Personal Record items show wide travel and visits
W C Jenks visits Argyle Wisconsin on business. Eleanor Griffith spends day in Chicago. Jessie Fee goes to Rockford for a few days. J B J Donkour transacts business at Galena. Lena Leverington of Winslow visits in the city. Douglas Pattison heads to Chicago. Former Senator H F Aspinwall travels to Chicago. Geneva Bowler goes to Chicago to visit friends. Lena Schwarb to Maywood to visit T. W Relman returns to Cincinnati. Mrs BR Wood of Britt Iowa guests here. Mrs A Ward of Cedarville travels to Shell Rock Indiana. Officer Joe Metzgar and son John tour Iowa and other western points. Mrs Dan Sullivan returns from Chicago. E Hobleman returns from Kansas City. Mrs Newton Welch of Chicago visits here. Geo F Schmelzle takes men to Dakota to paint a church. George Caspari visiting cousin Rollin Breyman. F J Jastram and son Oliver go to Chicago for the summer. Joe Ortiz and Mrs Margaret Long called to Pelersburg Ohio. S Jourden and spouse go west for three weeks visiting Iowa and Dakota. Mrs H Kailey visits her mother. Ed Ritzman to Lincoln Nebraska. Mrs A F Altfilisch nee Bessie McKensie and Miss Elsie Altfilish guests at Kum merer home. Rev Lloyd C Douglas of Manchester Indiana visits after preaching in Oregon. George and Edward Kingsley leave West Freeport for Minden Nebraska. Edward to Portland Oregon. Pier Fishers Club to depart for McFarland Wisconsin for two weeks at Lake Waubesa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Jenks
Argyle
Wis
Eleanor M. Griffith
Chicago
Jessie Fee
Rockford
J.B. J. Donkour
Galena
Lena Leverington
Winslow
Douglas
Pattison
H. F. Aspinwall
Geneva Bowler
Lena Schwarb
Maywood
Joe Metzgar
John
Iowa
Dan Sullivan
E. Hobleman
Kansas City
H. Hobleman
Newton Welch
Geo.f. Schmelzle
Dakota
George Caspari
Gem City Business College
Rollin Breyman
F. J. Jastram
Oliver
Joe Ortates
8. Jourden
H. Kailey
Ed. Ritzman
Lincoln
Neb
Lloyd C. Douglas
Manchester
Ind
Oregon
A. Douglas
West Freeport
George
Edward Kingsley
Freeport
G. P. Kingsley
Minden
Edward
Portland
Ore
Pier Fishers’ Club
C. P. Guenther
al Emrich
L. G. Voigt
L. H. Matter
McFarland
Lake Waubesn
Local Society Notes and Business Updates
The G A R ladies hold a regular meeting Wednesday at the G A R hall Ralph Veach has joined Armour Packing in Freeport. Freeport Division 290 auxiliary to the B of L B meets Wednesday at 2 30 PM. Ice cream social at Edward Scanlan’s Carroll street postponed. Latucaster Mutual Fire Insurance adjusts loss from A M Hoover factory fire. English Lutheran Woman's Missionary Society to meet Wednesday afternoon at Mrs Piper’s 46 Jaffarson street with a church picnic on the lawn. Beautiful eyes and handsome face are eloquent commendations. Hollister's Rocky Mountain qjakes bright eyes 35 cents r tablets. Joseph Hummert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. Ry Hall
Ralph Veach
Ampico
Freeport
Armour Packing Company
Freeport Division
B. of L. B
Edward Scanlan
Carroll Street
Tlatucaster Mutual Fire Insurance Company
A. M. Hoover
Woman’s Missionary Society of the
English Lutheran Church
Piper
Jaffarson Street
Hollister
Rocky Mountain
Joseph Hmmert
Sliver McTingle Previewing Beloit and Green Bay Series
Sliver McTingle praises Green Bay supporters while Beloit’s team seeks a home. He critiques Beloit’s prospects, notes transfers, and foresees a Wisconsin league reshuffle as Freeport withdraws and Rockford, Dubuque, and Cedar Rapids shape a larger circuit. Green Bay's fans fuel optimism for four games with Beckwith’s Colts and a strong PG performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green Bay
Beloit
McTingle
Beckwith
Highball
Emporium
Real Estate Transfers Reported in West Freeport and City
Mrs Minnie Flachtemeter sold the northwest corner of Stephenson and Adams streets to W N Cronkrite for 8000 the Schmich Brewing company is believed as the purchaser B R Timms broker Real Estate E S Raines superintendent of public schools bought a Farwell s addition lot in West Freeport for 1800 his second West Freeport investment in a week William Clement seller
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Flachtemeter
Stephenson and
Adams Streets
W.N. Cronkrite
Schmich Brewing Company
B. #. Timms
E. Raines
William Clement
Farwell
West Freeport
Raines
Violin Making and Lessons Featured in The Violinist
The Violinist for July edited by Ray G Edwards features tool descriptions for violin making. First Violin Lessons by Mr Edwards with music and instructions has drawn broad teacher support nationwide. The Violinist is sold at bookstores for ten cents. Public notices list K P members urged to join the district deputy for Lena Silver Shield lodge installation with a 7 pm train, return at 2 am.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray G. Edwards
Edwards
K. of P
Silver Shield Lodge
K. of
Lena
Jhan Jamus
C. C
Mrs Shelp to Sing at Sterling Chautauqua
Mr Holbrook general manager of chautauquas of northern Tlingis and southern Wisconsin has contracted Mrs Shelp to appear as a soloist at the Sterling chautauqua on July 22 and 23.
Picnic postponements delay Sunday school outings
The Oak Street Sunday school picnic is postponed until next Tuesday due to rain. Embury Sunday school picnic is rescheduled for next week as conditions improve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak Street
Embury
Weather Man Interferes Halts Green Bay Freeport Series
No games were played in the circuit yesterday and the Green Bay Freeport series scheduled for today was sidetracked by the weather man, delaying planned action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green Bay
Freeport
Wisconsin Couple Married by Justice Geib Today
Alfred Henson of Eau Claire and Ellen Grose of Mayzo lmanie Wisconsin were married in the city today by Justice P J Geib in a local ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland H. Dinges
Clarno
Wis
Esther D. Schrader
Same
Albert I. Nampel
Freeport i
Mary Homan
Samie
Alfred Benson
Eau Claire
Ellen Grose
Mazomunie
Matt Sturtevant
Freeport
Bessie H, Andre
Justice Geib
Alfred Henson
Mayzolmanie
P. J. Geib
Masonic Meeting Tonight for M M Degree Work
Ex celsior lodge of Masons will hold a special communication tonight at 7 o'clock sharp for work in the M. M. degree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Excelsior Lodge of Masons
Rock Falls Street Fair Faces Court Challenge
State's Attorney orders Rock Falls officials to appear in circuit court over a street fair dispute. Mayor Walter Murray and aldermen are to explain why a street sale planned by Pattison Bratmard Carnival blocked by city council remains contested. Whitside County official intervenes to undo council action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carnival
Serling
Frank I) Tramsey
Walter Murray
W. Wfilotke
Arti Woodyatt
J. 4. Pierce
A. A. Mame
Marik Decker
H. J. Brower
Rock Falls
Hom
Rock Balls
Ely ¢Ounel
Pattison & Bratmard Carnival Company
W. H. Stead
H. W. Waite
Whiteside County
Catarrh Cure Claims Historic Medical Breakthrough
An old advertisement promotes a Catarrh Cure claiming to treat catarrh as a constitutional disease. It touts a blood tonic and a special remedy combined to cleanse the blood and address symptoms. The text credits a famous physician and promises testimonials, free samples, and nationwide sales through merchants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tadeen Dabergidy
Bets Alreethy
Lund
Ourney x
Toredo
Hall
Mrs Wiles Defends Woman's Clubs Against Cleveland
Mrs Alice Bradford Wiles of Chicago denounces Grover Cleveland for attacking women's clubs. Speaking at Chautauqua Woman's Club, she argues clubs under the General Federation engage in philanthropic work and self-culture, aiding home and civic betterment nationwide. She cites letters from Hale, Strong, Lindsey, Angell, and other leaders to support the movement. Several federation leaders attend and endorse her critique.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Bradford Wiles
Freeport
Woman's Club
Chicago
Cleveland
Wiles
Chautauqua
Woman's Clubs
Grover Cleveland
Chautauqua Woman's Club
Hall of Philosophy
Hiinets State Federation of Woman’s Clubs
National
Chautauqua Gathering
General Federation of Woman's Clubs
Edward Everett Hale
Josiah Strong
Judge Lindsey
Denver
James B. Angell
University of Michigan
General Federation
Percy V. Pennibacker
Austin
Texas
National Federation
Charles M. Dow
Jamestown
New York
New York State Federation; Miss Anna Maxwell Jones, Vice President of Sorosis
Clerks on Vacation and Freeport Club Meeting
Miss Amelia Scheoit of Blusts dry goods store sails on vacation. Miss Lillian Forsythe of Rogers dry goods store, I Creenfield of Read store, Miss Maggie Sweeney of Win Walton Nephews, Miss Susie Kus of Rogers, and Miss Marwa Krueger of Win Walton Nephews take their vacations this week. Marwa Krueger travelled to Lake Delavan last evening. The Freeport club holds its regular monthly meeting this evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amelia Scheoit
Blust
Lillian Forsythe
Rogers’ Dry Goods
I. Creenfield
Read Dry Goods
Lanark
Maggie Sweeney
Win Walton Nephews
Susie Kus
Rogers Dry Goods
Marwa Krueger
Win
Walton Nephews
Lake Delayan
Annual Reunion of Elks Opens With Quiet Confidence
The nineteenth annual reunion of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks in Buffalo opens amid expectations of no opposition to last year’s officers. Candidates for two board of trustees seats emerge as John D. O'Shea of Lynn and Robert W. Brown of Louisville face likely no contest. The Pittsburg lodge promotes W. W. McClelland for the board as Grand Treasurer John K. Tenor reports the order’s strong finances. The Bedford City National Home governors’ report to Grand Exalted Ruler O'Brien notes advice against expanding care for twenty residents and suggests private placement for certain patients or limited admission for those with curable diseases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
Buffalo
Benevolent Order of Elks
Robert W. Brown
Louisville
John D. O'Shea
Lynn
Mass
Pittsburg Lodge
W. W. McClelland
John K. Tenor
Charleroi
Grand Lodge
National Home of Elks
Bedford City
O'Brien
Board of Governors
Kosher Trial Set For November In Savanna Murder Case
Joshua Kosher provided financial aid to the three men jailed in Savanna awaiting murder trial for Jacob Weaver’s death. The defense fund comes as public sentiment remains hostile, with indictments for murder and the November court date likely to determine the outcome. Kosher, elder brother of one defendant, put up cash by turning over Savanna property to secure funds and is praised for his duty to relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joshua Kosher
Carrell
Jacob Weaver
Savanna
Bar of Justice
Joshua
Warren Girls Sent Home From Freeport
Two Warren girls Pearl Wedge and Frances Apple aged fifteen or sixteen were escorted to the police station by Officer Kegel for unbecoming conduct. Police said their behavior in Freeport exceeded their frail appearance. Chief Sweeney warned they would be arrested if they stayed. They promised to return to Warren but stayed and drew police attention at the German bank corner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Warren
Pearl Wedge
Frances Apple
Kegel
Nora
Sweeney
Parlicwar
Robbery Hits Dago Shanty Near Hinds Central Tracks
Thieves entered a Dago shanty north of the Keene Canning factory last evening and carried off three watches, a suit of clothes valued at $10, and a new revolver. Police were notified but no arrests or clues have been found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hinds Central Tracks
Keene Canning Factory
Saengerbund Rehearsal Notice For Members
A rehearsal of the Saengerbund is announced for tonight with all members urged to attend. The mixed chorus also plans a rehearsal on Wednesday night, inviting participants to join.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saengerbund
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Cures Skin Trouble
Harriet Howard of New York describes years of salt rheum and eczema finally healed by Bucklen’s Arnica Salve. A quick remedy for cuts burns and sores, priced at 25 cents at Joseph Emmert’s drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriet Howard
New York
Bucklen
Joseph Emmert
Savanna Child Dies of Fright After Stranger Sighting
Alma Phillips six years old, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Phillips, died instantly in Savanna Monday forenoon after fainting when an Italian organ grinder passed by their Chestnut Park home. The child’s nervous shock was fatal within a minute of sighting the stranger. she had been well and strong prior to the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savanna
Ed. Phillips
Mt. Carroll
Chestnut Park
City
Alma
Alina
Talked in His Sleep. Brandt Defends Breach Suit in Iowa
In Cherokee, Iowa, Simon Brandt defends a breach of promise suit brought by Catherine Crippen, saying he cannot recall proposing marriage and attributes any alleged acts to talking in his sleep. Crippen seeks $25,000 for alleged nerve damage and emotional distress. Brandt insists he intended only a single, unserious companionship and fears gossip misinterpreting his sleep talk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cherokee
Iowa
Simon Brandt
Catherine Crippen
Miss Crippen
Brandt
Drandt
Brundt
Haweaver
Court Notes on Conversation and Slumber in Private Room
The court remarks this is not unusual and jurors may accept it as truth. Miss Crippen is a pretty young woman though not as young as before, yet earnest and not known to attract young men until Mr Brandt began paying attention. Brandt is a wealthy bachelor in the community and considers a good catch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brandt
Noted Stoughton Man Dies in Lincoln Train Tragedy
O B Perry of Durand born 1867 and resident of Stoughton dies at Lincoln Iowa? while attempting to board a Burlington train. He was a key Department Company leader, highly respected in the community, with a wife and two sons. He had recently moved to a fine new home and leaves grieving widow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Terry
Stoughton
Wis
Lincoln
O. B. Perry
Freeport
R. Terry
Neb
Terry
Sweet Water
Burlington
Durand
W. Terry
Brodhead
Art City
Rate Law Troubles Roads in Wisconsin Transportation
The Wisconsin rate commission law, recently enacted, provokes railroads and riders alike. Free or reduced transport is curtailed for ministers, college officials, charity workers, and the destitute, with full fares for public office holders and armed services personnel. Limited exceptions cover advertising, newspaper publishers, and railroad officials and families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rate Commission
Wisconsin
United States Army
Globe Band Honored for State Fair Stand
Frank B. Harris, manager of the Globe band, received a telegram from Representative Jas E Taggart in Chicago stating the band has secured a place at the state fair. The message notes the fair runs from Sept 30 to Oct and praises the honor of a northern Illinois band earning a spot among central Illinois bands. Harris regards the honor highly and believes the Globe band will compare favorably with other state fair performers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank B. Harris
Globe Band
Jas. E. Taggart
Chicago
Springfield
Illinois
Harris
Postponed Social by St John’s Ladies Aid Society
The Ladies Aid social at St John’s Church scheduled for tomorrow evening at Mrs. Fred Dorian’s home on N Galena avenue has been postponed to Thursday evening this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society
St. John’s Church
Fred Dorian
N. Galena Avenue
Guard Against Germs With Mi-O-Na Remedy
In wartime the guard against illness is vigilance. A strong stomach neutralizes germs. Mi-O-Na strengthens digestion, prevents acids, and may cure stomach related issues. Nervousness, sleeplessness, headaches and rheumatic pain linked to stomach acid may improve. Ask Wm. B. Jungkunz for the guarantee and price of 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miona
Wm. B. Jungkunz
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DAILY JOURNAL + ee
The
Journal Printing CO
Nev
Phia
Freeport Journal
International Typoaphical Union
T. W. Relman
Cincinnati
BR. W. Wood
Britt, Tews
A. Ward
Cedarville
Shell Rock, In
Margaret’ Long
Pelersburg
Ohio
A. F. Altfilisch
Bessie McKensie
Elsie Altfiligh
Coon Rapids, Ta
W. F. Kummerer
Sliver McTingle
Hans Wagner
McTingles
Lhver
Chicago Orphans
Betoit
Sliver
V. I
Bubser
Bob
Coyotes
U. 1
Pretzeltown
Fond du Lac
Janesville
Manitawoc
Sheboyenan
Racine
Butehc
Dutuque
Cedar Rapids
Clinton
Teague
Poet Dream
Bret
Sevan
Behel
Spoore
Widtuians
Badgers
Elgin
Aurora
Rock Falls Street Fair
Mrs. Wiles
Clubs
Freeport Club
Edward Phillips
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