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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1907
Page
3
A note from the Freeport Journal announces it has earned a label from the International Typo graphical Union in recognition of employing union labor in its mechanical departments. The wording highlights labor practices and union affiliation tied to the publication.
A long list of residents and guests are recorded in today’s note, with many traveling to Chicago, Freeport, Mendota, Milwaukee, and other places. Names include M B Marvin, Mrs Walter Davis, G B Turneaure, W M Lewrle, George Whitmore, F C Wenthe, F W Hoefer, Catherine Saville, Nellie Franks, Mabel Hotchkiss, and numerous others visiting relatives or calling on friends in this city.
The Freeport social season opened with New Year revelry across churches, halls, and clubs. Prominent residents voiced wishes and elected another term for Mayor Dittmar, while Aldermen and officials sought continued service and town improvements amid parades, dances, and special observances.
The golden wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Prince on New Year’s day brought rejoicing to Freeport with relatives and many friends. They have lived in Freeport for over fifty years in their Pine street home. Prince, a Civil War veteran born in Germany, and Sophia Echel Prince, born in 1833, are honored for long marriage and community service. Five children survive with two deceased.
Fifty members attended a Watch party at Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Johnson home on Grove street New Year’s Eve where the Christian church elected Deacons Rev J A Barnette B F White Dr C C Kost Elders G A Guy B A Fuller John Howe H J Jolson Dr J I White Trustees Dr J F White Dr C C Kost H J Johnson Rev Jordan pastor of Rockford was present Rev Barnette presented souvenir cards to church members.
Miss Julian Hermsmeier wed Walter A. Smith last evening at 71 Oak Street home of the bride’s mother Mrs Louise Hermsmeier. Rev W H Heinmiller of Salem church performed the ceremony in a quiet gathering with only a few relatives present. Smith, a Beloit native who moved to the city about two years ago, has worked as a machinist at Hoefer shops. They will live with Mrs Hermsmeier for the time being.
James Rice wanted in Amboy for burglary was arrested at the Colvin house by Deputy Sheriff Stewart at midnight Monday. He was taken back to Amboy yesterday afternoon by Deputy Sheriff William Harrison from Lee County. A telephone tip with a description and case facts aided the arrest. Rice is charged with robbing a galIon at Amboy.
The Stephenson County Republican club postponed its officer election slated for this afternoon to one week from today delaying the leadership vote and related proceedings.
Mrs. Hubert Muhr of Ar cade avenue is reported to be dangerously sick. The notice provides a brief update on her health status and location.
August Sherpe of Fort Madison Iowa praises Dr King’s New Life Pills as rightly named for their agreeable action and superior benefits. He guarantees they cure biliousness and constipation and notes the pills sell for 2e at Joseph Emmert’s drugstore.
A late night blaze at C. Fred Mayer’s barn on Washington street near South Galena avenue was checked by Fire Department Company No. 1. Two water streams saved adjoining hay and four nearby barns containing horses and hay. Damages estimated at 150 to 200 dollars, insured. Mayer in poor health, risk of further shock to his recovery.
The department was called out about 0:20 Monday evening to extinguish a small chimney fire at Peter Kauten berger's house on Chicago street. It was put out without damage. Four companies responded and the Henney shops nearby were rumored on fire, drawing many onlookers.
John A. Davis post G A R held its officer installation last evening at the hall. General Smith J. Atkins past senior commander led the exercises. The post now lists 184 members.
Election directors to be chosen at the second annual stockholders meeting on Monday January 14 at 2 o'clock. The event will select a board of directors for the school and involve stockholders in the decision.
A public sale by A. Lambert will be held at his residence on the Tobias Engle farm two miles northeast of Freeport on Wednesday January 9 1907. The auction includes horses wattle machinery and household furniture among other items.
Notice states Swarts and Fleck dissolved with Mr. George F. Swarts continuing the business and collecting all outstanding accounts. Dated December 81, 19086. Geo F Swarts and J N Fleck sign.
Two New Year Eve games at the Y M C A saw the High School five vs alumni 44 to 37 and the Y M C A against Wheaton College 42 to 40. Freeport’s Luebbing was limited by an injury, Lancked by a bad knee, Leininger starred for Freeport, and the auditorium hosted a Hiawatha film show with Bowdens narrating. Parlette and Rose Crane were announced for upcoming numbers.
Excelsior lodge and Freeport Commandery schedule meetings and drills. Embury M E Church and Ushers Minstrel rehearsals set for this evening. G A R ladies hold business session Friday. Miss Diefenthaler and Miss Grattelo resume teaching in Streator. Typhoid report from Scranton ships in. Judge Lindsey to speak at First Presbyterian. Young Women Workers host tea with Mrs Moore Thursday. A five year old niece cared for by Harry Connell amid unclear custody.
C H Luce visited Dixon today on business. Miss Laura Schrader spent New Year’s Day at Rock City. W A Wilkens of Dubuque called on business in the city. Edward L Stewart visited Winslow relatives yesterday. Rk P Ockenga traveled to De Kalb on business. Sam Dobbs and wife plan to settle in Galenburg Illinois. Miss Nina Nation of Baltimore left after visiting Miss Eleanor Griffith. Dr and Mrs James M Neff returned to Chicago after New Year’s with Mrs Mary Neff and Mr and Mrs John S Harpster. Louis Hoffman leaves for Chicago tonight then to Billings Montana to start his own business.
Ralph Rosenstiel resigns as motorman and pastor on the city lines and departs for Cedar Falls Iowa to take a traveling salesman job with Warner Hardware. His new territory will cover Illinois.
Coroner Peck began the new year with an inquest into the death of John Walcher who was killed by an Illinois Central switch engine. He also held a year end inquiry into the death of a resident from the poor farm who had wandered away.
Walter Smith of Freeport and Julia 8 Hermometer of same are licensed to wed. Free J. Lewis of Sheridan Illinois and Hanna M Fogg of Ottawa Illinois appear in the marriage notice.
John Gleason promoted to passenger runs between Chicago and Madison Wisconsin. Alderman J W Harrington shifts to Gleason's former Chicago Dubuque run. D J Reardon appointed to the Dodgville local freight, replacing W E Guy. C A Crowley becomes local conductor on the east freight.
Red Oak correspondent reports William Bergman returned home after a year with William Shons. Local visitors over Christmas gathered at several homes including Melvin Wohlford and John Stoll. Residents travel to Cedar Falls Iowa for family visits. Red Oak Cream company expanded its fire house to store more ice due to rising business. MHE Sunday School board elected officers led by E D Miller and Charles Zipse Sr. Mary C Elsesser chaired the missionary society. Several residents visited friends near Lena and Dodgeville. Submit news by Monday via telephone.
Our Own Correspondent from Waddams Center reports Mr. and Mrs. Louis Phillips of Oneco visiting Phillips family in Harlem township. The Wad dam s Center school gave teacher a water set as a Christmas gift. Many residents made holiday visits to relatives, including Grandpa Phillips with John Phillips, and Miss Carrie Scheider at Julius Hardel’s. Happy New Year to readers.
Rev Mary E Kuhl state president of the Illinois W C T U will lecture at the U B church Ridott on Friday January 4 at 7 30 p m Everyone is invited Mrs M B Leach and son Miles of Gibson City IL visiting at Dr Hoags home Rev Donovan of Fenton IL spent several days last week at Mr and Mrs Herman Kruckenberg Christmas at Freeport Masquerade ball in Neuberger s hall Friday January 4 Mrs Rohkar and Elta Branthurst visiting Freeport Wm Brown family spent Sunday at Freeport Gladys Clinnen returned home last week from Marengo Miss Rena Carlson of Rockford visiting Ridott
In the Village of Dakota Mr and Mrs Thomas Eilert celebrated fifty years of marriage with immediate family. Their son Frank Ellert of this city and daughters Mrs Henry Schmeltzer of Dakota and Mrs H Zeigler of Rock City attended. The Masonic lodge of Davis presented Mr Eilert a gold headed cane and a silver meat fork along with gifts from their children.
Chief of Police and Mrs J J Sweeney hosted city police officers for a seven o clock turkey supper last night in the third ward. The menu featured turkey cranberry sauce pickles pie cake fruit and other dishes prepared by Mrs Sweeney. Guests wished the hosts many returns of the day.
A farewell vacation to Rev and Mrs Hosmer will be given tonight in the parlors of the Second Presbyterian church from 7:30 to 9:30. All church members and other friends are cordially invited to be present.
Members of Company L held a military ball in Armory hall New Year's night. The event was well attended considering the number of other lances. Mogel's orchestra provided the music.
Lewis and Fogg wed New Year’s night at 7 80 by Rev E E McKay at Embury M E parsonage Sheridan Ill and Ottawa Hl bride Anna M Fogg and groom J Lewis listed in Ottawa Illinois.
Social notes record a Wyverns luncheon at the Chocolate Shop on Monday at 2 30 P M. Guests of honor included Miss Dildine of Evanston and Miss Nina Nation of Baltimore Maryland. Fourteen covers were laid.
Amusements column notes the Bijou theater attracts big audiences this week with comedian W J Mack arriving direct from San Francisco delivering clever and entertaining performances to satisfy all attendees.
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