Bridge Tender Yonker Ends Life in Galena Home
Paul Yonker, a bridge tender at Galena, hanged himself using a rope tied to a stove pipe hole after placing a pick handle across a floor hole. The act occurred while his wife attended mass, with Coroner Edward Wierich conducting the inquest. Yonker, 58, a former river worker, leaves wife, two daughters, and a sister. a son had died earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Yonker
Galena Gazette
Arthur
Mr. Yonker
Fred Fiedler
Sherman Childs
Yunker
Godfrey
Stockton
Galena
Yuyker
Josephine Fiedler
City
Mamie
Dubuque
Kath
Peosta
Iowa
Moon Goblins and Fresh Air Fiend at the Majestic
At the Majestic one Pathe feature Moon Goblins is shown along with The Fresh Air Fiend a comical tale of a pompous man obsessed with air and his misadventures. The baby contest voting enters a secret phase Thursday and Friday with final results Saturday afternoon and winners’ pictures and names to be published.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pathe
Guiteau
Advertised Letter List May 23 Freeport Post Office
The weekly advertised letters include ladies Clara Hangebranch Mes Hall Masclara Hilton Mrs LB Hamarond Mrs Lystoger Mrs dg D Frank SIMMONS Miss Karedet and gentlemen names Aldrich Kahl Bradwell Long Burgola Myer Cain Arthur Maracinet Cain Wana Randall Harry Cowling BLO Pyle Crea Coan Henry Grayson Seiler Gottfred Currier M P Uitted Ibecubator Co Tie Bower Joly Wallack Ed Frisch Peursons calling for above please state advertised May 28 Iyus Suira Atkins Postmuster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport Post Office
Bardell
Clara Hangebranch
Mes. Hall
Masclara Hilton
Hamarond
Lystoger
Dg. D
Frank Simmons
Karedet
Aldrich
Robert Kahl
Earnest Bradwell
MD. Long
Chas. Burgola
Rod
Myer
Do. M. Cain
Arthur Maracinet
Karl 2. Cain
Wana Randall
Harry Cowling
Blo. Pyle
Crea
Coan
Henry Grayson Seiler
Gottfred Currier
M.P. Uitted Ibecubator Co
Tie Bower
Joly Wallack
Ed Frisch
Flop
Peursons
Iyus Suira
Atkins
Postmuster
Foley's Honey and Tar safe under Pure Food law
Notice to customers proclaims Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs colds and lung troubles is not affected by the National Pure Food and Drug law as it contains no opiates or harmful drugs. It is recommended as a safe remedy for children and adults by H. J. Mouogk and Wm F Jungkunz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
H. J. Mouogk
Wm. F. Jungkunz
New Superintendent of Agencies Named at Bankers Reserve Life
At the regular monthly meeting of the Bankers Reserve Life Association of Freeport Mr. G Harvell was appointed superintendent of agencies. He has served the past three years as state manager for the Ohio State Life Association in Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bankers Reserve Life Association of Freeport
Tast
G. Harvell
Harvell
Ohio State Life Association
Indiana
Culture club closes season with officers elected
The last culture club meeting Monday evening with Miss Reitzell. Officers elected include President Miss Clara Swanzy Vice President Mrs A C Knorr and Secretary Treasurer Miss Vorta Walker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Culture Club
Reitzell
Clara Swanzy
A. C. Knorr
Vorta Walker
Roy Torrey Named Biscuit Co Agent in Texas
Roy Torrey of Rockford formerly Freeport and brother of Dr. E. J. Torrey has been appointed agent at Austin, Texas for the National Biscuit Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Torrey
Texas
Rockford
Freeport
E. J. Torrey
Austin
National Biscuit Co
Commandery Election Dates Corrected for Freeport Knights
Freeport Commandery Knights Templar will elect officers on Wednesday June 8 instead of tomorrow evening as previously announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Knights Templar
Masonic Meetings Tonight and Friday in Freeport
Freeport chapter R A M plans to confer the Royal Arch degree tonight Excelsior lodge Masons will confer the Master Mason degree Friday night both items reflect local fraternal activities and scheduled degree work by named lodges and chapter in Freeport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Excelsior Lodge of Masons
Licensed to Wed. Runte Davis Best
John D. Runte and Laura Best are licensed to wed, with records noting the couple under residence at 20. The license details reflect an upcoming marriage between the two individuals in the local civic registry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D. Runte
Davis
Laura Best
Same
Res
Entertainment by Twentieth Century band at Opera house
Pearl City notes an entertainment May 29 under the Twentieth Century band at the Opera house with Marie Buchanan violinist and Naomi Meffley pianist. The band rents the venue for a year and may rent to others. Local happenings include visits, travel, and deaths, with Pearl City edging Freeport in a Sunday game 17 to 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl City
Twentieth Century Band
Opera House
Marie Buchanan
Naomi Meffley
George Callen
Deary
Oklahoma
James Fox
Teddy Baxter
David Stichter
John Offenheisser
Susie Aldrich
Little Son
Freeport
M. L. Keyser
Chicago
J. E. Snow
J. A. Tallman
Lanark
J. G. Waker
E. M. Clotfelter
Sunfish Lake
Traveller
M. E
Henry Kortner
Fred Tollmeier
Messrs. Wood and Sprecker
S. Layman
S. Hoefer
Ora Schreiber
Pauline
Arnold
Dundee
Johnny Frendt
Huntley
G. W. Bow
Vernena
Homer Dodds
Freeport Cubs
A. Boedker
Charles Cole
Kent
Calvin Barklow
Cole
United Brethren Church
George Shock
Ina Mitchell
Snow
Lawrence Sheffey
William Goodrich
Kuhle
St. Elmo
Peter Keltner
Sterling
German Baptist Church
Della Kuhlemeyer
Dubuque
For Rent Three Room House on Arcade Ave
Three blocks south of Arcade factory a one acre lot with house. Also listed are sales and ads for household goods, a corn bunion remedy, and job ads for board in a private home, housework, and painters. Includes contact in Chicago St and Adana St listings.
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Kto
Arcade Ave
Arcade Factory
John Bausehber
Chicago St
May events at St Marys hall and Freeport plans
May card party at St Marys hall hosted by W C C F. May 27 an industrial dinner by Freeport Business Men’s Association. June includes nursing school graduation exercises and the White Sanitarium at the Masonic Temple. June 16 at Trinity Church Freeport a Stephenson County Sunday School annual convention and a special election to vote on a park project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary's Hall
Freeport Business Men's Association
Nurse's Trainfue School of the White Sanatorum
Masonic Temple
Stephenson County
Trinity Church
Freeport
Index to New Advertisements in Local Stores
A fragmented index lists shops including Dyer & Foll Dry Goods, Gas Tight & Coke Com, K and W Clothing, Willner's Clothing, Wm Hood Furniture, G Schoefel Groceries, Malle Tailor, F A Read Dry Goods, H A Hillmer Co Coal and Wood, and Wim F Jungkuiz Drug. The garbled entry appears as late classifieds.
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Dyer & Foll—Dry Goods Gas Tight & Coke
K& W
Willner's—Clothiniu
Ceccseces
Hoodk Furniture
Furnit
G. Schoefel
Groceries
Malle
Sphicy
Am Ona Phelice Dye
F. A
H. A. Hillmer Co
H. A. Hillmer Co—Coal and Wood
Wim, F
Jungkuiz
Personal notes from Monroe visit and local engagements
Miss Irene Gasser returns to Monroe after visiting Mrs. Michael Redlinger and family. Fred A. Schlick agency director of Franklin Life Insurance Co. is in the city with Geo W Brokhauser Freeport representative. Frank J. Haller and family returned from Buffalo N Y where they attended the golden wedding of Mr and Mrs Philip Kieffer. Mrs Kieffer is an aunt of Mr Haller. Henry Metz of Chicago Illinois Central commercial agent who will attend tomorrow evening’s industrial dinner of the Freeport Business Men’s association will arrive this evening and stay with sister Mrs Fred Meise of Oak Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irene Gasser
Monroe
Michael Redlinger
Fred A. Schlick
The
Franklin Life Insurance Co
Geo. W. Brokhausen
Freeport
Frank J. Haller
Buffalo
N. Y
Philip Kieffer
Kieffer
Haller
Henry Metz
Chicago
Illinois Central
Freeport Business Men’s Association
Fred Meise
Oak Street
Man Denies Marriage Rumors in Freeport Letter
Freport May 26 1908 a letter from Heerrer t C Evans declares a circulated report of his marriage is false stating he is not married and has no intentions to wed the writer ends with a respectful sign off. The brief missive clarifies personal status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Frererort Journan
Heerrer
T C
Evans
Bereavement Thanks To Friends And Neighbors
The undersigned thank friends and neighbors for sympathy and assistance during the recent bereavement. Mrs Catherine Lincerravu and family express appreciation for support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine Lincerravu
Card of Thanks for Sickness and Death of Husband
The family thanks neighbors and friends for many kindnesses during the illness and death of husband and father. Mrs. PorrHast and children express heartfelt gratitude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PorrHast
W.C. O. F. Card Party Tonight at St. Marys Hall
The W C O F party invites friends to a card event tonight at St. Marys hall. Members cordially welcome attendees to join in the evening's activities and fellowship.
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St. Mary’s Hall
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Ecru
F. A. Read
W.J. Young & Co
Opp
Credi
Joans
Quea City
Private Freeport Loan CO
Gtephennon Street
Otto Wagner
Galena Street
Canada
Canadian Pacific Railway
Bow River Valley
Calgary
Alberta
WM. Clement
Little’s Crockery Store
Hettinger Block
Stephenson
Wm Walton Neph Clothing
Paul Yunker
the Daily Journal
Peoples
Esquire
Clifton Voltage
Mrs. Wolf
Salesha Iy
Tovar
Cullen
Wood. Miller
Taylor's Park
Adana St
Hardin Street
Care Journal
Sud
Float St
Huss
Kinley
W.H. Brandt &Co
Galena St
Resh Brothers
Pharmacy Drugs
Stephenson St
Phonograhs Records
Needles Sheet Music
the Cable Co
Geo. A. Stemm
Opp. N. Y
Stanfod
fAteeoar
Racarond
Arceune
Saaaeriten Soae
Wears E. &W
Geo. Ennenga Prop
Galena and
van Buren Streets
Freeport, Illinois
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