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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1908

Page

8

Disturbance at Quarantined Home Leads to Arrest

Adam Knipfel, father of Mrs. Charles Rummelhagen, was arrested Saturday evening on a warrant charging disturbing the peace. He sought entry to the Charles Rummelhagen residence in Hast Freeport where a smallpox quarantine is in place. Knipfel, confined in the county jail, faces an afternoon hearing.

Adam Knipfel Charles Rummelhagen Terbert Spring James Craig Knipfel Hast Freeport Rummelhhagen Khipfel

Hats and Suits Draw Big Orders at Local Store

F A Read notes a large turnout of ladies in new hats and suits seen yesterday. He says the store will turn out many more this week based on the orders on hand, declaring it the place for fashionable apparel.

Germania society to entertain tomorrow afternoon

The Germania ladies plan an afternoon event while the Illinois Rebekah lodge held a meeting at Odd Fellows hall Saturday. A rabbit hunt followed, with Ralph K. Stein first, Miss Grace Tenney second. luncheon served. all enjoyed the day. Donations sought for First MMB church.

Illinois Rebekah Todge Odd Fellows’ Hall Ralph K. Stein Miss Grace Tenney

Reserved Seat Sales For Two Shows At Local Theatres

Reserved seats for A Woman's Honor at the Grand opera house opened at Guenther's drug store with hundreds already sold and many more reserved. Also on sale are seats for The Singing Skule Regiment under the National Christian Hospital and Sanitarium association with many reservations reported.

Grand Opera House Sons of Veterans Guenther’s

Yonkers Runner Wins Marathon Race in 25 Miles

T P Morrissey of Yonkers New York won the marathon road race in Boston covering 25 miles in two hours 25 minutes 48 5 seconds.

Associated Press Boston T. P. Morrissey Yonkers, N. Y

Twenty Year Health Sentence to Bucklen’s Arnica Salve

O S Woolever of LeRaysville New York says he cured bleeding piles twenty years ago with Bucklen's Arnica Salve. The salve heals sores boils burns wounds and cuts quickly and is sold for 25 cents at Joseph Emmert's drug store.

Bucklen O. S. Woolever LeRaysville N. Y Joseph Emmert

Mammoth Cave Saltpeter History Ties War Effort

A New York Post summary notes Mammoth Cave in Kentucky supplied saltpeter used for gunpowder during the War of 1812. It recounts early discoveries, figures like Fowler and Brown, and owners who profited from saltpeter output amid embargoes, aiding American war manufacture.

New Orleans Toto May Toth TSCO Fowler Kentucky Samuel Brown Lexington Philadelphia American Philosophical Society Brown Mammoth Cave Houchins Hutchins Bunyard Taylor McLean Gatewood Messrs Grazt c and Wilkins New York Post

Ancient Clocks Exhibit At Schramberg Museum

In Schramberg Germany within the Black Forest a clockmaking town a museum of timepieces shows centuries of clock making. Curiosities include an 1680 alarm clock shaped like a lantern with a candle guided by a spring and automatic wick clipping. It floods the room with light at set hour.also a Japanese saw clock powered by a descending saw strip and another clock with a hand on a wooden wheel sinking once in twenty four hours.

Schramberg Black Forest Wurttemberg Germany

Two Clubwomen Discuss Ancestry In Curious Conversation

The piece centers on two clubwomen debating kinship and lineage with humorous asides about ancient pedigrees. They reference genealogists and distant relations as part of a broader reflection on heritage and social ties.

Guaranteed Bees Laxative Cough Syrup Ad

A remedy promises relief from coughs colds and bronchial trouble with Bees Laxative Cough Syrup. Advertises it as gentle for children and claims to expel phlegm while soothing hoarseness. Guaranteed by H. J. Moogh and wu. P. Guenther.

H. J. Moogh Wu. P. Guenther

Easter Observed in Lena With Churches and Concerts

Easter dawned in Lena with church services across Amity Lutheran Emmanuel Lutheran St Johns Tattheran and St Josephs Catholic churches. Rev Edward Derr Rev Bahr and others delivered sermons. An evening annigailaster concert followed by a large audience. Funeral of Solomon Kostenbader at Lena residence with Masonic lodge services and Greenwood cemetery interment.

Lena Amity Lutheran Church Edward Derr Emmanuel Lutheran Chrch FL Bahr St. John’s Tattheran Church St. Joseph's Catholic Church Solomon Kostenbader Lena Street Masonic Lodge Greenwood Cemetery Clara Emma Klippstein Altenborn Mayme Stahl Mendota RB. W. Newell George Boeke A. Newell Chicago A. Latham J. Kiplinger Evers

Move to Springfield eyed by Life Endowment firm

Springfield officials report United States Life Endowment company of Chicago weighing a move of its headquarters to Springfield. Directors met to discuss central location benefits and potential office quarters. Committee members French Maybury and Tanner were named to study the proposal.

Springfield United States Life Endowment Company of Chicago J. Hanley Jones Thomas W. Scott Fairfield Silas Cook East St. Louis Homer F. Aspinwall Freeport A. N. French Chapin R. FE. Maybury J. Mack ‘Tanner French Maybury Tanner

Snipe Season Near Close and Hunt Shifts to Practice

The open season for ducks and geese has closed leaving little game to hunt, with jack snipe as the remaining target. After May it will be unlawful to shoot any game bird until fall under state laws. With ducks scarce, the season's end leads hunters to clay pigeons and targets as a near revival for summer, reflecting natural scarcity.

Nature

Adaline Smith transfers lands by Master's deeds in Silver Creek

Adaline Smith and others convey parts of sections 6 and 7 in the town of Silver Creek by Master's deed, with consideration of 6444.41 cents. Anna Coffey and others convey lot 6 block 3 Adama addition Freeport for 2100 dollars. Adaline Smith and others convey part of section 7 in Silver Creek to Vaalke Albertus for 7142. weed transfer details incomplete.

Adaline Smith Emma Woodside Town of Silver Creek Anna Coffey Rose K. Heas Adama Freeport Vaalke Albertus Weed

Easter concert at Globe Hospital delights shut-ins

The First Presbyterian Sunday school orchestra and a chorus of young women from the church presented a fine musical program at Globe hospital yesterday afternoon. Both vocal and instrumental pieces were performed and the Easter treat was well received by the shut-ins and other attendees.

Globe Hospital First Presbyterian Sunday School

Large Hen Egg Report From Rock City Illinois

The letter to the editor from Wa H H Brubaker notes a hen egg found by his wife measuring seven inches in circumference and four inches long. He asks readers if anyone has found a larger egg and signs the message as a query to the Freeport Journal readership.

Rock City Ill Freeport Journal H. H. Brubaker

Daily Journal Delivery Offer Came for City

The Daily Journal announces citywide delivery for ten cents per week, inviting readers to subscribe and enjoy home delivery across all city areas.

The Daily Journal the Daily Journal

Lost gold ring offered reward at Adams Street

Classified style notice selling a high grade item and offering a reward. Mentions a gold ring with a red stone setting at 3818 Adams Street. Includes cryptic phrases and a damaged line about a Stanhope and rubber tires with stray words.

Adams St Seeker

Ladies Auxiliary Card Party in FT O F Hall

The Ladies Auxiliary to the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen will host a card party in the FT O F hall on Tuesday afternoon April 21. Cards begin at 2:40 PM.

Ladies Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen FT. O. O. F. Hall

Sixteenth Annual Union Lodge Ball at Masonic Temple

The sixteenth annual ball and card party of Union lodge No. 128 B. of L. F. and E. will be held tonight at the Masonic temple. A large attendance is expected with Gibler’s complete orchestra providing the music.

Union Lodge No. 128 B. of L. F. and Masonic Temple Nts Order Gibler

Market Report Chicago Wheat and Live Stock Quotations

Closing Board of Trade quotes May wheat 94 cents May corn 66 cents May oats 63 cents May pork 41.80 May lard 7.98 May ribs 86.85. Union Stock Yard: cattle 15000 steady to 10 higher bees 4.50 to 7.25 cows 2.25 to 6.20 stockers 8.2 to 85 hogs 31000 firm light 9.645 to 9.? mixed 8.55 to 6.05 heavy 5.45 to 6.00 rough 5.46 to 5.65 bulk 6.85 or 6.00 sheep 15000 strong to 10 higher 5.00 to 6.70. Quotations furnished by F J Miner & Co. Rice Building Chicago.

The Associated Press Chicago Board of Trade Union Stock Varda Chicago Board of Trade F.J. Miner & Co Rice Building C. D Anderson Cease

Will Boom Pattison At Stephenson Democratic Meet

About 200 Stephenson county citizens are expected to attend the Democratic convention in Springfield this Thursday. The county delegation backs the Hon. Douglas Pattison for the governor nomination on the Democratic ticket. Coaches are chartered and the party will depart Wednesday at 9 am and return Friday noon.

Stephenson County Springfield Douglas Pattison

Funeral of Mrs. Geo Li Gong Held at G A R Hall

The funeral of the late Mrs. Geo Li Gong was held this afternoon at 2 o'clock from the G A R hall. The services were in charge of the Woman's Relief corps. Rev. Harker of the Embury Methodist church officiated and interment was at the city cemetery.

Geo. Li. Gong G. A. R. Hall Woman's Relief Corps Rev. Harker Embury Methodist Church City Cemetery

Elephants in India at Majestic Screen Final Day

At the Majestic the Elephants in India is shown as a great picture and this is the last day to see them. They were kept over for the children's sake and today only a double bill is offered to patrons.

India the Majestic

Electric Bitters Restored My Health Says Mill Creek Man

Nine years ago I was near death says C Farth ing of Mill Creek Indian Territory. A druggist recommended Jilectric Bitters and after one bottle I recovered strength. I had one foot in the grave but Electric Bitters put me back on the turf and I have been well since. Sold under guarantee at Joseph Emmert's drug store for 60 cents.

Mr. C. Farthing Mill Creek Ind Ter Jilectric Bitters Electric Bitters Joseph Emmert

Picture framing offer at Pappison and Kryder

Spring housecleaning drive invites patrons to get a new picture or have an old frame reframed. Pappison and Kryder advertise artistic framing and good workmanship at 91 Stephenson Street for prompt service.

Pappison & Kryder Stephenson St

Boston Defeats Philadelphia in Morning Baseball Game

In a Monday morning American League matchup, Boston defeated Philadelphia 8 to 1. Boston pitchers limited the Phillies to a single run while the offense drove in multiple runs, highlighting a dominant performance by the Red Sox on home soil.

Boston Philadelphia

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