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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1907
Page
4
Jete Pattison a prominent Free pacer now in banking in Blanchard I T serves as school fund treasurer and active in territory affairs. Blanchard a growing southwest town has a new newspaper The Record with ads including a furniture dealer boasting of coffins in stock.
The Freeport delegation to Mendota attended the organization of a White Shrine in the city yesterday. Thirty charter members were admitted with officers led by supreme high priestess Mrs. Justice. A banquet followed and the evening ended with social activities. Attendees from Freeportincluded Mr. and Mrs. Louis Dickes Mrs. M. J. Fox Mrs. Henry Dorman Mrs. E. A. Cronkrite Mrs. T. A. Kyle Mrs. S. D. Palmer Mrs. A. Wallahan and daughter Miss Cora Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Colson Miss Amelia Muller and KEth Stewart.
Ora Hough a painter at the Henney Buggy company sustained a crushed left foot when a wheel slipped from a rack and fell. He sought medical help around 11 PM after X rays at Dr Peck's showed a small bone near the little toe broken. Splints and bandages were applied and he walked home on crutches.
Harry Shoemaker who piloted the Shoemaker car in the Glidden tour fell ill during a Pennsylvania visit and shipped the car home. He rode the Northwestern train wreck near Belvidere where he and his friend Mr Wolf were dining when the baggage car jumped the track. They later rode an interurban to Freeport with other passengers, including Mr Bryan.
Above all local entertainments there is nothing so beautiful as a children's Kermess. Under the King's Daughters patronage the event will be at the Grand Opera House Friday evening Aug 30. Children from three to eighteen years may take part. Call at the opera house at 9 am tomorrow morning or the Stephenson Street rest rooms for information. No night rehearsals.
The last will of Daniel L. Richards of Harlem has been probated in the county court. The estate goes to his widow and four children, with remaining assets after the widow’s death to be shared equally among the children. Executors named are Elizabeth Richards and her two sons Thomas and Erwin.
Schools from city and country districts sent exhibits for the county fair educational display. Exhibits are being received at the office of the county superintendent of schools.
From Our Own Correspondent Warren Aug 19 reports a series of brief social and travel items. Joe Wallace went to Lena last Thursday while William Barnes and son were in Freeport last Wednesday. Mrs Fiedler visited Wad dams Grove. Mrs Toogood went to Freeport on circus day. Wisenbise Brothers delivered hogs at Lena last Saturday. Abe Lutz threshed rye last Thursday. Frank Kepner visited his parents before leaving for North Dakota. correspondent returned from near Waddams. Rev Strain's brother and family came from southern Illinois. Lena camp tickets sold Sunday. Lester Carlton took friends on an auto trip to Iowa. Mrs Rykman left for Cincinnati. Abe Myers visited Winslow and other towns. Mrs Leverington and sisters have a Lena camp tent.
Miss Mary Wardlow visits her father R Wardlow while Miss Zulu Smith returns from Chicago. Lloyd and Thomas Berger attend Nash Thoman nuptials at Winneshiek. Mr and Mrs H Spelman of Shanhon visit relatives. R Deery family visit Grandpa and Grandma Deery. James Neuschwander couple welcome baby daughter. Mrs C Lestikow Sr stays with daughter Mrs Walter Bokemeier. J Wise visits daughter Mrs J Neuschwander. Wardlows visit Freeport. Funeral attendees for Harve Snyder.
In circuit court Judge Heard disallowed F Merges of New York City a $92 000 commission claim for reinsuring the Cer mat of Freeport business. An appeal likely. He ordered a special grand jury convening on Sept 2 to investigate the alleged bridge trust.
Paul Leggett, from the country, came to the city months ago and has been acting as a Pinkerton sleuth. He claimed employment with Freeport Light and Power, involved two married women, took them to a wine room, and influenced a husband to confront his wife. He was questioned by Chief Silk. no charges yet, but possible proceedings. Leggett appears about twenty, sane but his imagination runs away.
Advice on skin care emphasizes poring over conditions of the skin to determine treatment using rain water or hard water. It warns against overusing Este products and notes Cacti Soap lathers strongly, suggesting careful rubbing with a soft cloth and thorough rinsing. Price listed as ten cents a cake.
Aug events listed include Onaimp meeting at Lenn and Oakdale park, Temperance chautauqua, Baptists at Riverside, Saengerbund at Forest park, Old Settlers’ piehne at Cedarville. Mason to be orator. Kermess at Grand Opera House by King’s Daughters. Fall term opens Sept 2 at Freeport College of Commerce.
The Grand Opera House lists a packed bill from August 21 to September 26 featuring Plunkard Tempest and Sunshine The Time the Place the Girl a Poor Relation The Cow Puncher Thoroughbred Tramp Sex Against Sex The Royal Chef As Told In the Hills Choir Singer Volunteer Organist Toyland Country Kid Berry s Minstrels Under Southern Skies Our New Minister Nettle the Waif My Wife s Family and more across consecutive dates.
United States Fishery car No. 3 under I C Pierce passed Freeport this morning en route from Manchester Iowa to Jackson Mississippi. It will distribute a consignment of black bass perch and catfish in local rivers around Jackson Mississippi.
A notice directs all food and vegetable donations for the Fresh Air children be left at F. Furry's meat market 1b1 Stephenson street instead of the Y M C A kitchen. All such will be thankfully received by order Comittee.
DeWitt’s Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve advertised to penetrate pores and heal quickly, especially effective for piles. Sold by Wm. F. Jungkunz at 85 Stephenson Street.
A dispatcher from free port arrived this morning and will start duties Thursday as dispatcher for the Amboy district at the Illinois Central office in the city. He has two years as operator at Dixon Central and is promoted due to satisfactory performance. Bb Y Ireland, previously Polo day operator, will replace him in Dixon, marking a promotion for Ireland as well.
The Keene Canning factory began canning corn today with George Stoessinger earning credit for bringing in the first load. Full operations start next week as an army of workers is employed. Production aims for 1.5 million cans, below previous years. A corn crop shortage is cited. The plant also produced 30,000 cases of peas this year, each with two dozen cans.
Freeport camp of Woodmen will meet Thursday evening. Prayer meeting at Embury church Thursday at 7 30 led by J R Jackson. Myatic Workers card party Wednesday at their hall over State bank with cards at 8 30. Ice cream and cake served. Admission 5 cents. Mothers club program at Settlement home tomorrow afternoon Mrs Shippy to read Mother and Child Mrs Shelp to sing. Dr Ch B McKay pastor of Embury M E church called to Ottawa funeral, stopped at Franklin Grove camp nesting and led a star service. several seekers came forward.
Sick and afflicted infant of Mr and Mrs Martin Howe on Cherry Street is very ill and said to be in a serious condition.
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