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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1908
Page
4
Dakota Correspondent Notes Local Visits and Games
From Our Own Correspondent Dakota July 7 reports visits by R R Tiffany and Chas Burker, multiple residents calling in, trips to Chicago and Syracuse, a Freeport chautauqua outing, and a Dakota baseball game set for Durand. Also mentions funerals, a lost watch fob, a baby born to Mr. and Mrs. Willfile, and a Chicago resident’s visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dakota
R. R. Tiffany
Freeport
Chas. Burker
Beloit
Ethel Cross
Davis
Burnice Hutching
Clem Bowers
Texas
Wm. McElhiney
Furry
Bert McElhiney
Fulton
Ill
Geo. Beam
Nevin
George E. Lilley
Syracuse
N. Y
J. J. Meyers
Forreston and
Lanark
Geo. Neubarger
Ridott
Yeateray
Mr. Frost
Ray Butterfield
Chicago
James Leitzell
Belvidere
W.A. Holcomb
C. E. Andre
Nora
Holcomb
Durand
D. A. Schoch
Orangeville
Rev. Holloway
Jason Clingman
Freeport Chautauqua
Weather and Social Notes From Cedarville Illinois
From Our Own Correspondent Cedarville Illinois July 13 damp heat raise corn prospects Miss M Olive Barber attends State C E meeting at Urbana New cement walks laid at premises of Charles W Frank Edward Reedy and Mrs Sills Will Smith and Ed Fink form new painting firm Ward Frank fractures wrist Ira B Taft improving Misses Nancy and Letitia Boals visit Cedarville Mae McMinn visits Aunt Polly Fabs Bible society annual meeting held at Evangelical church officers elected Cedar Cliff camp M W A urged to attend meeting Mrs Ellen Belle and daughter visit Cedarville relatives Shumaker of Greenburr to spend summer with aunt Continue updates on local people and events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedarville
Ill
M. Olive Barber
C. E
Urbana
Charles W. Frank
Edward Reedy
Sills
Will Smith
Ed. Fink
Ward Frank
W. H. Frank
Ira B. Taft
Nancy
Letitia Boals
Freeport
Mae McMinn
Chicago
A. H. Hartman
Buckeye Avenue
The
Bible Society
Evangelical Church
Wm. H. Fehr
Luther Angle
Henry Richart
Reuben Siegfried
Cedar Cliff Camp
Ellen Belle
Schainburg
Altoona
Penn
J. I. Bell
Local and Notable Movements and Musical Week Ahead
Dr. B A Arnold receives a new automobile. T J Best of the Readatore resumes duty after a vacation. H H Antrim elected vice president and director of the State bank of Warren. A Cedar Falls, Iowa, family passes through Freeport eastbound. C L Goodrich moves to Freeport to join railway mail service. Charles Lines becomes new superintendent of Freeport street car system living in a Chicago street flat. Rockford hosts Ellerys band at Harlem park starting Sunday Sept 13 with two concerts daily. A group of girls meets Miss Marcie Kennison returning from Bubago. they escort her home for a pleasant evening. dances include the Virginia reel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Bryant
Cedar Falls
Iowa
Freeport
C. L. Goodrich
Charleston
Mr. Goodrich
Railway Mail Department
Charles Lines
City
Chicago Street
Joseph Barron
Rockford
Ellery
Harlem Park
Depot
Marcie Kennison
Kennison
Bubago
Ames
Goddard Buys East Half of Kuehner Property Near Harlem
A. J. Goddard purchased eighty acres west of the city part of the Kuehner estate. The land, described as the east half of the northeast quarter of section 35, town of Harlem, forms a mile by a quarter mile strip just outside city limits. Highland park occupies south of Stephenson street.用途 of land north of Stephenson street is undetermined. Price paid was $188.26 per acre, totaling $16,060.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Goddard
City
Kuehner
Town of
Harlem
Mr. Goddard
Lmits
Stephenson Street
Highland Park
Goddard
Pattison Sees Quiet Campaign Visit to Moline
Douglas Pattison, Democratic governor hopeful from Freeport, spent the day in Moline and Rock Island. He claimed a smooth nomination fight, praised opponents, and predicted victory if nominated, while locals suggested a growing number of Democrats in the race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas Pattison
Moline
Freeport
Rock Island
Bryan
Kern
Pattison
Deneen
Yates
John P. MceGoorty
Chicago
J. “Ham
Lewis
Mayor Olson
Nelson H. Greene
Manufacturer's
D. N. Garrison
Moline Plow Co
Pleasure launch foundered in typhoon near Corregidor Island
A pleasure launch bound for Corregidor with about 75 aboard was swept by a typhoon and foundered. It is believed 25 passengers perished, including three Americans, while about 50 were rescued by the steamer Suveric.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Manila
Corregidor Island
Personal records from Freeport and nearby towns
Miss Lilly Fisher visited at Everts today and Ralph Little returned from Galena. Several locals and visitors from Dixon Sterling Burrell Bros. Blooming ton and Chicago were seen in Freeport and Lena during the day. Travel plans include Kaukauna Denver and Salt Lake City with multiple family and social visits noted. The Daily Journal offers city delivery for 10 cents a week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida M. Andrus
Dixon
Freeport
George Kramer
Burrell Bros
Mr. Bierlotzer
Chicago
M. Scheidt
J. F. McMahon
W. F. Colver
Amboy
J.C. Marks
Clara Webb
Baileyville
Mary Luhman
Belvidere
Rose Mensenkamp
W.J. Henninger
Bloomington
Woman's Catholic Order of Foresters Card Party
The Woman's Catholic Order of Foresters held a large card party yesterday afternoon at St. Mary's hall with many guests. Favors were awarded to Bie, J. Dowling, and Mrs. J. Manon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catholic Order of Foresters
St. Mary’s Hall
Bie
J. Dowling
J. Manon
Hartman announce engagement of Katelle to Fargher
Mr and Mrs Fred Hartman announce the engagement of their daughter Efe Katelle to Leslie T Fargher. The wedding will take place this fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Hartman
Efe Katelle
Leslie T. Fargher
Republicans Gear Up For Presidential Campaign
Special to the journal from New York reports Republican campaign work is starting. The congressional committee prepares to move to the fifteenth floor of the St James building within ten days, with a national committee office planned in the nearby Metropolitan Life building. The two entities will be connected by private telephone wires and operate in close concert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal
New York
Big St. James
Congressional Committee
National Committee
Metropolitan Life
Fireworks and Band Concert at Highland Park Draws Crowds
Highland park management plans a big fireworks display and band concert tomorrow night. The park continues to attract crowds who enjoy spending the day and evening there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highland Park
Highland
Missionary Conference Opens at Trinity Church
The first session of the missionary convention of the Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary societies of the Illinois Conference United Evangelical church opens this evening at Trinity church and will be in session until Monday morning.
Mt Carroll Jeweler Files Voluntary Bankruptcy Petition
Charles Spenlock of Mt Carroll files voluntary bankruptcy in the U S court. Liabilities amount to 1018 dollars with assets of 599.90. M S Forbes of Mt Carroll is listed as his attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Spenlock
Mt. Carroll
United States Court
M.S. Forbes
Prayer Service at First U B Church Led by Rev J W Boggess
The prayer meeting at the First U B Church this evening will be led by Rev J W Boggess Presiding Elder of Chicago district. He will share a message for all that is inspiring and helpful. Everyone is invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. B
J. W. Boggess
Chicago
Mr. Boggess
Spend the Day on the River with Jungkunzs
Mr and Mrs W F Jungkunz with their son and daughter spent the day on the Pecatonica River in a gasoline launch enjoying the outing and family time amid calm water and sunny skies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Jungkunz
Pecatonica
Samuel Shank to Charles Win decker part section 9 Buckeye
Samuel Shank transfers to Charles Win decker part section 9 in the town of Buckeye for a sum of 3360 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Shank
Charles Windecker
Town of
Buckeye
Licensed to Wed. Bloomington Couple Records
A Bloomington license record shows Flora A. Schickle and W. J. Henninger, both of Bloomington, listed with dates 23 and 20 respectively. The brief entry notes license issuance for marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Henninger
Bloomington
Flora A. Schickle
Same
Market Report Shows Mixed Board of Trade Quotes
Closing board of trade quotations show Sept wheat at 9 11 1/2, Sept corn 7 5/5, Sept oats 4 3/4. Union stock yards cattle 4 000 head steady to strong, hogs 25 000 strong to 6 higher, sheap 12 000 steady to 10 lower. Also notes include pork 16.20 to 16.26, lard 9.62, ribs 9.00, and beef prices with bees and cows listed. Extra items mention Chicago Board of Trade data and grain field exhibition in Alberta on July 21 1907 with travel fares quoted from Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Chicago
Board of Trade
Union Stock Yards
Chicago Board of Trade
F.j.miner & Co
D. Anderson
BeDticreces AG
Ady Agsg
Jenner
Stephenson County Medical Society Annual Meeting
Community events list July and August include Stephenson County Medical Society annual meeting on July 16, plus a series of local celebrations and reunions at churches and parks. Notable items include a homecoming, old settlers reunion, camp meetings, and a Lincoln-Douglas debate caption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephenson County Medical Society
Mfinity
Bt. John's Church
Soldiers' and Sailors
Winslow
Oakdale Park
Old Settlers
Cedarville
Boys lost to the farm and the need for better farming life
A Wallace’s farmer piece argues boys leave farming when parents promote other careers and when farming life lacks respect and opportunity. It urges shared profits for sons, real responsibility, farm-aligned schooling, and higher farming skill to keep youth on farms in the middle west.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loeat Agricultural Papers
Middle West
Wallace
Bloomington Couple Married at First M E Church
Miss Flora A. Schickle and W. J. Henninger of Bloomington were married this morning at the parsonage of the First M E Church by Rev. C. W. McCaskill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomington
Flora A. Schickle
W. J. Henninger
M. E. Church
C. W. McCaskill
Married Couple Wed in Freeport Ceremony
Mary Phillips of Red Oak wed Fred Henke of Scioto Mills in Freeport Wednesday afternoon, officiated by Justice Goddard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Mary Phillips
Red Oak
Fred Henke
Scioto Mills
This City
Justice Goddard
Low Rates East for National Conventions on North Western Line
Low round trip rates will be offered from points on The North Western Line for the Prohibition National Convention in Columbus Ohio July 9 to 13 B P U in Cleveland July 6 to 8 National Educational Association SCNT Ohio June 25 to July 1 G A R Encampment Toledo August 27 to 30 and Knights of Pythias Conclave Boston July 31 to August 8. For full particulars apply to agents Chicago & North Western By a 6-200 w7 a0.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Western
Columbus
Ohio
Cleveland
National Educational Association
SCNT
Toledo
Knights of Pythias
Boston
Mass
Chicago & North Western
Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery Promoted
An advertisement extols Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery and Dr Sage's Catarrh Remedy. It claims exact ingredient disclosure, alcohol free formulas, and glycerine as extractor. The text links the products to indigestion catarrh chronic coughs and mucous membrane diseases with cautious notes on consumption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce
Also Mentioned on This Page
F. A. Read
William Clement
WM. Clement
Little’s Crockery Store
Hettinger Block
Sid
Freeport Loan Co
B. A. Arnold
T. J. Best
F. A. Readatore
H. H. Antrim
State Bank of Freeport
State Bank of Warren
Kohhner
Miss Lilly Fisher
Everts
Ralph Little
Galena
A. F. Wagner
Sterling
R. S. Harker
Waterloo
H. M. Scott
Sol Ksotenbacher
Sunnyside, Wash
E. J. Bennetham
Beck
Lena
Nellis Mack
Carthage
Verta Walker
State St
Catherine Hoffman
Edward and
George
Hugh Kleckner
M. M. Kleckner
Kaukauna
Wis
Simon Siefert
Oregon
Leaf River
Mt. Morris
Ethel Newcomer
Serfass
Newcomer
Palmer House
Edward McSherry
Mary HE. Sullivan
Andrew W. Seipp
Heard
Chisago
Paulina Dickes
E. D. Palmer
Clinton, Ill
Jerusalem
Althea Hale
Laura Confer
McConnell
Normal
J. P. Scheidt
Matilda
Luella
McFarland
Otto Weiss
Denver
Salt Lake City
Kansas City
the Daily Journal
Ucherry Street
McCaskill
Ruth Lapp
Florence Watson
State of Washington
Jeweler
Alberta
Canada
Wim
Clement
Want
Seyvun
6Th Ave
Kent
Den
Tnquiire
Washington Street
Phone
Santed
Breiten & Seyfart Th. Tladd
Rernai Asine
Pieatt
North Western Line
Fitchner & Schadle
Store of Quality
Searchlight
Eoickags
Fairbanks
Allington
Phonograhs Records
Needles Sheet Music
the Cable Co
Geo. A. Stemm
Galena St. Opp. N. Y. House
Wm. A. Rogers
C. W. Harden
Stephenson St Tldtt
NiggerMitts
W.j.young & Co
Opp
BIG Arta
Sale
Win Walton Neph Clothing Department
Ceresoto
C. G. Schoeffel
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