Personal Notices From Freeport and Nearby Towns
A crowded list of residents and visitors with movements to and from Freeport includes Harvey Sheetz transacting business in Mazon, A R Bowman in Mt Carroll, William Angelos in Chicago, Bertha Landolt visiting Rockford, Charles Rose in Lena, Mrs J B Eason visiting Amboy, Howard Sullivan back in Clean e, Virginia Karcher in Chicago, Harry Phillips from Damascus, Ansel Death from Lena, P W Loeffler in the city, S Paul returning to Polo, Adam Miller en route to Springfield for the state fair, and numerous others visiting Cedar Rapids, Madison, Elizabeth, and Chicago for fairs and conferences. Deputy sheriffs I A Saul and W Dunlap attend the Springfield state fair. Karl Wagner resumes studies in Madison. Several groups travel to Springfield for the state fair, including Eben Crotzer, Samuel Markle, Louis Kuehner party, and more. Rev R Harker leaves for Chicago to Woodlawn for the Rock River conference. William Taft and others from Orangeville head to Springfield for the state fair. Mrs E E Courtney and son Robert return home from Chicago. Wedding party travels to Dixon for the Nel lie Kable and George Lievan nuptials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. R. Bowman
Mt. Carroll
William Angelos
Chicago
Bertha Landolt
Rockford
Charles Rose
Lena
J. 3B
Eason
Amboy
Howard Sullivan
Cieane
Ansel Death
P. W. Loeffler
A. W. Barker
S. Paul
Polo
Samuel Friedley
E. E. Hill
Elenor
Robert
Cedar Rapids
I. A. Saul
William Dunlap
Freeport
Springfield
Karl Wagner
Madison
University of Wisconsin
Saul Pierce
A. H. Wier
Elizabeth
Louis Kuehner
Charles L. Currier
Berkley
California
Chas. D. Knowlton
William Taft
Joseph van Matre
Andrew Swartz
Fred Smith
Orangeville
B. C. Holloway
Dakota
Freeport Drug Store Receives Large Bank of Post Cards
The City Drug store has just received an immense invoice covering over a hundred different post card views, prompting interest in the varied scenes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Have Your Winter Clothing Cleaned at BB Dye Works
Clean and guaranteed service advertised by BB Dye Works urging customers to have winter clothing thoroughly cleaned at their facility.
Rock River Conference Opens In Chicago Church
Visiting delegates gather for the sixty ninth session of the Rock River conference at Woodlawn Park M E Church Chicago led by Bishop Thomas B Neely and six district superintendents. Anti saloon league head PP A Baker to address the gathering on temperance and social service reforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Rock River
Woodlawn Park Methodist Episcopal Church
Woodlawn Avenue
Sixty-fourth Street
South Side
Robert Jalvis
Wimbark Avenue
A. Baker
American Anti-Saloon League
W. H. Crawford
Allegheny College
Meadville
FE. B. Crawford
Society For Social Service
C. S. Lewis
River Forest
Methodist Episcopal Church
Protestant Episcopal Church of
Kewanee
H. H. Rood
Fourth Street Methodist Episcopal Church
Aurora
Michigan
J. W. Holland
St. John’s Church
United States
Culebra
Panama
Harry S. Ward
Union Avenue Church
John P. Brushingham
L. Bryant
Hyde Park Church
Chris Koehler Injured After Fall From Buggy
Chris Koehler was taken to St. Francis hospital with rib injuries after reporting a fall from his buggy near his home at 107 Illinois street. He said he entered the house by breaking in after returning home last night and driving his horse to the barn. A well known Freeport resident, Koehler served as highway commissioner for years before the office was abolished when nearby territory joined the city. He also operated a gravel and sand business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chris Koehler
St. Francis Hospital
Illinois Street
Chris
Freeport
Norton Field Dies in Milwaukee Veteran of Iron Brigade
Norton J. Field of Milwaukee died suddenly Saturday night. A Civil War veteran he served in the Iron Brigade. Field formerly lived in Racine where he was appointed Bee el by President Garfield and later acted as local agent for the Western Union railroad. After his term as postmaster he moved to Milwaukee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norton Field
Milwaukee
Norton J. Field
Iron Brigade
Mr. Field
Garfield
Racine
Old Western Union Railroad
Card of Thanks From Mr and Mrs Hopper
Mr and Mrs James W Hopper extend heartfelt thanks to the foreman and men of the body department at Henney Busey Company and to friends and neighbors for aid and sympathy during their recent bereavement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James W. Hopper
Henney Busey Company
Moulding of Character lecture in Masonic temple
Irving S. Cooper spoke on thought control and mental influence last night in the Masonic temple. He described thought-forms, telepathy, and the duty to keep thoughts bright and kind, warning that negative thinking harms others and urging the Theosophical society's activities and docent notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irving S. Cooper
Masonic Temple
Jinarajadasa
Freeport
The
Theosophical Society
J. F. Kunz
West Street
Baseball club to hold mass meeting for fair plans
At a directors meeting the club set a mass meeting for Thursday at city hall to finalize fair arrangements. A league gathering will occur in Milwaukee Sunday and Monday. Freeport directors will meet soon to appoint a representative. President Rodemeyer expects to stay in the league if fans support the fair, urging attendance to show sentiment and funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Freeport
Rodemeyer
Warhop Loses Double Header Start With 12-1 Defeat
Jack Warhop pitched the first game of yesterday’s double header in St. Louis, giving up 12 hits and 12 runs while recording five assists, four walks, and three hits. The Browns’ fielding suffered three errors as New York fell 12 to 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Warhop
St. Louis
Browns
Yankees
Jack
New York
T. Jones
Sweeney
Criss
Hartzell
Stone
Petty
Wallace
Does
Ferris
Yeager
Pelty
Jones
Warhop
Tmore
Lao
Une Pire
Laugehia
Quits Ice Business After 35 Years in Freeport
John R. Smith retires from the ice trade, with his stock transferred to Freeport Artificial Ice and Cold Storage. Smith, a familiar figure after 35 years in Freeport, will be 10 years old in October and has worked hard all summer. A regional ice shortage boosts shipments to Breeport Mant as Freeport plant runs at full capacity, says secretary Wm. H. Foll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R. Smith
Ice Iawn
Freeport
Smith
Breeport
Wm. H. Foll
Zere
Farmers Attention Horses and Mules Wanted
Chicago buyers seek horses and mules 1150 to 2000 lbs with good flesh four years or older. Top prices for draft horses. will hire chunks. Deliver dead in your horses for cash. Sale at Younglove's Livery Bisoners Saturday Oct 3 1908 rain or shine. D Levi & Bon 928d lw Max Fineberg
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Ounglove
Bisoners
D. Levi & Bon
Max Fineberg
Freeport Empire Stock Company in Turmoil on Road
The Empire Stock Company visiting Freeport faced frequent stage disputes and poor performances. A Modjeska claim sparked clashes with a stage manager over cues, while owner woes and high salaries led to dissatisfaction and eventual furloughs as the troupe moved toward Dubuque.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuque
Eee
Empire Stock Company
Freeport
Chicago
Empire
Modjeska
Key City
Miss Myrtle Clark Hosts J U G Club Event
Miss Myrtle Clark entertains the J U G Club at her Winne ishiek street home this evening in honor of Miss Sadie Tied who will wed Dr. Charles Wright of Stoughton Wisconsin on October 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Clark
J. U. C. Club
Winneshiek Street
Sadie Tied
Charles Wright
Stoughton
Wis
Father William's Indian Tablets Promoted for Women
PROMOTES Father William's Indian Tablets as a tonic for Pale weak nervous delicate women. Claims to quiet nerves, add flesh and strength, improve eyes and complexion. Sold by Co P Guenther & Co druggists at 20 cents per box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father Willlam
Father William
Co. P. Guenther & Co
Chicago Tribune Great Fashion Number announced
The Chicago Tribune will print its great annual fashion edition on Wednesday Sept 80th describing and illustrating the latest fashions for men women and children as well as home beautifying items. It promises to be the largest weekday paper yet issued with over 90 pages and no price increase. Orders from news dealers only.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Tribune
The
Tragic Downstate Train Wreck Near Diverton
In Freeport friends fear for A C Luke a dining car conductor after a Chicago to Freeport run derailed near Diverton killing a seven year old girl and injuring the engineer and fireman. Luke had just relieved a conductor in Chicago and was en route to Freeport when the accident occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
A.C. Luke
Ilinois Central
Chicago
Diverton
Springfield
Epen
Mr. Luke
Is This a Square Deal for Mi O Ne Diet Tablets
Druggist Wu Jungkunz offers money back if Mi o na does not cure dyspepsia. The ad proclaims Mi o na as a powerful stomach remedy that relieves and cures, strengthens walls, aids digestion, and claims a 96 percent success rate. A large box costs 60 cents with relief in 24 hours, endorsed by Mrs. W. D. Bennett of Bucksport, Me.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jaungkuns
Wim. F. Jungkunz
W. D. Bennett
Bucksport
Tag Day Promises Charity Aid For Freeport First Event
The Settlement Home launches Freeport's first Tag Day to raise funds for its support and local charities. A band of ladies will stand in busy spots exchanging tags for any amount the donor chooses, with no fixed price. The event is set for Saturday October 10 and expects strong community participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Managers
Freeport
Cold Hills the Germ and Bald Heads in Arctic
Lieut Perry and Klondike travelers report no bald heads in Arctic regions. Cold climate kills the hair-eating germs at the root, a fact Newbro's Herpicide echoes. The remedy claims to destroy scalp germs and promote hair growth. Sold by druggists, sample by 10c stamps to Herpicide Co Detroit..Geo F Swarts special agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lieut. Perry
Arctic
Klondike
Newbro
Herpicide Co
Detroit
Mich
Geo. F. Swarts
New Superintendent at Wagner's Prints Plant
Charles Stevens arrives from Chicago to take the superintendency of William H. Wagner and Sons printing plant. Stevens has long managed R. R. Donnelley and Sons large Chicago plant. Wagner adds staff so A. F. Wagner can handle out of town trade and Oscar Wagner the local trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wagner’s
Charles Stevens
Chicago
Wm. H. Wagner & Sons
Stevens
R. R. Donnelley & Sons
Wagner
A. F. Wagner
Oscar Wagner
Dr King's New Discovery Clears Winter Coughs
John White of 38 Highland Avenue Houston Maine reports a dramatic winter cough relief after using Dr King's New Discovery. He praises its efficacy, noting a 60 cent bottle cleared the cough and a few doses this season banished it again. Sold with guarantee at Jos Emmerts drug store, 50 cents to $1. Trial bottle free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John White
Highland Avenue
Houston
Maine
Dr. King
Y M C A Star Course Features Notables
Y M C A presents a star course featuring Skovgaard violinist Par lande Newhall Male quartette Eva Bartlett Macey entertainer Dr H W Sears humorous lecturer and Frederick Warde Shakespeare exponent. Tickets priced 1 50 on sale now through the Ladies' auxiliary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Skovgaard
Parlande Newhall
Eva Bartlett Macey
H.W. Sears
Frederick Warde
Cours
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Move to Brown and Shauer Building in town
The notice states the stack has moved to the Brown and Shauer Building across the street from the former location. It lists contact as both phones 119 and J and mentions Prender & Son with hours 9 to 2. The fragmented text confirms a relocation and contact details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown & Shauer
Prender & Son
National Irrigation Congress Opens in Albuquerque
The sixteenth annual session of the National Irrigation Congress began in Albuquerque New Mexico with delegates from western states the Mississippi valley and several South American nations. The program includes papers on irrigation forestry and colonization while tours will showcase Great Elephant Butte dam and Hondo and Carlsbad projects. An international expo of irrigated farm and forest products runs alongside the congress. Representatives from forest service agriculture and the reclamation service are on hand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albuquerque
N. M
National Irrigation Congress
Irrigation Congress
West
Great Elephant Butte Dam
Hondo
Carlsbad
Pecos Valley
Mississippi Valley
Oregon
Washington
Colorado
California
Idaho
Montana
Texas
Arizona
New Mexico
Mexico
South America
Hun
The
United States Reclamation Service
Poem of Appreciation to Freeport Schools by Leon Rose
A reader sends an original poem praising Freeport Correspondence schools. The verse traces a young man with few prospects who reads a magazine, chooses a course, and years later reflects on his improved life, crediting the school for guidance and transformation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon Rose
Fulton St
New Haven
Freeport
They Take The Kinks Out
N. H. Brown of Pittsfield VI endorses Dr. Kings New Life Pills after years of use stating they ease stomach liver and bowel kinks without fuss. Guaranteed satisfactory at Jos Emmert's drug store priced 265c.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
N. H. Brown
Pittsfield
Jos. Emmert’s
Daily Journal Delivery Offer
The Daily Journal announces home delivery to any city area for one mark weekly. The offer targets all residents seeking convenient access to local news and updates.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Freeport Journal
International Typographical Union
Vteetion
Vane Preakdieni
OD. S
Supreme Court Cotteressman Aeage Board of Equasita
Lei Taimpe
Cour
Appeila
Foree Va
William H . Taft Ames
Sherman
Bert J. O' Charles
John G. O
Guesby
Ames A. Robe James
McCullough
Drew Russel
H. Stead
Beeecan
Davis Frank O. Haden
Jkson
John GC. McKenzie
W. W. Gillebfle
Steph
Harvey Sheetz
Mazon
Albert Karcher
Virginia
Harry M. Phillips
Damascus
Adam Miller
Platteville, Wis
S. A. Walker
Quigle
Lockhaven
Everts
Rev. R
Eben Crotzer
Samuel Markle
T. A. Pettopiees
Emerson Inks
Physicians’ and Surgeons’ Medical School
James Bowers
Fred Bowers
Minnesota
Bryan
J. BE. Schock
Sandwich
Win. A. Wagner
Harlem
Tillie Frey
Anna Siefert
Claud Simmons
Dixon
Nellie Kable
George Lievan
Yrurea
Aicphanon St
M. E
Thos. B. Neely
ents—Temperance Battle
Stagit
Sertion
Been Witte Modjeska
Cnzo Playhouse
Lintertain J. U. G. Club
A. G. Luke
Wreck
Settlement Home
the Journal
Stephenson St
Chatr
al Wes
the Daily Journal
Helen Baker
Globe Wernicke Library
Casnag
Mwe
Mannufacturerea
Goi Yan
Uehner Bros
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