Coming Events and Social Dates Listed
Feb events include Elizabeth Cheney recital at Masonic temple under Women’s club auspices. Dancing school at Lexington hall on Feb 2. Indoor circus at Y MLC Feb 1 2 8. Illustrated lecture at Embury church Feb 3 by Dr A Steel Home Life in Dixie During the War. Dance and card party at St Mary’s hall Feb 8. Policemen sixth annual pall at Masonic temple Feb 10. Germania society stag party Feb H. Fixcelstor lodge of Masons masters night Feb 1p. Colonial ball Feb 22 by D A R Germania masquerade ball Feb 22 Card party G T A to B of TAB March 17.
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Elizabeth Cheney
Masonic Temple
Joe Fifers
Laxington Hall
Embury Church
A. Steel
Dixie
St. Mary's Hall
St. Mary's Choir
Germania Society
Fixcelstor Lodge of Masons
Coloniial
G.T. A
B. of
Grand Opera House Patrons In For Stage Shows
The Grand Opera House presents a January matinee and evening performance of The Fighting Parson on the ninth. In February patrons can attend Paid in Full on the eighth and The Warrens of Virginia on the ninth.
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Warrens
Virginia
Ignorance of Good Citizens Prompts Civic Alarm
The article argues that two months before city elections Freeport voters lack essential knowledge of finances including debt limits tax rates and assessments. It cites examples from trials in midwestern cities showing how well-educated citizens neglect local fiscal facts and warns that taxpayer ignorance fuels graft and poor governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civic League
Freeport
J. H. McFarland
American Civic Association
National Municipal League
United States
Bonaparte
Panama Canal
Can You Answer What Makes a Truly Informed Citizen
A call for civic literacy urges citizens to know assessed valuations, debt levels, sinking funds, tax rates, and splits for city school and county uses before voting on local finances. It argues voters must seek details on valuations, bond terms, interest, and maintenance costs to be truly fit to vote.
Lakota Club Members Brave Snow for West Freeport Smoke
In West Freeport last night the Lakota club and many friends gathered at a cottage for a smoker despite a furious storm. About 35 attendees enjoyed club quartet songs, shared travel stories around the antique fireplace, played cards, and ended with a banquet in the dining room.
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West Freeport
Club Quartette
Masquerade Party Honors Miss Edith Marks Before Her Move
Miss Mildred Briggs hosted a masquerade on Dewey Avenue for friends in honor of Miss Edith Marks who departed for Michigan City Ind to establish a new home. The evening featured games and various amusements ending late. Refreshments were served.
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Mildred Briggs
Dewey Avenue
Edith Marks
Michigan City
Ind
Willl Be Happy Gathering
The Postal Employes Social club, a forty five member organization, will enjoy a chicken supper tonight at Bjust's hall.
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Postal Employes Social Club
Official standings of midshipman candidates named by superintendent
Superintendent Grove released the official standings of the competitive examination for midshipman. Harry H. Strauch Thomson 77 3 11 Em ery B. Nelf Rochelle 75 10 11 Vir gi C Stetson Savanna 74 6 11 Dick Fry Freeport, too young for candidacy, scored 799 11 in mental exam and topped all. The first named will receive the appointment with the next two as alternates in order.
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Grove
Harry H. Strauch
Thomson
Emery B. Nelf
Rochelle
Virgi
C. Stetson
Savanna
Dick Fry
Freeport
Will Probated in Harlem Court for George Kohl Estate
The county court probates the last will of George Kohl of Harlem. A bequest is left to his daughter Cora Hutmacher and her husband for care during the illness. The remaining estate is to be divided equally among Kohl’s children and the children of his deceased daughter.
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George Kohl
Harlem
Cora J. Hutmacher
Odd Fellows Host Busy Bee Social Tonight
Notice invites Odd Fellows members and families to a Busy Bee social this evening with admission set at 13 cents, or two for 26 cents.
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Odd Fellows
Busy Bee
Divorce Granted Over Ill Temper and Bad Breath
Western judge grants divorce citing ill temper and bad breath. Ad claims Dr. King's New Life Pills would have prevented it by curing constipation causing bad breath and liver trouble. Pills banish headaches and chills, 25 cents at Joseph Emmert's.
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Dr. King
Joseph Emmert
Public notice in Stephenson County court 1909 case
Public notice announces a pending cause in the Circuit Court of Stephenson County Minnesota. The conservator Bacon G Cooper sues Oliver P Sheckler and many Sheckler relatives to be returnable at the first March term held at Freeport Court House on the first Monday of March 1909. WL Alstevens block of the Circuit Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephenson County
Minos
Bacon G. Cooper
Alticlo
John TY. Sheckler
Oliver P. Sheckler
Catherine K. Gindfelter
Martha I. Sheckler
Mary A A. Drake
Melinda Sheckler
Milford Potter
Della Bishop
Mary Sheckler
Hamlin H
WL Alstevens
Circuit Court
Dental thief strikes two dentists offices in daytime raid
A thief entered the office of Dr. FE L Griffith Friday afternoon, stealing gold from a dental tray while the larger valuables remained secure in the safe. Griffith suspects the intruder used a duplicate key, gaining access at noon and returning at 1 PM without detection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. L. Griffith
FE. L. Griffith
B.L. Tyler
Griffith
Sol
Personal Visit and Local Travel Notices
Peter Koechler and daughter Helen visit Chicago briefly while Flora Mayer travels to Forreston for Sunday with friends. David B. Graham returns from a week in Chicago and Madison. J L Schaeffer of Oregon visits Freeport before heading to Dakota to see relatives. Mr and Mrs Fred Hamilton of Winslow visit John Tefft in the city. O K E Heard Jr. attends production of The Merry Widow in Rockford tonight. Mrs Andy Harrigan and Mrs Wardlow of Polo visit Mrs O W Smith. Miss Katharine Killey returns to Elkhart Ind after staying with Mr and Mrs William Fargher. Edward D Ross wife and baby return to Ottawa after weeks with Frank Roas family. Mrs Walter Hea and Miss Ella Flachtemeier sail Monday to Oblong to visit Mrs Hea’s parents, formerly of the city. Mrs Roy Hough leaves for Oklahoma City, accompanied as far as Newton by Hon A Bergman for a few days with relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward D. Ross
Ottawa
Frank Roas
Walter Hea
Ella Flachtemeier
Oblong, Sr
Euterpeans Shift Meeting To Monday Night
The Euterpeans will meet with Mrs H D Bentley Monday night instead of Tuesday Mrs Butler will play The Comforting circle of King's Daughters holds a regular business meeting at Mrs Re B Silver home Monday afternoon at 2 30 Members of the First Presbyterian church are reminded to bring in January envelopes as the year closes and a full report is desired
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Euterpeans
H. D. Bentley
First Presbyterian Church
Balzer Held on Insanity Charge After Custody by Sheriff Milner
David B K Balzer of 234 Douglas avenue was taken into custody last evening by Sheriff Milner on the charge of insanity. The incident followed reports of erratic behavior and was processed under local civil procedure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David BK. Balzer
Douglas Avenue
Milner
Edna Meyers Dislocates Knee After Icy Slip
Miss Edna Meyers of Washington Street slipped on an icy sidewalk near her home last night and dislocated her left knee. She received first aid at the scene and was to be treated at a local clinic. She lives alone and was later reported resting under medical care.
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Edna Meyers
Washington Street
Unclear incident near stairway involving Dr Barétow
Dr Barétow slipped near a stairway at She 'Warbox, causing a shoulder dislocation as foggy conditions and blur hindered the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Beretow
Dr. Barétow
Spitework and Unwarranted Arrests Highlight Jail Case
Grand Jury probes Courtney and Miller held on a robbery charge after a wallet with 420 dollars, checks, and cash vanished from Joe Dreibelbis in the city jail. Knipfel and Hickory were found not guilty after police contention that spite work caused their arrest. Dreibelbis demands recovery of missing money as officers tighten search rules in jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adam Knipfel
M. H. Hickory
Justice Janssen
Mr. Hickory
Knipfel
Hickory
Courtney
Miller
Joe Dreibelbis
Janssen
Oneco
Dreibelbis
Mr. Dreibelbis
Gaithman
Arlesienne at Majestic Delights Freeport Audiences
Review hails Arlesienne as a near perfect moving picture. Set in France a country youth loves a girl, she is courted, a jealous rival surfaces, a note shatters trust, the man descends into despair and ends his life. The Majestic will show it again tomorrow with their usual program.
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Arlesienne
Freeport
France
The
Majestic
Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad Fostered by Legal Oath
Frank J. Cheney declares as senior partner of F. J. Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio that the firm will pay one hundred dollars for every case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Notarized on December 4th with promise of testimonials and details on Hall's products and constipation remedy.
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Yrate
City OF Toledo
Lucas County
Frank J. Cheney
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Frank J.qohenby
Bargain Window at Emerick Barrett Jewelers This Week
Bargain window advertised by Emerick Barrett and Co jewellers features reduced prices on 1 26d56 ork sausege 10¢ per pound and Hause cured fans tae per pound at Maun's Piusage Factory Saat.
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Emerick, Barrett & Co., Jewelers
Ork
Vt Maun’s
Piusage Factory Saat
Wisconsin Illinois league notes draft 128 game schedule
Frank Lander and President Moll will submit drafts of schedules at Sundays directors meeting. Moll's plan calls for 128 games with May 6 to Sept 12 as the season span. Green Bay likely opens at Rockford Appleton at Freeport Racine at Madison Fond du Lac at Oshkosh. Rockford arranged to acquire George Bubser from Oshkosh. Marinette or Menominee ready to take Fond du Lac franchise if funds falter.
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Milwaukee
Frank Lander
Moll
Green Bay
Rockford
Appleton
Freeport
Racine
Madison
Fond du Lac
Oshkosh
Peight Runs For City Clerk In Republican Nomination
Charles W. Peight is a Republican candidate for city clerk with papers in circulation signed by many supporters. A Stover shops molder with wide connections, Peight is described as a strong contender likely to win the post with active backing from friends and Republican circles.
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Charles W. Peight
Peight
Stover
Young Clark Eichelberger Seen in Post Photograph Contest
Clark Eichelberger received a telegram from the Saturday Evening Post asking him to mail a photo today. Though no prize is stated, friends are urged to buy from Clark and his agents this afternoon and evening. The city shows keen interest in the energetic youngster’s apparent success.
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Clark Eichelberger
Saturday Evening Post
Clark
Local Health Bulletin Improves Several Patients
Mrs. J. O. Cain of Centennial is greatly improved after illness. Mrs. John Van Dyke, who had surgery at St. Francis hospital, is much better today. Christian Keister, previously critical, shows slight improvement, and Mrs. Katharine Rauch improves after days of illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. O. Cain
Centennial
John van Dyke
St. Francis Hospital
Christian Keister
Katharine Rauch
Good Crop of Logs Reported by Local Operators
Thomas Rocky and William Matter with W E Boyington, former county circuit clerk, return from Morse Friday night. They describe a very successful logging crop on Boyingtons tract, with interest from several Freeport residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Rocky
William Matter
W. E. Boyington
Morse
Messrs
Rocky
Matter
Boyington
Citizens' Commercial Association Monthly Meeting Notice
The regular monthly meeting of the Citizens' Commercial Association will be held at the city ball on next Tuesday evening. All members are urged to attend as reports from several committees will be presented.
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Citizens’ Commercial Association
To Locate at Grand Rapids
Mrs. O. J. Bunkle and daughter left this morning for Grand Rapids Michigan where they will make their home Mr. Bunkle left the city weeks ago and has accepted a position there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Rapids
O. J. Bunkle
Mich
President Helps Orphans at Macon Home
The President of the Industrial and Orphans' Home in Macon Georgia reports Electric Bitters has aided nine years of use. He calls it excellent for stomach liver and kidney troubles and a top family medicine. It invig orates organs purifies the blood aids digestion and appetite. Best for female complaints. Only 50c at Joseph Emmert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Industrial and Orphan’s Home
Macon
Joseph Emmert
Town Board Meeting Sets Bill Auditing Session
Town board holds a regular meeting on Tuesday evening February 2 at 7 30 for auditing bills. Citizens with claims against the town urged to present them at the clerk's office City drug store corner Galeng and Van Buren streets. Clerk Michael Steffen announces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Drug Store
Carper Galeng
van Buren
Michael Steffen Yowu
Kindling Wood for Sale At Henney Buggy Co
Fire starting wood offered by Henney Buggy Co at two dollars per load delivered. Call old phone number 781 to place orders, limited supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henney Buggy Co
I- Lw
Nally Journal Delivered During Week for Ten Cents
The Nally Journal offers home delivery across the city at a rate of 10 cents per week. The service promises prompt daily issues and reliable circulation to readers in all neighborhoods.
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The
Nally Journal
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Journal Patterns
Pattern Department
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Journal Pattern
F. A. Read
Edw. Allington, Jr
Shawly
Alma M. Waldecker
S. Galena Ave
Freeport, Ill
Clifton Hotel
Chicago St
Douglas Ave
Grand Opera House
Civic League Communica
Tle
Alame
Lakota Club
Rop, Eckert
J. Laible
Adams Street
Mackay Building
Rice
Chase, Seybold
Hackley
Boltwood
Carlisle
Concord
Peter Koechler
Helen
Chicago
Flora Mayer
Forreston
David B. Graham
J. L. Schaeffer
Oregon
Dakota
Fred Hamilton
Winslow
This City
John Tefft
O. KE. Heard, Jr
Andy Harrigan
Wardlow
Polo
City
O. W. Smith
Katharine Killey
Elkhart
William Fargher
City Prison
Courtney and Miller
Weal
A. W.gy.eason
Hall
Acta
Cheney & CQ
Tomas Ohio
Pierce
Mystic
Serf & Haight
BROWN
Dollmeyer
Wisconsin
M. W. Cowley
Stephenson St
Iggerrate Village
IW. J.young & Coj Books
Ee Eewin Opp
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