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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1908
Page
8
Dan Murphy, longtime first operator at the Central, departed Saturday for Freeport. His replacement at Monroe will be W. C. Masko of Clarno, taking the post here.
Semi official word lists J C Dailey’s successor as Illinois Central Chicago division superintendent as Battistore with W J Leahey to replace him as terminals trainmaster. No word on abolition of trainmaster of terminals or Leahey’s successor. Dailey’s popularity and long rise from messenger boy noted. Chief Engineer HW Safford in Freeport on inspection, traveling private car.
Local groups list upcoming meetings and events including Culture club with Miss Walker and St. Margaret's guild with Mrs. Walter Hea. Rink masquerade, Ladies' Auxiliary at Y M C A, G A R business session at Grand Army hall, Narren Sitzung for St Pius society March 2, Elder Brewster chapter D A R postponement, Clinton theater work led by Raymond Wise and Demeter Seitz, Embury church aid monthly meeting at Mrs Nestlerode's home, Cherry Blossom Camp No 260 Royal Neighbors to initiate candidates with district deputy from Chicago, Woodmen entertainment and refreshments scheduled.
A home poem commemorates the birth at the Robbins residence of a baby to Mr and Mrs J H Robbins and their in law couple. It praises new life and family joy with a playful robin imagery and ends with a dated line from February.
The Young People's Aid society of the first Lutheran church invites members to an sleighing party this evening to be held at the home of Martin Kwottnin in Florence. Participants should meet at the Union Building and Loan offices in the Rice building at 7:45.
The Toastmasters club will discuss the Recent Financial Flurry at tomorrow evenings meeting. Several Presport business men are in town to offer remarks on the subject.
In Police Court this morning two men and one woman were cited before Magistrate Bentley on the charge of their orderly candies. They were assessed fines of $1 and costs each.
An old advertisement touts a collapsible tube product for piles by J Moogk and C P Guenther. The copy claims a ready to apply nozzle and a price of 50 cents, promising relief through a padirul expensive operation.
To whom it may concern, I declare that T will not be responsible for any debts contracted by my wife, Josephine Reardon, after this date. Dated February 28, 1908. Go, REARDON.
In Ladakh at 10 400 feet a village host welcomes Mr. Huntington with a bowl of surprisingly good Himalayan tea. A dark stable, a warm living room, ragged sleeping arrangements, and a primitive churned tea with rancid butter illustrate stark poverty yet charming hospitality in central Asia.
George Trobridge, a Westminster Review writer and Dante admirer, analyzes the poet’s humor as unconscious and grave. He notes Dante never smiles, treats hell’s punishments with sober gravity, and offers a vivid scene of a sinner in a circular pit as flames lick the feet while Dante converses with the captive.
A Baltimore office intruder seeks a dollar at a top law firm. He jokes his late uncle left nothing but ten children to an orphan asylum, then vanishes. It reads as a Saturday Evening Post light anecdote about mistaken fortune and philanthropy.
In a Washington Star exchange, a young statesman says he must learn to speak plainly. Senator Sorghum cautions that he might also need to learn to say what he does not mean.
Puck quotes a playful social exchange about Miss Datoup appearing old fashioned and Miss Moderne reacting with embarrassment after discovering a pocket in her dress during a shopping outing. The exchange highlights fashion quirks and social peacocking in a lighthearted street column.
In a brief exchange the father questions if young Sunking wrote to Caroline and she confirms writing about a white paper. The father remarks he hopes for wealth and urges encouragement for Sunking. The item reflects a society page snippet from Cleveland Plain Dealer.
A historical report outlines a commanding officer using a clever device to mislead pursuing forces. The tactic involved signaling a false retreat and creating decoys to misdirect the enemy, enabling a strategic withdrawal.
A fragment from Harper’s Weekly quotes a parson chiding white cullard folks for claiming blacks were created by the land in old times. The satirical piece portrays a debate on race and origins with period voice.
A Philadelphia Press note quotes a neighborly exchange about naming a newborn. The woman asks, “Bow or pil?” and Susie replies that her parents have not yet decided, as Pop and train continue arguing over the name.
Nearly 800 Masons attended a Sunday afternoon lecture at the Masonic temple by Isaaco Alcazar a Jerusalem native speaking on Historical and Traditional Masonry. He spoke two hours, held keen interest, and stereopticon views of Solomon's temple and Jerusalem enriched the program. Alcazar traced how many current Mason traditions have historical roots from ancient brethren.
Excelsior lodge of Masona will observe past master's night on Feb 21. The conferring of the Master Mason's degree by worshipful masters will be followed by a banquet.
Members from Freeport Lena Warren Galena and nearby towns attend a two day school at the Masonic temple led by Mae McRae worthy grand matron and Louise Albin grand lecturer. Opening at 10 am features instruction and drill followed by Q A. Afternoon at 2 includes exemplification and ritual work while 8 pm covers ritual and secret work. Tomorrow starts at 10 am with visitor reception closing exercises and installation ceremonies.
In social circles the Beta girls will entertain their gentleman friends at the Rollaway rink on St Valentine s evening. This select club promises a good time for the honored pentle men.
A card party tonight at E. of G. hall and another tomorrow afternoon at G. A. R. hall hosted by the W R C. Division No. 290 G I A plans a Wednesday 2 30 pm card party to benefit the B of L A with three Haviland china prizes and 15 cents admission.
J. H. Edwards of Dixon visits Freeport as a caller today. J. H. Graham and daughter from Durand spend Sunday in Freeport at D. F. Graham's home. Miss Edith Wildey and several Mt. Carroll residents attend the Eastern Star school of instruction in the city.
In the blue waters of the Mediterranean fishermen harvest at night using a long forklift like tool beside a glazing fire. The ancient peche aux Mambeaux custom persists, letting hundreds of hardy deep-sea workers earn livelihoods through nocturnal fishing.
A brief Pennsylvanian style quarrel unfolds as a star questions green snow while a manager insists white paper remains costly. The exchange hints at stock certificates and property pressures amid a tension between nature and finance.
A brief dialogue shows Mr Urban asking about warmth for his house during winter while Native responds cheerfully that they stay snug indoors with the living room thermometer kept up and a friendly exchange about keeping warm.
A fragment from Lippincott's reports a third floor tenant announcing as part of a committee that he has called to ask the occupant to settle selling their baby. A second floor tenant responds that another committee member was about to go up and ask the same.
A Detroit Tribune excerpt contrasts a widow and a maid in a witty exchange about attention. The widow notes interest lies in the man’s focus while the maid challenges sustained talk about him. The brief quip captures social humor of courting conversations.
A clipped, archaic dialogue fragment shows a cold reply about money for the poor. The applicant suggests feigning a prodge near the speaker, with a mention of Philadelphia Tedger in the muddled text.
Mrs Newlywed asks when it will be safe to take the baby in the car. The reply humorously cites a touted readiness, referencing a famous M. 10 from an old New York Life advertisement.
A garbled note portrays a scene with a mayor and constable seeking where to go next as three tramps plead for pity. The fragment references a figure Pim and mentions Transatlantic Fales, suggesting a reporting snapshot of a chaotic street moment.
In a brisk but phonetic excerpt a blind lumberjack named Lazy Lewis laments others passing by without work, while Sleepy Solomon questions the remedy as Chica exclaims now. The dialogue centers on employment and social attitudes among traveling people.
W H Etzler transfers part section 32 in Winslow to Howard H Kitzler for 3000 dollars Ik W Siecke transfers lot 9 vieck 4 in Taylor's Park Addition to A C Knorr for 300 dollars
A brief comic exchange shows a speaker quipping about the phrase my late husband and noting a habit of misnaming spouses or dates. The dialogue references a character named Poe and a playful navigation of titles in social chatter, reflecting dated vernacular.
The board of directors of the Y M C G A will hold its regular monthly meeting this evening at the association parlors.
A vintage advert promises back and joint pain relief with Pineules offering 30 days of treatment for one dollar. It claims relief from rheumatism back ache and kidney trouble and urges purchase from H. J. Moogk and C. P Guenther.
Mrs. Er. H. Reynolds and Mrs. J. R. Patterson of Rochell and Mrs. G. R. Charters and Miss Mary Charters of Ashton attend the scout of instruction of the Eastern tar.
Promotes Ene Ring's Little Liver Pills as a remedy to wake lazy livers cleanse the system and clear the skin. Claims relief for biliousness and sick headache. Price 25 cents. Sold by H. J. Moogk and C. P. Guenwither.
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