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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1908

Page

5

Miss 70E Bride of M. Weds Minister at Pearl City

Wednesday evening Rev. Wesley Feldwich married Miss Zoo Hea at her mother's home on Carpenter street in Pearl City. The ceremony, performed by Rev. W K Loofbourrow and Rev. C W McCaskill, featured music and a lavish reception. The bride, Northwestern University trained musician, weds a North Ohio conference pastor preparing to serve Pearl City. The groom holds degrees from Wallace College and two theological schools and aims for a fruitful ministry.

Wesley Feldwich Zoo Hea Carpenter Street W. K. Loofbourrow C. W. McCaskill First Methodist Church Reginal DeKoven Paul Stibgen Elsie Loofbourrow Karl Stoltz R. Loveaul Gertrude San Souce Clayton Johns Methodist Church Pearl City Rock River

Widman and Widman Tie Knot in Freeport

In the quiet evening at the bride’s brother home W Widman Arthur Hinaut and Miss Louella Widman both of Freeport were united in marriage. W Klingbell pastor of Oak Street church performed the ceremony. The couple will reside in Freeport. Miss Rae Boyington, a clerk in the circuit court office, resigns effective today and Helen Bolender will replace her. Boyington plans to marry John Dittman of Freeport next month.

W., Widman Arthur Hinaut Louella Widman Freeport W. . Klingbell Oak Street Church Miss Boyington Rae Boyington Circuit Court Helen Bolender John Dittman

Last Chance Dance Tonight at Lexington Hall

A leap year dance organized by local young people will be held at Lexington Hall tonight. The grand march will start at 9 o clock led by Mr and Mrs William F Jungkunz and Mr and Mrs Frank Steffen. Giblers orchestra provides the music and tickets may be bought at the door.

Lexingtoon Hall William F. Jungkunz Frank Steffen Gibler

Scott House Party At Van Dyke Home Florence Township

The Scott house party, an annual Florence township event at the Van Dyke home, is held this week. Attendees include Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Goyington, Mr. and Mrs. Mason Fox, Mr. and Mrs. CG C. Wolf, Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Cramer, and Mr. and Mrs. Seth Scott.

Scott House van Dyke Florence Township W. E. Goyington Mason Fox CG. C. Wolf J. P. Cramer Seth Scott

Germania Society Dance and Card Party Tonight

The Germania society hosts a dance and card party tonight for members and their families. Proceeds support society activities and fellowship. Residents are invited to attend at the club, with refreshments provided.

The Germania Society

Baker entertains crowd with snare drum and fife show

Cant. W. H. H. Baker drew a large Dakota village audience Wednesday night for his snare drum and fife exhibition. He plans another show at Mc Connell on Saturday night January 9. Mrs. D. A. Knowlton and the Knowlton sisters hosted a large reception yesterday afternoon. Busy Bee lodge members are invited to a dance and card party tonight at the lodge rooms.

H. H. Baker Dakota Village McConnell D. A. Knowlton Knowlton Jean Knowlton Busy Bee Lodge Order

Mary Ellen praises Gold Medal Flour for baking

A reader endorses Gold Medal Flour as the best for making everything, praising its quality and versatility in baking and cooking.

Mary Ellen

Daily Journal delivers citywide pliv at 10c per week

The Daily Journal offers delivery to any part of the city for 10 cents weekly. The notice emphasizes broad circulation and low price for local readers seeking regular news.

The Daily Journal

Disaster in Messina and Reggio Rocks Sicily

Reports describe Messina and nearby districts devastated by a major quake. Survivors flee into mountains, cities wiped out, and thousands feared dead. Lipari, Bagnara, and coastal towns abandoned. ships bring rescued and injured to Naples. Chaos, fires, and collapsed prisons compound the catastrophe.

Ne Campo Santo Condo Messina James Bagnara Reggio Aeolian Islands Sicily Lipari Niven Scylla Charybedis Aneus Varare Alessiia

Fragmentary RAF Rome report hints at naval actions near Sicily

A distorted OCR fragment recalls officials in Rome weighing actions after an early shock. It mentions ships cruising toward Sicily and an artilleryman swept to sea by a fisherman, with others exhausted and fleeing inland.

Rome Washington Sicily

Vatents Tragedy Report From Fragmented Note

A damaged OCR fragment describes a casualty event with scattered phrases. It mentions a person named Vatents and references being struck, rescue attempt, and time of incident, but the text is incomplete and the exact details, location, and outcome remain unclear.

Funeral rites for Frank Weik held after death in city

The obituary notes Frank Weik of this city died Tuesday night. The service was conducted by Rev. Hummel at the residence and St. Joseph's church, with interment in the local cemetery. He was born in Baden and came to America, leaving surviving relatives including Otto Weik of Ridott and Louis Weik.

Duvolito Messina Catania Frank Weik Bri Cook P Kaverage Sti Weik Germany America Rachel Otto Weik Ridott Ackley Cathag Lont Kuehfers Fatheroseph Baden Surflce Fa Louis Ward Weik Kanians Strohacker Lidzie Meck A. Hummel H. M. Mariah

Coming Jan I B of RB Thirty at Masonic to Jan 4

Winter commerce opens as the I B of RB hosts a three week period at the Masonic venue beginning January. The schedule includes events and gatherings leading into the new year with expected attendance and activities announced by organizers.

Masonic

College of Ira House event list and asks

An OCR fragment lists events at the College of Ira House with matinees and night shows from January 1 to January 13 including Howe's and Moonlight pictures, East Southern Skies, Mason, Adams Sawyer, and Quins. It also includes a stray grocery question, rental ad, and a note about a purse found at a park rink.

Iy Link Matinee Bec Howe Id Mason Masons Adams Sawyer

Reckless delivery boy causes buggy crash on Chicago Street

An unknown delivery boy drove recklessly north on Chicago Street today and wrecked Dr. R. J. Burts buggy near the German Bank corner. The horse was knocked down, the buggy overturned, and the axle sprung. The delivery boy fled the scene.

Chicago Street R. J. Burts German Bank

Journal Want Column Prompt Misleading Law Inquiry

A fragment describes someone leaving without explanation and provoking police in an investigation. The note mentions reading the Journal's want column for guidance and hints at public notice style. No clear person or organization beyond the police department is named. The text is garbled OCR and lacks concrete facts.

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