Beloit Frat Picnic Sparks Wordplay at Police HQ
Magistrate Bentley returns from Beloit where Phi Kappa Psi hosted a Frat picnic. The judge explained that frat is short for fraternity and joked a picnic may resemble a vaudeville show. Bennetham teased about scarce pretzels as officers debated the term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles J. Bentley
Bentley
Beloit
Phi Kappa Psi
Beloit College
Pete Bennetham
Eddy Hall
Pete
Wisconsin
Silk
Charlie
Henry
Bennetham
Freeport
Excursionists Return From Omaha Chicago Route in Large Numbers
Large waves of travelers finish the Midwest trip as ticketholders head home to Iowa. Nearly every westbound train carries coaches, with 9700 passengers passing Freeport on fourteen excursion trains. Trains were moved efficiently by three 1000-class engines from the Chicago division. Abstract and real estate transfers listed include M C Youngs to Beekmaier and several Lot transfers in Freeport and Rock City. Abstracts of title offered. conveyancers O Taylor & Frick handle deeds and loans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Chicago
Hawkeye State
Gluw
Freeport
Tilingis Central
Stephenson County Abstract Office
M. C. Youngs
L.A. Beekmeaier
Union Ad Freeport
Clara LasShelle
M. G. LaShelle
Rock City
Ann Foley
Hawke & Nestlerode
Waterman& H
Ad Freeport
A. McMillan
Huber
Waterman & H
Margaret Winters
A. F. Winters
Knowlte
Union Loan & Building Association
R. M. Botdert
W. L. Severance
Privileges at Taylor's Park for Saengerbund Ad July 4
A notice assigns all privileges at Taylor's Park for the Saengerbund event in July and July 4 to Charles F. Franz, serving as chairman, 6-I7diw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor's Park
Saengerbund
Charles F. Franz
Narrow Escape Near Pecatonica A 19 Year Old Conductor Injured
Leon Stark son of Mr and Mrs J Stark narrowly escaped death while on duty as a conductor for Rockford and Interurban. The trolley car had prior wire faults and when the curve was taken the trolley detached striking Stark and the rope coil wrapped around his neck. He was dragged about a block before being freed and taken home unharmed apart from the shock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stark
Pecatonica
Leon Stark
Rockford & Interurban
Young Stark
Engine Kills Polo Woman in Train Collision
Miss Elizabeth Herbert of Polo and Bloomington attorney Andrew Jackson Barr were struck by a Chicago and Alton passenger train while crossing tracks two miles from town in a touring car. Barr was killed instantly. Herbert died soon after. They were en route to Lexington to take depositions in a lawsuit. Herbert had moved from Polo a year earlier. her father is a grain dealer. Barr was a leading Bloomington lawyer and a prominent Democrat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Herbert
Bloomington
Becowmeron
Chicago& Alton Railway
Andrew Jackson Barr
Polo, T
Barr
Miss Herbert
Lexington
Polo
Licensed to Wed News of Day Tersely Told
News of Day Tersely Told, Licensed to Wed, To jes Mammenga, Matlock, Ia, 59 Willie Janssen, German Valley, and Laboring Men Wanted. Illinois Central railroad officials struggle to recruit laborers. apply to master mechanic. Henry Sellke vs Baier & Ohlen dorf dismissed in circuit court after appellate progression.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jes Mammenga
Matlock
Willie Janssen
German Valley
Illinois Central Railroad
Henry Sellke
Baier & Ohlendorf
Supreme Court
Social Circles and Travel Offers Highlight Local Notes
Mrs. Hayes entertained a small party at her Carroll street home. A Chicago wedding links Harry H. Deery and Miss Emna Herold, both of Freeport. Water rents due July 1, 1905 with 10 percent discount for advance payment. Travel notices announce Very Low Rates to Baltimore Buffalo and Asbury Park via the Northwestern line, plus a June 25 schedule change for the Colorado Special and trains to Denver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hayes
RA. F. Hayes
Carroll Street
Chicago
Harry H. Deery
Emna Aa. Herold
Freeport
Buffalo
N.Y
Northwestern
Grand Lodge B. P. OQ
Chicago & Northwestern Ry
Denver
Via
North-Western
Union Pavifle RR
YMCA Notes Describe Pool Program and Boys Work
During warm days the YMCA pool is busy with about 85 boys daily. 20 learned to swim, a large class now diving and swimming, while parents value supervision and the wholesome atmosphere. Boys must be over ten to join. the boys work director welcomes calls to discuss the program.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Vader Shades
F. A. Read
Beckmire
Stephenson St
Hermsmeier
W.j.young & Co
G. H. Tittle & Co
U. K
Iowa
Ilineis
Fremeory Water Co
Baltimore, Md
Christian Endeavor
Chicago & Northwestern B’y
Asbury Park, New Jersey
Eeionsl Educational Association
Chicago & North-Western R'y
Y. Moc. A
Joseph Emmert
Joan & Harpster
Browns & Dollmuyer
Ridgeway Electric Co
Stephnnson
Wil
Panama
Chickering & Sons
Kurtzman, Emerson, Ivers & Pond
Behnding, Sterling, Schiller, Crown, Capen, Cable
Lake Side
Merrisfield
Wellington
Warner, Meister, Singer and Bachman
John Hea
Mann Building
Brown & Dollmeyer
The
Freeport Hardware Company
Galena Street
Illinois
Java
van Houren’s
Lownuy’s
Menier’s
Benspory’s
Baker's
Ralston’s
Runkle Brothers
Japan
Madelra
Burrell Brothers
Wright
Wim. C. Wright & Co
Stepheangon Sh
Adddwim
Freeport, Illinois
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