Masonic Calendar for Local Lodges and Chapters
The notice lists Masonic bodies with their stated communications and convocations: xcelstar Lodge No.7 AF&AM meets Ist and 3rd Friday. Evergreen Lodge No.170 AF&AM meets Ist and 8rd Monday. Freeport Chapter No.1 RK A.M. meets Ist and 3rd Tuesday. Freeport Council No.39 RAM meets 2% Tuesday. Freeport Commandery No.7 KT meets lat and 3rd Wednesday.
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Xcelstar
A. F
A. M
Evergreen Lodge
Freeport Chapter
RK. A. M
Freeport Council
Freeport Commandery
K. T
Advertisers urged to prep holiday ads in advance
Journal editors request advertisers prepare copy early amid holiday rush. Special emphasis on timely submissions for Tuesday Friday and Saturday issues. Late arrivals risk missing insertion if copy is not on hand the evening before or before 41 o'clock on issue day.
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Journal
Index of New Advertisements
Local ad column lists businesses with classifications and offerings. Entries include H A Hillmer Co coal and wood, Ridgway electrical supplies, Bijou Theatre, Walton Nephews clothing, O G Schoeffel groceries, Hermameyer Bon groceries, College of Commerce, Wm Seeing Furniture, Grand Opera House, and Buster Brown shoe line with various notes.
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H. A. Hillmer Co
Bijou Theatre
W.S. Young & Co
Walton Nephews—clothing
Ccreeeies
Buster Brown
Dope
O. G. Schoeffel—Groceries
Hermameyer & Bon—groceries
Eees
College of Commerce
Grand Opera House
Social whirl in Freeport as visitors travel far
A long list of visitors and locals enjoying holidays in Freeport includes Miss Mabel Hanley in Chicago, Mrs A E Meyers in Chicago, and Albert Evans from the Bulletin visiting friends in Chicago. Others travel to Aurora, Lockport, Batavia, Madison, and more while hosts welcome relatives and prepare for Christmas.
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Willis Smover
Elgin
A. E. Meyers
Chicago
Albert Evans
The
Bulletin
Zelma Hopke
Clarno
Dr. Rideout
Forreston
A. J. Hallan
Dixon
E. L. Gear
Lanark
Neckwear Spotlight in the City of Golden Eagle
The largest and finest neckwear city is highlighted as Golden Eagle showcases premier lines and a strong fashion focus. Local retailers emphasize quality, variety, and the city’s reputation for stylish ties and accessories.
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Golden Eagle
Basketball games Sunday meeting at association rooms
The Y M C A hosts a Sunday meeting with a lively program despite poor attendance from bad weather. Lectures by Dr W W Krape and others impressed, and a New Year resolutions session is planned for next week. Basketball games between the local high school and Y M C A alumni and Cardinal Club of Monroe, Wis, set for 3 20 with listed lineups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Oyler
Dwight Riner
W. W. Krape
WW. S. Bowler
O. T. Smith
Monroe
Wis
Luebhing
Schmelzle
Hall
Wheeler
Seitz
Redlinger
Skinner
Hoyman
Ennenga
Hoy
Thoren
Barton to Lecture on Health Strength and Longevity
Hamilton Canada’s Donald M. Barton, renowned for scientific physical training, will lecture at the local Y M C A next Monday night. The program includes theory, demonstrations of development, and a talk on diet, sleep, and exercise under the U N T club.
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Donald M. Barton
Hamilton
Canada
Mr. Barton
America
F.C. Rogers
Civ
Christmas Program At Satem Church School
The Sunday school of Satem Church presents a Christmas program on Christmas Eve at 7:30 PM featuring organ voluntary, songs, recitations by many students led by Bertha Jones and the choir, and a school benediction. The program includes no doubt elaborate decorations and a welcoming message for all attendees.
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Satem Church
Heinimillee
Anthom
Bertha Jones
Peiwicca
Mary Moss
Earl Bush
Henry Cragis
Alee
Blanche Beard
Florence Shelp
Apa Os
Lee Eo
Caroline Bush
Maule Stout
Eae
Nikdd High
CNSR
Aca
Harry Strate
Christamas
Helen Stewart
Cee Voneti Strate
Wee Helen Rush
Duelah Meyers
Loreen
Christmas Services at St Marys Church
Christmas at St Marys Church features joyous services with masses at 6 7 4 30 and 10 o clock. The 6 o'clock mass includes Gibler s orchestra and Loesch s mass with sermon by Rev P M Griffin. The 10 o'clock mass presents Loesch s grand massing with a full choir and orchestral accompaniment. Rev Thomas F Leydon preaches on The Song of the Angels, with Miss Mary Brennan at the organ.
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St. Mary’s Church
St. Mary's Church
Gibler
Loesch
P. M. Griffin
Thomas F. Leydon
Song of the Angels
Mary Brennan
Birth of the King Led Embury Epworth League Meeting
Despite yesterday's heavy weather a large Leaguer attendance filled the Embury Epworth League devotional, led by Mrs. Joseph Linder with the Birth of the King as topic. Corrine Courtney and Euelah Holmes sang a beautiful duet, drawing great appreciation and reflecting strong youth church involvement.
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Embury Epworth League
Joseph Linder
Corrine Courtney
Euelah Holmes
League
Christmas Exercises at English Reformed Church Delightful
The English Reformed Church held Christmas exercises Sunday evening. The church looked pretty with evergreen decorations, a large tree, and an old fashioned fireplace. Parents and friends filled the church to see the young performers with Mr Whitesitt singing two solos enhancing the program.
Christmas Program Shines at First English Lutheran Church
The Sunday school Christmas program at the First English Lutheran Church drew a large crowd. The big chorus aided the program, with Miss Vollrath in charge of the choir earning special mention for the music.
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First
Vollrath
Christmas at Public Library Opens for Children
The children's room at the public library will be open Christmas evening until o clock and each child will receive a special gift. The library building will be closed all day Christmas.
German Lutheran Church Christmas Exercises Schedule
The children of the German Lutheran Church will present Christmas exercises at 7 o'clock Tuesday night. A brief program will feature songs and readings, with the event open to the public and families invited to attend.
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Chiidren
Remarkable Misdiagnosis Leads to Bitters Cure
Abraham Brown of Winterton N Yo recounts doctors misdiagnosing his illness as heart disease kidney trouble blood poison stomach and diver trouble. After his wife urged Whee The Bitters he improved with one bottle. Guaranteed to cure blood poison weakness and abdominal liver and kidney complaints by Joseph Mmoier, druggist 50.
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Abraham Brown
Winterton
Joseph Mmoieert
Local notes and events in Freeport area
Jay DeVore the piano dealer tours Chicago on business. The Polaris will be distributed tomorrow at 8 PM at the Journal office. The Woman's Relief corps hosts a card party tomorrow afternoon in Gs Rehall. Rollaway Rink offers prizes this week in their advertisement. City barber shops remain open until eleven Tuesday night and close all day Wednesday. Freeport post office windows stay open until 5 PM Monday and Tuesday December 28 and 24. Northwestern issues vaccination orders for Ridott workers to curb smallpox spread. Continuous efforts aim to prevent disease transmission.
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Woman's Relief Corps
Gs. Rehall
Ilvelock
Freeport
Ridott
Northwestern
Pecatonica
Golden Eagic House Sale on Jackets and Robes
The Golden Eagic announces a two day sale offering any Linking Jacket or Bath Robe for four dollars. Limited quantities available in house today and tomorrow.
Porter sells coal yard property at Fxy-Change street
Mrs. H J Porter disposed of the real estate at the foot of Fxy Change street to H A Hilboer company for $100. The place has long housed a coal and wood yard, occupied in recent years by the present company and previously by the late H J Porter.
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H. J. Porter
Fxy- Change Street
H. A. Hilboer Company
Christmas Dinner at Krewster House
A Christmas dinner is planned at the Krewster House from 12 to 2. The listing notes the contact number 12-2826 for details.
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Krewster House
Silk Suspender Line Debut Priced 5Ue to $2.50
Golden Eagle introduces a new line of Silk Suspenders priced from five to two fifty. The ad notes upscale features and availability in multiple sizes.
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Golden Eagle
Slyhert Guards His Honor Amid Jealous Guarding
Knox-Well notes Slyhert protects his honor fiercely, admitting he has only a small reserve left to guard.
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Slyhert
Knox
Smoking Jackets and Bathrobes at Reduced Prices
Golden Fagle announces discounts on smoking jackets and bathrobes with notable price cuts through December 21, inviting shoppers to refreshed loungewear options.
Arsenal at Rock Island Turns Out 700 to 800 Rifles Daily
The Rock Island arsenal reports steady daily production of Springfield rifles adapted to a new pointed nose bullet. About 40,000 to 50,000 remain to be completed in 10 to 12 weeks as sights are adjusted and tested. Major Hixon and Major Fuller inspected carriages for 4.7 and 6 inch rifles, with final testing planned at Sandy Hook.
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Springfield
Rock Island
Moline
Springfield Arsenal
Massachusetts
S. E. Blunt
War Department
Regular Army
Marine Corps
National Guards
Hixon and
Fuller
Ordinance Department
Arsenal
King
Major Hixon
Major Fuller
Arsenal Proving Grounds
Sandy Hook
Leap Year Promises More Weddings in 1908 Romance
The article notes a leap year in 1908 will boost marriage proposals as February gains an extra day. It explains bissextile year rules, and predicts an uptick in weddings across Freeport and other civilized regions, focusing on bashful suitors choosing February 29 for proposals.
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Cupid
Fresport
Directors Meeting at Golden Meadow Development
The board of directors of Golden Meadow Development Company held a meeting at the company offices in the Wilcoxon building this afternoon.
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Golden Meadow
Wilcoxon Building
Chia
Bath Robes and Linking Jackets Offered at Low Prices
Bath robes and linking jackets advertised with prices up to four dollars today. Golden Eagle store promotes a selection valued as low as four dollars, catalog code 12-2326.
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Golden Eagle
Freeport Lectures to Welcome Prof Willett in January
Prof Herbert J Willett of Chicago University will begin a fourteenth course in Freeport on January 24, continuing his Christian focused lectures. After Palestine study and prior courses on Life of Christ and Life of Paul the series runs January 29 February 21 March 6 20 and 27 at the Masonic temple Women’s club room with tickets priced at $1.50 and single admission 36 cents.
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Herbert J. Willett
Chicago University
Freeport
Willett
Christ
Paul
Palestine
Masonic Temple
Freeport holiday shopping brisk amid strong local demand
Freeport merchants report busier holiday trade than last year despite the term stringency not affecting the city. Strong goods quality and low prices lure shoppers, with much spending by country buyers and continued activity from local residents tonight and tomorrow as purchases continue.
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Freeport
Great Heaps of Gold in Chicago Vault Work
Lester B. Brady, son of Captain Wm. I. Brady, writes from Freeport about vault work in Chicago with John F. Burrell. He notes millions in gold coin paid out and thousands in new silver coins shipped to northern and central states. The 1907 Saint Gaudens $20 gold piece is in great demand with rapid sales and a large premium for collectors. Chicago’s central position moves crops and Christmas shopping, with banks handling large shipments of pennies daily. Prosperity is evident and indisputable.
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Lester B. Brady
Wm. I. Brady
Sub-Treasury
Chicago
Freeport
Stub Treasury
John F. Burrell
Northwest
Middle States
St. Gauden
United States
Bucklen’s Amicable Salve Endorsed by Local Merchant
Le Raysville NY merchant O S Woolever endorses Bucklen's Amica Salve for piles and all sores. He claims it cured him 20 years ago and still relies on it. Available at Joseph Emmert's drug store for 25 cents.
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O. S. Woolever
le Raysville
N. Y
Bucklen
Joseph Emmert
Goods and Gismos in Local Ads and Offers
Local ads tout Hindipo nerve tonic with money back guarantee from Guenther & Co at Galena corner. Also featured are embroidered slippers for 6 cents, Phoenix muffler for 50 cents, pebble rubber boots for boys at 1.25, and carriage and automobile storage and repainting services by RR. S., Johnston, at Spring and Mechanic.
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Co. P. Guenther & Co
Galena Avenue
Galena Street
RR. S
Johnston
Corner Spring
Letker Grocery Stock Sold. New Owners Invite Customers
Notice from H Pontius & Co stating they have purchased the Wm Letker Grocery stock and request former customers to call. They announce a fresh stock of goods to be sold at reasonable prices.
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Wm. Letker
H. Pontius & Co
TWO MORE TO JOLIET FOR STEALING TROUSERS CASES
The December term docket in the circuit court narrowed to the McDaniels and Stabenow cases as the petit jury was dismissed and adjournment set for morning. Sheriff Milner and William Stewart transported Jones and Jackson to Joliet after their convictions for stealing trousers from Freeport clothing stores. Jackson pleaded guilty to three counts. Jones faced one trial then pled guilty to remaining counts. They received indeterminate penitentiary terms to be set by the pardons board. Jones cried upon verdict. Chief Silk, initially opposed, shifted to conviction after a two hour debate. Silk testified only to arrest and seizure of the property and taking suspects to jail, countering claims of police bias.
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Circuit Court
Stabenow
McDaniels
Jones
Jackson
Joliet
Milner
William Stewart
Freeport
Board of Pardons
Silk
Witnes
A Real Wonderland of South Dakota Healing Tale
Mrs BE D Clapp reports her son near death from lung and throat trouble. Exhausting coughing spells ceased after using Dr King's New Discovery, which she credits with saving his life and curing him. Guaranteed for coughs and colds, throat and lung troubles. 50 cents and 1 dollar. Trial bottle free.
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South Dakota
Mound City
BE. D. Clapp
Mrs. Clapp
Dr. King
Joseph Emmert
Fancy slippers at all prices at Rony Lueckhs
Men's and ladies' fancy slippers offered at all price ranges by Lueckhs located opposite the New York hotel at 82 Galena Street.
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Rony
Lueckh's
New York Hotel
Galena Bt
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