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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1905
Page
7
Regular correspondence in Ridott reports funerals for Mr Griffen and birth events, visits from Freeport and Rockford residents, M W A officers elected, revival meetings at U B church, and local marriages including Wm Rote and Miss Marcella Cole. Also lists pupils with perfect attendance for December 1905 and various travelers and visitors from Freeport, Davis, Spokane, and Chicago.
Winneshiek area residents report visitors and travels. Mr and Mrs Joseph Gramley and Mrs J V Fortner attended a conference in Orrville Ohio with plans to spend winter in Pennsylvania. Mrs Fortner will visit Ohio friends for weeks. Samuel Markel and Walter Moss visited Davis and McConnell with friends. Oscar Myers spent Sunday in Davis. Mattie Resh of Iowa returns home today after visiting Jacob Myers. Irene Markel visited Berlin. Charles Landolt entertained Freeport friends. Mile, sister of Mrs Henry Pfile, died in Freeport. Clayton Markel returned from Iowa. Borchardt will move to Freeport this week. Walter Moss started Rawleigh wagon sales in the county. John Rote of Dakota visited Wm Bokenmeier. Jake Myers and family visited Freeport. Ethel Hickory returned from Pearl City. Roy Weckerly moved into the Crotzer house vacated by Roy Decry.
Petition to probate will and various estate matters are listed. Includes conservatorship for John I Dunn, report of sale of real estate, publication notices for multiple estates, claims checks dated December 1905, insanity petition regarding Jennie Roberts, inventory orders for Charles Oxley, guardianship report for Maggie Caldwell, and homestead petition for John Rapean.
Funeral services for the late Frank Raymond Meigs will be held tomorrow afternoon at the family residence 27 Stephenson street. Rev. Fredrick J. Bate of Grace Episcopal church will conduct the rites. The remains will be placed in a vault owned by H. F. Hawke, the uncle of the deceased, until spring due to the absence of a brother.
The Y P A of the English Lutheran church met at Miss Sadie Leid s High street home last evening with many members present. The gathering included games and music and refreshments were served. The next meeting will be December 27 in the church parlors.
A meeting to organize a Young Men's Republican club will be held tonight at the rooms of the Republican County club. W. E. Zuppan of Rockford and several local speakers will give addresses.
M. B. Marvin sold a lot in Winneshiek addition to George Ruston for 1400 dollars. H. B. Lilley sold lots 6 and 7 in block 1 of Meyer's addition to George Ruston for 2000 dollars.
Miss Maggie Mapes daughter of Mr and Mrs Jacob Mapes of Silver Creek is engaged to Elsa Martin. The wedding is planned for December 21 at the bride’s parents home.
Miss Ida Wingert is on the sick list along with Louise Schadle also reported unwell. Miss Mary Gordon is indisposed.
General secretaries representing Elgin Freeport De Kalb Galena Janesville and Belvidere will assemble in the city for a conference tomorrow to discuss plans and cooperation among branches.
The annual election of officers for St. John’s Sunday school will be held in the church parlors tomorrow evening. All teachers are requested to attend.
A. C. Knorr and about fifteen men completed a week long trip to the Panhandle region of Texas. The party traveled together and returned with a report on their excursion.
Freeport Lodge of Perfection will meet tomorrow evening at seven o'clock sharp for business.
H J Moogk of Moogk's recounts discovering a long Havana filled Chico cigar made in Binghamton by Wadsworth Bros. He bought a batch and now offers 5000 at a time to meet rising demand. The piece also notes John S Harpster's tailoring shop selling winter suits at 25 to 30 dollars, highlighting up-to-date styles and quality.
Addison J Dame of West Freeport Stephenson County Illinois seeks discharge from debts under bankruptcy law. He states adjudication occurred July and surrender of property. requests no discharge except legally excluded debts. Hearing set January 16 1906. notice to creditors via Freeport Journal. Clerk D A Callahan Deputy.
Notice lists rental options with rooms and board. Details mention a house with barn at 233 American Street, furnace and bath, inquiries directed to Mrs. Bioyeur at 220 North Galena Avenue. Includes dates and multiple terse rental items.
A list of social dances and gatherings spans December and January. Prof. Dawson hosts social dances at Lexington hall and other venues, with Germania society Christmas tree events, Midwinter parties at Freeport and Elks halls, machinists and Margaret's guild activities, plus a special county transfer election on January 16.
At the Y M C A a December 17 men’s meeting with KB M Cobb and Blain. December 18 senior course by Ramon Reyes Lata. December 24 men’s meeting by Car 0. Country man from Chicago. January 1 Kawin Brush Co. magicians. January 21 men’s meeting BE M Cobb Blain Stanley I Krebs star course. February 11 men’s meeting & M Cobb Elgin February 18 men’s meeting Sylvester A Long Dayton C. February 28 Herbert I Gope star course Salisbury’s orchestra. Star course week 18 men’s meeting Kh M Cobb gin
AT THE GRAND OPERA HOUSE Dec 18 When Women Love Dec 14 Porter J White in Faust Dec 20 The County Chairman Dec 26 In Old Virginia Dec 26 Cousin Kate ict 2 Keva Tanguay in The Sambo rl.
A Cherokee Indiana man, CO F Collier, suffered extreme kidney disease with backache and depression. He credits Electric Bitters with restoring his health and recommends the tonic for weak kidneys liver or stomach. Joseph Emmert, druggist, guarantees the remedy at 60 cents.
Filigree items in assorted pieces offered for sale with a note of holiday gift potential. Call 210 Carroll St in the forenoon hours 12 to 2. Roy's fur lined cap priced at 65 cents available at the Golden Eagle forenoon sale 12 to 6.
Former business owner announces reopening at a new location opposite the old stand. He invites all former customers to visit the new shop. The notice is concise and directed to local readers familiar with the previous business.
A closing out sale to make room for upholstering work offers discounts of 20 to 50 percent on secondhand furniture and items including bedroom suites, dressers, tables, beds, chairs, carpets, and pictures. The sale runs one week beginning Saturday December 2 at 166 Steph. St. Phone 786.
A local advert urges readers to select initial handkerchiefs while stock remains full offering options for both ladies and men.
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