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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1905

Page

4

Social Circles Brighten For Three Local Birthdays

Gene Munn celebrated his twentieth birthday with about twenty friends who surprised him at home then took him downtown before returning to a luncheon and gifts. Mayme Ryan hosted a lively party at 40 Float Street with dancing and music from instrumental and vocal performances. Katharine Cook marked her nineteenth birthday with a social gathering including games, gifts, and refreshments. guests from Ridott attended.

Gene Munn Eugene Munn L. J. Munn Mr. Munn Moogk Kawin Rotzler Romeo Gibler Joe Sibley Mayme Ryan Miss Ryan James H. Ryan Katharine Cook Miss Cook Ridott

Great Paul Performs Amid Rain in City Audience

A large crowd braved sultry weather and a light sprinkle to attend a show featuring Father Paul Wit and his Great Paul, whose healing acts drew more attention than the concert. Reports say the Quaker doctors at the Rice Building cure ailments others fail to treat, with testimonials from Mrs. Nuesse and Mrs. Wesse. Local events note an upcoming lecture, meals by the First M E church Ladies Aid, and community notices including decor work at a bank.

Paul Pat Paul's Pam Father Paul Wonman John Wesse Nuesse Cottonwood Street Great Paul’s Rice Building Galena Beloit Rockford Great Paul's

Miss Laurel Scott Sings At First M. E. Church

News of Day Tersely Told. Miss Laurel Scott of Springfield, IL, sang a solo at the First M. E. church Sunday evening, her first Freeport appearance, earning favorable notices for voice expression and charm. Miss Mary Peters resigns from George Blust to join Jourdan & Stukenberg as clerk. Ladies' Aid plans a well attended church supper tomorrow from 6 to 8 30 in the church basement.

W. B First M. E. Church Laurel Scott Springfield Til Freeport Mary Peters George Blust Jourdan & Stukenberg Miss Peters Ladies’ Aid Society First M. E

Griffin Jr. Fined for Assault in Magistrate Court

John Griffin Jr. appeared before Magistrate Bentley on an assault charge against James Buxon. He was fined 350 pounds and costs totaling 73 dollars and 73 cents.

John Griffin, Jr Bentley James Buxon

Freeport Congregations Host Socials and Meetings

Local notices report the Freeport auxiliary to the B I F E meeting Wednesday afternoon. Kinley returns to work at Walton Nephews after a Madison vacation. St Cecelia sodality hosts an ice cream social tomorrow evening at St Joseph's. Henry Kochsmeier learns his uncle Whoren arrived in New York from a four month stay. United Brethren juniors plan an ice cream social at the church tomorrow evening. Revival services continue at King's Daughters Mission with holiness meeting at 3 pm and service at 8 pm daily. Also a stock exchange proverb notes bears and timing.

Freeport Division No. 800 B. of I. FE CG. A. Kinley Wm. Walton Nephews Madison St. Cecelia Sodality St. Joseph’s Church Henry Kochsmeier Walton Nephews

Coming Events and Grand Opera House Schedule

August events include campmeeting at Riverside Park, Labor Day at Taylor's Park, and Fall term opening September 4 at Franport College of Commerce. Also county fair at Taylor's Park and a lecture at St Mary's on September 27. At the Grand Opera House, a lineup of plays and minstrel shows runs from August 30 to September 28 featuring Polly Primrose, The Trish Pawnbroker, The Moonshiney's Daughter, Dora Thorne, Vogel's Minstrels, and Our New Minister.

Rivers Side Park W.old Bottiore Roulon Cedar Sent Taylor's Park Franport College of Commeres Bermony J. Vaughan St. Mary's All Grand Opera House Polly Primrose the Trish Pawnbroker the Forbidden Land Mr. Pasey Irony Poseyyilie the Royal Chol Pharkard Dora- Thorne Vogel Songa Bud

Grave Trouble Foreseen and Cure Claimed

Mrs. John A. Young of Clay, N. Y. suffered neuralgia of the liver and stomach, with a weakened heart and loss of appetite. She credits Electric Bitters with quick relief and a cure. A touted remedy for weak women, sold by Joseph Emmert at 50 cents a bottle under guarantee.

John A. Young Clay Joseph Emmert

Wanted Woman of Intelligence Seeks Employment

A woman of intelligence and good address seeks employment at good pay. Call at room 2, Hettinger block, between 1 and 8 p.m. 8-2idlw.

Hettinger Block

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