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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1906
Page
8
Alfred K R Gaul sacred cantata The Ten Virgins to be presented Sunday under Prof Alex W Titus at First M E church by a thirty voice chorus with Miss Elizabeth Adama Earle A Cleveland and C A Brankhart of Rockford. Relevant numbers and voices listed, with chorus and solo parts.
Dubuque Indiana preacher Rev D Greider will lead morning and evening services at the German Thir Presbyterian church this Sunday July 16 the public is invited. Advert states Dr King’s New Life Pills aid sluggish bowels prevent appendicitis and tone the system available 265c at Jos Emmert’s drug store.
Nickel Plate road announces a round trip excursion from Chicago to Chautauqua Lake New York for 14 dollars with return by August 28. Tickets deposited at sale points. No excess fare on any Nickel Plate train. Three daily trains offer vestibuled sleeping cars and club meals priced 85 cents to 1 dollar with a la carte service and a 50 cent mid day luncheon. Chicago city ticket offices at 107 Adams Street and La Salle Street station on elevated loop.
Men’s outing trousers offered at reduced prices of 2.85 and 3.00, with sizes 32.60 and other values discounted. Clearance sale features values down to 1.95. Limited quantities remain.
Freeport defeats Green Bay 5 to 3 as Gormley wins pitching duel. All Freeport players except Gwin raised batting averages led by Mills with three hits while Schoonhoven Moriarity Erickson Gardner and Scott added runs. Malven for Eau Claire beat La Crosse, prompting a possible director vote of thanks.
President Peckham completed the transfer of Boone baseball club franchise to Clinton on Thursday night. Clinton seeks a berth in the Iowa League and takes over fast semi professional players from Boone. Frank Scribner, Clinton manager, praised joining league play after independent ball failed.
Mrs. E. H. Brunson of Dublin Georgia proclaims she remains lively at 82 with Electric Bitters a tonic that guards against dyspepsia torpid liver inflamed kidneys and chronic constipation after regular use. Guaranteed by Jos Empert druggist priced 60c.
Local churches list Sunday services with times, sermons, and programs. Includes First Baptist, Trinity United Evangelical, First M. E., First United Brethren, German M. E., First Presbyterian, Christ Scientist, Embury Methodist, First English Lutheran, Grace Episcopal, Oak Street, Second Presbyterian, and Freeport Theological Society.
Edward Burkhart, long troubled by blood poisoning after stepping on a rusty nail, underwent surgery today at St Francis' hospital. His left foot was amputated about four inches above the ankle. A hospital report states he is resting as well as can be expected.
Tomorrow afternoon at Taylor's Park the Freeport White Sox meet the Rockford Standards. First pitch is at 8 o'clock. Freeport lineup includes Harris pitching Backus catching Waldecker at short R Harris at third Munda at first Fry at second Evans Jr Sabin in center Richter at left field.
The will of the late Peter Stein Metz was probated in county court. All property is left to his wife who is named executrix.
A. M. Bruce of Farmville Virginia credits Bucklen’s Arnica Salve with curing twenty years of chronic piles and malignant sores. He reports the remedy eliminated the ulcers and sores completely. The ad highlights use for ulcers, cuts, burns and says it sells for 25 cents at Jos. Hummert’s druggist.
Ada Perks residence at 72 Van Buren Street hosted about thirty guests for a birthday celebration with a progressive euchre game and a midnight luncheon. Miss Bessie Krape entertained at a 6 pm dinner, where engagement of Miss Krape to Roscoe J. Carnahan was announced. The English Lutheran church choir was hosted by OG Nott on South Galena Avenue with singing and refreshments.
Shelby M. Harrison and John Roxborough complete a 120 mile walk from Evanston toward Leaf River Illinois in search of fudge promised by Northwestern graduate Frances Northrup. They reached Rockford July 13 resting overnight, then plan a Beloit side trip before resuming toward Leaf River. They report no injuries from sun or dogs and will publish photos of northern Illinois scenery.
Mrs Louis McGovern was alighting from a street car at Williams and Carroll streets when the car stopped to let her off. She was thrown to the pavement sustaining a bad cut above the right eye and a sprained right shoulder. She will remain at home for several days. It is unclear whether she slipped or if the car lurched forward as she stepped onto the ground.
Charles Best, living about five miles west of town, fractured his left arm late Thursday when he fell from a hay load while turning his team. He struck the ground on his left side, the break occurring between the elbow and wrist. Medical aid was summoned and he is convalescing.
Husn temple No. 108 D. O. K. K. held an enthusiastic meeting in Lexington hall to confer degrees on a candidate who plans to leave the city before fall ceremonial. A new Arab patrol escort was featured and a good attendance participated as each member played a part well.
Services for the late Wm. H. Yates were conducted this afternoon at the Brewster house parlors attended by many friends. Rev. H. L. Moore presided with Charles A. McNamara in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers included William Trembor Win. B. Best W. W. Smythe D. A. McMillan Joseph Emmert and Harvey Pierce.
Freeport lodge No 482 Knights of Pythias holds a Monday evening meeting in the castle hall for business and work in the rank of knight. All Knights are cordially invited to attend.
All departments of the First Presbyterian church Sunday school will meet at 12 o'clock noon tomorrow and will continue meeting at this time each Sunday until further notice.
Mrs C H Stiteley of Dixon attended the funeral of the late Wm H Yates today, with relatives and friends noting the somber ceremony and final rites.
William Whitlock visits Rockford while a parade of residents travels to Chicago Milwaukee and Dubuque. The piece notes many relatives friends and guests visiting Chicago Freeport and other Wisconsin towns plus a political visit by Hon Andrew Russell and church work by Rev J D McCaughtry.
The Daily Journal is delivered to any part of the city for 10 cents weekly.
Letters remain in the Freeport postoffice for the week ending July 14 1908. Names include Ada Adair Miss Lavoux Mrs Adolph Babcock Miss Lavaux Dolph Edwards Miss Mary White Mrs Amelia Jacobs Addie Yanks Lizzie Allen Ghester Jones Ed F Kaiser Joseph MecVoetzgh Amos Powers J W Davis Leo Theonex Nursery Co Dellen W J DeVine W A Raymer James Mean M Bizemore Logan E Bissington Stacy KF D Widden Turnbull James Co Ustick Henderson RB Verner W Johnson Louis White Harry. Claimants must state advertised July 14 1908. ATKINS Postmaster.
Readers can have The Daily Journal mailed anywhere in the United States for 10 cents a week. Change of post office address is free and frequent. The home paper offers a better communication than a letter and is advised for all residents.
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