Independence Day Celebration At Taylor's Park Freeport
Freeport hosts a grand Independence Day event at Taylor's Park with three bands and a full day of races and athletic events for thousands. Highlights include a homecoming week of the Freeport Business Men's Association and a 25-piece fireworks display, with Mayor Dittmar welcoming attendees.
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Ilinois
Freeport
Taylor’s Park
Prairie State
Fred J. Jastram
Fred A. Schulz
Freeport Business Men's Association
Taylor's Park
Dittmar
C. L. Snyder
H. P. Kochsmeier
Fond du Lac
Henney
Davis
Shannon
Local Social Roundup From Freeport and Surrounds
Ford Dackler of Chadwick and Frank Schaepner of Mt. Carroll were in Freeport today. Mrs Permilla Mitchell visited Forreston friends during the day. Chas F Hildreth travels to Chicago for the funeral of W R Basconi. Earl Evans, who had visited Polo, returned home in the evening. Mrs Arthur Jones nee Nettie Richarda returned to Chicago after visiting her mother. Mrs Fred Wagner and daughter Clara and William Ennenga departed for Sterling relatives. Mrs Walter G Barnes of Carroll Street plans to leave Thursday to visit her nephew Dinwiddie near New York City. Mr and Mrs Nash and Albert Nash of various towns were in Freeport today. Miss Grace Johnson of Moline visits Miss Alfreda Voigt, a former DeKalb Normal classmate. M J Hanley and Jerre Reardon left for Chicago to attend W R Bascom’s funeral. Miss Cora M Betts returned from Chicago for a few weeks’ vacation. In addition to her vocal work she sang as soloist at a Dr Gunsaulus Park Avenue concert. Dr Daniel Protheroe, noted Welsh composer and Gunsaulus choir leader, sang his own works.
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Earl Evans
Polo
Arthur Jones
Nettie Richarda
Chicago
Fred Wagner
Clara
William Ennenga
Sterling
Walter G. Barnes
Carroll Street
Dinwiddie
New York City
E. Nash
M. J. Nash
Charles A
Clara Nash
Elizabeth
Albert H. Nash
Estherville
Iowa
Freeport
Grace Johnson
Moline
Alfreda Voigt
Freaport pair wed at St Josephs Church
Miss Julia Bowman and John Rinderman, two well known Freaport youths, were married this morning at St Josephs church.
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Julia Bowman
John Rinderman
St. Joseph's Church
Rental inquiry at 74 Ark Ave with Swastika plan
A fragmented notice seeks a 0 rent room house inquiry to Mrs Pelck at 74 Ark Ave. It mentions OST-A Swastika plan and asks to return to Journal office or Frank Ross with a 3 dollar Galena rere.
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Wix Rool
Frank Ross
Galena
Directoire Gown Prompts Midwest Fashion Debate
A Stephenson Street merchant reports a New York representative promoting the directoire dress. He predicts brisk eastern adoption would force midwest uptake, noting it would contrast more with current styles than fashion did a decade ago. The exchange ends with a shrug at the uncertain future.
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Directoire
Stephenson Street
New York
Middle West
Freeport
Cobbling by Electricity Brings Faster Shoe Service
In the electric age the BE and W company expands its shoe business to meet rising demand. An electric motor was installed to finish work, allowing quicker production. Manager Mr. Drener notes goods can be called for on short notice by phone, improving promptness and workmanship for the public.
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Ridgway
Drener
J C Shopmen Picnic Set for Illinois Central Outing
Tomorrow marks the annual Illinois Central shopmen picnic at Madison with a special six coach train. The train departs Freeport at 6 50 AM and reaches Madison about 9 00 AM. Return from Madison is at 7 00 PM. Only employees and their families may ride.
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Illinois Central
Madison
Freeport
Family Attends Chicago Funeral of W R Bascom
Grant Courtney and daughter Leah traveled to Chicago to attend the funeral of W R Bascom a near relative. Services were held this afternoon and burial is planned tomorrow at Bloomington. Bascom long served as first assistant general freight agent for the Illinois Central rail road and was near sixty years old, having worked there since the 1870s.
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Grant Courtney
Leah
Chicago
W. R. Bascom
Bloomington
Bascom
Illinois Central Railroad
Illinois Central
Afternoon Party Held at 180 Union Street
Mrs. E H Place hosted a party yesterday afternoon for forty of Jean Louise and Dorothy Place's girl friends at 180 Union Street. The gathering featured planned games and refreshments. prizes went to Ethel Zimmerman and Helen Dunham in the guessing contests and to Gladys Welch and Hazel Snyder in the peanut walk.
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Jean, Louise
Dorothy Place
E. H. Place
Union Street
Miss Bidwell Sails Saturday for the Mediterranean
Miss Alice Bidwell sails from Boston this morning aboard the White Star liner Canoptic bound for the Mediterranean with an Azores route. The ship stops at the Azores on July 8 and passes Gibraltar on July 6, with Naples reached by July 9. She plans to return by September 4, accompanied by Miss Bertha Bidwell to Chicago.
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Alice Bidwell
Boston
White Star
Canoptic
Mediterranean
Azores
Gibralta
Naples
Bertha Bidwell
Chicago
Beloit man Wild Cat Joe arrested after depot disturbance
Wild Cat Joe McDonald of Beloit was taken into custody near the Milwaukee depot after persistently singing and annoying residents. He resisted when Officer Conley attempted to arrest him, necessitating the use of a wrist restraint on one arm and a further struggle.
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Joe McDonald
Beloit
Milwaukee Depot
Conley
Golden Medical Discovery Aids Torpid Liver Health
An advertisement-style claim urges treating liver troubles by restoring digestion and nutrition starting with the stomach. Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery is touted to cleanse poisons, improve liver function, and relieve symptoms like bitter taste, coated tongue, bad breath, headaches, and weak stomach. It emphasizes non secrecy, glyceric herbal roots, bottle ingredients listed, and cautions against substitutes.
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Pierce
Coming Events Calendar Listing June and July
June 24 Farmers plente at Damascus and a Sons of Veterans social at G hall. June 1 St Margaret's guild dance and June 8 Good roads meeting of Freeport Business Men's association. July 12 Knights of Columbus to initiate large clags.
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Damascus
Sons of Veterans’ Social Nat K
G. Hall
St. Margaret's Guild
Good Roads
Freeport Business Men's Association
Knights of Columbus
Lena Gossip Briefs Highlight Local Moves and Travels
Charles Bacon visits Lena from Chicago to see E. H. Howe and recall Beloit college days. Miss Mae Wetzel leaves for Bowman North Dakota to house for her brother Lloyd on a claim. Mrs. Chas Cummings and Miss Anna King visit Mt. Carroll relatives. Miss Florence Taylor shows improvement after months of poor health. Sue L. Wilson returns home near Pana Illinois for vacation. Mr. and Mrs. N. M. Mason and son guests of W. W. Shelhase. Mrs. James Kinf bedridden with rheumatism and neuralgia. Rev and Mrs. A J Cramer depart for Clinton Iowa to spend weeks with son Samuel. Mrs. W. G. Clark returns to Terre Haute Indiana after visiting Rev. Derr. Mr. and Mrs. A M Werkheiser go to German Valley Illinois for Rev Edward Breen and Flora Giles marriage at noon.
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Lena
Charles Bacon
Chicago
E. H. Howe
Hey
Beloit College
Mae Wetzel
Bowman
N. D
Lloyd
Libbie Merritt
Chas. Cummings
Anna King
Mt. Carroll
Florence Taylor
Sue L. Wilson
Pana
Ill
N. M. Mason and Son
la Salle
W. W. Shelhase
James Kinf
A.J. Cramer
Clinton
Samuel
W. G. Clark
Terre Haute
Ind
C. E. Derr
A. M. Werkheiser
German Valley
Edward Breen
Nora
Flora Giles
Freeport Community Notices and Meetings Highlight Local Events
Local notes report Freeport M W A meets Thursday. Glen Oblander resigns from A J Robson Co. Trinity church choir rehearses at 8. Peter Metager’s new home on Carroll Street progresses. American Stars of Equity to plan annual picnic tonight. Shoes and clothing stores close all day July 4 per Retail Clerks union. Rev Wm Caton to preach Friday at Trinity Church. Primary Baptist mothers to meet 8 tomorrow for party. New Century Division No 154 LAO RC meets Friday June 26 with initiation and social. Embury Sunday school picnic tomorrow at Globe Park with buses from White School. Second Presbyterian Sunday school picnic at Globe Park Friday June 26. bus timetable and bundles noted. Forreston Journal notes controversy over Freeport’s special funds and debt affecting dry forces argument.
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Peter Metager
Carroll Street
Park Avenue
American Stars of Equity
Supreme Office
Wm. Caton
Freeport
Trinity Church
The
Baptists
Licensed to Wed list excerpt
A compact roster shows licenses to wed for Rae L. Steel of Harlem, John Binderman of Freeport, Julia Bowman, Casper Disch of Freeport, John A. Mayer of Peoria, Marie H. Hilderbrandt, Geo. D. Schuman of Pearl City, and Lillian A. Barnes of Pearl City, with associated ages.
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Rae L. Steel
Harlem
John Binderman
Freeport
Julia Bowman
SamMe
Casper Disch
John A. Mayer
Peoria
Marie H. Hilderbrandt
Same
Geo. D. Schuman
Pearl City
Lillian A. Barnes
Evangelical Conference Favors Fall Illinois Meeting
The Freeport district of the Illinois conference of the Evangelical Association met in Sterling on June 25 and recommended holding the state church conference in the fall rather than in spring.
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Sterling, Ill
Freeport
Illinois Conference of the Evangelical Association
State Church
Lichtenberger Heads to Hot Springs for Rheumatism
William Lichtenberger, previously bedbound at home for weeks with rheumatism, has departed for Hot Springs Arkansas. He travels with his sister Miss Mattie Lichtenberger. The homebound patient is described as known locally as “Billie.”
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William Lichtenberger
Hot Springs
Ark
Billie
Misa Mattie Lichtenberger
Mothers' Club Meeting at Settlement Home
Mothers' club to meet Thursday afternoon at the Settlement home Rev H L Moore to speak with the group Vocal and instrumental pieces by Mrs Lennox and Miss Harriet Yarger featured in the program
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Mother's Club
H. L. Moore
Lennox
Harriet Yarger
New Rockford Aldermen Elected After Graft Probe Resignations
Alexander McLaren John E Erickson and Charles Andrews Jr were elected aldermen at Rockford on Tuesday to fill vacancies caused by resignations tied to a recent graft investigation.
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Alexander McLaren
John E., Erickson
Charles Andrews, Jr
Rockford
Miss Elle Hess Dies After Sudden Illness
Dixon, TIL June 28 Miss Elle Hess died suddenly Monday from an acute attack of indigestion caused by eating summer sausage. She had been ill only a few hours.
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Dixon
Til
Elle Hess
Sick and Afflicted: Miss Welch Undergoes Appendicitis Operation
Miss Helen Welch daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Welch was operated on this morning at St Faucis hospital for appendicitis.
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Helen Welch
Robert Welch
St. Faucis Hospital
Piano tuner J Burdett listed with Brown & Dallemyer orders
A fragment notes piano tuner J Burdett connected to orders from Brown & Dallmeyer or via phone, indicating a service arrangement or procurement detail in a local trades context. The readable text is sparse but points to a bookkeeping or cataloging entry involving a named craftsman.
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J. Burdett
Brown & Dallmeyer
Daily Journal Delivery Service Expands Citywide
The Daily Journal announces delivery to every part of the city up to ten weeks, expanding service reach for readers seeking timely access to news.
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Daily Journal
Wee
the Daily Journal
Freeport Leads In First Doubleheader Game
In the first game of a double header this afternoon Freeport leads Wausau 3 to 1 after seven innings as Lang pitches for the Lumberjacks and Cummings for the Canners. The Champs hold an 8 to 2 lead in the seventh inning in the other matchup.
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Champs
Mreaport J
Wausau
Lang
Lumberjacks
Cummings
Canners
Madison Supports Cassiboine as Baseball Boss
Madison State Journal reports the Madison Baseball Association directors reaffirm their support for Manager Cassiboine. After unrest and rumors he would be dropped, a directors’ resolution states Cassiboine has the confidence of the board and will guide the team, citing past minor league success and the belief he can restore pride for fans.
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Madison
Cossiboine
Madison State Journal
Madison Baseball Association
Cossihboine
Cassiboine
Des Moines Beats Omaha, Sets Western League Run Record
Des Moines topped Omaha in a Western League game, scoring 17 runs and gathering 21 hits, while Omaha managed only one run and one hit. The record contrast to Galena fans reflects ongoing league standings with Des Moines near the bottom and Omaha leading the pack.
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Freeport
Galena Gazette
Des Moines
Omaha
Galena
Masons to Organize a Freeport Baseball Team
The Blue lodge Masons of Freeport plan a baseball team with a first workout set for tomorrow evening at Taylor's park. Talented members aim to form a strong nine and expect a game against the Elks on a date to be determined.
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Blue Lodge Masons
Freeport
Taylor’s Park
Masons
The
Elks
Ater
Scribbles Praises De Riter Despite Health Concerns
A Philadelphia Press excerpt quotes Scribbles contrasting De Riter and Tie, noting De Riter’s health as a benefit while suggesting Tie’s wealth allows buying postage stamps. The dialogue highlights differing measures of success for poets.
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Scribbles
de Riter
Tie
Philadelphia Press
Neighbor’s Squeaky Lawn Mower Ends With Hair Oil Use
A Cleveland Plain Dealer reader report describes a neighbor whose squeaky lawn mower prompts the owner to spray a bottle of labeled machine oil on the doormat. The punchline notes the oil was used on the neighbor’s hair.
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Cleveland Plain Dealer
Footpad Threats in a Savage Laugh From Puck
A fragment quotes a Puck quip about a highwayman demanding money then threats to “brow your brains out.” The text conveys streetwise banter and urban danger language from a New York context, reflecting period humor and peril in a pistolless era.
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New York
Puck
Philanthropic swimmers push beyond breakers for hero medals
A Washington Star quotation hints that people swim beyond breakers out of a desire to aid in distributing hero medals, framing the act as a charitable gesture. The remark notes a philanthropic motive behind seemingly risky ocean swims.
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Washington Star
Overburdened With Memory Says Farmer Corn Tessel
A Washington Star quote notes a farmer remarking on his son seeking memory lessons. The farmer jokes the boy already remembers every tune ever whistled, implying a humorous, memory-rich household.
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Farmer Corn Tessel
Washington Star
Law on barking dogs debated in protest column
A Baltimore American snippet shows a debate on passing a law to curb barking dogs. The speaker asks if ordinary nuisance or barkers law already covers such disturbances, signaling local concern over quiet enjoyment and enforcement.
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Baltimore
Why do women enjoy weeping at a matinee
A Denver News Times exchange asks why women weep at matinees and why men seem to relish getting angry at the umpire. The brief joke reflects social quirks and spectator passions in a late era newspaper voice.
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Denver News-Times
Opportunity Knocks Once for Men Women Every Fourth Year
A humorous quip from Lippincott's Magazine notes that men may find opportunity at their door often, while women are said to be favored to find it only once in four years, highlighting a playful stereotype about gender and luck.
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Lippincott
Magazinia
Long Republican primary ballot looms in Stephen son county
Voters in Stephen son county face an exceptionally long August 8 Republican primary ballot. The ticket, extending to an estimated three feet when spaced, lists governor contenders, many state and local offices, and over fifty names. County Clerk Held outlines party colors and mandatory public notice obligations for three newspapers.
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Stephenson County
Supreme Court
United States
Nervy suitor seeks daughter with golden hair
In Judge, a nervy young man bursts into a rich merchant’s office and, after declaring love at first sight, asks for one of the merchant’s three daughters. The father, amused, urges him to pursue an introduction and grants consent after slight confrontation.
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Inercianiawnicg
Hig
Anler
Ellen
Maria
Charles C. Mullin
Judge
Mad dog scares girl in alarming Harper’s Weekly vignette
A little girl reporting a furious mad dog creates a tense scene as she describes the animal with growing emphasis. The account captures the fear and urgency of the moment through her vivid, escalating retelling.
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Harper's Weekly
Old Moneybags Chooses Paper With Fewest Bargains
A multimillionaire favors the paper that advertises the fewest bargains when asked by a young reporter. The remark, recorded in Harper's Weekly, reflects a wary stance toward sensational pricing and advertising fakery.
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Prudence
Harper's Weekly
Conkling’s Invective Against a Rum-Faced Witness
A historical note recalls Roscoe Conkling’s sharp oratory as he belittled a witness for the opposition. He allegedly told the jury that the man’s mouth stretched across his face like a sepulcher of rum and a fountain of falsehood, illustrating Conkling’s mastery of invective.
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ConkHog
Roscoe Conkling
John J. Ingalls
Conkling
Learn to be Pleased with Wealth and Poverty Motto
A compact aphorism attributed to Plutarch urging contentment in wealth when it aids others, in poverty to reduce care, and in obscurity to avoid envy, as a guide to beneficent living.
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Plutarch
What Shall We Wave for Dessert Jell O
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Forreston Journal
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