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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1908
Page
2
Read Dry Goods and grocery ads mark a busy catalog page. Bijou Theatre promotes shows while Huss Kinley Furnishing Goods and Rideway Electrical Supplies hint at a general store. Books from Brown and Dollmeyer complete a compact shopping segment.
A compilation of daily movements shows William Shopper at Sterling, J H Gibler at Rockford, and Mrs C G Glaw visiting friends in Rockford. Various residents including Byron Pope in Dixon and Ed Gilbert in Forreston conduct business locally while others travel to Chicago Freeport and Polo for visits or calls. Court duty pulls Judge Heard to Dixon and Northwestern work brings Herbert Murphy to Ridote.
The Euterpean society meets tomorrow evening with Mrs. 2. B. Breed. Freeport Shakespeare society gathers tonight with Miss Porter. St. Margaret's guild meets Tuesday afternoon with Miss Emily Jungkunz. G A R ladies hold a Wednesday business meeting at the G A R hall. Majestic theatre invites General Atkins and war veterans to see The Dispatch Bearer. U B revival misreported converts 465. corrected to 36. Salean church Ladies' Aid meets Wednesday at Mrs. Aykens on Wall Street for annual meeting and officer election.
A compact advert claims Man Zan soothes piles without surgery. Presented in a collapsible tube with a nozzle for direct application, priced at 50 cents. Sold by HH. J. Moogh and C. P Guenther.
Pattison and company advertise best prices on composition books tablets notebooks pencils pens and points including electronic items, urging bulk purchases for schools and individuals in need of writing supplies.
Evangelist Hicks pleads with passion moving many to tears as the Call for Converts draws strong men and women to the Kreel Altar for prayer. Sunday hailed as the greatest day in the United Brethren church history in this city with Rally Day at 9:30 and souvenirs distributed to attendees.
The revival reports strong attendance and many conversions at Trinity United Evangelical Church and nearby Minbury events. Half dozen sessions feature sermons by J W Hicks and gatherings by Mr and Mrs Schofield, with dozens converted, altar services, and renewed Sunday school activity.
The passage notes that those who value these services feel encouraged and expect strong outcomes in the coming week. It emphasizes hopeful sentiment and anticipation among supporters.
Spiritual league gathering at Bimn bury M. E. church led by J. R. Jackson discussed Secret of Power for Service. Congregational singing under Mr. Scho field drew praise, with a duet by Mr. and Mrs. Schofield highly praised for its fine quality.
The meetings started two weeks ago will run another week with services at 8:00 nightly led by Pastor Markley. Large Sunday audiences attend both day and evening services. Tonight Markley speaks on Bible Foola with music by Mr. Liebetran and a large chorus. An invitation to all. Next Sunday Y M C A men’s meeting at Embury M E church. Seventy boys attended B S C yesterday. Mr J L Rogers gave a helpful talk.
William Bishop of Grant's Pass Oregon and his wife tour Freeport visiting old friends and comrades from Company F 92d Illinois Vol Inf. Bishop, now in evangelistic ministry with the Free Methodist church, recalls Andersonville and Army days with John Mader of Mt. Carroll. They enlisted as 18-year-olds in Jo Daviess county and plan to visit Lyons Town before returning home.
Members of Chicago & Northwestern division Number 76 O R T held a largely attended Dixon meeting Saturday evening. It was a regular session with routine business. The eight hour law was discussed but no action was possible until it takes effect.
W. E. Fry, Receiver, Referee Fisher of Rockford on Saturday appointed Wy. F. Fry of this city as receiver for the Robinson Manufacturing company. His bond stood at 10,000 dollars. In circuit court Judge Heard set the bond at 75,000 dollars.
The children of the late D C Stover thank neighbors and friends for their sympathy and beautiful floral offerings during their bereavement.
Obituary notes Rev Robert D Proctor longtime Freeport minister who switched from Presbyterian to Methodist service. He and wife Mary Wilcoxon faced lease disputes at the Superior bath house amid health decline. Survived by relatives including M H Wilcoxon of Hot Springs and T D Wilcoxon of Freeport. Funeral and burial details follow with Masonic rites and out of town attendees.
Edmund Clarence Stedman, noted as a leading American literary critic and poet, also earned a substantial fortune as a New York stock broker. He died in New York on Saturday of heart disease, leaving a legacy as both a storied critic and a successful financier.
Mrs. John G. Oyler, once ill with grip, is now convalescing, reported in local notes. The brief item records her improving health and return to strength in the household circle.
Minois Rebekah lodge holds installation Saturday. Culture club meets tonight at Mrs Schofield 1 Broadway. St Agnes guild to meet with Mrs FLO Keene Tuesday at 8. American Stars of Equity Assembly No 11 to hold regular meeting Tuesday night January 21 with ATL invited. Royal Neighbors ward party next Thursday evening January gad. Admission 10 cents. Traveling library from University of Chicago arrives for Prof Willete lectures and is at the public library for readers.
An article promotes Bers Laxative Cough Syrup as a prompt relief for coughs colds and croup in children. It claims it gently laxatives the system aiding removal of poisons and phlegm. The product is sold by J. Moogk and Gilleu Ther.
The Daily Journal announces citywide delivery for ten cents weekly, offering convenient access to local news.
R M James of Louellen South Carolina touts Electric Bitters as a cure for malaria poison misery. It is said to relieve chills bilious attacks and jaundice and purify the blood. Sold under guarantee at Joseph Hinmert’s drug store.
In Patterson Kirby school district a prize of 100 dollars is offered for a fountain pen project. The offer targets high school students and aims to spur creative writing or art submissions. Organizers emphasize quality and originality in entries.
A notice states a tax collection will occur at Lilley and Foss store located at 124 Galena Street every Saturday. The collector Wan Hit Macid lists 117dwilwe as the collector.
Fire at the Illinois Central depot in LaSalle partially destroyed the station after being noticed at 3 16 this morning. Local officials including Roadmaster Sheshan Trainmaster Flannagan Division Agent McAfee Supervisor C Dean and crews were sent to the scene and dispatches between LaSalle Clinton were diverted via Chicago and Clinton. The fire is believed to have started in the toilet room and the extent of damage was unclear early today.
Sunday morning a local street car No 8 ran out of control and crashed into car No 1 near the Stephenson Street crossing causing considerable damage. Witnesses say the operator of the eight spot was new and unfamiliar with the car. This afternoon the seven carried no further details.
A streetcar on Chicago and Stephenson streets was split and later righted due to slippery rails. Passengers were not reported injured, and crews worked to reset the vehicle after the incident.
Four drunks were picked up Saturday and Sunday and brought before the police Magistrate this morning. They were fined and ordered to serve time. one paid the fine, the others begin serving their penalties.
C O Eldridge of Empire Ga touts Dr King’s New Discovery as the best remedy for coughs colds croup throat and lung troubles. He says it cures every attack on his children who are prone to croup. Advertises price 50c and 1 00 with a trial bottle free at Joseph Emmert’s drug store.
Miss Marie Barnist runs a piano studio located at 52 Oak Place. The notice appears to be a brief personal or business listing dated December 19 with cryptic text 12-19dltf.
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