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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1908
Page
8
Announcement proclaims the store offers Ladies Home Journal Patterns and Style Books. It touts the patterns as superior to others, designed by fashion experts, and updated to current centers. Each pattern includes a Guide Chart for easier cutting and sizing, promising perfect fits and material economy.
Notice states oleys Honey and Tar for coughs is not affected by the Pure Food and Drug law as it contains no opiates or harmful drugs. It is recommended as a safe remedy for children and adults. H. J. Moogk and Wm F. Jungkunz sign.
George Pryor a fireman on the east end of the Tilmots Central suffered a badly sprained right ankle and minor bruises when he fell while handling the tender during water filling at Hart last night.
A testimonial from Jacob Springer of West Franklin Maine says he reached a higher health level after using Dr King s New Life Pills keeping his stomach liver and bowels working right. The ad promises a refund at Joseph Emmert s drug store if the pills disappoint on trial with a 25 cent price.
Members of Local No 340 the American Federation of Musicians are called to a regular session tomorrow at 10 oclock in Seitz hall. All members are urged to attend as the agenda concerns every member and the union business.
Personal injury cases for heirs of Hi Warner and John Marle will not be tried this term of circuit court. Attorney Pattison said the cases were not brought to trial because the jury had been dismissed.
A government certified card states druggists will refund your money if Foley's Honey and Tar fails to cure coughs or colds. Claims include stopping coughs, healing lungs, preventing serious outcomes, la grippe coughs, pneumonia, and consumption. Says no opiates and features a yellow box. Mentions H. J. Moogk and W. F. Jungkunz.
A Freeport church roundup lists services across denominations led by Rev H M Markley and others. It covers Sabbath school at 9 40 a m, morning sermons on Jesus and holiness, evening services, and week of prayer evangelistic meetings with topics The Passion for Souls and What Is True Blessedness. Multiple churches including Second Presbyterian Grace Episcopal Oak Street Evangelical First Presbyterian Embury Methodist First M E and others invite the public to attend.
The Woman's Home Missionary Society of the First M E Church holds its annual Thank Offering service Sunday evening with Miss Nellie Snyder of Chicago as the speaker. The program includes hymns, anthems, scripture reading, and a duet by Smedley and Kautenberg. A Embury Epworth League meeting in charge of C A Hoefer features a talk on Secret Prayer and a duet from Stainer's Crucifixion, with a cordial public invitation.
Trinity United Evangelical church members designate Sunday for fasting and prayer. Revival services draw large audiences with sermons on the Spirit Filled Life. Many report blessings and deep interest, making the day expected to be memorable.
The Epworth League of the First M. E. church plans a fine musical program during the regular service tomorrow evening. Soprano Miss Keator of the First Presbyterian church will sing and violinist Mr. Albert Ludolph will perform a solo. Miss Grace Best and Mr. Ludolph will assist with violin accompaniment.
Regular meeting set for next Tuesday evening at 7 30 at city hall with discussions on important matters and reports. Directors will convene after the session. Retail merchants committee to report on rating book meeting and other committees’ reports will be read. Advertising committee to report on a new city directory publication.
Jacob Bender, Oneco tax collector, first to receive the tax books this year. His bond stands at $23,953.18, signed by George S. Wagner, Ira J. Wagner, Jacob Bender, M. Ocker and J. M. Chilton. Other bond filers include A. Helms Rock Run $32,220.50, William Hutmacher Harlem $42,889.26, Michael Lamm Florence $20,599.12, Christian Wieman Ridott $330,500.82.
The Williamsburg City Insurance company relocates from the old German building to the ground floor of the Ed Brown building on Galena street near the Grand. The large storeroom is partitioned into large and small offices for the local branch officers, with new fixtures and furniture being installed.
Mrs Elia M. Cass was granted a decree of divorce from Louis A. Cass today in the circuit court on grounds of cruelty and drunkenness.
The Musicians union will hold a regular meeting at Seitz hall Sunday morning at 10 o'clock sharp. Members are reminded to attend and discuss standard union affairs and upcoming events.
F. J. Wilkey of the board of trade office has had an operation performed on one of his eyes.
The Teamsters union will elect officers Monday night, followed by a remark on a later gathering. The event signals a standard internal vote segment as part of the evenings activities.
The piece explains how the term Brother Jonathan emerged in the United States and abroad. It notes George Washington’s practice of consulting trusted aides, including Jonathan Trumbull of Connecticut, and how I must consult Brother Jonathan became a familiar catchword that spread to foreign countries.
Helen Grossman daughter of Mr and Mrs C E Grossman of Frank Street was hosted this afternoon by a dozen friends for a tenth birthday party. The gathering enjoyed a luncheon prepared by Mrs Grossman in a cheerful celebration of the milestone event.
The Young Ladies sodality of St Marys church held a card party and dance last evening at the hall. Cards were played and dancing continued until midnight with the Harris orchestra providing music for the occasion.
Miss Corylan Howe of Pine Street entertained friends last evening with a delightful gathering. Guests enjoyed choice refreshments and reported an enjoyable evening.
A stream of visitors and residents in Freeport are listed. J D Pringle of Madison spent the day in Freeport while Robert D Martin of Chicago visits Freeport relatives. Others include Mrs R G Shumway of Polo and George M Keyt of Rockford making business calls. Plus travel updates for Miss Cora M Betts, Dr A M Tummel, Rev W H Beynon, and local happenings at the Baptist church parsonage.
The partition suit M Lane et al versus H Andrews et al is before the circuit court this afternoon. Oscar R Zipf, defense attorney, filed a cross bill to offset the original petition.
Tan colored leather purse described as a money unit was found on January 2. Finder should leave it at the Journal for reward.
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