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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1905

Page

4

Birthday Anniversary for Miss Sadie Shirk in Freeport

Miss Sadie Shirk, aged twenty four, was surprised at sister Mrs. Miron A. Stout's home on Float Street by about twenty five friends who presented two rings and gifts. The hostesses, with Miss Minnie Brown, organized a pleasant evening with refreshments and social diversions.

Sadie Shirk Miron A. Stout Float Street Miss Shirk Lillian Ackenbaugh Fifth Avenue Freeport Fraternal Tribune No. 99 Lexington Hall Inez Stewart Galena Avenue

Death of Harry Holsapple at age nine

Harry S Holsapple nine year old son of Mr and Mrs Frank Holsapple of 39 Winnefred street died last night at 9 after six weeks with organic heart disease He attended Union school He is survived by parents three sisters Blanche Alice Ethel and two brothers Romeo and Walter Funeral at one o'clock tomorrow at the family home Rev E McKay to conduct remains to be taken to Dakota for interment

Harry S. Holsapple Lofiy Miness Frank Holsapple Winnefred Street The Union School Blanche Alice Ethel Romeo Walter Rev. E. &. McKay Dakota

Upcoming events and grand opera lineup from Reedville

A mixed list shows August and September happenings including reunions, Labor Day events, county fairs, lectures, and a Fall Chamber of Commerce opening. Grand Opera House bookings feature Polly Primrose, The Moonshiners Daughter, Train Robbers, and Sousa’s Band among others. Buckler’s Arnica Salve advertised for burns and wounds with a Norfolk testimonial, while the Dairy Journal offers citywide delivery notes.

Grand Opera Polly Primrose Trish Pawnbroker Forbidden Land Mr. Posey Fronco The Royal Het Soning Old Clothes Man Phinkeatad Moonshinens Muluight Dora Thorne Rupe Vorel Sousa Coemen Yilin Syngonld

Postmasters to Convene in Peoria for Fourth Class Meeting

Illinois postmasters of the fourth class prepare for a Peoria convention October 18 and 19. Postmaster F L Carroll leads planning with local officials for entertainment and talks by postmasters and state and national figures. Hundreds of guests expected over two days with discussions on legislation and service improvement.

Peoria F. L. Carroll Ilinois State League of League Illinois League

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Peterson's Home Laundry Ad Opens Service Details

Fragmentary OCR suggests a local laundry ad for Eterson’s or Peterson’s Home Laundry on Empire Street offering family washing and prompt service. Readable words indicate a simple advertisement with limited contact or offerings.

Eterson Empire _ atreat

Local Notes From Community Gatherings and Job Moves

Miss Florence Winning accepts a position at Charles Gables grocery store. Miss Della Leithner hosted last night for Miss Jo Batistore of Chicago. Art Steffen won first prize in a quinquennial game, Winora Steffen second, and Al G. Fleck also noted. The Ladies Aid Society of the First Methodist church served supper in church parlors from five to eight with many guests. Mrs. Schofield hosted young married folks from the Baptist church on Cherry street for games and refreshments. about twenty five attended.

Florence Charles Gables Della Leithner Jo Batistore Chicago Mkuchre Art Steffen Winora Steffen Lone Hand al. G. Fleck Ladies Aid Society First Methodist Church

Grave Trouble Perseen Cure by Electric Bitters

Mrs John A Young of Clay New York suffered neuralgia of the liver and stomach with a weakened heart and loss of appetite. Electric Bitters relieved and cured her quickly. Described as best medicine for weak women, sold with guarantee by Joseph Emmert at 50 cents a bottle.

John A. Young Clay N. Y Joseph Emmert

Great Paul draws 6000 to free vaudeville show

Last night at Walnut and Jackson streets a crowd of about 6000 praised the Great Paul for entertainment and a broad instructive lecture. He denounced local doctors and announced free treatment for the poor at the Quaker Doctors Office in Rice Building from 2 to 4 this afternoon.

Paul Walnut Jackson Streets Rice Blde Freeort

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