Personal notes from Freeport and nearby towns
A stream of brief visits and business trips records in Freeport and surrounding areas. A. C. Mellor transacts in Polo. J. H. Carbaugh from Lanark visits Freeport. J B R Binford from Racine calls. Fremont Boyer goes to Polo on business. F J Merron from Amboy transacts here. W F Norton from Rockford calls. Co M David from Clinton Town visits friends. E B Bullock from Janesville calls. Freeport Chapter R A M meets tonight. W H Steteley from Mt Carroll visits. Pp A Kelley returns home to Clinton after visiting Dave Graham. Rev Panzlau of Basswood spends the day in Freeport. Joseph Kern from Monroe and daughter Mary Post of Pasadena, Cal, spend the day in Freeport. Mrs J Gill and son Arthur of Madison visit en route to Ft Dodge, Ia. Wm H and J F Stillwell from Attica, Ind., vacation with aunt Mrs Win Tenny. Robt G Corwin of Cincinnati visits. Rev F E Kohlstedt and family return to Milwaukee. William Erhler of Warren visits on campaign for legislature. Frank Dean, a brakeman on Illinois Central, visiting parents. Fred S Sandmeier returns from Canada noting a bumper Red River crop. Mrs M J Jewell of Pasadena returns from Waterloo and plans several weeks with relatives in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.C. Mellor
Polo
J. H. Carbaugh
Lanark
Freeport
J. BR. Binford
Racine
Fremont Boyer
F. J. Merron
Amboy
W. F. Norton
Rockford
Co. M. David
Clinton
Town
E. BE. Bullock
Janesville
W. H. Steteley
Mt. Carroll
Savanna Journal
Frank Dean
Fred S. Sandmeier
Canada
Red River
Manitoba
M. J. Jewell
Pasadena
Cal
Waterloo
Warren Lighthart
H. D. Bentley
Local and Otherwise Lee county teachers’ meets noted in Dixon
The annual Lee county teachers meetings will be held at Dixon from August 7 to 21. The Y M C A Bible class meets at the association parlors this evening. The W H M of Embury church meets with Mrs Rehbeck at 21 West street tomorrow. Charles G McCarthy resumes at Raubenheimer’s barber shop after a Delavan Lake family outing. Henry Miller and his brother Adam, former saloon operators, have bought a saloon at Platteville Wisconsin. Rev Ellis Studebaker of McPherson Kansas becomes pastor at Sterling Brethren church and will preach Sunday morning July 26. The Freeport Tribunes No 99 holds a regular meeting Thursday evening followed by a social with free admission. The Ladies Aid of the English Lutheran church meet at Mrs Tappe’s home July 15 at 2 30 o clock. The United Brethren church quarterly conference met last night and Albert Snively was elected a delegate to the Illinois state conference in Lexington September 28. Mr and Mrs Harry White ship their household goods to Rockford for their future home. Mr White ran the Benj Quigley poultry house here for three years. Minnie Bloom, sister of Mya White, will join them in Rockford for several weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Miller
Fresport
Adam
Shannon
Pecatonia
Platteville
Wis
Ellis Studebaker
McPherson
Kas
Brethren Church
Sterling
Freeport Tribunes
Ladies’ Aid Society
English Lutheran Church
United Brethren Church
Albert Snively
Illinois
Lexington
Harry White
Rockford
White
Benj. Quigley
Minnie Bloom
Mya
Lena
State of Equity
Nellie Snider
Baraboo
Blanche Richart
Peoria
W. G. Beufer
Fred Hintz
Gertrude
Ruby
Bessie
Waddaina
Lucy Roush
George Hewey
Monmouth
C. L. Nelson
Freeport
Pleasant Hl
Dr. Stiver
Henry Koppi
Nathaniel Kluck
William Russ
Herman
Gooseneck Ridge
Louis Phillips
Dakota
Martin Murphy
Christenson
Chase
Millard Kluck
Dakotas
Henry Koppien
Aaron
Addie Snyder
Kratzer
Dora Folgate
McConnell
Otto Schultz
Ethel Miller
Eleroy
John Murphy
Alta Law
Hazel Fowler
Fred Price
Peter Reader
George Holmes
James Fogel
Nellie Murphy
Joseph Kratzer
McGrath
Albert Gardner
Gardner
George Smith
Dubuque
Clara Phillips
Damascus
Lewis
Kite Schermerhorn
Pecatonica
Christ
George Meyers
Highland Park
Kiddie Uarnish
Charles Harris
County society notes recount towns events and weddings
Pleasant Hill July 13 report covers storms, medical visits, ankles sprains, haying aid, travel to Freeport and Dakota, hospital days, marriages, lawn party invitations, visits by relatives, and local mishaps. Several residents travel to Lena Freeport Chicago and Damascus for social ties and church work.
Miss Misse Hartal visits Freeport. social notices span May
Miss Misse Hartial of Freeport returns home after a week with W. M. Shippee. Leon Shippee accompanies her. Mrs Pred Miller and Ruth visit, with Miss Carrie Selhultz of Polo. Maria Jesemeier visits Freeport. The Berlin Sunday School hosts an ice cream social on Friday July 17. Attendees from here attend Charles Smith's festival. Peterson couple attend funeral in Winnebago for Mrs James. Additional local residents noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Leroy
Misse Hartial
Freeport
W. M. Shippee
Leon Shippee
Pred Miller
Ruth
Carrie Selhultz
Polo
Jps
Denehart
Winslow
W. B. Grinyver
Galena
Maria Jesemeier
Bleray
Charles Smith
Peterson
Winnebago
James
W. Seldel
L. R. Wagner
F. J. Knauft
Local residents' visits and trips around Freeport
Freeport residents shared weekend hospitality at the Gaassman home as Mr and Mrs Bennett returned from a four week western trip. A J Buffington visited the town and H B Stocks and family stayed with H F Miller while S Fitch from Chicago spent days with B Turner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Fred Gaassman
J. G. Bennett
West
A. J. Buffington
H. B. Stocks
H. F. Miller
S. Fitch
Chicago
Turner
Ridott Notes From July Contraspondent
From Our Own Contraspondent Ridott July 13 Henry Snively improves Rev Fry and family returned from Wisconsin Webb Plantz and Mrs Oscar Wiler attended FF M quarterly meeting at Rockford Vera Temperton of Dakota stayed with grandmother Mrs Gibler Mrs Bert Hollister of Belvidere visiting Mrs H C Mund Sophia Young sick Hadfith Fox of Elgin visiting sister Mrs Walter Shockey Heilman rheumatism John McConnell Jr of New York visiting Ridott relatives Jacob Heilman and Mae Heilman of Freeport spent Sunday in Ridott
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ridott
Henry Snively
Fry
Wisconsin
Webb
Plantz
Oscar Wiler
FF. M
Rockford
Vera Temperton
Dakota
Gibler
Bert Hollister
Belvidere
H. C. Mund
Sophia Young
Hadfith Fox
Elgin
Walter Shockey
Heilman
John McConnell, Jr
New York
Jacob Heilman
Mae
Freeport
Everts Social and Visits Highlight Weekend
From Our Own Correspondent Everts July 18 Mr John Scheffner and daughters visited Freeport Saturday Marie J Wessels of Rockford spent Sunday with his parents here Miss Marie Malter called on schoolmates Sunday afternoon Frank Reints was a caller Monday Miss Ella Dilly and Mr George Brookman were Freeport passengers The Ladies of the Golden Circle will host an ice cream social at Everts hall Friday evening July 17 All cordially invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everts
John Scheffner
Freeport
Marie J. Wessels
Rockford
Marie Malter
Frank Reints
Ella Dilly
George Brookman
Florence couple wed in intimate social circle
Mise Alma Mayer and Charles W. Bokemeier were married at the bride’s parents’ home this morning at 8 o’clock. Rev. Klingbeil officiated, with Clara Mayer and Ira Fawyer as attendants. A wedding breakfast followed. The bride is active in Oak Street church. the groom works at Vaupel Clothing. They plan a two week honeymoon to Marshalltown and western points and will reside with the groom’s parents on Walnut Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mise Alma L. Mayer
Samuel Mayer
Freeport
Florence
Charles W. Bokemeier
Bokemeier
Marshalltown
Iowa
Mr. Bokemeier
Walnut Street
Automobile party from Janesville visits city
A Janesville Wisconsin automobile party led by Mrs John Nelson Mrs Andrew McNeil Mrs 3 Donnelly and H Spencer arrived in the city last night and returned home this morning via Rockford Miss Marjorie Hineline daughter of Mr and Mrs H H Hineline entertained a small group of girl friends last evening with games and refreshments The W C O F will hold a card party tomorrow afternoon at St Marys hall
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janesville
Wis
John Nelson
Andrew McNeil
3. Donnelly
H. Spencer
Rockford
Marjorie Hineline
H. H. Hineline
St. Mary's Hall
Color Codes for Primary Ballots in Stephenson County
County Clerk announces ballot colors for the August 8, 1908 primary in Stephenson County Illinois Republican white Democratic pink Prohibition blue Socialist orange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephenson County
Ill
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Prohibition Party
Socialist Party
Herp
Lena hosting picnic for American Star of Equity
A notice invites friends to Lena on July 15 for an American Star of Equity picnic. The event details include a scheduled gathering and a casual community social.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena
American Star of Equity
Old Upright Piano and Bicycle Wanted Ads
See page seven for additional Peoples' Column advertisements. For sale unt 10 Stephenson street. New upright piano seven octaves, double veneered case, long swing desk, overstrung scale, three strings, full iron frame, three pedals. Bicycle wanted cash paid, must have coaster brake and tires in good condition and run well. Notify Journal office. Competent cook wanted with good wages, no washing. Apply 07 Suophehaon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephenson Street
New Officers Elected at Trinity Church Lodge Meeting
News of Day Tersely Told. The K. LC. E. of Trinity church created officers last evening. President Alma Yungeblut, Vice President John Walter, Recording Secretary Misa Laura Schrader, Corresponding Secretary Ada Brubaker, Treasurer Mra. F. Miller. Organist Edythe Yungeblut, Assistant Organist Edna Har lacher, Chorister L. C. Schmidt. They voted to join with the Sunday school to secure a tent at Oakdale camp meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. LC. E
Trinity Church
Alma Yungeblut
John Walter
Misa Laura Schrader
Ada Brubaker
Mra
Chautauqua program features magic music and mirth
The Chautauqua tonight presents The Houstons with a program blending magic and music. Tomorrow afternoon Virginia Warblers will give a full concert. Wednesday evening Dr Daniel Onstott new platform manager speaks on Builders of Destiny. Kathleen Powers introduces a nature study feature for children ages six to sixteen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houstons
Chautauqua
Virginia Warblers
Daniel Onstott
Kathleen Powers
Exhibition of Yuca plant at Jacob Blattau home
Jacob Blattau, longtime resident of 388 South Galena avenue, hosts a plant exhibition at his residence featuring a Great American desert Yuca plant. The specimen bears a single flower nearly two feet long with multiple blossoms and emits a minty fragrance as it blooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Blattau
South
Galena Avenue
Chemical Weed Sprayer Arrives in Freeport
The chemical weed sprayer operating on the Freeport division of the Illinois Central was scheduled to arrive this afternoon from Clinton. Operators report the weed destroyer has performed very satisfactorily on its present trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Illinois Central
Clinton
Woman Commits Suicide Before Planned Wedding
In Kewanee Illinois on July 13, Mrs. Matilda Boute of Atkinson township near here hanged herself while anxious about money. She was set to wed Pierre Leckai at 9 o clock tomorrow. She was 32 years old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kewanee, Nl
Matilda Boute
Atkinson Township
Here
Pierre Leckai
Detective Drama At Majestic Delights Local Patrons
The Majestic screen offers an episode in the life of a plain clothes man with a strong detective plot. Thrilling scenes and sharp investigative work keep patrons engaged tonight and this evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Majestic
Twilight League Tie Between Two Presbyterian Teams
In Twilight league play at Taylor's park, Second Presbyterian and First Methodist Episcopal battled to a 6 to 6 tie last night. The game featured solid pitching and timely hitting from both sides, with neither team able to pull ahead in the late innings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Second Presbyterian
First Methodist Episcopal
Taylor's Park
Sons of Veterans to Meet Tonight for Important Business
The Sons of Veterans will meet this evening to transact important business. Members are urged to attend and participate in planning activities and decisions affecting the chapter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sons of Veterans
Market Closing Prices and Stock Yard Quotations
The July 14 market report lists Sept wheat at 912.1¢, Sept corn 74, Sept oats 433, Sept pork 15.82-15.85, Sept lard 9.37, and Sept ribs 8.75-8.77. Union Stock Yards quotes show cattle 4,500 head weak with beeves 4.40-8.00, stockers 8.60-4.75, cows and heifers 2.30-6.00, horses 15,000 weak to lower with light 6.35-6.90, mixed 6.36-7.00, heavy 6.36-7.00, rough 6.38-6.60, bulk sale 6.65-6.80, and sheep 14,000 strong at 2.70-1.60. Separately, Chicago Board of Trade quotes via Miner & Co. list oxford prices from 3.00 to 8.50, with sale prices at 1.98, plus July special sale on men’s patent and dull leather oxfords at 3.45.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Chicago
Board of Trade
Union Stock Yards
Stephenson County Medical Society Annual Meeting and Campmeetings
July 16 annual meeting of Stephenson County Medical Society. July 16 to 10 Missionary conference at Trinity church. August Sixtieth anniversary celebration at St. John's church. August 18 to 23 Campmeeting at Oakdale park. August 13 to 23 Methodist campmeeting at Lenn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephenson County Medical Society
Trinity Church
St. John’s Church
Oakdale Park
Lenn
Executors Sale of Johanna Kuebner Estate in Freeport
Executors of Johanna Kuebner deceased announce a public auction on Wednesday July fifteenth 1908 at ten o’clock for the east half of the northeast quarter section thirty five township twenty seven north range seven east of the th P M containing 80 acres in Stephenson County Illinois. The property joins Freeport city limits and includes a two story six room frame house a 40 by 60 frame barn granary crib well windmill fences and a running spring with water. Offered in separate tracts to bring the highest price with a full title abstract provided. C Fred Kuehner Robert D Kuenhner executors. Auctioneer A H Miller attorney W N Cronkrite. 7-2dt d
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johanna Kuebner
Stephenson Street
Globe Avenue
Stephenson County
Tlinois
Freeport
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F. A. Read
Canadian West
William Clement
WM. Clement
Little’s Crockery Store
Hettinger Block
Freeport Loan Co
A. Kelley
Dave Graham
Mr. Panzlau
German Methodist Church
Basswood
Joseph Kern
Monroe
Mary Post
Win. H. and
J. F. Stillwell
Attica
Ind
Win. Tenny
Winnesheik Uirome
Robt.g. Corwin
Cincinnati
John G. Oyler
Mr. Corwin
Tom Corwin
Ohio
FE. D. Kohlstedt
Milwaukee
William Erhler
Warren
Lee County
Teachers
Dixon
Y.M.C.A. Bible
Association
Embury Church
Charles G. McCarthy
Raubenheimer
Delavan Lake
Lena Tao
Malonce
Mayer-Bokemeier
Social Notes
Fok
Martin Sert
Asi Enson
Today’s Market Report
Chicago Board of Trade
F.j.miner&co
Rice Building
CC. D. Anderson
Schmidt, Wachlin & Pfeiffer
Wy Ts
MO. Wright & Cos
TelLlder
Edw
Allington, Jr
Roney's
Gommon
Rabo Bhem
Pers
Pierce
Dr. Pierce
C. Fred Kuehner
Robert D. Kunehner
Johanna Kuehner
A. H. Miller
W.N. Cronkrite
Phonograhs
the Cable Co
Geo. A. Stemm
Galena St. Opp. N. Y. House
Wm. A. Rogers
C. W. Harden
Stephenson St Qlatt
NiggerMitts
W.J. Young & Co
Opp
Win Walton Neph Clothing Department
Harry Moogk
Adams Street
3D Ward
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