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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1907
Page
4
Page Emerick Barrett & Com Tewelry etc. H A Hillmer Co Contd and Wood. Too Taste Classity. Behmidt Waehlin Pfetiler Shoes. Bi & WoC Oth. Duer Foll Dry Goods. Fla Read Dry Goods Majestic Moving Pictures.
A stream of names visits Freeport from Winslow Warren Rutland Rockford Polo Dixon Darlington Wis and other places. Notables include Dr Paul Burrell W H Glasgow L L Peterson J A Johnson E T Lawler M M Kieckner Mrs R G Shumway L F Lawrie and many others visiting friends or conducting business during the day. Several returns from trips to Chicago Belvidere and Vermilion plus travel notes to Decatur Fair Haven and New Orleans mark the social exchanges.
A change to the Christmas program sends baskets with a family dinner to the homes of the poor instead of inviting children to dine at the settlement. Donations of chickens, meats, butter, tea, coffee, sugar, cranberries, and other foods are welcomed, with candy fruits and presents for the Christmas tree. Deliveries due Monday for distribution Tuesday.
A wagon loaded with seltzer bottles exploded this morning as Walter Saenger drove and the Lichtenberger horse pulled away causing the shafts to contact the load. The blast startled the horse and caused a loud explosion.
The funeral of the late Miss Bridgel Kealey will be held tomorrow morning at 9 o'clock from the home of Phonis Cummisford on Monteres street and at 650 Troy St. Mieryvis church, the day. Father Leydon to officiate. The pallbearers will be: Barney Coyle, James Darrah, James McGettrick, Michael Kennedy, Michael Vail and James Ryan.
The degree staff of Miinvis lodge No 269 will meet in the K of G hall Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock.
Sunday dinner seating at Solt's Chocolate Shop invites patrons to reserve a table. Includes event note for 21sd 21 and related seating details.
Friends of Freeport residents attending the University of Illinois at Urbana will be hosted at a college dance and reception in Lexington hall on Monday night December 23. The event, under the Freeport Illinois club, will honor athletes including F C Van Hook, H H Green, WF Lindberg, and K E Hellstrom. Gibler's orchestra will provide music for seven pieces.
Freeport camp of Modern Woodmen of America elected officers Thursday evening including Venerable Consul Phos Deemer Advisor W J Burdick Clerk AL L Gilbert Bankers TT Rirkendall Escort William Cantril Watchman Charles Brietenstein Sentry A J Paul Manager three years J Byartman Physicians TDColl Mease WooR Peek Woo OFL election Women’s Catholic Order of Foresters names Chief Ranger Eliza Murphy and other officers Recording secretary Mary Kleckner notes Financial secretary Catherine Wilson Treasurer Sarah O’Rourke Trustees Margaret O’Connor Hannah Hornberger Mary McSherry Medical examiner Dr R A Burns Delegate to Detroit Mary T Goodwin Alternate Mary Kleckner Eagles to elect next Tuesday Excelsior lodge Masons to confer M M degree tonight.
J A Holmes chief of the technologic branch of the United States Geological Survey warns of the national crisis in fuel use. He reports half of coal remains underground, water wasted, and forest fires destroying more lumber than is used. He urges immediate, efficient conservation to sustain American industry and cheaper fuels.
The last meeting of the year for the Jewel Birthday club was held yesterday on Grove street with Mrs. William Stans. Members presented her a gold bracelet and enjoyed refreshments. Eighteen meetings were held this year. the next gathering will be in January with Mrs. William Schlott.
At the K C Club rooms yesterday ladies enjoyed a pleasant afternoon at cards. Prizes went to Mrs Manion Mrs Kahley Mrs Charles McCarthy with a consolation prize to Mrs Edward McSherry.
Mrs C Shoemaker gave a banquet last evening at six o clock to the Nurses Training school members of the sanatorium. The repast was followed by an entertainment for the nurses and the faculty.
In the Greater Pittsburgh project, Pittsburg and Allegheny City faces bank and church name changes to prevent confusion. The United Presbyterian and Presbyterian denominations are most affected, as many church names include denomination terms. A meeting of the Allegheny Presbytery will decide on a plan, with possible court action if needed.
The session of the First Presbyterian Church met on Tuesday and reselected the former trustees Morgan, John Waddell and Co. S. Barrett for continued fiduciary duties.
A request notes buying embroidered house slippers for Boc at Schmidt, Wachlind Pfiffer's store. The item details include a style described as beautiful. No further payment or delivery data is provided.
In Rockford a court attenders crowd witnessed a feigned retreat by two Freeport women deemed undesirable citizens. Judge Louison ordered the women to leave for Freeport after a private session following a brief hearing for Elizabeth Rau and Tessie Barnes.
The lineup for the Wisconsin Tlli nois basketball game during Christmas week features local university players. Illinois Wisconsin Selmelzle forward Hoefer Slanke forward Wagner Hivelvo center Steenrod McCool guard Jones Schoeffel guard Bulis.
In Freeport a vivid warning about indigestion haunts readers as a skeletal image of overindulgence. An ad touts Vinol as a liver and digestive tonic that rebuilds strength, improves appetite, and aids digestion, with Druggist Joseph Bonnert of Freeport endorsing its efficacy and offering a money back guarantee.
Miss Ethel Spangler of Rock City and Marl Mitchell of Dakota married Thursday at 2 p.m. in the Parsonage of Imsbury M oE church by Rev. Ray C. Harker.
An advertisement touts a cure for Brights disease diabetes rheumatism gout gravel and kidney nervous problems claiming a pill will cure the body with no work. It offers 100 proof of postal return and prepaid handling with price SiN boxes 2.50 and a positive guarantee but provides no credible medical basis.
A local notice announces a sale of 50e infant soft sole shoes in dozens of fanny styles. The listing references Schmidt Wach lin Pfeiffer and notes a deadline labeled 12-13d 10t.
The board of supervisors finished its December meeting and adjourned to the first Tuesday in February. Routine business was conducted. The county farm superintendent’s report was read and placed on file. Reports from the poor farm and coroner’s accounts were adopted. The Erin and Kent bridges were discussed and per diem and mileage approved.
Rudolph Leckington spent the day in Lena at the county seat. The Geidon Stock Co. will begin a week long engagement here Monday night after earlier success. Local business men offer coupons with cash purchases. ten cents extra buys a good seat. Mrs Hollis Leckington visited Freeport to see her sister Mrs Charles Gilbert. Choir leader G N Baldwin, at Amity Lutheran, was presented a clock by choir members after twenty years. Birthday club members visited Freeport to celebrate Mrs Alice Wasson. George Unapegst and Miss Jessie Unangst of Center Point stayed with G W Miller. Mr and Mrs Levi Erwin of Kent visited their daughter. Will Lyons spent the day at the county seat. Mrs R E Fate transacted business at Freeport.
In Janesville Wisconsin on December 12 the Janesville Athletic Club hosted its second carnival drawing over 400 spectators. In the eight round 135 pound bout Shine Reed of Freeport faced Kid Lucca of Chicago. Lucca pressured early but Reed matched him and in the final rounds looked to force a draw. Officials ruled Lucca winner as Reed pressed for a late rally.
A local offer highlights a pair of nurses shoes priced at 1.50 with hand turned opening and heel rubbing. The notice notes availability at the EF. & W. store dated December 1.
An advertisement asserts most prescriptions for stomach trouble arise from a weak stomach and promises Mi-o-na will strengthen stomach muscles and improve digestion. It offers a money back guarantee by Wm. Fl Jung to refund 50 cent boxes if it does not cure all claimed effects.
Teachers Institute will be held in Lena with a full program including social period opening exercises and sessions on the school library practical teaching chapters 12 and 13 and observations and suggestions. Notable participants include Mrs Al Montague Miss Winoaie Ming Miss Sue Wilson Mr James B. Klontz and Mr Reuben By Tiffany with the next institute planned for Rock Grove in January.
A terse wedding notice lists Johnny Kleth of Freeport as licensed to marry Verna Barnes. The brief item notes no further details such as dates or locations.
Le Raysville New York merchant O Woolever proclaims the salve cures piles sores wounds burns and abrasions. He claims it was used over ten years ago and now lists 25 cents at Joseph Emmert’s drug store as the price.
Local ad notes slippers available at the fk and W for all family members. Details on sizes and stock not provided. Prompt mentions gift options but lacks specific names, prices, or event dates.
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