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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1906
Page
8
Alderman Oscar L Hill and Garrold R Pierce organize a business to install telephone systems in factories hotels and homes. Hill directs business affairs while Pierce runs mechanical work. They set an office at 107 Stephenson Street above Huenkemeier's grocery. Pierce brings extensive Central Union experience.
Embury Methodist revival last night drew an arts audience as the pastor urged a direct urgent decision in the Christian life. A crowded altar service followed with two individuals kneeling to seek a partnering Saviour and greater service power. Services continue tonight at 7 30 with Rev John Gimson of Glasford Illinois expected to preach. Tuesday will be set apart for Sunday school night inviting officers teachers and members to attend with the classes.
About five hundred men attended E M Cobb’s illustrated lecture at the Y M C A auditorium. It was the fourth in a series and drew a growing crowd, with every seat filled. He guided the audience through Jerusalem and nearby areas for two hours, using stereoptic views to illustrate each point. He earned a warm welcome for his next appearance.
Edward Emrich a brakeman on the Amboy division of Illinois Central was badly hurt when train No. 52 broke near Minoak and the rear section collided with the front. He was in the caboose cupola setting brakes, thrown to the floor, suffering a serious shoulder injury and head bruises. He was unconscious about an hour and later brought home on Adams street. condition improved today.
Chicago Chronicle reports harmony within the Daughters of the American Revolution as Mrs. Alice Bradford Wiles is chosen as delegate to the national convention. Her election aims to heal a rift from the anonymous letter dispute four years ago, with Mrs. Wiles and Mrs. Robert Farson leading rival factions.
The First Presbyterian Church ladies offer a New England supper in the church parlors tomorrow from 6 to 8 pm. Their events have long drawn big crowds, and attendance is expected to be even higher than in past occasions.
At a regular Sunday afternoon meeting of St Cecelia’s Young Ladies’ Society at St Joseph’s Church, officers were elected: President Miss Abbie Lamm, Secretary Miss Emma Muehlenhoff, Treasurer Miss Josephine Metz. Several new members were received.
Funeral for Albert T Grattelo to be held from his Park Avenue residence at 9:00 AM tomorrow and at St Joseph's Church at 9:30 AM Rev Kalvelage to officiate pallbearers from St Pius society of which he was a member
The B Y P A of the Baptist church plans a social tomorrow evening at Mrs Homer Schofield home 54 Cherry street. Proceeds go toward the church repairs pledged amount. Admission for program and refreshments is 15 cents.
Freeport lodge No 452 Knights of Pythias will meet in its castle hall this evening for business and work in the second degree R W Sweeney of Galesburg will be present and exemplify the secret work in three ranks All Knights of Pythias at most cordially invited to attend.
Ex celsior lodge will hold a special communication tomorrow night at 7 o'clock for work in the F C degree. Four candidates will be received.
The Euterpean society meeting with Miss French tonight has been postponed until Saturday evening.
Mrs. John Guenther remains critically ill and very low in condition. Miss Flora Howe is also ill and listed as sick.
Edwin Hajl departed this afternoon for Chicago on business. He is expected to engage in meetings with local partners and explore potential cooperation. The trip reflects ongoing professional activities and moves in his schedule.
The text notes varied holidays for banks and states across the United States and Canada in 1996. It mentions New Orleans Mardi Gras dates around late February or early March, Patroitic days in April, Confederate Memorial Day in April, Macklenburg Day in May, and Victoria Day on May 24, with several southern states observing similar commemorations. It also references New Orleans and Pensacola banking closures and ties to historic battles and birthdays.
Benjamin Brooks recalls San Francisco harbor from childhood hills to sailing the bay. He paints the Golden Gate as a living, changing landscape with green springs, yellow wildflowers, white fog in summer, brown cliffs in autumn, and the red brown, weathered shoreline. He describes sailing inland reaches and the daunting coast beyond the gate.
The New York Herald notes that royal name choices have varied widely from Albert Edward to Victoria. It discusses future princes possibly bearing Edward or George, mentions Prince Albert Victor and Edward VIII hypotheticals, and laments the misfortune often linked to the name John amid monarchs.
James J. Hill warns farmers against embracing every new notion, cautioning that many ideas hide covert selfish aims. He contrasts grand schemes with practical community good, likening poor spelling and the word dictated to a parable about honesty and self-interest.
G I A to the B of L EK will host a card party Wednesday afternoon January 24 at Ft 1 O FL hall beginning 2 30 oclock Admission 15 cents The rest of the text advertises Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Tar as a remedy for colds with claims it clears the system and is sold by druggists
Classified style items describe properties for sale and rental inquiries. Listings mention six room house and barn on Broadway with modern improvements, a lot of 18 by 18 feet on Shaw Street, and a brown kid’s words hinting at a missing item. Returns requested to local offices and specific streets near Wagner's confectionery and the Interurban depot.
A run of social events includes a Culture Club meeting at 7 30 with David Graham at 15 Lincoln Ave Globe Home garrison card party at G hall, Hitler William Brewater chapter D A R meets with Mrs Chas Kinowlton, Amity Society gathering at Mrs Cowley’s in Freeport, Royal Neighbors No 1670 card party in K P hall, and a sausage fry dinner and supper hosted by the English Lutheran church at the K P hall next Saturday January 27.
Jan 2 Freeport club card party. Jan 2 Prof Dawson dancing school. Jan 20 Prof Dawson dancing school. Jan 23 Dancer and card party at German ia 8:30, dancing 9:00. Jan 23 Formal opening of Masonic temple with reception and ball. Jan 25 Freeport Camp R N No 1670 ard party. Jan 26 The Black Crook. Jan 26 Prof Dawson social dance. Jan 80 White Shrine ceremonial and installation. Feb 5 Second annual dance. Feb 6 March 1 Annual rendezvous of Freeport Consistory. Jan 20 Lady Maccabees card party 2:30. Tan 26 Prof Dawson social dance. Feb 5- Feb 6 etc.
A fragmentary schedule shows January and February activities at the Y M C A and Grand Opera House including a magician act, men’s meetings led by Cobb and Long, and Star course and orchestra entries. Ads promote Hollister’s Rocky Mountain Tea and a ten day sale at the Golden Eagle beginning January 20 with references to Joseph Emmer.
Notice of a special election to fill the vacancy in Freeport First Ward aldermanic seat caused by the death of Joseph H. Gibler. Election held at Dittmar's livery office 188 Exchange Street from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesday February 6. City Clerk Waterstradt dated January 16, 1906. Also an ad for a Golden Eagle 10 day sale on Saturday January 20.
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