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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1909

Page

8

Freeport Couple Weds Secretly in Dixon

Miss Juanita Hubler and John P. Hageman, both employed at Eichhorn tailoring in Freeport, married at St Luke's Lutheran Dixon after obtaining a license. The couple, who had lived apart, plan to reside in Freeport. Both workers had worked at the Eichhorn establishment for about a year.

Freeport Dixon Juanita Hubler John P. Hageman Hichhorn St. Luke's Lutheran Church W. L. Rutherford Chicago Minersville New York Orangeville Eichhorn Tailoring Ihe Mrs. Hageman Eichhorn

Fraternal Tribunes Honor Janssen With Birthday Gifts

In social circles, the Fraternal Tribunes surprised Mr. Herman Janssen with a birthday honor last evening. About fifty members attended, a fine lunch was served, and attendees enjoyed a pleasant time. As a token of friendship they left Janssen a beautiful present, and all departed wishing him many more happy birthdays.

Herman Janssen Fraternal Tribunes Mr. Janssen

Invitations Issued for LA to ORC Parties

The L. A. to O. R. C. have issued invitations for two parties. The first will be held on Friday January 22 and the second on St Patrick's Day March 17. All who have invitations are urged to attend.

L. A O. R.C

Social Gatherings Include House Party At Ridott

Mr and Mrs George Kurtz hosted a Wm Walton Nephews clerks party at their Ridott home with a good supper and music. The S C B club met at Miss Florence Green s home for a social evening where five hundred was played with prizes to Clara Rame and Irene Schillinger. The United Commercial Travelers plan a card and dancing party at their hall tomorrow evening.

George Kurtz Wm. Walton Ridott Florence Green Clara Rame Irene Schillinger United Commercial Travelers

Market Roundup From Chicago Board of Trade Prices

Closing board of trade quotations show May wheat at 1055 4, May corn 607 1, May oats 61!, Jan pork 516.62, Jan lard 39.17, Jan ribs 85.70. Union stock yards: cattle 3,000 weak. hogs 35,000 lower. sheep 1,000 steady. Quotations for cattle and hog categories listed. fur market quotes by C D Anderson of Hettinger building.

Associated Press Chicago Board of Trade Union Stock Yards Chicago Board of Trade C. D. Anderson Hettinger Stephenson Street Rey Ahly Uy

Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin Endorsed By Chicago Home

The Chicago Working Woman's Home medical head endorses Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a mild reliable laxative for family health. A free sample is offered by mail and bottles cost 50 cents to one dollar at druggists.

Chicago Pepsin Syrup Co Caldwell Bldg Monticello

Golden Quits Rockford Club

Rockford Jan 14 H Golden resigns as secretary and treasurer severing his official ties with the Rockford Baseball club. James Walsh takes over his interest the club may reorganize after the league meeting in Milwaukee next Sunday. Golden wishes success for Rockford and offers to aid the game locally when possible.

Rockford Rockford Baseball Club James Walsh Mr. Golden

Three Eye League Caps Salaries At $150 Monthly

The Three Eye Baseball league sets a salary ceiling of 1600 pounds monthly and 150 dollars for any player. Springfield pushed to hire pitchers above the limit while outfielders could be paid less, but the rule stands with loopholes possible as a present.

Three Eye Baseball League Springfield Three Eye

League meeting to set schedule in Milwaukee next Sunday

At a Wednesday meeting of baseball directors Major Lohr was named the proper attendee for the league schedule meeting in Milwaukee next Sunday. President Moll called for the guarantee. Mr Harden urged fund subscribers to remit their amounts. Subscriptions have been generous but not fully paid.

Baseball Directors Major Lohr Milwaukee Moll Harden

Jim Wheat Narrowly Escapes Injuries on Steeling Run

Jim Wheat, a Freeport conductor on the Northwestern, narrowly escaped serious injuries Thursday morning when his train entered Steeling station. He jumped onto the platform as the train moved, slipped on slick walks, and fell off the edge but grabbed the platform edge to avoid trucks. Several journal boxes struck him, yet he completed his run.

Jim’ Wheat Freeport Northwestern Chicago Steerling Wheat

Bombards German Steamer Off Liberia Coast

Liberian customs gunboat Lark bombarded a German steamer of the Woerman line off the coast of Liberia. Reason for the action was not given.

Associated Press Konkarky Fredeh Gaines West Africa Lark Woerman Line Liberia

Jefferson tax collector posts bond for nine thousand six hundred fifty three dollars

William Ploeger, tax collector for Jefferson, has filed his bond and received tax books. The $9,653.64 bond is signed by Fred, J. W., and GL. H. Ploeger. He is the last of seventeen county tax collectors to file bonds.

William Ploeger Town of Jefferson Fred J. W GL. H. Ploeger Mr. Ploeger

The English Salesman Woes at the Glove Counter

A London trained salesman recounts life in an American department store noting harsh inspections by doormen who frisk, smoking prohibitions, a house detective’s scrutiny, and daily searches for a brief period, all framed by a Cincinnati Enquirer report.

London Republic Clucinnath Enquirer

Vast ocean depths and world facts from a late era

A miscellany of global notes covers ocean depths at 9636 meters near Tonga, Spain’s wine abundance priced cheap, Australia’s population versus London, and Russia’s Tolstoy portraits. It reports peculiar events from Monte Carlo to Michigan wildlife, patents, and curious inventions, all in brisk prose typical of a period tonic note.

Tasmania Western Australia New Zealand Spain Tongan Islands Australia British Isles London Moscow Tolstoy Brooklyn Bridge Ireland North Moulton Devon England

Evangelistic Services at First Presbyterian Church

Evangelistic services held this evening at the First Presbyterian Church with the topic What will you do about it. All cordially invited to attend.

First Presbyterian Church

Lost Bull Terrier Puppy in Freport Area

Six month old brindle bull terrier missing or stray. Answers to Resaie. If found, return to Wilcoxon Orr Tol ORR. Reward offered. Also listing: rent farm twenty acres, 115 acres pasture, one mile from Freeport at Wallace boards.

Freeport Wallace Boards

Ravens Foretell Woe in Royal History and Gossip

A Baltimore American excerpt recalls ravens as heralds of doom for Fraps burg emperors from Francis Joseph to Maximilian and Elizabeth. It notes ravens at Olmutz, a bird shadowing Maximilian and his wife, and one failing to warn Elizabeth before her assassination, ending with a comic line about a man’s talk.

R. Pierce Buffalo N.Y Hee Pierce Frapsburg Francis Joseph Austria Olmutz Maximilian Europe Mexico Elizabeth Geneva Torritet

Francis Schlatter The Healer Hands Healings in City

Francis Schlatter has been in the city two weeks and reports numerous healings from his administration. He claims cures for stomach trouble rheumatism and deafness among others though he cannot name all the patients. He advertises at 184 Exchange Street inviting afflicted individuals to seek his help.

Exchange Stree Lidiw

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