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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1907
Page
4
A Youth's Companion article explains rabies forms in dogs, furious and dumb, with symptoms and the risk of hydrophobia. It advises immediate wound treatment, observation of the animal, and Pasteur inoculations to improve recovery odds, noting only about 15 percent of bites lead to disease.
The piece traces German Yule log customs on Christmas Eve linking long burning fire rituals to sun worship at the winter solstice. It notes beliefs of guarding against harm, storing embers for next year, and folk practices tied to lightning and hearth fire in Brittany and Normandy. It ends with a brief, nonconclusive remark on coal dust danger research.
An advertisement cites widespread kidney and bladder disorders in men over sixty, linking prostate enlargement to danger. It promotes Foley's Kidney Cure with testimonials from Rodney Burnett of Rockport Missouri, stating relief after two bottles at age 91.
A theatergoer left the Majestic after watching Struggle for Life. He compared the show to Paris landmarks in a lively if muddled riff, joking that the spectacle feels like a trip to Paris with the Eiffel Tower visible in the morning haze. He ends by speculating mills and hats would delight a town.
C Ad Grothe, a well known Freeport printer, departs tomorrow for Wallace Idaho after receiving an excellent job offer. He has long served in Freeport as a skilled craftsman and is active in the Germania society and the Saengerbund.
Bids are received for painting the county jail with red and cream trimmings. The colors match the previous treatment. Work to start within a few days.
Oscar and Carl Ennenga started their trek last Monday morning and reached Lake Geneva by 56 o clock Tuesday afternoon. Despite road conditions, observers call the pace remarkably swift for the distance and journey.
Congressman Lowden is invited to speak at the Tampico soldiers monument dedication in August or September and is also expected to address the Old Settlers meeting at Lyndon on August 22.
Mr and Mrs Edward W Keehn of 181 Benton street greet the birth of a baby daughter Mrs Henry Groshans of 284 Benton street also celebrates the arrival of a baby girl in their families
The Christian church ladies host an ice cream social tonight at Mrs. H. J. Johnson’s Ti Grove Street. All church friends are invited to attend.
Inclement weather forced the Elks to postpone the Forest Park picnic this afternoon. Supper will be served at the club room at 7 o clock this evening, followed by a smoker.
Ada M Nease transfers part lot 70 Winslow to Gotfried Dallen bach for 1780 dollars. Nellie B Kennedy transfers part lot 24 block 31 Knowltons second addition to John Schrad er for 8500 dollars.
Local and otherwise Freeport camp of Woodmen meets tonight. The Ladies Aid Society Trinity church will meet Friday at Mrs. Kiester’s 60 Second street Arcade addition. W Y V Jeffries and K J Shives to preach and teach at churches. Monroe schools hire new principal and superintendent at 1500 dollars yearly. W C U will meet tomorrow at 8 in Y M C A parlors. Moe United Workers meet Friday at Miss Swanzey’s 200 Union street. tea served. King’s Daughters hold meeting Friday at 3 at Mrs J A Clark’s. duty to attend for convention business. We recall Andrew Burnside, father of Col Wainee O P Burnside and Mrs John Burrell. error noted in Burnside obituary line corrected.
M T Lynch editor of Phillipsburg Daily Post writes that his family has used many medicines for coughs and colds but Foley Honey and Tar is the best he has found. He praises it highly as effective for relief. EH J Magek Win FF Jungkuna.
Fs 8 AL K 4 room cottage on 80 by 130 lot with water and sewer Alt Water and sewer at 95 Jackson St Eugene contact F Hodges for details. Also Hazelton Bros upright piano in good condition listed with phone contact. 8-8dlw note indicates entry in local classifieds.
In Social Circles Virginia Elizabeth the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Katcher of Chicago visited her grandparents Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Katcher and entertained a group of little friends for her fourth birthday. Games were played and fine refreshments served while Virginia received many gifts.
The N. M. B. class of Salem Sunday school held its first social since organization last evening at the home of Miss Lillian Molter, 66 Fifth Ave. Forty members and their friends attended the program. The class thanked Miss Molter for her hospitality. After the program a social hour followed with games and refreshments.
The Mystic Workers of the World hosted a card night for members and guests drawing a large crowd. Euchre games were played and favors awarded to Mrs. M. Wilkey, Mrs. Snyder, E. L. Yoder, and A. L. Gilbert.
Miss Eva May Bowers entertained at an informal diner last evening in honor of Miss Eleanor Schmidt of Milwaukee visiting friends in this city.
In Davis and nearby towns residents are seen in town today with several guests. Henry Trei visited his parents in Polo while Lewis Bokhof called in Freeport. Fern Huenkemeier returned from Chicago and Laura Gregory came back from Maquoketa to visit friends and family. Leonard Hime returned from Lake Geneva after attending summer school and rumors say he may join Belvidere Y M C A boys department.
It was announced at the courthouse this afternoon that Judge O E Heard will preside at the September term of court in this city.
A marriage notice records Martin Hastings of Freeport proposing to wed Mrs. Mary Finkenbinder. The notice names both parties and indicates a forthcoming wedding.
The American Sailor recalls Commodore Decatur sailing the Guerriere into the Mediterranean during wartime. He unexpectedly ran into a neutral corsair fleet, prompting a bold exchange as the admiral asked where he was bound. Decatur answered with a defiant where I please, and the Guerriere moved on unmolested.
A group stories how age manifests in motion with lines about hands and a man once bright now moving with a heavy, old walk. The New York Press frames aging as visible in gait and demeanor and contrasts mental sharpness with physical decline.
A historical quote from Thomas Gray about low spirits as faithful companions, describing them as constant companions that accompany the speaker from rising to sleep and even imitate emotion, while often existing as the quiet, prettiest insipid company.
A brief collection of quotes contrasts a Cleveland Leader remark about a wife admiring a new hat with Dryden praising brave spirit. The lines depict admiration and fearless wit across sources, illustrating distinct voice and cultural tone.
August events include Barnum & Bailey circus August 14 15 at Lenn Attia camping August 16 26 Oakdale park Oste. Illinois Central employees picnic August 17 21 at Nixor temperance chautauqua August 20 25 Riverside park Saengerbund concert August Richards Forest ER Old Settlers picnic Cedar Wiles Hon William Mason to deliver oration September 2 Freeport College of Commerce fall term opens.
A catalog of upcoming stage titles dated August through September lists performances by various companies including Trust Busters, Two Maree Tramps, Uncle Haskina, Missouri Girl, Plunkard, Tempest and Sunshine, The Time the Place the Girl, A Poor Relation, The Cow Puncher, Thoroughbred Tramp, Sex Against Sex, The Royal Chef, An Told in the Hills, Choir Singer, Volunteer Organist, Toyland, Country Kid, Berry's Minstrels, Under Southern Skies, Our New Minister, Neattle the Waif, My Wife's Family, and others, with dates ranging from August 8 through September 26.
Two Carpenter brothers ages 22 and 15 drowned after their rowboat overturned over a dam in Streator Illinois. Their bodies were recovered.
R A Gray of Oakville Indiana writes of a decade confined to bed by kidney disease. Despite seeking top medical care, relief was impossible until Foley's Kidney Cure was recommended. He notes a dramatic improvement and calls it a God send.
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