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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1905

Page

4

Leaguers Meet at Oakdale Park

Oakdale Park hosts Weystone League of Christian Endeavor day with league roll call sermons by Rev. P O Rife of Dixon and Rev. L Schmidt of Polo. Messages from Chicago to Charles City strengthen youth ministry as Old People’s Day plans feature Dr Dubs sermons and a 2:30 communion service on Thursday.

Oakdale Park K. da C Weystone League of Christian Endeavor P.O. Rife Dixon Freeport Chicago el Paso Gragsville L. ©. Schmidt Polo Paul Timothy Jesus Christ Anangst J.B. Burkhardt Forreston R. Dubs Zeitschrift W. F. Berge Fair Haven Dubs A. Stahley G. Messner W. A. Anangst J. B. Rife

Elgin raids prompt dog responsive notice at night

A report describes raids on Elgin homes where a neighbor heard a dog bark after 9 pm. A fox terrier named Peb Dog trotted to the door and appeared calm, while a library window was pried open with a toy spade. The dog’s behavior suggests familiarity with the visitors.

Elgin

Opera Company Member Returns to Chicago for Rehearsals

Fred Wascher a tenor with the Col B Hopkins Faust Opera Co has been in the city six months and returns to Chicago for rehearsals. He is known for a fine baritone and enjoys strong theatre fan interest. James F White business manager joined him. Stephenson County Medical Society scheduled a tri county meeting in Freeport on October 4 with Jo Daviess Carroll and Stephenson counties attending and about fifty physicians expected. A banquet for attendees is planned.

Opera Fred BR. Wascher Chicago Col. B. Hopkins Faust Opera Go Mr. Wascher James F. White Freeport Mr. Walcher Stephenson County Medical Society Jo Daviess Carroll Stephenson Counties Snyder Snow Chadwick Stealy

Funeral of John Schwarz at St Josephs Church

The funeral of the late John Schwarz was held this morning from St Josephs church. FE A Blust presided with pallbearers Charlies Selle W S Weinhold George Graham John JM Walls Henry Lichtenhberger and Caspar Nehus. John A Davis post I G A R oversaw the grave proceedings.

John Schwarz St. Joseph's Church A. Blust Charlies Selle W. 5.Weinhold George Graham John JM. Walls Henry Lichtenhberger Caspar Nehus John A. Davis Post Ig. A. R

Grace Sunday School Picnic at Globe Park

Grace Church Sunday school picnic will be held tomorrow at Globe park. Plenty of good things provided and a thoroughly good time expected. Buses will leave the church at a o'clock, returning after supper. A small charge will be made for the adults.

Grace Grace Church Globe Park

Missionary Day Aide Arrives At Camp Meeting

Tuesday noon arrival on the grounds for a camp meeting with Rev. Cass Davis from Warren and Rev. H K Vernon from Lanark. Mrs. Lawton and daughter Fern from Milledgeville join, Miss Brown and sister John Date from Chicago also present. Tracy Muhr travels from Freeport. An ad promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills for indigestion from Joseph Emmert’s drug store. Card of Thanks expresses gratitude for support during illness and death of a son and brother.

Cass Davis Warren Joseph Lawton Fern Milledgeville Miss Brown John Date Chicago H. Nf. Aspinwall H. JK. Vernon Lanark Tracy Muhr Freeport Dr. King Joseph Emmert

Winnesheik Street Property for Sale Auction

Property known as the Popp property at 66 Winnesheik street, a good house and a lot and a half, will be sold by the undersigned at auction Thursday August 7 1906 at the front door of the court house under decrees of the circuit court. Master in Chancery KBornie P EckEry. $12d1w

Popp Winnesheik Street Circuit Court Kbornie P. EckEry

Doherty Couple Welcome Baby Daughter in Chicago

Mr and Mrs James Doherty of Chicago are the happy parents of a baby daughter born Monday August 14. Mr and Mrs William Egan are the parents of a ten pound baby girl.

James Doherty Chicago William Egan

Collman Injured Sneaks to Bank Slip

G. QO Collman suffered a painful back sprain last Monday after slipping on a sidewalk while heading to the bank. He will remain home for several days. Also notes wholesale price for canning per bushel at $1.00.

O. Collman G. QO. Collman

Good eight-room house for rent on Liberty Street

Eight-room modern house for rent in a good location on Liberty Street east front. Inquire at once. Also offering a run-about in good condition for sale.

Liberty Street East Front Wrirlit Street Carrol St

Dobbins Home Robbed In Elgin Burglary

Mrs George B Dobbins wife of Dr Dobbins 864 Chicago street frightened burglars from her apartments at 945 last night with son present fifteen minutes earlier. Entry was through a library window. only small change and street car tickets missing. Upstairs drawers sacked, music cabinet disturbed, furs spread on bed with jewelry. Mrs Dobbins suspects local talent tied to a seearned jacket theft earlier from the Bosworth residence.

Elgin Elgin Courier Freeport George Dobbins

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