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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1908
Page
4
The Freeport Journal is issued this label by the International Typographical Union in recognition of employing Union labor in its mechanical departments.
Roy Farwell visits Dixon on business while Mrs Zipf and Ross Oblander take morning trips to Chicago and Sterling. Miss Lausch of Cedarville spends day in Freeport. Various locals, including bankers, merchants, and widows, travel to Amboy, Chicago, Lena, Madison, and other cities for business, visits, or to attend funerals and weddings.
The sheriff's accounts committee met at the courthouse for its semi annual session. A Busy Bee Rebekah lodge special meeting is set for Friday evening at the Stephenson lodge rooms. The men of the First M. E. church thank Mr Palmer of Pacific Tea for donated coffee at last night's supper. The B Y P A of the First Baptist church met, voting to install new chandeliers and lights. Light refreshments followed the business session.
Members of the Odd Fellows and Rebekah lodges are urged to meet at their lodge room tomorrow morning at 9 o’clock to attend the funeral of the late W. W. Brady. A special train will be provided for attendees leaving Freeport at 11:30 to Mt. Carroll for burial. round trip fare is listed.
Miss Jessie Hill of Lena and Le Roy Rabb of Pearl City wed this morning at the Detoanens t he First M. E. church with the ceremony conducted by Reverend.
Children and relatives gathered at 156 West Street to celebrate the sixty seventh birthday of Mrs. S. N. Swan wife of the Swan Organ Co founder. Daughters from Chicago joined the reunion as Mr. and Mrs. Swan, long residents since 1908, continue to support Freeport’s organ industry and its workers.
The Toastmasters club held a monthly meeting at the Y M C A with a hearty supper featuring oranges creamed beef baked potatoes escalloped corn celery hot rolls butter coffee ice cream cake. Speakers covered live topics including deep waterways tariff industries of Freeport and the return of General Prosperity.
The First Presbyterian church ladies plan an annual bazaar in the church lecture room with sales starting at five. Contributions should reach H Woodmange at 216 Stephenson Street by Friday noon. Supper in the church parlors at six, price 24 cents. Menu includes chicken patties mashed potatoes brown bread white bread cabbage salad jelly doughnuts coffee.
The fourth annual ball and card party by the Plumbers Gas Fitters and Steam Fitters Union drew large attendance at the Masonic Temple. Card games began at 8 30 and dancing followed at 9 with Brubaker orchestra providing music for the evening.
The ladies of the industrial club and their husbands will be entertained this evening at the home of Mr and Mrs John Tranck on North Galena avenue.
Members of the Odd Fellows and Rebekah lodges will attend the funeral of the late W. W. Brady. Services at 10 o'clock tomorrow at his South Galena avenue home, Rev. Ray C. Harker officiating. Remains to be sent from St. Paul depot by special train at 11:80 to Mt. Carroll, with lodge members and family friends.
Max Martin an eighteen year old from Ven ton Il was swindled of 86 dollars by news agent Victor Ronquist on an Illinois Central train near Dubuque. Martin misgave tens for ones, was arrested after reaching East Dubuque, and Ronquist a Chicago man about 32 faces prosecution. Telegraphers to Meet in Freeport Dec 28 will include high ranking O R T officials Newman and Mulhall, with much business planned.
Two hundred eighty two people attended a men led supper at the First M E Church. Men waited on guests while ladies observed. Rabbits supplied by the men produced a feast including rabbit pie. Dr J Sheldon Clark and Harry Bickenbach sang, a piano duet impressed, receipts given to the Ladies Aid.
Superintendent W L Steele of the Galesburg schools speaks at the first of a four lecture series. The opening lecture at 8 pm Friday December 11 in the High School assembly room is free and open to parents and teachers. Owen T Smith chairs the committee on commencement and school entertainments.
The Young People's Aid of the First English Lutheran church met last evening with 25 members and guests. New members joined, a home baking counter is planned before Christmas, and the entertainment program featured instrumental duets by Rose Vollrath and Flora Mayer, a vocal solo by Rose Vollrath, and a debate on country life versus city life. The negative won the decision.
W E Miller head lineman for Freeport Railway Light Power goes to Portland Maine to take a position with the city electric company. He will work under the same company where D E Wescott formerly served as electrical engineer and general superintendent. Best wishes go with him from many friends.
The Daily Journal announces citywide delivery available for 10 cents per week. Residents can subscribe to home delivery across the city, with affordable weekly rates and prompt service advertised.
Multiple fraternal groups report annual and upcoming officer elections. Mrs. T. M. Kauffman praised for past year work as J. Brown Taylor circle president. Frances Ohlendorf re elected oracle of Cherry Blossom Camp R N A. Other posts filled in I O F Foresters and Musicians unions. Several elections deferred to January.
A 100 dollar reward offer proclaims Hall's Catarrh Cure as the only positive remedy for catarrh, claiming it cures constitutional disease by internal action on blood and mucous surfaces. Proponents urge bonding for testimonials and urge readers to consult Cheney & Co in Toledo Ohio.
Mystic Milling Co offers Mystic Flour at 1.40 per sack. Product noted with address 62 Stephensop Bt and reference to SERF & BATG HT 11-27dw2w 62 Stephensop Bt. The OCR fragment presents a sale or price listing for flour.
Five dependent children James Lawrence Katherine Ellen and Richard Mahan were declared dependent by Judge Clarity in county court and given to St Vincent orphanage. Father Edward Mahan ordered to pay 4 a week. delinquency case continued to compel support. Children previously under Rena Simpson on Henderson Street East Freeport. mother Kate Mahan ill at St Francis hospital.
Dances at the opera house delighted attendees with Brown's orchestra providing music. Notables traveled or visited nearby towns including Mr. and Mrs. Holley to California and Mrs. Piper to Chicago for illness in the family. Chicago guests Gamber stayed with C. K. Richart, while Neebel visited Prof. Mason in Oglesby. Jessie Roush was a Freeport traveler and Harriet Graham returned from Chicago visits. Elizabeth Koch and daughter visited the county seat.
Miss Annie Horch of Waddams township and James H. Rodebaugh of Winslow township were married Wednesday afternoon by Magistrate Bentley.
Mothers should keep a box of Mother Grays Sweet Powders for Children to ease sickly infants throughout the season. They break up colds cure feverishness constipation teething disorders headaches and stomach troubles. Sold by all drug stores 25c. Free trial package sent on request to Allen Almstead Le Roy New York.
Those who will succeed will buy gifts in a man's store. Quality neckwear, shirts, gloves, hosiery, underwear, and handkerchiefs cost 60c to 1.00. Some items range to 3.00 or 5.00, all new, crisp goods. Exchanges allowed after Christmas. Early visit advised to Freeport gift shop.
On Saturday, Dec. 18, Mr. J. Thornton of Hayden W. Wheeler & Co., N Y, will be at our store with what is probably the largest line of solid gold jewelry shown by any salesman in the country. Many Freeport pieces have come from him, and those seeking a wider selection than local stores should call while the stock is available. EMERICK, BARRETT & CO. 12-10-26
The saying contrasts two essentials, noting that advertising is pointless without quality goods and goods are wasted without promotion. It emphasizes the balance between product value and promotional effort.
Y M C A hosts two volleyball games with the Preachers and the All Professionals as opponents. Admission is free. A R Buffin spoke to the boys on "How to Whittle." The Y M C A basketball team travels to Dixon to face the strong Dixon team.
The local squad begins its first game of the season with a tight finish. A close score kept fans on edge as both teams traded leads and key plays.
The finance committee of the board of supervisors completed its semi annual examination of county officers accounts. The books in each office were in first class condition and checked up to a dollar.
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