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Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1906

Page

6

Sanford a Zarvtman information lines

Addresses and telephone numbers for Sanford a Zarvtman at 60 Exchange Street and 15 Mechanic Street with respective lines 7 and 42.

Exchange Street Mechanic Street

Four Officials Take Oaths and Assume Duties in Washington

At 11 o'clock Charles J. Bonaparte retired secretary of the navy took the oath as attorney general and began his duties. Oscar J. Strauss of New York was inducted as secretary of commerce and labor. Secretary Metcalf also took the oath and assumed the duties of secretary of the navy. William H. Moody became associate justice of the Supreme Court, bringing the court to full membership.

Supreme Court of the United States

Petition for Sale of Natural Carbon By-Products Assets

W E B Fry trustee of Natural Carbon By-Products petitions to sell all assets subject to incumbrances. Referee A I Wisher of Rockford sets December 24 hearing date to be held in Rockford.

W. EB. Fry Natural Carbon By-Products Company A. I. Wisher Rockford

Pater Zimmerman Recovers From Typhoid Fever Attack

Pater Zimmerman has recovered enough from his typhoid fever illness to sit up for portions of each day, marking progress in his health.

Pater Zimmerman

Judge Clarity Highlights Juvenile Court Work

Freeport Woman's club heard Judge Clarity discuss Juvenile Court Work emphasizing early correction to prevent habitual crime. He urged stricter parental accountability, praised probation officers, and called for society to support dependent children and nurture patriotism and Christianity in youth.

Freeport Woman's Club Clarity Oyler H. D. Bentley William Stewart Taylor Charles Virden Board of State Commissioners of Public Charities Judge Clarity

Funeral rites for Dr J H Firestone held in Rockford

The funeral for the late Dr. Jos H Firestone was held at 2 pm from Locust Street home with Rev N B Clinch officiating and Oak Lawn Cemetery burial. Pallbearers included Charles McNamara Louis Herrick William Hall and others as Stephenson County Medical Society shares resolutions of respect.

Lnte J. H. Firestone Locust Street N. B. Clinch Episcopal Church of Rockford Oakland Cemetery Moogh Charles McNamtara Louis A. Herrick Wiliam Hall W. L. Calkins Addison Bidwell William .A Stephenson County Medical Society John Haughey M. J. Barber Lincoln Avenue J. H. Bruce Westminster Presbyterian Church H. L. Moore Milwaukee Shannon C. Furst A. Nesbit William T. Ewing L. B. Parr C. Smith QO. P. Wright

St Catherine's Guild to Host Chicken Pie Supper Saturday

St Catherine's Guild of the Episcopal church will serve an excellent chicken pie supper on Saturday in the vacant Huenkemeier store on Stephen son street south side between Walnut and South Galena avenue. Serving from 4 to 6 pm, price is 25 cents. All are invited for a first class meal to save time and energy.

St. Catherine's Guild of The Episcopal Church Huenkemeier Stephenson Street Walnut Street Galena Avenue Servis

From Rocky Mountain Tea to Famous Beauty

Joseph Emmert notes a woman who fretted and nurtured the family, later becoming widely known as a beauty after using Rocky Mountain Tea. The fragment hints at a personal transformation and a named individual behind the change.

Rocky Mountain Joseph Emmert

Illinois Weather Forecast for Chicago

Generally fair tonight and Tuesday with colder conditions. Cold waves will affect the north and central regions tonight. The sun rose at 7 24 a m and will set at 4 29 p m today.

Chicago Illinois

Market Report closes with mixed grain and strong hogs

Chicago closing board quotes show May wheat at 73 in May corn 43 5 and May oats 36 1. Jan pork 15.90 and lard 8.72 76 with ribs at 5.70. Union stock yards cattle 32000 10 lower cows 1.65 35.20 stockers 2 400 4.50 hogs 25000 6 to 10 higher mixed butchers 6.00 6.35 and sheep 5000 10 lower 3.90 5.7.

Chicago Board of Trade Union

Illinois Rebekah Lodge elects officers for Novat I O F

Officers of Illinois Rebekah Lodge announced selection on Saturday with N G Jennie V Manchester V G Mary I Melnight Secretary Wmn H Manchester Financial Secretary Hisielif ford Treasurer Mary A Wise Deputy G M Johanna Gable Trustees George McKnight John Sharple Wim Brady M Byers Martha Greet

Illinois Rebekah Lodge Novat N. G Jennie V. Manchester V. G Mary I. Melnight Wmn. H

Youthful Burglar Sought After Galena Home Theft

Police warn to watch for a teen thief who entered a Galena residence Saturday morning and stole a gold watch and chain along with about 0 in bones. The youth is described as about fifteen years old and possibly from the area.

Galena

Lodge elections and installations slated in December

A series of fraternal events are listed: Evergreen lodge election on December 17, Freeport Chapter election on December 11, installation of officers of White Shrine on December 22, and Excelsior lodge election on December 21.

Evergreen Lodge Freeport Chapter White Shrine Excelsior Lodge

If I Were Santa Claus I’d Give Rocky Mountain Tea

An old advert remarks on Hollister's Rocky Mountain tea as the greatest medicine in the world offered for 35 cents by Joseph Emmert, presenting a fanciful holiday promise from a vintage catalog style.

Santa Claus Hollister Joseph Emmert

Freeport Considers New German Fire Insurance Firm

Freeport plans a new insurance company backed by J Herbert Anderson of Chicago and Benjamin N Anderson of Brown Anderson Young. A December 21 stockholders meeting will elect directors as 4000 former German agents may join the new venture with a starting capital of 200000 dollars. Depositories listed as Second National Bank Freeport and Western Trust Chicago.

Freeport J. Herbert Anderson Freeport German Fire Insurance Company Chicago Benjamin N. Anderson Brown, Anderson & Young Second National Bank of Freeport Western Trust and Savings Bank of Chicago Malcolm Ford Wiliam Pitts The Royal Mr. Ford

Fire crews busy with three alarms no damage reported

Firemen answered three alarms Saturday night and Sunday but no flames caused damage. A lumber blaze near the Smith ice house was put out by river water. A Quigley poultry house alarm proved steam. Ruthe home chimney caught fire Sunday noon but was extinguished before spreading. Third ward chimney blaze at Knecht home also cleared.

Fred Ruthe Exchange Street Third Ward Philip Knecht Carroll Street

Shoemaker Automobile Company Forms with $1000 Capital

Articles filed in the circuit court clerk's office show Shoemaker Automobile company with capital stock of 1000 dollars in forty shares of 25 dollars each. Incorporators are Edward L. Evans Charles J Mundinenko and Chas B Courtney. Office at 1800 Exchange Street. Later petition seeks increase to 100000 dollars and adds directors to the board.

Automobile Company Incorporate Circuit Court Shoemaker Automobile Company Edward L. Evans Charles J. Mundinenko Chas. B. Courtney Exchange Street

Prof Willetts Last Lecture on Life of Paul

Tomorrow Tuesday evening will be the final lecture by Prof Willett in the Life of Paul course. The class has benefited many and is urged to have all present including those who have not heard him. The topic is The Period of Pauls Captivity in Rome.

Paul Willett Andy Prof Pauls Rome

Germania Society Election

The Germania Society plans an officer election on Wednesday evening. Members are invited to attend and vote on leadership positions.

Germania Society The

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Sanford A Zarvtman TEL Christ Wm. F. Jungkunz IDR Ugs Strrensons Holliday Ours J. Thornton Hayden W. Wheeler & Co N. Y Hollister & Barrett Thornton Jewelers ANT Opticians Stephenson St Freeport, Ill Xinas Hillmer's H. A. Hillmer CO Members OF Woman's Club Pr. Firestone M. M. Baumgartner W. J. Rideout W. L. Karcher Ridasta St. Francis Hospital St. Joseph’s Church St. Joseph’s Cemetery St. Catherine's Guild Weather Forecast Today’s Market Report Masonic Elections NEW Insurance Co.sure For Freeport Fire Insurance Company Are Rec Financial World D. A. Knowlton & Sons Charles D, Knowlton North Galena Ave JOSEPH _EMMERT oRuUaCcISsT NEW Stock Gas & Electric Co. H. Little & CO Scranton Thompson& Huenkemeier Telephone
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