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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1906
Page
4
Present Rug Gift Idea for Christmas Remembrance
Suggests purchasing floral or Oriental rugs as lasting gifts with Smyrna Axminster Velvet and Wilton Velvet options. Lists sizes and prices from $1.75 to $60 and notes room-size rugs from $12 to $60. Claims satisfaction and invites customers to look and buy, mentioning Bugs as a trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smyrna
Axminster
Wilton
Lena Happenings Show Visitors and a Private Marriage
Lena December notices include Mrs Lila Kipling visiting Freeport relatives, W H I M society event at Mrs A S Crotzer home with Africa program and Bessie Baldwin solo. Local residents Miss Dora Price marries Peter Reeder in a private ceremony. other visitors cited from Mason City, Chicago and Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena
Lila Kiplinger
Freeport
W. H. & I. M. Society of Amity Lutheran Church
A. S. Crotzer
Africa
Bessie Baldwin
M. I. King
Alice
W. HH. Goodrich
Pearl City
Wi Naramore
Mason City
W. P. Naramore
M. I. Taylor
Chicago
Miles White
Chas. Trowbridge
Anna Davenport
Indianapolis
G. M. Holley
Peter Reeder
Reeder & Lapp
Dora Price
Long Tennessee Fight Ends with Bucklen Salve Cure
W J Rawls of Bells Tennessee spent twenty years battling nasal catarrh. He reports that applying Bucklen's Arnica Salve to the sore inside his nose reduced swelling and soreness, which then disappeared and never returned. Described as the best salve in existence, 25 cents at Joseph Emmert's drugstore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Rawls
Bells, Tenn
Joseph Emmert
Lodge Elections At Court Mohawk Foresters 38197
Annual election of officers conducted by Court Mohawk 38197 Independent Order of Foresters last night. The order reports strong social and financial year with new members. reserve fund surpasses twelve million dollars. Elected officers include C P Guenther as Court Deputy and Treasurer, Louis Kuehner as Chief Ranger, W C Rubendall as Vice Chief Ranger, B A Janssen as Recording Secretary, Jed Guenther as Financial Secretary, F J O Rourk as Orator, Warren Clark as Organist, Drs Voigt and Smith as Court Physicians, J Boos as Senior Woodward, Louis Clark as Junior Woodward, Harry Meyers as Senior Beadle, A B Clark as Junior Beadle. Trustees Dr L Matter and Dr A E Smith. Finance Committee Frank Koenig and W C Rubendall. Installation set for second Wednesday in January. One candidate initiated last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court Mohawk
Order of Foresters
C. P. Guenther
Louis Kuehner
W. C. Rubendal
A. E. Smith
Frank Koenig
W. C. Rubendall
Trinity church Sunday School elects officers
The Sunday School of Trinity church elected officers for the year. New officers include Superintendent A B Wight, Assistant Superintendent John Walters, Secretary J K E Sensanbaugh, Treasurer John Bokemeier, Librarian L Eichelberger, Assistant Librarian Elmer Vangeblut, Organist Bertha Dickover, Assistant Organist Mrs George Derby, Chorister Mrs C C Anangst, Assistant Chorister Mrs William Wagner, Superintendent Primary Department Mayrs H Hichelberger, Assistant Superintendent Primary Department Mrs John Knapp, Superintendent Home Department Mrs Mary Garman, Assistant Superintendent Frame Department Mrs F J Miller. The Loyal Sunday school army plan was adopted for the coming year to boost results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Church
A. B. Wight
John Walters
J. KE. Sensanbaugh
John Bokemeier
L. Eichelberger
Elmer Vangeblut
Mayrs. H. Hichelberger
John Knapp
Mary Garman
F. J. Miller
Loyal Sunday School Army
Buckbee Re-elected Tebala Temple Heads Third Term
In Rockford on December 18 John T. Buckbee was re-elected Illustrious Potentate of Tebala temple. Illustrious Potentate Buckbee and officers including Willis M. Kimball as Chief Rabban and Dr. R. W. Finley as High Priest and Prophet were named. Imperial Council delegates Buckbee Camlin Garrett chosen. council meets in Los Angeles in May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockford
John T. Buckbee
Tebala Temple
Mystic Shrine
Buckbee
John T
Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic Officers Elected
In a city hall election the Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic chose officers: President Mrs Nellie Musser Senior Vice President Mrs Sophia Figeley Junior Vice President Mrs Florence Hart Treasurer Mrs Cora Salt Chaplain Mrs Helen Underwood Conductress Mrs Mary Gale Guide Mrs Alice Hoyman Delegates to May convention Mrs Olive Held Ettina Plummer Mrs Mary Brady Alternates Mrs Sawyer Mrs Florence Hart Mrs S Heyman Also elected for Freeport Royal Neighbors groups and G I A division at Odd Fellows hall with lists of officer roles and names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies of the
Order of Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic
City Hall
Nellie Musser
Sophia Figeley
Florence Hart
Cora Salt
Helen Underwood
Mary Gale
Alice Hoyman
Decatur
Olive Held
Ettina Plummer
Mary Brady
Sawyer
S. Heyman
B. of L.A
Odd[Fellows’ Hall
I. A. Kyle
Charles Reiger
N. A. Backuss
Willian Yordy
McCiavern
Walter Palmer
Benjamin Eson
Sentinel
William Smith
Church Social Outline Names Roles and Floral Lead
The article lists church officers including Vice President Mrs J B Fenton, Secretary Mrs Tf G Pratt, Treasurer Miss Sarah Brown, Organist Mrs A Snively, and floral department lead Mrs H Heeren. It notes an experience social is planned for next Wednesday evening at the church parlors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Fenton
Tf. G. Pratt
Sarah Brown
A. Snively
H. Heeren
Order of Mutual Protection to Elect Officers Tonight
The Order of Mutual Protection will elect officers this evening for the Freeport camp of Woodmen. Officers will be chosen this evening for the Freeport Woodmen camp in a local fraternal event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Order of Mutual Protection
Freeport
Water main break sinks street near Homer and Walnut
News of the day notes a ten inch water main burst at Homer and Walnut, causing a deep sunken area in the roadway. The hazard was unlit last evening and a farmer’s team fell into it but was freed without damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer and
Walnut Streets
Police Arrange Party for Police Ball at Masonic Temple
Night Captain Adam Wilkey and Officers George Frazier and William Reiger of the city force are arranging an annual police ball. No definite date yet, but it is expected to be held mid January at the Masonic Temple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adam Wilkey
George Frazier
William Reiger
Masonic Temple
Sheriff Milner Returns with Earl Raymer to Reformatory
Sheriff Milner has brought Earl Raymer back from Pontiac where he was sent to the reformatory. Mrs Otto Krehl entertained the German club yesterday afternoon for her birthday, hosting a five o'clock dinner and proving herself an excellent hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheriff Milner
Pontiac
Earl Raymer
Otto Krehl
Local boy Harold Norton under tonsil operation
Harold Northey, son of Mrs. William Northey of Shannon, was operated on yesterday afternoon by Drs Rideout and Clark for tonsillitis. He is reported to be getting along very well and is a nephew of FE J Stewart of this city, whom he is visiting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold
William Northey
Shannon
Adam Ate Not Drank From Eden, Rocky Mountain Tea Hint
Fragmentary lines mention Adam and Eden with a pun on what he ate versus drank. The verse references Rocky Mountain Tea and names Jos and Emmert, suggesting a playful or philosophical riff rather than a full narrative. No clear event or outcome is stated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adam
Eden
Rocky Mountain
Jos
Emmert
Shannon Correspondent Notes Local Travel and Visits
From Our Own Correspondent Shannon December 11 reports Mrs Ralph Coon traveling as a Freeport passenger. A S Babb visited Mt Carroll on business. W S Cowen arrived from Chicago for a brief stay. Mrs Dave Good and children visited relatives in Freeport, William Schouer and wife spent the week in Chicago. Mrs Henry Damman and children returned from Lanark, Mrs Margaret Ward of Silver Creek New York called on Shannon friends, Mrs Sadie Peeter of Mt Carroll spent time with old acquaintances. Miss Bessie Carbaugh visited Lanark relatives. Homer Weigle traveled as a Lanark passenger Saturday. Miss Jennie Franks Mrs Stephen son Prof Scott N H Grossman and Gertrude Begeman attended the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shannon
Ralph Coon
Freeport
A. S. Babb
Mt. Carroll
W. S. Cowen
Chicago
Dave Good
William Schouer
Henry Damman
Lanark
Margaret Ward
Silver Creek
N. Y
Sadie Peeter
Bessie Carbaugh
Homer Weigle
Jennie Franks
Stephenson
Prof
Scott
N. H. Grossman
Gertrude Begeman
Lanark Teachers Meeting and Freeport Visits
Mrs J Kraker and daughter Clara spent Saturday in Freeport while Neenah Prutzman also visited Freeport on Sunday. A S Babb Joe Warner and Frank Eby attended a Mt Carroll fair association meeting on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lanark
J. Kraker
Clara
Freeport
Neenah Prutzman
A. S
Babb
Joe Warner
Frank Eby
the Fair Association
Mt. Carroll
Local News Roundup From Harlem Corners
Harlem Corners reports visits from Mrs. Peter McGurk of Kent and George Harris of Tennessee with relatives. Francis Becker of Waterloo and John Becker of Spirit Lake connected with Mrs. H. Gassman. F Fluegle sold a horse in Freeport and Cliff Hart’s family visited Pleasant Hill. Woodman fairgoers from the area attended McConnell Saturday night. Upcoming Damascus services Sunday at 7 30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlem Corners
Peter McGurk
Kent
J. C. Sullivan
George Harris
Tenn
Frank
Damascus
Francis Becker
Waterloo
Ita
H. Gassman
F. Fluegle
Gordon
Freeport
Flu
Shooting Match Planned At Everts In December
Everts notes a shooting match scheduled for Friday December 21. John Brookman has traveled to Pekin Illinois to visit relatives. Henry Klinger and his companion visited Mr and Mrs I Klinger on Sunday. George Dilly spent Saturday with Fred Lamm who has recently returned from months in the western states. John Gartman of Rockford visited Mr and Mrs John Hare. John Auer Jr was seen on the streets last Thursday. The blacksmith reports heavy horse shoing work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everts
John Brookman
Pekin
Ill
Henry Klinger
Friend
I. Klinger
George Dilly
Freeport
Fred Lamm
John Auer, Jr
From Our Own Correspondent Elerey News Byte
Mrs E Richards and six others traveled to Freeport on Saturday. E Richards shipped a carload of sheep to Chicago Monday evening. Norma Fye slowly improves from a long illness. Mrs W Agney visited Lena mother Mrs Babcock on Sunday. Lewis Wagner works for Frank Knauff at Freeport. Eva McLain and Maud Richards attended a Lena lecture Saturday. Tillie Death visited Freeport Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Babcock
Lena
Lewis Wagner
Frank Knauff
Freeport
Eva McLain
Maud Richards
Tillie Death
A Western Wonder Grows as Hill Doubles Weight in Bowie
W. L. Hill, once 90 pounds and coughing from consumption, reports dramatic recovery after using Dr King s New Discovery for consumption coughs and colds. From 99 pounds to over 180, he claims a complete cure after 12 bottles. Guaranteed by Joseph Emmert Druggest. 50c and 1.00 Trial bottle free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowie
Tex
W. L. Hill
Dr. King
Joseph Emmert
Homemade Christmas Gift Watch at 167 Stephenson Street
A brief notice lists 167 Stephenson Street as the watch window for homemade Christmas gifts dated December 12. The entry notes a local home craft sale or display without further details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephenson Street
Public Sale Notice Near Freeport December First
Public sale slated for Tuesday December 1 four miles northeast of Freeport includes horses farm machinery and other property. Conducted by G. M. Carnefix. Auction location and terms to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
G. M. Carnefix
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