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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1906
Page
2
The Freeport Journal receives the JLABEL mark from the International Typographical Union for employing union labor in its mechanical department, highlighting fair labor practices and commitment to organized labor standards.
A busy day in Freeport and surrounding towns as residents and visitors travel to Chicago and other cities. J D McPherson, A H Weiman, T O Shaffer, Rev Dennis, and Rev L F Dennis with family are noted in various locales. Several others head to DeKalb, Dixon, Oak Park, Toledo, Berkeley and beyond for work, study, or visits, including James Gleason with his bride, and changes in residences and offices.
Lawyer evangelist Hunt led revival at the Baptist church and YMCA after speaking at morning and afternoon services and a women’s meeting. He shared his conversion story, recalled family influence, education, and a political legal career, and praised his mother’s prayers.
The following groups will nominate and elect officers this week Freeport lodge K P on Monday Davis post G A R American Stars of Equity Knights of Columbus on Tuesday and Cherry camp of Woodmen on Wednesday.
Freeport lodge No. 452 Knights of Pythias will meet in their castle hall over the State bank this evening to transact business. All knights are cordially invited to attend.
W. L. Hill of Bowie Texas once weighed 90 pounds and suffered a terrible cough. He credits Dr King s New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds with restoring his health after 12 bottles. He claims he doubled his weight and was cured. Trial bottle offered free by Joseph Emmert. 50c and 1.00.
Prices greatly reduced on a chaise assortment of beautiful hats at Summers' store located at 108 Stephen son Street. Sale spans entire collection with marked discounts and limited quantities, inviting shoppers to visit Summers' for the hat display and bargain deals.
Large morning and evening crowds attended at Embury for World’s Temperance Sunday. Miss Bentley led the choir in selections while Mrs. J P Wryder, Em bury White Shield president, prepared a Bible hour program. Recitations by Selah Windecker Lela Courtney and Whitesell complemented an illustrated talk by J R Jackson on alcohol’s effects. The Hoo Chapman chorus conducted the closing song as the event concluded profitably.
Dean Fleetwood of Sycamore filled Grace Church pulpit yesterday both morning and evening due to the pastor Rev F J Bate being in Kenosha on illness. At 4 PM he delivered an address on the subject of Confirmation.
Round trip tickets at station for groups of twenty or more. Cars leave from 6280 and return to Lovelock. Tickets cost one dollar. Order of Busy Bee and Illinois lodges. Be at the station at Wilh.
Dr and Mrs Ed Girithth celebrate the archival of a girl baby at their home. The couple expresses supreme happiness over the new arrival in their family.
Joseph Buimert recounts a troubling incident as a disputed claim surrounds the famous Rocky Mountain Tea product. The note stresses caution for residents and hints at a recurring pattern of unwise choices linked to the case.
Professor Willett presents the fourth Life of Paul lecture titled Pauls Struggle With the Judaism. The talk is scheduled for Tuesday evening at the usual time in the Woman's Club room.
Special Agent Healy and Assistant Chief Silk probe missing coal from Illinois Central cars in Wallace wards. They uncover widespread pilfering by residents who load soft coal into wagons and carry it home. Many households admit taking coal for two years, with warrants issued for numerous suspects.
The judge stated this morning that officers would morning to serve warrants and subpoenas. He said he knew the activity had been extensive but did not realize it had reached wholesale proportions, expressing surprise shared by everyone. The exact trial date remains unsettled.
Lena Illinois December notes mention Mrs. Orlando Tower visiting in Freeport Miss Delia Howard returning to Freeport to work and Mrs Leah Blair visiting Freeport friends Miss Matilda Hawke also returning from Thanksgiving with Mrs Aaron Altenbern Henry Lydig of Dixon spent Thanksgiving with George Wetzel family Adolph Seise was a Rockford passenger Harry Rife returned to Beloit Vera Houser was a Freeport passenger Mrs J D Skeels and daughter visited Hiram Snider then returned to Freeport Henry Reck and family left for German Valley Win William Deam of Nora visited Lena Grace Byers returned to Monroe after the holiday.
All members are requested to attend the meeting on Wednesday evening December 5 for the annual election of officers. E. Wagner Consul.
Miss Maud A Miner seeks participants for her Freeport class in reading elocution and physical culture. Interested individuals should contact her at the Chicago studio 708 Fine Arts Building, Chicago, at the earliest convenience.
To reduce stock of untrimmed felt hats we offer them at half price for one week. Sam mers at 108 Stephenson St. handles the sale with limited time availability and a clear bargain for shoppers.
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