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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1907
Page
5
The Ninth series of stock has matured and is being paid off in full with satisfying results to stockholders. It is an excellent safe investment and now is the time to start in with the 56th series. Monthly payments are 50c and 1.00 per share. C. F. Hildreth, Sec'y.
William Neese and C C Yan Brocklin form a stock company and plan to auction about eighty lots from the Margaret Heard addition at the northeast corner of Stephenson street and Globe avenue. The 14 acre parcel will yield 650 by 120 foot lots on Globe and 66 by 120 to 180 foot lots on Stephenson, with a street running north through the center. The promotores will grade, lay cement sidewalks, plant trees, and watch for the company ad in this paper.
Mathew B. Marvin, agent for W. A. Wren of Wellington Kansas, has closed a contract to install an Otis hydraulic passenger elevator in the Rice building. The project, costing about 8000, aims to eliminate the long standing breakdowns and restore the building to its former status as a model office. The lift should be in service within forty five days along with minor improvements.
The Rockford Interurban cuts one way fare to 1.95 with stop over at Rockford Belvidere and Elgin. Round trip price drops to 3.20 with stop over privilege, expiration open ended, making tickets valid at all times.
A large crowd traveled from Savanna to Freeport yesterday for a circus outing. Among those attending were Mr and Mrs C L Bryman George Miller and two sons Thurman Mowery Shar wood Bashaw Herm Holland and Miss Bertha Neig.
The funeral for the late Henry Scheiber will be held tomorrow morning from St Josephs church at 8:80. Rev Fr Kalvelaze will preside and interment will follow at the German Catholic cemetery.
Infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank James of 71 Madison Street buried this afternoon from the home at 2:80 oclock Rev Barnett officiated and interment was at the city cemetery
Rt. A. Gray of Oakville Indiana narrates ten years confined to his bed due to kidney disease. He struggled, sought minor medical care, and found relief only after Foley’s Kidney Cure was recommended, calling it a God send.
Longtime Freeport gardener and community figure Peter Bauscher marks his seventy eighth birthday at home with family. Born in Frankfort on the Main Germany August 15 1829 he arrived in America at 24 and helped build Freeport before founding local market gardening a family enterprise carried on by son Louis. His memory spans Lincoln Douglas debates and earliest railroad days in Freeport.
Mrs Alfred H Wise marks her seventy eighth birthday in Freeport a long time resident noted for deep involvement in church and charitable work. The article highlights her as a pioneer resident whose influence helped shape the city’s religious and civic life.
Mrs. Wise born August 15 1829 Caroline Schofield daughter of Rev James K Schofield who founded Freeport's First Baptist church. Her husband Alfred H Wise supported the church and banking in Freeport. Survived by six children with one deceased, she remains active in the community and is a notable pillar among Freeport pioneers.
Mr George L Davenport of Stockton Illinois wed Miss Clara M Fenn of Warren Illinois on Wednesday August 14 at 8 p m by Rev BH E McKay. Bridesmaids Irma Manley and Verna Entyre. They will be at home August 24 to friends in Stockton. Local notes mention a card and sewing party Friday at St Pius hall for St Vincents orphanage benefit.
John Moss Freeport Charles Sachen Harper and Fred Ter bark Florence township faced police court action after an argument in the Homan saloon on lower Stephenson street. Moss allegedly used bad language and threatened violence Verhark showed a knife and Sachen was charged with disorderly conduct. All posted $1 bonds for a hearing set August 22 by Police Magistrate Bentley.
Embury church reports a 6 07 a m rise and 7 00 p m event with Embury Methodist defeating First Methodist 6 to 1. Prayer meeting at 7 30 p m and Sabbath services announced. Prof Edwin Entis Sparks of Chicago University visits Freeport tomorrow and Saturday Aug 17 to gather data for a Lincoln Douglas debates edition and seeks local details on the Aug 27 1858 joint debate.
Victims of hay fever will experience great benefit by taking Foley's Honey and Tar. It stops difficult breathing immediately and heals inflamed air passages. If it should fail to cure, it will provide instant relief. The genuine product comes in a yellow package. H. J. Moogk, Wm. FY, Jungkunz.
Elkhart officials and Shoemaker Automobile chiefs Johnson and Clark seek stock subscriptions to move the Freeport factory within sixty days. The firm reports strong 1907 production and a payroll exceeding 600 dollars weekly, with outsiders already helping finance relocation. Local leaders urge Business Men's Association aid to keep the plant in Freeport, warning loss would hurt other manufacturers.
The article extols a life extension view from medical authorities, identifying ages 40 to 60 as critical for longevity. It promotes Health Bitters as a vital tonic to revitalize body organs after age 50, guaranteed by Joseph Homert, a druggist, priced at 50 cents.
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