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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1908
Page
8
The La Crosse and Southeastern railroad which last year built a line from La Crosse to Viola Wisconsin plans to extend to Richland Center Avoca Highland and Dodgeville where it would connect with the Illinois Central which is said to control it This would give the Illinois Central access to a rich territory not previously reached by other roads.
Dr. Kari F. Snyder and his wife are due in Freeport in the latter part of the week, concluding nearly three months away on a European trip.
Assistant State's Attorney Trickett of Kansas City Kansas will address the Civic League at the Grand Opera House in Freeport on Tuesday evening February 24. Once 2456 saloons gambling dens and disorderly houses existed. by July 2 none remained after enforcement, boosting business and moral welfare despite initial opposition from Local officials and merchants.
The county court probate records show the wills of Daniel C. Stover with codicil, Mrs. Mary C. Stover, and Lydia Shearer of Lena were probated. Robert C. Shearer is named executor without bond. The documents bear the date January 10, 1908 and leave property to the deceased's children.
The Culture club meets this evening with Miss Tillie Serf. The American Stars of Equity hold a meeting tomorrow evening. The Ladies aid society of the First M. hi. church meets Wednesday at 2 80 oclock. The Martha Washington Thimble club will meet at the K of G hall Tuesday afternoon. The Mystic Workers plan a regular meeting Wednesday evening with a Rockford and Red Oak lodge social to follow. St Cecelia society members meet tonight at 7 3380 oclock then attend a rosary at Miss Katharine Redlinper’s home and tomorrow attend a funeral in a body.
Secretary Coons of the Business Men's association has received a letter from the New York Merchants' association seeking support in opposing the Aldrich emergency currency bill now before the senate. The question will be discussed at the next meeting of the Business Men's association.
George Moore of Grimesland North Carolina credits Kings New Discovery with saving his life after a persistent cough. He reports improvement after one bottle and declares himself well after twelve bottles. The remedy is described as a supreme healer for coughs colds and weak lungs and a preventive for pneumonia. Available at Joseph Emmert's druggist with trial bottle offered.
Two games were played at the YMCA Saturday evening. The All Professionals won two of three games against Second Presbyterian. English Lutheran defeated Eltzroth in straight sets.
The Knights of Pythias anniversary event will be held in Rockford tomorrow evening with many Freeporters expected to attend. Members of the two local lodges will depart on the evening train for Rockford.
John Wolf of 603 Empire street returned Saturday from Milwaukee where he received treatment for his left eye from Dr. Schneider. He was away three weeks and is considerably improved.
Attorneys for both sides in the Boehner case debated pleading questions before Judge Clarity in county court this morning. A trial date was not set and remains undetermined at present.
Beacemary Smedley of the Y M C A received a $25 check from Col. Frank Lowden for the current year's subscription to support the institute in its expenses.
A string of events in Freeport lists dances card parties lectures and fairs. Activities include Germania society gatherings at Masontle Temple and Lexington hall plus University Extension lectures by Professors Willett and Dawson with dates in February and March for community groups and fundraisers.
Feb 16 The Lion and The Mouse. Feb 29 Human Trearts. Mar 1 Preston Downey Moving pictures. Mar 2 Mra Fiske at Co. Mar 6 Uncle Josh Perkins. Mar 11 The Red MDL.
Judge Heard left this morning for Chicago to hold a term of court in the superior court of that city.
An old time drug advertisement from Guenther & Co. promotes Hindipo as a remedy for Bright's disease diabetes rheumatism gout gravel dropsy bladder inflammation bad blood and nervous troubles caused by sick kidneys. It guarantees cure in all cases and offers mail delivery with prepaid price options six boxes for 2.50 under a positive guarantee.
Roy H. Cross of Davis aged 56 and Susie Fisher of Orangeville aged 20 are recorded as licensed to wed. The brief notice lists names and ages for the marriage filing.
Report indicates Chief Silk is much improved today, though details remain sparse about health and recovery progress.
Pearson's Weekly recounts three odd happenings. A woman falls asleep in a shop while an assistant shows dress fabrics. Two tramps attend a fancy dress ball in ordinary clothes and misbehave at the supper room. A distracted woman trims her eyebrows with scissors, unaware of what she is doing.
Personal taxes must be paid this month at my office opposite post office. W. T. Rockey, Collector. 241f.
In a Missouri context from a history narrative, the text notes a friction between Sam Barton and Thomas Denton as Benton sought to marginalize Barton after Barton helped elect Benton to the Senate. The piece describes their friendship, later quarrels, and estrangement as they navigated assignments and personal conflict.
J Burdett, piano tuner, advertises ordhera service at Brown and Dollmeyers with phone 800 1 datt.
Principal Miss TH probes a case brought by a prngil, questioning what occurred while Miss EL maintains the account. The report touches on strained dialogue and a reference to Russia's vast fisheries, including volumes from the Volga, Caspian, and Baltic seas.
Mrs Dorothy Brown operates a Gift Shop at 118 Stephenson St featuring china painting and leather work.
Lopez of Manilla New York a carpenter says Buecklen's Arnica Salve has healed many severe cuts and saved him suffering and money. It heals burns sores boils fever sores eczema and piles. 25e at Joseph Emmert's druggist.
Banker Charles C. Knowlton promotes First Mortgage Loans as stable investments amid market volatility. The catalog lists numerous farm mortgage notes with varied maturities from 1912 to 1918, each secured by land parcels and valued up to tens of thousands, with principal and interest collected at no cost to investors.
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