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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1908
Page
8
F A Read offers a large ready to wear display of spring suits priced from 15 to 35 dollars. The assortment features the newest Easter fashions in a wide range of sizes and styles for shoppers planning Easter outfits.
April W Nip and Theek and May 8 Strongheart appear in a listing of acts with April 1g Lysan HH and Howe's movin ple Lures. April Lion and the Mouse also noted in the program details.
A novel combination of alarm clock and savings bank with a coin chute and automatic locking. When wound down it locks and won’t wind until a coin is deposited. Accepts nickels dimes and pennies and holds more than $80 in dimes. Enamel base and nickel trim, about ten inches high seven wide two pounds. Only $2.00 each or free with a $25 purchase.
In social circles the Easter pound party at the Settlement drew generous gifts and a successful program. Miss Niblo led prayers, Misses Howe played violin and piano, Mrs. DeVoe spoke, Fay Featherling recited, Miss Mattern read. Volunteers Mrs. Burchard, Mrs. Simmons and Mrs. Stein extend thanks.
The first annual banquet of the YMCA gymnasium will be held this evening at the association building. Eighty guests are invited and served by the Ladies Auxiliary. The event marks the end of the gymnasium work for the year and closes Mr. Rogers' tenure as physical director before his departure to Fond du Lac Wisconsin.
Albert Dahlin of Rockford spent the day in Freeport and F Tritle also visited Freeport. Mrs. A B Adams of Mt Carroll called here, while F B Davis of Rockford called on friends in Freeport. A R Bowman of Mt Carroll transacted business in the city, and F P Keyt of Rockford met with business acquaintances. The Friday Night club plans a card party at the K of G hall, public invited. A B Colley of the Central vacationing in Freeport to visit relatives. Currier School hosts an entertainment and basket social at 7:30 pm with baskets from ladies. Margaret Hisney, Teacher.
The postoffice department has issued an order establishing station No 1 for the postoffice at Freeport. The station will operate at the drug store near the Third ward house offering general postoffice services including stamps, money orders, and letter registering. Opens May 1.
Miss Mary Clarno of Orangeville has been engaged to teach at Heitter school Erin township. The term opens next Monday.
Henry B. Hersey describes balloon voyages with vivid detail. The ascent reveals a changing earth below, a silver river, and haloed sunlit ice fields. The experience offers a sense of otherworldly serenity and exhilaration, fueling ballooning as a popular sport. Also note a quip about hotel porter and a Peruvian tunnel plan promising vast horsepower from Titicaca to the Pacific.
A historical ad claims Plenty of Trouble comes from the liver and bowels and offers Dr King's New Life Pills as reliable purifiers to ease head ache biliousness and jaundice. Available for 25 cents at Joseph Emmert's drug store.
Chicago April 10 closing board of trade quotes show May wheat at 91 1/2 cents May corn at 673/4 cents May oats at 83 1/4 cents May pork at 13.35 May lard at 8.35 May rib at 7.17. Union Stock Yards cattle steady with beeves 4.60 to 4.75 per cwt hogs weak light 5.70 to 6.15 mixed 8.70 to 6.20 heavy 7.00 to 6.15 sheep steady at 4.79 to 6.80.
A collection of old adages and quips features sultans and envoys. A Turkish envoy replies to a queen about earrings and Constantino ple. An Englishwoman’s rude question about wives prompts a sharp Turk retort. Robert Lowe’s marriage quip and a Frederick the Great exchange with an English ambassador appear, illustrating imperial wit and diplomacy.
Lord Rosebery argued in a Glas gow University address that if Pitt had remained in the Commons and used American representation in Parliament, the thirteen colonies might have stayed with Britain. He floated a self adjusting U S representation avoiding wars, with America eventually becoming a majority and the empire shaping Atlantic history.
A West Philadelphia family at supper mulls a rumored wedding among churchgoers as a servant and waitress are mentioned. A stray line hints at a missing event while an unrelated ad promotes Pinesalve Carbolized for cuts and burns sold by local merchants.
German Valley April 6 The Ladies Aid society meets at Mrs. Geo Golgenboom home on Wednesday afternoon. Several Freeport callers are listed including Fred Voss and Fred Aukes. Willis Boomgarden John Leemhuis T J Cordes and Hye Ostendorf travel to Chicago. Albert Snapp funeral in Pearl City attended by I Fosha and Albert Cordes. Local sick list and pneumonia news. Farmers prepare for spring work.
Rockford Athletic club presents three wrestling bouts on April 15 at Armory hall. Elgin’s Jack Buell vs Rockford’s Henry Johnson for a $50 side bet. Rockford’s Harry Garrett vs Beloit’s Jeff Davis for a $50 purse. Last meeting of Buell and Johnson drew after 51 minutes. Over 300 fans attended the prior event. First bout at 8:30 with 50 cent admission. Referee Shine Reed, a local boxing figure, agreed to officiate.
Police picked up two youths who gave names Herbert McCall and Joe Phillips claiming Beloit homes. Arrested as vags, they appeared before Magistrate Bentley and received Seay sentences in the county jail.
Advert describes Father William's Indian Herb Tablets claimed to cure liver kidney stomach and bowel complaints. It asserts digestion improved bowel movement kidney cleansing and blood purification with a 20 cent trial and money back guarantee. Sold by C P Guenthe & Co at the Galena avenue and street corner.
Two floors and the basement fitted for cleaning dyeing pressing and repairing. Clothes receive top quality care when sent here at B B Dye Works. t-Sdwilw
For rent in a building at Galena Street and Galena Avenue a 40 by 60 store room and a 24 by 40 store room suitable for small business. Also choice office suites and a 60 by 60 hall on the Sth floor with ante rooms kitchen and lodge suitability. Elevators steam heat janitor service and best of service offered. Daily Journal delivered citywide for 10 cents a week.
The farm belonging to the late Aaron Woodside will be sold on Saturday morning April 11 at 10 o’clock at the courthouse in a master in chancery sale. The notice outlines the sale action and local fiduciary authority.
Orent offers a seven room house on Ordway Street one block from the line inquire West Street. WanstrD man to work in garden and around house call 3d. Wysodotte at p.m. t-Wdee W. ANTE a girl for general housework small family Mrs. W. Jd. Suilth No.8 Cireen St $ lod lw.
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