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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1909

Page

4

Morning travelers and visitors depart through Freeport region

A long list of residents and visitors are noted traveling to and from Chicago Springfield Milwaukee and other spots. Names include W J Smith Rev W H Beynon Florence Munn John Fleck Douglas Pattison Samuel Zimmerman Sophie Engelhart Ann Galloway Alma Kropf Sanford Collins Ida Gigsby Bernice Gingrich Harvey Pressler R W Healey Laura Hoefer Nell Holland Lydia Wohlford and others. Several return to schools or homes in Orangeville Freeport DeKalb and Bloomington with stops in Portland Denver and Lake Forest.

W. J. Smith Dixon W. H. Beynon Chicago W. F. Canter Florence Munn John Fleck Rockford Douglas Pattison Springfield Samuel Zimmerman Centralia Sophie Engelhart Kenosha Wis Ann Galloway Rick Falls Alma Kropf Sanford Collins F. Fair John Moline Ida Gigsby Denver Ida Bear Mary Kane Bernice Gingrich DeKalb Normal School Harvey E. Pressler Orangeville Freeport R W. Healey Princeton Ill Thomas Shaffer Fort Wayne Ind Detroit Mich Nellie Root Boston William Root Maud Lillian Noble Mt. Carroll W.E. Boyington Wisconsin Frederick H. Strong Portland Ore D. A. Knowlton Ira Walker Adam Epley Laura Hoefer Oberlin Ohio Oberlin College Nell Holland Lake Forest J. B. Olney Lansing J. H. Cromwell Wilmer Sechrist Corpus Christi Texas Frank Clifford Dusslin Lanark Geo. F. Swarts Lydia Wohlford Oklahoma Grace Peabody Stewart Oregon George Snyder George Landis Bloomington Orin Landis M. P. Angell Grand Rapide F. B. Harriman H. R. Safford Omaha Guy Boland St. Louis Ida Lebkicher Walnut Street E. Harrison Harold A. Lipsey Marjorie Dirksen CGC Jinarajadasa Kansas City Theosophical Society Winthrop Coolidge Chisago Helen Burkhardt Genevieve Moore Mamie Gale de Kall Porter Stover Gladys Margaret Hammond Florida Theresa Rogemoeyer Auropa Miss Rodemeyer Ovir One Theatre George Abilling Matt Schmid Mikey Rollo Mara Elsuing Somenisr

Freeport Welcomes Bishop Muldoon at St Marys Hall

Catholics and Protestants gather in Freeport to honor Bishop Peter J. Muldoon on his first visit as Rockford diocese leader. Rev Fathers Leydon and Kalvelage welcome him with music and remarks praising his past service and promising loyal support across Freeport’s 22000 residents.

Freeport St. Mary's Hall Peter J. Muldoon Rockford Kalvelage Leydon Bece Sacerdor Holy City L Leydon Ave Maria Catherine Petrie Edward Lawless F. Buonini Isadore Allen Mary O'Connor Bishop Muldoon Fr. Leydon Muldoon Chicago Bishop Germany Humber Emerald Isle Canada St. Mary’s Church Father Horan St. Joseph's Church St. Vincent St. Francis Hospital Father Kalvelage Father Whalvelage

Bishop Muldoon Seeks Catholic Growth in Northwestern Illinois

Bishop Muldoon spoke in Freeport and Rockford urging stronger Catholic sentiment, vocations, and parish schools. He recalled dedication of St Mary’s church, praised local leaders, and urged enrollment in Catholic schools to train future priests and sisters. Aligned with his visit, large confirmations occurred at St Mary’s and St Joseph’s, and the Freeport Saengerbund serenaded him on his return.

Freeport Rockford Frs. Leydon and Kalvelage St. Mary's Church Storan Northwesternllinois Gsiens Muldoon St. Mary’s St. Joseph’s St. Vincent’s Orphanage St. Francis Hospital Saengerbund Father Kalvelage Freeport Saengerbund Sonntagists Simon Breu Nachtlager von Granada Kreutzer

Rockton Lodge Sixty Years Old Celebrate Anniversary

Rockton lodge No. 74 A F and A M plans its sixtieth anniversary Tuesday evening, drawing a large turnout. Oldest Masonic lodge in Winnebago county, instituted January 5 1849 with charter members Rumsey Hatch Jesse Blinn Joseph G Prentis and others. After 1907 fire, a new building was erected on the old site with fresh regalia.

Rockton Lodge Winnebago County Rumsey Hatch Jesse Blinn Joseph G. Prentis N. Howland Alfred Ames George A. Young Alex H. Merril John Holland Alpha Bligh P. D. van Buren William Leffingwell Ta. W. Osgood A. S. Newton Rockton

Lodge education and Masonry degrees schedule

Monday Evergreen lodge plans work in M M degree. Tuesday Freeport chapter to perform M and P degrees. Wednesday Freeport command ery Temple degree. Thursday Meeting directors Mason ic club session.

Evergreen Lodge Freeport Freeport Commandery Temple Directors Masonic Club

Mrs Tenney Elected Delegate to Rebekah Assembly

Mrs M K Tenney has been elected a delegate to the Rebekah assembly of Illinois by Illinois lodge No 259 at a meeting held Saturday evening.

Woodmen of the World organize camp at Pecatontca

A Woodmen of the World camp is organized at Pecatontca, forming a local unit for fraternal service and community work. Details of officers or chartered members are not provided in the readable text.

Pecatontca Pecastonioca

Japanese Guest Entertains Guests at Mt. Vernon School Event

Miss Ethel Brown of Float Street hosted a Saturday evening gathering in honor of Mies Ai Haraguchi of Tokio Japan. The guest of honor and Miss Ethel Holmes returned today to Mt. Vernon Virginia where both are attending school.

Ethel Brown Float Street Mies Ai Haraguchi Tokio Japan Ethel Holmes Mt. Vernon

Printers to Hold Smoker at Trades and Labor Hall

Freeport Typographical union will sponsor a smoker event at the Trades and Labor hall on Tuesday evening in January. Members from the Printers union are expected to attend, with plans for informal talks and refreshments.

Freeport Typographical Union Trades and Labor Hall

Daily Jourpaw Delivery Service Rates

The Daily Jourpaw offers citywide delivery at 100 per week.

Churches Unite In Aid Of Sufferers Sunday

Mass meetings of Protestant churches were held Sunday night at First Presbyterian and Embury M. E. churches to aid earthquake victims in Italy and Sicily. Collections totaled 54.30 at First Presbyterian and 44.39 at Embury. Speakers urged quick giving as the world unites in relief. Rev Harker spoke of death and mercy, Rev Schmidt and Rev Beynon led prayers and hymns.

Italy Sicily First Presbyterian Bembury M Embury Tf. M. Markley Second Presbyterian Church M. Markley W. H. Beynon First Baptist Church Schmidt Trinity Church CC. Harker Embury Church Beynon Mr. Harker Hell

Charity Appeal for Italian Earthquake Sufferers at Hamburg Church

A large crowd filled Hamburg church for an earthquake relief meeting led by Rev. P H R Mullen with Rev. Pearson Alberthus assisting. Speakers Rev C W McCaskill and Rev I I Moore urged Christian charity, avoidedGraphic detail, and called for deeds over emotion. offering totaled 64.39. Program included hymns, prayers, scripture readings, and sermons.

Hmburg Italy P. H. R. Mullen English Lutheran Church Pearson J. Alberthus Nokomis C. W. McCaskill Lrst M. BE I. I. Moore First Presbyterian Church McCaskill Christ John Mar Moore God Pearson J. Alberthcus Ward Yount

Trade unions discussed at Sociological Bible club meeting

Unionists and non unionists met at the Sociological Bible club to discuss trade unions. Mr W C Ruben dall opened with a paper tracing their origin around 1825 and noting some undesirable results but overall great benefit to labor and capital. A definition was offered: trade unions are the organization of labor for restricting unfavorable and expanding favorable conditions of labor.

Sociological Bible Club W. C. Rubendall

Strikes and their lessons, a Sunday topic

A discussion on mutual effort between employer and employee emphasized cordiality, confidence and altruism. It argued that bearing one another's burdens is a fundamental principle guiding labor relations and that unionism is as inevitable as organization in capital. Leadership should be level headed, conservative and intelligent.

Week of Prayer at First English Lutheran Church

The First English Lutheran Church led by Rev. P. H. R. Multen will hold a week of prayer with daily topics. Topics include The Bible, the Word of God. God's Faithfulness, Man's Responsibility. The Signs of the Times. The Descent of the Holy Spirit. a preparatory service. Holy communion with infant baptism and reception of new members. and The Church at Prayer on Sunday.

P. H. R. Multen

Meeting at First Presbyterian Church Tonight Announces Speakers

Rev. C. W. McCaskill will address the meeting at the First Presbyterian church this evening. Services of the week of prayer will be continued during the week. Rev. C. O. Shirey of Polo will speak on Tuesday evening. All are cordially invited. Boyd Hill C. F. Hildreth and L. L. Munn Jr. have been elected trustees.

C. W. McCaskill First Presbyterian Church C. O. Shirey Polo Wil Alk Boyd Hill C. F. Hildreth L. L. Munn, Jr

Recount Motion Fails to Halt Cramer Stevens Vote Update

At county court this morning Attorney Manus moved to continue the election contest recount until next Saturday. The motion was granted. Recounts from West Point and Dakota township show Stevens and Cramer close margins with minor adjustments, leaving Cramer's majority around 40 to 45 votes.

Manus Pattison West Point Stevens Cramer Waddams Buckeye Dakota Township

Lena Items Capture Holiday Travel and School Return

Lena January 4. George Halladay returned to Milwaukee after holidays with family. Public schools reopened after ten days. Lucile Baldwin went to Chicago. Mrs. W H Goodrich returned to Pearl City after visiting her mother Catherine Taylor. Mrs. A T Ross left for Carrier Mills Illinois. Elsie Anderson and son Jesse visited county seat. Carl Kiplinger went to Minneapolis to attend the State University. George Doll became Lincoln bound to study at the State University. Mrs. Almeda Faylor F A Saul and August Dammeier did business at the county seat. P F Saul and son Glede returned to Humboldt Iowa.

Lena George Halladay Milwaukee Lucile Baldwin Chicago W. H. Goodrich Pearl City Catherine Taylor A. T. Ross M. F. Halladay Carrier Mills Elsie Anderson Gon Jesse Carl Kiplinger Minneapolis State University W. Howe George Doll Lincoln Neb

Service at Close Tonight Salem Church

A large Salem church service drew about a hundred people turned away last night as standing room filled. Rev J L Griffin, supreme president of the Rescue association, will close the service tonight. He urged Christians to show love and avoid abuse of others with different views.

Salem Pr. J. L. Griffin The Rescue Association

Freeport Shakespeare Society Meeting Tonight

The Freeport Shakespeare society will meet this evening with Mise Bicarps to discuss upcoming readings and public events.

The Freeport Shakespeare Society

Assault verdict in Walter Edmonds case at Mt Carroll

Judge O E Heard in Mt Carroll sentences Walter Edmonds after a jury convicts him of assault to do great bodily harm on Loyal Gates a boy injured on Edmonds farm. Edmonds pays 300 fine plus costs and reaches settlements totaling about 1300 with Gates family for damages and care, with civil suits resolved by mutual consent.

O. E Mt. Carroll Walter Edmonds Edmonds Loyal Gates Ostroll Boy Gates

A Horrible Holdup and a Lungs Cure Tale

Washington NC resident W R Lipscomb recounts his brother’s decade long struggle with consumption and illness until using Dr King’s New Discovery. He attributes a complete cure after six bottles, praising its swift relief for coughs bronchitis and related lung ailments. Trial bottles are free with guarantee from Joseph Emmert.

W. R. Lipscomb Washington, N. C Dr. King Joseph Emmert

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