Embury Epworth League Sets Fall Schedule
Embury Epworth League adopts a fall program with weekly Bible studies on Oct 28 Harvest home supper and a rummage sale planned for October. Special committees are named for Membership Bible Study and the rummage sale. October events include a concert social and lectures by Dr. E E McKay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Embury Epworthers
Embury Epworth League
E. E. McKay
Ida _ Roland
Harry Angle
Bertha Laible
C. F E. Evans
Alice Flansberg
C. A. Hoefer
Rummagesale
Ferris Laible
W. I. Rawleigh
O. T. Smith
No Harm in Live Wire 23 in Elgin
Elgin Michigan August 10 City Electrician Fish received a shock from a 2200 volt line while testing a fire alarm wire at Hill and Gifford streets before repairs. He was largely unharmed, saying the incident left him shaken but well. A storm yesterday broke a Park street fire wire that intertwined with an electric light line reducing danger by the time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Hill and Gifford Streets
City
Fish
Park Street
Good Game of Ball Between YMCA Team and Clerks
A yesterday afternoon nine inning ball game featured the YMCA team against a clerks’ aggregation from the William Walton Nephews store. Dresser and Courtney pitched for the YMCA with Bonn and Kerr in the field for the clerks. The YMCA won 5 to 1, benefiting from superior training and exposure to fast plays and skilled ball handling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y.M.C. A
Wm. Walton Nephews
Dresser
Courtney
Bonn
Kerr
Association
Country party at Markel home honors Miss Olive Smith
Clayton and Irene Markel entertained a large group of young people at their country home in Lancaster township to honor their cousin Miss Olive G. Smith of the east. The evening featured games, a musical program, and a fine supper before guests departed after a highly enjoyable country gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clayton
Irene Markel
Lancaster Township
Olive G. Smith
Miss Trautwein Injures Arm In Coal Mine Fall
Miss Anna Trautwein, daughter of Mr and Mrs Conrad Trautwein, spending vacation at Ladd Illinois, slipped on a coal ledge while exploring with friends and fell striking her right arm. She received medical care and her condition is slightly improved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Trautwein
Conrad Trautwein
Ladd, Ill
Pleasant Sunday trolley ride in West Freeport
Mrs. HE M Bailey’s Sunday school class rode a trolley last evening then visited Mrs. C H Reynolds’s home in West Freeport. They enjoyed games tabernacle songs and elegant refreshments and all voted a pleasant time.
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West Freeport
Sleep on Tracks Ends Fatal Northwest Train Wreck
Ray Gogerty a 19 year old from Los Angeles was killed by a Northwestern freight train in Dixon Illinois while being a hobo. He and a companion were riding the rails from Denver to Chicago, Gogerty asleep on the tracks at the time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dixon, Ill
Ray Gogerty
Los Angeles
Cal
Northwestern
Dixon
Gogerty
Denver
Chicago
Advertised Letter List for Freeport Aug 11 1908
Postmaster Bairn D. ATKINS lists letters remaining in Freeport for the week ending Aug 11 1908. Names include Lena Barnemann Misa Ford Ruth Courtright Lena Tlooper Mrs Frank Doud Mrs Bessie Morris Lucile Poolevy Miss Addys Schoyel Chas Gentlmen Wim Anderson Kleckman Bloom Rev Chas Liddle Wallace Dabid Bob Miler Chis Coonagey Carl Marsh J M Carlson Chas Mingel TY A McCool Ralph Dimlek Ginsman Earle Raven J B Guinter Geo Schutael Hewitt Clegg Wim Steel Jenkins James Stickney Albert Jordan Kyla Wahner John Knowles Ed Wright Win Persons urged to claim by August 11 1908.
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Barnemann
Lena Ford
Misa Ruth i Courtright
Lena Tlooper
Frank B. Doud
Bessie Morris
Misa Lucile Poolevy
Addys Schoyel
Chas
New Life Pills Promise Relief for Bilious Attacks
A Pleasant Magnolia Indiana resident John L. praises Dr King s New Life Pills for curing biliousness and constipation. The pills are guaranteed to satisfy or money refunded, offered at Joseph Emmert s drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
John L., Pleasant
Magnolia
Ind
Joseph Emmert
Grace church welcomes rich and poor alike in Freeport
A letter from Grace church rector Frederick J. Bate rejects the idea the Episcopal church serves only the wealthy. He asserts the church welcomes all, from the man in broadcloth with dollars to the man in blue jeans with only dimes, and that services aim for reverence rather than entertainment. The piece emphasizes open doors and equal seating, urging readers to attend and seek spiritual help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freerort Journal
Episcopal Church
Frederick J. Bate
Grace Church
Sabbath Church Announcements and Services
Grace Episcopal with Rev Frederick J Bate lists ninth Sunday after Trinity Aug 12 Holy Communion 730 morning prayer and sermon 1030 Sunday school 12 noon evening prayer sermon 730 with hymn and organ selections. Trinity church and several others noted with sermons, Bible school times, enthusiastic welcomes, and community events across multiple congregations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Episcopal Church
Frederick J. Bate
M. A. Rockey
Helen Bowers
Bert Man
Ambrose
R. W. Martin
Vrinity United Evangelical Church
Corner Union
Pleasant Streets
L. C
Tabernacles
Margaret Armstrong
Nettie Shamp
Jesus
Oak Lale
Trinity Church
First Baptist Church
Orlo J. Price
Bible School
W. J.C. Ralph
Lancaster
Wis
Shelp
Embury Methodist
Boyd Kramer
Epworth League
Gadic Young
First United Brethren Church
Galena and
Locust Streets
F. M. Davis
J. B. Fenton
First Church of Christ, Scientist
Wilcoxon Block
Local News and Weekend Notices Feature Church Plans
Regular Saturday card party at K G hall. Mrs Henry Garman of Stearns street improving after rheumatism. Mrs George Hayes to sing at Second Presbyterian church Sunday evening. Mrs James M Day, longtime Jo Daviess county resident born in England in 1824, died Friday. All horse shoing and blacksmith shops closed next Wednesday for picnic at Washington park near Cherry Valley. Volunteers of America thank Mr Goddard, manager of the car line, for donating cars for the Highland park picnic. Mrs J B Griswold of Kankakee dies after heart disease shock while alone at home. Miss Mabel Schultz of Elgin, Rockford college graduate, appointed to San Juan public schools staff. Freeporters to attend St John’s church dedication in Rockford, church famed for its chime bells. German Lutheran church group to hold Illinois Central excursion at 80 cent round trip, train leaves Freeport at 6:30 a m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Hayes
Second Presbyterian Church
James M. Day
Jo Daviess County
England
Washington Park
Cherry Valley
Volunteers of America
Goddard
Highland Park
Henderson
J.B Griswold
Kankakee
Fraternal Eagles Convention to Milwaukee at Low Rate
Freeport aerie members and others plan to travel to Milwaukee for the Fraternal Order of Eagles national convention August 12 to 19. A round trip fare of 4.70 is offered on a special St Paul rail departure at 11 AM Wednesday, with return valid until the following Tuesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of Eagles
Milwaukee
Freeport
Freeport Aerie
St. Paul Road
Special Sermons at 2nd Presbyterian Church
Rev F A Hosmer returns from study in Colorado to begin Sabbath evening sermons on God's Voice Through Nature. Series includes The Grand Tour of the Mountains Aug 12 Climbing the Great Peaks Aug 19 Through the Wonderful Canyons Aug 26. Services start 7 30 with good music and a cordial welcome to all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. McCaskill
Epworth League
Second Presbyterian
F. A. Hosmer
W. Gardner Thrall
Vera Dietrich
Oak Street
N. Wunderlich
Freeport Theosophical Society
Third Presbyterian Church
Miller
2Nd Presbyterian
Colorado Mountains
St Aloysius Society to stage Make Your Wills farce
The St. Aloysius society of St. Joseph's church prepares a social evening at St. Pius hall on Friday August 21. A one act farce Make Your Wills will be presented by society members and attendees are assured a pleasant evening. Admission is twenty five cents.
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St. Aloysius Society
St. Joseph’s Church
St. Pius Hall
Entertained Friends at Pleasant Evening Soiree
Mr and Mrs Frank Llewellyn entertaining a number of friends last evening in honor of Miss Mary Llewellyn of Sterling and Miss Claudia Morgan of Hayle Grove Ia. The evening was splendidly spent in a social manner with games and an impromptu musical program. Delicious refreshments were served.
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Frank Llewellyn
Mary Llewellyn
Sterling
Claudia Morgan
Hayle Grove
Y M C A Men’s Meeting Address by Rev Davis
Rev F M Davis will address the Y M C A men’s meeting at 8 30 tomorrow afternoon. Music will be furnished by a male quartet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. M. Davis
Man Juartet
Fortune and love told by Joseph Emmert
A concise verse advises embracing true love without fear and turning to Rocky Mountain Tea for help. Joseph Emmert signs the note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rocky Mountain Tea
Joseph Emmert
Noted Figures Plant Memorial Trees at Greenwich Estate
A Greenwich Connecticut estate hosts a special grove planted by distinguished visitors to honor the banker I. C. Benedict. Each tree bears a bronze plate naming the donor such as Grover Cleveland, Joseph Jefferson, and Thomas Bailey Aldrich, with planting dates commemorating their visits. The collection underscores social ties between finance, theater, and letters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. C. Benedict
Greenwich
Conn
Benedict
Grover Cleveland
Joseph Jefferson
Thomas Bailey Aldrich
New York: Press
Woman delays operation citing strict housework schedule
A Sabetha woman told her physician she must postpone surgery due to her weekly duties. She listed wash day, ironing day, missionary meeting, cleanup, baking, children's baths and mending, proposing Sunday after dinner as a possible window. Kansas City Journal notes the conflict between health needs and routines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Tennal
Sooty
Kansas City Journal
Farmer Wood Files Voluntary Bankruptcy Petition
Harry M. Wood a farmer of Tampico township filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition in the U S district court here. Liabilities amount to 679 dollars 13 cents and assets total 168 dollars 60 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry M. Wood
Tampico Township
United States District Court
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Cures Burns and Wounds Fast
Major Hamm editor of the Constitutionalist Eminence Ky says a box bought after a fierce attack by Piles cured him in ten days with no trouble since. Quickest healer of burns sores cuts and wounds at 25 cents at Joseph Emmert’s drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamm
Constitutionalist
Eminence
Bucklen
Joseph Emmert
Nurse's Slip Pers Hand Turn Soles and Rub Heels
A cryptic note describes Nurse's Slip pers with hand turn soles and rub ber heels, priced at 1.50 at the E. and W. department store. It reads like a clipped OCR fragment from a classifieds or merchandise listing.
Feeble Minded Woman In Oneco Court Adjudged Feeble Minded
In county court this morning Mrs. Susan Rathbun of Oneco was declared feeble minded. A cone conserver will be appointed for her by Judge Clarity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susan Rathbun
Oneco
Clarity
Electric Bitters touted as cure for multiple ailments
The advertisement claims B H Wolfe of Bear Grove Indiana was saved from serious illness by Electric Bitters. It asserts two years of kidney trouble and general debility were cured, listing stomach, liver and kidney complaints, blood diseases, headaches and dizziness as treatable. Price is 60 cents, with a guarantee by Joseph Emmert drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. H. Wolfe
Bear Grove
Joseph Emmert
Very Low Excursion Rates to California and West
North Western line offers round trip first class fares for Sept 8 through 14 to San Francisco and Los Angeles due to National Baptist Convention. Three fast through trains daily to California. The Overland Limited electric lighted with drawing room and tourist sleeping cars. China and Japan Fast Mail also available. Inquiries at Chicago and North Western Railway agents.
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North-Western
National Baptist Convention
California
Overland Limited
New Salt Lake
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Chicago & North-Western
R’y
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