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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1907
Page
4
Charles E. Ellsworth of the Rockford and Interurban company married Winifred Selb at Rev H M Bannen's Rockford home on Tuesday afternoon. The couple, once secretive, will reside at 29 West State street and are praised by coworkers and friends.
Miss Alice A Mellnick and John L Flach were married yesterday at 4 30 by Justice of the Peace W F Goddard in his office. Present were the bride’s sister in law Mrs Harry Mellnick and her uncle A L Gilbert. The bride is the younger daughter of Charles Mellnick and has lived in the city. the groom is from Chicago and works in civil service. They plan to reside in Chicago.
Yesterday afternoon was ladies day at the K of C club rooms with many in attendance. Favors for cards went to Mrs. Michael Kelley Mrs. Ella Carey Miss Florence Carroll and Miss Nellie Reardon. Consolation prize awarded to Mrs. Edward McSherry. Next party under direction of Mrs. J J Dowling and Mrs. McSherry.
The Court of Honor entertained members last evening with a euchre card party in their lodge hall. Favors were awarded to Miss Ruby Koehler and Peter Baltzer for first place, and to Mrs. Mary Fee and Joseph Dawson for second. Refreshments were served.
A farmer driving a peas load to the canning factory turned onto Stephenson street from Whistler when a street car startled his horse. To avoid a collision he drove into a telephone pole, badly injuring one horse whose shoulder was lacerated and required Dr. Swingley’s care.
Notice to subscribers informs summer readers they may have their Journal forwarded by leaving an address at the office. Call phone 25 for either forward system. Addresses can be changed as often as desired without extra charge. The notice ends with a light remark about enjoying vacation reading.
Wanted for rent a room in a house at the corner of South Avenue and Tutty Street with gas and city water. Tuquire 176 Pleasant Street. Folty House as 12dt OST. Large black leather bag with money and owner Miss Sarah Weber Addams’ cards. Return to 202 Broadway for reward. 7-12dlw.
A stray horse arriving at a rural farm sparked questions about its origin and destination. Neighbors reported tracking its movements, while the farmer contacted local authorities to determine ownership and ensure the animal’s welfare. No injuries or property damage were reported.
Miss Inez Henney was thrown from a horse at the corner of Chicago and Washington streets after the animal slipped on a slick sidewalk. She suffered scalp wounds from a bone hairpin, shoulder and wrist injuries, but is rapidly recovering at the Waive Sanatorium after being treated for a head gash.
Real estate transfer records show Peter Metzger selling a lot on Jefferson Street near South Carroll to W L Atkinson for $800. Atkinson plans immediate construction of a dwelling on the property.
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