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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1905
Page
8
A local store advertises low prices on staples with a money back guarantee. Potatoes priced by the bushel, lard at nine cents per pound, corn starch five cents per package, and a blanket refund if not satisfactory.
United Brethren church pastor Rev F M Davis will conduct a patriotic service tonight at 7 30 o clock. Grand Army of the Republic and Spanish American War veterans will attend. Program includes readings by Miss Mabel Love Miss Emma Fry and Orpha Fenton, solos and quartet pieces, closing with Onward Christian Soldiers and benediction.
Miss Alice Barron of Shannon is ill at St Francia hospital. Mrs Henry Fisher of Oak and Broadway streets is reported ill. Miss Anna Hefty of Monroe was operated on at the White Sanatorium yesterday. Mrs H Armonds of New Glarus was operated on at the White Sanatorium yesterday and is recovering. Mrs Harvey Black of Florence was operated on this morning at Globe hospital by Drs Peck Voigt and Burns.
Mr Cobb presents an illustrated lecture at the Y M C A tomorrow at 3 30 on From Damascus to Nazareth with Q A after. He is an engaging speaker and previous visits drew large crowds. Over 300 men expected. arrangements made for seating and the Association quartet provides special music. Admission is free.
Senor Lala author lecturer and publicist appearing Monday for the second YMCA Star course reading his subject They People World His views said superb his lecture promises variety to satisfy the most exacting Reserved seat sale last night was large and continues today Less than half the seats in the house are reserved Single admission 50c including reserved seat
John Newman transfers west 24 feet of lot 4 block 44 to Woodimnanse Manufacturing for 1500 dollars. Thomas Rockey conveys lot 12 block 28 Knowlton's second addition for 2000 dollars. William Trembor deeds lot 5 block 8 Lichtenberger's addition to Mrs. Etta Mae Branen for 300 dollars. Frank J. Natzel transfers lot in Knowlton's second addition to Jacob M. Piper. payment details not fully shown.
Morning trains from the north and west carried crowded Christmas shoppers bound for Freeport. The Dodgeville line was especially full, promising local merchants a boost from suburban trade.
At a Trades and Labor council meeting last evening a plan was approved to admit a member of the Ministerial association as a council delegate and to send one council member to ministerial association meetings.
Early trains from Freeport bring visitors to Chicago for the stock show opening. Excursion rates attract about thirty people from Freeport and nearby areas taking advantage of the deal.
The annual ceremonial of the Dramatic Order Knights of Khorassan will be held at Lexington Hall next Monday afternoon and evening. A large class will be initiated and members will be present from many surrounding towns.
The next regular meeting of the Ministerial association will be held Monday evening at 7 o'clock at the Y M C A parlor. George Dippel of the Trades and Labor council will address the meeting.
Chas. G. Steffen reports renewed mining interest at Cialena and surrounding areas. A lead-bearing body was located at Hazel Green with promising results anticipated.
Leslie Phillips a machinist at Illinois Central shops had his left ring finger severely crushed yesterday at work. He will be laid up for several days.
A brief meeting of the Board of Education was held last evening. The board approved the estimates of the contractors for the new school buildings.
City council meets in regular session Monday noting no unusual items on the calendar. Officials expect routine motions and standard approvals as they review upcoming municipal business.
Sheriff McCool transported Sam Aus John Dillion and Isaac Weruli to the state penitentiary at Joliet this morning.
Circuit court was adjourned on Friday and will reconvene Monday afternoon at 4:80 o'clock.
The Hoefer Manufacturing Company reports the Freeport Railway Light and Power Co. supplied electricity through 1906 with uninterrupted service aside from fuse blows, yielding annual power cost of 1198.60 and heating fuel 205.83 totaling 1404.33, a saving of 766.67 versus building its own plant. It details startup in December 1904, fuel and maintenance costs, and notes rapid power restoration after a plant fire.
Culture Club met at the home of Mrs Morerson on Walnut Street last evening. Members enjoyed music and a literary contest followed by refreshments in a pleasant gathering.
John A. Davis Post 98 G A R will meet at the hall tomorrow evening at seven o clock to attend services at the U B church. All members are urged to be present. F Y C Help Com
The store at 78 Galena Street has received 200 copies of the latest sheet music for immediate sale. The item is described as the newest release in musical scores, available for patrons downtown.
B Marvin advertises a loan offer seeking 2000 pounds secured by real estate. The notice mentions a 6 percent rate and the contact date December 16, suggesting a brief lending or pawn arrangement with a named broker.
The Y.M.C.A. members were delightfully entertained at Mise mma Slemeter’s home on Pleasant Street with music and games. Prizes were won by Martha Eberman, Miss Kila Karsted, and Miss Freda Smith. Refreshments followed. The Elks plan a stag party tonight at their hall with an Elks orchestra and roast pig at 10 o clock promising a memorable event.
Local grocers and the American Express Co plan extended evening hours next week to handle the Christmas rush. A marriage license was issued to Walter Eckstein of Galena age 26 and Olive Moon of Scales Mound age 24 this afternoon. The W R C members are urged to meet tomorrow at 7 at G A R hall to attend a patriotic Post meeting at the U B church.
A large stock of Cyclamen and Primroses in bloom plus Palms Ferns and cut flowers. Visit the greenhouse via Carroll Street car direct or call both phones 306. Louis Bauscher 7 Florist. 12-16d1lw ony.
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