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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1908
Page
8
In the Polo poultry show from February 3 to 8 F W Niesman exhibited 242 birds, winning 220 prizes including 6 firsts. A Black Hamburg Bullet scored 95 4 points earning the Purina Mills cup for the top bird, with a White Polish pen scoring 88 3 tying for high pen and securing most specials.
An advertisement touts Urine Laxative Fruit Syrup as a cure for chronic constipation. It claims the product aids digestion, stimulates liver and bowels, restores natural action, and is pleasant with no nauseation or griping. HW. J. Moogk and Wm. Jungkunz.
Interest in the Eastern Star school of instruction remains strong with large attendance at sessions. About 300 members attended yesterday and evening sessions showed slight declines. Mae McRae and Louise S. Albin praised local officers for their work. Tonight a reception for visitors will be followed by cards.
Dr Edwin Herbert Lewis of Chicago addressed about one hundred Freeport Shakespeare Society members and guests at Mrs D A Knowltons home on upper Stephenson Street His lecture blended original thought humor and beauty and included impersonations He is dean of Lewis Institute and head of the English department
Rev. F. W. Emerson delivered an eloquent address to a large turnout of the Second Presbyterian Brotherhood. Drawing on his anti saloon work, he offered amusement and valuable guidance, making these meetings a promising feature of the church’s work.
In county court today Judge Clarity heard the case of Mrs William P Bike suing Elias Heckman conservator and administrator ex officio of the Martha Bike estate. No decision was announced by late afternoon. The action arises from a claim for services presented against the Maria Bike estate.
Monroe Feb 10 James Monahan on the prohibited list was brought before Police Justice Sauc eren for examination on liquor source after intoxication Saturday. He claimed Freeport as the supplier and was returned to jail to refresh his memory.
Governor Deneen designated Friday April 17 and Friday October 16 as Arbor and Bird days. An alternate October 16 date applies for schools preferring fall planting. The superintendent of public instruction will issue an Arbor day booklet of notable interest around March 1.
The W C T U will meet in the Y M C A parlors Thursday afternoon February 13 at 3 oclock. The union will observe Frances E Willard Memorial day with an interesting and appropriate program. Every lady is urged to attend.
Readable entries list individuals with cities of origin such as Dubuque Chicago Lena and Davis. The fragment mentions dates like 12 28 and 25 along with various initials and stray codes suggesting a directory or notice. No clear event or action is stated.
Franklin nest No 73 holds an important meeting this evening at the ball. The constitution and by laws will be read for the second time. All members are urged to attend.
Michael J. Lonergan transfers lots 10 and 11 in block 2 of Mary 5S Scott addition to Clayton Bennehalf for $50. The record notes a transfer of ownership and nominal consideration. Names Michael J. Lonergan and Clayton Bennehalf are listed with the property description and price.
Local Freeport chapter R A M to meet this evening to confer the Mark and Past de Roros. Chief Silk reportedly worse with pneumonia feared. Masquerade on roller skates Wednesday evening from seven to eleven. Attendees at the funeral of Charles Mayer of Rockford include Dr Whuehner and Walter Jerfert. George G McCarty installs new collar machine at Cascade laundry, marketed as protection against collar damage.
German Valley correspondent reports C Ludwig received a new gasoline traction engine last week. A well attended dance was held at Janssen's hall last Friday night. Teachers and pupils of Collman’s school will present an entertainment and basket social next Friday evening February 14. A fine program includes music by the German Valley orchestra. Ladies asked to bring fancy baskets for prizes.
Report cites Miss Maggie Reintz and Mrs EF R Aitken recovering from measles. Ladies' Aid to meet at Mrs Albert Cordes home Wednesday. Fricksoons welcomed a 2 pound baby boy. Willie Boomgarden recovered from grip. J J Cordes received a carload of coal last week. Alfert Poppen and others recovering from grip.
From Our Own Correspondent Orangeville Feb 9 John Schrack spent Tuesday in Freeport Mrs G D Dorn went to Rockford Tuesday where her son Lloyd was operated on for appendicitis I C Snyder spent Wednesday at Rockford Mrs Dr Daly was a Freeport visitor Wednesday Mrs William Moyer spent Sunday at Dakota with Rev B C Holloway and wife William Pollock and family went to Rice Lake Wis Friday evening where they will make their future home Mrs A C Koser of Colby Kan is the guest of friends here Mrs Frank Fahr of Winslow spent Saturday here A baby boy was born to Lloyd Dorn and wife of Rockford Friday Mrs Lloyd Lanker of Freeport Miss Vera Hoyman of Freeport was the guest of Dr Daly and wife over Sunday Miss Merta Adams of Freeport spent Sunday with George Wagner and family Mrs W H McCall and children of Freeport spent Sunday here Misses Flora Addams and Elsie Wallace spent Sunday in Freeport G D Dorn spent Sunday at Rockford Wim James and John Runkle of Spencer Town were here to attend the golden wedding anniversary of Lin Keister and wife Misses Irene Baltzer and Kate Gingrich returned to Freeport Monday after spending Sunday here The county examination will be held here next Saturday.
Ridott Feb 10 Rev Harvey a former Ridott pastor visits old friends as revival sessions begin at the Free Methodist church. Frye and family spend the day in Freeport. Miss Sadie Newcome from South Haven Mich visits W T Lamb. Grant Brynes improves from illness. Mrs Franzmeier and Blanche Wiler sick. Mrs Jake Sheffner attends grandparents golden wedding in Orangeville. Vera Templeton of Dakota visits Ridott relatives. Addie Bouray of Rock City visits Frank Lincoln. Nellie Anderson of Freeport visits Ridott Saturday. Mrs Hilelen Kruckenburg in Freeport to see her father W A Kerr who was badly hurt last week.
From Our Own Correspondent J Sverts Web 10 Greetings for St Valentine. Mrs Herman Dikkers spent Sunday with her parents Mr and Mrs ry of Baileyville. Frank Dilly was a Freeport caller Friday. Miss Catherine Fischer of Freeport is visiting with H Mustard at present. Mr and Mrs Jacob Dilly of Matlock Iowa will leave today for Ackley where they will visit a week then return home from a month’s visit with friends and relatives here. YW Dikkers and John Efchorn drove to Forrest on Monday. A sleightoad of young people from here attended the dance at Ridott Friday evening. Miss Ila Dilly is spending this week with her aunt Mrs George Guth at Freeport.
From Our Own Correspondent Harlem Corners Feb 10 Md Sullivan and Otis Rosenstiel were Lena visitors Saturday Mrs Peter McGurk spent Saturday with her parents Mr and Mrs J C Sullivan Frederick Rosenstiel and daughter Hazel and Frank Clarence and Ernest Rosenstiel were visitors Saturday William Waener and daughter Mabel were Freeport visitors Saturday Miss Bridger Kennedy has bought a fine bunch of calves.
Closing quotes show May wheat at 0.06 and May corn at 0.61. May oats at 0.83. May pork at 11.90 and May lard at 7.42 to 7.45 with May ribs at 6.52. Cattle at 4.000 head, with Reeves at 83.75 to 46.00. cows and heifers 1.75 to 4.60. Hogs 28,000, with ranges 5.6 to 6.0. Sheep 12,000 and lambs at 3.70 to 5.40. bulk sales 4.30 to 4.45. Quotations provided by F J Miner & Co with C D Anderson as resident manager.
County offices will be closed tomorrow to observe Lincoln's birthday and a week from Saturday for Washington's birthday, per local notice.
A February calendar of events includes Eastern Star instruction February 10, Germania dances February 12, St. Aloysius sponsored Tron Tiana for Mt Anecent's Orphanage at St Pius hall February 12, and Prof Dawson social dances February 14 and February 21 at Lexington hall. Feb 18 party by Anchor society and Bazaar and card party at St Pius hall February 18 19, Afternoon card party February 19 at Odd Fellows hall, Germania masquerade February 2, University Extension lectures on Early Christianity February 21 and March 6 and March 20, Fourth annual ceremonial Ga pernaum Shrine February 27, Stephenson County Teacher's Institute March 23 27, and Dr Willett lecture March 27.
February events include The Lion and The Mouse on Feb 1 and Human Hearts on Feb 8 with additional performances through March 11 starring The Red Miss and other acts. The notice also advertises Father William's Indian Herb Tablets for indigestion and related ailments sold by C. P. Guenther & Co. with a 20 cent price and refund offer.
A man declares he will not be responsible for any debts contracted by his wife Josephine Reardon after February 1908. Dated February 1908 at Radin Grove.
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