Local residents head to towns and colleges for study and visits
Miss Mary Horsley travels to Waterloo Iowa on a visit. Several locals including Miss Laura Confed and Miss Zelina Dolls leave for university towns. Deputy Robert Stewart returns from a Denver trip, and others head to Madison Chicago DeKalb and Champaign for studies. Community members attend concerts and attend funerals while friends visit Rockford and Denver destinations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Horsley
Waterloo
Eiderson Vaupel
Rockford
Sandmeier
Wisconsin
Wil Hutchins
Campaign
Laura
Confed
Lakerest
Anna B. Wermer
Galena
Robert Stewart
Denver
West
Will Gleason
Lake Waubesa
Esther Sheetz
DeKalb
Robert Bickenbach
E. L. Yoder
F. A. Knepley
Delavan
Wis
Walliant
Eltzroth
Sterling
Zelina Dolls
Chanutpaigt
The
State University
Deaths From Falls and Illness in Freeport Area
A series of obituaries notes deaths from a fall at a new house site in the Battery Park addition and from tuberculosis. Debolt Doll died at St Francis Hospital after a twenty five foot fall injuring the spine and internal organs. Johanna Foley of Lena, born in Freeport, died in Freeport of tuberculosis at age 56, after years of poor health. The notices detail families, survivors, and funeral arrangements, including St Josephs church and St Marys cemetery. A 17 year old, Casper Mimer of Monticello, Wis, died at Dr White sanatorium from septic peritonitis after an operation. Surviving relatives are listed for each case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Debolt Doll
St. Francis Hospital
Doll
Warnis
Battery Park
Rockey
Dallas
Mr. Doll
Antonio
Canada
Lena
Josephine Spangler
Shannon
Freeport
Alma East
Shan- Don
Laura
Samuel Black
Frank
Warren
Barnard
St. Jozeph's Church
Kalvelage
George Oblander
Johanna Foley
Thomas Foley
Richard Sheridan
Benton Street
Waukon
Mr. Foley
Iowa
Far West
Sheridan
St. Mary's Church
Fr. Leydon
St. Mary's Cemetery
Barnard Coyle
James Grace
James Darrah
James Ryan
James McGittrick
Michael Vail
Pies
Casper Mimer
Mr.o
Jacob Elmer
Monticello
Wis
Obituary for Jacob Molter Observes Funeral Service
A large number of sorrowing relatives and friends paid their last tribute to the late Jacob Molter on Sunday afternoon. Services were held at the home on Apple and Cottonwood streets. William F. Wagner spoke, Allen Janssen spoke for Freeport lodge of Odd Fellows, which handled duties at the home and cemetery. Win F. Jangkuns supervised arrangements. Pallbearers: Jacob Pfender, Capt Philip Arno, Jacob Blattau, J. M. Walz, William Ageher, Kaward Krift. Burial followed at the city cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Molter
Apple
Cottonwood
William
Wagner
Allen Janssen
Freeport Lodge of Odd Fellows
Win
F. Jangkuns
Jacob Pfender
Capt
Philip Arno
Jacob Blattau
J. M. Walz
William Ageher
Kaward Krift
Funeral for Joseph Haller Held at St Josephs
The funeral service for the late Joseph Haller took place this morning at St Josephs church with Rev Father QO Kalvelage presiding. Pallbearers included William Lamm, Joseph Lamm, Joseph Muellenhoff, M Scheidt, Rudolph Mertins, and Rober Luecke, with arrangements by E A Blust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Haller
St. Joseph’s Church
QO. Kalvelage
William Lamm
Joseph Lamm
Joseph Muellenhoff
M. Scheidt
Rudolph Mertins
Rober Luecke
E. A. Blust
They Take The Kinks Out
A Vermont reader from Pittsfield, N H H Brown praises Dr Kings New Life Pills for years of relief removing kinks from stomach liver and bowels without fuss. Jos Emimert's drug store guarantees satisfaction at 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
N. H H. Brown
Pittsfield
Jos
Emimert
Mrs Flachtemeier and daughter head to Chicago visit
Mrs W H Flachtemier and her daughter Dorothy departed this morning for a brief visit with friends in Chicago, according to local social notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Flachtemeier
Dorothy
Chicago
YMCA Boys Show Strong Attendance And Growth
Sixty boys attended a YMCA B C meeting despite heat as Charley Wilcox led a lively song service and Jay Davenport spoke with photos on Northwest country life. Since the 1906 reorganization the Sunday club has grown to 106 meetings and 6749 total attendees, aided by A R Buffin. Star Course tickets go on sale with 350 season passes planned, opening with Aby Skornsuard the Danish violinist and culminating with Shakespeare by Frederick Warde in February.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y.M.C. A
Charley Wilcox
Jay Davenport
A. R. Buffin
Gsle
Freeport
Aby Skornsuard
Shakespeare
Frederick Warde
Hospital for Epileptics proposed near Watertown
Dr. Taylor plans a state epileptic colony as an adjunct to Watertown hospital to house epileptics separately for treatment and to build a fresh air ward. Temporary facilities at the fair site would host patients while permanent buildings are funded. A contagious diseases building and a female nurses dormitory are also proposed as part of the upgrades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watertown
Br. Taylor
Taylor
Man fined after serving wife beer in dry territory
Bloomington Illinois September 20 Rube Porter of Champaign county was fined one dollar plus costs after giving his wife a glass of beer. He was arrested on a charge of selling intoxicating liquor in a dry area and convicted based on his own statements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomington
Rube Porter
Champaign County
Pastoraccepts Peoria Pastorate by Rev K G Wilkin
Rev. K. G. Wilkin, former Free Methodist pastor here, passed Freeport en route to Peoria where he has accepted a pastorate. He previously led in Morris, Illinois, and had lived there since leaving this city in Hye.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. G. Wilkin
Free Methodist Church
Freeport
Peoria
Morris, Il
Hye
How to Get Strong By P J Daly Chicago
P J Daly of 1247 W Congress Street Chicago cites his mother’s gains from Electric Bitters including weight gain and improved sleep. The tonic claims to aid stomach and kidney issues and is sold at Jos Emmert's drug store for 60 cents under guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. J. Daly
W. Congress Street
Chicago
Jos
Embury rally day draws large attendance at church
Embury Methodist Episcopal Church held a well attended rally day with heat but strong floral decor. Rev Ray C Harker preached on “And they stood every man in his place” from Judges 7 21 and the evening program featured addresses by church leaders and league officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
iMmbury Methodist Episeopal
Epworth League
Ray C. Harker
O. T. Smith
Jas. Richardson
Epworth
Paul Haight
Ladies’ Aid Society
Daniel Alexander
W. H. M. S.laible
Elizabeth Bentley
J. R. Jackson
Ferris
Wisconsin resident Misgy Alma A Taylor visits parsonage
A Wisconsin resident Misgy Alma A Taylor is highly pleased with the readings during a visit to the parsonage, reflecting contentment with the current spiritual engagement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misgy
Alma A. Taylor
Wisconsin
Re elect Mrs Clark as Illinois Kings Daughters secretary
Mrs J A Clark of this city has been reelected secretary of the Illinois branch of the Kings Daughters and Sons at the state convention in Austin. She has served as state secretary for several years and her friends are pleased by the action at the Austin convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Clark
Illinois
King's Daughters and Sons
Austin
Majestic Theatre Chicago to feature McIntyre and Heath week
The Majestic Theatre in Chicago presents a vaudeville bill starting September 21 headlined by McIntyre and Heath famed as top American fun makers returning to vaudeville after three years. Trolcombe's band with Miss Woodward, Angelo Dolores and company in Cupid at Home, plus Kennedy and Rooney and Foy and Clark join a strong lineup of specialists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Majestic Theatre
Chicago
McIntyre and Heath
MclIntyre
Heath
Trolcombe
Miss Woodward
Angelo Dolores and
Cupid
Miss Dolores
Kennedy
Rooney
Foy and Clark
Italian Special Venire Drawn for Murder Trial
Fifty names were drawn for a special venue for the murder trial of an Italian in Circuit Court, with towns listed including Freeport Rock Run Winslow Harlem Lancaster and others. Separate hearings in the Stover guardianship case center on appointing a guardian ad litem for Trouia A. Burrell and affidavits from minor heirs. The Crotzer verdict awarded $500 damages after a six hour jury voyage. Balzer v Illinois Central for a father’s death, valued at $10,000, set to come up tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stover
Trouia A. Burrell
Porter S. Stover
Douglas Pattison
Pattison
Crotzer
Peter Balzer
Illinois Central
Tomourrow
Life's a Game of Cards theater run extended brief
The Majestic shows Life's a Game of Cards again today only due to strong audience pleasure. Tomorrow features Samson and Delilah.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Majestic
Samson and
Delilah
Publication to mail Modern Woodman from Rocksland
Officials worry over large scale mailing of the Modern Woodman and Royal Neighbor from Rock Island with first issue slated about Oct 20. Plan calls for 30 clerks 3750 mail sacks 10 mail cars an extra building at depot and a supervising clerk. 1 048 000 copies of Modern Woodman and 248 000 of Royal Neighbor will require extensive name printing and pasting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rocksland
Rock Island
Pastor JF Davis resigns to join Kansas City church
Rev JF M Davis, former pastor of United Brethren in Freeport district, resigns and accepts a call to Telescope Memorial church in Kansas City. The new church is under construction and to be dedicated in December. Wichita area events include conference year closing with music led by Chas Burnwood and soloists Sweeney and Fry. C A Miller spoke on Our Financial Plan and W A Kerr on Sunday school work. Congregation was...
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
JF. M. Davis
United Brethren Church
Telescope Memorial
Kansas City
W. M. Weekley
Freeport
Davis
Illinois Central Earnings Show 8.5 Percent Dividend Rate
New York report compares Illinois Central results for year ended June 30 1908 with prior years. Earnings totaled 7 906 599 dollars equal to 8 41 percent on 95 010 000 stock. Including surplus from prior year total for dividends was 9 354 583 dollars or 9 5 percent. Prior year surplus earnings were 12 29 percent, total dividends 18 67 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Mlinoia Central
New York Stock Exchange
Interstate Commerce Commission
Local arrests and a burglary led to brief hearings
James Turner Edward C Buchannan filed assault charges against Turner with a continuation to 7 am. William Hess and Albert Grimm faced 2 pm hearings for assault and battery, with Eu gene Carmody as the witness. Lulu Layton pressed a drunkenness charge against Jack Layton after a 2 month stay on Exchange street. Officer Keeler captured a burglar described as a large white rabbit in a Douglas avenue cellar. A Parisian Sage hair tonic advertisement touts dandruff cure and a money back guarantee by Wm F Jungkunz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Turner
Edward C. Buchannan
William M. Hess
Frank O’brien
Albert Grimm
Eugene Carmody
Lulu Layton
Jack Layton
Freeport
Exchange Street
Keeler
Douglas Avenue
America
Wm. F. Jungkunz
Carrie Williams
Clinton Ave. S
Rochester
N. Y
F. Jungkunz
Giroux Mfg. Co
Buffalo
Stock of hardware sold by Graalman and Wieman
After selling stock to Genant & Snedeking, Graalman and Wieman urge all debtors to call at the old stand and settle accounts before October 1st. The note ends with a garbled signature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Genant & Snedeking
Graalman & Wieeman
Hid Iw
Advertised Letters at Freeport Post Office Week Ending Sept 19
List of names under Ladies and Gentlemen with items left for week ending September 19 1908. Names include Myrtle Bennett Miss, Mar Hallem Miss, Etta Diertrude, Ruth Cameron, Kunta Mrs, Caro Caroline Tay Mrs, MarthaLine White Mrs, Jennie Gentlemenn. Gentlemen include A Muay Herman Forbes Hale Miller J A Granta OP, Walter Kennedy, Clare Teach, LeRoy Kunkle Watson Henry Madison Roy Weggessman Louis Muller Nuton Wolf Parsons. Postmaster Smith D D Aykins requests noting letters advertised September 1 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Ladies. Bennett
Myrtle Hallem
Mar- Butler
Diertrude Gaiet ‘Y Hindvicks
Etta Cameron
Ruth
Kunta
Kila Peterson
Carorline Tay
Marthaline White
Jennie
Freeport Wedding Unites Warren and Winslow Couples
Miss Josephine MckKibben of Warren and Bruce Stewart of Winslow wed Sunday at the groom’s sister’s home in Freeport. Rev. H. L. Moore of the First Presbyterian Church officiated. The couple will reside in Scales Mound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Josephine MckKibben
Warren
Bruce Stewart
Winslow
E. L. Gage
Elk Street
H. L. Moore
First Presbyterian Church
Scales Mound
Daily Journal Ad: City Delivery at 10c Weekly
The Daily Journal offers home delivery across the city for ten cents per week, a convenient option for residents seeking regular newspaper access.
Museum Exhibit Return Reminder For Tomorrow
For the accommodation of those who have not taken their exhibits from the museum someone will be present tomorrow.
Prizes for Illinois Corn At State Fair Show
The Illinois State Corn Exposition offers a record prize pool. A $2,500 cash and merchandise award goes to the ten ears winner, with $5,000 per bushel rate, plus regional and county prizes and new categories for women. Merchants plan to display prizes in their windows during fair week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Ill
Sangamon County
Ilinois
Chamber of Commerce
Amboy Sets Derby Days October 7-8 With Big Attractions
Amboy announces Derby days on October 7 and 8 after postponing from August 16. The schedule features Dixon Browns vs Compton in the morning and a Stevenson gubernatorial address in the park, followed by horse races and an opera house ball. On October 8 Mendota Regulars meet Dixon Browns, then Congressman Frank C. Lowden speaks before more races.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amboy
Dixon Browns
Compton
Adlai E. Stevenson
United States
Minois
Opera House
Mendota
Frank C. Lowden
New Sleeping Car Route Chicago to the Black Hills via Northwestern
Through sleeping car service linked Chicago Rapid City South Dakota via Huron and Pierre. Depart Chicago 8 04 p m arrive Huron 8 50 p m Pierre 1 40 a m Rapid City 7 30 a m Eastbound Rapid City depart 8 32 p m Pierre 4 10 a m Huron 8 35 a m Chicago 7 1 a m Direct route Fasttime Service. Reservations through North Western Line ticket agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Black Hills
Northwestern
Rapid City
S. D
Huron
Pierre
North Western Line
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Daily Journal
du Nan, Printing CO
Chicago Sweet I
Bint International
Eal Ung Aem
John
Oglesby
Board of Fquattaation
Corte de Duefy
Georgey
Rutterefield
Dixon
Erin
Ohio
Inneys
David Graham
Madison
Thy
University of Wischhead
Sarah Karcher
Gibler
Jerome
Eliery
Jacob Prince
C. D. Cary
Kankakee
Thinois Central
Ellery Band
Misa Marie Porter
Pellet
Charles Rodenbaugh
PW Apierson
Vila
Wish
Sapraise
Ame
Telinvis Central
Dan Voss
Edward Allen
Dwight Smith
Champaign
University of JT Hinoia
Ruth Saucerman
Vera Frey
Evanston
Maasion
Northwestern University
C. O. Butt
Dubuque
Mr. Kunz
Trinole Central
Dubuaque
Harry Wagner
Charlea Engedst
Batavia
Jacob
Molter
Mr. Brochtig
Urjo Wei
Atudiey XH & Suipalgeiley
Tiinpis
Derolt
Mr. Molter
Mr. Haller
Watertown Asylum
Embury
Evening Service
Ray Warker
Flom. Davis
United Brethren
Kane
Harkey
Tobias Engle
I. R. Rice
C. R. Laible
1. A. Hillmer
W. T. Rawleigh
FW. Hoefer
George Schmidt
L. Tl. Hime
A. HI. Stevenson
William Kautenberg
William Nestlerode
C. J. Evans
Fl. A. Messerkort
KH. G. Mallory
Fred Rehbok
Frank Furst
Charles DeVoe
Harry Stahl
W. C. Dick
J. G. Leekley
A. Hl. Stevenson
Hdistrict
William Stautenberg
Ferris Laible
Joe Linder
Wiliam Wattenberg
Freedmen’s Aid
Frank Llewellyn
Herbocker
W. Hl
Manchester
James Stichardson
George L. Austin
A. J. Stevenson
O.I. Smith
Byron Pope
Ernest Mfinger
Daniel Mowry
Cara Jonele
Tracis
Chester Kinley
Chas
Laungenstein
Naomi Dugler
W. I Angle
HO. Chapman
Amos Hoefer
Willian
Ud. Holmes
Charles Sunderlind
Chester Hoefer
Myrtle Clark
Ethel Kramer
Leslie T. Parghey
John Th Ryan
Charles Ringer
W. Tloefer
Dp. O. Clark
W. J. Rideout
A. Hillmer
Kautenberg
Prank Morse
O. TR. Smith
Po W. Kloefer
J. F. Rehbok
Clark
Illinois Branch
Venire
Louis H
Burrell As
Guardian
Stover Case
August Helmis
A. A. Affierbaugh
Bert Lee
Wm. Daly Ridott
Edwin Schleich
John C. Ackerman
John Brookman
Henry Bardell
Oliver Stewart
Walton Tyler
Rank Beck
Henry King
Delbert Leverington
Waddams
A. N. Gillette
Rna Nue
H. T. Rutherford
West Point
William Lyons
Jas. Kelley
Kent
Samuel Polhill, Jr
John Kimple
Florence
George Bloges
Rock Grove
August Reimer
Loran
Henry J. Hofer
Samuel Kuhlemeier
Balzer
Ulb
Kansas
Chepy
Blom Davis
Southwest
Daily Journal
A. FB. Stevenson
Lowden
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!