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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1907
Page
4
For ten years I was confined to my bed with disease of my kidneys. It was so severe that I could not move part of the time. I sought the best medical skill but found no relief until Foley's Kidney Cure was recommended. It has been a God send to me. Signed by R. A. Gray J. P. of Oakville and others.
A special train will depart Freeport at 9 30 a m and return from Lena at 7 30 p m with round trip tickets priced at 52 cents.
Thirty three boys from the Fresh Air contingent arrived in Freeport and will camp at Globe park for two weeks. They are under J L Rogers formerly YM I A A secretary and Leonard Hime soon to be Belvidere Y M C A physical director. Captain W S Brady leads the culinary department with help from older boys. A baseball outfit, boating and bathing facilities are provided. A musical entertainment will be prepared for their benefit before departure.
A German Jahr Mark and elaborate entertainment described as the finest ever in the city will be staged at Freeport Grand Opera House under Mrs Miller. Children from three to eighteen are invited to participate in the local benefit. a planning meeting for helpers is set on stage tomorrow at 9 o clock to discuss details.
A group including Mrs Henry Dorman Mrs Louis Dickes Mrs J M Fox and others left today for Medota to institute a White Shrine class. A lodge will be organized there and it is hoped many candidates will be initiated, with the Freeport delegation conducting the work.
A severe electrical storm hit the area on Monday slowing Rockford interurban traffic between Rockford and Freeport. One car was struck damaging its motor and making further runs impossible until repairs completed, after which service returned to normal by 4 36.
Mrs. Isaac Roland left this morning for Aurora to join the Roland family reunion and celebrate the 89th birthday of Leah Roland, wife of the late Rev. Henry Roland. Rev and Mrs. Roland were early local settlers remembered by Freeport residents as a prominent family.
Miss Tracy Kautenberg went to Lake Waubesa today for an outing. She has been re-engaged for another year as mathematics teacher at the Hanford High School in California, with a salary of 120 dollars per month for the coming year. Freeport prides itself on alumni who move to fill posts in other cities and states.
Dr W B Peck made a hurried noontime visit to Grant Barber’s Spring street home after an 18 month old child seized with convulsions. Initial fear of poison proved unfounded and the child is reported improving.
Volunteers of America asks anyone with clothing household furniture magazines or papers to donate for a rummage sale four weeks from August 21 Call black 698 or visit 106 Spring Street Freeport Illinois Capt. R. F. Spohn coordinates the drive.
Geo. BE. Rawleigh of Freeport married Miss Laura A. White of Benton Wis at the M. E. parsonage at 8 PM Monday. Attendants were Wm. H. White and Miss Jennie Kite, both of Benton.
Peter Herman transfers to Frederick Fischer portions of lots 1 and 2 in the northwest quarter of section 31. Julia E. Rosebrugh transfers lot 26 in block 6 of the Lincoln boulevard subdivision to Elliott M. Lutz. Consideration noted as 200 dollars.
An inquest will be held at 8 o clock this evening into the death of David Marsh who died on Sunday from carbolic acid poisoning. The death is being treated as possibly accidental or self inflicted during personal crisis.
Elgin August 18 offerings were light and prices advanced, setting the week’s official price at 24 1/4 cents. Last week saw few lots reaching the board.
This evening in the church parlors at 7 30 o clock an important business meeting of the Ambury Epworth League will be held. Plans for the ensuing year will be discussed and every member is urgently requested to be present. Remember the hour.
Victims of hay fever will find Foley's Honey and Tar offers immediate relief from difficult breathing and inflamed air passages. Even if it does not cure, it provides instant comfort. Genuine product comes in a yellow package promoted by H. J. Moogk and Wm. P. Jungkung.
Obnoxious smell from stock trains and election issues overshadow council session. Alderman Pratt notes 600 taxpayers petitioning for telephone service but present rates stall action. a three aldermen committee is formed to press telephone officials. Taylor Avenue blight prompts discussion but no action. sewer plans noted for Taylor and Third ward. Bids for West Freeport street signs postponed awaiting quantity.
The machinists union plans a meeting tomorrow night. The Baptist Woman's Society holds a sewing social Wednesday at 2 PM at Mrs. Trotnow’s 234 Douglas Ave. St John’s Ladies’ Aid hosts a lawn social with Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Koym on High St. First English Lutheran Ladies’ Aid meets Wednesday at 2:30 PM. An Embury Epworth League cabinet meeting discussed plans for a busy year. A St John’s church choir car from Dubuque passed through Freeport en route to Dixon for a weeklong camp with 86 boys and accompanying families.
A cryptic line references The Missouri Girl as a comic moment that elicits laughter. If laughter fails the scene hints at seeking medical advice, suggesting a humorous or puzzling stage moment.
Mrs. J. J. Rosenstiel returns home after a Sparta Wis visit. James F. Burns and son Robey travel to Rockford. H WY Lyon and Maurice go to Chicago for a day. Walter Klein plans a west north west vacation. Rev. A C Landeck leaves for Chicago for German Lutheran conference. Mrs. R P Ockenga and children visit Seward. William Loftis visits from Cedar Rapids. Albert Baumgarten Jr and family visit Oregon. H H Antrim vacationing at Mackinaw Island until September. William Clement leads landseekers to Winnipeg and northwest Canada. Miss Mary Brennan and Miss Agnes Carmody vacation in Chicago, accompanied by Edward Lawes Jr.
The Young Ladies' Sodality of St Mary's church will host a card party at St Mary's hall next Friday evening. The event already draws many from the congregation and outsiders, and a fine selection of prizes has been prepared for the season's first party.
Urino Laxative Fruit Syrup is sold with a positive guarantee to cure constipation sick headache stomach trouble or any indigestion. If it fails manufacturers refund your money. What more can any one do H. J. Moogk Wm. F. Jung kung.
Lena area notes from Chicago visitors to Lena and area, plus a lightning fire near Lena destroying a barn with 65 loads of hay and grain. horses saved, several hogs perished, insurance unknown. Local residents travel to funerals, visit kin, and attend events in Freeport Rockford and Elroy with several residents mentioned by name.
John Stock, a familiar figure in the police court, will be heard this afternoon before Magistrate Bentley as an attempt is made to place him under bonds to keep the peace. Simon Ortmeler, suing on a long outstanding bill, alleges Stock threatened bodily harm after an alleged slight. Stock owns a large city property share from his mother's will, fueling the dispute and Ortmeler's judgment.
A Chicago paper notes demand for shorthand writers and shows DeVore Piano Co in Freeport Illinois offering a five lesson plan to learn shorthand faster than other systems. If you later buy a piano, the shorthand payments apply as the first payment on a piano, with a $1 weekly no interest plan for installments.
The latest arrivals include Bracelets Back Gombs Gent' Seal and Stone Rings. All new styles debut at Bengston's corner jewelry store.
A jumble of ads lists horse and buggy harnesses and robes for sale at 20 Gu Lone Street and watches and jewelry at 89 Empire Street. Items described include cheaper jewelry and gym apparatus, with dates or times unclear.
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