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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1909
Page
4
The Freeport Journal is honored by the International Typographical Union for using union labor in its mechanical departments, marking a notable acknowledgement of labor practices in the publication.
Dr D C Sunderland was at Dixon today. A H Wieman was a morning passenger to Chicago. W J Smith transacted business at Dixon during the day. Mrs James Gilbert of Winelow spent the day in this city. Fred M Gund has gone to Chicago for a brief business trip. Frank Lebkicher spent the day at Stockton on business interests. R P Ockenga is at Rockford for a few days on business interests. J B Shank of Monroe was a Freeport caller during the day. Mrs Ida Ermald of Buena Vista is here for a brief visit to her father J Wohlford. Eller Talbot of Centralia, who spent several days with Dr M M Baumgartner, has returned home. Miss Nellie Erwin returned to Sandwich, Illinois, today after a visit to friends in this city and at Lena. James H Casey of Binghamton, New York, is here for a visit at Capt Robert Casey’s home on Union Street. Mr and Mrs J A Barnhart have returned to their home in Chicago after a visit in this city at Mrs E C Brew’s home. Joe Allen, who has been visiting his mother and brothers at Elizabeth for the past few days, returned to Freeport last evening. Andrew Krieg, head gardener at Congressman Lowden’s Sin jiesippi farm at Oregon, is in the city renewing old acquaintances. Mrs C D Anderson and son Charles have returned from Chicago where they spent ten days with Mrs Anderson’s sister, Mrs G Frank Lydston, whose husband is a noted physician in Illinois.
Mrs Sarah Adeline Potter Lathrop widow of prominent Rockford attorney William Lathrop died Sunday at her Rockford home on Rockton avenue She was born March 17 1836 in Medina New York and was in the first graduating class of Rockford Seminary in 1864 Her parents Eleazer Potter and wife came to Rockford in 1837 and opened a store They later built a house at Walnut and First streets before moving to a South Third street home where she married in 1857 and remained in the Rockton Park avenues residence
The W M B of Oak Street Church will meet tomorrow afternoon for work with Mrs Pfeiffer. A midwinter rummage sale is set for next week at the Kings Daughters Mission and Settlement home across three days. The Ladies Aid of the U R Church meets Wednesday afternoon for its monthly business, all members requested. The Home Missionary Society of First M E will meet January 13 at 2 30 p m with Mrs G W Frey, 210 Lincoln Avenue. The roll will be called and each member should respond with a quotation. Secretary.
Mrs. Louia Buonini, who underwent a curious operation yesterday at St Francia hospital performed by Dr. Peck, is doing nicely.
A notary public verifies Frank J. Cheney and the firm of F J Cheney promise to pay one hundred dollars for each uncured claim of their patent medicine. The statement notes the oath and signing date as December 6 in Toledo Ohio, with testimonial notices and address details.
The Citizens' Commercial association in Freeport planned a Friday January 15 membership drive after a luncheon where about 43 members discussed committee plans. Officers highlighted efforts to recruit new members, publish top recruiters, and promote local business through newspaper advertising and enhanced streets and education initiatives.
The Danville meeting featured Mr. Demeter outlining Danville Business Association aims and a plan to bring the Master Painters convention to Freeport the following year. The event closed with a general discussion and a group flashlight photo.
First and Second National banks of Freeport held officer and director elections today, retaining all former officials. Both banks, organized in 1864, remain strong with deposits over 1 million dollars at the First National, and profits moved to surplus. Officers listed include presidents C O Bidwell and M B V Elson, cashiers Addison Bidwell and D F Graham, and multiple directors.
Stockholders of the Freeport Artificial Ice and Cold Storage company elected officers and directors for the coming year. W E Fry was named president with W N Tice as vice president and W H Foll as secretary. J F Gregory Ros Hollister J W Miller and J A Billiz became directors. The firm plans a 5000 ton natural ice storage building and capacity increases with new machinery. Cold storage expansion to proceed as weather allows and a new line may be added pending quick action.
A fire started in the Lichtenberger residence on State street Monday afternoon while plumbers thawed water pipes. The blaze, arising in the cellar and climbing to the roof, caused extensive damage to the kitchen, part of the bathroom, and the west wing with water damage. Loss covered by insurance.
Miss Margaret Fry soprano appears tonight at the Y M C A in Freeport for her only recital of the season. The program of eighteen numbers includes English texts to aid understanding for French and German listeners with Miss Iva Singly as accompanist and Eleanor Markhain Griffith directing.
The Republican County Club will hold its annual meeting on Thursday, January 14 to conduct the election of officers and conduct routine club business.
The president of the Industrial and Orphans' Home in Macon Georgia reports Electric Bitters has been used for nine years and praises its benefits for stomach, liver, and kidney troubles. He says it invigorates vital organs improves digestion and appetite and strengthens thin or run-down people especially women. Sold for 60 cents at Joseph Mmmert.
1908 figures show 487 members in Stephenson County Masonic lodges with Excelsior and Evergreen in Freeport totaling 517. Total county membership 787, up since secretary reports to the grand lodge on July 1 last. Freeport leads with 617 members across seven lodges. Nearby counties totals listed, with Stephenson County ranking among others. Also notes St Pius society annual meeting elects officers and Court Mohawk Foresters installation Jan 18 with banquet and smoker planned.
Officers-elect of the Eastern Star were installed Monday evening with a large turnout. Mrs. Louis Dickes presided as part of the ceremony, as numerous members attended to witness the installation.
The document lists the installing officer Mrs CG G Wolt with Mrs A Wallahan as installing chaplain and details the Eastern Star elective officers: W M Miss Cora Wallahan W P Robert F Koonis A M Miss Amelia Miller Secretary Mrs Rebecca Stiver Treasurer Miss Alice Mattert Conductress Mrs Hilda Swan Assistant Conductress Mrs Jenny D Stark Chaplain Mrs Ella Chilton Marshal Mrs Henriette Weaver Adah Mrs Jennie Benston Ruth Mrs Elizabeth Wright Esther Mrs Eva Duck witsyp farthe Mrs Jessie Sunderland Electa Mrs Emma Ockenga Watder Mrs Alice Smith.
Joseph L. Richard West Point tax collector filed a bond of 48808 dollars and received his tax books along with co signers Charles Leseman Anthony Doll and J D Hinds. Henry Petermeier Silver Creek tax collector received tax books after filing a 22726 dollar bond signed by H Wilhelms S Petermeier and H H Antrim.
Mrs. Asa Mellott will entertain the Young People's Aid of the First English Lutheran Church tonight at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Leid, 68 High Street. All church youths and friends are invited. Meeting called to order at 8 15 with a good time ahead.
Dr Poling, called to tend the injured man at the Mc Grory accident, slipped on a board and fell near a cider pit. He struck his chest on the pit rail, sustained bruises but resumed duties and attended to patients that evening and next day.
District Deputy Sir Knight Thomas McMahon and Warden Charles Straub returned from Oregon after attending the installation of officers of the Oregon Council of Knights of Columbus.
Miss Margaret Fry will perform a song recital at the Y M C A this evening starting 8 16. Admission is 60 cents with no reserved seats.
Tomorrow night the regular Toastmasters meeting features a program on The Race Problem with H H Stahl as toastmaster. Speeches include How the Negro Came to America, The Negro and Crime, The Negro's Contribution to Progress, Jim Crow Laws, and a debate on whether the negro should be allowed to vote. Preparations for the indoor circus on February first advance with large gym classes and plans for a dramatic, varied show over February 1 2 and 3.
Sterling Indiana January 11 Manager Mammon of the Sterling Infants signed John Ward the former Oshkosh first baseman from the Wisconsin Illinois League to play first base for Sterling next season.
Advertisement claims Foley's Honey and Tar cures la grippe coughs that may develop into pneumonia overnight. It says the remedy heals inflamed lungs and averts danger. The ad urges using Foley's Honey and Tar in the yellow package and lists H. J. Moogk and Wm. F. Jungkunz.
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