Personal and social notes from Freeport region
The Personal Record lists residents and visitors in the Freeport area. Names include John Sehrosder in Quincy, Jay Devore in Polo, George Sehiriich to Geneva, Mrs. Lynch of Red Oak visiting Freeport, and multiple cancellations of trips to Chicago, Baileyville, Elgin, Oregon, and Vilas. Local transacting business and visits feature frequent movements among Freeport friends and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Sehrosder
Quincy
Jay Devore
Polo
George Sehiriich
Geneva
Lynch
Red Oak
Freeport
Joseph Oman
Dixon
C. 8. Barrett
Chicago
Mabel Miller
Eleroy
Nellie Sherbonda
Orangeville
Harry van Deest
Baileyville
Joseph Dodson
Samuel Petermeier
Harry Troy
Honor
Local Meetings And Social Events Busy In Freeport
Local clubs churches and organizations announce meetings and events across Freeport. The Yeomen of America and various lodges plan evening gatherings while several stores add staff changes and renovations. A funeral and tax collection are noted, with fundraiser music planned for March 23 at the Second Presbyterian church.
Rockford and Freeport Face Tight Championship Showdown
Friday night basketball features Freeport and Rockford in a pivotal Northern Illinois clash. Both teams claim even strength after close defeats and strong recent practice, with Rockford aiming to avenge last year’s loss as they prepare for the whistle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isket Hall
Rockford High
Rockford
Oak Ark
Freeport
1Oab
Mets
Teachings of Jesus Lecture by Dr Willett
The fourth Life of Christ lecture by Dr Willett will focus on Jesus teachings regarding God and the kingdom. Each lecture has drawn growing interest as he presents thorough study and thoughtful insight. The talk is at First Presbyterian church lecture room on Wednesday at 7:45 PM.
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Jesus
Willett
Christ
God
First Presbyterian Church
Funeral Arrangements for John Rau
Funeral services for the late John Rau will start at 9 o'clock from the family residence and move to St. Marys church at 9:30 tomorrow morning. Knights of Columbus leader Frank Roach was named funeral director with pallbearers George McCarty T. T. McMahon and John O Mara. Pallbearers include Charles Moers for the singer bundle John Flack for the Knights of the Globe and R M Gill for the Modern Woodmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Rau
St. Mary’s Church
Knights of Columbus
Frank Roach
Council
George McCarty
T. T. McMahon
John O’mara
Charles Moers
Sangerbund
John Flack
Knights of the Globe
R. M. Gill
Modern Woodmen
Central Receives Improved Handy Bagage Truck
The Illinois Central baggage room received a modern improved truck from the Handy Bagage Truck Co. It can be raised or lowered and is the first of its division. If superior to current models, more units will be bought and used at the freight house.
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Galena Street
New York
Lodge to Organize Brotherhood of America at Masonic Hall
A lodge of the Brotherhood of America will be organized Thursday evening at the old Masonic hall with a charter membership of sixty. Deputy R. E Turney has been here six weeks in the interest of the order. State Manager Frank Lighthouse and Director Hass will be present. This order was organized nine years ago and its home office is at Mason City, Iowa.
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the Brotherhood of America
Old Masonic Hall
R. E Turney
Frank Lighthouse
Hass
Mason City
Towa
Officers of Young People's Aid Elect Officers
The Young People's Aid of the First English Lutheran church elected officers at their semi annual election last evening. President Harry Boeke served. George Rohde was named vice president. Miss Bessie Piper became secretary and Ray Moffett treasurer. An impromptu program followed with light refreshments.
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Young People’s Aid
First English Lutheran Church
Harry Boeke
George Rohde
Bessie Piper
Ray Moffett
Circuit Court Doings Slow Orders in Divorce Case
Judge Farrand ordered Albert Von Drake to pay his wife $50 for solicitor fees within ten days. Demurrer arguments were heard in the case of W J McCann against Efrom Mayer and Alfred Parsons over unpaid commission for a sale of law in South Dakota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farrand
Albert von Drake
W. J. McCann
Efrom Mayer
Alfred Parsons
South Dakota
Masonic Meetings Schedule For Freeport Chapters
Freeport Chapter R A M will meet tonight for degree work. Freeport Commandery K will meet tonight for drill prep ahead of inspection. The commandery plans to confer many Red Cross degrees on March 21. Excelsior Lodge will convene Friday night for business and work.
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Freeport Chapter
Freeport Commandery
Red Cross
Excelsior Lodge of Masons
Collector Settles with County Treasurer
Rock Grove township tax collector Gotlieb Meinert has settled with the county treasurer. Amount charged 6,704.41 remains delinquent none collected 6,658,387 commission 188.07 due various treasurers 6,620.80.
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Gotlieb Meinert
Rock Grove Township
Na Gemeddene Oh
Insane Case Declares Frank Young Insane in County Court
Frank Young formerly a machinist for Illinois Central was declared insane today by a county court jury. The verdict follows a determination of mental incapacity and custodial implications are expected to be addressed in subsequent proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Young
Illinois Central
Decline of Bicycle Industry Cited in Census Data
Historical census figures show bicycle manufacturing shrinking from 12 plants employing 2,084 people in the peak year to 97 factories in 1906 with 3,296 workers and a $5.1 million output, while auto and motorcycle manufactur ers surge. The bicycle shifts from recreation to convenience, though local Freeport sales remain steady and dealers anticipate 1906 demand.
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Freeport
Hyomei Advertises Catarrh Cure Inhaler Sale
An old medical advertisement promotes Hyomei as a simple guaranteed cure for catarrh. It describes inhaler use without stomach drugs, claims deep penetration to nasal and throat tissues, and promises complete, permanent relief. Complete outfit priced at 1.00 and extra bottle at 0.50, sold by Wm. F. Jungkunz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. F. Jungkunz
Tax Notice for Lancaster Town Taxes at Bokemeier & Lapp
Tax notice indicates I will be at Bokemeier and Lapp's shoe store on March 17 and 1 to receive town taxes for Lancaster. Gro MENSENKAMP, 3 18awiw.
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Bokemeier & Lapp
Lancaster
Gro. Mensenkamp
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Aaron Ginghams
Hermsmeier
Pocket Books
Pattisans
Kryder
Stephen -L4dewly
W.j.young& Go
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Aoverhonta Uf
Theale
F. H. Besemaier
Flossie Fritz
Winslow
John Lebkicker
Afalkey
Nellie Grant
Marie Reed
Oregon
F. B. Raymond
Vilas
Walter Saenger
Katharine Skelly
L. R. White
William
Galena
The
Yeomen of
America
E. & W. Clothing House
Clara Koym
Ladies’ Society of B. of L.F
Oscar Schwarze
Liberty Street
Masonic Temple
Freeport Division No. 200
B. of
L. K
Odd Fellows’ Hall
W. R. C. Sewing Circle
Robert Mcleer
Dexter Street
W. M. S.of
Trinity Church
Freeport Saengerbund
Germania Hall
William Brewster
Chrisler
Thinois
Martin Sewalson
Davis
German Bank
Rock Run
Edna Loveland
Jourden & Stukenberg
Newman Creamery Co
Louis Bauscher
St. Francis Hospital
Cherry Camp
R. N
John H. Ray
A. O. Best
Swarts & Fleck
Geo. Washington Garrison
A. Lincoln Garrison
K. G. Hall
J. A. Rau
I. 5
Gemwill
Missoura Gemmill
Second Presbyterian
King’s ‘Ughter’s
Alington
Circuit Court
Robt. M.4wickey
Belleville
Wis
Edith M. Ulrich
Same
John F. Marian
Daily Journal
Washington Street
Tee ‘Cotte Vénletice
Hyomei
Journal
Geo. A. Rogers
Stephenson St
Union Loan & Building Association
South Galens Ave
Eta McCutcheon
Sherrods McCutcheon
Elmo Augusta Evans
Brown & Dollmeyer
the Cable Piano Co
Albertson & Stemm
Galena St. Opp
N.Y
Columbia River
Burrell Bros
Schoeffel & Brokhausen
Rex
Vermont
Galena St
the Savings Department of the State Bank
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