Homes for Children Aid Society seeks 100 foster homes
The field secretary Rev G C Knobel of the Tlrinots Children s Home and Aid society visits Freeport and Rock Island areas to place about 100 neglected and dependent children in homes across the state. He will speak at First Baptist Grace Episcopal and First U B churches tomorrow morning and at Trinity United Evangelical and Second Presbyterian churches at night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tlinots Children’s Home and Aid Society
G. C. Knobel
Evanston
Freeport
C. E. Head
Rock Island
First Baptist
Grace Episcopal
First U. B
Trinity United Evangelical
Second Presbyterian
Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad From Toledo Firm
Frank J. Cheney of F. J. Cheney & Co. swears the firm will pay $100 for any case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Advertisement notes Toledo Ohio as the business location. Sold by all druggists for 75 cents. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF Ohio
Oiry of
Toledo
Lucas Country
Frank J. Cheney
F. J. Cheney & Co
Hall
Frank J.cheney
Yny Breen
F. J. Cheney& CO
Ohio
Miss Inez Schaub and Miss Carrie Freidag Visit Madison
Miss Inez Schaub and Miss Carrie Freidag have traveled to Madison to spend Sunday with friends, enjoying a social visit and local hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inez Schaub
Carrie Freidag
Madison
First Presbyterian Session Sets Dr Gray Bible Visits
The regular session of First Presbyterian met last night in the church parlors. Arrangements were made for Dr Gray at the church from September 27 to October 4 with a singer to lead congregational singing. Dr Gray will deliver a series of Bible lectures. The Winona Bible conference attracted over 2,000 ministers and evangelists and thousands of Christians. Dr Gray spoke daily during the eleven day session, more often than any other speaker. Rev Dr Adams of Minneapolis praised the conference for renewing evangelical zeal and restoring the Gospel focus, noting the biblic readings as especially appealing to attendees.
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First Presbyterian Church
Gray
Adams
Minneapolis
Winona Assembly Review
Grace Episcopal resumes evening services at 4:30
Evening services discontinued in summer at Grace Episcopal church will resume tomorrow at 4:30 pm and continue this hour through winter and the Lenten season. Special music directed by Reeve Burton and short rector addresses will accompany each service. A monthly children’s service with music and address occurs on the third Sunday. Parishioners are asked to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Episcopal Church
Reeve Burton
Special Service at First U B Church
The First U B Church choir performs Sunday evening under Charles Bernwood with Miss Marie Ernest on piano. W A Kerr C A Miller and the pastor will give brief addresses. Alma Mae Taylor of Wisconsin, reader, will offer a reading and pantomime Rock of Ages. All welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First U. B
Charles Bernwood
Marie Ernest
W. A. Kerr
C. A. Miller
Alma Mae Taylor
Wisconsin
Sunday School Debating Society Forms at Beynon Home
The Rev Mr Beynon hosts Sun day school members forming a debating society with twelve attendees. Tomorrow rally day features class meeting at 9 30 worship at 10 30 sermon text And they stood every man in his place plus Epworth League rally at 6 30 and Grand rally service at 7 30 with music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Embury Methodist Episcopal
Ray Clarkson Harker
D. D
Epworth League
Paul Haight
Junior League
First English Lutheran Church
P. H. R. Mullen
Y.P.J.C. E
Exhibit Closes Tonight at Public Library Museum
The historical museum exhibit at the Freeport Public Library closes tonight at 9 o clock. Many items not described in recent papers await viewing before the opportunity ends. Acknowledgment is given to The Freeport Press for highlighting the exhibit. Loaned articles should be collected Monday between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m.
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Historical Museum
Freeport Press
Newspaper Social at Embury Church by Ladies Aid Society
The Ladies Aid of Embury church plans a Newspaper Social on Oct 41 with a novel entertainment. Members request donations of old newspapers or magazines and offer to collect them by calling Mrs Grant Courtney at 194 Chicago Street Mrs D Snyder at 304 Union Street or Mrs S E Stahl at 231 West Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society
Embury Church
Grant Courtney
Chicago Street
D. Snyder
Union Street
E. Stahl
West Street
Large Peaches on Display at Bengston Jewelry Store
A display of six peaches, a standout weighing nearly nine ounces and measuring ten and a half inches in circumference, is shown in the Bengston jewelry store window. They were grown by Russel Sechrist at his home, 209 West Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bengston Jewelry Store
Russel Sechrist
Weat Street
Miss Anna Anderson and Obbie Waltz Wed in Freeport
Miss Anna Anderson and Obbie Waltz of Freeport were married at the bride’s parents’ home on Madison street at noon today. The groom works at the Illinois Central freight house. They will reside with the bride’s parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waltz-Anderson
Anna Anderson
Obbie Waltz
Freeport
Madison Street
Minois Central
Monroe and Freeport Crescents to clash at fairgrounds
Monroe meets the Freeport Crescents for the third win of the season at the local fair grounds next Sunday at 2 30 PM. The series so far has alternated wins with Freeport winning 66 to 0 and Monroe 8 to 2. The Crescents travel with several Pretzel club players and aim to add another scalp, while Monroe authorities claim to have pro help ready if needed. Walter Rouse, formerly with Freeport, recently starred for Quincy in a 1 0 win over Springfield, driving in the lone run with a ninth inning triple and earning an ovation from fans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
Freeport Crescenta
Freeport
Cresecents
Frank Lohr
Crescents
Illinois
Walter Rouse
Quincy
Quincy Wednesday
Springfield
Walter
Rouse
Quincey
Milwaukee
Stewart
Walsh
Horn
Freeport White Sox Defeat Stockton Nine 9 to 2 at Warren
The Freeport White Sox defeated Stockton 9 to 2 Friday at the Warren fair for a $55 purse. Darrah pitched and Ireland caught for Freeport, with three White Sox and four Stockton errors. Scoring came in the fifth, seventh, eighth, and ninth for Freeport. Stockton scored in the eighth and ninth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport White Sox
Stockton
Warren Fair
White Sox
Freeport
Darrah
Ireland
Sox
Gale
Gates
Madison Shuts Out Millers In League Clash
Madison Wisconsin September 1 0 Madison defeats Minneapolis 1 to 0 to sweep the series. Shaw allowed one hit while Madison collected five off Olmstead in a 1 0 victory. Batteries Madison Shaw Smith Minneapolis Olmstead Block.
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Madison
Wis
Minneapolis
Shaw
Olmstead
Ick
Madison, Shaw and Smith
Minneapoli, Olmstead and
Block
Sterling Infants Defeat Clinton in 13 to 2 rout
Sterling Illinois September 18 The Sterling Infants defeated Clinton in a Three I League game by 13 to 2. Clinton used three pitchers in an effort to stem the onslaught. Final score Sterling. OLR and score lines note pitchers Steining Pierce Killian Canton Blersch Thiery Jaeger Smith among others.
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Sterling Infants
Clinton
Sterling
Ill
OLR
Cluton
Steining, Pierce and
Killian
Canton
Blersch
Thiery
Jaeger and
Smith
Boedecker Schaefer Nuptials and Shower Plans
In social notes Mrs. Fred Burkhart and Miss Emma Burkhart hosted cards in Silver Creek honoring Miss Lou Ella Boedecker. Mrs. Fred Piper and Mrs. Edward Meise announce a variety shower for Boedecker next Tuesday at Carroll Street. Her marriage to Paul Schaefer will be solemnized on October 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boedecker-Schaefer
Fred Burkhart
Emma Burkhart
Silver Creek
Louella Boedecker
Fred Piper
Edward Meise
Carroll Street
Mise Boedecker
Paul Schaefer
Anchor Society Stag Picnic At Forest Park This Year
The annual stag picnic of the Anchor Society is set for tomorrow at Forest Park. A big dinner will be served and athletic events will lead the day’s activities, with many friends invited and music to be provided by the original Anchor band.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Anchor Society
Forest Park
Eight Candles Mark Cheryl Voehts Birthday Party
Miss Cheryl Voeht entertained a number of her little girl friends at the home of Mrs. J W Kuntz on Empire street this afternoon. The occasion was Cheryl’s eighth birthday and the little guests all paid their respects to a birthday cake with eight tiny candles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheryl Voeht
J.W. Kuntz
Empire Street
Cheryl
Majestic to host triple bill with Samson and Delilah
The Majestic will present a regular triple bill tomorrow featuring the story of Samson and Delilah as a highlight. Additional first rate pictures will be shown along with the main attraction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Majestic
Samson and Delilah
Daga
Freeport Visit Sparks Weekend Social Notes
Kent resident Rollin Breyman visits Freeport friends while J A Webber of Dakota extends a stay. Numerous locals travel to Dixon Dixon and Dixon relatives visit. several return from Chicago and Illinois, including Miss Maud Moynihan Polo and Charles Sullivan Champaign, with academic plans at Illinois colleges.
Market Closing Quotes and Yard Prices Report
The Associated Press reports Chicago market closings for Sept 19 include Dec wheat at 1.013 1/2, Dec corn 0.66 1/2, Dec oats 0.49 1/2, Jan pork 17.15, Jan lard 10.02, and Jan ribs 1.92 95. At the Union Stock Yards cattle steady with beeves 3.60 to 7.60, stockers to 4.55, hogs 6.00 to 7.40, sheep 2.25 to 4.75, with 7,000 hogs and 2,000 sheep reported.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Board of Trade
Union Stock Yards
Bee page seven features additional Peoples column ads
Local Bee newspaper notes more advertisements under the Peoples column on page seven. The item hints at further notices or promotional spots, inviting readers to review the classified style selections and community postings appearing in that section.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoples
Do You Open Your Mouth Like a Young Bird
A promotional note extols Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a cure for female weakness irregularities and related symptoms. It touts safety in childbirth and general tonic benefits, inviting readers to request a booklet from the Doctor Pierce's Invalids' Hotel and Surgical Institute in Buffalo, New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce
Alk Tha
Lee county court term opens in Dixon this Monday
Judge C E Heard will preside at the September term of the Lee county circuit court convening at Dixon on Monday. Savanna Journal notes Mrs Andrew Lahre and nephew Charles Lahre plan a visit to Freeport Saturday to see relatives. St Ann's society members who owe social settlement costs are urged to pay at the meeting tomorrow. Joseph Baker, assistant superintendent of machinery on the Illinois Central, arrived from Waterloo on train No 2 and will depart for Chicago this evening. The post office repainting contract was awarded to Demeter and Seitz, with work to start immediately and finish by government-set date.
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W. H. McCall, Jr
Douglas Avenue
Chicago
George F. Montague
New York City
Rock City
E. J. Youngblut
Dwight L. Smith
Champaign
Electrical Engineering
University of Illinois
Charles Finney
Florence
Pittsburg
Mary C. Youngs
Charles Sullivan
Sullivan
Engineering College
University
Marion
Laura Clark
J. A. Clark
Austin
Oscar Ennenga
Princeton University
C. E. Heard
Lee County Circuit Court
Dixon
Savanna Journal
Andrew Lahre
Charles Lahre
Freeport
St. Ann’s Society
Joseph Baker
Waterloo
United States Post Office
Demeter & Seitz
Stukenberg Buys Buick Automobile Through Local Agent
A. J. Stukenberg yesterday received a new two cylinder Buick automobile, purchased through the company’s local agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Stukenberg
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F. A. Read
Wm. A. Rogers
C. W. Harden
Stephenson
Walton
Win Walton Nephy Clothing Department
G. ¢. Knobel
G. C. Knobets
Senl
A. W.glearson
Grand Opera House
Hickman
Bessey Co
the Best Stock Co
West
Kentucky
Ellery Band
Harlem Park
Rockford
Baseball News
Rollin Breyman
Kent
J. A. Webber
Dakota
Karl Tester
O. E. Heard
Oregon Iis
William Clement
Charles Cummings
Lena
S. EB. Fisher
Quinaton
Wilbur Fox
Grand de Tour
Gibler
Warren
EK. J. Youngblut
Huron
D. Fetter
Schrenkler
C. L. Shirk
Gotham, Wia
M. A. Stout
B. Lizar
Streator
A. N. Darling
D. O. Clark
Fred Wallace
Leslie Clark
Armour Institute
P. J. Youngblood
Alvin Woodly
Hazel Mayer
Belmere
James Howe
Lincoln, Neb
Winslow
George Schmetzle
Elerk
Steffen & Seyfurth
Chestnut Street
W.J. Young & Co
Opp
Stukenberg
Automobile
Edw. Allington, Jr
Freeport, Tl
Phonographs
the Cable Co. Pianos
Vor
Basely
Freeport Hardware Co
VIA
Rockford & Interurban
R. R. Co
Wm. Neese
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