Rev. James J. McGovern, formerly pastor of Holy Trinity church in the early 1870s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gleason
Bloomington
James J. Gleason
Manual of the Holy Catholic Church
Bloomington Bulletin
Majestic Presents L Arlesienne Film Attracts Patrons
At the Majestic the Pathe film L Arlesienne shows today and tomorrow. The production, adapted from Alfonse Daudet, is portrayed by a skilled company whose performance closely follows the author’s tale to deliver a powerful drama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
IL Arlesienne
Pathe
Jalfonse Daudet
Church Given Away in Jordan Township
Sterling Jan 28 The United Brethren church of Christ received a church building and land valued at 5000 from the East Jordan Union church which has dissolved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sterling
United Brethren Church of Christ
Jordan Township
East Jordan
Debate Between Mayor Rose Looms in Milwaukee Challenge
Captain Jacob Hoofstitler of Sterling declares he will challenge Mayor Rose of Milwaukee to a public debate in Chicago on the liquor question. The Prohibition orator says the discussion will feature key points and differing views on liquor regulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose
Sterling
Jacob Hoofstitler
Milwaukee
Chicago
Members of First Presbyterian Church Remember Envelopes
Church members are reminded to place envelopes in use this Sunday as the church notes year end close and urges participation. the message reflects a period church giving appeal with limited readable details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Church
Cruel Employee Discharged at Northern Hospital for Insane
Thomas Brown a special attendant at the Illinois Northern Hospital for the Insane was discharged after allegedly rough handling a patient. Relatives demanded an investigation. officials say Brown was not vicious but several witnesses corroborated rough handling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin, TL
Illinois Northern Hospital For
Thomas Brown
Brown
Chisago
Podstata
Broga
Town board meeting to audit bills Tuesday evening
Town board schedules a regular meeting for auditing town bills on Tuesday at 7 30 p m. Citizens with claims against the town are asked to present them at once to the town clerk Michael Steffen in Galena and Va for verification and payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galena
Michael Steffen Townslerk
Lmtd
Kindling Wood for Sale in Limited Supply
Local ad notes limited supply of kindling wood for sale at 781 old Rehanes He carly with reference to Hoody Buggy Compede.
The Fighting Parson and The Warrens of Virginia at Grand
Amusements note two touring productions at the Grand. The Fighting Parson features a staged prize fight scene in a melodrama with John R. Preston in the title role, while The Warrens of Virginia stars Frank Keenan as General Buck Warren supported by Violet Rand Christine Norman and other noted players. Performances run matinee and night Saturday January 30 and Tuesday February 9 respectively at the Grand opera house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Opera House
Kid O’brien
W. F. Mann
John R. Preston
Warrens
Virginia
Frank Keenan
Jack Rance
Golden West
Buck
Keenan
Violet Rand
Christine Norman
William McVay
Ralph Keilard
C. D. Waldron
Charles C. Craig
Raymond L. Bond
Gilmore Scott
J. H. Greene
J. C. Hull
Frederick Watson
Willard Robertson
Movement hits farm study plan in Congress
Washington reports the Davia-Dolliver bill to subsidize supreme study in public schools faces opposition from the National Educational Association. Prof J Stanley Brown of Joliet, heading the Department of Secondary Education, argues agriculture should expand within existing systems due to cost and class implications. Illinois Horticultural Society backs national supervision of insecticides and fungicides, sending resolutions to Illinois lawmakers to support related bills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
National _Educational association
Department of Secondary Education
National Association
J. Stanley Brown
Joliet
Brown
Congress
Ilinois
Socialist candidate Fred Weisser for Rockford mayor
Fred Weisser, raised in Freeport and a longtime Socialist, has been nominated on the Socialist ticket for mayor of Rockford. He lived in Rockford until a few years ago and took a leading part in spreading socialist doctrine while in Freeport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred
Weisser
Rockford
Mr. Weisser
Freeport
Brunswick Balke Collender Co Advertising Notice
We make billiard and pool tables in Mission and other wood from 115 dollars up second hand tables from 100 dollars up. Buy direct from the factory with no commission agents. Northern Illinois traveling representative A J Bruns wick visits Freeport weekly. Address Brewster House or 263 265 Wabash Ave Chicago Ill. All inquiries answered. 1-27dlw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mission
Illinois
A. J.brunswick
Freeport
Brewster House
Brunswick-Balke
Collender Company
Wabash Avenue
Chicago
Ill
Harlem Tax Collection Notice by L A Brigham
Harlem town collector L A Brigham will be at the Sanford and Hartman lumber office on Saturdays to collect taxes. Residents should bring due amounts and account details for processing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L.A. Brigham
Harlem
Sanford & Hartman Lumber
Flour Wake Housewife Glad White Lily and Plymouth
Advertisement copy promoting Flour brands White Lily and Plymouth urging readers to ask their dealer for the products. The notice emphasizes breakfast baking appeal and household happiness from using the flour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Lily
Plymouth
Also Mentioned on This Page
Oie
Carrie Carrier
Keeport
Ae ‘Ks
TSN Dee Ee
Ap Athis
International Typoaphical Union
Bussmann
Fhereby
Kauten Berger
J. F. Hill
Myron Kurtz
John Klages
Charles City
Katharine Doyle
Margaret Doyle
A. Jebhardt
E. Paules
Clem Kaufman
Chiago
Otto Koehler
A. B. Fitch
Stewart and
Albert Eh
Katharine Hill
Council Bluffs
Marie Cornelius
J. K. P. Fleming
Lena
West Popint Township
Banker
Conference of Nations
Seel Roach
Frank Lohr
MIL
Waukee
Aed
Ners
Appleton
New Appleton Athletic Association
John Conway
George Baldwin
Henry Tuttrup
Ferguson
Fond du Lac
North Fond du Lac
Baseball Association
Wisconsin Central
Northwestern
Strauch IS
Annapolis
Pythian
Galena Avenue
Civic Leaguers
Ty W. F
I, Hou
Elgin Asylum
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!