Fair Is In Doubt Indignation Meeting At Court House
Stephenson County Agricultural association leaders held an indignation meeting at the courthouse this afternoon. The dispute centers on the Freeport Business Men's association and Secretary Coons over withholding approval for soliciting ads for the premium list. Some members favored allowing the fair officers to proceed, but Secretary Coons opposed the plan.
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Stephenson County Agricultural Association
Court House
Freeport Business Men's Association
Coons
Business Men’s Association
Business Men‘s Association
Dr Willett Ends Lectures on First Century History
Dr Willett concluded his evening lecture detailing the First Century of Christian History. He outlined apostles’ work and the spread of early church organizations as Christianity expanded across nations. Attendees regarded the course as profitable and inspiring, with many questions lingering after a long session.
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Willett
Three Street Car Conductors Discharged Over Register Fault
Three conductors were discharged since yesterday noon amid fare-record discrepancies. One man blamed a faulty street car register, causing trip sheets to not align with the register total.
Trickey to Head Dinner by Stephenson County Dental Society
Dr. F. S. Trickey serves as guest of honor at Clifton Cottage dinner hosted by the Stephenson County Dental Society. He will depart next Tuesday for Day ton Minn to manage a stock farm where he plans to reside.
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F. S. Trickey
Clifton Cottage
Stephenson County Dental Society
Freeport Cartoonist to Speak at YMCA Meeting
The regular boys meeting at the YMCA tomorrow afternoon will feature Albert Evans, a Freeport cartoonist famed for drawings tied to local events.
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Albert Evans
Freeport
Harness trace found by First Ward firefighters downtown
First Ward firefighters found a newly mended harness trace on a downtown street while exercising horses. Owners may claim the property by proving ownership.
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First Ward Fire Department
Mrs. Grant Hoover Improves After Major Operation
Mrs. Grant Hoover of 65 Shaffer Avenue who had a serious operation at Gliebe Hospital Thursday morning shows slight improvement today.
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Grant Hoover
Shaffer Avenue
Gliebe Hospital
Daughter Found in Los Angeles Trial Shifts Monroe Couple Hope
Rev Alfred Schuh and his wife of Monroe report their daughter, who vanished two weeks ago, has turned up in Los Angeles California. Police and family confirm the news as investigators work to confirm her safety and circumstances of her disappearance.
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Alfred Schuh
Monroe
Los Angeles
Cal
Orangeville Social Roundup Marks Fifteenth Birthday
From Our Own Correspondent Orangeville March 23 Ellen Wagner celebrated her fifteenth birthday with friends. Several residents and visitors are noted including Mrs. J. H. McNutt of Freeport, John Wallace moving to Monroe, and Mrs. George Dorn back on her feet after illness. The Geidon Stock Co performed at Musser's hall, seats filled nightly. A small roof blaze damaged the creamery but was quickly extinguished. Local sales, travels, and arrests include O. J. Runkle's sale, Keinert Weiman and bride arriving, and Kk. G. Rathbun visiting Rockford.
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Orangeville
Ellen Wagner
J. H. McNutt
Freeport
John Wallace
Monroe
George Dorn
Melvin Gonse
Maggie Gonse
Elizabeth
M. W. Conse
J. H. Snyder
W. G
Hr. C. Snyder
Cr. D. Mahoney
Chicago
Kk. G. Rathbun
Rockford
Sarah Heckman
Deeport
O. J. Runkle
William A. Brubaker
Musser's Hall
Keinert Weiman
Bride
Charles Lohr
Monrow
Edgar Kells
Winslow
Geidon Stock Co
Musser’s Hall
McConnell
Arthur Deliaven
Clyde Smith
William Snyder
Local social notes from Shannon March entries
Our Own Correspondent reports a series of moves and visits across towns. William Schauer and wife spent Tuesday in Preeport while Pearl Delp visited her parents west of town. J C Irrant of Rockford was in Shadton Thursday. Mrs Joseph Hoefer and daughter Mary were passengers in Preeport Thursday. Henry Wieke of Savanna spent Wednesday evening with his mother. Mrs Yeakle visited her mother at Polo. Mrs George Beck spent Thursday in Preeport. Mrs A S Babb was in Lanark Friday. James Pruizman and Frank Woes pier called on friends at Pearl City Thursday evening. Milo Atkins of Freeport spent Sunday with relatives. Myrtle Clark went to Mt Carroll Tuesday to attend the Teachers institute.
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Shannon
William Schauer
Pearl Delp
J.C. Irrant
Rockford
Shadton
Joseph Hoefer
Mary
Hlenry Wieke
Savanna
Mes. Dei
Yeakle
Polo, al
George Beck
Reeport
A. S. Babb
Lanark
James Pruizman
Frank Woespier
Pearl City
Milo Atkins
Freeport
Myrtle Clark
Mt. Carroll
Teachers Institute
Personal record brief notes in Freeport region
A stream of social and travel updates lists Capt. John P W Eson returning to Kankakee Des Moines visitor A J McNeil Elias Heckman from Orangeville Rev Smith of Forreston Mrs Frank Anderson Monroe and Mrs Theodore Gessner returning from Dubuque multiple calls in Freeport and Winslow visits by Miss Iva Swingley trip to New York and Europe with Mrs Caldwell and other local residents traveling or visiting friends between Orangeville Polo and Fort Pierre NC.
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John P. W. Eson
Kankakee
A. J. McNeil
Des Moines
Elias Heckman
Orangeville
Rev. Smith
Forreston
Frank Anderson
Monroe
Iva Swingley
New York
Europe
W. S. Caldwell
W. P. Stockwell
Winslow
Freeport
Warren
Busy Bee Rebekah Lodge Meeting And Community Notices
Local and community items list upcoming meetings in Freeport including Busy Bee Rebekah Lodge at 7 30 tonight Freeport Shakespeare Society Monday with Miss Hayes and a First Presbyterian no service notice R A M Freeport Chapter Monday night work in Mark and Pant Master degrees Royal Neighbors card party next Monday at EB A Blunt hall C G Schoeffel ad changes rare bargains silver medal contest at Settlement home Friday April 8 Rev H L Moore preaches at English Lutheran Morning subject A Pious Grafter Frank Williamson resigns as streetcar conductor Ministering Circle of King's Daughters meets Mrs Wim Stewart North Galena March 380 at 2 30 clock Miss J A Clark address meeting March 380 date changed for attendance promptness requested.
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Freeport
Freeport Camp
Royal Neighbors
EB. A. Blunt
C. G. Schoeffel
H.L. Moore
First Presbyterian Church
King’s Daughters
Wim. Stewart
Galena Avenue
J. A. Clark
Ti Ia
Embury Epworth league to host sermon on local option
The Embury Epworth league plans a devotional service at 6 pm tomorrow with Rev. H L Moore of First Presbyterian Church speaking on the local option issue. The Schumann quartet will perform a selection. All members are urged to attend.
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Embury Epworth League
H.L. Moore
First Presbyterian Church
Schumann
Corn Doctor Arrested for Disorderly Conduct
James Hudson a negro corn doctor was arrested by police for disorderly conduct. Before Magistrate Bentley he received a $100 fine plus costs, unable to pay, and proclaimed his innocence while continuing to protest the ruling. A stranger arrested the same day faced the same $100 fine and costs and also cannot pay.
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James Hudson
Bentley
Costa
Bently
Baseball club contracts and transfers announced
President Rodemeyer received a National Association list of contracts transfers purchases and suspensions. Freeport releases catcher Lee Lemon to Keokuk in exchange for pitcher H. 3. Cummings. Milwaukee sells Walter Rouse, a pitcher, who had an excellent last year with Quincy as pitcher and fielder.
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Rodemeyer
National Association of Baseball Clubs
Freeport
Lee Lemon
Keokuk
H. 3. Cummings
Milwaukee
Walter Rouse
Quincy
Civic League Corrects Local Building Ownership Error
The Civic League urges readers to note corrections to yesterday evening's statement. It states that T. W. Johnson does not own the building housing Bushelle's saloon, and that Geo. W. Graham who signed the Taxpayers' League is not the city engineer, but a retired namesake.
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Civic League
Ihs
T. W. Johnson
Bushelle
Geo. W. Graham
Taxpayers’ League
Market Report From Chicago Board and Stockyards
Closing board of trade quotations list May wheat at 93.4, May corn 65 14 3, May oats 8 354, May pork 13.17, May lard 8.22, May ribs 7.10. Union Stock Yards cattle steady at 300. beeves 84.80 to 87.36. cows heifers 82.00 to 86.10. stockers feeders 3.15 to 5.20. Hogs 11,000 up 15 to 20. light 5.55 to 6.05. mixed 5.55 to 6.06. heavy 5.55 to 6.70. Sheep 4,000 steady 4.60 to 7.00. Rice building quotations follow from C D Anderson’s Chicago Board of Trade unit.
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Associated Prensa
Chicago
Board of Trade
Union Stock Yards
Second Presbyterian Service Notice
Sunday school at 9 40 am with Rev H M Markley pastor 184 Broadway morning and evening preaching by Rev G D Henver Ph D of Venona Illinois Dr Henver also to lead Christian Endeavor at 6 30 pm with special music all are invited
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Second Presbyterian
H. M. Markley
Broadway
G. D. Henver
Venona
Henver
Christian Endeavor
Funeral Held For Esther May Ross At Benton Street
Rev Lt C Schmidt officiated this afternoon at the funeral of Esther May Ross daughter of Mr and Mrs J K Ross. The service was at the Ross home on Benton street with pallbearers Lloyd Gray Robert Betts William Jungkunz Frederick Jungkunz Carl Hinton and Fred Keller. Temporary interment was at Oakland.
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C. Schmidt
Esther May Ross
J. K. Ross
Benton Street
Lloyd Gray
Robert Betts
William Jungkunz
Frederick Jungkunz
Carl Hinton
Fred Keller
Oakland
Will VanDyke Improves After Injury
Will VanDyke, previously injured on Thursday, is improving and able to sit up today, indicating a positive recovery trajectory.
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Will VanDyke
Grand Spring Opening Gift Shop Event
Grand spring opening announced for March 25 and 26 inviting the public to attend.
Daily Journal Delivery Offer
The Daily Journal announces citywide delivery available to any part of the city for 10 cents a week.
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the Daily Journal
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