Personal Record of Various City Visitors and Guests
A list of residents and guests transacting business and visiting in Rockford and surrounding towns. People include Chas Little, William Rife, R P Ockenna, Mrs C S Landon, H W Childs, J B Coleman, N H Janssen, Judge E Heard, O H Rupeicht, Miss Martha Naramore, Miss Birdie Mayer, George W Sanders, H H Herbert, Mrs George Stanchfield, Mr and Mrs R G Wilcox, J B Hyzer, Mrs A Van Epps, Mr and Mrs J C Cobbin, Misses Mabel and Inez Lantzer, Miss Grace Martin, Dr B F Swingley, F B Mattingly, H H Good, L H Mattingly, Mrs J Dailey, Mr and Mrs Thomas Maher Jr, Miss Mamie Maher, C S Craven, Mr and Mrs 4 A Runner, Charles Kelley, Misses Viro Chapman and Nellie Hanley, Harvey Mccool, Charles W Schmelzle, H J Leonard, Mrs H D Bentley, Charles J Bentley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Stanchfield
Lena
R. G. Wilcox
Chicago
J.B. Hyzer
Oshkosh
Madison
A. van Epps
Rockford
Winslow
J. C. Cobbin
Mabel
Inez Lantzer
Grace Martin
Oregon
T. F. Runner
Cornwall-on- Hudson
New York
Savanna Journal
Charles Kelley
Freeport
Charlie
Viro Chapman
Nellie Hanley
Bismark
5. D
H. H. Hewitt
Harvey MccCool
Charles W. Schmelzle
Champaign
Local church and union meetings listed for Freeport and area
The Freeport Typographical union plans to elect officers tonight. Freeport Commandery will hold a stated conclave this evening. The Ladies Aid Society of the First M. E. church meets at 2 80 p m Wednesday May 16. Ladies of the English Lutheran church sponsor a home baking and apron sale at Schweffel Brokhauasen’s store Saturday afternoon. Conductor Jack P Dignan, longtime Freeport passenger railman, retires from the route and will run between Marion and Council Bluffs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport Commandery
Ladies’ Aid Society
First M. E. Church
Savanna Journal
Jack Pdignan
Freeport
Rai
Marion
Council Bluffs
Rocky Mountain Tea Sparks Hope in Tears
A fragmentary note hints that a person named Girle will endure grief with a smile, eyes glistening with give. Mention of Rocky Mountain Tea appears as a symbolic remedy or aid in coping with sorrow. The text references Joseph E muimert as a named figure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Girle
Joseph E
Muimert
Rubber hose pricing note at Fraser Mere railway yard
Fragmentary OCR item notes a selective value in rubber hose and a paper fee at Fraser Mere with price hints and a slightly higher grade indicated in the 4 Y debt line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fraser Mere
Contractors Shoks Signs Contracts Over Bridge Letting
Kent Erin and Rock Grove bridge boards met to approve new bridge contracts after changes. Shons refused to sign over a clause shifting county relief, citing cement quality and missing safety provisions. Erin opposed. Rock Grove praised lower prices and work by the grand jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kent
Erin
Rock Grove
Court House
Burrell
Shens
Shons
Board of Supervisors
Stephenson
State of Illinois
Rock Island Railway
Rosenstiel
Grand Jury
Golden Wedding Anniversary of Currier Couple Noted
In Social Circles, Mr and Mrs J B Currier and daughter Miss Mary Curner plan a trip to Aurora to join the golden wedding celebration of Robert B Currier and his wife, former Freeport residents. They married May 18 1857 in Waupun Wisconsin and moved to Freeport in 1860.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Currier
Mary Curner
Aurora
Robert B. Currier
Freeport
Robert Currier
Mary Fahr
Waupun
Wis
Currier
Pottsdamn
N. Y
American Insurance Company
Chicago
Charles Currier
Mr. Currier
First Presbyterian Church
Daughters of the American Revolution Plan June Picnic
The Elder William Brewster chapter met with Miss Converse on Lincoln boulevard to discuss a June picnic at Galena if weather permits and to back a library museum project. A committee of Mrs Cobb Miss Dana and Miss Chrisler was named, and talks covered visiting historic Illinois sites including Starved Rock near La Salle where an Indian tribe suffered a massacre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Converse
William Brewster
Daughters of the American Revolution
Lincoln Boulevard
Galena
Cobb
Miss Dana
Chrisler
Tilinois
Starved Rock
Tilinois River
la Salle
Concert at Second Presbyterian Church Tonight
Robert Bright Walsh will perform assisted by Miss Clara Dorman at Second Presbyterian Church. Program includes Out on the Deep Lehr Rocked in the Cradle of the Deep Knight At the Bottom of the Deep Blue Sem Petrie Hark Hark the Lark Schubert Liszt Miss Borniamn Little Boy Blue Loch Lomond Phosphoresence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Second Presbyterian
Robert Bright Walsh
Clara Dorman
Second Presbyterian Church
Knight
Petrie
Miss Borniamn
Shower Party Honors Miss Boedeker Before June Wedding
Miss Bertha Ortmeier and Miss Emma Huelke hosted about twenty guests at the Ortmeier home for a shower party in honor of Miss Mabel Boedeker who will wed Fred C Piper on June 4. Games followed by refreshments. dining room decor bright in red green and white. Prizes went to Miss Lydia Hermsmeier and Miss Elizabeth Dorman. the bride-to-be received a cut glass sherbet set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Ortmeier
Emma Huelke
Ortmeier
Mabel Boedecker
Fred C. Piper
Lydia Hermsmeier
Elizabeth Dorman
Democratic Ball Committee Appointments Listed
The Democratic ball at Masonic temple Thursday evening May wu lists Arrangements including Theodore Seeker RP ML Goodwin EB Stine Herman Strath Karl Kf Wash Al Emerick Door Joseph Mareen Robert Stewars Tickets by Charles Prang Steve Steven Cheekroon William Waterstradt Michael Steffen Cards Al Minerick Theodore Seeker J. AT Gomiwin dolor Barusela ditties Caingbedl Oscar Stine Foutertadin inetd J Dittmar Letlis Basehorford Gihter Patrick Lonergan Edmer Pool BL Witre Dottelas Pattison W CC Miter Erie Mibebedd loge AWG Daiep James O Rourke Frank Lehr Bam learns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Temple
Theodore Seeker
Goodwin
Stine
Hermanstrath
Karl Kf. Wash
al Emerick
Door Joseph Mareen
Robert Stewars
Charles Prang
Steve Steven
Cheekroon
Willian Waterstradt
Michael Steffen
al Minerick
Pheodore Seeker
J. AT
Gomiwin
Dolor Barusela Er Dy
Ditties Caingbedl
Oscar Stine
Foutertadin
J. Dittmar
Letlis Basehorford Gihter
Patrick Lonergan
Edmer Pool
Witre
Dottelas Pattison
W CC Miter
Erie Mibebedd
Loge
Awg Daiep
James O'Rourke
Frank Lehr
Folio
Bamlearns
John Bartlett Pioneer of Rockford Leads Local Life
John Bartlett a pioneer resident in Rockford TL led the community at an advanced age. He first settled in Rockford in May and joined the westward migration nearly twenty years, returning to engage in milling. Bartlett never married and lived a pious life before passing away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bartlett
Rockford
Pious
Bute
Mer
Bartlett
Court of love play at high school Friday night
The Sophomore Boye Literary society presented a Court of Lowes style play at the high school Friday evening. Cast members performed faithfully relearsive material and tickets were sold as attendance built.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boye’ Literary Society
Oetiie Court of Lowes
Acques Stones
Miss Lulu E Brown to Wed Wm Earl Meyers in June
Miss Lulu E Brown, soon to be married to Wm Earl Meyers on June 12, was honored at a granite shower hosted by Miss Ethel Dawson and Mrs Weber E Bennetham for the W. St. Rawleigh Medical office girls. The Bennetham home was decorated pink and green with many useful gifts, games, and refreshment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Dawson
Weber E. Bennetham
W. ST. Rawleigh Medical Company
Lulu E. Brown
Wm. Earl Meyers
Bennetham
Miss Brown
Foresters Cherry Camp Card and Dance Party
The Foresters of Cherry Camp No 64 M W A held a large card and dancing event at the B A Blast hall. Euchre winners included Mrs M Wilker and J E Stewart first, Mrs B Schumayer and Joseph Dawson second, Mrs J Ek Stewart and FF Sehumayer third, and Mrs J Waldecker and Charles Sehumayer consolation. Harris' full orchestra provided the music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foresters
Cherry Camp
No. 64
B.A. Blast Hall
M. Wilker
J. E. Stewart
B. Schumayer
Joseph Dawson
FF. Sehumayer
J. Waldecker
Germania Ladies Hold Afternoon Card Party
The Germania society women were entertained at the society hall for their regular ladies day. Euchre games were played with prizes awarded to Mrs H A Rotzler Mrs J Seefelder Mrs J Hoebel Mrs J Martin Mrs RK Luecke Mrs H Koehler lone hand and Mrs S Bodenheimer of Chicago, consolation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Germania Society
Society
H. A. Rotzler
J. Seefelder
J. Hoebel
J. Martin
RK. Luecke
H. Koehler
Lone Hand
S. Bodenheimer
Chicago
Mysterious Power Struggle Divides City Leader
Fragmentary dispatch from Rockford reports a tense confrontation over governance involving a key figure named Mo Garth. At the moment of crisis, Garth was reportedly near the city limits, with uncertain plans as the situation escalates and a teary departure looms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spiteer
Josepl Barth
Tilitiols
Rockford
Garth
Iis Eterne
Iin
Sons of Veterans Grow in Smith Db Camp
Two recruits were initiated into the Smith Db Atkins camp of Sons of Veterans. The camp will attend the state encampment next week at Decatur and assist the Grand Army post in the Decoration Day observance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith Db. Atkins
Decatur
Grand Army Post
YWCA Boys Social Sparks Evening Fun
The Boys' department of the YWCA hosted a social last evening drawing between forty and fifty boys. They enjoyed games and music for a few hours followed by refreshments.
Wedding Tonight at the Bride’s Parents Home
The wedding of Miss Mint Heiden and Frank J.A. Davis is planned for this evening at the home of the bride’s parents on Mi- Wot Street Wi Ocelly. Witnesses and guests are expected to attend in formal attire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mi- Wot
Miss Mint Heiden
Frank JA
Davis
Frasier Mercantile Co Sells Na Honal Separator
A near laughable bargain item called Na Honal is offered at the Fraser Mercantile Co at a loss price as a simplified separator touted to save money for shoppers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fraser Marcantile Co
Do you want to earn money for college education this summer
An unsigned recruitment pitch invites energetic young men to begin a business start this summer. It prompts readers to contact First National Bank, Hannaford, North Dakota for details. The ad emphasizes opportunity and immediate action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nat
Bk. Hannaford
N. D
Robbers Steal Eighty Eight Dollars in Bold Sterling Trunk Raid
A boarding house ransacking in Sterling left sixty dollars stolen from Frank Buesch, four from Mourat Ketzki, and twenty four others from Joseph Phillips, with a total of eighty eight dollars. The thieves, two men posing as workmen, unlocked sixteen trunks and escaped before dawn, leaving most money hidden. Police suspect local criminals, with arrests expected. The incident coincides with tensions at a Madison baseball season marred by umpire disputes and poor sportsmanship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sterling
Sterling Gazette
Edward Cooke
Thirteenth Avenue
Second Street
Government Canal
Frank Buesch
Mourat Ketzki
Joseph Phillips
Cooke
Fond du Lac Faces Freeport In Openers Amid Umpire Dispute
Baseball notes from Fond du Lac as Manager Letcher arrives by Madison for the Freeport series opener. Discontent over umpire Anderson’s handling in Eau Claire and a rain stoppage mar yesterday’s game. Lineups hint Deisel Ryan Gardner Letcher Rogers Morrow Barber or Hurley Goodrich Smith for Fondy. Isk’s hand may affect Isk’s position, Eide at first. Gates postponed by rain across Wisconsin games yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fond Duac
Letcher
Madison
Anderson
Fondy
Freeport
Deisel
Ryan
Gardner
Fletcher
Bunch
H. A. Sullivan
Oshkosh Bunch
Red Gardner
The
Canners
Maud du Lac
Wisconsi Deasite
Madison umpire faces tough calls in Wisconsin league
Umpire VMabveu Nicholas Maton faces rough experiences as he officiates in Madison games. The Madison State Journal notes the season's strain on umpires amid local baseball action, while Madison's Senators beat Green Bay 14 to 5 on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vmabveu
Nicholas Maton
Cestwhih
Mianastercot
Kieepert Ten
Wisconsin Heacue
Madison
Madison State Journal
Senators
Green Bay
Wisconsin League Nicknames in Madison State Journal
The Madison State Journal lists Wisconsin League team nicknames. Senators dislike their label while Fond du Lac is called Web-footers. Oshkosh is Indians, Green Bay The Orphans or The Bays, La Crosse The Champs, Wausau Lumberjacks, Freeport Canners, and Eau Claire Hash if trouble persists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison State Journal
Senators
Fond du Lac
Oshkosh
Green Bay
la Crosse
Champs
Wausau
Lumberjacks
Freeport
Canners
Mayor Busse to Attend Hughes Funeral Service
Mayor Busse will attend the funeral of Senator Charles H. Hughes, Sunday at 1:30 p.m. in Dixon. Busse and Hughes were four year colleagues and personal friends. The procession waits for the arrival of brothers B. K. Hughes of Philadelphia and KK. C. Hughes of Seattle, and sister Mrs. James Hill of Chicago, currently in California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayor Busse
Charles H. Hughes
Dixon
Busse
Chicago
Senator Hughes
Philadelphia
KK. C. Hughes
Seattle
Wash
James Hill
California
Rocky Mountain Tea Conferred Blessing On Heir
A girl believed descended from a line of users of Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea is seen as privileged. The passage notes that mothers and grandmothers who drank the tea conferred a blessing on their children, as cited by Joseph Emmert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollister
Joseph Emmert
Rise of P. H. Morrissey Leader of Rail Labor World
Native of Bloomington Michigan Morrissey rose from Chicago Alton brakeman to grand master of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen leading about 90000 members. His style blends direct dealing firm discipline and pragmatic unions turning 17000 members into a nationwide system with a $2 million annual business and a $1500000 surplus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta Constitution
P. H. Morrissey
Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen
Brotherhood of Raiload
Switchman
Chicago and Alton Railroad
Morrissey
Railroads
Hartford
Bloomington
Prammary
Chicago and Alton
The
Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen
St. Paul
Galesburg
Order
United States
Cleveland
Ohio
John Mitchel
Gompers
Mission Workers to Hold Freeport Meetings
The Reformed Church mission society will hold sessions in Freeport at the old German Presbyterian church on South Galena Avenue tomorrow and Friday. Rev. H. L. Whitemore of Chicago speaks tomorrow evening and preaches the installation sermon Friday evening when Rev. C. M. Rohrbaugh is formally installed as pastor. The program includes devotional exercises, an address by Dr. S. K. Whitemore, vocal duets, and a paper on Out Work in China and Japan, with hymns and benediction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reformed Church
Freeport
Wotnai’s
Dorn
Bobb
KOFCS ELECT OFFICERS STATE CONVENTION nit Illinois
With 220 delegates from across Illinois the Knights of Columbus held its 1907 state convention at Marquette council 390 Dearborn avenue Chicago. Louis Edward Sauter was re elected state deputy grand knight and George W Lyons and Philip Gibbons re elected state secretary and treasurer. Eight Chicago delegates were chosen for the national convention at Norfolk Virginia August 6 1907.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Finois Council
The
Knights of Columbus
Marquette Council
Dearborn Avenue
Order
Louis Edward Sauter
George W. Lyons
Philip Gibbons
Norfolk
Jerome J. Crowley
James Maher
Frank Houlihan
Grand Knight Sauter
Hollet, Sauter & Henkel
America
Free Masons
Illinois
Dr Kings New Discovery Endorsed By Fort Edward Resident
My Best Friend Alexander Benton of Rural Route 1 Fort Edward New York says the remedy cured his asthma six years ago and also greatly helped his son's wife with incipient consumption. He praises its power over coughs and colds and notes it is guaranteed by Jos Emmert at 50c and 1.00 and that a trial bottle is free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Benton
Fort Edward
N. Y
Tully
Jos
Emmert
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Daily Journal
Eee
Sion S61l
Freeport Journal
International Typoaphical Union
Chas
William Rife
R. P. Ockenna
Judge
E. Heard
O. H. Rupeicht
Dubuque
Martha Naramore
the City
George W. Sanders
Pana, Il
H. H. Herbert
Naperville
B. F. Swingley
Dodgeville
F. B. Mattingly
H. H. Good
L. H. Mattingly
Shannon
J. Dailey
Orangeville
City
G. W. Hoyman
Thomas Maher, Jr
Mamie Maher
C. S. Craven
Dallas
Texas
H. J. Leonard
Henney Bugey Company
H. D. Bentley
Los Angeles
Calif
Jewell
Charles J. Bentley
UAL
MSE
Freeport Typographical Union
SHOKS
Yester
Original — Commission
Tween Contractors and
Loch Lomond
der Lindenbaum
Old Guard
Rodney Honor
Inaesto
Hiendel
Democratic Ball
Iftat
Sons of Veterans
Madison Baseball Association
Malven
Smiley Sutter
Baseball News
Torfooger
Frank W.siecke
Margaret Wing
Santiago Addition
Morrisey
Labor World
Bloomington, MI
Chicago & Alton Square
S. L. Whitemore
D. D
Missionary Meeting of Reformed Church
Kofc’s
Geo. Henenga
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