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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1906
Page
4
The piece notes Mr. Dooley’s growing wit and charm as his new series appears in the Chicago Sunday Record-Herald. It highlights sharp takes on Me Young Frind Count Boney's Love Affairs and The President's Activities, promising enduring quotability for Dooley’s thousands of admirers.
Lanark post office investigators looked into parties enclosing written matter with merchandise prepaid at the fourth class rate. One Lanark man confessed guilt and paid a $10 fine. a nearby young woman also faced the same penalty. Postmaster to open all packages to prevent concealed writings. Two cent stamps cost less than ten dollar bills.
W. L. Rawls of Bells Tennessee battled nasal catarrh for twenty years. He reports swelling and soreness inside the nose vanished after applying Bucklen's Arnica Salve to the sore surface. The salve is advertised as the best and available for 25 cents at Joseph Emmert's drugstore.
At Embury next Sunday evening Evangelist Charles Spencer Tate of Chicago founder of St Pauls Industrial Mission of America assisted by K Sakai noted Japanese singer will address the service. Tate preaches to rich and poor alike while Sakai scrubbed his way through Moody Institute and studied vocal lessons for soul saving. Nels Rylander national treasurer of the Gideons expects to attend and participate. Residents and visiting Gideons in Freeport and Commercial Traveling Men's Association members are invited.
The German TI sixth hour class presented a play this afternoon with a cast including Elizabeth Freidank her mother Frau Freidank Lina Steenrod Frau Werner Reinhard Werner Myrtle Kieckner Tima Jungkunz Donald Breed Volkmar Herr Steinbach Heiorich Wagner William McCall Dwight Riner Clarence Young Dick Fry Helen Sprattler and Renee Jimenes.
The First Presbyterian Church ladies host an New England supper this evening marking the first social gathering since repairs and redecorations. Supper at six, a 7 thirty musical by Messrs Lawyer and Rotzler in the auditorium. Silver bank offering for home missions. Members urged to attend. a thoroughly good time anticipated.
Archie Hahn of the Milwaukee Athletic club plans a return to the national championship next August at the Jamestown fair. After a defeat in New York last fall due to illness, he hopes to try again before retiring. He is doing light training at home and will represent his club in indoor meets this winter.
The fourth annual police department ball is scheduled for January 29 at the Masonic temple. Gibler's Orchestra has been hired to perform. Committee members Adam Wilkey George Frazier and William Reiger lead arrangements for a large and elaborate event.
Reginald Martin, bound for Los Angeles on New Year’s Day, will present a farewell recital at Grace Church Wednesday evening December 19. He will perform pieces from his prior recital programs on request if submitted by Monday morning. Miss Margaret Fry assists, and the concert is expected to stand among the series’ best.
The Woman's club will hold its regular meeting on December 15 with Judge A J Clarity of Lena speaking on Juvenile Court Work. Attendees are urged to bring or send money for the county farm Christmas tree fund, as funds are short and this is the last meeting until December 20.
Shoemaker Automobile Company opened offices today in the Wilcoxson building. A factory on Exchange Street is planned to be ready after the first of the year, with an initial output of fifty automobiles at a price of $2,000 each. A substantial workforce will be employed, expanding as business warrants.
After the Thursday night prayer service at the First Presbyterian church a congregational meeting elected trustees for the coming year. The incumbents were re elected: Joseph Emmert P R Thompson and Addison Bidwell.
A correction states that last evening reports of water mains bursting at Walnut and Homer streets were mistaken. The street commissioner's statement was misinterpreted leading to unnecessary alarm. no water mains burst and the water company is not to blame.
Fire department rushed to the rear of the Billerbeck stables on Spring Street around six o clock last evening after a call about a large fire. It was later found that bakery staff were burning old baskets and boxes and someone mistook the smoke for a major blaze.
General Superintendent FF B Harriman of the Illinois Central system passed through here this.
A report notes a morning schedule around 6 85 oclock when a private car was attached to the fast mail train No 5. The lines controlled by the company were to be maneuvered as described in the fragment.
Mary Peterson of Ridott was taken into custody this morning by Officer Rummelhagen on a vagrancy charge. Needing to address complaints of loitering near the post office, the janitor led to police submission. a hearing is scheduled for Wednesday at 10 in Magistrate Bentley's court.
A number of aldermen examine the Jackson street sewer area this afternoon amid ongoing controversy. It is understood Mr. Rockey will present a plan to resolve the issues to everyone’s satisfaction.
Patrols were sent to 6S Wins low street this afternoon to locate a child who had wandered from home and could not name his street. The youngster was brought to the police station where his father collected him shortly after arrival.
St Catherine's guild hosts a chicken pie supper from 6 to 8 pm Friday December 21 at the vacant Huenkemeier store room between South Galena avenue and Walnut street on Stephenson Street.
Eighth grade boys from city schools compete in a spelling contest this evening at the Y M C A parlors with elaborate prizes for the winners.
Directors of the gas company and city council members will hold another meeting this evening at the mayor s office in City Hall.
Mr and Mrs Henry Pontius announce the birth of a baby boy adding to their family. The newborn represents a joyful growth moment for the Pontius household as relatives share in the cheerful event.
The Dramatic society of Grace Episcopal church hosted an evening at K. G. hall with vocal and instrumental selections by Miss Margaret Fry Miss Rockey Mrs Oyler Edwin Rotzler and Reginald Martin. Cibler's orchestra provided music for an informal dance afterward and St Catherine's guild supplied refreshments.
The Germania Society held a largely attended gathering last evening with Edward Gilbert's orchestra providing music for dancing. Favors were awarded to Mrs. H. B. Lilly and G. B. Winters for first place, Mrs. John Martin and Louis Moersch for second, and Miss Etta Emrich with J. W. Benston as runners up.
A largely attended card party at Seitz hall last evening honored members and friends. Prizes went to the first place team Mrs. Fred Southwick and Peter Baltzer, second to Mrs. Walter Smith and Frank Lerch, and third to Mrs. Katherine Koehler and Charles Seyfarth.
The G I A to the B of L bk held a largely attended card party yesterday afternoon in Od Fellows hall. The game of the afternoon was euchre and favors were awarded to Mrs. Anna Carey first, Mrs. N A Backus second, and Mrs. Belle Lynn third.
Gilbert's orchestra will furnish the music for a dance this evening at Rockford by the students of Rockford college. It is a select affair and the orchestra members feel elated at being chosen to play.
A reflective verse fragment questions what Adam ate rather than drank in Eden. It imagines consequences of a differently chosen diet, referencing Rocky Mountain Tea and attributing the quip to Jos. Emmert in a journal want column.
Centennial, Dec. 19. Wil Brillhart marketed hogs at Felroy last week. Lewis Koertner attended his uncle's sale near West Point on Tuesday. Charles and Raymond Winters left for Freeport to spend the winter with Mr. and Mrs. Simon Winters. Henry and Walter Geiser were guests of their uncle George Ortmeier near Freeport. Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Koertner and son Herold spent a few days in Chicago. The oyster supper at the Silberman home Wednesday evening was well attended. Prof. Hirsh of Charles City will speak for Charles City college at the German M. B. church Sunday evening, Dec. 16.
A note of gratitude expresses thanks to friends and neighbors for kindness during a bereavement. Special thanks are given to the members of the 5h. OF in Mrs. FRANK SKILLEN for their support.
Pitcher Joseph Miller arrived this afternoon from his Tron Mountain home in Michigan and will spend the winter in the city.
W L Hill, once 99 pounds, claims massive gain to over 180 after using Dr King s New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds. He states doctors gave up on him. after 12 bottles weight more than doubled and he is cured. Guaranteed by Joseph Emmert Druggest with trial bottle free.
A notice appears to invite readers to view a window display of homemade Christmas gifts at 167 Stephenson Street.
A public sale is announced for Tuesday December 18 four miles northeast of Freeport. The item list includes horses cattle and farm machinery. Sale conducted by G. M. Carneflex.
A limited time package offers six months of Leslie's Weekly Judge and Judge's Library sent to one address for 3.85. Individual prices are Tessie's Weekly 4.00 per year Judge 5.00 and Judge's Library 1.00. The deal, about 13 cents weekly, makes a strong gift. Remit to Judge Company 25 Fourth Ave New York City.
A page of classifieds lists multiple property offers and requests: sale of a modern house with a barn near the city center at Jackson and Adams streets. furnished room for rent on Exchange street. a new seven room house on ark avenue with modern improvements. a nine room house for rent on Exchange street with inquiry through Metory. another house at Galena street. a bid to buy a centrally located house near a streetcar. an old fashioned bureau wanted. a boy’s work-for-board position at the King's Daughters Employment agency on Stephenson Street.
Eight large factories in capital of 2,000,000. GEO A STEMM Factory Representative at 78 Galena Street opposite the New York Hotel. Store hours include Monday and Saturday evenings.
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