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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1909
Page
4
The Freeport newspaper receives recognition from the International Typo- Anhical Union for employing union labor in its mechanical departments, highlighting labor standards and fair practices amid production.
Miss Eva Ernst returns from Chicago. J A Kraker of Shannon visits Freeport Monday. F P Mechlen of Pearl City calls in Freeport. D L Kraker of Shannon visits Freeport. J B Carson of Warren State Bank visits Freeport. W A Merrifield former Freeport alderman now Batavia visits. Herman Schrader returns after weeks with relatives in Town. Mrs C S Haggart of Chicago visits her mother Mrs M J Smith. George Ruston and wife to spend winter in California. Mrs A I Lockard of Indianapolis visits her parents. Attorneys R K Welch and W Ferguson of Rockford attend federal court session in Freeport. Edward Seal, Rockford mail carrier, receives $100 purse from merchants. Mesdames Mary McNight and M J Tenney travel to Rockford for joint installation of Tribunals of Fraternal Tribunes.
Regular meetings and social events fill the Rockford calendar with a Baptist Women’s Missionary Society gathering at the church parlors Wednesday at 3 PM, a Trinity KLC E meeting this evening, St Catherine’s Guild meeting at Mrs Garretson’s, and a W F Embury M E monthly session. Also noted are a Women’s H and F M society at English Lutheran, a Rockford Young Men’s Republican Club banquet speakers Col W J Calhoun and Hon Walter Reeves, staff resignations, a Peru couple wedding, a horse incident, and boxing traveler Kid Donnelley visiting with Rockford pugilists.
At the regular monthly meeting the Ministering Circle of King's Meughters elected officers for the coming year. Leader Mrs Barnes. committee members Mrs Littlefield, Mrs Ockonga, Mrs Barton.
In Seatt le context, W G Scott renews his focus on Italian history at Musio. The brief note mentions a shift in study direction and a renewed emphasis on Rome. The text remains fragmentary but signals ongoing scholarly activity and leadership in historical research.
The council discussed rebates on state street improvements and bonds, with Alderman McGovern pressuring for timely action and asserting Third ward residents should receive due rebates. Mayor Dittmar opposed early rebates, citing deadlines, while the Pine and Chestnut sewer project costs were reviewed and licenses granted to liquor dealers.
Aldermen consider paying rebates when funds exceed improvement costs. City Attorney urges board of local improvements to report due amounts per property owner, so council can act. Several funds show no surplus. costs exceed estimates on others. Council approves referral to committee for a formal report before action.
Rockford Board of Education approves a saving of 38120310 for the coming year by trimming the expense budget for 1908 versus 1900. The school fund rises about 12000, while the school building fund drops about 43000, yielding the net saving.
The 1909 season opens with Miss Margaret Fry as soloist in a song recital at the Y M C A on Tuesday evening January 12. Accompanist will be Miss Iva Swingley, with the concert directed by Eleanor M. Griffith. Fry's voice is described as lyric, dramatic, and evenly toned, promising a varied program of old and modern songs.
The Daily Journal 18 is distributed to a portion of the city at a price of 10 cents per copy with weekly delivery continuing.
The board opened after New Year’s Day with most members present. They approved December minutes, refunded 8.20 to Mary A. Montlove for an assessment error, and authorized monthly bills. State Superintendent F G Blair will lecture parents on January 22 at the high school. Miss Mary Wheeler takes leave to finish normal school, with Tina Moore and Mrs. Arthur Steffen filling the vacancies. Discussion focused on Illinois and Indiana textbook prices, noting Indiana’s uniform adoption and urging possible legislative action.
Chicago January 2. Western Union Telegraph Company announces free transmission of domestic messages for relief of Italian sufferers. Relief committees or public officials may offer this service. Applicants for money transfer referred to banks and the American Red Cross. F H Tubbs Supt.
Freeport hosts first bowling match with Rockford at the Brunswick alleys. Freeport wins by 46 pins after 3 games. team totals show Freeport 2413 and Rockford 2367. Captain Stauffer leads Freeport with 575 and Carlson of Rockford 637 high. An urban league forms, with future matches planned and seating expanded to accommodate about 100 spectators.
Mr and Mrs Albert Snively and son Clifford return from Kansas City Mo after visiting Rev and Mrs F M Davis and son Marion The trip highlights prosperous local commerce and building activity and praises Telescope Memorial church where Rev Davis pastors The article also notes a mild December climate with no snow and pleasant weather.
Racine Division No. 27 B of L E drapes charter in mourning for thirty days to honor Henry Hagedorn. Resolutions express heartfelt sympathy to his family and authorize publication in daily papers. Signed by W T Vipond N A Backus Cc F Rieger.
A strong congregation attended the Week of Prayer services led by Rev. C W McCaskill who spoke on The Bible the Word of God. Tonight the pastor leads with the topic Gods Faithfulness Man s Responsibility all members urged to attend.
If you are sensitive about the size of your shoes, Allen's Foot-Ease helps wearers go a size smaller. Sparks sprinkles into shoes for dancing, patent leather, and new shoes. Instant relief when rubbers or overshoes are needed. Sold everywhere for 2 cents. Free sample offered. Allen S. Olmsted, LeRoy, N.Y. Don’t accept substitutes.
Capt Henry Burrell will install the newly elected officers of John A Davis post and Mrs Middlehaul of Lanark department press correspondent for the W R C and editor of the W R C paper will serve as installation for the Woman's Relief Corps officers. The Sons of Veterans will also be installed. A prepared program ends with a banquet served by W R C members.
The manual training department has completed chairs a serving table and china closet for the domestic science room. The Freeport Woman's club voted funds to equip the room and invites members to inspect the work in its natural state before staining and varnishing.
Regular readers missing delivery are asked to inform the paper's office. The notice requests prompt reporting to ensure timely resumption of service.
Circuit court sessions render its room unavailable for the Farmer's Institute on January 13 and 14. Promoters are seeking other venues and Armory Hall is likely to be used for the two days. Two years ago the institute was held there with satisfactory accommodations.
A watch night party was held at the hottie featuring Mrs. Fred Herchardt on New Year’s Eve. About fifty guests attended as games were played and socialized into the new year.
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