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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1908
Page
8
A storefront advertises free eye examinations by an optician. It promises a careful check at no cost, honesty about the need for glasses, and skilled fitting if glasses are needed, appealing to customers unsure about their vision.
Eye glasses can aid vision but become a hindrance if misfit or bought from unscrupulous traveling opticians or spectacle peddlers who take your money while you gain little. Seek reliable, qualified providers to ensure proper fit and correct lenses.
We invite you to visit our shop and consult with us anytime. If the glasses don’t suit, we’ll adjust them to fit. Our lenses are precisely ground for each eye defect. A wide range of frames is available, properly adjusted, neatly styled and easy to wear. Some frames may even make wearers look younger.
Capt W DeVoe announces appointment to lead Volunteers of America work in Freeport by Major General E Fielding. He will not take charge of hall and gospel services until about Feb 1, 1908, but will manage finances immediately with Lt Cram assisting. Donations gratefully accepted.
Rev James D McCaughtry former pastor of Second Presbyterian in Freeport spent the day visiting old friends in Freeport. Now based in Streator Illinois he learned rumors of his death at Hot Springs were false after reports tied him to the death of Rev Proctor in Arkansas.
Prof Willett will open the series with The Preparation of the World for Christianity at 8 o'clock tomorrow night. Subscribers who have not collected tickets should do so before the lecture. Tickets sell at book stores, course tickets 1.60, single admission 35 cents.
It is expected that the F. Bredel company will be taken up against the Natural Carbon By-Product company in the United States circuit court in Chicago on next Monday. Attorney Zipf, who represents the Natural Carbon Paint company, will go to Chicago to look after his clients interests.
Jacob Eisele conveys the east half of the northeast quarter of section 88 and the southeast quarter of the southeast quarter of section 28 in Kent township to Luther C. Jacobs for 10 860 dollars. Charles A. Sullivan sells to Jacob Hisle lots 1 and 2, block 2, Mary J. Dodds addition, Lena, for 2 300 dollars.
Henry Euler sues Otto F. Weiss in circuit court to quiet title and cancel a deed for the south half of lots 1 and 2, block 16, Knowlton's second addition, Freeport.
Edward Emrich Jr conductor on the Illinois Central, after a stretch between Amboy and Clinton, has returned to Freeport and will operate a run out of the city. Eddie is a devoted home man and has been homesick since leaving his native land.
The Policemen announce their fifth annual dance and card party for February 26 at the Masonic temple. Ticket sales will begin within a few days.
The remains of the late Mrs Margaret Boyer were taken to Warren this afternoon and interment will take place there this afternoon.
Good skating conditions draw residents to the Taylor Park rink where families enjoy the winter leisure. Local officials report steady turnout and pleasant weather aiding sales at nearby concession stands.
Belasco's The Girl of the Golden West will be shown Thursday night January 30 at the Grand Opera house. The play showcases top achievements of its producer as playwright and stage director. Set in a Sierra mining camp, it follows the love story between a highwayman and a sheriff for the Polka saloon proprietess and the chase and escape.
For three days this week the Bijou presents a new bill except for Miss Ethel Gilkey a soprano whose sweet voice has captivated Freeport audiences and become the key highlight of the program.
Jan 24 Eastenton lecture on Early Christianity by Prof Willett. Jan social of Baptist Young People. Jan 20 Extention lecture on Early Christianity by Prof Wallett. Various dance and card parties hosted by St Margarets and St Vibeenits society. February card party and a lecture on Pity Christianity by Prof Withett.
An old advertisement notes kidney trouble as an insidious danger and urges taking Booley's Kidney Cure to correct irregularities and prevent Bright's disease and diabetes. Endorsed by H J Moogk and W F Jungkunz.
Readers are invited to a clearout sale at FE and W featuring discounted footwear. Limited supplies, first come, first served.
A brief sale notice advertises E. and W. overcoats or suits priced at 15 dollars each. The sale is limited to a period ending January 31, with a date stamp mentioning January 21. The ad emphasizes urgency and a yearless January deadline.
La Crosse Wisconsin January 22. Manager Pink Hawley and supporters won a secret directors meeting and Hawley is reinstated as manager. President John Elliott resumes presidency and $1700 of treasury stock will be bought by a wealthy fan to ensure financial success. Elliott Kindley and Mahoney appointed to select a manager. Hawley backers gain control and harmony returns to La Crosse baseball circles.
Beloit Wisconsin January 22 Mrs Mary A Hunt is 106 today. A family dinner at the home of daughter Mrs Fayette Royce included Beloit relatives son J H Hunt grandson Harry and great grandson Ralph from Chicago and daughter Mrs H L Adams. Four generations attended the party. She reads writes and recalls early nineteenth century events. She spent thirty five years in Beloit after being raised near Buffalo New York.
Freeport Baseball directors voted yesterday to send President Rodemeyer to the league meeting at the Davidson hotel in Milwaukee next Sunday. They expect decisive talks on league issues including Eau Claire’s possible ouster and a potential northern-team exodus. The board also approved purchasing new white uniforms for home games.
Friday night game at the Y M C A features High School against Belvidere High. Also upcoming Freeport camp event at the Royal Neighbors hall near State Bank on Thursday evening January 28 with 10 cent admission. Room and board offered at 187 Washington Street by M E Bradshaw.
George Ives received a contract and a complimentary letter from Manager Rand of South Bend but sent the contract back unsigned. He explained to Rand that joining South Bend would be against his interests. It is probable Ives will rejoin Freeport next season as efforts to secure his release continue.
There were no games in the pool tournament last evening. There will probably be a double header this evening.
Closing quotations show May wheat at 1.03 1 5, May corn at 1.03, pork at 13.02, lard at 7.87-90, ribs at 3 6.92. Union Stockyards: cattle 8,000 weak with plus prices from 1.60 to 6.00. hogs 447,000 down 5 to 10. sheep 16,000 weak to 10 lower. Quotations in Chicago Board of Trade provided by Miner & Co with opening highs and later close data.
Certification states all druggists may refund if the remedy fails to cure coughs and colds. Claims to stop coughing, heal sores, prevent serious illness and pneumonia. Warns against substitutes. Mentions yellow package and authentic claims. Names H. J. Moogk and W. EB. Jung kung.
Last week for discounts at Robt. Luecke's offering 10 percent off footwear and 25 percent off clothing. The notice mentions a date 1-21-dit and signals an end to the sale or a time-limited event.
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