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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1907
Page
4
Unclear OCR fragment notes quantity 2000 yards of material described as 12 percent Qt grade priced at eight cents. Details incomplete. no identifiable people, organizations, or locations can be confirmed.
August events include Lena and Oakdale park campmeetings with dates Aug 15 96 and Aug 9 95. Temperance chautauqua Aug 9 Sept 1 at Riverside park. Saengerbund planned at Forest park Aug 3. Old Settlers plaine at Cedarville with Hon William Mason as orator. Fall term of Freeport College of Commerce opens in September.
The Grand Opera House announces a slate of performances with dates from August 28 through September 26. Highlights include Poor Relation, The Cow Puncher, Thoroughbred Tramp, Sex Against Sex, The Royal Chef, As Told In the Hills, Choir Singer, Volunteer Organist, Toylaina, Country Kid, Berry's Minstrels, Under Southern Skies, Our New Minister, Neattlaithe Wall, and My Life's Family.
Colonel Lawler of Rockford elected treasurer of the National Association of First Class City Postmasters at the convention in Irie Pennsylvania. The honor recognizes his service as postmaster and his leadership within the association.
Elk hart Indiana men C M Eisenbeiss and Wilson Roose, chair man and secretary of the Elk hart Business Men's association, returned from Freeport where they studied the Shoemaker automobile plant. They expect a favorable report and may delay action on moving the plant until the association acts. If moved, details are not yet finalized.
Miss Elsie Westover and Edward Maloney of Fox Lake were granted a marriage license and wed by Magistrate Bentley. Judge Clarity of the county court performed John Fallom and Marie Kramer’s Milwaukee nuptials. Henry Tiffany and Harriett Herbert, both of Harmony, wed in Freeport Thursday afternoon per Justice W F Goddard.
The funeral of the late Mrs Lavina Crosby will be held from the home of her daughter Mrs Bitner in Ridott tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock. Interment will be at the Ridott cemetery.
Miss Idith Hoefer and Harry Wurtzell wed last evening at the Hoefer residence on Fourth avenue with Rev. F Holke officiating at 8 o'clock. Attendants were Miss Carthe Oswalt, William Wurtzell, Miss Florence Schraeder, and Paul Wurtzell. About fifty guests attended the wedding and reception. The bride wore white Persian lawn with wreath and veil, carried a bouquet. Afterward a supper was served. The couple will live with the bride's parents at 81 Fourth avenue until spring. Both originate from Freeport. she has worked at a knitting factory and clerked at C. Little & Co. He works at the shoe factory in West Freeport and attends St. John's church social groups. The couple's future plans include establishing residence with her parents.
Yesterday afternoon was ladies day at the Knights of Columbus lodge roots with many attendees playing euchre. Prizes went to Mrs Wim Mann Miss Nellie Reardon Mrs J J Dowling Mrs George Farnum and Miss Katherine Flanagan. A committee of Mrs J B J DuFour and Mrs J Lavell was appointed to organize the next event.
A fragmentary listing includes John Fallon of Milwaukee Edward Maloney of Fox Lake Wis and Elsie Westover with scattered initials and stray details indicating a local registry or notice entry from Wisconsin. The reader should verify names and places due to OCR irregularities and possible misreads.
Mrs. Joseph Murdaugh expresses heartfelt thanks for the sympathy shown after the death of her son Ross, noting appreciation for kind words and support from friends and neighbors during her bereavement.
Phillip Strate transfers part lot 14 block 12 Knowlton's addition to Freeport to Minnie HE Ran dall for 2260 dollars in a recorded real estate conveyance.
A Chicago Tribune report explains toads lay vast egg clutches with low hatch rates, detailing egg to tadpole stages, growth to thumb nail size by June, and tail absorption. It notes toads awaken from winter slumber, migrate to breeding ponds, and often return to the birthplace, sometimes traveling miles.
At the Grand on Monday August 26 the new musical comedy The Time the Place and the Girl by Will M Hough Frank R Adams and Joseph K Howard debuts Ned Wayburn directs featuring novelties and the Dix ie number set in the Virginia mountains with three acts of refined comedy and music.
Mr Lee D Ellsworth leads the company in Luckless David followed by A Poor Relation by James W Cutshaw at the Grand opera house. Two complete plays for one admission with seats expected to sell out Wednesday Aug 28.
A New York Press note explains department stores use mock rooms to stage furniture. Sales staff place a suit in a furnished room showing how it fits a bedroom or parlor. Multiple rooms, each styled differently, help customers visualize purchases. This method, though costly at first, tends to boost sales.
Hal Reid presents Efhe Cow Puncher at the Grand Opera House on Thursday August 29. The production by W K Mann is described as intensely interesting with wholesome comedy and a magnificent staging plus several new vaudeville features for discerning theatre goers.
The Bijou presents clever specialties over the last three days with Bingham and Gable playing many instruments including two cornets at once. Washburn and Kelley perform a racing sketch. Agnes Edmunds shines as a singer and performer nicknamed coon shouter. Jack Fox contributes song and dance. Tonight’s bill promises much amusement with several amateurs in the program.
In warm weather Vinol is described as delicious as a fresh orange and soothing to irritable stomachs. It claims to restore appetite, aid digestion, and build strength for the weak and run-down, especially delicate women, children, and the elderly, with a money back guarantee from JOSEPH BRMMERT DRUGGIST.
Mrs B F Yarger and children traveled from Galena to visit Mrs Annetta Yarger. Miss Grace Byers visits from Monroe. Mrs Lutz of Sterling visits Mrs A R Piper. Mrs George Fotherby returns to Freeport after a visit with her sister Mrs H W Crotzer. J M Olsen visits from Shabbona with Henry Harris family. Mrs John Suggitt and children from Warren visit Mrs E Musser. Miss Ivah Dodds and Ada Hendricker guests of Miss Kate Dodds. Edith Vincent and daughter from Galena visit Mary Perkins. Karl Simmons Mrs Otis Manley and son travel to Freeport. Florence Stahl visits Mt Morris to see Lara Stine. M C Biesemeier returns from Chicago. Several guests from Dixon Grand Rapids and New Hartford attend Mayme Stahl’s home. Ingalls from New Hartford goes to Rockford. D F Thompson and daughters drive from Kent to Rockford.
Terre Haute Indiana August 22 red haired women and girls will be admitted free to the fair held by the local trotting association which recently absorbed the county agricultural society. Secretary Duffin added new features including a double wedding and a horse show at night.
Martin Kuelling of the Krehl and Winter barber force jammed a nail into his right palm last evening. The injury, though not severe, is very painful and will require a layoff of one week to ten days. He plans to return home near Apple River Sunday.
A reader recommends asking for an Irone ice cream soda next time at the counter. The drink is praised for its flavor and novelty, inviting customers to try a unique menu item.
An auction is announced at Emerick's Jewelry for Saturday with two sale starts at 2 30 p m and 7 30 p m. The notice lists Emerick's as the selling site and the date August 22.
Local and otherwise notes Homer Machow on sick list at 22 Carpenter street. A death notice misread RE L Richards instead of Daniel L Richards. Two derailed cars at South Freeport from a broken wheel. one carried flour. Rochelle Herald completes 26 years with present editor aiding every issue except seven. Charles Sachen and John Moas acquitted on assault and battery charges in Magistrate Bentley's court. Fred Trehart to cover costs. Trehart alleged the men assaulted him at Homan's saloon on August Lith night.
A Kansas City Times report quotes a lawyer recalling a claimant who arrived calmly to discuss her injured husband. The woman, dressed in mourning yet impassive, described the wreck and her spouse's serious head injury, prompting the lawyer to reflect on the case and demeanor.
The Cantab once asked Rudyard Kipling to contribute. His reply dismissed the quoted prices in a witty note, stating in effect that the writer finds the prices no good.
An elderly man seeks light work and assistance at Luterurban station and offers free horse for work while requesting a country home for a young boy. Enquiries to Dauiehturs Settlement Home. 5-Sadwin.
The piece contrasts the baseball star who pitches a ball with ease and a circus man who pitches a tent. Boston. Glole.
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