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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1908
Page
4
The Freeport Journal is awarded a label by the International Typographical Union in recognition of employing Union labor in its mechanical departments.
A stream of short notes records residents and visitors in Freeport and nearby towns. C R Stroh of Oregon and E O Guggger at Baileyville, Delia Tice returning from Polo, H C Best in Woosting, W E Harlow at Rockford, D W Egan of Byron calling in Freeport, A H Wieman on a Chicago business trip, Sanford Collins off to Chicago, Mrs F J Sheply and baby visiting Dixon, Miss Mary Hart of Aurora visiting Freeport, J H McNulty hosting his Aurora sister, Mary Mannering visiting Milledgeville, F A Raubenheimer traveling to Forreston, A H Eisenhower back from Amboy, Ada Treadwell leaving for Amboy, Mrs Ada Treadwell to Amboy then Springfield, Mrs Laura Buswell back in Polo, Rosalie Taylor from Lena in Springfield, Mrs George Binder visiting daughter in Kent, Mr Snyder improving, Mrs A E Schulein of Rockford and Nettie Waterman of San Jose guests, Mrs Thomas Kyle returning from Addison, Edward E Pressler from Pennsylvania visiting Dubuque and Orangeville.
A special Busy Bee Rebekah lodge meeting is set for 8 o clock tonight at Stephenson lodge rooms. Miss Harriet Miller hosts the Brink nan Had ler millinery employer at her home this evening. Euchre will be played. Mr and Mrs William Barron plan to set up housekeeping in their Shawnee and Benton street dwelling.
Miss Roush of Lena spoke at Elder William Brewster chapter in Knowlton home on Household Utensils of the Colonists. The paper will be printed tomorrow. Mrs Cobb presented on Customs of Colonial Times and Mrs Tiffany read The Courtship of Miles Standish.
Mayor Olson of Moline issues annual safety orders for coasting areas and designates protected streets. Police receive directive to assign a sentinel at each street corner where coasters cross street car tracks to avert accidents.
Superintendent W. L. Steele of the Galesburg schools will address Freeport High School in the assembly room this evening at 8 o'clock. The talk is part of a series arranged by the board of education for patrons and teachers, with no admission charge.
John F Daly local agent for the Northwestern will travel to Chicago in the morning to attend an illustrated lecture on the handling of inflammables and high explosives. The session is conducted under the Northwestern road’s auspices for the instruction of their employees.
Chief Silk warns any boy throwing a snowball will be arrested and prosecuted. He says the offense contravenes city ordinances and will trigger legal action.
A fragmented item notes pork roast priced at 10c and references Mann's Sausage factory with unclear details about a Pamir cbrans side. The readable text is sparse and lacks concrete events or dates.
Kuehner Prophet Order of Redmen Ereeport Camp of Woodmen retains A. L. Gilbert as clerk. R. D. Kuehner named Prophet, Douglas Pattison Sachem, R. S. Burt Senior Sagamore, Charles Herrmann Junior Sagamore, F. J. O'Reurk Chief of Records, A. H. Wieman Keeper of Wampum, trustees W. C. Milner O. N. Bull George Frazier. Next meeting set for Christmas Eve with no session, chiefs to meet in January for degree work planning.
A. L. Gilbert was re elected clerk of Freeport camp Modern Woodmen of America after ten years of service. Thomas Deemer was re elected venerable council. A full slate of officers was announced including Adviser J B Artman Banker E L Rubendall and other posts. Installation is set for the second Thursday in January with an oyster supper for members and wives. The Woman's Catholic Order of Foresters also elected officers led by inner Ranger Mrs A F Lichten er and Recording Secretary Mrs Mary G Kleckner.
E D Allington of Freeport was chosen high priest and prophet at Tebala Temple Nobles of the Mystic Shrine during the Rockford annual meeting held Wednesday evening. Other officers named include Illustrious potentate C J Seymour and chief rabban T B Tullock with several assistants and council representatives listed.
United Spanish War Veterans Yeomen of America and the DO K KK hold annual elections tonight. The L A tn the O R C met this afternoon to elect officers.
Funeral services for the late W. W. Brady were held this morning at the family home on South Galena avenue before interment at Mt. Carroll. Knightly honors were rendered by the Pariots Militant of the T. O. O. B. Pallbearers included active members John A. Gale, J. A. Dickover, A. L. Linder, H. Erwin, William Nestlerode, WHH Hime, with honorary pallbearers J. G. Wise, Dr. BR. A. Arnold, Dr. A. KE, Smith, A. Roberto, P. Holmes, and Frank B. Koenig.
John Cromwell was arrested on cruelty to animals charge and brought before Magistrate Bentley. He was fined 60 and costs but could not pay, so the sheriff took him to county jail. The complaint alleges he drove an old infirm maimed disabled horse.
Last night between 11 and 12 a gas machine in the basement of the Billerbeek block near Spring and South Galena caused a small blaze by igniting nearby woodwork. Fire department was alerted but arrived after the fire was out. Damage described as normal.
Magistrate Bently issued an order to destroy the roulette wheel and bird cage seized in the gambling raid led by Chief Silke. The sheriff will supervise the burning of the gambling paraphernalia.
Rockford December 11 The high school debating society held a regu lar meeting on the resolution Football is an Intemperate Form of Athletics The negative won 3 to 2 Judge James H Cartwright of Oregon Prof F F E Calland of Beloit college and Prof R B Scott of Wisconsin university were named as judges Principal C P Briggs will invite them The program includes merit talks local speakers and musical numbers by high school groups and the band
Mr and Mrs John Trunck hosted the Industrial club and their husbands at their North Galena avenue residence. The ladies group meets twice monthly to discuss home affairs and enjoy gatherings where families join after host duties. Cards for adults, games for children, and an appetizing luncheon completed the delightful evening.
Miss Bertha Poor and George P. Ewing of Freeport were united in marriage Thursday at 5 PM at the bride's home at Chicago Street and Clark Avenue. Rev. Frank S. Delo performed the ceremony. The couple plans a short honeymoon before making their home in Freeport. Relatives and close friends attended. The bride, Mrs. King, has lived in Freeport a little over a month after moving from Orangeville. The groom is an Illinois Central employee and a recent Freeport resident.
Miss Blanche Gilleas daughter of the late Michael Gilleas a longtime Illinois Central railroad figure wed Frank Henry Jones of Memphis Tennessee on Wednesday in a quiet Los Angeles ceremony. Owing to Mr Gilleas death the widow and daughter have led a subdued life in Los Angeles. The Woman's Relief Corps plans a card party tomorrow evening at the G A R hall with public invited.
Rev. Mr. Lyles of Lovington Alabama has been engaged by the program committee to deliver the evening address at Lena on January 18 during the farmers institute held concurrent with the Freeport meeting.
Mrs Fred Vickers and her children extend thanks to neighbors and friends for sympathy after their bereavement.
Farmers and stockbreeders from three counties attended the third annual Shorthorn sale at the Enterprise livery barn under the Tri County Shorthorn Breeders Association. Auctioneers Carey M. Jones and Eli McNames of Chicago led bidding on 51 animals including 30 bulls and 21 cows with calves. Record prices ranged from 40 to 315 dollars, featuring animals named Othello Maid, Golden Grace, Scottish Victor, Ury King, Red Emperor, Roan Emperor, Sporty Boy, and Prince Edward among others, with buyers from Davis, Lena, Winnebago, and Rockford.
The Young Woman Workers of the First Presbyterian church announce securing graduate nurse Miss Dorothea Taylor to assist physicians on charity cases. She will work under Chicago visiting nurse regulations, headquartered at Settlement Home, with a committee from local groups. The project aims to supplement hospitals, care the sick unable to access skilled attendance, and teach simple sanitation. It is an experimental program with potential to become permanent social work.
Leo F. Zelinaki of 68 Gibson St Buffalo New York says he cured a severe cold sore with Bucklen's Arica Salve by applying once daily for two days until all trace vanished. The product is sold under guarantee at Jos Emmert's drug store for 2 65 cents. Read the Journal's want column.
At the YMCA last night the preachers led by Captain Markley defeated the previously undefeated All-Professionals in three straight games 21 11, 21 3, and 21 13. A small audience watched as the hoodoo shifted in favor of the clergy with the next two league matchups scheduled for 8 o'clock featuring Booke vs Dustman and Baker vs Neidigh. Public invited.
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