Modern Woodmen delegates split over factional fight
Delegates from Stephensom county Alabama attend East St. Louis for the Modern Woodmen of America state camp convention with Tanner and Rutledge factions clashing. Campaign tactics include alleged improper delegate handling and use of society funds to influence votes as Hawes issues a circular exposing methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woo. Gerberich
East St. Louis
Woodmen of America
Stephensom County
AL L. Trilbert
Willig Waebhlin
McConnell
Mer Grerbepich
SS. Vanner
Fanner
Aliner
Dantes al Rathedge
Rutledge
Tanner
Elgin Courier
Modern Woodmen of America
GC. OW. Tlawes
Faust St. Louis
Northcott
Sep. Tanner
James Wv. Rutledge
Major Hawes
Tanher
Dr. Rutledge
Order
Nor
Dr. Harral
Mer. Piuner
Thanes
J.O A. Rutledge
Thlein
Dline
Caimp
Vietory
Californiana's Luck with Arnica Salve Purchase
Charles J. Budaha of Praey California recalls the luckiest dig of his life after buying no tax of ack ben's Arnica Salve. Two Doe Pusxes eased years of itching piles, yielding to this treatment. Sold under guarantee at Joseph Mininert's drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben
Charles J. Budaha
Praey
California
Guranatee
Joseph Mininert
Baseball tree with every pair of Day's school shoes price 81.50
WM. O. Wright & Co and BW advertise Day's school shoes priced at 81.50 per pair. The notice lists a variety of styles under a single catalog offer aimed at students, with emphasis on value and availability at local outlets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WM. O. Wright & Uo
Social Circles Celebrates 89th Odd Fellows Anniversary
About two hundred attended Saturday evening as Illinois Rebekah lodge 260 hosted an open meeting for Odd Fellows and friends. Mra. W. H. Manchester, Mra. J. C. Wise, and Miss Emma Brandt organized the program, which included singing, solos, readings, a pantomime, and a lunch served late in the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odd Fellowship
Illinois Rebekah Lodge
Odd Fellows and Friends
Order
W. H. Manchester
J. C. Wise
Emma Brandt
Freeport Couple Wed at Rockford
Arthur Mellnick son of Charles Melnick a Galena street confectioner and Miss Stella Delhauer daughter of John D. Delhauer were married today in Rockford to avoid public display. They will reside over groom’s father’s store and plan to return to Freeport in a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Rockford
Arthur Mellnick
Charles Melnick
Galena Street
Stella Delhauer
John D. Delhauer
Chisago
Germania Society Dancing and Card Parties Planned
The Germania society schedules social dancing and card gatherings on Thursday May 7 and Wednesday May 20, inviting members and guests to enjoy two evenings of recreation at the club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Germania Society
Freeport camp to host Royal Neighbors card party
Freeport camp of Royal Neighbors will hold a card party tomorrow afternoon in the KE A Blast hall. The public is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
KE. A
Majestic to Show Rare Gotch-Hackenschmidt Film and Sleeping Beauty
At the Majestic this week the bill features the Gotch-Hacken schmidt wrestling film, a 2,600 foot color spectacle, plus The Sleeping Beauty. The picture follows Hackenschmidt from the Lusitania arrival to the ring with Gotch and Farmer Jones. A prior fake wrestling film was exposed locally. this program is authentic and highly valued with an operator under bond to safeguard the film.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Majestic
Chicago
Majestic
Europe
Hackenschmide
Lusitania
New York Harbor
Gotch
Iowa
Farmer Jones
Yo M. C. A. Annual Meeting for Officers Election
The Yo M. C. A. will hold its annual meeting Monday evening May 1 to elect officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Yo M. C. A
Proclamation Urges Freeport to Honor Team Victory
Mayor J. Dietmar proclaims a half day holiday in Freeport for May 7 to celebrate a local team described as champions of a Wisconsin city league. The notice urges citizens to attend the game and show appreciation for players and the city’s recognition nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Wisconsin
Masory
Proeport
J. Dietmar
Daily Journal Delivery Details
The Daily Journal is delivered citywide for 10 cents per week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Daily Journal
Henry W Eich Goes to Memphis Shops
Henry W Eich travels to Memphis shops in a continued report on railroad legislation. Dispatchers in the Dubuque office are reduced from a larger staff to retained workers covering Waterloo to Freeport, expanding duties from Dubuque to Freeport and Waterloo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry W. Eich
Memphis
Dubuque
Waterloo
Freeport
Dubuque Oor
Doan's Kidney Pills Credited by Freeport Woman
Mrs J S Fisher of Freeport Alabama reports kidney trouble improved after using Doan's Kidney Pills. She bought them at Mamert's drug store, felt better quickly, and credits the remedy alone for relief. Price 50 cents, Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents. remember the name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
J. S. Fisher
Tomer Street
Dean
Doran
Mamert
Doan
L Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United
Plumbers Strike at Stephenson Street Firm
A May 1 strike affects six BKvans plumbing workers over a year contract. The dispute centers on contract terms tied to helpers, with Mr. Frana declining aspects. Mr. Evans is seen as having limited control over the contentious provisions. An amicable agreement is expected soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bkvans Plumbing
Stephenson Street
Frana
Evans
Baby births bless Mr and Mrs Mensenkamp and Fritzell homes
A baby boy was welcomed by Mr. and Mrs. George Mensenkamp and a baby girl arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fritzell. The notices record new additions to two families, reflecting local population growth and family milestones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Mensenkamp
Mrs. Fritzell
Wilt Deliver Memorial Address at Decoration Day
Rev. H. L. Moore of this city will deliver the memorial address at the Decoration exercises in Orangeville this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L. Moore
Orangeville
Consecrated Titular Bishop in Washington Ceremony
Monsignor Dennis da be Connell, rector of the Catholic University at Washington, was consecrated titular bishop of Sahate in a May 4 ceremony in Baltimore. The cathedral drew a crowd of clergy and visiting dignitaries despite limited admission for those with ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Dennis da Be Connell
Catholic University At
Methodist General Conference Session in Baltimore
A fragment notes the Methodist Episcopal Church General Conference meeting in Baltimore May with plans to meet at Payrie Hall for a quadrennial session next week. the text is fragmentary and unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Methodise Ppriscopal
Boost for the Drys as Moo Introduces Liquor License Ban
Washington May 4 Representative DeArmond Moo introduced a bill to prohibit the government from issuing federal licenses to sell intoxicating liquor in states under prohibition. The measure aims to curb cross state liquor trade and strengthen enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
DeArmond Moo
Prohibition
Champagne Corks and Trade Honors in Gossip Filled Text
The article notes cork production from Catalumia corkwood requiring decades before harvesting and notes hand cutting for quality. It then mentions Sir Robert Hert, head of Chinese customs, receiving a baronetcy and high decorations from Britain amid treaty powers relations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Ledger
Ies
Robert Hert
Tito
St. Michael and St. George
Tu Pope
Rental notices and mislabeled contact lines crowd page seven
A jumble of misread text shows multiple rental listings and ad snippets. References include 6 and 7 room houses on Harden and Oak streets, a 7 room house with barn on BK Street, and inquiries at Locust and nearby avenues. Names and addresses are partially garbled with scattered dates and initials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ak Street
Oak Street
KENT
BK St
Oddities and hazards from a bygone era in brief notes
A collage of curiosities and sensational snippets: gunmaking in Liege and bone tech turning to rifles, a trained elephant stopping a train then munching tar soap, a perilous plant of tar soap, and a host of oddities from Sicily to Peru. Observations cover science gaps, accidents, emigration, and curious domestic tales.
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F. A. Read
W.j.young & Co
Opp
Freeport Loan CO
ELEC
Tion
DR. Rourpledge EX
Gerberich
Phil Morn
A. L. Gilbert and
William
Wachlin
Journal
Binia Brandt
Hinno
No Austin
Jessie Gharet
Eisterwleg
Ubalchame
Wisdom
Liehtenberger
Pearl Ross
Margaret Fauber
Helen Pratt
Prince Solo
Beatrice Hoy
Mong
Lovedagud
Florence Buontini
Iva Ternst
Fevarn
Rendle
Helen Prod
Vocatsolo
Laura Lennox
Iva Pods
Care Austha
Social Notes
YY. M. C. A. Annual Meeting
Methodist General Conference
TOR Sage Pour
Miles S. Wat
Fred Sitger
Waar
Ta Ro
Beadin
Brave Mitchell
Doulas Ave
Harden St
Galena Ave
Baarden St
Scott
Chart House
Theodore Sutro
Liege
Bone
Utica
N.Y
Reading
Cornwall
Engglane
Sicily
Palermo
United States
Board of War
Tientsin
Burma Agriculture Department
Tast
Virginia
Indiana
India
Joe Livers
Chateauguay
N. Y
Ellen Toothaker
South Marswell
Paris
Peru
Dol Miltom
Columbia University
J. Pierpont Morgan
Ma Morgan
London
Fundy
Charles KF. Brush
Cleveland
St. Mores
St. Mary's Hall
Joe Fifer
Lesinaton Hall
Freeport Aerte of
Kagiea
Masonic Temple
O. RR
St. Vincent's Orphanage
Madame Gadski
Frank Ia Forge
Grand Opera House
May
Ralphistewart
Mary Fisher
Broadway
Henry Fisher
Illinois
T. BR. Jones
Smith Db. Atkins
Dwtf
Tilmois
Nt Journalotice
Edw. Allington, Jr
Allington's
Freeport Gas Light & Coke Co
Ladies’ Oxfords
Oxford
Galena St
Geo. Ennenga Prop
Newbury
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