Graduates of 1908 Honor High School Class Night
A reflective piece on the 1908 Freeport High School graduates, with humorous and somber epitaphs noting classmates who faced challenges, the faculty’s role in shaping futures, and the students’ memories as they move beyond the school’s halls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dresser
Jean
Irene
Vera Holmes
Florence Maurer
Meta _Kuhlemeier
Helen Rockey
Pearl Wohlford
Laura Mensenkamp
Bula’ Fox
Grace Fike
Margaret Davenport
Julius Ceasar
Shakespeare
Freeport High School
Pheasant Benefit Realized by Farmers and Pomologists
The article argues that insectivorous birds like pheasants provide incalculable but real benefits to fruit and grain growers by consuming pests and destroying weeds. It notes losses from pests run into hundreds of millions annually, often preventable through protecting birds and enforcing game laws, while neighbor protection can undermine efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Fr. Kendrick
St. Louis
National
Audubon Societies
William Dutcher
Opposition to Ottawa street grade change in Freeport
Freeport attorney explains he voted for grade change but opposed using public funds to cut down streets not permanently improved. He cites directed private sale of dirt, city needs, future assessments on property owners, and current financial strain. He urges economical use of public money and duty to ward and city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport, T
Ottawa Street
Lead Mines Consolidate Merger Planned in Platteville District
Plans for a merger of six leading Platteville lead and zinc mines attract Janesville owners with stakes in Empire and Enterprise. Capitalization set at one million dollars to be distributed among current stockholders of the involved mines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Platteville Lead and Zinc
Janesville
Empire and Enterprise
Gugger Returns From Win Slow Morning Report
E. O. Gugger came back from Win Slow this morning with routine updates on the trip and no new incidents reported.
Mission Meeting In City With Trotter Monroe
A telephone message announced Melvin E. Trotter of Grand Rapids and Harry Monroe of Chicago will speak in the city tonight. The gathering at First Presbyterian Church at 7 30 will be open to all, with Silloway of Milwaukee also taking part, promising a profitable evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melvin E. Trotter
Grand Rapids
Mich
Harry Monroe
Chicago
First Presbyterian Church
Trotter
Monroe
Silloway
Milwaukee
Rockford Watch plant to close for brief summer break
The Rockford Watch company will shut its factory Friday night June 26 and reopen Monday July 6 as it runs on a short schedule. Some workers have arranged vacations and the firm ordered a short layoff to avoid crippling operations. The American company at Walent will also close for three and a half weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockford Watch Company
Walent
An Old Journal Man Visits Free Press Office
Mr. Winters of Otto Wagner’s book binding and supply house in Freeport visited the Free Press office Friday. A former Freeport Journal employee, he feels at home in the printshop and was a pleasant guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winters
Otto Wagner
Freeport
Free Press
Freeport Journal
Milledgeville Free Press
New Domestic Science Teacher Arrives at High School
Miss Richardson, the newly elected domestic science teacher at the high school, is in the city reviewing department arrangements and equipment. She says she is well and pleased with the outlook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Richardson
Miss Carrie Musser Visits Freeport
Miss Carrie Musser of Orangeville spent the day in Freeport, engaging in local activity and visiting familiar streets and shops during her outing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie Musser
Orangeville
Freeport
Illinois Firemen Set July Tourney in Lincoln
The Illinois Firemen's Association will hold its annual tournament in Lincoln July 28 to 30 with many events for fire departments across the Prairie State. The three day program includes parades, hose and ladder races, hub events, platform and consolation races, plus several championship contests and special prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois Firemen’s Association
Lincoln
Father Croke to Attend Freeport Graduation
Rev. Fr. Daniel Croke, formerly pastor of St. Mary’s Freeport, now in Chicago, will visit Monday for the parochial school graduation at St. Mary’s hall. The class is the baby class from Croke’s first year here. He arrives Monday morning and will be hosted by friends and former parishioners during the day and evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Green
Polaris
John Brown
Dubuque
Maude Eaton
Harriet Murphy
Gertrude Grattelo
Grace Hughes
Helen Tenny
Merry Widow
Public Library
Will Hutchins
M. D
AnneKerchner
Elva Luebbing
Ruth Stocks
Verna Raymer
Mary Tappe
Nellie Watson
Clarence Young
Josie Bray
Alma Lukerman
Ella Shaub
Agnes O'Connor
Margaret Freeseman
Eshe Cain
Leta Best
Ruby Carl
Daisy Dinges
Jima Jungkunz
Mildred Barshinger
Mabelle Adams
Gladys MacAffee
Frances
Nellie Riordan
Cornelia Thomas
Eunice Smith
Lina Steenrod
Irma Rowland
Emilie Jungkunz
Leila Bowers
Gray
Walz
Harry Moore
Laible
Thoren
Oscar Ennenga
Alpheus Dresser
Frederick Byerly
Hunter
Daniel Croke
St. Mary's Church
Chicago
St. Mary’s Hall
Mr. Croke
Freeport
Father Croke
Watermelons First Appear On Local Market
The first watermelons of the season have appeared on the local market and buyers are purchasing eagerly. Joy is found among the small boy observers and a few shoppers share in the early fruit rush.
Nothing Compares to Father William's Indian Herbal Tal
An 1880s style advertises Father William's Indian Herbal Tonic claiming it cures liver kidney stomach and bowel issues. It promises digestive aid, bowel regularity, kidney cleansing and blood purification, priced at 20 cents with a money back guarantee, sold by C. P. Guenthe & Co. at the Galena Avenue and Galena Street corner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William
C. P. Guenthe & Co
Galena Avenue
Galena Street
H Clay Evars 65th Birthday Highlighted in Tennessee
H Clay Evars born June 18 1843 in Juniata PA. Civil War private in Wisconsin regiment. Settled in Chattanooga 1870 as iron and car manufacturer. Twice mayor, 1889 congressman, 1893 assistant postmaster general, 1894 governor candidate. Later commissioner of pensions 1900s and U S consul general London 1902–1905.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tennessee
Juniata County
Pennsylvania
Chattanooga
Caty
Congress
United States
McKinley
London
Lambs Attend Sister's Funeral in Pearl City
Mr and Mrs W S Lamb of Gibson City Illinois returned home after attending the funeral of Mrs J P Cullen in Pearl City yesterday They stayed at the home of aunt Mrs Sophia Ketchum on Douglas avenue during their visit to the city
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. S. Lamb
Gibson City, Ill
Mr. Lamb
J. P. Cullen
Pearl City
Mrs. Lamb
Sophia Ketchum
Douglas Avenue
City
Delavan Lake trip for Knowlton family and Read
Mr. Chas. D. Knowlton and his son Kenneth along with Mr. F. A. Read will travel today to Delavan Lake in Wisconsin to enjoy a few days. The men own a summer cottage on the lake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. D. Knowlton
Kenneth
F. A. Read
Delavan Lake
Wis
A Lesson in Health and Kidney Cure Endorsement
An admonition on kidney health notes that healthy kidneys filter impurities from blood and foster health. Foley's Kidney Cure is advertised as improving kidney and bladder diseases and strengthening the system, endorsed by H. J. Moogh and Wm. F. Jungkunz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
H. J. Moogh
Wm. F. Jungkunz
Chronological Highlights From 1699 to 1907
Chronology notes events and births from 1699 1778 1815 1850 1853 1889 1904 1907. Champlain explored the lake named for him Philadelphia was evacuated by the British in 1778. The United States declared war on Great Britain in 1812. The Battle of Waterloo occurred in 1815. The Griffith steamer burned on Lake Erie with 300 lives lost. Alien Thorndike Rice born in 1853, died 1889. William Walter Phelps, born 1839, died 1904. In 1907 the French chamber voted to suppress wine district agitation by force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Champlain
Quebec
Philadelphia
United States Congress
Great Britain
Waterloo
Griffith
Lake Erie
Thorndike’ Rice
William Walter Phelps
STOVINK Preserves Stoves With Black Finish One Coat
An advertises STOVINK as a stove coating that adheres to red hot iron without rubbing off. A single coat keeps the stove black and in fine condition for 60 to 80 days. Guaranteed with every bottle. Price 25 cents. For sale by the Freeport Hardware Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stovink
Freeport Hardware Company
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Frit Kunz
Fritz Kunz
Ene
Alderman Prall
E. O. Gugger
Winslow
M. E. Trotter
Watch Factory
Washburn-Crosby CO
Crosh
Floous
Illinois
Lincoln Begin
Ning the
Prairie State
Ayer
H. Clay Evars
Nate
The
Journal
H.a.rotzler
Chicago St
Freeport, Ill
Idim
ACME
Bengston
Elgin
Waltham
E. Howard Iésize
IF. H. S
Rookwood Pottery
Bengstons
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