Few Jury Trials Open March Term In Pearl City
The second week of the circuit court term began with little for jurors to do as major cases settle. Fred Krugjohann pleaded guilty to illegally selling liquor, fined 15 dollars plus costs. Eva Moss admitted burglary and larceny and was sent to the state home for female juvenile offenders at Geneva. Al Klock’s larceny case set for tomorrow. Highland will case dismissed. Julius Heeren granted a divorce from Mabel Heeren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rom
Petit Jury
Fred Krugjohann
Pearl City
Eva Moss
Geneva
al Klock
Highland Will
Julius Heeren
Mabel Heeren
Personal Record notes various travel and visits
George Ennenga spent the day at Rockford. Gilbert Bowers of Byron NL visits friends in the city. Louise Karcher of Chicago visits aunt Miss Sara Karcher at Brewster house. Eugene Fornes returns to New York after weeks here. Mr and Mrs Albert Hawke depart for Marion City Wisconsin to visit Mrs George Kloster. Mrs C H Mishler Evangeline and Glenn Olson of Mt Morris leave after visiting W H Boop. J M Stiffier returns from trip through Kansas and Missouri. F H Ives of Galena in Freeport en route to Mt Carroll to supervise a bridge project. Fred C Held goes to Bloomington for stockholders meeting of Universal Voting Machine Co. George Howland of Janesville, railroad conductor, visits sister Mrs George McKnight. Rev Melville P Boynton returns home to Chicago after preaching at First Baptist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Ennenga
Rockford
Gilbert Bowers
Byron
Louise Karcher
Chicago
Sara Karcher
Brewster House
Eugene Fornes
New York
Albert Hawke
Marion City
Wis
George Kloster
C. H. Mishler
Evangeline
Glenn Olson
Mt. Morris
W. H. Boop
J. M. Stiffier
Kansas
Missouri
Southwest
F. H. Ives
Galena
Freeport
Mt. Carroll
Fred C. Held
Bloomington
Universal Voting Machine Co
George Howland
Janesville
George McKnight
Melville P. Boynton
First Baptist Church
Surprise Birthday Gatherings Highlight Social Circles
Mrs. August Bodenstein of 32 Fifth Street Arcade addition hosts thirty five friends for her twenty eighth birthday with cards and luncheon. Prizes awarded to Cinch and Flinch players led by Mrs. John Quincer, Frank Miller, and Frank Risshel. out of town guests include Mr. and Mrs. John Hanna, Gilbert Bowers, and H Watson. Germania society to stage Wednesday bowling, vaudeville, and stag party starting at 10:30 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
August Bodenstein
Fifth Street
Arcade Addition
Bodenstein
Cinch
John Quincer
Frank Miller
Frank Risshel
Flinch
Helen Arndt
Consolation
Florence Risshel
Samuel Bowers
John Hanna
Mt Carroll
Gilbert Bowers
Byron
H. Watson
Chicago
The
Germania Society
Local Society Meetings This Evening and Tomorrow
Royal Arcanum holds a 7:30 meeting tonight while Germania society entertainment committee gathers. St Margaret's guild meets with Miss Gratia Waddell at 3 pm tomorrow. Salem church W M S hosts a social at Rev W A Schutte home with free will offering and expected large attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Arcanum
Germania Society
St. Margaret’s Guild
Gratia Waddell
W.M. 8
Salem Church
W. A. Schutte
Oak and
Broadaway Streets
Welcone
Market Report From Chicago Board Of Trade And Union Stock Yards
Closing quotations show May wheat at 79 4 3, May corn 43 1/?, May oats 29 1/2, May pork 15.66 67, May lard 7.75, May ribs 8.20 22. Union stock yards figures list cattle 27,000 steady to 10 lower with Beeves 1.55 6.35 and cows/heifers 1.50 4.90, hogs 42,000 steady to 6 lower with mixed butchers 6.80 6.27, good heavy 6.20 6.27 1/2, rough heavy 5.05 6.10, light 5.95 6.20, sheep 26,000 10 lower with 60,000? line truncated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Board of Trade
Union
Couple Receives License then Wed at Parsonage
William L. Alberts of Rockford and Miss Cota fi Kertis of Oregon obtained a marriage license at the county clerk’s office on Stephenson street. They were married by Rev. GC W. McCaskill at the First M. E. church parsonage in cold weather, celebrating with warmth in each other’s company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pan Dresser
William L. Alberts
Rockford
Miss Cotafi
Kertis
Oregon
Stephenson Street
M. EB. Church
W. McCaskill
Fine Street Work Causes Icy Debris on Chicago Streets
Clearing ice from gut ters by a force of muh last week pleased property owners but they dislike large chunks dumped in streets. They fear driving over them causes a rough ride comparable to bumps. Some say the treatment could aid indigestion, but they prefer other exercises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Rex
Vermont
Dr D H Cooley recalls church service at anniversary
Dr. D H Cooley attends the sixtieth anniversary exercises of the First Baptist church and recalls his twenty six years ago tenure as pastor here. He served three years and helped stabilize affairs before resigning to become financial secretary at the University of Chicago. His home is Morgan Park Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D.H. Cooley
First Baptist Church
Illness Updates From Local Families
Roy Held son of Mr and Mrs A S Heald has shown improvement after two weeks with spinal meningitis. Mrs Charles Giesey of 200 Cottonwood Street is seriously ill. Mrs Mary Miller of State Street is recovering from a severe illness. Paul Wheat is on the sick list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Held
A. S. Heald
Charles Giesey
Cottonwood Street
Mary Miller
State Street
Paul Wheat
Sunday Saloons Fined $7,000 in Four Months
Sunday saloons in Hall township La Salle county were prosecuted by State's Attorney L. M. Eckert with $7,000 in fines levied over four months. Ninety four warrants were issued and fines averaged about $80 each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomington
Ill
Hall Township
la Salle County
L. M.,eckert
Frazer brothers plan to close deal on East Freeport lots
Bert W Frazer of Polo arrives to close a deal for eighty East Freeport lots with brother William Frazer showing interest. They plan to erect a shoe factory on part of the land, with remaining lots to be offered for sale. A Chicago shoe factory is said to be desirous of relocating its plant to Freeport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert W. Frazer
Polo
East Freeport
William Frazer
Chicago
Freeprt
Bankert Promoted to Higher Railway Role in Missouri Pacific
Tigi Bankert, promoted from clerk in the city office to an accountant position with the Missouri Pacific railroad, will leave for Kansas City Wednesday morning. The transfer recognizes his past excellence in the railroad business and places him in a more senior role. Mrs Benkwit is noted as well known in the city for her support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tigi Bankert
Gsegbh Bankert
Toad Hctater
Tinois Heralae
Knights of Pythias Meeting in Freeport Lodge Hall
Knights of Freeport lodge No 452 K of P will meet in their castle hall over the State bank this evening. Work in the first degree will be the foremost feature. All members urged to attend and outside knights visiting the city are especially invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of
Pythias
Knights of Freeport Lodge
KX. of P
State Bank
Erin township tax settlement for Fred Miler
Fred Miler, Erin township collector, settles with the county treasurer. Amount charged includes Riding Powers 4,389.99 and delinquent interest 0.05. collected 4,360.71 with commission 87.02. Due various treasurers totals 4,263.69.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Miler
Erin Township
Powies
Karcher Wins Fence Case In Ridott Township
Justice Geib ruled for John Karcher in the Peter Herman suit over a Ridott township line fence. The decision awarded Karcher $20 after arguments heard Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice Geib
Peter Herman
John Karcher
Mr. Karcher
Ridott Township
Marriage of Jennie Hanson and John Knudson in South Wayne
Miss Jennie Hanson and John Knudson of South Wayne Wisconsin were married at the courthouse today in a neat ceremony performed by Judge A J Clarity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarity
Jennie Hanson
John Knudson
South Wayne, Wis
Court House
A. J. Clarity
Alberts and Kerns Featured in Local Ledger Entries
A fragmentary record lists Wm. L. Alberts of Rockford and Cora E. Kerns of Oregon with numbers 26 and 5 respectively, alongside partial entries for John Knudson of South Wayne and Jennie Hanson of BAME with unclear figures, suggesting a dated local register or notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. L. Alberts
Rockford
Cora E. Kerns
Oregon
John Knudson
South Wayne
Jennie Hanson
Bame
Fire alarmed as chimney blaze hits South Cherry home
Fire departments were called to a house on South Cherry Street shortly after 7 this morning to extinguish a blaze that began in the flue of a chimney. A family of Italians resides there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Cherry Street
Grace Church Woman's Auxiliary Meeting Announced
The Woman's auxiliary of Grace church will meet tomorrow after noon at 3 o'clock at the rectory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Auxiliary
Grace Church
Allington's Music Store Ad For Sheet Music Prices
One week sheet music offered at 6 cents and latest popular tunes at 16 cents from Allington's Music Store. É-Lod lw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allington’s Music Store
Wanted Good House Helper in Local Home
Classified notice seeking a reliable woman for general house work. Inquiries to Mrs. H.G. Pemple at 102 Broadway. Also note seeking information about a person named Ren and another about Chas H. Meyer with a telephone 41.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H.G. Pemple
Broadway
Chas
H. Meyer
New
Ancient Riddles and the World’s Greatest Puzzle
Fragmentary lines present a collage of questions about life and riddles. It mentions collars after death, a riddle about oinking, and a claim that life is the greatest riddle due to our obligation to give up. A stray reference links streets, gates, thunder storms, and a conductor, without clear context or attribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sys Oink
Also Mentioned on This Page
F. A. Read
Aaron Ginghams
S. Hermemeier
Ice Consumer
JR. Smith Ice Co
Kingdom Come
WJ. Young & Co
San Felice
C. W. Harden
Germania Party
Today’s Market Report
the Journal
S. Want
Karcher
Pocket Books
Pattisona
Kryder
Stephen
the New Shoe Store
Pfeiffer
Shoes
Geo. A. Rogers
Stephenson St
Ancient Riddles
Ife
Union Loan & Building Association
South
Galena Ave
Rice Building
J-Adawwin
Black Friday Brewater
Miltions McCutcheon
Graystark McCutcheon
Sherrods McCutcheon
McGrath
Michelson
St. Elme
Augusta Evans
Brown & Dollmeyer
Galena Street
New York Hotel
the Cable Piano Co
Albertson .& Stemm
Galena St
Opp
N.Y
Labrador
Columbia River
Burrell Bros
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