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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1906
Page
4
Extensive preparations have been made for the Holiday season as readiness builds for what is described as the largest Christmas trade yet. A special list for sensible shoppers is noted, signaling broad retail activity and consumer anticipation.
On January 6 a large class will be taken into the Knights of Columbus bus at Rockford. Eighteen from Freeport will pursue the degrees with thirteen having the first degree already. The second and third degrees will be conferred on these, others will receive three degrees, marking the council at Rockford’s fifth anniversary. A large class from surrounding towns is expected.
A team attached to a delivery belonging to John Spiess was left untied near the corner of Chicago and Stephenson streets shortly after dawn. An approaching car startled the animals and they moved toward the barn, but were halted before causing any damage.
Frank Kurz of German Valley caused the arrest of Chas. Born, also of German Valley, charging sodomy. Born appeared in Justice Geib's court and the case was continued until Dec. 21 with bonds set at $1,000, which he could not furnish.
Kerna Millard Klucke and Hiram Shulz appeared before Justice of the Peace Goddard this afternoon charged with assault on Ferdinand Wick. Wick has a warrant sworn for August Shulz to be put under peace bonds. Peat Fale parties reside near McConnell.
The fifth lecture on the Wife of Paul will be given this evening by Dr Willett in the Woman's club room at eight o'clock. The subject is Justification by Faith. Those who have not heard Dr Willett should attend before the course ends.
The William Walton Nephews store releases two booklets titled The Puzzling Question Answered A Hint to Christmas Shoppers. Free copies available at the store, aimed to help shoppers as the holiday season approaches.
Circuit Clerk W. E. Boyington learned last evening that his mother in Stevens Point Wisconsin was very low. He and his brother J. N. Boyington left late last night for their mother’s bedside.
A fragmented listing shows individuals with ages or weights or codes: William E. Fronde of Florence. Louise Schmertman of Freeport. Walter Warner of Scioto Mills. Margaret J. Bell of Freeport. Peter K. Reeder of Lena. Dora M. Price of Lena. The document preserves the sequence and affiliations with places such as Florence Freeport Scioto Mills Lena and Freeport.
Real estate transfer records show Mrs Jane Moellenberndt conveying part of lot 3 block 30 Knowl ton's second addition to Harry Meyer for 1600 dollars.
A compact meeting of Smith D Atkins camp Sons of Veterans and John A Davis post members and potential recruits is set for tonight at city hall. The goal is to spark renewed interest in the order with plans for the camp’s future to be decided. Local old soldiers will attend in full G A R uniform with guest speakers and a smoker following refreshments.
A Bakersfield message reports signals from a cavern entombing six miners last Friday indicate the men are alive. Rescue progress is minimal and recovery efforts are unlikely. The incident occurred in Bakersfield, with Los Angeles noting the update on December 11.
Mrs J W Neff came back last night from a six weeks visit to Chicago. Mrs Beck and her daughter of Chicago are guests of C D Blanchard in this city. David Daly, Illinois Central conductor formerly running between here and Dubuque, now on the Chicago to Dubuque run, was in town briefly today on business.
A Hill named W L Hill in Bowie grows from 40 to over 180 pounds after a health turnaround. He credits Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds, saying after 12 bottles he gained weight and was cured. Guaranteed by Joseph Smuinert Druggest. Trial bottle free.
Brief item noting Christmas gifts for a person named Gale with a misspelled street address 200 Exchange St and a garbled Miss WeRSTHR, 128 lw. The readable elements point to a short personal notice or notice-like snippet from a local page.
A sale is set for Tuesday December 1st four miles northeast of Freeport. Included are horses cattle and farm machinery. Gh M Carnefix is the seller.
Senator Burrows denounces polygamy and polygamous cohabitation linking it to the Mormon hierarchy and Senator Smoot. He accuses the church leadership of crime defiance of state law and public morals, urging removal of any representative tied to the organization.
The Stephenson county King's Daughters held their annual meeting at First Presbyterian church with about fifty delegates and members from nearby towns. Mrs. J. A. Clark and Mrs. Ida Steenrod presided, officers were elected including recording secretary Mrs. Thomas Lennox and county secretary Mrs. Ida Steenrod, and resolutions were adopted in memory of international president and founder Mrs. Margaret Battone.
Col. William G. Dustin of Dwight Illinois and Col. George B. Abbott of Chicago arrived this afternoon and will attend the Sons of Veterans meeting tonight. A Rockford camp delegation is also expected to attend.
For twenty years W. L. Rawls of Bells Tennessee battled nasal catarrh. He reports the swelling and soreness inside his nose disappeared after applying Brucklen's Arnica Salve to the sore surface. He calls it the best salve in existence, 25 cents at Joseph Emmert's druggist.
Chicago forecast shows warmer conditions tonight and Wednesday. Sun sets at 7:19 p.m. with the sky darkening at 6:28 p.m. Local outlook indicates warmer temperatures with minor cloud cover and no precipitation reported.
Closing board of trade prices show May wheat at 79, May corn 44, May oats 36, January hogs 11. Remaining cattle and sheep quotes at Union Stock Yards list steady beef, mixed butchers five to six dollars, and sheep at 2.90 to 5.75, with 18 000 sheep and 25 000 hops noted. Advertisement lines urge Rocky Mountain Tea and Buckwheat flour with promotional rhymes.
The Freeport club held a well attended card party at their Stephenson street club house last evening for members and their ladies. Most of the evening was spent playing euchre, followed by a luncheon served to guests.
Miss Barret Bell and Walter Warner plan to wed tomorrow afternoon. The Rev. Ut. Co. Rehmidt will officiate at the home of the bride’s mother, Mrs. B. Bell, 406 Empire Street.
The Court of Honor will host a card party Thursday evening at Seitz hall. A dance and card party for members only will be staged by the Germania Society Thursday evening. The 14th annual B of RT dance and card party is set for January 1 at Lexington hall with Harris' orchestra providing the music.
Pearllodge and A. I. & A. M. elect officers for the year. Fat stock show crowds visit Chicago with D L Mitchell purchasing blooded stock. Community events include W C T U meetings, elocution class, a roller skating club, and a Saturday opera house dance with Carpenter's harp orchestra. Several residents move or visit Freeport, Rock Grove, and Minnesota. Reverend Boehmert fills the Evanston pulpit as Liston travels to Canton Ohio.
A brief classified item notes rubber boots priced 1.25 to 2.50 per pair and slippers at 50 cents a pair. The offer appears under a store listing for K. & WwW with a partial, OCR-like brand rendering.
A two story six room residence at the corner of Fifth avenue and Putty street is offered for sale. Inquiries may be made of H. A. Huenkenaeter at 17 Pleas We St Kitdal.
Special sale offers slightly used pianos from 125 dollars and up with monthly payments as low as four dollars. Organs in high top cases with mirrors start at 10 dollars and up with two dollar monthly plans. New pianos also on flexible terms. Largest stock in Freeport with reference to any bank.
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