Social Circles: 74th Birthday of William Sandmeier
Mr William Sandmeier of Frank avenue celebrated his 74th birthday with family and friends. A German immigrant born May 12, 1835, in Lippe Detmold, he arrived in America in 1858 and settled in Freeport. He is remembered for helping youths and sharing memories of Freeport’s early history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Sandmeier
Frank Avenue
Mr. Sandmeeier
Germany
Lippeec Detmold
America
Herman
Frederica Sandmeter
Freeport
Mr. Sandmeier
Margaretha Wriethe
Sandmeier
Sandsmeier
Resolutions Hit Political Parties in Sharp Meeting
Continued from Pareis, the report lists officers and board members including Vice President H M Trimble of Princeton, Secretary Treasurer D F Leyster Lanark, and directors George A Potter Eric Daniel Wolf Polo Hibte school superintendent Mamie Hoover Sterling and Christian Endeavor superintendent Guy L Zerby Tampico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. M. Trimble
Princeton
D. F. Leyster
Lanark
George A. Potter
Eric
Daniel Wolf
Polo
Hibte
Miss Mamie Hoover
Sterling
Christian Endeavor
Guy L. Zerby
Tampico
Coming Events Recital and Dances Announced
May events include Madame Gadski and Frank De Forge in a song recital at Grand Opera House on May 1. Prof. Dawson hosts a social dance at Lexington Hall on May 15 and again on May 22. Former Governor Richard Yates speaks in Freeport on May 2. Germanic dances and a card party also listed for May 2 at Lexington Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madame Gadski
Frank de Forge
Grand Opera House
Prof. Dawson
Lexington Hall
Richard Yates
Freeport
Lexington Hal
Local Society Notes and Upcoming Events
The Court of Honor hosts a card party this evening for the public. Simon Sieck, a Freeport barber, now works for Fred Meierkort on South Galena avenue. Women Workers of the First Presbyterian church meet Friday at 3 0 o clock. St. Pius hall hosts a card and sewing party tomorrow for St. Vincent's orphanage. Rebekah lodge No 269 plans May 16 meeting to vote on the Decoration of Chivalry. Salem church Ladies Aid becomes Oak street church Ladies' Aid in future, continuing charity work and blessings for families in need.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simon Sieck
Freeport
Fred Meierkort
Galena Avenue
First Presbyterian Church
St. Pius’ Hall
St. Vincent’s Orphanage
Rebekah Lodge No
Ladies* Aid Society of
Salem Church
Chas. Lenz
Ladies’ Aid Society of
Oak Street Church
Epworth League Banquet Marks Anniversary Celebration
EKmbury Epworth league members and friends celebrate a league anniversary with a banquet. A thorough menu includes Fruit Salad, Wafers, Chicken Patties, Mashed Potatoes, Bread and Butter, Peas, Pickles, Ice Cream, Coffee. Toasts will be given by several members and guests, with plans outlined by the committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
League
Ekmbury Epworth League
Albert Siegmeier’s 16th Birthday Surprise
Albert Siegmeier celebrated his 16th birthday with a party attended by about thirty young friends. Games were played until late and eight refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Siegmeier
Freeport Business Men to Hold Good Roads Meeting
The streets and roads committee of the Freeport Business Men's association met yesterday afternoon and discussed better street cleaning. They decided to call a good roads meeting in the latter part of June with statewide speakers invited, including H. Foster Bain, director of the Illinois State Geological Survey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport Business Men's Association
H. Foster Bain
Illinois State Geological Survey
Personal callers and visitors in Freeport area
A roster of visitors and local calls includes A W McIntyre Mendota. M Tatman Rock Island. A H Brodener Tucker, TH. C D Scott Princeton. R L Beshers Walnut, IL. A Stark Madison. J L Lindsey Rockford. J E Pennington Des Moines. C L Hanson Janesville. A E Yolman Colchester, IL. Dr W W Overfield Forreston. Louis P Beck Milwaukee. FE F Burmeister Madison. John Taylor and wife of southern California visiting Freeport relatives. Mrs S P Ellicott heads to Eldorado Spring for several weeks. Frank Roach and Thomas McMahon return from Chicago after Knights of Columbus state convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Tatman
Rock Island
A. H. Brodener
Tucker, TH
Freeport
C.D. Scott
Princeton
R. L. Beshers
Walnut, Til
A. ©. Stark
Madison
J. JL. Lindsey
Rockford
J.E. Pennington
Des Moines
C. L. Hanson
Janesville
John Taylor
California
S. P. Ellicott
Eldorado Spring
Frank Roach
Thomas McMahon
Chicago
The
Knights of Columbus
Market Report: Closing Board of Trade and Union Stock Yards
May 14 closing quotes show July wheat at 104, July corn 653, July oats 47. Pork at 13 40, lard 8.37, ribs 7.25. Union Stock Yards cattle 6,000 head steady. beeves 4.75 to 6.30. stockers 5.60 to 8.65. cows 2.50 to 6.60. Hogs 5.00 to 5.80. sheep 4.00 to 6.00. Quotations by F J Miner & Co with C D Anderson listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Chicago
Board of Trade
Union
Chicago Board of Trade
F.J. Miner & Co
Rice Building
C. D. Anderson
Delightful DAR musical at Mrs Diffenbaughs home
A D A hosts a holiday evening by the local DAR chapter at Mrs Diffenbaughs home. Guests in festive dress enjoyed a program with Mrs Brachvogel as soloist, Mr Allington and Miss Rockey on violin and piano, and humorous turn by Mrs Baumgartner. Light refreshments accompanied sociable chatter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FE. D. Allington, Jr
Mr. Liebetrau
Miss Rockey
Paul Rodney
St. Mary's
Schumann
Allington
Miss Dorman
McDowell
Henry Schopf Dies in Freeport at 63
Henry Schopf a Freeport resident for 26 years died at home on North Galena avenue at 9 am from pneumonia born in Baden Germany September 22 1862 he married Augusta Schwaeder 15 years ago and leaves eight children Taura Harry Roy Alma Helen Edna Ada and Raymond his brother Joan Schopf lives in Harlem Funeral set for 9 am Saturday from his home and 930 am at St Josephs church with burial in German Catholic cemetery. Edward McSherry also learned his brother John died in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Schopf
Freeport
Galena Avenue
Baden
Germany
America
Augusta Schwaeder
St. Joseph's Church
St. Pius Society
Western Catholic Union
Taura
Harry
Roy
Alma
Helen
Edna
Ada
Raymond
Joan Schopf
Harlem
St. Joseph’ S¢Church
Kalvelage
Springfield City Council Rejects Saloon Limit Proposal
The Springfield city council voted against an amendment to limit saloons. The proposal would have set one saloon per 600 people and barred new licenses beyond the current number until population reached 500 per saloon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Delegates Uninstructed At Court Mohawk Meeting
The Court Mohawk I O F meeting last evening read the delegate's report from the recent convention. A major topic was proposed rate increases for older members. The delegate to the national convention was uninstructed on that issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court Mohawk
Special Notice at First English Lutheran Church
Rev Phillip H a Mullen will not lead prayer meeting tonight. Services are set for Friday evening at 7. Following will be no church council meeting nor choir practice. Rev Wm M Beck, superintendent of the General Synod version in Africa, will attend as a missionary in active service. This rare privilege invites full participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First
English Lutheran Church
Phillip H. A Mullen
Wm. M. Beck
General Synod
Vesion
Africa
Rummage Sale at 173 Van Buren Street This Weekend
The LALLIES of the POST hold a rummage sale at 173 Van Buren Street on Friday and Saturday May 15 and 16. Everything offered at low prices with emphasis on cheap items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Buren Street
Lallies
the Post
Memorial Sunday Services at St Marys Church
John A. Davis post No 9s G A R will attend services as a group on Memorial Sunday evening May 24 at St Marys Catholic church Rev Thomas F Leydon to preach the sermon A special choir program will honor patriots who fought and died for human freedom and inspire all Americans to remember the heroic sacrifices of our heroes
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Davis Post
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Thomas F. Leydon
Notice to Members of the Second Presbyterian Church
The session prepares a new directory of members and asks those who moved in the past year to notify the pastor by post card with their current address. H. M. Markley, pastor, SoTed At.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Second Presbyterian Church
H. M. Markley
The World's Best Climate Not Free From Disease
The article notes fever in high elevations and malaria in lower areas due to altitude. It promotes Electric Hitters as a remedy for lassitude malaria jaundice biliousness fever ague and general debility, calling it an alterative and blood purifier. Sold under guarantee at Joseph Emmert's drug store. Price 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Emmert
Price Soc
Baseball News Yesterday’s Results in La Crosse
May 15 report notes Soria Jones allowed only two hits as La Crosse defeated Green Bay 38 to 0 in the first game of the series. Batteries Jones and Darms for La Crosse. Schurech and Johnson for Green Bay. Games today list Fond du Lac at Freeport Green Bay at La Crosse Wausan at Madison Oshkosh at Rockford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Crosse
Green Bay
Madison-Wansan
Freeport-Fond du Lac
Rockford-Oshkosh
Fond du Lac
Freeport
Wausan
Madison
Oshkosh
Rockford
R. HO
Jones and Darms
Schurech and Johnson
Ta Pc
Wausau
Oshkosh Bee
Illini Hopeful Ovitz Cleared to Play Versus Chicago
Champaign May 8 News reports Frnne Ovitz has a clean scholastic slate and may play against Chicago Friday and Saturday. Ovitz was previously blocked by a technicality after dropping an unnecessary course and overlooking formalities, which was charged as a condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Champaign
Frnne Ovitz
Chicago
University of Illinois
Ovitz
Manager Schoonhaven releases Forsythe pitcher
Manager Schoonhaven released pitcher Forsythe this morning, a move that disappoints many fans who had hoped for his development and impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forsythe
Schoonhaven
Rain Delays Baseball Game At The Park
Heavy rainfall in the last twenty four hours made the baseball grounds at the Park unplayable today. The field conditions forced postponement of the game scheduled for today.
League Pleases Rockford in Wisconsin League series
The Rockford Register Gazette lauds the local Wisconsin leaguers for their sharp fielding across three games played in Rockford. The report highlights the team's defensive prowess and efficiency on the diamond during the current series.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockford
Tailoring Dept Offers 10 Percent Discount Soon
Scumirer WACHLIN PREIFFER announces a 10 percent discount in the tailoring department for the next 30 days, urging customers to take advantage of the limited-time offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave, Scumirer, Wachlin & Preiffer
Drove Fast Fined In Magistrate Session
Wes Mazura Harry Bradford and Rueben Sliker faced Magistrate Bentley yesterday afternoon for speeding a horse owned by Hayes and Kettle. Bradford, who hired the horse, was fined five dollars and costs, while his two companions received three dollars and costs each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wes Mazura
Harry Bradford
Rueben Sliker
Bentley
Hayes& Kettle
Bradford
Costa
Companiere
Mrs Shumway Nearing Death in Polo
H. H. Antrim was informed this morning that Mrs. R. G. Shumway of Polo was expected to die any moment. Her condition has been critical for several days with little chance of recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shumway
H. H. Antrim
R. G. Shumway
Polo
Gold Worth Promise by Dr. King Pills Saint Miss
B G Stewart of Cedar View Mississippi promotes Dr King s New Life Pills by claiming customers receive gold weight value in benefits for constipation malaria or biliousness. Sold under guarantee at Joseph Enmert s drug store priced at 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. G. Stewart
Cedar View
Miss
Dr. King
Joseph Enmert
Daily Journal delivers citywide for ten cents a week
The Daily Journal is circulated throughout the city at a rate of 10 cents per week, offering broad delivery to residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Daily Journal
New Towns in Washington Planned in Whitman County
Five new towns to be established in Whitman County in the Palouse district of eastern Washington. Town lots will be offered for sale at Spokane, with auctions held May 25 for Seabury and Pandora, May 26 for Kenova and Palisade, and May 27 for Malden. Financial opportunity for businessmen and investors. Information from F A Miller, General Passenger Agent, Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitman County
Palouse
Washington
Spokane
Seabury
Pandora
Kenova
Palisade
Malden
F. A. Miller
Avent
Chicago
Seventh Street ads and help wanted in Toleda notices
Fragmented classified items advertise retail trade opportunities and rental housing. Hemmingson Cigar Co of Toledo seeks sales capability. multiple 5 and 7 room houses listed for rent with modern improvements. Inquiries directed to local addresses including 52 North Galena Ave and Oak Street sites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raley
Hemmingson Cigar Co
Toledo
Hho
Hardin
St. All Modernu
Coscott
North
Galena Ave
Freeport Prepares Big July 4th Celebration
Freeport gears up for a major Fourth of July celebration with community events and planned activities to mark Independence Day. Organizers encourage residents to participate and enjoy family friendly programs around the holiday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Amusements in Freeport A Question of Local Options
Residents argue Freeport lacks first class entertainment with many preferring Chicago attractions for traction theatre or musical shows. The piece questions why locals spend so much time and money traveling to the city for pleasure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Chicago
Finest artists brought to Freeport by local manager
The article argues that high quality music can be enjoyed at home with lower cost and effort. It praises Mme Gadski and Mr LaForge, noting their world class voices and accompanist, and urges the public to support the second party's ovation, highlighting the local opera event as a historic occasion in Freeport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
Paris
London
New York
Chicago
Opera
Freeport
Ficke
Mme. Gadski
Mr. LaForge
Mm. Gadski
It Reached the Spot A Ohio store owner praises medicine
Mr. 2 Humphrey of Omega Ohio, a large general store proprietor and president of Adams County Telephone Co and Home Telephone Co of Pike County, endorses Dr King s New Discovery. He says it saved his life by reaching the cough spot and healing throat lungs and chest sores. Sold under guarantee at Joseph Emmert s drug store 50 cents and 1 00. Trial bottle free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
2. Humphrey
Omega, O
Adams County Telephone Co
The
Home Telephone Co
Pike County
Dr. King
Joseph Emmert
Also Mentioned on This Page
F. A.read
Mrs. Gordon
the Ladies’ Home
Journal Patterns
Mer
F. A. Read
W.j.young & Go
Opp
Nes
Moint
Freeport Loan CO
Stephenson Street
Court of Honor
Epworth League
Languers
Bates
Harry Hl
Stall
J. 2
Richardson
Smedioy Gaull Strempys and
Louhetes cc Eee Cess
Cota
Cate Sure Rew
Roc. Harker
Hester A. Hoefer
Win Walton Neph
A.W. McIntyre
Mendota
A. E. Yolman
Colchester
W. W. Overfield
Forreston
Louis P. Beck
Milwaukee
FE. F. Burmeister
Edward McSherry
John
Demeter & Seitz
Stephenson St Ar Vilaw
W.H. Brandt & Co
Galena St
Calumet
Baseball News
Illinois
Cac
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
Ae Pia
Oak St
Lad
Mme
Johanna Gadski
Journal
Want
Freeport Gas Light & Coke Co
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!