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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1906
Page
5
Green Bay Baseball Club to Incorporate and Solidify Outlook
A Green Bay meeting decided to incorporate the baseball club under Wisconsin law with capital stock of 5000 dollars fully paid. The move aims to stabilize finances for all seasons and secure a strong team for the coming year. Deacon Lohr, formerly a player here, now in Sioux City, reports Freeport management has signed a catcher and an outfielder for trial, with contracts to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green Bay Club
Green Bay Baseball Club
Wisconsin
Deacon Lohr
Sioux City
Town
Freeport
Lohr
Illinois case opens in circuit court over Everhart shooting
Circuit court opened this afternoon at 1 30 by Judge Farrand. The People of Illinois v Clarence Everhart was the first case, charged with the shooting of Pearl Auman near Kent on October 5. Much of the afternoon was spent examining jurors. four jurors had been examined and one excused by press time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
Farrand
People of
Illinois
Clarence Everhart
Pearl Auman
Kent
Job Thornton showroom at Hollister and Barretts
J Thornton representing the largest and oldest New York jewelry firm remains at Hollister and Barretts until tomorrow noon. He displays a stock valued at 100000 dollars, offering Freeport residents an unequaled opportunity to choose from.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Thornton
New York City
Hollister & Barrett’s
Mr. Thornton
Freeport
A Western Wonder Hill of Bowie doubles weight
W L Hill rose from 90 to over 180 pounds after using Dr King s New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds. He credits the medicine for a full recovery from a terrible cough and a near death from consumption. The ad guarantees the cough and cold cure with trial bottles free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowie
Tex
W. L. Hill
Dr. King
Joseph Emmert
Christmas Cheer for King's Daughters Home Children
The King's Daughters' settlement home plans a grand Christmas with a 100-child tree and entertainment on Christmas Eve. Santa Claus promises a visit, and a Christmas dinner is set for 12:50 p.m. on Christmas Day. Donations of food money gifts candy nuts fruit are welcome via church delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King’s Daughters’ Settlement Home
Santa Claus
Downtown Rockford Darkens as Christmas Shoppers Pause
Rockford shoppers were plunged into darkness Saturday night at 7 46 when city lights failed. Edison and Central Heat and Power lamps went out for over 30 minutes, prompting police to guard stores and deter theft and fires. No damage was reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockford
Edison Company
Central Heat & Power Company
St Marys Sodality Elects Officers Card Party Planned
The Young Ladies sodality of St Marys church elected officers yesterday including Préfect Miss Hanna Reardon Vice Prefect Miss Alice Cummis ford Secretary Miss Mary Peck Treasurer Miss Regina Rinderman Sick committee Miss Rose Vail B Murphy Mary Keiley Entertainment committee Miss Statia Campbell Margaret Cox Catherine Killion Clara Killion Florence Carroll Mary Peck A card party and dance is planned for Thursday evening December 27 Giblers Orchestra to play
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Ladies’ Sodality
St. Mary's Church
Hanna Reardon
Alice Cummisford
Mary Peck
Regina Rinderman
Rose Vail
B. Murphy
Mary Keiley
Statia Campbell
Margaret Cox
Catherine Killion
Clara Killion
Florence Carroll
Sodality
Gibler
Steal Blankets From Horses Near Stephenson Street
A farmer east of the city found two horse blankets missing from his team tied at the lower end of Stephenson street after returning about thirty minutes later. Police suspect a hobo intended to pawn the items. No trace has been located of the blankets or suspects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephenson Street
Woodmen Picnic Plans Circulating in Rockford North Illinois Lodges
Rockford Woodmen organize the northern Illinois lodges picnic set for June with former Senator Billy Mason as a lead speaker. Mason would attract crowds if invited by the Woodmen association. Financing is deemed feasible, with at least 2600 dollars anticipated to cover all arrangements, likely to be raised among Rockford merchants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockford
Northern Illinois
Billy’ Mason
Mason
Supper Tomorrow Evening at First English Lutheran Church
The Ladies Aid Society of First English Lutheran Church invites all to a supper tomorrow evening at 65 to 6 oclock at the K of P hall near the State Bank. Menu includes beef loaf mashed potatoes corn bread and butter pickles fruit cake and coffee. Bring any Christmas bargain counter articles to a committee member or to the hall by Tuesday noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. of P. Hall
State Bank
Ladies’ Aid Society
First English Lutheran Church
Freeport Pythians appoint Jean James deputy grand master
Jean James, chancellor commander of Freeport lodge Knights of Pythias for two terms, is appointed deputy grand master for the district by Levin D. Gass grand chancellor of Illinois. James will oversee Pearl City Lena Orangeville and the two Freeport lodges, honored for his steady work in the Pythian ranks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean James
Freeport Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Levin D. Gass
Danville
Illinois
James
Pearl City
Lena
Orangeville
Freeport
Prisoner Cox Believed to be Milligan in Dubuque Case
Government reports a prisoner in Dubuque county jail who assaulted U S Postal Inspector Moore is believed to be J A Milligan. Milligan was indicted by the East St. Louis federal grand jury for fraud and is awaiting trial for larceny after presenting worthless checks to Dubuque merchants while posing as a traveling salesman for Wim H Flachtemeier of Freeport marble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuque
Cox
United States Postal
Moore
J. A. Milligan
East St. Louis
Federal Grand Jury
Milligan
Ferrary
Wim. H. Flachtemeier
Freeport
Surprised on Birthday in Social Circles
George Deininger of 83 Shawnee street was surprised Saturday evening for his birthday. Guests played cards, enjoyed lunch, and prizes were awarded in several games including cinch and flinch to Mrs. F. Miller, Frank Risshel, Mrs. Clem Harron, August Bodenstein, and others. Florence Risshel won a consolation prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Deininger
Shawnee Street
Cinch
F. Miller
Frank Risshel
Clem Harron
August Bodenstein
Flinch
Bodenstein
Ibling
Florence Risshel
William Arndt
George Linker
Card Party by Ladies Society at Odd Fellows Hall
The ladies society of the Brotherhood of L. F. will hold a card party at Odd Fellows hall on Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 sharp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Society of the B. of L. F
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Ambitious Philadelphia pupil with five children in class
A public school in Philadelphia reports a grown African American man in the sixth grade whose five children are also students there. He works night shifts on the docks, attends daytime classes regularly, stays punctual, and ensures his family is well dressed and fed. The principal notes this example could solve many problems if all students showed the same zeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
South
The Funeral Sermon Length Debate
The Washington Register reports a post office overheard debate on funeral sermons lasting about fifteen minutes as the ideal length. Respondents favor brief services for the immediate family, arguing lengthy sermons tire listeners despite potential interest to others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trengthy
Washington Register
Collars and Sight: Roosevelt’s Neckwear Critique
A close observer notes that high straight collars pinch the throat and hinder circulation risking eye troubles. It cites President Roosevelt as a youth with long thin neck facing criticism for low collars, while his current bull moose neck makes the low collar suitable and aids breathing and sight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
New York Press
Beveridge Warns Freshmen to Stay Calm and Discreet
In Washington Senator Beveridge advised new congressmen to appear confident, not green, and to think before speaking. He recalled a southern rookie who wanted a plain photograph with no cabinet talk. The note ranges to stamps, noting the largest four by two inch US 5 cent stamp and Mecklenburg Schwerin’s tiny 1856 issue, plus 18,000 stamp varieties worldwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Beveridge
Washington
United States
Mecklenburg-Schwerin
Long Tennessee Fight Against Nasal Catarrh Ends
W L Rawls of Bells Tennessee records a twenty year battle with nasal catarrh. He reports swelling and soreness inside his nose, which Bucklen's Arnica Salve healed, removing soreness and swelling and preventing recurrence. Sold for 25 cents by druggist Joseph Emmert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tennessee
W. L. Rawls
Bells, Tenn
Joseph Emmert
Boiler inspection at Rockford water works plant
Foreman Mr. Sullivan of the Illinois Central boiler shops tested the last boiler at the pumping station this afternoon. YT Smith and J H Snyder inspected the Rockford water works plant on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Sullivan
Ilinois Central
YT. Smith
J. H. Snyder
Rockford
City Council to Consider Cins Company Proposal Tonight
The city council holds a regular session this evening and is expected to act on the Cins Company's proposition discussed at Friday's informal meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cins Company
Flowers for Christmas at Freeport Market Garden
A choice collection of Palms Ferns Cyclamen Primroses Araucarias Carnations Narcissus and more at reasonable prices. Freeport Market Garden and Greenhouses at 578 Adams St, take Carroll St car to greenhouses. Proprietor Louis Bauscher. I z $5d1w
Watch the window for homemade Christmas gifts
A local notice urges readers to view a display of homemade Christmas gifts at 167 Stapberiaon Street with a date suggesting December. The message emphasizes handmade items and door-friendly browsing for holiday shoppers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stapberiaon Street
Enroll Now At Old Established Business School
Begin January 7 at a well-equipped school endorsed by local business leaders. Enrolling guarantees value for time and money and aids in securing a good position. Call or write for a catalog.
Investment Mortgage Loans Backed by Productive Farms
If you have idle money we recommend mortgage loans secured by sections of Old Mother Earth on improved and productive farms. All loans are first mortgage securities and funded with our own money. Principal and interest are collected without charge to the investor.
Property Notes Include Diverse Mortgage Passages and Values
A compilation of mortgage continuations with numerous loan numbers, maturities from 1908 to 1941, and values. Entries specify amounts, due dates, and property details such as acreage and valuations, including secured and unsecured notes across many parcels and holders.
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