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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1906
Page
4
A local ad promotes a weather driven fur sale featuring selections priced at 1.00 for a scarf 2.50 for a better piece and 5.00 for a very nice fur item. The message urges readers to consider purchasing amid cold conditions.
Our stock of Fur Jackets and Fur-lined Coats is large and we invite you to visit and see the good values we offer this season. Fur-lined coats from $22 and Fur Jackets from $25. Buy from us for quality furs at fair prices.
Miss Bila T Schlene of Otis Indiana and Fred Bickenbach of Michigan City Indiana married December 8 at the First Methodist Episcopal church in Laporte Indiana by Dr James Campbell. Fred is son of Mr and Mrs Paul Bickenbach of Michigan City and a boat builder by trade.
The Illinois Rebekah lodge No 269 T O O F will be entertained at A Roberts residence on Lincoln boulevard West Freeport this evening. All lodge members are invited to attend. Light refreshments will be served during the evening.
Last evening a masquerade ball hosted by Messrs Stine and Hudson at Lexington hall drew nearly a hundred couples. Most guests wore masks with many unique costumes. Prizes went to Misses Josie Hemple and Drota Robertson and to A M Deckler and Elmer Cox. Harris orchestra provided music.
Messrs Tappe and Rapps host a dancing social this evening at Blust's hall after the dancing school. A week from tonight they plan a masquerade at the same venue with continued dancing and entertainment.
At the annual meeting of the American association of state fairs and expositions officers were elected: President F I Eaton Sioux City Iowa. vice president Thomas Warnell Liberty Missouri. secretary Charles Downing Indianapolis. treasurer George W Madden Mendota Illinois. Western circuit fairs list dates: Iowa last week in August. Nebraska Minnesota Michigan Ohio first week September. South Dakota Wisconsin Indiana second week September. Kansas Kentucky third week September. Missouri Tennessee fourth week September. Illinois last week September. Belgian Horse Breeders association elected president J Crouch Lafayette Indiana. vice president R Nefelburn Fairfax Ta. secretary treasurer J D Coner Wabash Indiana.
The high school music class presents The Merry Milk Maids tonight in the school building after rehearsing diligently. Cast includes Helen Bowers Dorothy Borg Hazel Hill Grace Holmes Daisy Dinges Janet Irma Rowland Alma Leila Bowers Helen De Jonah Captain and many chorus members with former chorus and notable locals in supporting roles.
In circuit court Earl Raymer, indicted for burglary and larceny, was sentenced to a term at Pontiac reform school with the length to be set by the institution's board. Judge Farrand delivered a stiff lecture, but it had limited effect. The Maher boys’ case was postponed to Monday. Hogan sought an attorney. Chas E B Green was appointed to plead. A prior indictment for stealing a watch led to another warning and forthcoming proceedings next week. Harley Barnett, charged with stealing $25 from Palm management, also requested counsel. R B Mitchell was appointed. Court adjourned to Monday at 1 30 PM.
Dixon Illinois December 6 The election of John M Sterling Republican treasurer of Lee county is to be contested by Mayor J P Johnson Amboy A petition alleges mistakes in every precinct in counting or not counting defective ballots An injunction to stop payment of the outgoing treasurer W B Merriman salary was anticipated at a hurried board meeting The matter is now in court.
A committee led by Mrs Derwent of Rockford drafts resolutions of condolence for Edward L Cronkrite, detailing his Mason duties and virtues. The shrine will drape its charter for thirty days, mournfully recording the loss and sending a copy to his family.
Miss Louise Parker Mrs H L Heimendinger Mrs Edward Gass man and H L Heimendinger express appreciation for the help given during their recent bereavement.
Hollister's Rocky Mountain Pea or Pablets touted as the best safeguard against indigestion biliousness and dyspepsia. Price 46 cents. Advertised by Joseph Bruamert.
The well known clairvoyant conducts readings at 80 Chicago Street for a limited time. Hours are from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily, including Sundays.
Mrs R B Wilson presents a display of band painted cards and decorative Christmas remembrances at Mrs H J Porter 106 Oak Place on Friday December 7 from 2 to 5 p m. Tickets and sales may follow.
James Farnum remains convalescing while Mrs. Mary Korn is ill with dropsy and Mortimer O'Brien is listed as critically ill. Miss Margaret Ryan and Miss Julie O'Brien are critically and bed confined respectively. Michael Dinley shows slight improvement. Dick Malone is very low with cancer. Mrs Margaret Richards grows weaker. Conductor Dawson and Miss Mary Sullivan at St Francis hospital are gravely ill or not improving. Mrs Frank Holsapple is seriously ill with pneumonia at Winnifred Street home.
M. D. Chilton former county treasurer slipped on the icy sidewalk in front of the Freeport Gas Light and Coke office. He escaped serious injury but will be laid up for several days after his left knee struck the iron edge of the curb in the fall.
Barton G. Cooper now heads the county treasurer's office with Miss Estella H. Matter as deputy. Miss Elsesser, the former deputy, will take charge of the office at the White Sanatorium on the first of the year.
Shortly before 8 o'clock last evening the fire departments were called to the T. K. Best building at Stephenson and Chicago streets to extinguish a small chimney blaze. The blaze was extinguished without any loss.
Warren Hea fell on the steps at his home last evening and sustained serious injuries. His daughter Mrs. KF Rogers of Moline arrived to assist in his care.
The class in the life of Christ at Trinity church will not meet tonight due to many being unable to attend. The choir rehearsal has been postponed.
Frank Sauer, born in Fransen Germany, arrived in the United States on October 1 00, has filed an application for naturalization. He seeks citizenship papers and is listed for processing by the appropriate naturalization authority.
Rayleigh Rawleigh was elected treasurer of the Chaldeans last evening to fill the post left vacant by the death of E L Cyonkrite.
A series of December gatherings are announced including Germania society stag party on December 7 and dances and card parties at Blast hall hosted by Tappe & Ropps. Lectures by Prof Willett at Masonic temple on December 1 and 18, and a Farmers institute at the courthouse on December 19.
A December rundown lists shows and speakers including Sweet Glover on December 2 and The Merchant of Venice on December 11. Henry K. Dixey appears December 17 in The Man on the Box, with December 18 featuring County Chairman, December 24 Painting the Town, and December 31 Lyman H. Howe moving pictures.
W L Hill from 90 pounds to over 180 claims a dramatic recovery from consumption after using Dr King s New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds. He says doctors had given him up and credits 12 bottles with weight gain and a complete cure. Trial bottle free. priced 50 cents and 1.00. guaranteed by Joseph Emmert Drugstore.
Readers are urged to share Mrs. Austin's Buckwheat flour for its famous delicious taste. Spread the word among friends and neighbors about this popular product.
Local retailer EK stores offer Grover's soft shoes and Nurses slippers designed for tired feet. The product lineup emphasizes comfort with affordable options, targeting shoppers seeking relief for daily wear. Market notes indicate steady demand for comfort footwear amid colder weather.
If every man saved systematically to his ability poverty would end. Poor houses would vanish. The local building and loan association offers safe, real estate backed investments locally. The Freeport Association announces its fifty-third series open with stock payments of fifty cents per share per month. Apply now, R. Hilpreth.
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