Personal notes from Freeport and surrounding towns
Mrs M M Kleckner visits Chicago. Abe Stauffacher of Monroe spends Sunday in Freeport. John McDaniel of McConnell calls in Freeport. J F Harris of Durand visits. J C Fish of Dubuque visits on business. Edgar Fells of Winslow with Supervisor Rigney of Scioto in Freeport. Will Fell returns from Lena. Mr and Mrs E C Smith of Hanover visit. Wm H Foll returns from Lena. H N Wilson of Clinton Ia visits Freeport relatives. G E Biepelhaupt of Mt Carroll calls. J A Garnes of Orangeville attends teachers institute. Mrs A F Kennelly leaves for Decatur. W OL Lighthart returns to St Louis. Mrs Yonker returns to Chicago. Mr and Mrs Irvin Prideaux visit Freeport. Miss Lena Ryckman of Warren visits George W McKnight. Colonel Bogardus of Paxton visits daughter Mrs O R Zipf. Jacob Schaetzel of Sioux Falls stays with sister Mrs A S Held. Leo Howland returns to Janesville. Miss Martha Becke of Lena visits W H Heitter. Charles Broad returns to Chicago after weekend. John Leib returns to Chicago after weekend in Freeport. Nellie Jones visits Freeport, returns to Sterling. George FF Kerns returns to Chicago and plans move in about six weeks. Arthur Siefert called to Kaspar SC for ill father Simon Siefert Sr. Miss Maud Hartman returns from five-week visit to Rocksland, northern Illinois, Moscow and Bowman IA. Mrs A S Logicard and daughter of Cincinnati depart for New York City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. M. Kleckner
Chicago
Abe Stauffacher
Monroe
Freeport
John McDaniel
McConnell
J. F. Harris
Durand
J. C. Fish
Dubuque
Edgar Fells
Winslow
Stephen Rigney
Scioto
Yonker
Irvin Prideaux
Dodgeville
Lena Ryckman
Warren
George W. McKnight
Colonel Bogardus
Paxton, Ih
O. R. Zipf
Jacob Schaetzel
Sioux Falls
A. S. Held
Leo Howland
Ed, McKnight
Janesville
George FF. Kerns
Arthur Siefert
Kaspar
S. C
Simon Siefert
Miss Maud Hartman
Rocksland
Illinois
Moscow
Bowman
Iowa
Case Dismissed Over Cattle Deal Suit
The case of James Cilfillin against E W Schell was settled out of court by order received here by the clerk of the United States, dismissing the case. Schell resides at Polo and the plaintiff in North Dakota. The suit arose from a large cattle deal and would have been heard at the next term of the United States circuit court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James
Cilfillin
E. W. Schell
United States
Mr. Schell
Polo
North Dakota
United States Circuit Court
Spring Winds and Pinesalve Carbolized Use Ad
An advertisement urges using Pinesalve Carbolized as a poultice for cuts sores burns and chapped skin. It lists sellers H J Moogk and CC Pp. Druenther and mentions “Spring Winds to chap tall and freckle.”
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Moogk
Pp. Druenther
Public Auction of Eliza Koehler Household Goods
Public auction to sell the late Eliza beth Koehler’s household goods on Saturday March 21 1905 at 10 o clock a.m. at og Van Buren St Freeport HL cash terms. Executor Winipiam J. Burdick. 4 16d w
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Og van Buren St
Freeport
Elizabeth Koehler
Winipiam J. Burdick
Halen Wins Out In Democratic Caucus Freeport
William J. Halen won the Freeport Democratic caucus collector nomination with 312 votes, the largest caucus turnout ever, beating eight rivals. John James was a notable new contender. results also list winners for supervisor John Bauscher Jr, assistants FE Stine and August Kluth, town clerk Michael Steffen, assessor Charles Franz, justice of the peace Allen Janssen, and constable John G. Baker. Total votes 1,448 with detailed tallies for each race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J. Halen
Freeport
John James
John Bauscher
John Bauscher, Jr
O. FB. Stine
August Kluth
Michael Steffen
Albert N. Stephan
Joseph Dean
Harry W. Tenney
Frederick Liebetrau, Sr
James Keogh
William Byram
John Eberle
Alowshis
Allen Janmssen
Thos. J. Rockbaugh
John G. Baker
Dakota Township Republican Ticket Remains Strong
In Dakota township the Republican nominees are Supervisor Geo Nesemeier Town Clerk Ira Fehr Assessor F R Wolf Collector Albert Hanze and Commissioner Ernest Balt 2er Nesemeier a prominent farmer is viewed by friends as having a bright chance to win the supervisor seat now held by a Democrat
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dakota
Dakota Township
Geo. Nesemeier
Ira Fehr
F. R. Wolf
Albert Hanze
Ernest Balt 2Er
Nesemeier
Ridott GOP and Democratic Nominations Listed
The Republicans nominate D Cable for Town Clerk, Jacob Cordes for Assessor, Cornelius Deck Nadle for Collector, Frank Askey for Commissioner, and Christ Cruckenburg for Constable. Democrats name C B Borehers for Town Clerk, K A Lamin for Assessor, Albert Sehmidt for Collector, and Samual Schieieh for Commissioner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ridott
S. D. Cable
Ansessor
Jacob Cordes
Cornelius Decknadle
Frank Askey
Christ Cruckenuburg
C. BF. Borehers
Agssessor
K. A. Lamin
Albert Sehmidt
Jomnmissioner - Saniuals Schieieh
Silver Creek Township Nominees For Local Offices
Republicans of Silver Creek Township nominate James Frisbie for Town Clerk John Frishbie for Bar Assessor Louis I. Roth for Collector and Thomas Uden for Commissioner in the upcoming local election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver Creek Township
James Frisbie
John Frishbie
Louis I. Roth
Thoimnas Uden
Republican and Democratic Nominations in Rock Grove Township
The article lists Republican candidates including Supervisor D Z Felts Town Clerk D Bolender Assessor William Meinert Collector C Bennehoff and Commissioner C N Wilson. Democratic nominees include Supervisor E J Fisher Town Clerk Roe B Fisher Assessor David Brobst Collector Oscar Wagner and Commissioner William Morton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Grove Township
D. Z. Felts
D. (. Bolender
William Meinert
Bennehoff
C. Nf. Wilson
E. J. Fisher
Roe B. Fisher
Asgessor
David Brobst
Oscar Wagner
William Morton
Waddams Republicans Nominate Local Township Ticket
The Republicans of Waddams township named James Harney for town clerk George Peise for assessor George Paulbert for collector William Kanley as treasurer and Walliaie Lobdell for justice of the peace in a party slate announcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waddams Township
James Harney
Cgreorge Peise
George Paulbert
Heer Fateer
Kanley
Justice
of the Peace
Walliaie
Lobdell
The Lucky Quarter Drug Ad Peddles King's Pills
The copy touts Dr King’s New Life Pills promising health beyond jewels and offers a cheerful refund at Joseph Mamiert’s drug store if you’re disappointed. The ad claims relief from headache biliousness constipation and malaria and urges readers to Pry for the health they seek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Joseph Mamiert
Opening of Spring Millinery Thursday
Baldwin and Jans Sen showcase spring millinery at 103 Van Buren Street between Stephenson and Galera on Thursday March 26 and Friday March 27 at MES.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MES
Baldwin and Janssen
van Buren Street
Stephenson and
Galera
Old Resident Gore William Vierdag Dies in Freeport Area
William Vierdag a Stephenson county resident for nearly fifty years died at his stepson H Diddens 61 American street at 830 Sunday morning Cause Plearing and senility He was born in Germany June 17 1826 Married Anna Wallace in 1856 Emigrated to America in 1861 and settled near Pearl City later moving to Freeport He attended German M E church later German M E cemetery rites held at Diddens home with pallbearers Adolph Zimmerman John Diethart Simon Daniels H Zanoni Jacob Bonn William Shade Funeral for William Harter held at 98 Galena street and St Josephs church with pallbearers Frank Trunck Lorenz Lieferman William Lamm Joseph Lamm Carl Benz Joseph Hund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Vierdag
Stephenson County
H. Diddens
American Street
Germany
Anna Wallace
America
Freeport
Pearl City
Third Presbyterian Church
M. E
August Busaman
Chestnut Street
Diddens
A. Bergman
M. E. Church
Adolph Zimmerman
John Diethart
Simon Daniels
H. Zanoni
Jacob Bonn
William Shade
William Harter
Galena Street
Orlock
St. Joseph’s Church
F. Kalvelage
E. A. Blust
Frank Trunck
Lorenz Lieferman
William Lamm
Joseph Lamm
Carl Benz
Joseph Hund
Lena News: illness and local pursuits in March
Miss Daisie Damert is ill with double pneumonia. Miss Florence Taylor returns from Pearl City for a week off. Misses Katherine Krape and Adah Crotzer travel to Stockton to teach domestic science. Lena teachers and locals attend the Fresport institute. Lura Stevens and Josie Leverington from Nora visit Mrs. D. L. Van Matre. W. G. Benfer buys a lot by the watertower to build this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena
Daisie Damert
Florence Taylor
Pearl City
Katherine Krape
Adah Crotzer
Stockton
Vicinity
Fresport
Lura Stevens
Josie Leverington
Nora
D. L. van Matre
W. G. Benfer
Local social notices fill a busy week agenda
A card party is planned for tonight at the K of G hall. The Culture club meets with Mrs A C Knorr tonight. The ladies of the G A R meet Wednesday afternoon at G A R hall. Freeport Shakespeare society hosts Miss Bengston at St Margaret's guild with Mrs Clark on Lincoln Ave Tuesday. The Futerpean society gathers tomorrow evening with Miss French on North Galena Ave. James E Dame becomes wardmaster at Stockford for the C M St Paul. Milliinery opening by Miss Summers advertised elsewhere. Thanks for support at the Democratic Primaries for collector by John James. Amity society regular meeting tomorrow afternoon at Miss Tnez Henney's home. members should come prepared to ROW.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Culture Club
A. C. Knorr
G. A. RR. Hall
St. Margaret's Guild
The
Amity Society
Tnez Henney
Spring Millinery Display Invites Ladies to Attend
On Thursday and Friday, March 26 and 27, a Spring Millinery display will be shown. A fine line of Gage hats will be featured. Mrs. Brinkman-Poadler invites all ladies to attend at 131 Galena St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wei
Brink Man-Poadler
Galena St
Canary Birds Wanted Cash Prizes Offered
People having canary birds may improve their singing and could win cash prizes offered by the HE. & W. for the four best singing birds brought to the Canary opening on Thursday March 6. For particulars call the FB. & W. clothing house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FB. &. W. Clothing House
Grand Spring Opening at the Gift Shop
The public is cordially invited to a grand spring opening at the Gift Shop on March 256 and 26.0 Too. Official invitation notes the event aims to showcase new merchandise and welcomes community attendees.
Tax collector deadline near for township payment
Friday March 27 marks the final day to pay taxes to the collector. Lilly & Foss clothing store will display tax notices all week ahead of that date at Wain Pitoraiavcuris, Township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ac Lilly & Foss
Clothing
Stern
Wain Pitoraiavcuris
fHharkean
Mie Brongwick Seeks One-Week Extension on Chicago Bid
Mie Brongwick, acting on request from fitenide, seeks an additional week beyond March 25 to extend a bid in Chicago. The motion requests a 30 day extension from the original date, aiming to finalize terms and confirm the deal with Meaidasyy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brongwick
Fitenide
Oretturai
Amd
Reimada
Office Boy Wanted at STOVER ENGINE WORKS
Classified notice seeking an office boy applicant Card lists STOVER ENGINE WORKS address 3-20d2 and a brief employment requirement 160v S$ worn attire noted as old. Reading reads like a midcentury job ad with minimal detail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stover Engine Works
Old Gear Sale From Hernew Bogey Co
Shopworn and second hand tops are offered by The Hernew Bogey Co for cheap sale while supplies last. Beats bodies wheels shafts poles and more are discounted as a spring tune up opportunity. Public notice urges readers to act before items sell out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hernew Bogey Co
Indiana Governor Arraigns Saloons at Freeport meeting
Governor J Frank Hanly of Indiana denounces saloons in a Grand Opera House address to a men only audience. He calls on militant church members to join the effort and urges a public change, praising eloquence and underscoring the need to wipe out saloon influence. A follow up meeting with Georgia's Sea born Wright is announced for Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Frank Hanly
Indiana
Grand Opera House
Hanly
Freeport
Graham
Civic League
Tie
Governor Hanly
Teachers Institute Opens in Freeport With 228 Attendees
Stephenson county teachers gather at Freeport High School for the annual institute led by County Superintendent Grove. Dr O Shea of Madison and Dr Rigdon of the State Normal in Ohio head the lectures as the weeklong program continues through Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephenson County
Freeport
Grove
O'Shea
Madison
Rigdon
State Normal
Ohio
Carson
Corson
J T Harahan Spends Day In Freeport On Rail Route
J T Harahan president of Illinois Central Railroad rode through Freeport on the St Paul Limited en route to Dubuque for the Dubuque Bridge company annual meeting. He arrived at noon on a special train and resumed travel to Chicago on train No 6 at 1 10 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.T. Harahan
Illinois Central Railroad Company
Freeport
St. Paul
County assessors summoned for law change briefing
County treasurer and supervisor of assessments B G Cooper calls all assessors to meet Wednesday afternoon April 1 at 2 oclock for a conference to learn about changes in the laws and receive instruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. G. Cooper
Masonic Degrees Tied to Freeport Meetings
Freeport chapter R. A. M. will confer the M and P degrees tomorrow night. Freeport Commandery will meet for drill on Wednesday and Thursday evenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Freeport Commandery
Best Healer in the World by Rev. FH Starbird
Reverend FH Starbird of East Raymond Maine praises Bucklin's Arnica Salve as the best healer for his army wound and other obstinate sores. He also reports success using it in his veterinary practice. Price 25c at Joseph Emmert's drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FH. Starbird
East Raymond
Maine
Bucklin
Joseph Emmert
Daily Journal Delivers Citywide Service for Local Readers
The Daily Journal offers citywide delivery for a modest weekly fee of local currency. Readers across neighborhoods can access the newspaper through a universal subscription plan.
Arm Amputated After Wallace Yards Accident
J F Jenkins a night switchman at Wallace yards lost part of his right arm below the elbow in an 8:15 am accident while coupling two cars. His hand and forearm were mashed between draw bars. he was taken to St Francis hospital where Dr. Fair performed the operation. Jenkins, married with a family at 84 Stephenson Street, has been with the company since last October. William Lacy is engine foreman of the switch crew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Jenkins
Wallace Yards
St. Francis Hospital
Fair
Stephenson Street
William Lacy
Mr. Jenkine
Electric Bitters Endorsed by San Francisco Architect
Prominent architect Norman R. Coulter in the Delbert Building San Francisco endorses Electric Bitters as a tonic. He says it corrects stomach liver and kidney disorders promptly and builds up the system. Sold for 50c at Joseph Emmert's drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman R. Coulter
Delbert
San Francisco
Joseph Emmert
Shoes for girl at Schmidt Wachlin Pfeiffer’s
A reader notes that for 8 c you can buy the girl a pair of kid double sole shoes priced at 1.35 or 1.50 dollars at Schmidt Wachlin Pfeiffer’s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schmidt, Wachlin & Pfeiffer's
Clearing sale on 500 pairs ladies shoes
500 pairs of ladies shoes offered at fifty cents per pair in a clearing sale. Shoes displayed in the east show window of WM. O. Wright & Co. at 3-5dtf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WM. O. Wright & CO
Burdett Piano Tuner Accepts Orders at Brown & Dollmeyer
J Burdett the piano tuner is offering services at Brown and Dollmeyer s and accepting orders via the local phone line oe 4ds.
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Daily Journal
Bundey
fCiliness
Freeport Journal
International Typoaphical Union
Ramsey Botdore
Henry F. Trepus
Hugh Williams
Cc. W. Peight
L. H. Palmer
JT. M. Kauffman
John Rercher
Excelsior Lodge
A. F
A. Mic
Evergreen Lodge
A. M
A. A. Mic
Freeport Council
R. and &. Mi
Freeport Commander
H. N. Wilson
Clinton, Ia
G. E. Biepelhaupt
Mt. Carroll
J. A. Garnes
Orangeville
Teachers’ Institute
A. F. Kennelly
Decatur
W. OL. Lighthart
St. Louis
Martha Becke
W. H. Heitter
Charles Broad
John Leib
Nellie Jones
Sterling
A. S. Logicard Aad
Cincinnati
William C. Wright
New York City
Halen
Michael
Sterfen
Allen Janssen
For Justice of Peace
John G
Baker
Constable
Silver Creek
Republicans
Rock Grove
Gore
K. of G. Hall
Freeport Shakespeare Society
Miss Bengston
James E. Dame
Stockford
C. M. & St. Paul
Miss Summmers
Collector
Journal
Opera House
Brelliant
Enthu
Flys the
the Militant Church
Ilinois Central
Illinois Central
Blanke
Grant Cabin
C. H. Little & Co
Eaton & Son
Grocers
Georgia
Seaborn F. Wright
South
Universal
Freeport, IN
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