Local residents head Chicago and nearby towns daily
The item lists numerous residents and visitors moving between Freeport Madison Chicago Clinton Lena Polo Mt Carroll Lena and Rockford. Names include George H Ford Mrs EB Dalley Br Hill W A Merrifield Miss Zulu Zeibach Mrs Louis Bonnini Florence Ellen M Blaisdell and many others. It notes travel for business, visits, and summer plans with several individuals en route to Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. Ford
Madison
EB. Dalley
Chicago
BR. P. Hill
W. A. Merrifield
Batavia
G. J. Sullivan
Clinton
J. H. Bamberger
Orangeville
John T. Gouneil
Freeport
Zulu Zeibach
Louis Bonnini
Florence
Ellen M. Blaisdell
W.B. Lichtenberger
Martha Brooke
Polo
Mary Brooke
Melvie Byrnes
Susie Kuntz
Lena
Local society notes list meetings and events today
Several clubs churches and groups announce meetings including Eastern Star Daughters of the American Revolution and St. Margarets Guild. A card party by the Daughters of Columbia and a farewell for Miss Jontie Gilmore are noted along with a women’s sodality sendoff at St Marys hall. City officials discuss a culvert project at the gas works and a May party benefit for Globe hospital with 16 cent admission and refreshments extra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daughters of Columbia
Odd Burlew's Hall
Young Ladies’ Sodality
Jontie Gilmore
St. Mary’s Hall
Gas Light & Coke Company
Globe Hospital
Lacrosse Defeats and Sunday Victory Over Beloit
La Crosse and Freeport split weekend games before a large crowd with La Crosse beating Beloit 6 to 4 on Saturday and Freeport winning 3 to 2 on Sunday. Pink Hawley impressed for La Crosse with twelve strikeouts and a notable throw by Hopkins from center field to home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
la Crosse
Wausan
Beloit
Green Bay
Oshkosh
Wauson
Wis
Pink Hawley
Hopkins
Les
Dodge Saves La Crosse In 6-4 Win Over Freeport
La Crosse defeats Freeport 6 to 4 in a tightly contested game. Dodge struck out ten, Miller and Dodge produced timely hits including a tying hit by Miller in the 11th. Scott allowed eleven hits as La Crosse built one run in the first, two in the fifth, and three in the sixth amid five errors and high excitement. Attendance was described as good.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LA Crosse
Dodge
Freeport
Miller
Scott
Malven
Schneiberg
Friday's La Crosse Game Report Highlights Visitor Triumph
The La Crosse Chronicle notes Friday's game at La Crosse ended in a decisive visitor win as they attacked Jones at will and showed superior ginger. La Crosse faltered early but the visitors' calm pitching and team play stifled Breeport's chances, dropping La Crosse further in the state league standings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Crosse Chronicle Coutains
Riday
Mreoport
Malven
Jones
Ginger
la Crosse
Freeport Routs La Crosse With Seventh Inning Rally
In a windy game Freeport exploited La Crosse errors to surge ahead in the seventh and eighth. Jones wore down by eighth, while Malyen scattered hits as La Crosse struck nine times but failed to plate a run. Suallivan handled seven chances cleanly and Meade made several circus catches as Freeport vaunted its coaching edge. Mayor Torrence watched as the visitors praised the Ha vanas and ladies day drew a lively crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
la Crosse
Jones
Kwirler
Trouble Looms in Wisconsin State League of Professional Ball
A Oshkosh dispatch reports mounting troubles as Wisconsin State League teams struggle with losses, rising costs, and management player disputes. Receipts fail to cover four days of play, expenses at $160 plus living costs and rail fare strain finances, with Oshkosh considering venue changes. Dissension grows as managers are ousted or threatened with player releases. The league risks collapse if issues aren’t resolved soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oshkosh
Wisconsin State League
Oskosh
Wausau
Green Bay
la Crosse
Freeport
Beloit Wins A Brilliants Placed Game
Beloit won a brilliantly played game before a large crowd. Vogt's base running and Atkins's all round work featured. Final score Beloit 2 Oshkosh 2. Green Bay also shows a result with Oshkosh at Bay field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beloit
Beforr
Vogt
Atkins
Thirteen Inning Game Between Freeport Independents and Rockford Club
A fall sized crowd witnessed a 13 inning baseball classic at Taylor's park with Freeport Independents losing to Rockford Athletic Club 14 to 17. Both teams showcased power hitting as pitchers faltered. Mertz caught well for the Independents while Braunz and Mare rotated mound duties amid ragged defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor's Park
Freeport Independents
Rockford Athletic Club
Independents
Rackford Boys
Mertz
the Pendents
Brauz
Mare
German Valley
Malven
Athletics
Jeffries
White Sox Triumph Over Ottawa Ball Team 4 to 2
The White Sox, formerly the West End Juniors, defeated Ottawa by 4 to 2. Pitchers Harris and Backes led the battery as Gale of Warren, slated for the locals’ whirling act, dislocated his knee and was removed from the field during practice. The inning-by-inning score followed the standard listing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
Freepor
White Sox
West End
Ottawa
Fd Harris
Steve Backes
Scaling High Walls by Aurora Zouaves at Forepaugh-Sells Shows
The Aurora Zouaves, famed American citizen soldiers, wow audiences with wall scaling and precise military maneuvers in the Forepaugh-Sells Circus. European critics praised their celerity and accuracy, calling them unrivaled in drill. The Digenrous will perform original intricate maneuvers in Freeport next Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aurora Zouaves
Adam Forepaugh
Sells Brothers
Germany
France
England
New York
New York American
Russia
Austria
Italy
Turkey
Old World
Freeport
Better Cigars for Less Money Promoted by Moogk
Druggist Jr Moogk praises Wadsworth Bros Chicos cigars as superior value. He notes a long Havana filler, fragrant burn, and mild enjoyable smoke. The five cent cigars reportedly outperform more expensive options, with Moogk urging customers seek best goods for the least money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jr. Moogk
Wadsworth Bros
Mr. Moogk
Sock social at Second Presbyterian church program announced
The Y P S C E of Second Presbyterian will host a sock social at the church parlors tomorrow evening. The event aims to draw friends from within and beyond the church with refreshments to follow. The program includes piano solos by Miss Charadunt and Miss Evi Wrnist, readings, solo by Miss Mabel Ryan, and choir selections by Mr. Reve Barton, Mr. Mannad, Miss Mable Ryan, and Miss Byva Gaialaima.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Second Presbyterian
Second Presbyterian Church
Ava Lec
Charadunt
Evi Wrnist
Hagel Starkweather
Mabel Ryan
Reve Barton
Mannad
Mable Ryan
Byva Gaialaima
Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin Offer Promises Gentle Laxative Relief
An advertisement touts Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a corrective laxative that aids natural digestion without harsh action. It targets both children and adults with a pleasant taste, claiming gentle, soothing pepsin effects and satisfaction from use. Available in 50 cent and 1 dollar sizes through local druggists H. J. Moogk and Wm. F. Jungkung.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Moogk
FP. Jungkung
Gev B Turneaure piano tuner orders at music stores
Gev B Turneaure a piano tuner places orders at music stores. Telephone listed as white 636. Dated 2 16tf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gev
B.turneaure
Northwestern Illinois high school meet delights crowd
Savanna led with 12 points as Ritchey and Greenleaf starred for Savanna while Freeport trailed. William Baird of Mt Carroll claimed top overall with 1st, Mattie Bement Rockford 2nd, Lydia Morse Savanna 3rd. Freeport outpaced by Savanna Rockford Lanark and Mt Carroll in the day’s events at Taylor's Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Art Taylor's Park
Northwestern Illinois High School League
Freeport
Goddard
Wild
Litnick
Ritchey
Greenleaf
Savanna
Andrus
Lackford
Keene Wine
Rockford
Lanark
Ial Mt. Carrell
Warren
Luckey
Savana
Gergstresser
Mt. Carroll
Hanter
Tire
Wilkd
Duane Ark
Hiaines
Taylor
Siyanna
Rowland
Howe
Savannga
Asay
Carrall
Dlonter
Wen
la Vita
Bergstre
Careroll
Richey
Dowdakin
Yeager
Gunark
Strawbridge
Relay Race Results From Savanna Meet
Savanna took first in the relay with Role ford finishing second and Freeport third. Individual marks include Lan ark at 4 feet 4 inches and Yeager at 5 feet 0 inches, plus running events with Andrus 20 feet 5 inches and Green leaf 18 feet 4 inches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford
Yeager
Lanark
Wild
Andrus
Rockford
Greenleaf
Savanna
Roleford
Freeport
Lena Budget Meeting on July 4 Plans and Memorial Day Details
Lena May 22 An important Local Improvement association meeting will be held in the Lena Star office to discuss July Fourth celebrations and whether to discontinue the Business Men's association. The business men prefer celebration and continued improvement work. Also announced are Memorial Day committee appointments and services at the camp sround auditorium with an oration by Rev H M Bannen of Rockford. Memorial Sunday services uniting all churches set for May 28 led by Rev Griffin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena
Improvement Association
The
Griffin
Geo. Ta. Baldwin
J. R. Inniain
R. B. Pate
CG. W. Baker
J. D. Hinds
Chas. Berhenke
J. (. Dunn
C. IL. Nelson
A. L. Hurd
W. W. Kremer
Chas. Gassman
Samuel Houser
George Shoesmith
Wnt
Sisson
Evergreens
Falley
W. H. Crotzer
D. W. Sausman
C. H. Lutz
Lena—G. H. Sherry
C. F. Houser
P. Siler
W. H. Miller
John Snyder
Eleroy
John Winters
Wm. Heneke
Kent Dunnkard
Isaac Bogenrief
Kent Lutheran
Peter Yarger
Holly Grove
G. W. Days
Manny
Wm. Kailey
John Cole
Grigsby
S.S. Kostenbader
John Lobdel
Lena Catholic
C. B
Hi.luuts
Kostenbader
F. Kailey
G. Oh. Sehoeny
G. Shoesmith
G. W. Daws
L. Melathron
Wm. Sisson
Adolin Reeder
Miss Lucy Wilson
Farewell Services by Meads Brothers Evangels in Banbury
Barewell services conducted by Meads brothers at Banbury last night drew a huge crowd with many left standing. The audience contributed promptly in appreciation for four weeks of evangelistic labor, and plans were announced for tonight’s lecture on Pen Knights in a Bar Room before the brothers travel home to Benton Th and Rensselaer. Since January total revival receipts exceed 160 with 51 people welcomed as direct converts. John H. Rife of Loan, a building and loan examiner, will inspect Freeport Building and Loan associations this week. six inspectors serve the state auditor McCullough and Cena boy maintains a solid record in the auditor’s office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barewell
Meads Brothers
Banbury
Sovieral
Phe
Benton
Rensselaer, Ltd
John H. Rife
McCullough
Freeport
Cena
Rocky Mountain Vean Ad Leaves Mystery Behind Beauty
An odd ad line touts a beauty product promising lasting wash and envy inducing complexion. It names Joseph Emmert and the Rocky Mountain Vean brand, hinting at a promotional claim without clear evidence of ingredients or efficacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rocky Mountain
Joseph Emmert
Yellow fever looms over Panama canal efforts
John Barrett, American minister to Panama, arrived in New York amid reports of five new yellow fever cases at Colon. He warned that disease threatens canal work, praising Dr Geogvas and noting the climate and administration face serious challenges, while mortality remains offset by medical care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panama Canal
John Barrett
Panama
New York
Colon
Georvas
Canal
Isthmus
Vaudeville at the Grand features Under Dog bill
The Grand opera house presents a second vaudeville week with Myles McCarthy in The Under Dog through Thursday. The cast includes Pacatel, Madge Maitland, Smith Bros, Josephine Gamble and two kingdrame pictures. Prices are twenty cents reserved, ten cents gallery, ten cent general after Monday. Call the new phone to secure seats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Opera House
Myles McCarthy
McCarthy
Chicago Opera House
Pacatel
Madge Maitland
Smith Bros
Josephine Gamble
Wiaithes
Worn-Out Women and the Promise of Blood and Nerve Food
A vintage medical advert describes fatigue among women as leading to serious illness. Early symptoms include morning lethargy, dizziness, weakness, poor appetite, and heart distress, with pale skin and sunken features. It promotes Dr. Chase's Blood and Nerve Food, claiming to strengthen blood and nerves, improve complexion, and restore vitality, priced at 50 cents and sold by Jos. Emuniert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Chase
Jos. Emuniert
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Daily Journal
Journal, Printing CO
I Jattata
Ilinois
Ufis
Freeport Journal
International ‘Fyporaphical Union
Isbor
Pattison
Fred Geng
Co. D. Knowlton
North, Dakota
W. H. Foll
C. H. Ember
Jas. R. Cowley
Frank Latham
Jacob Buchanan
Our City
Buchanan
95Th Peninsylvania Regiment
Sidney Harden
Company L
Yale
Emil Haeni
Edward Bengston
Floyd Yoder
Western Union Telegraph Office
N. Swan Jats
Hernan Hawke
West Street
Eastern Star
Daughters of the American Revolution
G. A. R. Hall
St. Margaret's Guild
Ruth Collins
Martha Washington ‘Whimble Club
Haw and
Mauston
Milwaukee
Mathews
Ua Crosse Tees Sete
Freeport Dee
Rae
Wangan Iis
Bate
la Crossehiayers
Wang
Teansuseey
Fener
Carson
Matis
Latrasse
Grhen Bay
Crow Bay Bk
G. Batheitormritedt Bay
Atha Ries Amuid
Sock
EB. WU. Graff
Hewitt
Mattie Bement
Miss Bement
Churchill
Bessie Tear
Mary
Benedict Arnold
Ralph Snivley
Baird
Miss Morse
Prof
Obricht
University of Wisconsin
Densmore
Wallace
Graff
Wim
Lena Budget
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