Movements of Freeport People and Their Friends
Dr Roy Munn was at Dixon yesterday. T M Kauffman went to Chicago this morning. Mrs C Rowan went to Rockford this morning. Miss Katherine DeGon returned to Chicago today. Robert Glaw was a morning passenger to Rockford. Miss Nellie Eyler is visiting Mt Carroll. Sheriff Mason Fox returned home from Peoria last evening. Mrs J H Babcock of Lena is the guest of Freeport friends. S Packard and Jake Billig were morning passengers to Rockford. Miss Mae Putnam went to Woodstock to visit friends. Dr E H Allen is home from Springfield after attending the state dental convention. Addison Bidwell in Chicago for several days, returns this evening. Mrs D W Eyrick is home from Monroe. Mr and Mrs Jacob Koehler of Madison SC are guests of Freeport relatives. Mrs J E Adamson is home from Chicago. Edward Kraft leaves tomorrow for New York to sail for Europe. Mrs James Labre and children return to Savanna after visiting Freeport friends. Mr and Mrs Geo F Kerns return from wedding trip and go to house keeping. Frank Haller returns to Kansas City after attending his mother-in-law Mrs J F Jeager funeral. G A Huenkemeier goes to Chicago to bring home his sister Miss Matilda. Mr and Mrs John C Mitchell of Denver arrive tomorrow to visit Mrs Mitchell of North Galena avenue.
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Katherine DeGon
Chicago
Robert Glaw
Rockford
Nellie Eyler
Mt. Carroll
Mason Fox
Peoria
J. H. Babcock
Lena
Freeport Friends
S. Packard
Jake Billig
Mae Putnam
Woodstock
Friends
D. W. Eyrick
Monroe
Jacob Koehler
Madison
S. C
Freeport
J. E. Adamson
W. H., Taggart
Edward Kraft
New York
Europe
Geo. F. Kerns
Frank Haller
Kansas City
J. F. Jeager
G. A. Huenkemeier
Miss Matilda
Tonight Lodge Meetings Include New Members
Local lodge activities announce a Sons of Veterans meeting and a special communication by Excelsior lodge of Masons. The Knights of the Maccabees hold their regular review with two new members to be admitted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sons of Veterans
Excelsior Lodge of Masons
Knights of the Maccabees
Isabell Farwell Sets Club Bowling Record at Freeport
At the Freeport club bowling alley yesterday Miss Isabell Farwell rolled 169 in a single game and averaged 143 across three games, a score few gentlemen at the club can match.
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Freeport Club
Isabell Farwell
Growth in Wagner Lodge AOUW Membership
At last night's meeting six new members were admitted to Wilhelm Wag ner Lodge Ancient Order of United Workmen as a sign of strong growth in the fraternal organization.
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Wilhelm Wagner Lodge
Ancient
Order of United Workmen
Thirty ninth reunion of 13th Illinois Infantry held in Dixon
The thirty ninth annual reunion of the survivors of the old 13th Illinois Infantry will be held at Dixon May 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
13Th Ilinois Infantry
Dixon
Home From the Pow-wow Attend Red Men State Meeting
City Clerk Geo H Tandy returns from East St Louis where he attended the state pow wow of the Red Men returning to duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. H. Tandy
East St. Louis
Red Men
Change of Time for Freeport Dodgeville Passenger
The Illinois Central passenger on the Dodgeville line from Freeport will now depart at 7 p.m. This timetable adjustment takes effect immediately.
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Illinois Central
Freeport
Dodgeville
John Lantz seeks divorce from Mary Lantz
John Lantz asks a court to grant a divorce from Mary Lantz, his wife since July 10, 1894, presenting a dissolution of their marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Lantz
Mary Lantz
Henry Reapple Moves Office to German Bank Rooms
Henry Reapple has relocated his office from Fry's block to the rooms above the German bank. The change reflects a shift in his business location and available space.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Reapple
Fry’s Block
German Bank
Special Meeting of Excelsior Lodge of Masons
A notice states a special meeting of Excelsior lodge of Masons will be held this evening. Members are urged to attend according to the lodge’s notice and bylaws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Excelsior Lodge of Masons
Lexington Club Dance At Their Hall Last Evening
The Lexington club held a well attended dance at their hall last evening with members and guests enjoying music and socializing into the night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington Club
Central freight house rushing forward in progress
The linéis Central freight house is advancing rapidly as construction continues. Crews work steadily on the building, with walls rising and systems being put in place. Local officials note the project will boost shipping capacity and stimulate nearby commerce.
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Linéis Central
Saengerbund Meeting Tonight in Town Hall
The Saengerbund will hold a meeting this evening with members urged to attend. Local organizers say the session will cover upcoming performances and club activities.
Tied for Badge at Dupont Gun Club Shoot in Illinois
Large attendance and strong scores highlighted the Dupont Gun Club event yesterday afternoon. Ed White and Roy K Farwell tied for the club badge with 23 of 25, while other contests showcased solid performances by Hollister Rawleigh Wagner Burkhart and Wilson across the 25 bird and related shoots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dupont
Ed White
Roy K. Farwell
Farwell
White
Hollister
Rawleigh
Wallace
Saatet
Burkhart
Hfollister
Mitchell
Wagner
aRaatate Lye
WilBon
Wkescees
Knorr
Wrhope
Prue
Ole Oie Palalaise
Holfister
Dnavcatro
West
State Shooting Tournament Diamonds Won at Wat son Park
Bert Woodford of Dixon won the Board of Trade diamond badge at the 82 entrant State Shooting Tournament held at Watsons Park on Wednesday. Rockford entrants included Al, Henry, Wm Jarvis and A Vance. Eighty-one shooters competed. Marshall and Rice exited early, while Woodford stayed in to finish with a total straight score of 21. E S Rice won the Garden City Gun club gold medal for best average. Lem Willard captured the Parker gun special prize for most consecutive kills in the team race and badge contest, with Juss as his closest rival. James R B Van Cleave was elected president for the year. officers named were Van Cleave, R ice, Stevens, Steckle. Clubs represented included Audubon, Garfield, Moreka, Garden City, Dupont, Peoria, Rock Island and Illinois. Plans set for 1901 Illinois Gun club tournament at Springfield and Dupont Smokeless Powder championship trophy to be shot today.
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Rockford
Bert Woodford
Dixon
Board of Trade
Watson’s Park
al, Henry
Wm. Jarvis
A. Vance
Crosby
Marshall
Roll
Woodford
Crothers
Akleman
Kuss
Hess
Rice
Willard
Cadwallader
de Long
Courtney
Heikes
Tripp
E. S. Rice
Garden City Gun Club
Lem Willard
Parker Gun
Juss
James R. B. van Cleave
Elliot S. Rice
C. R. Stevens
Charles Steckle
Audubon
Garfield
Moreka
Garden City
Dupont
Peoria
Rock Island
Ilinois
Illinois Gun Club
Springfield
Increase in Population Celebrates Two New Arrivals
Mr and Mrs W L Ickes welcome a baby girl and Mr and Mrs Frank Blust greet a baby boy marking a pair of local birth announcements in readable community notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Ickes
Frank Blust
Illness of Rockton Conductor Herb Stiles’ Father
Is Very Low. E. L. Stiles of Rockton, aged father of Conductor Herb Stiles of the St. Paul road, is very ill and may not survive. He was for many years agent at Rockton for the ...
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. L. Stiles
Rockton
Herb Stiles
St. Paul Road
The
Entertainer Miss Gilbert at First M E Church
The Harvard Independent praises Miss Gilbert as a premier elocutionist and violinist to perform at the M E Church Monday evening under church society auspices. The act features readings, serious pieces, comedy sketches, and violin numbers including The Mocking Bird and Home Sweet Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E
Harvard Independent
M.E
Ladies and Society
Methodist
Gilbert
Laddie
Jimmie Brown
Philarah
Chicago
Doodle
Jemima
Desirable Citizen A C Schadel Leaves Warren for Freeport
A C Schadel left Warren for Freeport to assume duties as president of the Knights of the Globe. Dr Brown of Freeport bought Schadel’s Warren dental practice. The Globe headquarters there have been expanded as the order grows to about 16,000. Schadel will operate in Freeport while remaining tied to Warren when needed, and may relocate his Warren home for convenience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Order
Schadel
Warren
Old Man Walks Far Afoot At 80, Belvidere News
J. McAlee of the Bea ver belt keeps spry in spring as he walks long distances instead of riding. At 80 he covered six miles each way to Belvidere, ten miles to Rockford, and a recent Beloit round trip totaling about 80 miles, saying he feels equal to more saunters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. McAlee
Beaver
Belvidere
Mr. McAfee
Rockford
Beloit
Wheldon
MacCabees Ban Denied by Papal Legation in Washington
A report that the Roman Catholic church banned the MacCabees was denied in Washington on Wednesday. Officials said no order placing any society under a ban had been issued in five years. The piece also mentions lighter items and advertisements including Rocky Mountain Tea claims and low priced shoes at Winslow Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Society of Maccabees
Washington
Interesting Social By Martha Washington Garrison and Club
Martha Washington Garrison and Thimble Club held a regular meeting at K of G hall with a fine program. Mrs Lenox sang, Mrs Caroline Hea spoke on the Knights of the Globe home for the destitute and orphans, drawing applause for its civic aims. New members and support from Freeport's prominent women noted.
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Martha Washington Garrison and
Thimble Club
K. of G. Hall
Lenox
Caroline Hea
Knights of the Globe
Freeport
Anna Hake
Napley
Whitlock
Clark
Bridegroom Is Free After Perjury Charge Drop
Will Pierrott, Savanna youth, faced perjury accusations over a marriage certificate. His mother in law did not appear to press the case, so he was discharged after bail was posted for Friday’s Freeport appearance. His return to Freeport is planned, and the suit may be dropped with Mrs. Gray absent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Will Pierrott
Savanna
Witte
Savanna Journal
Will Pierrott
Gray
Will
the Times
Life in Lena highlights local events and arrivals
Dr S G Kreider spends a few days in Chicago while Lena hosts church plans and a recital. Mrs Swett’s pupils travel to Warren for an academy recital. Dr Vanhorne leads the Lena M E church quarterly meeting with services at Holly Grove and Lena. Brickner returns to Warren City Boiler works. Sisson moves to new home. Babcock piano wave rooms opening draws crowds. Freeport visitors and Eliza Erb party end their Lena visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena
S. G. Kreider
Chicago
M. E
Vanhorne
Epworth Leaguers
Lena Church
Charles Brickner
Warren City Boiler Works
Philadelphia
Warren
John Eustice
A. A. Krape
Sisson
Waddams Township
Elmer Confer
J. H. Babcock
Jas. H. Wibley
Lois Powell Bates
Winnebago
Babcock
Freeport
W. H.crotzer
Ernest Beine
D. A. Nudd
G. L. Nu
A Fast Bicycle Rider Trusted Salve for Injuries
A Fast Bicycle Rider will often receive painful cuts sprains or bruises from accidents. Bucklen's Amice Salve will kill the pain and heal the injury, curing chafing sore lips burns ulcers and piles. Cure guaranteed and priced at 50 cents. Sold by Jos Emmert druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucklen
Amica
Jos
Emmert
Salvation Army meetings to be led by visiting adjutant
One plain drunk placed in calaboos last night. Adjt. Johnson of Chicago arrives this evening to oversee Salvation Army meetings while Capt. Johnson is away for about a week. A cordial invitation is extended to all attendees.
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Calaboos
Adjt. Johnson
Chicago
Salvation Army
Capt. Johnson
Local Health Notes Highlight Several Recoveries and Ills
F Schroeder and T Michael are ill with pneumonia and serious sickness. Dr C F Snyder is progressing well. Mrs F Meyers and Miss Clara Schadle show improvement after lengthy illnesses. Drs Stealy and Firestone operated on Mrs Ed Wagner for appendicitis, she is recovering. John Baker, longtime St Paul road conductor, remains seriously ill at home after a paralytic stroke. many friends pray for recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Schroeder
T. Michael
C. F. Snyder
F. Meyers
Clara Schadle
John Schadle
Silver Medal Contest At First M E Church Tonight
The silver medal contest in the First M E church will attract a large audience this evening. It is the fourth in a series of successful city contests with singing and recitations including What Are the Angel Recording and A Voice from the Poor House. Awards will be presented after performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E
Securig Venir
Chariie Gatlock
Helen Furry
Lehigh Valley
Wanted man to run county sale business in Wisconsin
Wanted a good man to take control of Unis county for the sale of central Wisconsin lands. Big money in the business. Address or apply at once. J. P. Taylor, 14 South Main street, Rockford, Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unis
Wisconsin
J. P. Taylor
South Main Street
Rockford
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Illinois
Freeport, Ill
May Il
Roy Munn
T. M. Kauffman
E. H. Allen
Addison Bidwell
James Labre
John C. Mitchell
Denver, Col
James Mitchell
North Galena Avenue
Saengerbund
F. Wagner
Kmorr
Wilson
A. C. Schadel
Jos. Emmert
Ladies’ Oxfords
Winslow Co
Martha
Ington Garrison and Thimble Club
John G. Oyler
Baileyville
W. F. Sroufe
W. D. Burrell
Young Men’s Social
Embury Church
Mr. Carroll
Lutie Dresbach
Maude Marker
Westereip
Mass
Genessee Pure Food Co
Leroy
N. Y
Geo. R. Brown
Phate
Onur Bandeome
California Fig Syrup Co
Red Cross
Lowell
Lowell Hardware
Hackett Hdw. Co
Blue Pencil Sale
Ain
Nieman Bros
Star Clothing Co
Stephenson St
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