Personal Record of Local Social and Business Visits
Fred Mayer returned this morning from Lena. A G L Osborne of Monroe spent the day in Freeport. Johnson of Moline was a business caller here today. F H Wheeler of Joliet transacted business here today. W C Chesbro of Joliet was a business caller here today. R W Mannon of Lena visited Evarts on professional business. Miller, the Red Oak merchant, spent the day in Freeport. Judge Heard left for Dixon to hold court. F S Ridgway journeyed to western Illinois on business. J G F Kambach of Racine called on friends here last evening. M A and L H Fonda and Oscar Nelson of Rockford called on Freeport friends last evening. Mrs H A Snyder and Miss Nellie Gibbs of Orangeville were guests of Freeport friends last evening. F C Ebrecht, visiting Freeport, returned to Chicago this morning. Mr and Mrs F A Smith and their little daughter left this morning for Springwater New York, former home. Harry Hineline and Charles Slimmer left for Forreston to present a moving picture show tonight and tomorrow. Mrs Bell Harper, guest of her daughter in this city, left this morning for Galesburg to visit her son.
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A. GL. Osborne
Monroe
Freeport
Johnson
Moline
F. H. Wheeler
Joliet
W. C. Chesbro
R. W. Mannon
Lena
Dr. Neidigh
Evarts
Miller
Red Oak
Heard
Dixon
F. S. Ridgway
Illinois
J. G. F. Kambach
Racine
M. A
L. H. Fonda
Oscar Nelson
Rockford
H. A. Snyder
Nellie Gibbs
Orangeville
F. A. Smith
Springwater
Smith
Harry Hineline
Charles Slimmer
Forreston
Bell Harper
R. V. Garretson
Galesburg
Circus King Robbins Dead In Chicago Home
Col Burr Robbins last of old school show men dies at 10 Robbins Terrace after a long life in the circus. Born Utica October 18 1837 he left schooling to pursue show business rising from a Shingles packer to a famed all round animal trainer. Survived by wife Nett Robbins son W B Robbins daughter Mrs John Logerman. Funeral from his North Shore home. Robbins built forties of land in Chicago and ranches from the Rockies to Alleghenies through real estate profits.
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Chicago
Col
Burr Robbins
Robbins Terrace
Col. Robbins
Utica
N. Y
Nett W. Robbins
W. B. Robbins
John H. Logerman
Robbing
Baldwin University
Western Reserve
Cleveland
Milwaukee
Clark Street
Robbins
Illinois Central Station
Ife
Canal Street
Charles Fish
Fish
Jie
North Shore
Scheel
Alwass
Farima
Rocky Mountains
Alleghenies
Meat Market for Sale by Harris and Bennetham
Meat market offered for sale by Harris and Bennetham, Stephenson Street. Old established business, good trade, sacrifice price. Harris plans to move to Wisconsin and Bennetham retires. cash or small installments considered. Haggis & Bennetham, on Les] w.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank B. Harris
Eli Bennetham
Harris & Bennetham
Stephenson Street
Harris
Wisconsin
Kennetham
Haggis & Bennethum
Les
Jacksonville Dry Drive Prompts Local Business Claims
A long lettered debate on dry laws in Jacksonville cites Springfield reports and local merchants claiming saloon banishment boosts business. Shoemakers report December gains, while others note former saloons convert to soft drinks and lunch rooms. The piece includes petitions, political forecasts, and a mayoral letter praising prohibition.
Local option doubts weigh on Jacksonville mayor
Mayor C P Widmayer of Jacksonville replies to Freeport official, noting local option would not pass if voted today. He cites loss of license revenue, bootlegging, and inability to fund enforcement, predicting a poll and wheel tax may be needed to cover finances. He mentions churches and evangelists influenced the local option move and outlines revenue challenges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacksonville
Dittmar
C. J. Dittmar
Freeport
Cpr Widmayer
Anti-sialoon Notes on bank employee rules debate
A reader cites editorials in the Journal and Chicago papers arguing temperance rules for bank workers. They question enforcement limits, noting banks ban saloons and race tracks but allow drinking at clubs or homes. The letter warns against overreach, suggesting similar concerns about Sunday school workers and thefts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bifth Avenue Bank
New York
Chicago
Pineules promise relief for rheumatism and back pain
Advert shows Pineules as a guaranteed remedy for back ache and rheumatic pain. Offers a 50 dose program for 4 dollars with four single doses at bedtime. Sold by N. J. Moogk and C. P Guenther.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. J. Moogk
C. P Guenther
Notice on meats and prices at Merch & O'Brien
Notice states Tiam What Aa Gatman and Are mour's star meats priced at 11 and 12 cents per pound, picnic hams at 6 cents per pound, and all meats sold at a reasonable price. Merch & O'Brien, 124 Chicago St, both phones listed.
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Aremour
Merch & O'Brien
Chicago St
Marie Barnist Piano Studio at 58 Oak Place
A local piano studio run by Miss Marie Barnist is noted at 58 Oak Place. The record fragment lists the studio name and address with a date fragment 12 10dt unclear.
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Marie Barnist
Oak Place
Mid winter Circus Y M C A Feb 3 4 5
Mid winter circus event announced by Y M C A with performances on February 3 4 and 5 featuring shows for families and community audiences. Included are dates times and venue details for local residents to attend.
Park development praised by Freeport nurseryman
John M. Wise, a well known Freeport nurseryman, urges adoption of a robust park system. He argues parks will promote city growth, enhance property values, attract tourists and residents, and showcase natural beauty with modest cost through proper landscape work. He cites benefits seen in neighboring cities and commends civic efforts by the Freeport Woman's Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Civic League
Sloopeston, Jr
Ds Nordeet
Kloupeston
Mattoon
John M. Wise
Freeport
Stephenson
Preeport Woman's Club
Washington Senate Advances Overtime Pay Bill for Letter Carriers
Washington January 830 After years of effort to win recognition for overtime pay, a bill to provide such compensation passed the senate and goes to the house. With Post Office Department support, opposition in the house is unlikely. Read totals show payments to carriers in Aurora Belleville Bloomington Cairo Chicago Danville Decatur Evanston Freeport Galesburg Jacksonville Joliet Kankakee LaSalle Mattoon Moline Bloomington Monmouth Oak Park Ottawa Pekin Peoria Quincy Rockford Rock Island Springfield Sterling Streator Waukegan.
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Washington
Congress
Senate
House
Aurora
Belleville
Bloomington
Cairo
Chicago
Danville
Decatur
Evanston
Freeport
Galesburg
Jacksonville
Joliet
Kankakee
LaSalle
Mattoon
Moline
Mon Imouth
Oak Park
Ottawa
Pekin
Peoria
Quincy
Rockford
Rock Island
Springfield
Sterling
Streator
Waukepan
Freeport High School Size Noted in Illinois Ranking
Superintendent S. Ek Raines reports a Chicago letter stating Freeport High School is the 14th largest in the state by size, when compared to town size, with Chicago as the largest. The sender, Paul V. Bacon, notes the ratio and offers congratulations on the fact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. EK. Raines
Freeport
Ilinois
Chicago
Raines
Tilinois
Paul V. Bacon
Birthday Celebration Marks Merck's Twenty-Sixth Anniversary
Edward J Merck, a German descended meat market partner of John O'Brien, hosted a birthday gathering with a dozen friends from finance and business. A detailed program featured music, speeches, and a roast pig supper as gifts included a costly suitcase.
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Edward J. Merck
Merek
John O'Brien
the Shamrock
Edward
Beethoven
Fmil Molter
W. H. Lehmidh
George Pfender
Gretchen
C. P. Guenther
S. al. Tempel
L. G. Voigt
A. J. Winrich
Blitz
John Rotzter
L. W. Matter
Ireland
Jack O’brien
W. Pfender
A. J Luebbing
Merck
Engineer Moore Surprised Birthday Party in Freeport
On J E Moore s fifty fifth birthday Wednesday a surprise party of about twenty guests gathered at his Freeport home after 8 PM Card honors went to Mrs Edward McSherry P Cox Mrs P Cox and Edward McSherry Refreshments followed Moore a native of Ireland and longtime Illinois Central engineer based in Freeport has worked on trains between Freeport and Chicago including passenger Train No 3 in recent years
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Engineer Moore
J. E. Moore
Enehre
Edward McSherry
P.&. Cox
Moore
Ireland
Freeport
Ikk. Lince
Illinois Central
Chicago
Bucklin's Arica Salve Proclaimed Effective
Clinton Maine resident Mr Es i Chamberlain testifies Bucklin's Arica Salve works for piles chapped hands and old sores with no scarring. It is sold for 5 cents at Joseph Emmert's drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Es i. Chamberlain
Clinton, Maine
Bucklin
Joseph Emmert
Rees Laxative Cough Syrup Endorsed for Croup Relief
A historical notice promotes Rees Laxative Cough Syrup as prompt relief for coughs colds and croup. It claims daily use helps clear poison and phlegm and guarantees satisfaction. Sold by HH J. Mooek and C. P. Guenther.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HH. J. Mooek
C. P. Guenther
The Daily Journal Delivers Citywide Local Week
The Daily Journal offers delivery to every city area for local week editions. The service extends reach across neighborhoods, ensuring steady access to current news and community notices.
Chance for Militiamen Lieutenant Appointment Open
The Illinois governor may nominate a National Guard member for July competition for a regular army lieutenant slot. Requirements include unmarried status, ages 21 to 27, U.S. citizenship, physical fitness, good moral character, two years in state guard, and strong endorsements from unit and higher commanders. Any grade eligible.
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Illinois
United States Military Academy
Department
Deneen
National Guard
United States
Guard
County convention of King’s Daughters and Sons planned
Preparations are underway for the county convention to be held at Mrs. John Burrell’s home on Stephenson Street February 5. All members and interested parties are invited. The agenda includes electing a secretary, receiving reports from the international convention and other matters. Light refreshments will be served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King’s Daughters and Sons
John Burrell
Stephenson Street
A Higher Health Level From Dr. King's Pills
Jacob Springer of West Franklin Maine reports a higher health level after using Dr King's New Life Pills. They keep his stomach liver and bowels functioning properly. If the pills disappoint on trial a refund is offered at Joseph Emmert's drug store priced 25c.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Jacob Springer
West Franklin
Maine
Joseph Emmert
Town Board Meeting Audits Bills Monday Evening
The town board will hold a regular meeting on Monday evening February 3 at 7:30 p m to audit bills. Citizens with town bills should present them at the office at once. Town Clerk Michael Steffen invites all who have claims to file them promptly. The Daily Journal offers citywide delivery for ten cents a week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Steffen
Rice Building
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Preepart
International ‘Typographical Union
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Evergreen Lodge
A.A. M
Freeport Council
Freeport Commandery
E. T
Fred Mayer
F. C. Ebrect
Circus King Robbins
H. J. Moogk
Anti-Saloon League
City
Hiro
Co. Evans
Civic League Notes
Dakota
Rock Run
Lene
West Point
Winslow
Loran
Cuneen
Catholic Total Abstinence Society
Sqwaik
Hoopeston
Toppestoy
Beauty
John M. Wiss
S. FE. Raines
Reeport
Journal
Schmidt, Wachlin and Pfeiffer
Silk
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