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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1905
Page
8
Store promotional note boasts best goods at lowest prices with refund if unsatisfied. Advertisement lists Pride of Freeport emblem or Owl brand corn, 1905 pack, per can.
News of Day tersely told. John Fisher, found by workmen in a ditch in front of Knants's grocery on South Galena Avenue, was revived from unconsciousness yesterday afternoon. Police learned he likely came from Rockford and Chief Bargren was alerted. A Rockford police chief said his men are searching for Fisher. a brother in law arrived to take charge, then took him to Savanna this morning where he now resides. He is slightly demented.
Allie A Kalun of Oregon Wisconsin aged 21 and Nellie R Kelley age 18 are named alongside John J Wittenwyler of Washington and Anna Feldmann of Monticello Meigs Henry C Scott of Rockford with others including Mrs Cornelia Watson Oliver H Wilson of Freeport and Hannah F Shabilon of Orangeville aged 20. The fragment notes multiple residents and ages but lacks a clear action or event.
The last of jury trials for this term of the eel court has been heard and the jury was discharged today. Arguments for a continuance were heard in the case of L. A. Varty against the Cosmopolitan Life Insurance association, with defendants given until next Tuesday to amend pleas. Stearns & Zipf represent the insurer, Hodson and Campbell of Galena defend Varty.
Rev J C Kauffman pastor of Grace Lutheran Monroe was exonerated by a committee representing the Evangelical synod of Northern Illinois. The panel found the charge of gross immorality unsupported. Kauffman is known in Freeport and previously led the Lena Lutheran church for several years.
About an inch of wet snow fell during the night making the holiday season feel tangible. It proved hard to clear from sidewalks yet melted quickly by morning. Merchants reported brisk business with high demand for rubbers amid the wintry conditions.
The ladies of Trinity church repeat their waffles supper tomorrow evening at the K of G hall from 6 to 8 o clock. Added facilities will enable prompt seating. Supper costs 16 cents.
The funeral for Joseph H. Gibler will be held tomorrow at 2 PM from the family residence on Stephenson Street with Rev. Frederick J. Bate conducting services. Freeport Commandery Knights Templar will preside, and Masons will attend in a body from Masonic Hall at 1 PM. alderman from First Ward city council to pay homage. Pallbearers include Captain William Stewart Louis Dicker and J N Galloway among others.
Mt Carroll bowers visited Freeport Tuesday, lost the match 841 to 814 in the first game then 2581 to 2801 overall, but praised the Germania Club hospitality. Fred Rotzler and friends greeted them, lunches and cigars followed, and the team stayed at the Brewster House returning home on the 8:40 train.
Mrs. John Bridge of Clarno Wis and Mr and Mrs Leland White of Monroe visit Freeport friends. Mrs Chester Brubaker of Mears Mich guests of E W R Dryer in North Galena Ave. Miss Bessie Fagan at Cascade laundry crushed finger at work. Stephenson Tribunes No 158 to hold regular meeting tomorrow to elect officers. All members urged to attend.
Elections for the Young Women Workers of the First Presbyterian church are postponed until after the first of the year. The Sons of Veterans have postponed their election until next Tuesday evening.
The high school basketball team will play the Austin high school team at the YMCA next Tuesday night. Prof. Stoneking, Miss Ruser and Miss Davis will spend the Christmas vacation at their homes. School will close this afternoon and reopen Jan 3, 1906.
Jesse Kosser, convicted for aiding in the murder of Jacob Weaver, had a request for a new trial denied yesterday at Mt. Carroll by Judge Farrand. Kosser remains sentenced to life in the penitentiary.
Wheat's team won the second game of the YMCA bowling tournament last evening, taking three games from Matt Graham's team.
Union services will be held at the First Presbyterian church this evening. Dr. Bradt state superintendent of foreign missions will deliver an address.
Matt Marvin found a live grasshopper in his wood-shed this morning and it's on display at the Bengston jewelry store highlighting a curious local exhibit.
H. H. Antrim transfers to A. Knorr Lot 16, Block 1, Lincoln Boulevard Subdivision for $1,000.
Excelsior lodge of Masons plans to confer the M. M. degree tomorrow night. Mrs. A. G. Stearns serves as Seer and will preside this afternoon. An unrelated ad copy promotes Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Tar as a cure for colds.
A list of social dances and gatherings across Freeport and Lexington halls including Germania society events, midwinter openings at Freeport College of Commerce, and a series of Men’s Meetings with speakers from Elgin Dayton and beyond. Notable dates include December 24 and January 18 for special events, with star courses and magicians showcased.
At the Grand Opera House listings show Kartfearth and Home on December 26. Cousin Kate on December 2, The Tenderfoot on December 27, Eva Tanguay in The Sambo Girl appears for December dates.
The Anchor society records resolutions after the death of Brother Senti nel Philip Beebe. They note his active membership, extend sympathy to the family, and adjourn the meeting after urgent business. John Bauscher serves as president and Charles Meyer as secretary.
A Euphemistic Health Ad Claims Dying from Famine Is Like Consumption Pain. It Cites William Myers of Cearfoss Maryland, who after failed medicines found a cure with Dr King’s New Discovery. The advertisement highlights relief for coughs colds sore throat bronchitis and pneumonia prevention. Sold at 50 cents to 1 dollar per bottle with a free trial bottle offered.
In the U S District Court for the Northern District of Hainais Western Division Albert M Nickless of Buckeye Stephenson County is declared bankrupt. A first meeting of creditors is set for January 6 1906 at 10 am at the Freeport office of W N Cronkrita to prove claims appoint a trustee and examine the bankrupt with Rockford Reserve Bankruptcy notices.
In the Northern District of Illinois Western Division Ida A Nickless was adjudicated bankrupt on December 1905 creditors are summoned to a first meeting at the office of W N Conbrite Freeport on January 8 1908 at 10 o clock a m to prove claims appoint a trustee examine the bankrupt and transact business as needed
A large stock of choice Cyrla- Neus and Primroses all in bloom plus Palas Ferns and cut towers. Take Carroll Street car direct to greenshouse. Both hopes 3ots LOvis Bavscher.
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