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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1908

Page

3

Local Businesses Listed in Fragmentary Classified Snippet

A partial OCR listing shows firms such as H. A. Hillmer Co coal and wood F. A. Read dry goods Walton Nephews clothing W.J. Young & Co book store Burrell Bros groceries Mtate Hank Wm Koenig furniture and Kuehner Bros furniture, but many lines are garbled and unreadable.

H. A. Hillmer Co F. A. Read Walton Nephews—Clothing Bree Elantetalig W.J. Young & Co Burrell Bros. —Groceries. Co Mtate Hank Ceee Koenig—Furniture Kuehner Bros.—Furniture

Personal Social Roundup in Freeport and Nearby

Daylong visits and business calls mark a Freeport social scene with travelers from Beloit Orangville Rockford Fond du Lac Lena Riverview Riverton and surrounding areas. Notables include Miss Mabel Chadbond Bloomington Pantagraph staff visiting, and Mrs Ed Strohacker returning after bereavement. Local residents travel to Sterling Brownsville Texas Chicago and Champaign.

L. B. Alten Beloit Elias Heckman Orangville Freeport H. A. Hazen Rockford D. H. Scott Fond du Lac Charles Engle Lena Mamie Nessing Lostant Nellie Killoran M. M. Ulfers Forreston J. B. Fenton Mt. Vernon Ill E. O. Gugger Orangeville J. Rehbeck Brownsville Texas Rex Miller Walnut C. D. Blanchard Chicago C. A. Barney Mabel Chadbond Bloomington Mechanic Street Ed Strohacker

Local notices and church event summaries

The family of the late Bernard Ryan extends thanks to friends and neighbors. Knights of Columbus to install officers with a banquet to follow in the club rooms. Div 290 ladies stage prizes for tomorrow's card games. Div 200 members expected due to their party success. Van Brocklin WGIU to host chicken pie dinner at Van Brocklin M E church Friday Jan 24. Grace Musser county president to attend. A Boud Program planned. Settlement home reports net about 40 dollars from the Redemption oratorio due to orchestra costs.

Bernard Ryan Knights of Columbus van Brocklin W. G.I. U van Brocklin M. E Grace Musser

Disturbed Congregation Asked to Buy Foley’s Honey and Tar

A notice requests the person who disturbed the congregation last Sunday by coughing to purchase a bottle of Foley’s Honey and Tar. Names H. Moogk and W. F. Jungkunz appear as references.

Moogk W. F. Jungkunz

Freeport council debates streetcars and meat peddling

Freeport officials consider action against streetcar operator over unsafe lines and poor service. They discuss licensing outside meat peddlers, paving projects on Galena Avenue and Broadway, and condemning a dangerous Adams Galena corner building. A three member committee is urged to pursue court action to compel franchise compliance.

Eny Freeport Gibler High Freeport Freeport Business Men’s Association Mitchell Mev. Coon Committee On

City Officials Plan Action on Franchise Compliance

City Attorney Mitchell outlined a plan to gather evidence before pursuing court action against a franchisee. Alderman Harden opposed committee referral, supporting immediate mayoral and city attorney review. Cars would be inspected and, if not up to standards, sent to the barn.

Harden A. J. Goddard Committee On Lights McGovern Goddard Mitchell Ald. Younglove Pratt

Among the Churches Revival Continues at Salem Church

Revival services at Salem Evangelical church run through the week with strong interest and evident power. The meetings are described as the best in years, reviving the church. Tomorrow afternoon at 4:55 a special service for boys and girls up to fifteen is planned.

Salem Evangelical Church

Revival closes with large audience and after meeting

The revival’s final night drew a packed audience with most staying for the after meeting. Tonight services resume with Pastor Markley speaking on Tot's Choice and Mr Smedley singing, aided by a large chorus choir.

Markley Tot

Revival at t B Church Reaches Greatest Night Yet

Evangelist Hicks delivered a sermon of remarkable power on excuses at the revival last night. Services tonight begin at 7 30 sharp with attendees expected to pack the church once more.

T.b Evangelist Hicks

Social Circles Honor Sixteenth Anniversary

A surprise gathering welcomed Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Graham on Garden Street for their sixteenth wedding anniversary. About fifty friends attended, enjoying games and refreshments. A china closet was presented as a token of esteem. guests departed after extending wishes for many more years of wedded life.

J. L. Graham Garden Street

Surprise gathering for Mr and Mrs Seifert on Henderson Street

About thirty friends of Mr and Mrs Henry Seifert gathered at their home on Henderson street last night, taking them completely by surprise. Music was rendered and refreshments served all having a very enjoyable time.

Henry Seifert Henderson Street

Card Party in Odd Fellows Hall Jan 22 by Freeport division

Freeport division No 290 GIA to B of LE hosts a card party in Odd Fellows hall Wednesday afternoon January 22. Haviland prizes will be given.

Freeport B. of L. E Odd Fellows’ Hall Haviland Chins

Hyomei Offered To Catarrh Sufferers By Jungkunz

Wm. I. Jungkunz advertises Hyomei as a fast simple cure for catarrh with a money refund if not satisfied. The treatment claims to relieve offensive breath and nasal blockage, stop throat droppings, and destroy catarrhal germs. A complete difgomeli outfit is sold for 1.00 with refund if unsatisfied.

Wmn Jungkunz Wm. I

Anchor Society to Meet Tomorrow Night

The Anchor society will hold a business and social meeting tomorrow night. The Ladies Aid society of the First M B church will elect officers tomorrow afternoon. An important Eagles meeting is scheduled for this evening at their hall in the Seitz building.

Anchor Society Ladies’ Aid Society of the First M. BB. Church The Eagles Seitz Building

Prescription Refund Guarantee for Foley’s Honey and Tar

An advertisement confirms that all druggists will refund money if Foley's Honey and Tar fails to cure coughs or colds. It claims the product stops coughing, heals the lungs, prevents pneumonia and consumption, and contains no opiates. The genuine package is yellow. substitutes are refused.

Foley J. Moogk Juairgkunz

Poultry Market Seeks Supplies for Higher Price

Flor. Rick & Co. invites farmers to bring poultry for top market pricing, promising the best rates available. The notice emphasizes ready purchasing and immediate processing.

FLOR Rick & Co

Discount Week On Footwear And Clothing Offer

Retail notice issued by Robert Luecke at 82 Galena Street announces a limited week long sale offering ten percent off footwear and twenty five percent off clothing. Shoppers urged to act quickly for savings on assorted apparel and shoes.

Robert Luecke Galena St

Daily Journal Delivery Price The City

The Daily Journal is delivered to any part of the city for 10c a week.

the Daily Journal

Willett Lectures on World Preparedness for Christianity

Dr Willett opens with a first lecture on Friday January twenty fourth examining political social and educational conditions in Jesus Christ era and the spread of Christianity with a scholarly survey of influences. Course tickets priced at 1 60 dollars and 34 cents single admission.

Willett Jesus Christ

Branching Out Plans Iowa Moving Picture Show

George Graham and Raymond McSherry left for Clinton Iowa to arrange a moving picture theater opening. Local interest among Freeport youths grows for multiple show houses before summer. An expert operator arrived from Chicago to run the Majestic in McSherry's absence.

George Graham Raymond McSherry Clinton Iowa Chicago The Majestic McSherry

Women’s Christian Union Meeting Promised at YMCA Thursday

The W C T U will hold its regular meeting at the YMCA Thursday afternoon at 8 o clock A Civic League representative will address the gathering A good musical program is planned and all women are urged to attend to learn about the no license campaign Gentlemen are welcome to join

Civic League

Mail Train Delayed Three Hours Into Freeport

Mail Train No 5 from the east to Freeport ran three hours late this morning causing Chicago papers to arrive late. A right side rod broke at Cloverdale and another engine from Freeport had to be secured to pull the train in. The usual arrival at 6 15 was delayed to 8 10.

Freeport Chicago Cloverdale

Guyer and Calkins Company Elects Officers

The Guyer and Calkins company met this afternoon and elected officers including President H. L. Guyer Vice-president Fred Dorman Secretary treasurer W L Calkins and directors H L Guyer R G Shumway Fred Dorman W L Calkins and H H Antrim.

Guyer & Calkins Company Lst H. L. Guyer Fred Dorman W. IL. Calkins R. G. Shumway W. L. Calkins H. H. Antrim

Divorce Petition Filed by Irving Cuddeback Against Mary Cuddeback

Irving Cuddeback through attorney J A Crain files for divorce in circuit court against wife Mrs Mary Cuddeback. Married in Chicago in May 1905, she allegedly deserted him in December following.

Irving Cuddeback J. A. Crain Circuit Court Mary Cuddeback Chicago

Foresters to Install Officers Tomorrow Evening

Court Mohawk I O will hold their installation of officers at their hall over the State Bank tomorrow evening. The installation will be followed by a supper. Members are asked to bring a gentleman friend.

Court Mohawk I. O State Bank

Brotherhood of St. Paul Meeting at First M. E. Church

Members of the Brotherhood of St. Paul at First M. E. Church will meet Wednesday at 7 30 p m in the church parlors. All men of the congregation are invited. Refreshments will be served. Core, Mn

Brotherhood of St. Paul M. E Core

Real Estate Transfers Reported In Local Ad Additions

John Deethardt transfers lot 8 block 7 Knowlton's second addition to George Ruston for 1250 dollars. Charles Becker transfers part of section 12 Rock Ran township to J W Johnson for 4000 pounds.

John Deethardt George Ruston Knowlton Charles Becker J. W. Johnson Rock Ran

Time extended for bids on new English Reformed church

The bid deadline for the English Re formed church construction is extended to noon next Monday January 27. Bidders may submit proposals by that time and date.

Married This Afternoon in First M. E. Church

Miss Thyra Stenberg and Filmer Holmes of Chicago were granted a marriage license this afternoon and were married at the parsonage of the First Methodist Church by Rev. C. W. McCaskill.

Thyra Stenberg Filmer Holmes Chicago M. E. Church C. W. McCaskill

Card of Thanks from Snow Family for Sympathy

Mr and Mrs Frank Snow and children express appreciation for the sympathy shown during their recent bereavement.

Frank Snow

Sick and Afflicted Kleckner Daughters Named on List

Misses Susan and Vera Kleckner daughters of Mr and Mrs EK Kleckner of 254 Douglas avenue are on the sick list in a local health report.

Susan Vera Kleckner EK. Kleckner Douglas Avenue

Basketball Game at the Y M C A Friday Night

A basketball game is scheduled at the Y M C A on Friday night between the local high school team and Belvidere High School. The event pits the two schools in a competitive matchup likely drawing local fans and students.

Y. M.C Belvidere High School

Pool Tournament Remains Even Atop Standings

There were no games in the pool tournament last evening. Flick and Anderson still hold even honors for first place.

Flick Anderson

Licensed to Wed Elmer Holmes in Chicago

A notice records Elmer Holmes of Chicago and Thyra Stenberg of the same applying to wed, with the location listed as 21 Thyra Stenberg and a date code of 19.

Elmer Holmes Chicago Thyra Stenberg Same

A Cure for Misery in Electric Bitters

R M James of Loveden SC touts Electric Bitters as a cure for malaria chills bilious attacks and yellow jaundice. The tonic purifies blood relieves stomach kidney and back misery and is sold at Joseph Winmert’s drug store with a guarantee.

R. M. James Loveden S.C Joseph Winmert

Remex 81.00 Fountain Pen Sold at Patterson & Wryder's

A Remex 81.00 fountain pen advertised for high school students is offered at Patterson and Wryder's. The item appears in a local newspaper listing dated January 20, with pricing and availability for students.

Pattison & Wryder’s

Prices Down This Month At The B and W Store

Prices drop this month on winter clothing at the B and W Store. Shoppers are urged to check current deals and stock as the sale runs through the month.

B.&w

Simple Wash Cures Eczema Reported by Chicago Doctor

Dr Decatur D Dennis of Chicago claims pure wintergreen oil mixed with glycerine thymol and other mild ingredients forms a successful eczema cure branded D D D Prescription. He says wintergreen oil alone fails and the remedy removes itch instantly when applied to skin. Wm F Jungkunz, druggist, 85 Stephenson street, endorses the product.

Decatur D. Dennis Chicago Dennis Wm. F. Jungkunz Stephenson Street

Party in Harlem Hosts Forty Young Friends

Lena Illinois January 15. Mr and Mrs Louie W Foy entertained about forty young folks at their home six miles northwest of Freeport. Evening featured games and amusements with ice cream cake and fruit. Guests included Nellie Rigney Clara Zimmerman Eltte Hutmacher Bertha Elgin Ma belle Wagner Ella Heaney Helen Leitzell Grace Hutmacher Elsie Noltemeier Frances Foy Amanda Hutmacher and others with Mrs Henry Soppien L W Foy Amos Phillips and more. A guest list concludes the pleasant party.

Lena Ill Louie W. Foy Freeport Nellie M. Rigney Clara Zimmerman Eltte L. Hutmacher Bertha Elgin Mabelle Wagner Ella Heaney Helen Leitzell Grace Hutmacher Elsie M. Noltemeier Frances W. Foy Amanda Hutmacher Bessie Elgin Flossie Stamm Jennie P Rigney Martha Foy Henry S<oppien L. W. Foy Amos Phillips Will K F. Karth

Hall's Catarrh Cure advertisement and oath

Frank J. Cheney, senior partner of Cheney & Co. of Toledo, swears the firm will pay one dollar for each uncured catarrh. The notice touts Hall's Catarrh Cure, mentions testimonials, and urges buying from K F Cheney & Co., Toledo, Ohio, with purgative pills for constipation.

Oto Ory Toledo Lucas Country Frank J. Cheney Fy. Cheney & Co Frank T.cheney

Polo Editor F. J. Crawford Dead After Cancer Fight

F J Crawford longtime editor of the Polo Visitor died in Polo at age after battling cancer. He had operations on his foot groin and leg at St Francis hospital in Freeport and was a Civil War veteran active in northern Illinois politics. Survived by his wife and one son Far t.

F. J. Crawford Polo Visitor Polo St. Francis Hospital Freeport

How to Avoid appendicitis

Advice on preventing appendicitis notes constipation as a risk and promotes Oring Laxative Wrait Syrup as a remedy that stimulates the liver and bowels. It claims the product restores natural bowel action and promises mild, non irritating relief with a caution to avoid substitutes. Names H. J. Moogh and W. F. Jungkunz are mentioned as endorsers or sellers.

H. J. Moogh W. F. Jungkunz

Shoes at E and W clearing sale prices listed

The note points readers to check prices on footwear at the E. and W. clearing sale. It mentions a sale event with shoe stock and pricing but provides few specifics about exact items or amounts.

Remedy James Father John's Medicine Cures Grip

Miss Ellen McCormick of 99 Orange Street Fall River Massachusetts recovers from a severe grip attack. She praises Father John’s Medicine as a splendid remedy and says she needs nothing else. The product is described as curing throat and lung troubles and acting as a grand body builder.

Ellen McCormick Orange St Fall River Mass John

Real estate transfers in Stephenson County Abstract Office

Stephenson County Abstract Office lists transfers from McDaniel to McDaniel in Oneco, Bolender to Pash in Buckeye, Currier to Barron in Freeport, Pratl to Fehr in Freeport, Glantz to Meek in Lancaster, Welling to Warns in Rock Run, Warns to Welling in Rock City, Termohlen to Webster in Freeport, Snyder to Bender in Buckeye, Hall to Rice in Park Heights. Abstracts of title on short notice. deeds and mortgages drawn.

Stephenson County Abstract Office John W. McDaniel Albert McDaniel Biavisnson Freeport Elmer G. Pratl Frank J. Fehr Winnesheik William H. Glantz Aaron J. Meek Joseph W. Hall John Rice Park Height O. Taylor & Frick

King’s New Discovery Heralded as Cough Cure

An Em pire Ga man, C Q Eldridge, extols Dr King’s New Discovery as the best remedy for coughs colds croup and throat and lung troubles. He claims seven years of use and quick cures for his children’s croup. Sold with guarantee at Joseph Emmert’s drug store Oc and $1.00 trial bottle free.

King C. QO. Eldridge Empire Joseph Emmert

Clearing Sale Prices at E.&W. With Coat Suit Deals

The record notes Dr. E and W Clearing Sale pricing with items including coats and suits advertised at 18.00 and 12.76 respectively. The information appears fragmentary but indicates a sale event offering discounts on outerwear and formal wear during a specified period.

E.&w

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