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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1907
Page
4
The notice advertises yardage with reduced pricing across several grades. It lists 1000 yard lots at 7 and 8 1/2 cents, 2000 yards at 8 to 10 cents for 12 percent QI grade, and 1000 yard lots priced 13 to 19 cents for extra fine and other qualities.
A dense listing of events includes Barnum and Batley’s circus from Aug 14 to 15, camp meetings at Lena and Oakdale Park in August, plus a river side park campout on Aug 20. The Freeport College of Commerce fall term opens Sept 2. Also listed are theatre bills such as Two Merry Tramps Aug 14, Tempest and Sunshine Aug 22, and Berry’s Minstrels Sept 17.
Dr Voigt, Al Hmerick, Charles Guenther, Al Tempel, Emil Molter, Hen Winters and Mr Rubendall of Omaha went to Col Lowdens farm near Oregon on Monday evening and returned last evening. They traveled in two automobiles. One member said this morning they went fishing but none of them got a bite.
A request to arrange a talk on the matter and offer a free copy of Modern Business Training for interested readers. The offer emphasizes convenience and gratis information to entice engagement.
The Freeport circus marks the sixty fifth birthday of Anna White, costumer and manager of women performers, with a tent gathering of gifts and tributes. She joined the circus in 1872 and plans to retire after this season, recalling earlier showings in New York and loyalty from four managements. The celebration underscores her influence, kindness, and firm leadership over the troupe.
About fifty youths from Embury church gathered on the parsonage lawn for a cream and berry feast hosted by the young people of the congregation. A fine musical program by local young ladies enhanced the evening's entertainment.
The funeral for Henry Scheiber who died suddenly at St Francis Hospital will be held at St Joseph's Church tomorrow at 9 30 in the morning. Rev Kavelaze will conduct the service and interment will follow at the German Catholic Cemetery.
A short marriage notice lists couples Alfred H Altenbern of Freaport and Clara Heimbach, C R Binger of Browntown with Mattie Bechtold of same, George F Davenport of Stockton and Clara Fenn of Warren. Includes numbered entries and locations indicating a licensing record.
Capernaum Shrine No 4 will hold a stated meeting for business Thursday evening August 16 at 7 80 o clock at Ladies table. In other items Schmidt Wachlin Pfeiffer announce clearing sale including white canvas Oxfords priced at 1 35 and 150 respectively.
News of Day Tersely Told reports Roya Sunday club members held a successful picnic at Highland Park with 82 boys. Afternoon athletic events at Athletic Park included multiple sprints, the standing broad jump, and a base ball game, with Willard Baker and Sensinbaugh winning early races, Bonn and Van Nort taking other sprints, and Fowler winning the broad jumps.
Nellie Mabel eight months old daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank James of Madison street died at 1 AM after five weeks illness. Whooping cough and spinal meningitis named as causes. Funeral from home tomorrow at 2 30 PM with interment in City Cemetery.
Following the circus day rush couples from out of town applied for licenses. Miss Mattie Bechtold and R. Binger, both of Browntown, appeared before Justice Goddard and were married.
Sherm Myers prepares to take his son to a circus in Freeport today. He had stopped attending circuses years ago but now returns for the outing with his child.
The Freeport Consistory will conduct its full ceremonial on October 7 8 and 10 with general arrangements handled by the executive committee as announced.
Boyd H. Thoman of Winneshiek and Miss Mabel C. Nath of Rock Run were married this morning by Rev. W. Gardner Thrall. The ceremony took place amid the Circus Day events and was attended by close family and friends.
From Our Own Correspondent Davis Aug 12 report confirms a special train to Freeport on Wednesday Aug 14 for the Barnum & Bailey show. Train departs at 10 a m and returns from Freeport at 6 25 p m. The item also notes local visits and events including band activities and several townspeople visiting Beloit Freeport and Rockford. A large Davis attendance is noted at the Rock City baseball festival with the Davis brass band.
Fragments show wants for a girl for general housework with Mrs. T. and Gemmill at 542 Stephenson Street. An illustrated gong singing job and a rubber tired invalid chair for sale appear in the same clumsy notice.
Reading of minutes of previous meeting and unfinished business lead to admission of members and reports. Election of officers and new business follow as the association proceeds with routine items and good of the group. Committee on constitution and by-laws listed.
Alfred H Altenbern son of Wm Altenbern and Miss Clara Heimbach were married at 8 pm by Rev Traeger of the Reformed church. Bride wore white French lawn trimmed with Mechlin lace and carried white roses. They plan a Chicago honeymoon and will be at home September 1 at 137 Center Street.
Mr and Mrs Nelson Sweeley of Winslow celebrate their twenty fifth wedding anniversary in Beloit Wisconsin where they were married twenty five years ago. Friends relatives and all their children aid in the observance. Sh Sweelay is well known in the northern part of the county. The children assisting include Mrs M VanSickle of Freeport Belle Winnie and Fay who reside at home. Freeport friends attend the celebration.
Announcement cards announce the marriage of Walter Brown and Sadie Shirk in Gotham Wisconsin on Wednesday August 21 Relatives report Miss Shirk as sister of Mrs Miron A Stout and a long-time resident of this city Friends extend congratulations and best wishes for happiness in married life.
Forrest and Corwin Belknap of Orangeville were Freeport visitors today for business. Hugh Flannery of Rockford was in the city, calling on friends and conducting business.
Mr and Mrs James J O Rourke welcomed a 12 pound baby daughter at their home.
The piece asserts life longevity is achievable beyond current limits, noting ages between 50 and 60 as critical. It promotes Electric Bitters as a tonic to revitalize the body, urging proper care after 50 and citing Joseph Emmert, a local druggist, as guarantor.
An early 20th century ad touts DeVore as a trustworthy piano dealer offering substantial savings, guaranteed quality, and favorable terms. It claims cash prices, no interest, broad factory access, and large-quantity buying power to lock in the lowest prices for customers.
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