Rail yardmaster James H Stuart returns to duties
Sick and Afflicted, James H. Stuart, yardmaster for the Northwestern railroad in this city, who was severely injured by being run over by a horde and buggy several weeks ago, is able to resume his duties. Mrs. John Hen, of upper Stephen son street, is reported somewhat improved today. Mrs. Hen has been quite ill with pneumonia for the past week. Mathew Oberbillig, of the Chicago and Northwestern force, has resumed his position after a slight illness. Chief dispatcher C. C. Richards of the I. C. R. R. force, confined to his home with a slight cold. F. N. Palmer, manager of the Pacific Tea company, has been quite ill, is improving. Miss Lillian Grant is reported greatly improved after a two weeks siege of tonsillitis. Roadmaster J. H. Sheehan, of the Illinois Central, is on the sick list. Henry Diddens is confined to his home with an attack of tonsillitis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James H. Stuart
Northwestern Railroad
John Hen
Upper Stephenson Street
F. N. Palmer
Pacific Tea Company
Miks Lillian Grant
Tonallitia
J. H. Sheehan
Illinois Central
Henry Diddens
Fireman Art Belgard Suffers Elbow Dislocation After Fall
Art Belgard a fireman on the east end of the Illinois Central has been out five months with a severe strain. He made a first run to Chicago yesterday and upon alighting from his engine slipped on ice, fell, and dislocated his elbow. The injury will likely keep him off work for several weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Art Belgard
Illinois Central
Art
Chicago
Horse throws occupants of buggy near Winne Vago
Yesterday afternoon a horse hitched to a top buggy frightened by a car. The buggy toppled near Winne Vago injuring a young man and an elderly woman lightly. the buggy sustained little damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekah Lodge
Rockford
Winnevago
Milledgeville man wins suit in Carroll County court
Joe Wood of Milledgeville frequent visitor to Freeport faced a damages suit in Carroll county circuit court brought by William Cambman who claimed his horse bolted as Wood drove by in an automobile. The jury returned a verdict for Wood yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Wood
Milledgeville
Freeport
Carroll County
William Cambman
Wood
Mr. Wood
Tax report from Onezo town collector Wm M Raymond
Wm M Raymond tax collector for Onezo reports to the county treasurer. Totals show charged 81181999 delinquent 16411 collected 1055 Commission 23312. The figures list charged delinquent collected and commission for the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. M. Raymond
Onezo
Outlaw Jesus James to be shown at Grand by Latimore & Laigh
Latimore and Laigh Stock company will present at the Grand a program about Jesus James the outlaw. The show covers how he became an outlaw and his death at the hands of Bob Ford, with Frank James being pardoned by Governor Critteden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus James
Grand To Wight
Latimore & Laigh Stock Company
James
Bob Ford
Frank James
Critteden
Balbaeianet
Apollo
Dr. Pierce
Adareve Dr
R.V. Pieree
Busclo, N.Y
Farmer's Runaway Team Causes City Stir on Galena
A farmer's team bolted on Galena avenue yesterday and ran north to the Cosmopolitan building before being stopped. No injuries occurred and only harness was torn amid the brief excitement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galena Avenue
Cosmopolitan Building
Attractive St Patrick's display at Emerick Barrett jewellers
Emerick Barrett & Co jewelers showcase a striking window honoring St Patrick's Day. A large Irish harp painted green forms the centerpiece, drawing much attention from passersby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emerick, Barrett & Co
Notice for G A R Members to Attend funeral
Members of John A Davis post G A R are requested to meet at the court house tomorrow afternoon at 2 o clock and attend the funeral of their late comrade Fred Bongye in a body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Davis Post
Court House
Fred Bongye
Farewell Party For Mr Janssen Before Ottawa Move
The F D D club honored Theodore Janssen at his home last night as he prepares to move to Ottawa Illinois in the coming days. The gathering celebrated his departure and future residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Janssen
Janssen
Ottawa
O. O. F. Meeting at Winneashirk Lodge No. 80
Winneashirk lodge No 80 I O O F will confer the initiatory degree this evening on three candidates. Members are requested to be present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winneashirk Lodge
Silk Rests Quietly After Restful Night
An early morning report from Chief Silk’s home states he spent a restful night and is in a comfortable condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silk
Mrs Elson to be honored at Saturday reception
Mrs M V B Elson will be beaten at a reception Saturday evening the hours being from 8 to 11. Ninety five invitations have been issued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. V. B. Elson
Conductor Knowles Injured in Train Incident
Conductor Knowles and Conductor William G Knowles were involved when stepping from a train at Decatur yesterday. Knowles slipped and dislocated his shoulder in the mishap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knowles
William G. Knowles
Decatur
SOON CAME TO GRIEF JOHN DREYFUS ARREST
John Dreyfus, arrested for drunkenness and disorderly conduct after a prior board bill incident, was fined ten dollars and costs by Magistrate Bentley this morning. He claimed to be a traveling man from St. Louis, telegraphed for funds, then caused a disturbance at a lunch counter. Unable to pay, he faces about twenty five days in county jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Dreyfus
Bentley
Dreyfus
St. Louis
Senate
I. C
Metzgar
Steel Coach First Run On No. 2 Train Passes Freeport
A new railroad coach attached to train No. 2 yesterday through Freeport is built mostly of steel except for three parts windows air hose and seat cushions. The floor is steel with a cushion between sections and a thin upper layer for easy walking. The car’s weight provides steadiness and would prevent telescoping in a collision.
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Freeport
Delays Hit Two Passenger Trains Near DuBuque
Passenger train No 2 due 6 25 and train No 402 due 6 50 were delayed several hours. Local offices did not know the cause but a derailment of a few cars west of DuBuque is suspected.
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Dubuque
Superintendent Dailey in Chicago for railway meeting
Eugene Dailey division superintendent of the Illinois Central railroad attends the Maintenance and Way association meeting in Chicago. The convention is held at the Auditorium hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dailey
Chicago
Eugene Dailey
Thelinois Central Railroad
Maintenance and Way Association
Auditorium Hotel
Northwestern Agents Meet In Chicago
J. J. Daly, an agent for the Northwestern Railroad in this city, traveled to Chicago this morning to attend the regular monthly meeting of agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwestern
J. J. Daly
Northwestern Railroad
Chicago
Local society and business notes from the Freeport area
Fraternal Tribunaes host a tonight at Blust hall with Gilbert's orchestra set to perform. A. M. Smith, Secretary of the State of Equity, spent the day in Dixon on order business. Willing Circle of King's Daughters meets tomorrow with Mrs. C. H. Seeley on Lincoln Avenue. Freeport Tribunes hold a regular meeting Thursday. social night invites friends. Mackay building remodel advances to create a billiard room. Capernaum Shrine No. 4 White Shrine of Jerusalem to meet Thursday March 18 in the Woman's Club room at Masonic temple. A. R. Buffin of the Y M C A boys department addressed Triangle club at the Congregational church. topic Power Plant at Niagara Falls. William C. Goetz, ex-superintendent of Peters Dye Co. in Ockford, joins Brooks Dye Co. in Chicago as general manager. couple vacationing with his parents in Watsoka Tl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tribaunes
King’s Daughters
C. H. Seeley
Lincoln Avenue
Freeport Tribunes
Capernaum Shrine
White Shrine of Jerusalem
Woman's Club
Masonic Temple
A. R. Buffin
Triangle Club
Congregational Church
Niagara Alla
Wm. C. Goetz
Peter's Dye Co
Ockford
Brooks Dye Co
Chicago
Goetz
Watsoka
Local notables make brief travel and calls
A. C. Kendall of Rockford was a Freeport caller today. Mias Ida Andrus visited Dixon for a short time with her parents. Konrad Testwaida of Sheboygan arrived for a brief visit with A. S. Held and family. Mrs. H. W. Rowley and daughter depart for California for several weeks. Rev. L. C. Schmidt of Trinity church left for Stockton to attend the annual conference of the United Evangelical church.
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A. C. Kendall
Rockford
Freeport
Mias Ida Andrus
Dixon
Konrad Testwaida
Sheboygan
Wis
A. S. Held
L. C. Schmidt
Trinity Church
Stockton
United Evangelical Church
Licensed to Marry. Onno W Collmann and Margaret A Oaterloo
A marriage license is issued to Onno W Collmann of Silver Creek and Margaret A Oaterloo of Ridott, both listed as twenty six years old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Onno W. Collmann
Silver Creek
Margaret A. Oaterloo
Ridott
The Flying Dutchman Legend Retold at Sea
The tale speaks of a phantom ship hunted by sailors across waters with the Cape of Good Hope as its haunted limit. Mynheer Vanderdecken vows to sail forever despite tempests and judgment day, risking all for the specter amidst doomed vessels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cape of Good Hope
Mynbeer Vanderdecken
Bo Mynheer
It Saved His Leg from Eczema Treatment
Water town Wisconsin resident J A Swenson credits Bucklen's Arnica Salve with curing ten years of eczema after failed treatment by fifteen doctors. The ad proclaims the salve infallible for skin eruptions eczema salt rheum boils fever sores burns scalds cuts and piles, sold by Joseph Emmert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Swenson
Watertown
Wis
Bucklen
Zoc
Joseph Emmert
Upcoming Events and Societies in Freeport and Area
A list of events across Freeport Janesville and surrounding towns includes debates by Freeport Shakespeare Society and University of Chicago glee club, Germanic and Marguaret's guild socials at Masonic temple, annual meetings of local clubs, Easter parties, and an upcoming city and township election in April. Other items note dances, dances and charitable events, plus a fathers institute gathering at a high school building and a BR IL annual ball.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sakon
Bnet
Mawonlé
Marguaret’s Guild
Masonic Temple
March 16 16 17 Latimore and Leigh Stock Co Matinees
The Latimore and Leigh Stock Company announces usual matinees starting March 16 with a program titled A Broken Idol among the offerings for the week. The company also promotes March 18 performances and a March 29 feature The Bmart Set, with Hickman Bessy listed among the cast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Latimore & Leigh Stock Co
Hickman Bessy
Bmart
Rebekahs at Rockford Hold Large Regional Lodge Meeting
The Rockford Rebekah lodge hosted Illinois Rebekah lodge of Freeport last evening in South Main with about fifty visitors arriving by special car. Local candidates were initiated under Freeport leadership, followed by refreshments, a banquet, and a social session until midnight before the visitors returned home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockford
Rock River
Rebekah Lodge
Illinois
Freeport
South Main Street
Chautauqua Tickets Sale Under Way at Globe Park
Rev W H Beynon has started the canvass for selling 1600 chautauqua tickets planned for Globe park this summer. Subscriptions are taken on that condition. Rumors say auto busses will be used. Effort to secure at least 100 campers for the season is also being made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Beynon
Globe Park
Marker couple welcome ten pound baby girl
Adam Marker received a telegram from his son Alfred Marker in California announcing that Mr and Mrs Marker are the parents of a ten pound baby girl. The message confirms the family addition and birth details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adam Marker
Alfred Marker
California
Mrs. Marker
Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin Guaranteed Remedy Ad
An advertisement claims Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin cures constipation indigestion liver trouble and other stomach bowels disorders for all ages. It promises guaranteed results and offers a free sample bottle via Pepsin Syrup Co 119 Caldwell Bldg Monticello Ill with retail prices 50c and 1 per bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Caldwell
Pepsin Syrup Co
Caldwell Bidg
Monticello
Ill
Also Mentioned on This Page
F. A. Read
Otto Wagner
Galena Street
IW. J.young & Co
Opp
Grand Opera House
Hugr Flanndry, JR
the Latimore-Leigh Co
Jesse James
Mangfield
Edw. Allington
Til
E. Bengston
Stephenson ST
Brown & Dollmeyer
Farmer
Elson
Menos
Railroad Notes
Mackay
Freeport Laundry
Seblott & Shaver Laundry
Hart’s Sanitary Lavndry
Fox Notice
Anford & Zarvtmen
Amlestion Briday
Generel
the Grand
Rebekahs
The
Journal
Merck & O’brien
Patek
Sluiter & Brauer
Ralph B. Rosenstiel
Rexall
A, Robson & Gopp
Brewster Home
3Rd Ward Drug ‘Store
Hose House
Reo Ennenga
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