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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1908
Page
4
The Freeport Journal is issued by the International Typographical Union in recognition of employing Union labor in its mechanical departments.
A series of brief notices lists Roy Burt and J F Daly as morning passengers to Chicago, Albert Young returning to Omaha, and several others visiting Rockford Dixon Chicago Sterling and Freeport for business, holidays, funerals, or conventions. Noting trips by Mrs. Kieffer Mrs. Bailey Miss Peck Miss Wright and families with links to Orangeville Ft. Dodge Moline Waterloo and Augusta.
Good skating at Taylor's park notes. St Catherine's guild will meet with Mrs R B Mitchell at 878 Douglas Ave on Wednesday afternoon. Mrs W Gardner Thrall called to Delhi N Y today for a sister's illness. Second Presbyterian church social and business meeting planned at Mr Wm Byanzey's home Wednesday evening. Edward Weik sprained his left ankle playing basketball at the YMCA Monday evening and will be laid up a few days. Bazaar articles for First Presbyterian church should be at Hoodmanse 216 Stephengenstraat Wednesday or Thursday. Freeport arts and crafts exhibit credit due Miss Bertha Taylor. metal work by Miss Knowlton and pottery by Miss Taylor, who will show pottery next week at 241 Union St. Grace Episcopal church Woman's Auxiliary will pack a clothing box for a needy Green Bay mission at the rectory Thursday afternoon. donations of women and children's clothing or bedding welcomed by Thursday noon.
Announcement of the marriage on October 3 in LaPorte Indiana between Mrs Helen Gibler formerly of Freeport and Charles Mofhitt of Chicago connected with the Illinois Steel company. The couple reside at Austin Illinois.
The case against Julius Wagner for keeping his saloon open on Sunday has been continued again, this time to Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock.
An advertisement touts Allen’s Foot-Kase to ease tight footwear. It claims sprinking the powder helps shoe fit for dancing, patent leather, and new shoes, with Ken endorsers and overshoes noted as aiding comfort.
Elgin board of trade directors refuse action on a pure food law dispute between the D K E Wood Butter Co and government inspectors. The board unites to oppose a perceived technicality, defending local label rights as butter prices hold at 30 cents and supply data show weekly output and eastern receipts. President Newman, Vice President Wood, and others discuss the case as Pearsall of Wood Butter is reviewed in Chicago.
A Franciscan run orphanage at the former Bergman home on Jefferson street near South Galena avenue houses 45 children, ages from babies to teens. Crowding is worsening, with eight infants under a year and older girls with children. The facility relies on charity, has no endowment, and seeks enlargement. Rev Father Kalvelage leads St Joseph's parish and school, guiding the orphanage.
Miss Albertine Hefti died Monday afternoon in the Elgin insane asylum from tuberculosis. Born January 2 1855 in Switzerland she came to the United States in 1876 and lived in Freeport with her father Rudolph Hefti who worked for W G W Barnes Implement. Her mother died four years ago and her continued grief drove her to insanity. The body will be shipped to Freeport Wednesday for funeral at 2 30 pm from William Koenig parlors with William H Wagner in charge. burial in the city cemetery.
Fire swept the wash house at the county farm between six and seven on Monday evening. The volunteer department prevented greater loss as machinery survived with only some damage. Superintendent Kells was reportedly saved by inmate McWilliams who entered the building to retrieve articles and was overcome by smoke.
Mr Thornton the jewelry salesman and Hayden Wheeler & Co representative will be at Emerick Barrett & Co's store all day Saturday the 12th. He offers the latest line of solid gold jewelry not ordinarily carried and a few distinctive pieces. The store is displaying a promising holiday collection.
F. J. Fehr brakeman on the Illinois Central south division, a city resident, is commended for halting a woman believed insane from jumping from a moving train. He observed her erratic actions and remained on the platform throughout the trip, twice restraining her from leaping off.
Pat Smith of Rockford was picked up by police last evening in a state unfit for self care. Having come from a dry town to Freeport proved too much for him. He was fined ten dollars plus costs this morning and, lacking funds, is held at the city jail.
Theodore F. Ellis travels to Morrison OL this week to address the Farmers' institute on More Corn and Better Quality. He will oversee the corn judging contest for young men and brings expertise in judging corn to the convention session.
Ralph Beebe who has been with grip and quinsy sore throat is slightly improved. W G Snyder of Orangeville who has suffered from typhoid fever is now able to be up and around his home.
Dependency of the Madam children was inquired into before Judge Clarky in the county court late this afternoon.
Major DeWitte, known for his role at San Juan Hill, has improved after illness in New Jersey. He was in the city for the University Finance effort and plans to return to continue his work, having traveled extensively in Europe.
Out-of-town shoppers from Pecatonica and Winnebago County visit Freeport stores today. The usual holiday crowd from the county suggests Freeport is a popular trading point.
A 100 reward offer claims Hall's Catarrh Cure fully cures catarrh, a constitutional disease, with internal use affecting blood and mucous surfaces. Testimonials promised, address Fr. Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio, price 75 cents, also promoting Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Fragmentary OCR notes emphasize that advertising relies on product quality and timing. The remark suggests advertising without goods is pointless, and waiting to advertise without goods is also ineffective. Focus remains on delivering value to support promotion.
A memorial sermon urges members of Freeport lodge No. 617 to live by the motto that writes others faults in sand and virtues on tablets of memory. Rev. F J Bate links scripture to duty, urges lasting character over wealth, and warns against letting commercial life erode virtue. The talk contrasts Absalom’s tragedy with Stephen’s martyrdom, urging self-examination and noble living. Emphasis falls on personal integrity, remembrance, and the permanence of character over material achievements.
Orangeville Eastern Star members held their annual election of officers Monday evening. Worthy matron Mrs. W. G. Snyder, Worthy patron A. C. Ebel, Assistant matron Miss Fannie Balzer, Secretary Miss Carrie Cadwell, and Treasurer Mrs. George Wagner were named. A separate note reports the baseball solicitors meeting postponed to Wednesday due to attendance issues. Mystic Flour priced at 1.40 per sack from Mystic Milling Co. SERF & HAIGHT, 52 Stephenson St.
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