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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1908
Page
3
The Freeport Journal is issued a label by the International Typographical Union in recognition of employing Union labor in its mechanical departments.
W J Geiger of Batleyville spent the day in Freeport. William N Tice was a morning passenger to Chicago. Charles Thomas returned from Monroe. Mrs C Nelson of Lena called on Freeport friends. H C Best transacted business at Woosung. Dr and Mrs J H Stealy visited Chicago. H W Melchoir left for Aurora. Mrs M F E Vogt and Mrs F M Hunter visiting friends in Chicago. Miss Eleanor Griffith visited friends in Chicago. Mrs Robert Suedeka and Mrs J Mayer spent the day at Rockford. J L Meyers, Scioto Mills leader, attended Freeport business. Miss Carrie Siefert returning from Mt Vernon Iowa. Miss Louise Kehler back in Chicago for a visit. Miss Franc McLafferty from Colorado Springs here for holidays with Mrs C F Hildreth. Misses Alice and Ruth Hill arrived from Aurora New York for Christmas. Miss Mabel Holmes expected back for a visit. attends Cornell in Mt Vernon Iowa. George Schoeffel from University of Illinois to spend holidays with parents. Robert Glaw arrived for six weeks visit. recently away from Freeport, now at Panama City with Pan Canal as accountant.
Skating tonight at Taylor's park rink. Rev Wm Caton to preach at Trinity church 7 30 PM. Muff and a key left at the post office. Roy Snyder resumes duties at Paul Wagner book binding after illness. O BR T of Freeport Illinois Central meets in city. Illinois Rebekah lodge urged to bring donations Saturday for the Fellows and orphans. Judge Baume of Galena in Freeport, will hold court here in January. C W Morse in town meeting with Gas company president. Trinity ladies to sell home baked goods Saturday at Delauer's tea store 11 AM. Business Men's association certificate filed renaming to Citizens' Commercial association and directors reduced to seven.
The Journal reports a claimed marriage of Miss Adam Treadwell and Harry Rottman of Freeport in Rockford. Verification failed as calls to the couple and others yielded inconsistent results. The editor warns against accepting unconfirmed items to avoid misreporting and public confusion.
A promotional notice invites readers to plan a trip to California enjoying outdoor life amid flowers and clear skies. It highlights a baling band and opportunities for prospective settlers in a garden spot of America. The boat train service via the Chicago Union Pacific Western Line is advertised as the direct route with ticket agents available through the Chicago Northwestern Railway.
Modern Woodmen of America lodges Cherry Camp and Freeport Camp plan unification in January to form a large local fraternal group with about 800 members, potentially reaching a thousand after consolidation. Capernaum Shrine No 4 White Shrine of Jerusalem installed officers led by Worthy high priestess Mrs Ellen Cronkrite, with Lucretia Wolf conducting the ceremony and a social afterward.
Last night the Order of Mutual Protection chose its officers with John Bauscher Jr as President, Frank Balles as Vice President, and Fred Schumayer as Secretary. Trustees named were S Mueller and J O Jung, with auditing by O S Stine and S Backus. A smoker followed the business session.
Excelsior lodge of Masons will elect officers tonight while the Ancient Order of Chaldeans postpones its election. Only business was considered at last night’s meeting.
W C Kiester of Halliday Ark testifies to Electric Bitters as a remedy for malaria stomach complaints and run down conditions. The tonic purifies the blood strengthens nerves and restores vigor. Money back if it fails to help. 50c at Jos Emmert’s drug store.
Chrysanthemums roses and carnations of many colors plus potted plants and palms and ferns for Christmas and New Year. Fresh stock twice daily. place orders early. Jo an Bouscher Jr at 104 Chicago St Beth phone 374 Greenhouse 302. Fancy articles for sale Miss Webster 200 Exchange Street.
A brief box promotion for Swiss Milk Cho chocolates urging patrons to ask for Johnson's the most delicious made at W Harpster's.
A fragmentary item mentions a pent Christ presence tied to a boy and a year related membership. Details are unclear, with key names and context missing, leaving only partial phrases.
A former Stephenson county resident, Myrs Atina Minichs, 44, now in Monroe, may become a Green county charge after being brought to jail for safekeeping. Paroled from Watertown state asylum two months ago, her condition worsened and officials notified Watertown authorities to decide on her return. Her case rests before the county judge soon if she is not sent back to Watertown. She is the wife of John Minichs, employed by John Block.
The Germania society in Rockford held an opening for newly decorated rooms with a large member delegation. Speeches by President Meyers and Dr Erp Brokhausen followed by toasts from Witte and Manus. The event featured cards, amusements, a bowling match between Rockford and Freeport teams, won by Rockford two games to one, and a rabbit supper to conclude.
Miss Gund entertained about twelve young people at the Firestone home last evening in honor of Miss Margaret Rice of Boston Mass. A German dance was enjoyed and a sumptuous repast concluded the social gathering.
The Mikado at the Grand drew a large audience under Stephenson Court No 412 Tribe of Ben Hur. Directed by Elmer E Thayer, with strong performances by Will Whitlock as Nankapoo Dinges as Yum Yum and Fred Liebetrau earning hearty applause.
The Rev W H Beynon and family, once quarantined due to illness, are released and can attend services. Beynon will preach at the Baptist church this Sunday offering two sermons on Practical Christianity. Morning topic is Theoretical and the Practical of Christianity, evening topic The Relation of the Advent of Christ to Modern Times.
Forreston duo Fred G. Deuth and Miss Ethel M. Griswold marry in Freeport today officiated by Rev. W. Gardner Thrall. They were accompanied by Miss Belle Ashton. Deuth works with his father in the hardware business and Griswold formerly worked at the Forreston newspaper office.
An attractive window at Messrs Emerick Barrett and Co on Stephenson street showcases a jewelry display. The artistic effect is pronounced with pretty articles garnished with evergreens on a white ground, pleasing to observers.
Wheaton College five is set to play the YMCA basketball team here on December 30. Wheaton, noted previously as one of the fastest teams in the state, has played in this city on several occasions.
Miss Adam McCauley and Ray mond Partridge both of Darlington tied noses? No, married in Freeport Thursday afternoon by Rev. C. G. W. McCaskill of the First M. E. Church. The groom is Raymond Partridge and the bride is Miss Adam.
Alexander Campbell, a Pecatonica resident and former justice of the peace, was found dead in his chair. A prominent citizen and secretary of the Pecatonica lodge of I.O.O.B. the funeral is expected to be held Sunday.
Officials seek gifts from Santa Claus as Red Cross stamps go on sale at association rooms to support tuberculosis work. Y M C A reading room receives kalsomining and painting thanks to Demeter Seitz, with requests for furniture and decor. Toastmasters plan on January 13 addressing race questions and Jim Crow debates. Preachers lose volleyball match to teachers, securing league lead. Red Cross stamp sales start tomorrow at the Y M C A to aid tuberculosis work. Obituaries note several Angle and Corbus family members in Lincoln, Republic, Belvidere, Evanston, and Chicago.
Arrangements completed for the funeral of the late Mrs Jane Angle. Short services will be held tomorrow at 9 30 AM from the family residence on Oak Street, with burial in Cedarville Cemetery after services at the Cedarville Methodist Church. Rev Ray C Harker and Rev B C Holloway to officiate. Freeport pallbearers listed. Cedarville pallbearers named.
Thomas Brady a former Freeport resident who worked in Illinois Central shops died suddenly Wednesday afternoon at his Waterloo Iowa home where he had lived for six years He was at home with his parents Mr and Mrs Owen Brady when he was stricken with heart trouble and died shortly after The death was reported from Waterloo authorities.
John T Powers, organizer of the Wisconsin league now renamed Wisconsin-Illinois, is developing two northern Indiana leagues. One league would include Elkhart, Goshen, South Bend, Wabash, Kendallville, Michigan City, La Porte, Benton Harbor, Gary, and Hammond. The second would feature Gary, Hammond, East Chicago, Whiting, Michigan City, and La Porte. Read the Journal's want column.
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