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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1909
Page
4
The Freeport journal receives a label from the International Typographical Union for employing Union labor in its mechanical departments.
Dr W B Peck returns from Chicago and many residents travel to Chicago Dixon Evarts Evarts to attend sales and funerals. Individuals named include George Swarts Al Fisenhauer Jacob Oblendorf Vera Portner Ella Steffen A E Smith Isabel Fry Margaret Fry W J Martin Roy Geisey S Michaels Alma Morrison F M Woods Oscar Ennenga L B Bike Margaret Springer A H Weiman Manus Eckert Florence Sheetz A D Waddell W A Rose Henry Stine Florence Clark and others in Freeport and nearby towns during visits and ceremonies.
A western judge grants a divorce citing ill temper and bad breath as grounds. An advertisement for Dr King’s New Life Pills claims to cure constipation, banish headaches and chills, improve breath, and cure liver trouble. Sold for 25 cents at Joseph Emmert's.
A local notice reports a special Eastern Star meeting planned for Saturday evening to conduct work. The People vs Edward Coughlin case was dismissed for lack of evidence after being tried before Justice Geib this morning.
The will of Henry B. Hillmer of Freeport has been probated in county court. The estate is left to his widow Christine Hillmer who is named as executrix. The document is dated November 7.
Frank J. Cheney states he is a partner of F. J. Cheney & Co in Toledo and that the firm offers a cure for a disease. The oath, sworn before a notary on December 6, A.D., names the firm and indicates testimonials for their product.
Reading fragments show a public sports brief about a 4 ball event valued at 468 pounds. Names, places, and exact teams are unreadable. the item reads as a brief score or entry in a local columns page with limited legible detail.
Mystic Workers of the World held an installation of officers with John R. Walsh acting as installing officer. Deputy Supreme Master W. E. Rose attended with his wife, and visitors from nearby lodges were present. Several applications were received and new members initiated. a banquet followed at the Troy cafe.
Henry Hiller post of the Grand Army of the Republic in Forreston will be aided by the Woman's Relief corps organized Wednesday. Mrs Helen Middlekauff of Lanark led the institution with other W R C members from Freeport Lanark Shannon and Forreston. The new corps starts with forty two members and will be named No. 298. A post banquet followed.
Preparations are complete for the Albert Schmidt camp United Spanish War Veterans meeting on Saturday night. Members from neighboring camps will attend, including a large delegation from Rockford. The business session occurs at Grand Army hall followed by a banquet at Eagles hall in the Seitz building Galena and Mechanic streets.
On Wednesday night Cherry camp of Woodmen voted unanimously to consolidate with Freeport camp. Freeport camp will vote on the proposal at its next meeting. If merged, the united camp will become one of the largest M W A camps in the region.
Spokane and Walla Walla physicians praise Herpicide for dandruff control. They call it the only product that destroys dandruff parasites, noting it calms itching, adds gloss, and leaves hair soft. Sample available for 10 cents. two sizes 50 cents and $1.00. Special agent George F. Swarts handles sales.
Stockton Herald reports petitions circulating for the nomination of Judge J. S. Baume of Galena. He is completing a six year term and has a record that entitles him to public endorsement through re election.
Clearing sale at the BE and W Clothing House with shirts listed at reduced prices. The fragment notes $18.00 and $20.00 price points, marking sale figures around $14.65. Limited readable details identify the store and item category but lack full context.
Winnebago county resident James Higginbottom aged 88 died in Rockford after a paralysis stroke last Sunday. Born in England, he came to America at 20, helped found Burritt, owned land there, later moved to Rockford. Survivors include four sons and two daughters. wife Rebecca Hilton preceded him. Funeral plans follow in Burritt and Rockford.
Pleasant news arrives from Secretary Buffin of the Y M C A boys department. Freeport placed third in total score and earned a first for regular attendance in the state Bible study contest among high school associations, while Jacksonville won the banner with two firsts and Bloomington fell to third. The result reflects well on Freeport’s steady participation and the city’s standing as a solid association town in Illinois.
Miss Eliza Snyder of Warren and Beert Bunker of Lena were married at Grace M. E. parsonage Hinckley Avenue at 8 last evening. Rev. W N Whipple officiated with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Reed as witnesses. The couple will reside in Lena where Bunker works in farming.
A Macon Georgia industrial and orphans home reports nine years of benefit from Electric Bitters. The president praises the medicine as excellent for stomach liver and kidney issues. It boosts vitality purifies blood aids digestion and builds up weak run-down people and children. Only 50 cents at Joseph Emmert's.
The notice notes a major price drop on Protector Overcoat Menus and Boya items, urging shoppers to take advantage of the lowered costs. Limited stock reported with several sizes affected and savings highlighted for a limited time.
City Clerk Waterstradt reports 1908 burial permits total 280 up 3 from 1907 and 39 from 1906. Notable deaths include D. C. Stover H. C. Burchard L. L. Munn and Henry Dorman. The list records burial permits with decedent names and causes, including bodies brought from other towns, for Freeport cemeteries from January to September and notes numerous cases of pneumonia heart disease and other ailments.
Bernarr Macfadden, famed physical culture advocate, will lecture Monday January 25 at the Freeport YMC A. The talk will cover health, right living, and disease cures, with an additional address to the men's meeting preceding.
Officer Figeley picked up a Canadian fox terrier and a yellow haired shepherd dog. Owners can recover the dogs by calling on him and paying the charger.
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