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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1906
Page
8
Amusement note for tomorrow night shows a clean American musical farce comedy about a middle aged gentleman and his three daughters entangled with a dash of romance with a flirtatious widow aiding the humor.
Wagner's Parsifal set for September 8 at Grand Opera draws broad interest from theatre-goers. Critics note its intellectual appeal and universal spectacle, praising Messrs. Martin and Emery's company. Curtain time 7:45, no seating after start due to darkness, heralds announce nearing act one end.
A packed house welcomed David Higgins and his company for the drama His Last Dollar at the Grand Opera House last evening. The cast matches last season with strong support from Miss Eleanor Mantell, W B Cartwright, and Suze Spencer, delivering a favorable, polished performance.
The Earl of Desart, Hamilton John Agmondesham Cuffe, born August 30 1848, is heir to the Cuffe lineage with royal grants noted from Henry II and Queen Elizabeth. Educated at Radley and Trinity, he served in the British navy, then pursued law and held posts including assistant solicitor to the treasury and director of public prosecutions. He married Lady Margaret Joan Lascelles in 1876.
A recap of historical landmarks including a treaty between New England colonies and Narragansett Indians a siege near Limerick and a battle between Russians and Prussians mentions in a dated list. It notes the British takeover of Alexadria and street railways arriving in Ireland and a Civil War era defeat near Richmond Kentucky.
The coroner's jury after investigating the death of two children concludes the whistle sounds at the crossing were doubtful and finds the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railroad guilty of negligence. It recommends electric bells or other safeguards be installed at the crossing.
Members of the Grace Episcopal church vested choir enjoy their annual outing at Crane's Grove today. Accompanied by Rev. F. J. Bate and Dr. Fred Bowers, the group left the city in a bus at 1d o'clock this morning and will return tonight.
Mrs. W. E. Fletcher successfully operated on for appendicitis at Globe hospital. James Grant of the Wmn. Walton Nephews' store is on the sick list.
A newspaper themed reception by primary teachers featured dresses and decorations cut from newspapers, a mock newspaper program, and performances including duets, poems, recitations, and a boy and girl chorus. Cream and cake were served, with strong attendance and a profit for the church repair fund. The report also notes a niece’s wedding and a church society gymnastic show with music and refreshments.
The service begins at half past seven instead of 7 45 with the pastor delivering address No 4 in the Lord’s prayer series. Rev John Bright of Topeka will assist. Sunday school youths 10 and older are asked to attend a song rehearsal with Tabernacle song book. Baraca picnic souvenir invitations will be handed to class members and friends for River side park free entry.
The funeral for Charles L. Hoffman who died yesterday afternoon at St Francis Hospital was held this afternoon at 1 30 from St Francis to Cedarville for services at the Presbyterian church Rev O R Newcomb officiating Pallbearers were EJra Law William Richards Philip Matter Clarence Schroedermeyer Charles Harris and U Bounini
John O Neill and Harry Meiers were arrested yesterday afternoon at the C N W depot for drunkenness and for breaking a window in a coach vestibule. They had a hearing before Magistrate Bentley this afternoon and were fined $1 plus costs, totaling $5.65 each.
The HH. A. Huenkemeier grocery store will shut its doors at 9 a m on Labor Day. Customers are advised to plan shopping accordingly and note the shortened hours for the holiday observance.
Mrs John Douglas and Mrs N Trepoon of Warren are guests of Miss Margaret Muhr, visiting her home.
Closing board of trade quotes show Dec wheat 7 35, Nec corn 1 33, Dec oats 1, Jan pork 13 45, Jan lard 57 91, Jan ribs 7 2. Union stock yards market reports cattle steady to lower with beeves 6.88, steers 4.25 to 4.25, hogs 10 lower at 5 4 to 6 30, sheep 10 lower at 3 50 to 3 60, dirt loading paid per load delivered across the river by C. Stover.
Vivian Weinhold and Will Gleason, lifelong Freeport residents, wed in a notable ceremony. The couple, soon to reside with the bride’s parents on Washington Street, received warm congratulations from local friends as they begin married life after preparations and a celebratory wedding supper.
Cyrus Grovens received notice from John Cook president of DeKalb Normal that the institution will open for the fall semester on Denteerhert instead of September 3.
A cryptic note appears to praise scholars and mentions a phrase about giving a souvenir. The fragment references Brown & DOLEMEY ER and includes an unfamiliar code 828d, indicating a possible archival catalog or internal notation. Further context is needed to identify people, places, or events referenced.
Local notices announce prayer meetings at First Presbyterian Church and Embury, led by pastors, with themes Bartimaeus and Zacchaeus and Knowing and Doing. Garley church hosts a 7:30 pm service with Willie R. Smedley. Harlacher preparing to move to Freeport for Grand Union Tea work. Harvest Home in Oregon, Illinois to feature Col. F. C. Lowden Sept 18. Floyd W. Barr to speak at Davis, Rock City and Berlin Sept 2 on What Is Man. Read the Journal's want column.
Advertisement seeks experienced Gondlenan or lady with good references to travel and collect for a large capital retail firm. Salary and expenses with commission range 1800 to 2000 yearly. Weekly pay, expenses advanced. Address Monarch Company 124 Plymouth Place Chicago Illinois 5-3 3t.
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