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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1907
Page
2
A recognition label honors Freeport OF for employing union labor in its mechanical departments, acknowledging sustained use of union workers and ongoing labor standards within the facility. The label signals collaboration between the union and the org.
Recelator Lodge No.7 A F and A M holds stated communications on the 1st and 3rd Fridays. Work on Friday July 6. Evergreen Lodge No.170 A F and A M meets 1st and 3rd Mondays with work on Monday July 1. Freeport Chapter No.28 A M Stated Convocation 1st and 3rd Tuesdays, Freeport Council No.30 R and A M Stated communication Tuesday of each month. Freeport Commandery No.7 KK T Stated conclave 1st and 3rd Wednesday of July.
Notice to subscribers informs readers that during summer absences the Journal can be forwarded if they leave a forwarding address at the office. Call 25 for either system. Addresses can be updated as often as needed without extra charge. The message ends with a note that half the pleasure of vacation is reading happenings at home.
A compiled list shows numerous residents and visitors passing through Freeport or staying for days. Names include A. J. Goddard, William Rust, Ralph Teft, Ansel Dueth, George F. Kerns, R. A. Manegold, Mrs. Robert Harrison, Peter Broderson, Inez Coomber, H. H. Lewis, Mrs. Hattie Cheney, Miss Hazel Mayer, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Brandt, and many others with connections to Chicago, Batavia, Belvidere, Winslow, Argyle, Lena, Clinton, Orangeville, Dixon, St. Louis, and beyond.
The Rally Journal is delivered to a city address for 10e per week. The notice specifies payment terms and weekly delivery to the recipient in the city.
The county court records show Commissioner Theodore A. Secker filed a report for a paying contract assessment. The amount to be collected from property owners and the city totals $57,057.80, figures compiled from records.
Town board and Equity Stars meet tonight. Burrell Bros and flour stores closed July 4. Rockford population 46 485 per school census. Various church and fraternal groups schedule picnics, meetings, and receptions around Freeport and Rockford area. July Fourth events, Bible class attendance, and community social intended. schools, missions, and youth groups announce plans.
Reduced passenger rates take effect July 1 for service from Freeport to towns including Pecatonica Ridott Winnebago Rockford and Rockford connections. Schedules show trains departing Freeport at 1 p m and arriving back at 7 20 p m with a fifth a m start for some trips.
Cordially invited to a lawn social and musicale at Dr Rideout s residence this evening under the Woman s Foreign Missionary Society of Embury Church. Cream and cake served for ten cents. Program begins promptly at two o clock with Heaven s Artillery Spirit of Freedom piano solos and various vocal and instrumental performances by local groups and performers.
Mrs. W. J. Bigelow hosted a delightful lawn party on Stephenson street honoring Miss Katheryne Hall of Houstonville Ky visiting Freeport relatives. Thirty guests attended the high school class play actors among the principal characters. The lawn shimmered with Japanese lanterns roses and pinks as gales and refreshments followed a magical program.
Miss Mabel Ryan and Mrs Bigelow perform with Ace, piano by Charles Lawyer and Dwight Riner on violin. Mise Hall is linked to the late James G. Blane, with family noted as prominent in Keenucky. Wallace Hall works at Illinois Central, and James Hall has recently moved to Freeport, identified as brothers of Miss Hall.
Mrs. E A Palmer celebrates eighty fifth birthday at Chestnut street home with four generations present including daughter Mrs. O N Bull, granddaughter Mrs. Ed Sieferman, and great grandson Oscar. Palmer born July 2 1922 in Exeter New Hampshire. postmistress in South Grove De Kalb for 35 years. moved to Freeport seven years ago. Also describes Sarah Eloise Fisher entertaining her junior physical culture class with supper and a surprise auto ride driven by Fred Jastram and John Guyer. girls report an enjoyable evening on Lincoln Avenue.
The Catholic Order of Foresters entertained a large circle of friends last evening at St Marys hall where euchre prizes went to Mr Edward Scanlan and Mrs Scanlan first, Mrs Willam Mann and Robert Welsh second, Mrs George McAfee and George Hornberger third. Harris orchestra provided music for dancing and a weekly card party is announced for Tuesday afternoons in the Foresters rooms at St Marys hall.
The D A R chapter led by Elder William Brewster held a pleasant picnic at Highland Park yesterday afternoon. D A R picnics are becoming a feature of the organization. The next outing is planned likely at Starved Rock on the Illinois River.
Miss Anna Damman daughter of Mr and Mrs John Damman 244 Clark avenue and Mr Harry Grove will be married tomorrow evening at seven o'clock in the United Brethren church.
Patrols were sent to Upper Pleasant Street after a call about a man firing a gun. Investigators found a 20 year old using a toy pistol with blank cartridges for harmless amusement. he was arrested then released.
Illness of Mr Trem bor moves deposition session for the German Insurance case from Douglas Pattison’s offices to Trem bor's home this afternoon. Major Mc Gregor of Chicago, an associate of Attorney Gregory, is in the city to attend.
Early this morning a town resident was awakened by a flatters among his poultry. Investigating, he found two black dogs worrying a brood of young chicks, from which two had disappeared or been driven away by the cars. How long will citizens tolerate such acts. Subscriber.
Mrs. Julia Ryder Paine of Truro Massachusetts endorses Dr Kings New Discovery claiming immediate relief and quick cure for coughs and colds. The product, advertised as a remedy for weak lungs and sore throats after other remedies fail, is guaranteed by Jos Emmert druggist with a free trial bottle offered.
Notice to subscribers regarding address at the office and a phone number for contact. Mentions the pleasure of sorasian reading at home and hap penings, implying home reading of local items. Subtext indicates a public notice urging readers to use office contact for subscriptions or updates.
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