Piano Pupils Recital by Mrs Drake-Butler of Chicago
Annual piano recital by Mrs Alica Drake-Butler of Chicago at the Woman's Club Room in Masonic Temple Monday at 8 pm. Admission free. aims to showcase top pupils from Freeport and nearby towns with a program including Haydn, Scharwenka, MacDowell, Moszkowski, Chopin and various waltzes and improvisations.
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Mra
Alica Drake-Butler
Chicago
Woman's Club Room
Masonic Temple
Butler
Freeport
Elnar
Picnic Plans Altered By June Showers Near Scioto Mills
A planned outdoor picnic for Mr. and Mrs. Ed Rotzler Will Kunz Miss Isabel Moogh and the Kunz sisters was rained out by last night’s showers. The group relocated to 122 Cottonwood Street for an indoor gathering with an impromptu program and picnic lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Rotzler
Will Kunz
Isabel Moogh
Kunz
Roundhead Slough
Scioto Mills
Kent Kerch to wed Minnie Belle Carne in Chicago
Announcement states Dr. Kent Kerch will marry Miss Minnie Belle Carne in Chicago on June 3. Kerch is a Freeport High School graduate, born in Kent township, son of Jacob Kerch, with the family having lived in Jefferson township and later Freeport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kent Kerch
Minnie Belle Carne
Chicago
Freeport High School
Kent Township
Jacob Kerch
Jefferson Township
Freeport
St Vincent’s Orphanage Party At St Pius Hall Attended
Yesterday afternoon a St Vincent’s orphanage party at St Pius hall drew a large crowd. Prizes at the card tables went to Mrs Paulina Luecke Mrs Simon Koehler and Mrs John Patte. Among the sewers Mrs George Schmid and Mrs M Scheidt won honors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Vincent’s Orphanage
St. Pius Hall
Paulina Luecke
Simon Koehler
John Patte
George Schmid
M. Scheidt
Christian Endeavor gathering at Markley home on Broadway
Rev and Mrs H M Markley entertained the Christian Endeavor Society of the Second Presbyterian church at their Broadway home last night. After regular business a light refreshments service followed. Miss Meta Janssen hosted First Baptist Sunday school primary teachers at her North Galena avenue home with about fifteen guests and a musical program ending with refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. M. Markley
Christian Endeavor Society
Second Presbyterian Church
Broadway
Meta Janssen
First Baptist Sunday School
Galena Avenue
Funeral for Andrew Gochnaur Sunday in two services
Funeral arrangements for the late Andrew Gochnaur note services at 8:00 A.M. from 107 Walnut Street and 2:00 P.M. at Rock Grove church. Rev. Schmidt and Rev. Michaels will officiate with interment at Beam's Chapel north of Rock Grove. Out of town relatives include W. H. Gochnaur Los Angeles M K Goechnaur Appleton A G and Elimer Gochnaur Chicago and George Gochnaur Baraboo.
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Andrew Gochnaur
Walnut Street
Rock Grove
JL. C. Schmidt
Rev. Michaels
Cedarville
Beam
W. H. Gochnaur
Los Angels
Cal
M. K. Goechnaur
Appleton
Wis
Woodmen Camp Calls Members to Memorial Address
Woodmen, Cherry camp No. 64 MWA, are urged to meet in their hall at 7 oclock next Sunday evening to attend the annual memorial address at the First Baptist church. The organizers expect the largest turnout yet and invite all members and visiting neighbors to be present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cherry Camp No. 64
First Baptist Church
Cherry Camp
Grace Episcopal summer sermon subjects announced
The Sunday evening services at Grace Episcopal church have been discontinued for the summer. Rev. F. J. Bate announces morning sermon topics for June 14 An Experiment in Religion June 21 Builders or Destroyers and June 28 The Surrender of Life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Episcopal Church
F. J. Bate
Lawver and Truesdell Celebrate Prewedding Arrival
Mr Boyd Lawver from Greenfield Mass arrived last night for his wedding to Miss Irene Truesdell. Tonight the Lobster club hosts a dancing party in Knights of the Globe hall in their honor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyd Lawver
Irene Truesdell
Greenfield
Mass
Will Probated for Anna Meyers of Freeport
The lust will and testament of the late Mrs Anna Meyers has been probated in the county court. The estate is left to her husband John Meyers who is named as executor. The instrument is dated May 7 196.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrn
Anna Meyers
Freeport
John Meyers
Real Estate Transfer Clement Andre to H L Spacknan
Real estate transfer lists Clement Andre selling lots 6 and 6 in block 15 Dakota to H L Spacknan. Public records show conveyance recorded with basic parcel details and involved parties. No action dates or further encumbrances stated in readable text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clement Andre
H. L. Spacknan
Dakota
Ministering Ten King's Daughters Basket Inn Wednesday
The Ministering Ten King's Daughters circle plans a Wednesday afternoon basket event at Highland with instant refreshments. Members from city circles, friends, and Settlement Home board are cordially invited.
Keystone Flour 81.35 Per Sack Versus Hard Wheat Patent Flour
Keystone Flour sets price at 81.35 per sack and markets hard wheat patent flour. The ad promises guaranteed quality with every pack from SERF and Haianr Olligwiw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keystone
Serf & Haianr
Olligwiw
Missionary talk by Rev Dr Hill at Freeport meeting
Rev Dr Edgar P Hill former First Presbyterian pastor and McCormick Seminary faculty member spoke at a missionary meeting in Freeport. He outlined church extension work in Chicago among foreign colonies and drew on his Portland experience to illustrate methods. A social hour followed showers, and Mrs Hill joined him during the visit. The silver offering for home and foreign missions was a neat sum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar P. Hill
First Presbyterian Church
McCormick Theological Seminary
Chicago
C. 8. Hill
Prospect Terrace
Hill
Presbyterian Church
Portland
Ore
Dr. Hill
Freeport
Coming Events Schedule for June and July
A sequence of community events listed for June including a sermon at the Presbyterian church on June 1, junior and senior activities at the high school, a special park bond election on June 16, senior class play June 6 and 11, commencement June 8 at Grand Opera House, Shrine ceremony June 18, Alumni supper June 19, Memorial service June 21, Farmers' plente at Damascus, Sons of Veterans social June 21, St. Margaret's guild dance, Freeport Business Men's good roads meeting, and Knights of Columbus initiation on July 12.
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F. W. Emerson
Presbyterian Church
Park Braigct
Grand Opera House
Drapenaum Shrine
High School
Odd Fellows
Damascus
Sons of Veterans
K.of G. Hall
St. Margaret's Guild
Good Roads
Freeport Business Men's Association
Knights of Columbus
Personal mentions of Davis Monroe Sterling and other cities
W L Jones of Davis spent the day in Freeport. G Rogers of Monroe called on friends here today. A B Evans of Sterling spent the day in Freeport. M M Ulfers of Forreston spent the day here. O A Trefy of Moline was a business caller here today. L Depell of Rockford was a Freeport caller during the day. N J Knight of Monroe called on Freeport friends last evening. W J Geiger of Baileyville was a Freeport caller Friday evening. R L Bate of Madison was the guest of friends in this city today. B W Janssen of Shannon called on friends in Freeport during the day. Ed Burton of Aurora was a business caller in Freeport during the day. Jay DeVore left for Detroit Mich on a business trip and will be gone several days. W A Hance president of the Stover Manufacturing company has returned from a business trip to New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.L. Jones
Davis
Freeport
G. Rogers
Monroe
A. 8. Evans
Sterling
M. M. Ulfers
Forreston
O. A. Trefy
Moline
L. Depell
Rockford
N.J. Knight
Freeport Friends
W. J. Geiger
Baileyville
R. L. Bate
Madison
B. W. Janssen
Shannon
Ed. Burton
Aurora
Jay DeVore
Detroit
Mich
W. A. Hance
Stover Manufacturing Company
New York
Company L to Attend Illinois National Guard Encampment
Company L departs for Springfield at 6 45 this evening with 43 men, officers and privates, to participate in drill maneuvers through Sunday, June 21, at the Illinois National Guard annual encampment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Illinois National Guard
Death of Ralph V. Ingersoll at age 20 in Ee HIseen
Ralph V. Ingersoll, aged 20, died suddenly on Friday in Ee HIseen. Burial is planned at Rock Grove.
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Ralph V. Ingersoll
Ee Hiseen
Rock Grove
Market Report From Chicago Board of Trade and Union Stock Yards
Closing board of trade quotations list July wheat at 8.93, July corn 6.24, July oats 0.43, July pork 14.12, July lard 7.5, July ribs 7.72. Union Stock Yards cattle steady 5.00 to 7.85, stockers and feeders 2.60 to 5.50, cows and heifers 2.40 to 6.50, hogs 12,000 up 6 to 10, light 5.35 to 5.80, mixed 31.40 to 5.82, heavy 5.35 to 5.80, rough 5.35 to 5.65, bulk sales 6.65 to 5.73, sheep 5,000 steady 3.40 to 5.40. Quotations on Chicago Board of Trade provided by F J Miller & Co. Rice Building.
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The
Associated Press
Chicago
Board of Trade
Union Stock Yards
Ocorn
C.es Daly Og Baty
Ceeses Lis
Foreign Office and Chandernagore Tale
The Westminster Gazette recounts a forgotten episode where Britain handed Chandernagore, a small French colony near Calcutta, back to France. The piece notes the misapprehension of a foreign minister who believed the territory to be a trivial Caribbean island, unaware of its true location and value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foreign Office
Chandernagore
Calcutta
France
West Indies
Westminster Gazette
Cinderella Island of the Canary Islands Debas Promontory Note
The passage calls Hierro the Cinderella of the Canary Islands, largely isolated by fog and mist that keep it secluded yet vital for bringing water and vegetables to market. It notes Debas on the western coast as a historical landmark for drawing the first universal meridian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canary Islands
Hierreos
Canary Group
Debas
Blessings of Work and Character Formation
A reflection on daily duty and virtue from Charles Kingsley extols the value of work. Being compelled to work and strive builds temperance, self control, diligence, and will, imparting contentment and lasting virtues that idleness never yields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Kingsley
Business Education in the Modern World
A clipped excerpt from Success Magazine extols business education as essential for success in trade, occupation, or profession. It argues that practical success depends as much on general knowledge of new affairs as on technical training, urging a well rounded education.
Nell-May Faces Age Denial Amid Weight Jibe
In a clipped exchange from the Philadelphia Ledger Nell May is described as aging, with Bell teasing that she denies weight as a distraction. Nell retorts that weight denial is irrelevant to her. The cartoonish quip centers on public perceptions of aging and body image.
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Nell
May
Bell
Philadelphia Ledger
Grand Family Medicine Praised Electric Bitters
Mr. Frank Conlan of New York extols Electric Bitters as a grand family medicine for dyspepsia liver issues and weak kidneys. The tonic purifies blood regulates digestion and renews vigor for both sexes, sold guaranteed at Jos. Emmert's drug store for 50 cents.
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Frank Conlan
Houston St
New York
Jos
Memorial Services for Freeport Camp Members
Esteemed neighbors of Freeport camp No. 3450 M W A and members of the order are requested to meet in our hall over the State Bank Sunday evening June 14 at 7 o clock sharp to attend memorial services in honor of our dead. Services to be held at the First Baptist church Taos Deember V C A. L Giubert Clerk 2t
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Eleroy
Epworth League
M. E
Embury
H. J. Seibert
Douglas Avenue
Cherry Blossom Camp
City Cemetery
Freeport Camp
Order
State Bank
Firet Baptist Church
Taos
Deebmer
Giubert
Tailor Seeks Clearance on Goods at Up-to-Date Shop
A local tailor, JOHN HARPSTER of The Up-to-Date Tailor at 139 Staphenson St, invites closeout deals on spring and summer stock. Prices shown include $38.00 and $440.00 sack suits at $80.00 for clogs and seasonal items.
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John 8
Harpster
Staphenson St
Lldlw
Proposals for Coal Bid Notice Freeport District
The Committee on Supplies of the Freeport District No 145 Board of Education will reserve bids until 12 1 Thursday June 18 198 for 725 tons of anthracite coal to be delivered to district school buildings. The committee may reject any or all bids. CGC A McNamara Chairman Committee on Supplies. 8-ldlw
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Board of Education
Freeport
County Callings from Our Own Correspondent
Waddams Center reports plans for a Damascus farmers picnic on June 24 or 25. Red Oak’s Steve Rigney visits. villagers urge Rigney as a suitable candidate for the legislature. August 8 primary urged for farmers to vote Rigney. Local news notes include a South Dakota trip by Stanley Price, school closure and strong teacher Lora Houser, and visiting Mr. William Pantzke from Milwaukee.
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Waddams Center
William Lobdell
J. F. Hardel
Freeport
Damascus
Clyde Reiter
Monroe
Steve Rigney
Red Oak
Rigney
Stanley Price
South Dakota
Emery
Lora ,Houser
From Our Own Correspondent Berlin News Notes
Berlin June 9 Rev W Jones of Davis visited. Mrs M Fehr of Orangeville and Mrs Jas Neuschwander of Afalkey spent Tuesday with Mr and Mrs J Wise. Miss Booker visited Winslow home Sunday. Mrs R T Mitchell of Winneshiek Mrs Dr Barstow and Wilbur Reitzell of Freeport spent Friday with H Bokemeier family. G Borger family with Tielkemeier of Dakota. Chas Cotherman and wife Ridott with D Cotherman family Sunday. T R Niblo family visited C Lestikow family Sunday. R Wardlow and son Keys spent Tuesday evening in Ridott. Laura Babb entertained friends at dinner Sunday. Mrs F Switzer and daughter Elsie called on friends Friday. Vernon Kebil and lady of Dakota spent Monday calling on friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Rev. W. Jones
Davis
M. Fehr
Orangeville
Jas. Neuschwander
Afalkey
J. Wise
H. Bokemeier
G. Borger
F. Tielkemeier
Dakota
Chas. Cotherman
Ridott
D. Cotherman
T. R. Niblo
C. Lestikow
R. Wardlow
Keys
Laura Babb
Local visitors and readings from Freeport area
June 11 notes list residents and visitors: Ethie Stitler of Freeport visited town. Nelson Bechtold stayed with his brother John Bechtold in Baileyville. Mrs. Marvin Price and Lois spend week in Freeport. Mrs. John Lapp visiting friends in Rockford. Barnhart family of Mt. Morris visiting Albert Mantzke and family. Miss da Shippee returned from Elgin after a week with friends. Joseph Strieff and Ollie Nathan of Freeport were in town for business and visits. Dr A F Kober now has a trained nurse in his office. school closed last Friday with a Fisher graveyard picnic enjoyed by all.
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McConnell
Ethie Stitler
Freeport
Nelson Bechtold
John Bechtold
Baileyville
Marvin Price
Lois
John Lapp
Rockford
Barnhart
Mt. Morris
Albert Mantzke
da Shippee
Elgin
Joseph Strieff
Ollie Nathan
A. F. Kober
Fisher
Centennial News Briefs Farmers Finish Planting Corn
Centennial June 8 Farmers in the area have largely completed corn planting. Martha Schlung of Dubuque Ia visits her parents Rev and Mrs W W Schlung. The Centennial school picnic is set for Friday June 12 at the cliffs. all are invited with baskets. William Sandmeier of Freeport visited the Koerner home Thursday. Annie and Amelia Koertner spent time with Pearl City relatives. Rev Feldwish of Pearl City stayed with Mr and Mrs Silberman.
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Martha Schlung
Dubuque
WW. VY. Schlung
Cliffs
William Sandmeier
Freeport
Koerner
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F. A. Read
Automobiles
J Machinery
W R. Manstrein
Galena St
Freeport Laundry
Otto Wagner
Galena Street
Hermsmeier
Lennox Soap
Heinz
California
Northwest
Hackney
Haydn
Rehoett
Medence Military Mareh
Ruth Sauccerman
Vera Frey
Scharmenka
Caro
Anzonetta
Harriet Avenets
Newland
Moszkowski
Mae Dowell, Chopin
Chopin
Della Seidel
Ruth Schoettel
Wereye Cfprice
Frowner Olive
Fantasie Neille Sherhondy
Kent Kerch A
Benedict
W.J. Young & Co
Opp
Freeport Loan Co
Stephenson Street
New Phone
Wm Walton Neph Clothing Department
Social Notes
W. ER. C
G.A. R. Hall
Ministerial Association of
W. H. Beynon
Roy
Today’s Market Report
Chicago Board of Trade
F.j.miller & Co
Rice Building
C. D. Anderson
Business Education
Memorial Services
CGC
A. McNamara
Taguire
G. Alfel
Gylena St
Avoy Malt Extract Dept
Journal
Want
Contis
Scallons
Centennial
Brown & Dollmeyer
Canada
Canadian Pacific Railway
Bow River Valley
Calgary
Alberta
Clement
Little’s Crockery Store
Hettinger Block
C. G. Schoeffel
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