Movements of Freeport People and Their Friends
A stream of personal notices reports Freeport residents and visitors in Chicago, Milwaukee, Normal and nearby towns. Names include Karl Knecht J H Pierce Oscar J Philips Mrs C H Emder Reed Brown and Mrs Louisa Knipschild plus references to travels for business study and social events amid meetings and visits with relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karl Knecht
Chicago
J. H. Pierce
Florence
M.M. Baumgardner
Springfield
T. Smith
Wm. Klein
Pecatonica
Oscar J. Philips
Normal
C. H. Emder
PD. Y. McMullen
M. W. Cowley
Warren
W. T. Kessinger
Polo
Freeport
William Trembor
Ernest Courtney
Chas. Ringer
Local notices and meeting updates from the week
Tickets for the class play Tuesday only valid then. Kh A M Ladies Auxiliary meets at Mrs Folgate 17 Garden St. Christian Church group meets at J M Howe 149 Adams St Friday. Socialist club holds major meeting at Good Templars Hall Thursday. Presbyterian prayer meeting moves to 7 00 for High School graduation week. John M Wise acquires Linniempe Shorthorn bull for Cedar Springs herd. Freeport Chapter OES to Lena visit Friday evening for anniversary. Train departs Freeport 6 62 p m and returns Lena 2 00 a m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Kh. A. of M
Mrs. Folgate
Garden Street
J. M. Howe
Adams Street
Socialist Club
Good ‘Templar’s
First Presbyterian Church
John M. Wise
Frank O. Lowden
Cedar Springs
Freeport
Orders of the Eastern Star
Lena
Léna
St Pius Society Anniversary Observed In Freeport Hall
The twenty fifth anniversary of the St Pius society was observed at St Pius hall with dancing cards and a history of the society by Pip Miller secretary. Rev Father Kalvelage praised the society and its growth while Gilbert's orchestra provided music and refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Pius Society
St. Pius Hall
Walher Kalvelege
Freeport
Pip Miller
Mae
N. B. Loss
M. Scheidt
John Schmid
Henry Rodemeyer
Sterling
Miller
Father Kalvelege
Society
St. Joseph's Church
Father Kulvelege
Lfe
Lena Pfeiffer
G. F. Kerns
N. B. Loos
Anton Napel
M. C. Steffen
Gilbert
Marriage Celebrations Highlight Freeport Family Ties
In Chicago today William Wagner Jr and Miss Jessie Wirts wed at the groom’s brother H D Wagner's home. Rev Anton Wigner conducted a simple ceremony amid carnations roses and ferns. The groom works in the family printing business with his father and brothers in Freeport. After a wedding breakfast the couple honeymooned in Indiana and will reside at 118 Carrell street upon return. Frank P Monahan wed Miss Theresa Korn at St Marys church with engineer Monahan of the C G railroad. Rev Father Croke officiated and the couple will live in Winslow street. Rev and Mrs W Gardner hosted a reception for twenty third anniversary of their marriage with the Haraca class in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kewanee
Fraternal Tribunes
Alo Bellows
Illinois Central Railroad
Roy Downing
Chicago
Theodore Holke
St. John’s Church
Fred Dorman
DD. G. Jones
Nellie Jones
William Wagner, Jr
W. H. Wagner
Jessie Wirts
Zanesville
Indiana
Marvin Patton
H. D. Wagner
North Harvey Avenue
Anton Wigner
Zion German Evangelical Imtheran Church
Freeport
Ise& Concern
Mgr
Oscar Wagner
St. Mary's Church
Frank P. Monahan
Theresa Korn
Father Croke
Monahan
Katherine Korn
Iroquois Street
Winslow Street
Death of Herman Janssen in German Valley ruled natural causes
In German Valley on Tuesday the coroner impanelled a jury to investigate the sudden death of Herman Janssen. The jury of F. R. Aukes, W. H. Janssen, H. H. Boreh ers, H. B. Greenfield, F. Wieman and Fred Ross found the cause to be natural. Johanna Janssen, his niece, reported seeing him on the lawn after 11 pm and noting possible convulsions before he died.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Janssen
German Valley
Goroner Peck
F. R. Aukes
W. H. Janssen
H. H. Borehers
H. B. Greenfield
F. Wieman
Fred Ross
Johanna Janssen
Wealthy Jo Daviess matron hangs self in Stockton inquest
Coroner's inquest at Stockton, Jo Daviess county, reports Mrs. Joseph Moore, about 72, wealthy, mother of Lena resident Mrs. W. E. White, took own life by hanging after severe headache. She warned niece not to tell her mother, then used a rope from attic, kicked the chair, and died. Husband had died years before.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stockton
Jo Daviess County
Joseph Moore
W. E. White
Lena
Right Food For Growing Girls Promoted By Health Ad
An ad extols nutrition for adolescent girls, warning that diet shapes future health. It recounts a testimonial of a woman who quit coffee due to stomach issues, then found Postum Food Coffee beneficial, claiming headaches and nervousness vanished, and overall health improved. The endorsement credits Postum Co, Battle Creek, Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postum Co
Battle
Electric Bitters Prove Cures Harsh Illness
Harper resident Geo W Hoffman touts seven year battle with stomach and liver trouble cured by electric Bitters. He recommends them to all, noting he will not be without this medicine. Sold with guarantee by Joseph Emmert at 60 cents per bottle. Try them today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. W. Hoffman
Harper, Wash
Joseph Emmert
Move to new home seeks bees and butter orders
J EB announces relocation to 6 Lincoln Ave Ruston inviting customers for fresh bees and butter and requests calls to 297 for orders. The note expresses hope for old and new customers to reach out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. EB
Ruston
Lincoln Ave
Malven's Microbes Score Big In Freeport Series
The Freeport microbes impress with a four game series win over Elliot's team, dominating at the plate and in the field. Nick Malvern earns praise for leadership, coaching, and strategic play as the locals outclass visitors through timely hitting and steady defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Publc
Washington
Capitol
George
Teddy
Freeport
Nick Malven
Borealis
Mr. Elliot
Cheeseville
Malvern
Nick
Freeport Faces Wisconsin Line for Pennant Victory
The Freeport team enters the season as logical favorites for the three cornered trophy relying on past success and current form. Fans must stay loyal as the club aims to deliver top performance despite the inherent unpredictability of baseball and possible unforeseen setbacks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Wisconsin
Freeport Beats Galena in Hockey Style Exhibition
Yesterday Freeport defeated Galena 1 to 1 while Clinton surged past La Crosse 7 to 3. Highlights included a one handed catch by Carson and strong kicks by Bill Householder amid disputed Galena umpire calls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Galena
Clinton
la Crosse
Mal
Coyotes
Matthews
Scott
Gaia
Carson
Bill Householder
Householder
Base Ball Notes Karnell Back Tomorrow Sehneiberg to Open Oshkosh Series
Karnell returns to action tomorrow while Sehneiberg is set to start the Oshkosh series. Ole Oleson underwent another measurement yesterday at Clinton, signaling ongoing player evaluation and prep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karnell
Sehneiberg
Ole Oleson
Clinton
Father Pursues Daughter Across Illinois Central Roundhouse
A Wisconsin father chased his runaway daughter from Freeport to a bridge near Asherville, where she tried to leap into the Pecatonica river. A crowd watched as he dragged her to safety and the pair returned toward their Badger State home. no police report was filed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois Central Railroad
Roundhouse
Freeport
Wisconsin
C. M. & St. Paul
Asherville
Pecatonica
John Kruse
Charles Wahl
Badger State
Treble Clef Club to Hold 2 PM Practice at Grand Opera House
The Treble-clef club will meet for a practice session at 2 o clock tomorrow afternoon at the Grand Opera House. Members are reminded to bring music and instruments for the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Opera House
Lena s New Hotel Contract Awarded to Monroe Firm
The Lena Hotel company building committee announces Keister and Bowman of Monroe Wisconsin as the winning bidders for the new 12000 dollar hotel. Contracts are signed and work will start next week with rapid progress expected to complete by October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Lena Hotel Company
Keister & Bowman
Monroe
Wis
Henney Band Opens Season With Strong Crowd
Aylor’s Park hosted the Henney band for the first concert of the season. Director Robert Giblar drew hearty applause as the ensemble performed well. The series continues Friday with the second summer concert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henney
Aylor
Robert Giblar
Sesson
Excursion Run Safely On Central Trains
Trainmaster W. T. Caldwell of the Freeport division went to Chicago to assist in preparing excursion trains back to Omaha. He said ticket sales for the excursion amounted to a figure not yet stated, noting trains were kept at a safe distance apart during the journey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central
W. T. Caldwell
Freeport
Ilinois Central Railroad
Chicago
Omaha
Caldwell excursion success boosts passenger safety gains
The report notes 10,700 rather than 9,700 was stated yesterday as Mr. Caldwell overseeing the excursion. He kept trains well separated and expressed elation at the safe result, insisting all precautions ensured passengers reached destination without accident. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Schultz of Madison, D. C., have left for Chicago after visiting former Mayor Huenke and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caldwell
J. C. Schultz
Madison
Huenkemeier
Chicago
Modern three story office building planned in Hobart
A major Hobart construction project aims for completion by mid October. The 36 by 72 foot building will rise three stories with a basement and use pink pressed brick and Blue Bedford stone trims. Features include limestone foundations with Asher stone facings, a cemented basement housing laundry furnace room and more, multiple bedrooms, baths, electric lighting, stem heat, hot and cold water, and an estimated cost around 12000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hobart
Ind
Novel Window Display Attracts Crowd In Local Store
An extravagant Mi o na display at Wm F Jungkunz draws hundreds, featuring a lithograph of Mrs Stern and Mrs Kern from Cincinnati. The ad touts Mi o na as improving digestion nerves sleep and vigor with 36 cent Tea or Tablets and a 50 cent box guarantee. Joseph Emmert Brown Dollmeyer advertise graduations presents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. F. Jongkung
Mi-o-na
W. F. Jongkung
Jungkuna
Rocky Mountain
Joseph Emmert
Malaria symptoms and urging treatment in 1900s ad
The notice lists malaria symptoms including intermittent fever chills and back ache and urges immediate treatment. It promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a stomach remedy and laxative to strengthen assimilation, noting sales by H J Moogk and Wa F Jungkunz.
Resolutions of G A R Honor Departed Comrade John Weisenbach
The G A R notes the passing of comrade John Weisenbach as the Almighty Ruler calls him away. The committee expresses bereavement and pays last tribute to his life and memory, directing these resolutions to be entered in minutes and a copy sent to the deceased’s family, with publication in daily papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Weisenbach
F. Froasiey
H.S. Keer
Pred Koy
A Fearful Fate of Piles and a Proven Remedy
Harry Colson of Masonville writes that Bucklen's Arnica Salve cures painful piles and is also effective for cuts burns and injuries. The advertisement notes the salve sells for 25 cents at Joseph Emmert's druggist and mentions a display of books from Edin Brows & Doll Ey er.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Colson
Masonville
Joseph Emmert
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Minneapolis
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Madison, Street
John Vappe
Milwaukee
Helen Becker Edwards
Ray G. Edwards
Conservatory of Music
Reed Brown
Illinois Central
Clinton, IN
Louisa Knipschild
William Knipschild
Will Smythe
J. R. Bingman
Willard Bowers
B. L. Yoder
F. A. Knepley
Mrs. Higgins
National Avenue
Father Kalvelage
Philip Miller
B. Smith
WL. Karcher
John W. Karcher
I. Lucile Lacy
Mary Lacy
Douglas Avenue
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Clarence CG. Jones
Lockport
Cora A. Bixler
Revi Jas. K. Shields
Edward BE. Dolen
Frances Ratz
Mary
Jana Stearns
Rockford
B. A. Arnold
North
Galena Avenue
Chas
Tinner
Aarty
Fourth Avenue
Leon
Malven
Lead City
CrLixton
Town
Clinton Independents
B. Clinton
Larros Lee
tHeson
Bodice
Ful
Wed
Wih
Wausau
Sesvence
Oshkosh la Cronse
Bibeloit
ATR Green Bay
Matthew
Holmes
Rise
Tr Householder
Th Sullivan
Alock
Tree Corson
Mende
Schnethers
Sarees
Totmis
Galen
P.O
Vase Troughton
Renee
O' Diy
Coorer
McKee
Barnett
Ad O MelIntosh
Ty Partish
Red
Ra Bunny - Vych
Henney Band
Brown & Dollmeyer
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