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Public notice from Freeport dated July 8 1907 outlines terms of a subscription service. The fragmentary item references subscription terms and a location in Freeport with unclear publisher.
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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1907
Page
2
Public notice from Freeport dated July 8 1907 outlines terms of a subscription service. The fragmentary item references subscription terms and a location in Freeport with unclear publisher.
The Freeport Journal traces the Lae Fae MTC IRUE All Tig label to the International Type atoal unton. The recognition notes the label uses Union labor in its factual departments.
Masonic bodies in Freeport and Hixcolsior lodge announce July meetings. Hixcolsior Lodge No 7 A F and A M holds stated communications on the Ist and 8rd Friday with K A work on Friday July 5. Fevergreen Lodge No 170 meets Ist and 3rd Monday with BE work on Monday July 1. Freeport Chapter No 23 R A M convokes 1st and 3rd Tuesday. Freeport Council No 0 R and 8 M meets 2 Tuesday. Freeport Commandery No 7 KT holds stated conclave 1st and 38rd Wednesday of 6-10day.
Notice to subscribers informs readers that during summer they may have papers forwarded by leaving their address at the office. Call 25, either system, to change addresses as often as desired without extra charge. The notice highlights that half the vacation pleasure is reading happenings at home.
A compilation of residents and guests visiting Freeport and area cities. Alderman Swartz of Orangeville and Andrew Swartz of Orangeville conduct business in the city. William Meacham of Chicago calls on friends. Mrs. Simon Seifert visits Forreston relatives. several others travel to Chicago, Rockford, Janesville, and Beloit for visits, vacations, or events. Notables include Dr. and Mrs. T. H. Logan moving to Chicago, Miss Caroline B. Krimbill visiting relatives, and Olive Runner returning from Rosemary Hall with sister Ellen Runner. George Oblander attends a birthday anniversary celebration in Bushnell Illinois with family.
State examiner E L Dunlap of Illinois audited the Union Loan & Building association in this city yesterday and praised its condition noting steady growth and up-to-date simple bookkeeping along with commendable management.
Miss Sadie B. Young and Arthur R. Moore, both prominent locals, married at the bride's mother home with a small gathering after the death of the bride's father. The bride, a six year teacher at Demmel school, and Moore, a clerk at Wm. Walton Nephews, will reside at 37 South Third after July 15.
Nearly two hundred church members and friends attended a lawn social at Dr. W J Rideouts home hosted by the W F M Society of Embury Church. Lanterns lit the lawn while refreshments and an exceptional local music program with solos duets and quartets entertained guests.
On Saturday evening June 29 in Chicago Miss Nellie Irene Wilson daughter of Mr Wilmer Wilson and former Freeport resident wed Mr A Bruce James at her uncle H E Wilsons Morton Park Illinois home. Due to the brides mothers recent death the ceremony was intimate with close relatives. Rev James Phelps former Embury pastor officiated. Best man Dr Oliphant of Chicago and bridesmaid Florence Wilson. Mrs O M Paylor sister of the bride and Miss Anna James sister of the groom from Rossville Ind were out of town guests. The couple departed for a short wedding trip and will live in Chicago after returning.
A card and sewing party will be held at St Pius hall Friday afternoon to benefit St Vincent's orphan's home.
Local Woodmen camps will vote tonight on consolidation. Mrs JKR Rosebruzh leaves tomorrow for the east for part of the summer. Parker, Savanna police chief, granted leave to sell disinfectant. American Stars of Equity meeting yielded only routine business. Freeport Elks invited to join Rockford in July forest city race meet. Robert Jewell and Pearl Chandler of Richland Center were married by Justice JH Vincent. Baptist church quarterly meeting moved to Wednesday evening due to Fourth of July.
The Daily Journal offers home delivery to any city area for 10 cents per week.
Open tomorrow at Globe park for Freeport chautauqua featuring Ex Governor Richard Yates in the morning Rev W A Billy Sunday in the afternoon and the Heavens Sisters concert company in the evening. Transportation arranged with buses and railways preparing for crowds of twenty to thirty thousand. Single admission 20 cents season tickets 1.50.
Testimony from Trembor and Gund in the German insurance dispute notes no contract with Merges on commissions for re insurance. Collman previously testified similarly, while Gund asserts a contract existed. Trembor Gund and Collman form the sub committee chosen by the old German board to handle re insurance. Major McGregor questioned Gund at Pattison's office. Gund testifies a second time.
Highland Park hosts a grand Fourth of July event with many thousands of free tickets. Holders gain a ride on the figure eight, access to the theatre and vaudeville, and moving pictures. A free trapeze act and daytime balloon releases with dollar entertainment vouchers are offered, available at the park manager’s office.
Shortly after noon today the Isaac Bechtold warehouse at McConnell burned to the ground and most contents were lost. The origin and total loss are not yet known though insurance coverage is implied. The fire was extinguished before threatening nearby buildings.
Washington July 3 The navy department announced the president approved the personnel board report for compulsory retirement under the naval personnel act. Five captains four commanders four lieutenant commanders and two lieutenants are named for retirement.
Monroe residents Mr and Mrs Leland White announce a mutual decision to live apart due to long standing differences. Mrs White’s husband serves as secretary of the Green County Agricultural Society.
Freeport faces a hard three game road stretch as Wausau, Oshkosh, and Fond du Lac host series play. Wausau recently surged to third with a four point win over Eau Claire, while Freeport aims to stay strong on the road after a 14-4 mark since June 10, to challenge for second place in the league.
Wausau won an eleven inning baseball game 6 to 5 at Madison. Brady scored the winning run on his own hit after a Fox sacrifice and a McAuley two-bagger. It marked the fourth straight victory for Wausau over Madison. Batteries Zook Lang Campbell Leisle Leahy.
Oshkosh beat Eau Claire in Wisconsin on July 2 powered by a three-run fifth thanks to bunched hits off Hooker. Batteries Sage and White for Oshkosh and Hooker and Watson for Eau Claire.
Pitcher Beebe and first baseman Konetchy, former Wisconsin league stars, figured in Pittsburg’s 4 3 win over St Louis Nationals. Beebe allowed eight hits with four strikeouts and five walks in an errorless St Louis game. Konetchy had a double, a hit and a sacrifice. Moll Seeks Umpires as Wisconsin league boss eyes Flynn, Bush, and Murphy for umpiring duties. schedule extensions discussed due to a backward spring.
Executors and heirs enact transfers of parcels in multiple townships. Parties include Wilmer B Finks to Minnie K Butchell for part lot 4 block 2 Clarks Ra Peort. Minnis Koertner to Anna Koertner part section 81 Harlem township. A Charron to Zimmer man part section 19 town Rock Greys. Henry Meier heirs to A Charron part of aernon 19 Rock Run township. Various sums noted such as 6600 1072 750 4700 8000.
This item lists residents with ages and locations including Harry W. Groves of Freeport and Anna Damman age eight, alongside Pearl Chandler and Knut A Lundine from Rockford and other individuals such as Eather M. Johnson, Charles H. Misingger, Nena M. Stoe, Guy E. Brigham, Florence Bk McFarlane, Eliis M. Hughes, Susie B. Kremer, with various ages attached, indicating a published roster.
Pastor Thrall conducts a Friday evening service in the auditorium as preparation for his final communion with the congregation on Sunday morning. He also wishes to meet the church council Friday evening. The regular teachers meeting will be held.
Sixty four neighbors gathered at August Kaiser’s Lancaster township home to raise a new barn replacing the one destroyed by a cyclone on May 20. Frisbie and Haney built the barn, with the foundation laid by Wm. H. Shons. Kaiser expressed gratitude for his friends’ help.
Joe Allen headed to Elizabeth to spend the Fourth with his family. Friends played a mean joke by claiming the South Freeport bus left Brewster house a quarter hour late, forcing him to hire a livery to reach the depot.
Highland Park will attract a large crowd tomorrow as warm weather boosts patronage at the popular amusement spot. The vaudeville show remains first class and the free acts of the one legged aerialist delight attendees throughout the day.
Mary Simpson was granted a decree of divorce from James Simpson on statutory grounds. The court adjourned this morning until Monday July 8 when Judge Heard will resume the business of the June term. Judge Farrand and Court Reporter Gossman left for their homes in Dixon this morning.
John Holmes, a former printer, breaks into vaudeville and heads to Madison this evening to perform at the Majestic. His act features a blackface comedian and monologist, assisted by Lucille LeVille.
Clerks from the county clerk and county treasurer offices held a picnic yesterday afternoon. The gathering was chaperoned by Judge Clarity and Deputy Stewart.
J J Sweeney former chief of police resigns from acting as extra fireman at station No 2 and re joins his former post at the Illinois Central shops in a return to police duties accepted after leaving the service.
The Henney factory will be closed all this week for the annual inventory. Work will resume next Monday morning.
Mrs. J M Bailey receives the thanks of the Journal office for beautiful bouquets of roses sent to express appreciation to the newspaper.
Police Officer Edward Brown resigns his position with the city police force. Brown had served since prior years and cited personal reasons for stepping down, with department officials thanking him for his service and wishing him well in future endeavors.
Local visitors include Mr and Mrs R Hollingsworth and daughter Mrs J Calhoun of Perry visiting W H Matter. Mrs Herb Hollis returns from Chicago to meet her sister Mrs Brunn of Adrian Michigan. First Presbyterian church holds communion next Sabbath. Preparatory services in church lecture room tonight at 730. Trinity church prayer and teachers meeting moved to tonight. Rev O G Unangat, presiding elder, to preach at Y M C A auditorium Friday night.
Chicago July 3 United States District Attorney Sims filed injunction suits against five express companies to test the new rate law. United States Express National Express American Express Wells Fargo Express Adams Express deny or admit common carrier status, arguing on frank book exchanges. Government seeks temporary orders to stop issuing frank books pending hearings, after Bonaparte's guidance.
Long Live the King is praised abroad but in America Dr. King's New Discovery is hailed as king of throat remedies. Mrs. Julia Ryder Paine of Truro Mass. says it gives immediate relief and cures coughs and colds after other remedies fail. Guaranteed by Jos Emmert druggist. 50c and 1.00, trial bottle free.
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