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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1909
Page
8
Interviewed Soudans say they advise hundreds across many walks of life on success and danger, claiming power to reveal names, marriages, fortunes, health, business outcomes, lucky days, love prospects, buried treasures, and medium development.
A group called the Soudans promises free readings for those who cannot pay 50c, offering guidance to the poor and deserving. The advertisement emphasizes the service is for financially needy individuals.
Stephen Rigney of Red Oak leaves for Springfield to join a Republican caucus selecting speaker and officials for the Forty sixth General Assembly. The assembly convenes Wednesday with oath and temporary officers to follow, and a possible speaker contest if caucus support falters. Senator Hopkins seeks re election as US Senate vote set for Jan 19 and 20.
A large audience will hear Dr. Sears at the YMCA course tomorrow evening at 8 15. His talk promises sunshine and optimism as a remedy for blue moods and worry. Frank S. Regan, Rockford chalk talker, drew praise yesterday for Pictures from Life. Next Sunday Rev J G Brooks, state evangelist, speaks at the men's meeting.
Billy Link arrived in Freeport with a vaudeville troupe for performances last week. He has tied the skiddoo 23 to the members and is now seeking other stars. Reports say he grew sore at the group and, entering a field where he has a reputation, did not want to be handicapped by the so called vaudevillians. He has closed out the show for several days until new talent can be secured. In the meantime, Billy will remain in Freeport.
The Majestic screens The King and the Dancer a feature that explores the feudal system in Europe. The film blends comedy intrigue and tragedy to keep audiences engaged throughout.
John A. Davis post will host a joint installation of officers with the G A R and the Woman's Relief Corps on Tuesday evening at the G A R hall. After the exercises, a banquet will be served by the ladies.
Upcoming events list states the winter term of the College of Commerce opens on January 4 and Stephenson County Farmers Institute meets January 18.
An ad fragment offers a six room house for rent at Suquire 215 Chicago street or old phone 1174 by Joe Barron. A second listing advertises a one thousand dollar rent for a farm with eighty acres tilled, hay land, and opinions of hiring a towman with horses machinery and some help, plus potential cows if desired, by W. EB Mackay, Mackay block Frevport.
John Deethardt of Fifth Avenue travels to Hartsburg Illinois for the funeral of his 84 year old father who died Saturday night from paralysis. Born in Ostfriesland Germany he came to America in the 1870s living in Freeport before moving to Hartsburg where his son is postmaster. His wife had died years earlier and two daughters reside in Iowa. The obituary notes many relatives attended the services. Oakland burial follows for Mrs E D Herbert preceded by the service led by Rev H M Markley of the Second Presbyterian Church.
Closing Board of Trade quotations show May wheat at 1.07%. May corn 61 1/4. May oats 615. pork 16.47. lard 9.55. ribs 8.15 to 8.17. Union Stock Yards cattle 37,000, 10 to 20 lower. hogs 48,000, steady to strong. Chicago Board of Trade figures list futures and spot prices with varied highs and lows. Fresh eggs wanted, Kinne Hotel offering highest cash price.
Local groups announce meetings and social events. American Star of Hauity holds regular meeting Tuesday evening January 6. St Margaret guild meets tomorrow afternoon with Grace Mayer. European society meets Tuesday at 8 pm with Louise Morgan. C D Cary, Mine Central claim agent, was in Freeport on business. Amity society to meet Tuesday afternoon at 4 with Marion Clark. Etta Kruse hosts tonight for Mrs W H Reitzel visiting from Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Freeport Socialist group re-elected S H Zimmerman secretary treasurer and W I Rebendall organizer. Y P S of St John s church to hold officer installation Wednesday night. all members urged to attend. A sharper caught Elgin merchants for about 80 dollars with three forged checks. may drift this way to discuss buying a grocery store. Look out for him. Freeport graded union of Sunday school teachers to meet Tuesday January at 3 pm in First M E church basement. teachers training class at 2:30 pm. attendance urged.
The annual meeting of the United Brethren Sunday school elected officers. Superintendent J. B. Fenton, Assistant Superintendent W. A. Kerr, Organist Miss Elsie Bruce, Librarian Miss Dolly Geiger, Chorister Charles Burnwood, Treasurer Mrs W. A. Kerr.
Miss Chrissie Stokes and Bert T. Madden of Newark Wisconsin were married this afternoon in the county courtroom by Magistrate Bentley.
Francis Schlatter, known as The Healer, remains in Freeport for weeks. He has treated and healed many afflicted residents, drawing praise. An office is at 184 Exchange St with hours 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. A daily public demonstration and lecture will be held at Stephenson and Mechanic streets at 3 p.m.
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