Local Notices and Social Notes From Ridott to Rockford
Hon James Taggart of Ridott attended calls with friends on Friday while others visited the city on Saturday. A special Board of Supervisors meeting is set for the 23d. Temperance speaker Hon John B. Finch will address the Rockford Opera House February 16 17 and 18 at 7 30 p m. Mr Bert Fitch and family move into a Lincoln Avenue residence. Mrs A W Ervine of the Shannon Press dies of heart disease leaving a husband and daughter in mourning. The Journal notes movements of citizens, property transactions, and travels across Illinois towns and cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James
Taggart
Ridott
John Swanney
H. Blakeway
J.S Taggart
John B. Finch
Rockford Opera House
Michael Lawyer
Second National Bank
Mra. L. W. Guiteau
Stephenson Street
Bert Fitch
Lincoln Avenue
A.W. Ervine
The
Shannon Repress
Parker Howard
Lena
Dover
Jefferson County
New York
Stephenson County
Park
Silver
H. Libby
W. C. Timms
M. White
Geo, Roush
Waterloo
Iowa
Western Union Telegraph
Peter Fleming
Springfield
H. Geeting
Treagns
Morneville
P.S. Kerlin
Raymond
Nebraska
Mr. K
Kerlin
William
Kankakee
Finch and C. T. of Nebraska to speak on Temperance
Jno B Finch and G W C T of Nebraska will speak on temperance at Temperance Hall on February 13 and 14 evenings with 15 cents admission or two tickets for a quarter. A Sunday afternoon talk at 8 80 o clock has no admission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jno
B. Finch
Nebraska
Temperance Hall
Birthday Party for Little Miss Ida Lawyer
Ida Lawyer celebrated her ninth birthday with a party hosted by Mrs L at her home last Thursday evening. A group of friends in holiday attire attended and played games, with lively laughter and enjoyment. Attendees included Ida Lawyer Emma Burnett Mabel Webb Mabel Ford Jennie Dael Alice Hettinger Maude Richards Bonnie Richards Millis Richards Edith Devore Julia Devore Mabel Devore Mabel Younglove Maggie Fitch Charlie Lawver Hiram Lawyer Eddie Richards Robbie Kuehner Ralph Graham Carl Crain Bruce Mitchell Royal Snyder and Eddie Morgan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Lawyer
Emma Burnett
Mabel Webb
Mabel Ford
Jennie Dael
Alice Hettinger
Maude Richards
Bonnie Richards
Millis Richards
Edith Devore
Julia Devore
Mabel Devore
Mabel Younglove
Maggie Fitch
Charlie Lawver
Hiram Lawyer
Eddie Richards
Robbie Kuehner
Ralph Graham
Carl Crain
Bruce Mitchell
Royal Snyder
Eddie Morgan
Electric Light for Our City Moves Forward
At the City Council meeting a committee report urged Brush Tower system lighting for streets. The plan calls for six towers with two lamps each, costing $10 000 to $13 000 first year and $2 100 to $3 000 annually thereafter. The council adjourned to discuss next steps, urging swift adoption to end streetdarkness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aurora
Chicago
Wagner, Wandell and
Stoskopf
Public lecture series announces speakers and schedule
Open to all public and school members at low prices. Lectures begin February 10 with Rev BE Savage, February 14 J C Burbank MD, March 17 Rev I D Jenkins, March 31 Hon Jas S Cochran, April 14 FC Winslow MD, May 5 Rev Lewis Meredith, June 2 Mr O B Bidwell. Freeport High School room at 8 pm with home talent music. proceeds fund philosophical apparatus. admission ten cents, pupils half price. speakers and musicians donate services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beslow
BE. P. Savage
J. C. Burbank
I. D. Jenkins
Cochran
Winslow
Lewis Meredith
O. B. Bidwell
Freeport High School
E. P. Savage
First Baptist Church
B. L. Schraeder
Lizzie Bentley
Beaumont
Jennie BE
Davy
Niagara Falls
Wm. B. Thomas
Gr. W. Schraeder
Seventeenth Annual German Insurance Company Report
The Journal highlights the German Insurance Company of Freeport with assets rising from 200000 to 933013.60 in ten years. Conservative management, honest payment, and prompt adjustment have secured public confidence and growth. Secretary Fred Gund leads steady progress and local business strength. The paper also advertises upcoming High School Dime Lectures led by Rev. E P Savage with varied musical performances and proceeds funding equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Fred Gund
The Liliputian Opera Company at the Opera House
The Harry Deakin Liliputian Opera Company will perform Jack, the Giant Killer at the Opera House this afternoon and evening. The company receives high praise from newspapers for entertaining all ages with skilled small performers and engaging acting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack
Freeport
Harry Deakin
Opera House
Milwaukee Sunday Telegraph
Deakin
Col. Orr
Local Theatre Troupe Prepares For Summer Shows
The company already performs Jack the Glatteiner and Pocahontas and is nearly ready to present The Masscote and Pinafore. Advertisements list particulars and prices for tickets and participation.
Yellow Creek Village Notes Local Enterprising Spirit
Yellow Creek near Freeport features a thriving set of businesses including a grain mill, general store, wagon shop, blacksmith, confectionery and livery, with plans for a creamery and a town hall. The article praises civic efforts, mutual fire insurance growth, and anticipates future town advancement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yellow Creek
Freeport
8. T. Oviatt
Geo. Caburry
G. 8. Kleckner
J.J. Crouse
Snyder
1. W. Andrews
A. Rowe
Messrs. Schoch
Bolender & Miller
Loran Mutual Fire Insurance Company
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Board of Supervisors
Cal
Kingsley
Morris Towne
Turner Junction
C. C. Towne
Pecatonica
Peter Kleckner
Kent
Dr. Burbank
P. G. P. Jacob Krobb
Sovereign Grand Lodge of the
Cincinnati
Ohio
M. Sawyer
Chicago Street
J.P. Easter & Co
J. W. Henney & Co
J. W. Henney
C. P. Wright
E. EB. Wise
Wim. L. Wright, Esq
Harlem
East
Lewisburg
Mifflinburg
Milton
Columbia
Harrisburg
Williamsport
New York City
Philadelphia
Company
W. W. Krape
Company “Co
Krape
George Lewin
Mississippi
Louisiana
Ku-Klux-Klang
Dynoramua Krape
Wuerreas
Waerras
Kraps
Wurreas
Fancy Wolf Rybes
Auocrees
Clément Brothers
Looan
Walrton’s
W. A. Stevens
Seeley & Read
Stephenson &J
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