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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Feb 29, 1908

Page

6

Court Opens Monday for March Term With Jury Groups

Circuit court for the March term opens Monday afternoon with Judge Farrand presiding. The grand jury meets Monday to consider cases including Pres Howland on robbery and Leo Pasch on obtaining money by false pretenses after bonds. Pasch’s earlier justice court trial involved selling his father’s horse as his own. the father recovered the horse shortly after.

Farrand Monda Petit Jury Wee Pres” Howland Leo Pasch Justice Court

March events listed for community groups and venues

A compiled list of upcoming activities arranged by date and organization. March events include St Marys hall card party Y M C A banquet Germania dances Joe Fifer social university extension lectures by Prof Willett and Prof E L Willett, Patrick day celebrations, Germania stag party, Teach er's Institute, spring ceremonial DO K K, and a Republican district convention.

St. Mary's Hall Joe Fifer Trinity Church At Mary's Hall L.A. Tool R.O Germania University Extension H. E L. Willett Stephenson County K.K Thirteenth Congressional District

Durable farmer Durkee, college editor, dies at 1848 born

Mrs George B Turneanure receives word of the death of her cousin James Henry Durkee a prominent Sandy Hill New Jersey citizen. Born in Fort Edward New York in 1848 he attended Cornell and edited the Washington County Advertiser. He served as superintendent of New York state agricultural exhibits at Buffalo Pan American and St Louis Louisiana Purchase expositions. He was president of the New York State Association of County Agricultural Societies re elected thirteen times and president of the New York State Agricultural Society. He was a state fair commissioner trustee of Cornell and a Baptist church member with Mason and other society ties. Also noted, Miss Matilda Brahms an inmate at the county farm died at 1 30 yesterday afternoon aged forty two, formerly a Freeport resident.

George B. Turneanure James Henry Durkee Sandy Hill N. J Durkee Fort Edward N. Y Cornell University Washington County Advertiser New York State Buffalo St. Louis

March schedule of performances announced

On March 1 Preston Downey presents moving pictures followed by March 2 Mrs Flake and company. March 4 features Al Fieldes Minstrels, March 6 Uncle Josh Perkins and March 11 The Red Mirror. Each show listed with dates in the coming month.

Preston

Local notices and society meetings in Freeport area

The Brown of Harvard troupe is registered at the Brewster. The Woman's Auxiliary meets Monday at 3 PM with Mrs Diffenbaugh. The Freeport Shakespeare society meets Monday at 7 PM with Miss Munn. Miss Maud Rosenthal will sing tomorrow evening at the Epworth league service. Young People's society meets Sunday evening at Second Presbyterian church. Intermediate Y M C A team lost last night 28 to 20 to the high school at Durand. Isaac Alecuzar speaks on Home Life in Jerusalem tomorrow at 7:30 PM at Second Presbyterian church. Ministering Circle of King's Daughters meets Monday at 2:40 PM at Mrs Barton’s home 499 Stephenson. John A Davis Post 98 meets Sunday 1:30 PM at G A R hall to attend late Comrade Kinne funeral. Comforting Circle of Wing's Daughters meets Monday afternoon at 2730 at Mrs Frank Furry's home. annual meeting with officers elected. International Association of Machinists turned over widow’s benefit today via Geo W Dippell. Frank J Becker of Freeport visits Orangeville in Bankers Reserve Life Insurance Co interests. He worked as barber here years ago and knows locals. meeting with good success.

Second Presbyterian Church Freeport Y.M. C. A Durand Isaac Alecuzar Freeport Jerusalem King’s Daughters Barton Mitchell Stephenson Street John A. Davis Wing Frank Furry International Association of Machinists Geo. W. Dippell Arthur F. Sage Orangeville Frank J. Becker Bankers’ Reserve Life Insurance Co Becker

Remains of Dewitt C Allen Taken for Burial

The body of the late Dewitt C Allen who died yesterday at his daughter's home Mrs Frank Kubatcke 148 Stephenson street was taken to Brodhead this afternoon for interment. Short funeral services were held at the daughter's home at 2 30 this afternoon.

Dewitt C. Allen Frank Kubatcke Stephenson Street Brodhead

Funeral services for D L Kinne announced for tomorrow

Funeral services for the late D. L. Kinne will be held tomorrow at 2 30 oclock at G A R headquarters in the city hall. The Rev C W Mc Caskill will officiate.

D. L. Kinne City Hall

Social Circles Hosts Card Club Evening

Miss Eloise Kintzel of Addison Street hosted the R. R. B. club gathering last evening. Prizes went to Miss Florence Winning and Roy White. Refreshments were served. The club elected a secretary and treasurer and admitted one new member.

Eloise Kintzel Addison Street Florence Winning Roy White

Ladies Attend I A to O R C Card Party

A large number of ladies attended yesterday afternoon’s card party hosted by the I. A. to the O. R. C. Prizes were awarded to Mrs. Michael Kelley, Mrs. H. Wohlford, Mrs. Martin Kelley, and Mrs. C. Wilson.

I. A O. R.C Michael Kelley H. Wohlford Martin Kelley C. Wilson

Local Persons Attend Various City Notes

A. R. Bowman of Mt Carroll spent the day in Freeport. W. J. Osterhoudt of Sterling was a business caller. F. A. Read has gone to New York to buy goods for his store. Arthur O Hart left for New Orleans for Mardi Gras festivities. F. A. Davis of 77 Miami street departs for the Dakotas to look up land. Bernadette Considine returned from Dubuque due to her mother's illness. Edward Norton and his sister Florence Norton of Chicago visit John Secker on Lrotois street.

A. R. Bowman Mt. Carroll Freeport W. J. Osterhoudt Sterling F. A. Read New York Arthur O. Hart New Orleans F. A. Davis Miami Street Dakotas Bernadette Considine Dubuque Edward Norton Florence Norton Chicago John Secker Lroqtois Street

Circuit court witnesses return from Decatur settlement

Alderman Louis Bauscher and A. M. Smith came back today from Decatur where they witnessed in the circuit court in a suit brought by the American Stars of inquiry against C. A. Carter. The case was compromised and Rev. W. A. Sunday, conducting revivals at Decatur, spoke at the tabernacle but seats were unavailable despite arriving at the hour. The building holds about 6,000 people and seating rush begins at 6.

Louis Bauscher A. M. Smith Decatur American Stars of Inquiry C. A. Carter Freeporters Rev W. A. Sunday Tabernacle

Property transfers listing buyers and amounts in various towns

Thomas Rockey transfers to Jonathan Fol wate lot in Meyer's addition for 8500 dollars. Fred A Becker transfers to James Pascoe part section 14 in West Point for 3700 pounds. Jacob Groff transfers to Hebe Kortmeier parts of sections 10 and 1 in Lancaster for 12560 dollars. Hof Becker transfers to Frederick in mera pare section in Tharlem for 1100 dollars.

Thomas Rockey Jonathan Folwate Meyer Fred A. Becker James Pascoe West Point Jacob Groff Hebe Kortmeier Lancaster Hof. Becker Frederick “Immera

King’s New Discovery Praised by Grimesland Man

George Moore of Grimesland North Carolina credits Dr King’s New Discovery with saving his life after a severe cough and lung illness. He reports improvement from the first bottle and full recovery after twelve bottles. Trial bottle is free with purchase of a full size at Joseph Emmert’s drugstore, price 60 cents to $1.00.

Dr. King George Moore Grimesland N. C Joseph Emmert

Market Report of Closing Board Prices and Stock Yards

The Associated Press notes closing quotes for May wheat at 1. '" 4, May corn at ell, and May oats at d3' across markets. Union Stock Yards reports cattle steady with beeves around 3 dollars, hogs strong to ten higher with various classes ranging from 4.3 to 4.65, and sheep steady around 3.27 to 5.50. Also listed are Chicago Board of Trade quotations for wheat corn lard and ribs with May contracts and other details from Milrer & Co.

The Associated Press Chicago Board of Trade Union Stock Yards Chiease Board of Trades F. J. Milrer & Co CC. D. Anderson Openinog I Wuny Co Aes Hh

May Interest Kidney Cure Promises Pain Relief

An advertisement claims a kidney cure will stop irregularities and cure kidney and bladder trouble deemed beyond medicine. It names H. J. Moogk and Wm. J. Jungkunz as related parties in the offer.

Thofew H. J. Moogk Jungkunz

New Spring Hats From Top Makers at Bargain Prices

We offer a selection of spring hats including Stetson from 3.50 to 5.00, Princeton at 2.60, Yale at 3.00. Our leaders for young magn are Schmitt, Wachlin, and Pfeiffer.

Freeport Stetson Princeton

Wilt Probated and Estate Divided in County Court

The last will of Frederic Jording of this city is probated. St Johns church gets 50 dollars and the church orphanage near St Louis receives the remainder. The balance goes to his sister Mrs Louisa Katzemeier. Executor is William J Burdick. The will dated December 8 1907. Also probated: late Mrs Elizabeth Kohler with estate to be divided among relatives. Also probated: late M P Mitchell with property to be divided among grandchildren and one great grandchild. Executors: John F and Burne F Glasser without bonds.

Frederic ©. Jording St. John’s Church St. Louis Louisa Katzemeier Mra Elizabeth Kohler William J. Burdick M. P. Mitchell John F Burne F. Glasser

Majestic Presents Strongest Picture Run Yet

Tomorrow at the Majestic a triple show features the latest and best from a large list of new subjects. The management keeps standard high as nearly one thousand attended yesterday afternoon to see Cupid's Pranks, which will be shown again tonight for the last time.

the Majestic The Majestic

Beware of Mercury Ointments for Catarrh

Mercury containing remedies harm the sinew and system. Hall's Catarrh Cure from Cheney & Co Toledo lacks mercury and works internally on blood and mucous surfaces. Buy only genuine Hall's Catarrh Cure taken internally in Toledo Ohio. Testimonials free. Druggists sell at one dollar per bottle. Take Thad's Family Pills for constipation.

Hall Pv. Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio Fd, Cheney & To Teatimonia Thad

Baptist Cantata Promises March Concert by First Baptist Choir

The First Baptist Church chorus under Mr Axel W Titus prepares a cantata titled The Rose Maiden by Cowen for mid March. The 35-voice performance has drawn praise in other cities and is expected to attract Freeport music lovers to a large audience.

First Baptist Church Axel W. Titus Cowen Freeport

Neighborhood Favorite Electric Bitters Praised In Harbor Maine

Mrs E D Charles of Harbor Maine calls Electric Bitters a neighborhood favorite. It relieves dyspepsia liver and kidney complaints nervousness weakness and general debility. Its blood cleansing action makes it a spring medicine. Sold under guarantee at Joseph Emmert's drug store 50c.

E. D. Charles Harbor, Maine Electric Bitters Joseph Emmert

Post Card Thief Fined in Local Court

Peter Carney appeared before Judge Clarity after arrest for stealing post cards from a local 10 cent store. He was fined $100 and sentenced to one day in county jail until the fine is paid, but could not meet the payment requirement.

Peter Carney Clarity

Genuine Foley’s Honey and Tar Cures Coughs

An advertisement touts Foley's Honey and Tar for la grippe coughs and pneumonia prevention. It warns to refuse any but the genuine product in the yellow package, listing H. J. Moogk and Wm F P Jungkunz as sources or endorsers.

Foley H. J. Moogk Jungkunz

Eau Claire Lands Catcher Watson From Central League

South Bend Indiana February 28 catcher Watson of the Central league team will be farmed to Eau Claire in the Wisconsin league.

Eau Claire Watson South Bend Ind Eau Claires

Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Praised by Carpenter

S. Lopez of Manilla New York says as a carpenter he suffered many severe cuts that Bucklen’s Arnica Salve healed, saving him suffering and dollars. The salve heals burns sores ulcers fever sores eczema and piles. 25 cents at Joseph Emmert’s druggist.

B&b

Shoes go fast at Schmidt Wachlin Pfeiffer sale

Boys shoes priced at 1.60 and 1.75 dollars in most sizes sold out at bargain US cents. Schmidt Wachlin Pfeiffer's store at 2257 T street reported brisk demand as shoppers crowded the aisles for the cheap footwear.

Sehmidt Wachlin & Pfeiffer’s

Town Board Meeting Audits Bills Tuesday Evening

Town board holds a regular meeting on Tuesday evening March 3 at 7 30 p.m. to audit bills. Citizens with town bills should present them at the Town Clerk Michael Steffen office Rice Building 2nd floor for payment.

Michael Steffen Rice Building

Frayed OCR Note Hints at Local Barber Shop Mention

Fragmentary text references a barber shop and a photo titled 719 2 todd with unclear event or date. No clear people, organizations, or places beyond a generic shop mention. Neutral, minimal transcriptional summary of legible items only.

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