Masonic Calendar for Local Lodges and Dates
Excelsior Lodge A F and A M holds stated communications on the first and third Friday each month. Evergreen Lodge No 170 holds stated communications on the first and third Monday each month. MM Work on Wednesday July 24 and FC Work on Monday July 20. Freeport Chapter No 2 R A M holds stated conv on the first and third Tuesday each month. Freeport Council No 39 R and S M holds stated communications on the second Tuesday of each month. Freeport Commandery No 7 KK T holds stated conclave on the first and third Wednesday each month.
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Excelsior Lodge Nott
A. F
A. M
Evergreen Lodge No
M. M
F.C
Freeport Chapter
R.A. M
Freeport
Vacation Reading Service for Suburban Journal Subscribers
Notice to subscribers informs vacation readers their Journal can be forwarded by leaving an address at the office. Call phone 25 for both systems. Addresses can be changed anytime at no extra charge. Half the vacation enjoyment is reading happenings at home.
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Journal
Homme
Personal notices show wide social movement in region
Rockford and area residents visited cities and towns across Illinois and Wisconsin. Names include J. H. Hartman in Rockford, James M. Chilton in Orangeville, Mrs. M. Hettinger Jr in New York City, and many others traveling, visiting relatives, or conducting local business from Freeport to Sterling and Madison with trips to Lake Kegonia and Yellowstone Park.
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James M. Chilton
Orangeville
John Stoldt
Forreston
M. Hettinger, Jr
New York City
Jerome Gibler
Lake Kegonia
Wis
A. G. Nelson
Jena
Ida Snyder
McConnell
Leah Rainer
Rockford
James Gilbert
Winslow
Freeport
Harriet
Lane
Madison
C L Best Opens Office for Podiatry and Surgery
C L Best has opened his office at Stephenson Street for the practice of podiatry and surgery.
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C. L. Best
Stephenson Ét
Storm winds lash Freeport as city endures severe evening storm
A violent storm swept Freeport Sunday causing heavy rainfall and lightning that damaged crops and uprooted trees. Trains on the Dubuque division were delayed due to washouts near Council Hall, with No. 2 and No. 402 late. Madison and Dodgeville lines saw minor delays. A lightning strike injured two children at the Morrow home, and a couple along Broadway and Blackhawk streets survived after a severe shock. A barn north of Winslow burned when struck by lightning, with machinery and produce lost. Fair Oaks and surrounding areas reported a foundation lifted house and extensive crop damage including knocked down grain and damaged outbuildings.
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Freeport
Illinois Central
Dubuque
Council Hall
South Freeport
Madison
Dodgeville
S O'Elack
Nummy
Tiwan
West Freeport
Broadway
Blackhawk
Fair Oaks
Y M C A NOTES AND CLUB MEETINGS
A postal from Smedley says he and his wife left Alexandria for the Jamestown expo and will reach Freeport around August 16. The Y M C A boys meeting heard Rev J Price speak on Hees. L N R club plans a regular meeting at the association rooms tomorrow night. Twenty five Damascus campers break camp after ten days stating they had the time of their lives and would like to return, noting camp life was hot but precautions prevented any serious injuries.
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Smedley
Alexandria
Freeport
J. Price
L. N.R. Club
Damascus
Bulmer
Severe Injury Reported From Fall During Unloading
Oliver Baer of East Freeport sustained two broken ribs and a hip injury after falling from a car while unloading wood on Saturday afternoon. He is under the care of Dr. W. B. Peck.
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Oliver Baer
East Freeport
W. B. Peck
A Few Men's Linen Crash Coats At Seven Cents Each
The Golden Eagle offers a limited run of men’s linen crash coats priced at seven cents each. This small stock notice highlights a bargain item with a period feel and a terse cataloging tone.
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Golden Eagle
E. W. clearing sale offers ladies oxford shoes
The notice promotes a sale item at 1.88 dollars for ladies oxford shoes in patent or kid leather. The event is described as part of the E. W. clearing sale with a 7 2 a1w time reference.
Glidden tour riders score seven perfects amid engine praise
The Glidden tour saw seven perfect scores the day before rest day. Shoemaker car has had one penalty for a late arrival in Chicago due to a broken spring. Today's 142.2 mile run from Bedford Springs to Baltimore tests brakes as most of the course is down grade. Engines show high reliability with few breakdowns, drawing dealer praise and interest in the new Shoemaker car. The tour ends in New York next Wednesday with Harry Shoemaker planning to drive home after a rest. He also aims to enter the Algonquin hill climb on August 9 under the Chicago Automobile club and Chicago Motor club.
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Shoemaker
Chicago
Bedford Springes
Baltimore
New York
Harry Shoemaker
Chicago Automobile Club
The
Chicago Motor Club
Illness Sparks During Rohkar Fire Stand near Stephenson Me
George Rank collapsed near the Rohkar building as flames raging on Saturday night. He received first aid at Robson drug store and was sent home. He had prior episodes last Saturday night and was hospitalized at St Francis. Doctors suspect a long term cause from an old horse kick and may perform an operation by Dr. Chas L. Hest to remove the root of his trouble.
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Rohkar
George Rank
Stephenson and
Mechanic Streets
Ife
Robson Drug Store
St. Francis Hospital
Chas. L. Hest
Fenders on Street Cars Amid Railway Efforts
The Freeport Railway Light and Power company aims to fit all cars with fenders by morning. Cars with remaining fenders are being upgraded and a crew is constructing new fenders to replace unfit ones as police refrain from action for a few days.
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Freeport Railway, Light & Power Company
Entertaining at Lowden Home prompts Oregon society turnout
Mrs. Frank O. Lowden hosted an elaborate afternoon tea at her home below Oregon with a large Oregon society attendance. Hon. W. O. Wright and wife Dr. and Mrs. Snyder and Mrs. Bruce Mitchell of Freeport dined at the Brown Tea Pot Friday eve on their way from the Lowden farm luncheon, traveling in Dr. Snyder’s touring car.
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Frank O. Lowden
Oregon
W. O. Wright
Snyder
Bruce Mitchell
Freeport
Lowden
Rockford Register Gazette
Real Estate Transfers Involving William Fisher and Others
Real estate transfers listed include William Fisher selling to Pecatonica River Power Co. part of the northeast quarter section 1 Silver Creek township for 400 dollars. August Otto sells to Edward N. Otto part of section 3 in Florence township for 298 dollars. Janes M. Stiffler sells to Frank M. Reeder part of section 32 in Lancaster township in East Freeport for 2,000 dollars. Frank M. Reeder then sells to John W Henney & Co. part of section 82 in Lancaster township in East Freeport for 250 dollars.
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William Fisher
Pecatonica River Power Company
Silver Creek
August Otto
Edward N. Otto
Florence Township
Janes M. Stiffler
Frank M. Reeder
Lancaster Township
East Freeport
John W
Henney & Co
Langaster Township
Hanke Flits Through Orangeville in Quick Run
A.E. Hanke, cheerful member of the board of review, raced to catch the returning train this morning in Orangeville. A village truck warmer said he ran faster than a Henney buggy, leaving Hanke unsure if the remark praised speed or grace.
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Hanke
A.E. Hanke
Board of Review
Orangeville
Burned Face and Hands From Early Saturday Fire
Henry Rohkar sustained severe burns to his face and hands while fighting a building blaze Saturday night. Firemen arrived, Dr. Shelley treated the injuries, and Rohkar returned to the scene but kept away from the flames due to the burns.
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Henry Rohkar
Dr. Shelley
Mr. Robkar
Population Up With Two Local Births Reported
Early today in Lancaster a ten pound baby boy was born to Mr and Mrs iee Stoessiger. Nearby on Williams Street Mr and Mrs Roy Woods welcomed an eight pound baby son.
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Lancaster
Iee
Stoessiger
Roy Woods
Williams Street
Sunday Sermon Draws 5000 at Sterling Chautauqua
Evangelist William A. Sunday spoke to about 5,000 people at the Sterling chautauqua yesterday, the largest crowd ever gathered on the grounds, meeting the expectations of organizers.
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Sunday
Sterling
William A. Sunday
Sterling Chautauqua
Salem Sunday School Picnic Notice
The Salem Sunday school picnic will be held next Wednesday at Riverside Park. Conveyances will be at the church at 9 and 10 30.
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Salem
Riverside Park
A Memorable Day With Dr. King's Life Pills
A pleasurable and healthful day is remembered for meeting Dr King s New Life Pills, a painless purifier that cures headache and biliousness and keeps the bowels right. Available for 25 cents at Jos Emmert s drug store.
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Dr. King
Jos. Emmert
Champs Win Second of Freeport Series 4 To 3
Rain disrupted Sunday play except at Wausau as baseball results rolled in from Saturday. La Crosse defeated Freeport 4 to 3. Wausau beat Oshkosh 8 to 0. Eau Claire topped Madison 10 to 6. Green Bay beat Fond du Lac 1 to 0.
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la Crosse
Freeport
Watsau
Oshkosh
Eau Claire
Madison
Green Bay
Fond du Live
Pek Pen
Pene BO
Wausau Eae Toe
Oshkosh Ae Pareal
Ctreen Bay
Dette
Bite Puwe
Fond du Lac Sree Enone
Sunday Game Results From Wausau Oshkosh
Wausau defeated Oshkosh 23 to 4 on Sunday amid rain affecting other games. The heavy rain forced cancellation or postponement of several scheduled matches.
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Wausau
Oshkosh
Rodemeyer cites washed out rails halting Eau Claire game
Telegram from La Crosse Wisconsin dated July 2 reports Fred Rodemeyer president of Freeport Base Ball club says they cannot play Eau Claire today because all railroads in the area have been washed out.
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Telegram
LaCrosse
Wis
Fred Rodemeyer
Freeport
Eau Claire
Tom Schoonifoven
Freeport Canners face rain postponed games in La Crosse
Rain forced the postponement of yesterday's La Crosse game between the champs and the Canners. Freeport will start a three game series at Milwaukee today, with games Monday Tuesday and Wednesday against the Tigers and a home date with La Crosse on Friday. The team has won ten of fifteen on this road trip, and fans hope to sweep Eau Claire in the present series.
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la Crosse
Champs
Canners
Freeport
Mau Claire
The
Tigers
Isa Crosse
Joe Miller
Wausau
Miller
Scott
Eau Claire Tigers
Oshkosh Rally Falls Short In Poorly Played Game
Oshkosh wins 4 to 2 in a seventh inning rally that falls short. Key players include Campbell Lewis Sage and Warren for Oshkosh while Wausau’s pitching falters as Lewis exits after four hits. Communities Wausau and Oshkosh highlighted in Wisconsin baseball meet.
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Wausau
Oshkosh
Wis
Lewis
Freeport Loses After Controversial Umpire Interference
In a tense game, umpire Anderson's disputed decisions and a late miscue tied the score when a pop fly rolled away past Freeport fielders. La Crosse seized momentum, pushing ahead with hits including four by DuChein and several by Peel, Durval, and Moore, with Barlow tallying three safeties as the Champs edged Freeport 9 to 8.
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Anderson
Freeport
la Crosse Bunch
la Crosse
Canners
Champs
Fffth
Alt
Ives
Fredeuad
Piske
Barlow
Loadl
Vaisedy
Suarke
Toro
Devlin, Sr
Durval
Poo
Laa
Crasse
We. Tb
AL de
Pehien
Tho
Moore
Bond
Hastings
Game notes from baseball tilt with scattered stats
Partial box score lists two base hits by Duchein Killen and IMech with other players named. Stolen bases credited to Vort Moore Bar tow. Strikeouts show Plynn six and Dare rah two. Darrah yields wild pitch passed ball to Killian Starke and Dawdle play from Darrah to Barlow. Time 1:40 umpire Anderson.
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Duchein
Killen
Imech
Vort
Moore
Bartow
Strick
Plynn
Darerah
Darrah
Balle
Killian
Starke
Barlow
Ives
aAnderson
Wisconsin baseball results from July 20 including Madison and Green Bay games
Wausau took the second game of a series as Oshkosh's plan of injury likely benches him briefly. Madison defeated Eau Claire 4 to 0 aided by Eau Claire errors and Woodyatt’s rough mound night. Green Bay edged Fond du Lac 3 to 0 in a pitcher’s battle highlighted by Boyle’s sensational fielding and an O’Hayer hit with an error by Reed.
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Wausau
Wis
Eau Claire
Madison
Mau Claire
Woodyatt
Fond du Lac
Green Bay
Uncapher Leaves Freeport Team Amid Poor Form
Uncapher, who joined Freeport last month, left LaCrosse and arrived Saturday. His inability to reach playing form drives his release, and he heads home to Van Wert Ohio. Delvin replaces him at third base and shows strong fielding and improving hitting as the team remains confident in a strong finish.
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Uncapher
Freeport
LaCrosse
Onkie
van Wert
Ohio
Schoonhaven
Canners
Delvin
Saick
Uneapher
Countrien
Moriarity Quits San Francisco Coast League Star
William J. Moriarity, former Freeport manager and fan favorite for his wins and criticized for misplays, has been delivering phenomenal play for the San Francisco Coast League team this season, with observers noting his impact on the club’s winning percentage. Sir Wil-
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Moriarity
San Francisco
William J. Moriarity
Freeport
Sir Wil
William J. Mortarity
Stacktan
Liam Leaves Coast for Californiamoney deal
Liam the brave and long serving player has become weary of team duties. Stockton mates offered him higher wages to join faster players and he jumped from the Coast league to the California league. Moriarity’s dazzling stunts have thrilled Freeport fans and attracted attention from baseball magnates. The San Francisco Bulletin for July 10 reports Moriarity’s transfer with his smiling portrait.
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Liam
Stockton
Moriarity
San Francisco Bulletin
Local Semi-pros Defeat Sterling Greys At Taylor's Park
The Semi-pros of Freeport beat the Sterling Greys in a hard fought afternoon game at Taylor's Park. Home team, made of veteran players, showed late power while the visitors held strong early offense. Attendance was about 200 as Freeport plans to schedule the Danville Union Giants for the next open date on Sunday, August 26.
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Sterling Greys
Taylor's Park
KLE
Freeport
Haire
Tuboo
Amster
Householder
Danville Union Giants
Cubs Defeat White Sox in Morning Park Game
The Cubs defeated the White Sox in a morning contest at Taylor's park. Both teams, prominent local independent clubs, showed competitive starts as fans watched from the stands.
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Cubs
White Sox
Taylor's Park
Defeat for the White Sox Amid Large Crowd At Inond
A large crowd witnessed the Sox defeat as the score by innings shows a swing from 0 to 8 runs. Batteries Brinkbach and Steffen, Harris and Calam contributed to the action in a game noted for its erratic inning entries and scoring quirks.
New Ball League Opens Up in Beloit Opening Game
Beloit hosts the Northern Tellains and Southern Wisconsin Semi professional league opening as Janesville loses 6 0 to 0 in the debut game.
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Beloit
Wis
Tellains
Wisconsin
Yidentge
Janesville
Labor Day Orator for Rockford Announced
Rockford July 22 Local union circles celebrate President Hammond’s announcement that P. W. Collins of Washington has been secured as Labor Day orator. Collins is secretary and treasurer of the International Association of Electrical Workers and is billed as an eloquent speaker. His visit to Rockford on Labor Day is expected to draw wide attention in labor circles.
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Rockford
Hammond
P. W. Collins
Washington
Collins
International Organization of the Electrical Workers
Tri-City
Springfield
National Capital
CAN WOMEN BECOME ANGELS AT CAMPMEETING
At a Methodist campmeeting in Chester Heights Pennsylvania on July 20 a heated debate centered on whether a woman can become an angel. Rev George M Broadhead noted there are no female angels so women should beware the unknown realms. Mrs Jane Wilson argued angels serve and women are acceptable even if not angels.
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Chester Heights
George M. Broadhead
Jane Wilson
A Mysterious Fire on Fifth Avenue
Shortly after noon Saturday the home of William Knipschild on Fifth avenue caught fire in a way that baffled neighbors. Mrs Knipschild had left to the garden five minutes earlier, and smoke burst from the windows as Mr Knipschild and bystanders quickly extinguished the blaze. The damage was minor, limited to a cupboard and window curtains. Mrs Knipschild insists there was no stove or internal fire, suggesting spontaneous combustion or sunlit heat from glass jars might have ignited flammable material.
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William Knipschild
Fifth Avenue
Compliment Given to Fred Liebshau for Song
Last evening Fred Liebshau sang Oh Shining Light at the Epworth league meeting of the First M HK church in such creditable manner as to draw pleasing comment. He has an excellent voice and has trained diligently. listeners say he has a promising future in singing.
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Fred Liebshau
Epworth League
M. HK
McGovern Assigned to Through Run From Milwaukee to Savanna
Alderman Lewis McGovern, engineer on the St. Paul road, will be assigned to the through run from Milwaukee to Savanna. The new arrangement will give him one week at home each month. His present Clinton and return run kept him out of Freeport nearly every day except Sunday.
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Lewis McGovern
St. Paul Road
Milwaukee
Savanna
Clinton
Return
Freeport
Old Settlers' Reunion Group Plans Cedarville Delegation
Former Stephenson county residents now in Chicago propose forming an association to affiliate with the old settlers and send a large delegation to the next annual meeting at Cedarville late in August. Initial steps were taken Saturday at the Palmer house with final action to occur July 27.
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Stephenson County
Chicago
Old Settlers
Cedarville
Palmer House
Picnic Injury Strikes Woman Runner at Anchor Society Event
Mrs. Frank Rogers suffers a severe fracture of her right arm after stumbling and falling during the Anchor Society picnic foot race yesterday afternoon. She was among the women participants when the accident occurred.
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Frank Rogers
Anchor Society
Henney Band Not Hired for State Fair Concerts
Northern Illinois bands including the Henney ensemble will not be contracted for this year’s state fair due to funds shortage and transport costs. The organizing committee will hire four central state bands instead to fill musical slots.
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Henney
Ilinois
Coimnitte
Freeport Celebrities Sentenced For Vagrancy
Ollie Mertz and Perry Collins, notable Freeport residents, were sentenced to fifteen days in the city jail after being found guilty of vagrancy in Magistrate Bentley's court.
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Ollie” Mertz
Perry Collins
Freeport
Bridewell
Bentley
Rockford Police Chief Chandler Dies After Illness
Darwin Co. Chandler, dean of the Rockford police, died yesterday at age 70 after a prolonged illness. He was a Civil War veteran and led the Rockford police for years.
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Roockford
Darwin Co. Chandler
Rockford
Prohibited Throwing of Grass on Improved Streets
The committee on streets alleys and bridges warns that throwing grass or rubbish on improved streets is forbidden. Conviction under city ordinances will lead to penalties.
Nurse Testimony on Nadig Suicide Jump Fatality at Sanatorium
A sanatorium case recounts Nadig jumping from a third floor porch after declaring intent to kill himself. Nurses describe him climbing over railing, a loosened screen door, and the fall causing cerebral hemorrhage and concussion. Dr. White notes death after artificial respiration with a dying pulse.
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Snee
Mettie BR. Jordan
Nadig
Mr. Nadi
Miss Jordan
Beown
Dr. White Sanatorium
General Hospital
Taaw Hin
Hin
Roe M. White
Mr. Nadig
Des
Archiehompson
Mias van Aken
Long Live Dr Kings New Discovery Cures Coughs
Mrs Julia Ryder Paine of Truro Massachusetts praises Dr Kings New Discovery as a universal cure for coughs and colds. The remedy is said to quickly relieve and cure respiratory ailments after other treatments fail and is guaranteed by Jos Summert with trial bottles free.
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King
America
Dr. King
Julia Ryder Paine
Truro
Mass
Jos
Choice lots in Arcade addition for sale cheap
Arcade Manufacturing Co offers building lots in Arcade addition for sale with monthly payments. Apply at the Arcade Manufacturing Co location.
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Arcade Manufacturing Co
Shop Bargains At HL and W Clearing Sale
Bargains abound at the HL and W clearing sale inviting shoppers to find discounted goods. Limited time event highlights reduced prices across departments with potential doorbuster deals and stock-clearance items.
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HL & W. Clearing Sie
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the Daily Journal
Freeport Journal
International Typoraphical Union
J. H. Hartman
Dr. Ramsdel
Kansas City
County
H. L. Schelling
Sycamore
Thomas Niblo
Jacob Neuschwander
Rock Run
Carrie Barr
Cincinnati
Rev. Hess
P. J. Burrell
Halden
Genoa
Dorothy Hurley
Ottelia Fitzpatrick
Grover Hudson
R. C. Hudson
J. F. Dawson
Larabee, Iowa
John Wagner
City
Vernie Little
Dennis Donnelly
Charles L. Hill
Elizabeth Hill
Great Lakes
E. 0. Rosenstiel
Prospect Terrace
Supie Rosenstiel
Ada Smith
Princeton
Ill
A. C. Kennedy
Boyd P. Hill
Alice and
Ruth Hill
Boyd P. Hill, Jr
Yellowstone Park
Charles H. Ember
Appleton, Wis
Dixon
C. Hi. Buteley
Huber G. Hybarger
Pana, TH
Robert L. Morin
Michigan
George WY. Morin
P. F. Fleraming
E. 96Th Jr
Scales Mound
Jo Daviess Count
Tit
Northwrderslinois
Soong
John C. Smith
Smith
Flemming
JoDaviess County
Dubuque Division
Great Western
Stark
L. N. T. Club
Claire
WISH
Naule Oid Campbell
Lewis, Sage and Warren
Wausean
R.H.E. Wausiu
RHE
Kau Claire
Batterfes
Woodyatt and Whitmore Smith and Stang
AR. Payay
Fond du Hae
Dunbar and Kramer
Seh- Mmidt and
Steele
Old Settlers’ Reunion
Henney Band
Highland Park
Prsce
White House
Roosevelt
Burchard
E. L. Burchard
Lincoln Avenue
Lidtt
Water Tower
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