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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1906
Page
2
The Freeport Journal earned an International Typo graphical Union label recognizing its use of Union labor in the newspaper's mechanical departments.
The column lists numerous social moves and travels. Miss Fannie Pettepiece returns home from Cornell. Arthur Pettepiece from Iowa City Medical College. many others visit relatives or travel to Chicago, Rockford, Aurora, Pecatonica, Lena, Oregon, Madison, and Chattanooga. Several returns from Christmas trips are noted, including John Clark to Oregon and Jack Easton in town from the Freeport ball scene.
Freeport observes a generous Christmas with churches and societies aiding the indigent. Skating and warm civic events filled the day. William Ascher distributed 2200 to 2800 packages to children. nurses, hospitals, jails, and volunteers held trees, dinners, and gifts. Weddings, parties, and social events marked the season as civic pride and charity shone.
Monroe readers note a revised Illinois Central timetable with an 8 16 am departure for morning passengers. The first run arrived ahead of the northbound train, using sidings to balance the Madison and southbound services. The new equipment includes coaches mail car and baggage car, with conductor Peter Moore in charge.
The Anchor society holds a social tonight while Ladies' day is planned at Knights of Columbine tomorrow. Embury church hosts a Christmas tree festival with Junior League and parents invited. Dr and Mrs Arnold hosted a Christmas dinner for twenty four children, and Rev Hosmer honored by the local ministerial association as they prepare for a new field.
Roscoe J. Carnahan resigns from Rawleigh Medical Co. effective January 1 to oversee Malhavement business for the Standard. Will Krape, previously business manager, will join the editorial staff.
G A RK Carrier transfers lot 21 block 2 Knowlton second addition to Simon Richter for 800 dollars. Minnie GG Barnes transfers part of lots 7 and 8 block 4 Guitean addition to Thomas Rockey for 1400 dollars.
Mr and Mrs Chamberlin announce the death of their son Gurdon in Yakima Washington burial held there.
From out the ashes of the past she stands as a wondrous sun. The poem hints at renewal and beauty, framing the speaker’s admiration for the subject’s enduring worth and budding splendor.
A man described as medium height with a corduroy hat and coat, smooth shaved, carrying a dinner pail, assaulted Mrs Neidigh near the River School and later attacked Miss Rae Boyington near Walnut and North Galena avenues. Police chase leads along river and streets with officers briefed and suspects under investigation.
Walter John Miller spent the day at Rockford. Joseph Dodds was at Polo on business. Frank Stobel of Waterloo is visiting Freeport relatives. Mrs M Schauer of Carrot, Ia., is Oscar Runkle of Orangeville. Mrs J H Stealy was an early Chicago passenger. Dr James Neff and wife guests at J S Harpster’s home. W A Hance early Chicago business passenger. Arthur Leath of Elgin visiting L W Hawken. William Lichtenberger of Chicago in city over Christmas to visit sisters. Miss Iva Wheeland returned from Monroe. Miss Jessie Brown returned to Haldane, Ill. Mrs J M Batley leaves for Walters Park, Pa., for winter. D R Palmer from Chicago visiting his parents. Cieo M Fugate Sr of Frueh & Fugate at Lanark Mt Carroll for Connecticut Fire Insurance reps.
J B Waterman of Watertown C writes his daughter who suffered years with epilepsy was cured by Dr Kings New Life Pills and has had no attack for over two years. Best body cleansers and tonic pills on earth. 25c at Joseph Emmerts drug store.
Director G G McCarty appoints committees for booths hall music ticket sales building booths donations printing floor dancing and judges. Date set for the fair and bazaar the first week in February 4 to 9. Directors meet this evening to finalize all arrangements and aim for a larger financial result than last year.
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