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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1908
Page
4
A label from the International Typo graphical Union honors the Freeport Journal for employing union labor in its mechanical departments, recognizing fair labor practices and skilled workmanship.
Asa Mellett is at Princeton UK on business today. H E Rhodes traveled to Rockford as a morning passenger. William Ohlendorf rode to Genoa. R P Ockenga went to Milton Junction on business. Mr and Mrs Gordon Bennett of Eleroy spent the day in the city. F Dresser went to Minoak to spend the holidays with relatives. Col Bogardus of Paxton Ill visits daughter Mrs Co R Zipf. John Jones and son Ralph and daughter Irene visit relatives at Rockford. Mrs Emma Beebe leaves for Chicago to spend holidays with relatives. William Russell to Benton Harbor Mich to spend holidays with his parents. J H Hayes and Henry Frantz visit Chicago briefly. G H Guenther of Sheboygan Wis returns after a few days here. Miss Colin Courtney leaves for Decatur to spend holidays with relatives. Mr and Mrs D O Clark and son Leslie leave for Birmingham Ala for holidays. Mrs Chester Winters of Leaf River returns home. Mr and Mrs Martin Howe return from Canton Ill after two weeks. James Lockridge and Miss Lizzie Smith of Auburn visit J L and William Smith. Miss Alice Meyer of Forreston returns after visiting C R Miller. Charlie Sullivan returns from Champaign for Christmas with parents. Miss Sadie Shaffer goes to Assumption Ill to spend holidays with Rev A D Shaffer. Mrs Clayton Schreiber returns to Forreston after visiting the Genants. Mrs F West and Mrs Nelson Darling of Monroe Wis visit Mr and Mrs Benjamin Miller. Jacob Zimmerman of Scioto Mills passes through en route to Fairfield Ia to visit friends. Mrs John S Shaible and son Harold of Mason City Iowa here for holidays with Mrs Shaible’s parents. Mr Shaible expected Friday morning.
Orlando Towar seizes a Republican bid for West Point township collector. Capt Baker plans fife and drum display on Dec 26 and 30 at Afalkey and Dakota. A German M E church Xmas program Dec Thursday at 7 30 with a fine Christmas tree. Christmas services on Dec 25 at 10 30 pm. Freeport College of Commerce closes for holidays reopening Jan 4. Miss Rosa Vollrath hosts a studio gathering with vocal solo selections in Mackay Block palace of Christmas decor.
A. A. Rotzler showcases a geneue store window on Chicago Street featuring an artistically arranged and decoratively styled jewelry display. The sparse but bright holly sprigs against a white background emphasize the pieces, drawing considerable attention from passersby.
A fragmented ad style note discusses easing new shoes with Allen’s Foot Ease. It references rubbing and sprinkling powder to prevent blistering, mentions a listed address and suggests methods for comfortable wear. The readable text hints at a patent leather shoe and a retail contact in LeRoy.
Evergreen lodge No. 170 A F and A M elected and installed its year officers led by Worshipful Master Joseph Brown and saw a substantial rise in membership during the past fiscal year. Retiring Worshipful Master Ralph Ryan was thanked for his service as Joseph Brown advances from senior warden.
Members of the Ameri can Order of Owls are urged to attend an evening meeting. The business session will be followed by refreshments. The call is issued by John Bauscher Jr president and J E Stuart secretary.
The National Protective Legion George Washington Legion No 7038 N P L will meet tonight at the K of P hall. Refreshments will be served.
Mrs O B Courtright wife of former Senator O B B Courtright died at 8th after injuries from an automobile crash at Walnut and Maple. Her car lost control struck an iron railing and rolled over trapping her beneath the vehicle. Senator Courtright went to Allison by business in the district court and rushed back after the accident.
Claud Simmons, who had surgery at Globe hospital several days ago, shows improvement. Dr. W. W. Krape's condition is greatly improved.
Notice states the signer will not be responsible for any debts contracted by his wife Mrs. Fred H. Hinton after the date. The signature appears as Friep H. Hinton with an unclear address or identifier.
The Daily Journal is delivered to Ry residents part of the city for 10 cents per week, offering affordable access to local news.
Rudolph Ruch, arrested on December 8 for stealing a heavy fur overcoat from Nicholas Fuchs of Apple River, faces a hearing this afternoon. Ruch had the coat in Monroe after meeting Fuchs in December and taking it with him, claiming he intended to return it. Fuchs investigated and alerted police, while Ruch says he never planned to sell the coat and only sought to return it.
At the state teachers gathering a plan to shift the meeting date was discussed but deferred pending opinions from 102 county superintendents. A three member committee led by Freeport’s Mr. Grove reports about half have replied with 42 of 59 preferring the current Christmas to New Year’s week timing. The sixth annual Illinois Association of County Supervisors meeting will be December 29 at the Springfield courthouse, with afternoon sessions preceding the teachers’ meeting and a program including addresses and discussions on county school supervision.
Agent from Montana returns from Chicago after securing agency for Bitter Root Valley Irrigation. claims 45000 acres of irrigated fruit land with an 82 mile canal fed by a central government forest lake. yields of 1500 to 2000 per acre on ten year old apples, 500 dollars per acre average, high prices and strong demand amid Montana’s undersupplied market. Excursions planned to attract buyers as work is organized.
Readers are told Hall's Catarrh Cure can cure catarrh in all stages as a constitutional disease. The remedy is taken internally and claims to restore strength by affecting blood and mucous surfaces. Proponents offer $100 for any case not cured and urge sending for testimonials from Cheney & Co. Toledo Ohio. Bold by all druggists. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills for consumption.
Dr Charles Lorson Best was surprised by about 75 friends at EK A Blust hall on his twenty-ninth birthday. The gathering featured dancing led by Dr Best and Miss Jane Osborne, Gilbert's Orchestra, and songs by the S W club. He received a Morris chair, and remarks by Dr Frederick Bowers. Social events this season include the College club dance at Masonic temple December 28 with elaborate decorations, the Moon dance, and other arrangements improving the city’s holiday program.
On Thursday evening the Lobster club will hold its annual Christmas tree and celebration at the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Carnahan. On Saturday evening, Dec. 26, a leap year party will be given by the club in honor of Miss Helen Strong and Harvey Hartman.
The Alumni ball on December 29 is set to be one of the largest ever held in the city. Nearly eight hundred invitations have been issued with Gibler's full orchestra providing the music.
The Last Chance club of the city will host a Leap Year plan dance at Lexington hall on December 31. The event offers a chance for attendees to win a date or engagement opportunity as part of a community social initiative.
The B of R T will hold their annual dance and card party at the Masonic temple on New Year’s eve.
Members of the Lakota club have organized a Christmas afternoon and evening dance. The plan calls for festive activities and social gathering for attendees at the club venue.
Conductor R Calem of the Tlinois Central south division was injured Sunday when automatic emergency brakes in his caboose caused a violent throw to the side of the car. He suffered severe contusions to the head face and chest and will be laid up for some time. He lives at 101 Clarke avenue.
William EF Iuy announces formal opening of his new saloon at 69 Chicago street on Thursday roast pig will be served. The establishment boasts elaborate mission style fixtures with marble base and a vitreous front, presenting a modern, attractive interior.
Captain Hendricks oversees a Christmas dinner for the worthy poor organized by Volunteers of America at 54 Spring Street. Everyone is cordially invited.
W Z DeVaue Jr of the Illinois Central left Monday for Wilmington North Carolina and will visit his parents at Tomahawk for a month.
OG M Currier has recovered from an illness and is again able to attend to his professional duties. He resumes his work with his usual promptness and reliability.
For the children a line of pure hard cooked candy in aut and fancy shapes at Harpster's. Shoppers enjoy an assortment of shaped candies in a seasonal display likely tied to the holiday period. The ad notes distinctive shapes and a focus on kid friendly confections.
Two modern Pullman sleeping cars costing about 3000 dollars each were added to trains 401 and 402 passing Freeport en route to St Paul. The cars feature electric heating, vapor heat, tile lavatories, hot and cold water, and a comprehensive lighting system. New staff include Herbert Murphy as night operator and assistant agent for Northwestern at Rockford. Trainmaster J G Cowan of Chicago and Northwestern visited on business.
P J Jerodat traveled to St Louis on business. George Doll returned from Lincoln Nebraska for holiday break. Mrs C B Leitzell visited her sister Mrs George Houser from Dakota. Mrs Elizabeth Musser left for Nora due to her nephew Martins illness following an appendectomy. School Christmas programs and pupil treats planned for tomorrow. Pauline Aspinwall R C Shearer Miles White and R E Fate with Miss Irene Shearer were among Freeport passengers. Mary Hayes returned from Winthrop MA visit. Luella Ditzler visited relatives at the county seat today.
All is ready for the annual meeting of the Illinois State Dairymen's Association in Clinton in January 1921. Chief E H Webster of the U S Department of Agriculture will speak on the first day. Four contests offer a $60 prize pool, with awards of $20, $15, $10 and $5. The program favors buttermakers, including a butter scoring contest and a milk testing contest, open to association members.
Elgin board of trade directors and committee members for the coming year were chosen by ballot. Butter rose one cent to 21 cents on the board, marking the first variation from 30 cent quotations in weeks. Local output reached 619,400 pounds with eastern receipts at 8,201 tubs. Geneva butter offered in tens, Kilbourne bidding 3 cents for any quantity.
Elvin Nettle, a bartender on lower Galena Street, was arrested last evening on a charge of assault and battery by Hugo Secker. The alleged incident occurred at the same saloon. A hearing is scheduled for 2 o clock this afternoon.
Mrs A C Williams of Backy credits Dr King's New Discovery with ending a grave yard cough that plagued her for years. She says the medicine restored health, gained 68 pounds, and prevented pneumonia. Trial bottle free at Jos Emmert's drug store with 650c and 1.00 pricing.
A local feed mill announces readiness to grind all kinds of grain for animal feed. Contact Saxony and McKee at 357 West Freeport, telephone number provided.
Misa Webster advertises items for sale at 200 Exchange Street. The notice lists various articles available to purchase and invites inquiries at the stated address.
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