Personal Record Highlights Local Mobility and Visits
Orangeville resident D Confer is noted as present. F C Workinger travels to DeKalb as a morning passenger. William Weaver conducts business in Polo. Mr. and Mrs. M J Robinson of Dodgeville visit Freeport. Mrs. R C Bennetham of Clatno visits local friends. Mabel Howard of Lena spends the day in Freeport. Mrs. A Hilater of Chicago visits her mother. O B Bidwell returns from Winona Lake Indiana. Claude Resh from Resh Bros pharmacy takes two week outing to Globe Park. Mrs. Joe Mitchell and children return to Dubuque after visiting H Tid Keeler. Mr. and Mrs. Charles EB Jones and son travel to New York City and other eastern points. Mrs. F H Hanke and family return to Sutton after visiting A E Hanke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Confer
Orangeville
F. C. Workinger
DeKalb
William Weaver
Polo
M. J. Robinson
Dodgeville
R. C. Bennetham
Clatno
Mabel Howard
Lena
Freeport
A. Hilater
Chicago
F. Entors
O. B. Bidwell
Winona Lake
Ind
Claude Resh
Resh Bros
Globe Park
Joe Mitchell
Hartid Keeler
Dubuque
Charles EB. Jones
Charles
New York City
Washington, D.C
F. H. Hanke
Lawrence
Freda
Sutton
Neb
A. E. Hanke
Local notices and society updates from Freeport and surrounds
A card party is announced to night at G A R hall. Excelsior lodge of Masons will confer the B A degree tonight. Representative W W Gillepise of Savanna left for Galena at noon. The tribe of Ben Hur will hold an ice cream social on Delaware street on August 6. William Bosdorf and Anton Nampel will attend the state fiemen's tournament in Clinton Iowa. The Y M C A beginners swimming class has ten members, Assistant Secretary A R Buffin in charge. About one hundred fifty Tribunes attended their Highland park picnic. Don’t forget the ice cream social tonight on the English Lutheran church lawn. Mrs Ellen Brown near release from White sanatorium expected in a few days. Hon R R Tiffany of Freeport to speak in Mt Carroll Saturday at 8pm for state senator candidacy. Griswold Iowa farm sale to William Wormley of Schaller. possession March 1. Unangsat family to move to California. Farm valued among county’s best. price $85,800.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. R. Hall
Excelsior Lodge of Masons
W. W. Gillepise
Savanna
Freeport
Galena
Tribe of Ben Hur
S. D
Ellen Brown
Carroll
R. R. Tiffany
Mt. Carroll
Tiffany
Madison press movement aims to redraw league lineup
The Madison press advocates removing Wausau and La Crosse from the league next year and replacing them with two southern cities. The piece notes Madison's optimistic reaction after a recent win by the senators and hints at rival teams resisting Madison’s dominance. As teams in the second division respond, such talk may fade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wausau Record-Herald
Madison Press
Wausau
la Crosse
Lake Mendota
Madison
Senators
Lumberjacks
Madison State Journal
Reverend Thrall and wife visit local church guests
Think Well of Rev. Thrall. Rev. W. Gardner Thrall preached at the Lutheran church last Sunday both morning and evening. Mrs. Thrall stayed with Rev. and Mrs. Funkey for several days and returned to Freeport Monday evening. Several listeners spoke well of his sermons. Mr. Thrall is described as a genial, gentle man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Gardner Thrall
Soo railroad seeks 7000 harvest hands in Minnesota and North Dakota
The Soo railroad ordered the state free employment bureau to supply 7,000 men as harvest hands in Minnesota and North Dakota. Wages range from 2 to 4 dollars a day with board. Hundreds have already been placed under this order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul, Minn
Soo Railroad
State Free Employment Bureau
Minnesota
North Dakota
Will Lichtenberger Improving After Illness
Relatives of William B. Lich pee report his condition in Hot Springs shows slow but steady improvement. They believe the recovery is permanent and hope he can return home within a month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Lichtenberger
William B. Lichpee Beeeer
Dixon & Dixon Named Attorneys for Illinois Central Interests
Attorneys Henry S. Dixon and George Dixon of the firm Dixon & Dixon are appointed by the Illinois Central railroad to manage interests at Dixon, succeeding the late William Barge. The move formalizes their representation in local affairs and railroad matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dixon
Henry
George
Dixon & Dixon
Illinois Central Railroad
William Barge
Hopkins Heads to Galena for Evening Speech
Senator A J Hopkins leaves at noon for Galena where he is scheduled to speak in the evening, continuing his campaign circuit through the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hopking
Galena
A. J. Hopkins
Daily Journal Delivery Offer
The Daily Journal announces citywide delivery at 19 cents per week.
Wedding of Adeline Gray and Sam Weaver in Oregon
In social circles, Miss Adeline Gray daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank J. Gray of the Arcade addition and Sam Weaver of Oregon were married in Oregon this afternoon. They plan a two week honeymoon in Chicago and on the Great Lakes before returning to Freeport to visit the bride's parents. They will be at home in Oregon after August 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon
Adeline Gray
Frank J. Gray
Arcade Addition
Sam Weaver
Chicago
Great Lakes
Freeport
Ice Cream Social Promises Community Support in East Freeport
The new Sunday school and Aid Society of East Freeport host their first ice cream social at Taylor's Park this evening from 7:30 to 10:00. Tea cream cake and lemonade and home made candies will be offered at modest prices. Come and encourage these young organizations.
DAR reception honors Lincoln Douglas anniversary guests
The Daughters of the American Revolution host a reception on August 27 in the Woman's Club Room at the Masonic Temple from 10 to 11 30 a m for out of town guests of the Lincoln and Douglas debate anniversary Mrs Frank Lowden will be the guest of honor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Club
Masonic Temple
Daughters of the American Revolution
Douglas
Frank ©. Lowden
Ice cream social slated by St Joseph parish sodalities
St Cecelias and St Agnes young ladies of St Josephs Catholic Church plan an ice cream social on the parish house lawn adjoining the church next Tuesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Cecelia’s
St. Agnes’ Young Ladies
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Doctors Pay Widow $4500 in Sponge Case Settlement
In Moline on July 27 Mrs Annie Arp of Davenport and three physicians named A L Hageboeck J T Haller and J H Meyhaus agreed to a settlement honoring her $4500 claim for her husband's death due to a sponge left after appendicitis surgery. The case began as a $45000 suit and two trials ended in hung juries with 11 to 1 verdicts.
Local News Highlights From Town Trip And Visits
Day from a two weeks visit in Nebraska. Dr. Wilson of Davis was here on professional business Friday. A. B. Price moved into the Raymer house near the depot. Linn spent Sunday in Freeport. Presiding Hitler Caton preached at the United Evangelical church Sunday after floor. H. Graham and family of Durand visited several days last week. Lily Lawler and Keller building cement walk on Jefferson street this week. Wm. Pflake in Dakota Monday on business. The baseball team will go to Lanark Thursday. Mrs. H. C. Montague traveled to Durand Monday. T. J. Flynn of Towanda, Kansas, is here for a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Dr. Wilson
Davis
A. B. Price
Raymer House
Ae Linn Apent
Freepor
Hitler Caton
United F Evangelical Church
H. Graham
Durand
Lily
Lawler
Keller
Jefferson Street
Wm. Pflake
Dakota
Lanark
H. C. Montague
T. J. Flynn
Towanda
Kansas
Baileyville Correspondent Notes Weekend Visits
From Our Own Correspondent Baileyville July 27 Miss Martha Brockmeier returned home Friday after a week with grandma Jear Bolton. Mr Nievenhoven spent Saturday in Freeport with others and John Kampen and daughter Edna of Calamus Iowa visited relatives here Sunday. Mrs Arthur Meyers and Miss Dena Roskam were in Freeport Saturday. Mr and Mrs Roush of Chicago stayed with Claus Myers last week and enjoyed Craner Grove. Dr Carpenter and Lewis Johnson went to Freeport Saturday. Mrs De Young and Miss Hanna Dirksen of Chicago visited Mrs Danakas last week. Mr Henry Dikkers drove to Freeport Saturday. Mr and Mrs John Van Deest spent the day in Freeport Saturday with their daughter Mrs S S Jourden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baileyville
Martha Brockmeier
Jear Bolton
Nievenhoven
Freeport
John Kampen
Edna
Calamus
Iowa
Arthur Meyers
Dena Roskam
Roush
Chicago
Claus Myers
Missionary to Speak at Mennonite Church Next Sunday
From Winneshick July 27 A missionary from India will speak in the Mennonite church next Sunday morning and evening. Rev Trump from Polo preached at the U B church Sunday morning. Mr and Mrs James Meads and son Paul visited friends at Scioto Sunday. Rev Shelly of Oregon is here visiting. Ralph Markel and Miss Johnson of Chicago visited Samuel Markel last week. William Brown and family from Ridott visited William Wade Sunday. A J Meek and family visited friends at Ridott Sunday. Miss Mary Lentz, after weeks at Dekalb, returned Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winneshick
India
Rev. Trump
Polo
U. B
James Meads
Paul
Scioto
Shelly
Oregon
Ralph Markel
Miss Johnson
Chicago
Samuel Markel
William Brown
Ridott
William Wade
A. J. Meek
Mary Lentz
Dekalb
Market Report from Chicago Board of Trade and Union Stock Yards
Today’s closing quotations list Sept. wheat at 90 1/7, Sept. corn 73 4, Sept. cat 4 1/4, Sept. pork 15.62, Sept. lard 9.45, Sept. ribs 8.92. Union Stock Yards shows cattle 14,000 head with Beves 3.90 to 7.80, stockers 2.50 to 4.45, cows 1.65 to 4.80, hogs 17,000 with price range 5.70 to 6.78, sheep 20,000 with 4.60 to 4.70. Quotations furnished by F. J. Miner & Co or Rice building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Chicago
Board of Trade
Union Stock Yards
Chicago Board of Trade
F.j.miner & Co
Rice Building
C. D. Anderson
Sick child unites estranged couple in Illinois town
An ill little boy in Sterling, Indiana prompts a telegram that brings Sterling Huff and his estranged wife together in Rock Falls. Huff, a Loganport manufacturer, abandons business to reach them, rekindling their marriage. He plans to return to Loganport and relocate to the Twin Cities with his wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sterling Gazette
Luther
Martin Huff
Loganaport
Ind
Sterling
George Manning
Rock Falle
Huff
Mr. Huff
Twin Cities
Rock Falls
William Wells
Eli Faily
Mrs. Huff
How to Know a Mad Dog in Rabies Passages
A guide from Outing Magazine explains hydrophobia to be rare and often misunderstood. It notes that mad dogs may drink water, lack frothing, and show altered temperaments before rabies fully manifests. Distinct signs include trouble swallowing, sticky saliva, red eyes, and rapid ferocious bursts followed by exhaustion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Outing Magazine
Centennial Notes On Sunday Gatherings And Picnic
From Our Own Correspondent Centennial July 27 Samuel Voss and family spent Sunday with relatives Rev Hanstine of Mt. Morris delivered an address in the German M E church Mr and Mrs Roland Goethe were Sunday visitors at the Henry Hoefer home A number of the young folks of this vicinity attended the party at Charles Geiser s on Thursday evening Mrs F Sandmeier and Mrs Theo Koerner visited with W A Koertner and family Sunday Ernst Silberman and family were the guests of Freeport relatives Sunday The Kings Heralds will have their picnic near Babb s Grove church on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Voss
Hanstine
Mt. Morris
M. E
Roland Goethe
Henry Hoefer
Charles Geiser
Ernst Silberman
Freeport
King’s Heralds
Babb's Grove Church
American medicinal roots praised by Dr. Pierce
The article extols American forests for medicinal roots and cites Dr. R V Pierce of Buffalo claiming his glyceric extracts cure indigestion liver and heart ailments. It notes free booklets on the extracts, alcohol-free formulas, and a detailed ingredient list on each bottle wrapper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. V. Pierce
Buffalo
N. Y
Feqrest
Pierce
Coming Events Aug. Celebrations and Reunions
Aug. sixtieth anniversary for St John s church Aug 12 Soldiers and Sailors reunion at Winslow Aug 18 28 Campmeeting at Oakdale park Aug 18 23 Methodist campmeeting at Tenn Aug 26 Biennial reunion Forty sixth Illinois regiment Aug 25 8 Lincoln temperance chau tauque Old settlers reunion at Cedar ville Aug 27 Fiftieth anniversary Lincoln Douglas debate
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John's Church
Winslow
Oakdale Park
Tenn
Forty-sixth
Tllinois Regiment
Lincoln Temperance Chautauque
Old Settlers
Cedarville
Lincoln- Douglas
Smallest Woman in Ohio Dies at Home
Sadie Roland of Xenia aged 36 and thirty-five inches tall died at her father Henry Rolands home near hear of brain fever. Weighed thirty pounds. She never was exhibited despite many offers. Bright mentally, she did exquisite needlework and did many tasks an ordinary woman could accomplish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Xenia
Ohio
Sadie Roland
Henry Roland
Hear
Rockford Presses Boost at Reunion Amid Hard Times
Rockford Register-Gazette notes Freeport reporters praise Rockford newspaper boys for handling most buying at the reunion. The piece playfully challenges other papers to comment on Rockford’s tough times.
COUNTY CALLINGS IN SHANNON AREA NOTES
Laura Gsell visits relatives in Glidden while E Burt family tour Washington Iowa. Watt Bowen departs for Freeport to take barber job. Mary Franks returns from Warren. Numerous residents travel Freeport for visiting and passenger trips. Local social visits include Agnes Kennedy, Ruth Thompson, Hazel Boyle, and Rev J F Van Evera household guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shannon
Laura Gsell
Glidden
Town
E. Burt
Washington
Iowa
Watt Bowen
Freeport
Mary Franks
Warren
H. EF. Gemmill
Lois
H. L. Kuter
James Warner
Porter
Oscar Moll
Agnes Kennedy
E. Thompson
Ruth
Memphis
Tenn
Chas Pearse
Mary Iugles
Lanark
Hazel Boyle
Ella Kratz
el Paso
Reese
Pontiac
J. F. van Evera
Harvey Shiley
Elgin
B. F. Shiley
Clarence Bender
Anna Aurand
G. W. Gronberg
Miss Ninun
Estella Christman
A. Paul
Fredrick
Okla
Rock Run Farm News July Harvest Echoes
Rock Run reports oats harvest underway and threshing machines soon to hum. Mrs. GC Snively returned home from hospital in improved health. Nelson Lawler and Misses Lillie and Sylvia Lawler of McConnell, plus Mrs. Susie Reim of Orangeville, visited sister Mrs. F J Bouray. Mrs. Maggie Gillian visits her mother Mrs. Rosella Flynn. J Flynn, formerly local, now in Kansas, visits friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Run
GC. Snively
Nelson Lawler
Lillie
Sylvia Lawler
McConnell
Susie Reim
Orangeville
F. J. Bouray
Maggie Gillian
Rosella Flynn
J. Flynn
Kansas
This Date in History Highlights Major Events
On 1657 Sulpicians first arrived in Canada. 1759 Crown Point abandoned by the French as British approached. 1773 Guatemala city ruined by quake and volcanic eruption. 1804 New York State Society of the Cincinnati to build Hamilton monument. 1856 composer Robert Alexander Schumann died, born 1810. 1870 Benjamin Nathan murdered in New York home, case unsolved. 1884 Imperial Federation formed in London. 1899 final Peace Conference sitting at The Hague.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Crown Point
Guatemala
New York State Society of the Cincinnati
Alexander Hamilton
Robert Alexander Schumann
Benjamin Nathan
New York
Imperial Federation of
Great Britain
London
the Hague
Rich Farmer Kills Himself in Compton Illinois
Dixon Illinois July 29 Peter Rich a wealthy farmer of Compton Illinois killed himself with a revolver shot through the head yesterday in the presence of his wife and daughter The tragedy adds to a string of farmer suicides in the region and investigators are reviewing the couple's finances and mental state for possible contributing factors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dixon, Il
Peter Rich
Compton, Iil
West Brooklyn post office safe blown open again
Dixon July 29 police report a third break in a year at the West Brooklyn post office. Thieves forced the safe and carried off stamps and money. No arrests reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dixon
West Brooklyn
Post Office Safe Blown Open in Steward Theft
The Steward Illinois post office was robbed yesterday as the safe was blown with dynamite. About $160 in cash was taken. Police pursue leads as the town surveys the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seer G
Steward
Republican Meeting at McConnell in Waddame
Republican voters of Waddame are urged to meet at McConnell on Saturday evening at eight o clock. J F Harl del, Committeeman, notes details and calls for civic participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waddame
McConnell
J. F. Hardel
Russian Sayings From the Milwaukee Sentinel
A collection of proverbs and maxims translated as Russian sayings with themes on caution, friendship, mortality, diligence, motherly love, humility, class, religion, and horse wisdom. Includes phrases about fearing sparrows, untried friends, tomb comfort, absentmindedness, and working over begging.
Senator Thomas Staples Martin of Virginia
Thomas Staples Martin, United States senator from Virginia, born July 29, 1847 in Scottsville. He moved to a nearby farm in 1853, attended Virginia Military Institute, served in the Confederate army, studied at the University of Virginia, and began a law practice in Scottaville before his 1895 election to the U.S. Senate by a Democratic legislature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Staples Martin
United States
Virginia
Scottsville
Senator Martin
Virginia Military Institute
University of Virginia
Scottaville
United States Senate
Rock City notes and local game result 3 to 1
Miss Bessie Stewart of Monmouth and Miss Vida Graham of Freeport visited relatives in Rock City Friday. The Rock City baseball team defeated the Davis team Friday afternoon by a score of 3 to 1. Wm. A. Stevens, candidate for circuit clerk, called on Republican voters Thursday. H. Bokhof returned home Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock City
Bessie Stewart
Monmouth
Vida Graham
Freeport
Davis
Wm. A. Stevens
H. Bokhof
International peace conferences fail to end wars
The Chicago Inter Ocean notes that peace conferences cannot curb human desires causing wars. It argues war persists despite grand meetings, as leaders seek power, recognition, and prestige, until an era of ideal harmony arrives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Inter Ocean
Pastor W J Funkey resigns from local Lutheran church
Rev. Wm. J. Funkey resigns after four and a half years as pastor, resignation accepted by council, effective October 1. He has accepted a call from Chadwick and Milledgeville Lutheran churches for a larger field and about one third higher salary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Carroll
Wm. J. Funkey
Advertising and Goods Must Be Promoted Together
The quote emphasizes that advertising is useless without quality goods, and having goods is pointless without advertising. It frames marketing as a necessary pair for business success and brand visibility. It suggests balanced emphasis on both product and promotion.
Fragmented Quote Reflects Fractured Exchange
A brief exchange centers on care and wear, with Tam asserting caution to preserve home comforts while another speaker questions the relevance of that aim. The dialogue hints at tension over frugality or resource use in a domestic setting.
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Kayser’s Best
Silk
Canadian West
William Clement
Wm, Clement
Laittle’s Crockery Store
Hettinger Block
Wim
Freaport Loan Co
Stephenson Street
Griswold
Franklin Anangst
Waveland Township
M. J. Clovis
William B. Wormley
Schaller
Unangsat
California
Pottawattamie County
Rev. Thrall
the Daily Journal
Ice Cream Social
Balileyville
Today’s Market Report
Centennial
Rich Farmer
Rob Postoffice Safe
Milwaukee Sentinel
Grand Opera House
Cleveland
Alfred Metzdorf
C. P. Guenther's
Chicago St
Second National Bank
E.W. Cloths Ing
Td Tl
Oarlk
Oberry Street
Hotel Metropole
C. F. Hildreth
Allington, Jr
Ill
Phonograhs Records
Needles Sheet Music
the Cable Co
Geo. A. Stemm
Galena St
Opp. N. Y
W. J. Young & Co
Opp
Wm Walton
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