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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1908

Page

4

Personal Record Roundup from Polo to Freeport Localities

A daily personal record list notes numerous residents and visitors across Polo, Sa bula Ta, Amboy, Lena, Freeport, and neighboring towns. Names include W E Harlow A M Wait S J Fisher Cora Koenig A D Chatelle Wilbur Reitzel Louis Biersach Hawke Nelle Keator S G Lodge Mayme Stahl Deuth Saucerman Ruth, Fenton, Sibley Roger Craig McNeil Miller Speller Hoehn Elsesser Hoyman Beebe Smith Corning Horrocks Bohlsen Rosenstiel Givier Byers and others visiting, traveling, or transacting business locally and in Chicago Dixon Naperville Elizabeth Timber towns.

S.J. Fisher Amboy Cora Koenig Lena A. D. Chatelle Janesville Wilbur Reitzel Louis Biersach Chicago A. E. Hawke Orangeville Nelle Keator Polo S. G. Lodge Milwaukee Mayme Stahl A. J. Deuth Iowa Ruth Saucerman Rock Grove J. B. Fenton Dix Ill Joseph A. Sibley LaSalle Art Roger Freeport Judge Heard Dixon

Local evening activities and schedules listed

Local and otherwise, W. J. Young & Co. will keep their store open this evening. The Culture club meets with Miss Swanze von Upion street. The Eastern Star Chapter holds an important business meeting tonight. The Freeport Shakespeare society meets this evening with Miss Malbury. Grocery stores and butcher shops close at 6 30 starting tonight. Amity society work meeting with Miss Helen Read Tuesday at 2 86. Court of Honor plans a card party Thursday at the K of G hall with Haviland prizes. Owls hold an important meeting at their ball in the Seitz building tomorrow. all members urged to attend.

W. J. Young & Co Culture Club Eastern Star Freeport Shakespeare Society Miss Malbury the Amity Society Helen Read Court of Honor K. of G. Hall Haviland Owls Seitz

Bridge Men Fined For Bridge Conspiracy Plea

Saturday afternoon A. B. Winnegar the Hennepin Bridge Company and J McCabe appeared before the Mt Carroll circuit court and entered a plea of guilty to indictments charging them with bridge conspiracy. Each of the first two named were fined 200 dollars and costs and the latter 150 dollars and costs.

A. B. Winnegar Hennepin Bridge Company J. McCabe Mt. Carroll

Religious Wave Sweeps Over City

A great religious wave sweeps Freeport as churches hold special meetings producing many conversions. Reports from all churches show enthusiasm greater than in years and many converts, including men starting the Christian life, are reported as the work continues.

Freeport

Revival Meetings At Kin bury Draw Large Crowd

At Kinbury revival sessions the three meetings held yesterday were most engaging. Rev Beynon, new pastor of First Baptist, spoke on When a Man's a Man with clear handling. A 30-voice male chorus led by Schofield energized the afternoon session amid stormy weather, prompting a request to repeat next Wednesday. Evening attendance grew as individuals renewed commitments to a new life.

Kinbury Schofield Burdett Smedley

Revival at U B Church Draws Large Crowds

Large crowds attended services at the U B church yesterday. Evangelist Hicks delivered a 10:45 sermon on the Life of Christ and a 7:80 sermon by Dr Hicks drew a full house. The day saw many accessions and baptisms with daily services to continue. a Friday reception for new members and a planned Bread Breaking service next Sunday with six young ladies in white assisting.

U. B Evangelist Hicks Christ Hicks

Embury Epworth league holds memorable consecration service

Last evening at Bin bury Epworth league C E Evans led a meeting urging a stronger nobler character for league members. The service fit into a series of special meetings at Embury and inspired a broader deeper sphere of service among the learners.

Binbury Epworth League C. E. Evans League Embury

Revi Tho Mo Markley Attends Seeguil Presbytery Services

The report notes Rev. Tho Mo Markley attending church audiences at the Seeguil Presbyterian church with satisfactory results. Sunday services were well attended and many conversions are reported. Membership is increasing and additional names are expected to be added next Sunday.

Revi Tho Mo Markley Suni

Freeport Consistory Busy Week With Degree Conferrals

Masonite bodies in Freeport schedule a busy week with the Freeport Consistory meeting Friday for conferring the Princes of Jerusalem and Rose Croix degrees. Princes meet 4:60 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with a dining room banquet. Rose Croix convenes 7:30 p.m. to finish degrees. Candidates from the December lodge of Perfection. The Eastern Star meets tonight. Royal Arch degree to be conferred tomorrow by Freeport Chapter R. A. M. Freeport Commandery meets Wednesday night drill follows.

Freeport Princes of Lodge of Perfection Fastern Star Royal Arch Freeport Chanter R. A.M. Freeport Commandery

Bird Man Kellogg to lecture on birds at YMCA

C D Kellogg known as the Bird Man will present the third Star course program next Friday evening at the YMCA. He will discuss Birds their Habits their Music and their Lives using self taken photos and live bird song imitations. Kellogg is a lifelong naturalist who studies birds in woods and fields and can call wild birds with warbled notes. The event promises high educational value for children and young folks.

Y.M.C. A Phia C. D. Kellogg Mr. Kellogg

Miss Vera Peight Weds Frank Harenaks In Quiet Wedding

Vera Peight daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles W Peight 250 Liberty street married Frank Harenaks of Kohkar bakery in a family ceremony at 3 pm Sunday conducted by Rev P H R Mullen of First English Lutheran. Reception planned at the bride’s home Wednesday. Fortner real name appears in context with biographical notes.

Vera Peight Charles W. Peight Liberty Street Frank Harenaks Kohkar Bakery P. H. R. Mullen First English Lutheran Church Fortner Freeport Freeport High School W. 2B. Peck Millville

Young People social at First Presbyterian church

The Young People's society will host a social in the church parlors tomorrow evening with a short program and a small admission fee. Readings and performances include a list of names and pieces in a lively community event at the church.

Lenox Mar Sime Bey Fiydudet Riner

Knights of Columbus to Host Tuesday Social Notes

The ladies of the Knights of Columbus will entertain the knights Tuesday evening. All knights are invited to attend.

Local Health Ailments Reported In City Notes

Sick and Afflicted, Mr. Kinder. St Fifth avenue, is recovering from severe illness. Roscoe Peek, who was operated out St. Francis hospital, has returned to his home at Bolton, Miss Blanche Young is improving having been operated off at St. Francis hospital for appendicitis. Fred Meise, 189 Oak street, has been seriously ill for several days with pneumonia, and although some improvement was noted today he is not out of danger.

Mr. Kinder Fifth Avenue Roscoe Peek St. Francis Hospital Bolton Blanche Young Fred Meise Oak Street

Fatal Runaway Crash Kills Mrs Gronis in Elk County

Mrs Charles Gronis was killed and her husband mortally hurt when their buggy ran away in Elk County on January 27. The couple were thrown from the vehicle during the incident.

Cure for Misery: Electric Hitters Sold in Five Aque Bottles

RoAL James of Lomelson South Carolina proclaims a cure for misery from dysentery and ailments like chills and bilious attacks. The medicine named Electric Hitters promises quick relief for stomach, liver and kidney complaints and lame back. Sold under guarantee at Joseph Winmert’s drug store.

Local Laundry Advertises Low Priced Shirts and Accessories

Readable ad lists shirts 8 cents collars 7 cents cuffs 6 cents underwear 6 cents handkerchiefs 2 cents socks 2 1/2 cents coats and vests 1 dollar at Gon Hand Laundry Stephenson St and 8 Guleua Ave.

Stephenson St Guleua Ave

Chicago Couples Fined in Freeport Disorder Case

Two Chicago couples were arrested for disorderly conduct in Freeport after a late night outing. One man was fined 250 dollars plus costs and the quartet returned to Chicago on the first train. Chief Silk vows stricter enforcement to curb such gatherings in Freeport.

Chicago Freeport Silk

Beeker Family Welcomes Baby on Leevust Street

Mr and Mrs Advin Beeker of Leevust Street announce the birth of a baby. Mr Beeker works as a messenger for OXpress in the Dodgeville division, and the couple celebrate the new arrival with joy.

Advin Beeker Leevust Street Mr. Beeker Oxpress Messenger Dodgeville

Ring's Little Liver Pills Advertisement

An old advertisement touts Ring's Little Liver Pills to “wake up lazy livers” and cleanse the system. Claims include clearing biliousness and headaches with a 25 cent price. Sold by Hl. J. Moogh and C. P. Guen ther.

Hl. J. Moogh C. P. Guenther

Eau Claire fights to stay in league amid injunctions

Eau Claire base ball club served injunctions on five clubs at a Milwaukee meeting to prevent ousting. Rockford and Beloit eyed as new members while Eau Claire fights to keep its Wisconsin Illinois League franchise. Umpire selections announced by Moll include John O'Toole and Joe Neder among five officials.

EAU Claire Milwaukee Eau Claire Baseball Club Man Claire Rockford Blum Charks Rodemeyer Ners Freeport Beloit Wisconsin Vall Claire Hall Claire Ta- Crosse

LaCrosse Club Hints at Hawley as New Manager

President Elliott resumes the presidency. $1,700 of unsold treasury stock disposed to support Hawley's retention. Tomorrow's meeting will officially name a new manager, widely expected to be Hawley. La Crosse signs eight try-out players, with only Harry Tracy remaining from the old lineup. Daddy Cahill leaves next month for Seattle League. Adam Vogt sold to Fond du Lac has been ratified by the national commission.

Elliott Treasury Hawley Harry Tracy Daddy" Cahill B ‘LaCrosse Seattle Adam Vogt LaCrosse Fond du Lac National Commission

Bennetham Transfers Property in Dawson’s Addition

Real estate transfers show KH Bennetham conveying parts of lots 9 and 10, block 4, Dawson’s addition to Louis Dickes for 2400 dollars. The deed reflects a single sale and a straightforward transfer of property rights.

Bennetham Louis Dickes Dawson

Rank Foolishness and Dr King’s New Discovery

C O Eldridge of Empire Ga warns against other medicines when coughing or sore throats attack. He claims New Discovery has cured his family’s croup and throat troubles for seven years and endorses it as the best remedy. Sold at Joseph Emmert's drug store for 50 cents and 1 dollar with a free trial bottle.

Joseph Emmert

All Claims Settled At Mt Carroll Saturday

The receiver for the German Insurance company filed his final report and was discharged at Mt Carroll. All 912,000 of claims mentioned earlier were compromised. After allowances for a few service claims, the balance was enough to pay thirty percent on the compromised claims. Levi gon received 1,000 for a 2,400 service bill. The receiver’s office allotted 1,000 to cover future contingencies. Final court order followed as checks were issued to claimant attorneys.

Mt. Carroll O. Levigon Niblack

Pinesalve Carbonized Poultice for Inflamation and Wounds

H. J. Moogh and C. P. Guener promote Pinesalve Carbonized as a poultice that draws out inflammation and poison. It provides antiseptic healing for chapped hands cuts burns and related injuries.

H. J. Moogh C. P. Guener

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