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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1908
Page
8
Friday evening February 21 at Center Hill Dakota, a program of songs monologues plays and pantomimes will be offered to raise funds for a school library. Admission for children is 10 cents with proceeds to improve the library under the supervision of the teacher.
The advert proclaims Foley’s Honey and Tar cures the most obstinate coughs and expels the cold from the system with a mild laxative effect. It guarantees genuine products in the yellow package sold by HW. J. Moogk and Wm. F. Jungkunz, urging readers to check the Journal’s want column.
The council discussed paving extension for the coming season and a receiving vault is under consideration. Alderman Pratt noted moving pictures planned for the Grand Opera house depicting the Thaw White case and McKinley assassination, deemed immoral or inflaming. Mayor Pittmar asked police to bar the screenings. Edward Grant urged careful council consideration before funding from Whistler Street to Harlem Avenue, while supporting the mayor's stance but had condemned him previously.
Charles Mezgert, former Wheeling outfielder in the Central League, has been sent a contract and is expected to join the Freeport team this season. He hit .270 last year and was a first class fielder, signaling a strong addition for the local squad. Also recommended for spring tryouts are Oregon residents Charles Rosenthaler, a pitcher, and Floyd Rickenbaugh, an outfielder, as potential assets under President Rodemeyer.
In Washburn Wisconsin the funeral of John Cousineau was postponed due to the Sunday closing order. The strong ban halted livery services, delaying the burial. The incident swayed public opinion, with many who supported Sunday closing now favoring open operations.
Today's Market Report lists closing board of trade quotations for May wheat corn oats pork lard and ribs along with Chicago Union Stock Yards cattle hogs and sheep prices. It also shows New York Stock Exchange activity with a range of active stocks and notable names such as Amul Copper and Penn RR among others.
Fannie Yeates Gehr presents a dramatic Wagner recital of The Flying Dutchman at the Masonic Temple tonight. Gehr displays marked talent and artist finish in a superb, emotional performance likely to delight music lovers and seekers of artistic worth. Admission is 60 cents.
The English Lutheran church ladies will host a supper at the K of P hall over the State Bank on Saturday evening February 22. Supper will be served from 6 to 8 o clock.
The Culture club met last evening with Misa Serf. Prof. L. A. Fulwider delivered a paper on The Progress of Universal Peace. The peace conference was discussed. After the address, Mrs. Scofield presented a sketch of Thomas Nelson Page which was greatly enjoyed.
A. F. Wagner R. D. Kuehner and Wilbur Coona left this morning to attend the Illinois Retail Merchants association meeting now in session at Dixon Illinois.
Severe storm forces postponement of the Anchor society gathering planned for tonight. The event is moved to tomorrow night with attendance expected as weather clears.
Last night the Illinois Central clerks held a return party for the leap year event. Eighteen couples skated at Rolla Way rink from 8:30 to 11:80 to Gibler's Orchestra, then moved to Solt's chocolate shop for supper. The male guests attempted to outdo the ladies, with a freight way bill style skating program featuring sixteen numbers and three Ladies Choices. Toasts followed with Andrew Tracy as toastmaster guiding both sexes to respond.
The notice lists individuals licensed to wed: Christ C. Rohnson of Silver Creek, Reina Minnenga of German Valley, Frank H. Reintz of Ridott, and Tout Krayenberg of Ridott. Contains gun range style numbers incongruent with typical marriage licenses. likely OCR artifact.
George Moore of Grimesland New York credits Dr King’s New Discovery with saving his life during a severe cough and lung illness. After one dozen bottles he recovered fully. trial bottle free and 50 cents to a dollar at Joseph Hinmert’s drugstore.
East window display offering Manhattan shirts described as best made and best fitting from 1.50 to 3.00 with 25 percent off. Shoppers urged not to miss the sale at BH. W. Clothing House.
A social of unique interest will be held at Mrs. N T Cobb's home 44 Prospect Terrace on Thursday evening under St Catherine's Guild of Grace church auspices. Dr Frederic Bowers will read a paper on Chinese life reflecting his familiarity with the subject. An exhibit of Chinese curios and girls in Chinese costumes will entertain guests along with readings and amusements. The event aims for a large attendance and invites church members and others seeking a pleasant evening.
A crowded slate of February happenings includes Fannie Yeates Gehr at Warner's Flying Dutchman theater on Feb 18, a St Vincent's Orphanage fundraiser bazaar on Feb 14 at St Pias hall, and an Odd Fellows card party by the Ladies Auxiliary. Also listed are Germania dances and social events, University Extension lectures on Early Christianity by Prof. Willett on Feb 21 and March 6, and multiple Shrine, Y M C A, and teacher institute gatherings through March 27.
A compact listing shows upcoming events and dates for stage and film acts including The Lion and The Mouse on Feb 14, Human Hearts on Feb 8, Preston Downey Moving Pictures on Mar 1, Mrs Fiske & Co on Mar 2, Al Field's Minstrels on Mar 4, Uncle Josh Perkins on Mar 6, and The Red Mill on Mar 11.
No one is immune from kidney trouble claims Fo ley's Kidney Cure will stop irregularities and cure any case within reach of medicine. H. J. Moogh and Wm. F. Jungkunz.
The notice from W. T. Rockey, Collector, states personal taxes must be paid this month at the office opposite the post. 24el.
An OCR fragment lists J Burdett piano tuner offerings from Brown & Dollmeyer. It advertises high grade overcoats at bargain prices with coats priced at 20 dollars reduced to 14, 18 dollars at 12.60, and 15 dollars at 10.50. Contact via phone 330 1-datt.
Last evening the Lobster club entertained at Mr. and Mrs. O R Zipf's home in Freeport for Miss Ward, a guest from abroad. Huchre was played with Miss Florence Dildine and Joseph GatYney winning honors and Hewitt Rosenstieol taking the consolation prize. refreshments followed. The Knights of Columbus hosted a card party and social at the air club rooms, with prizes to Mrs I Radican, Mrs R J Bapas, Mrs Pheodore Gessner, Martin Kelley, J F Manion and EK J Scanlan. A local ad promotes Father William's Indian Herb Tablets for dyspepsia and indigestion, sold by C P Guenther & Co.
Public notice of a pending suit in Stephenson County Illinois where Irving Cuddreback is the plaintiff and Mary Cuddeback is the defendant. A summons has been issued returnable at the March term to be held at the freeport courthouse on the first Monday of March. Dated January 21. William A. Stevens, Circuit Clerk. Complt's. Sol. 1-2Idiwy
Charles Knowlton promotes First Mortgage Loans as stable investments amid market volatility. The ad lists numerous farm mortgage notes with varying maturities and land values, claiming protection for conservative investors. It pledges collection of principal and interest at no cost to the investor and highlights extensive vault holdings.
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