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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1906
Page
6
Pleasant Hill notes July items of interest with Miss Anna Murphy lawn party for fifty guests. Visitors include J M Olson from Shabonna and E R Richard on Rockford streetcar line. Royal Neighbors picnic at McConnell funds Woodmen hall. Primary Aug 4 election looms. Local ball game Shannon vs Pearl City drew about 250 spectators and $11 collected.
From Our Own Correspondent Pearl City July 16 Vern Aurand starts route No 4 for first time. Haying over quality good but crop light. Local visits include Mrs B Timms Freeport and Mrs Small Kent to Mrs Fims. Many neighbors and townsfolk noted in social rounds and small political remarks.
From Our Own Correspondent Bolton July 16 Rev Rapp of Evanston arrived Friday and will spend several days meeting locals. He preached Sunday. A missionary meeting at Mrs D P Garnhart’s drew good attendance with Miss Eva Garnhart hosting. Meals were served after. Local visits include Benjamin Roberts family to A B Roberts. Cora Winters and children from Pearl City visited Cyrus Sheetz’s. Ada Sheetz stayed home Sunday. H O Van Brocklin broke his left leg above the knee from a hay load. Dr Fair cast it and he improves. Cyrus Sheetz lost a horse to heat. Dr John Hayes and wife from Freeport visited south of town. Ella Moore and a Freeport visitor stayed with Mrs G Schauer. Graders work on a half mile extension to the passing track. Homer Hagerman of Holcomb visited G Schauer. WCTU monthly meeting scheduled Wednesday in church parlors. Mrs James Scovill called to German Valley for her sister’s illness. Most farmers finished hay and plan oats next week. Miss Grace Peck called on E R Froud and family. Wm Froud left for Pacific coast trip. BE R Froud and Florence Station family visited relatives.
From Our Own Correspondent Berlin July 16 Grandma Mallory visited friends Thursday Ifred Meyers of Evanston spent last week with G Burgher and family H H Deery of Winneshiek called on friends Tuesday The Misses Flossa Bokemeier and Lula Smith spent Saturday at Rockford Mrs J Beal spent Friday with her daughter Mrs G Webb Amy Deery spent the week with Ridott friends S Johnson and daughter Alice spent Monday in Ridott Mrs R Deery called on friends C Lestikow Sr spent Sunday in Freeport with his daughter Mrs A Landolt W C Smith and son Clare spent Saturday in Rock City Eugene Snook and lady of Dakota took a pleasure ride Sunday Little Leland Lestikow is on the sick list Mrs D Brubaker entertaining fresh air children of Chicago Prof L N Wilson of Interior academy called at the home of W C Smith Mr and Mrs H Spelmanz of Shannon spent Sunday with relatives Mrs H Brick called on friends one day last week.
From Our Own Correspondent Warren Illinois July 16 A notable sermon by a lady evangelist opened a tent revival near the M E church on the school ground for ten to fourteen days. The report lists locals visiting and attending events including Mrs Frank Watson returning from Oklahoma and others like R J Bula Lucelle Dobler and Prof Roy Zipse among attendees and travelers.
From Our Own Correspondent Davis July 17 reports a note of forgetfulness in last week’s issue. Readers are urged to drop news at Degunther barber shop. John Schmid of Freeport visits town while Mrs. Fred Moore of Beloit stays with W. F. Caldwell’s family. C M and St P railroad will install a windmill and tank at the stockyards this month. N Ende visits and will oversee the depot during Caldwell and sister’s Portland trip next Monday.
A Sunday School lesson commentary on Luke focusing on the disciples’ prayer request Lord teach us to pray, the model prayer in Matthew and Luke, and Jesus example of prayer. It covers prayer's access to God, the will of God, petition, intercession, and the need for perseverance, faith, and spiritual communion with God. It emphasizes that prayer should be in Jesus name, aligned with God's will, and practiced in daily life through humility and trust.
By Rev El Doyle. Topic Christ's Life Part VII How Christ prayed and how we should pray Matt xiv 23 xxvi 36-44 There s nothing more impressive in the life of Christ than His habit of prayer If a sinless humanity linked to dignity needed to hold communion with God how much more does a weak and sinful humanity need to carry everything to God in prayer Why Christ prayed need be no question of ours The reason for His praying pay.
Secretary Chaplu reported a census of 3,000 societies showing 40 percent of members were young men, a higher share than churches. Rev Wynkoop emphasized the Seed Bed of the church is Junior Christian Endeavor during a conference in Landour, India.
A poetic creed urges continual effort in faith and daily service to Christ. It champions steadfast resolve, fighting the struggle with divine strength, and promises to strive to live a Christian life under Jesus as guide and friend.
By directive of the Stephenson County Republican Central Committee the Republican voters are urged to meet at The County Club Freeport on August 9 1906 at 2 p m to nominate candidates for County Judge Clerk Treasurer Sheriff and County Superintendent of Schools and to appoint a chairman and committee members Delegates will be elected at a primary August 4 1906 between 7 a m and 7 p m with delegates instructed for the favored candidate based on district results The total delegates number 244 with district by district allocations listed Also primaries will select delegates to State 13th Congressional and 12th Senatorial conventions plus special excursion rate notices for travel to Colorado Utah and the Black Hills via the Chicago & North-Western Railway.
Special low rates from Freeport to Minneapolis Minnesota and return on August 11 12 and 3 via the North Western Line apply for tickets with favorable return limits on account of National G A R Encampment Direct route Splendid train service Excellent fast schedules Special G A R trains The best of everything For dates of sale and full particulars apply to agents Chicago North Western Ry
Excursion tickets offered by the Chicago and Northwestern line for a camp meeting at Des Moines Illinois. Reduced fares are available July 17 to August 6 with return travel allowed only until August 6 inclusive. Apply to local agents for details.
C. M. St. P. plans a Dells of Wisconsin excursion July 20 departing Freeport Rockford and intermediate points on the same schedule as the June 22 trip. Agent J. B. Swear oversees arrangements and ticketing.
Very low excursion rates to Portland Tacoma Seattle and other North Pacific and British Columbia points via the North-Western Line will run June 18 to 22 with favorable return limits. Hotel Men's Mutual Benefit association hosts event at Portland. Fast trains to the coast daily The Overland Limited electric lighted Chicago to Portland under three days. Another daily service The Chicago Portland Special with drawing room and tourist sleeping cars free reclining chair cars and dining cars. For itineraries and full information apply to agents Chicago and North-Western Ry.
Greatly reduced excursion to Kilbourn and return Friday July 20. Special train leaves at 6 20 a m and returns Kilbourn at 7 00 p m. Ticket includes boat ride through the Dells of Wisconsin and an outing with attractive features. See nearest ticket agent of the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul railway. 7 18 17 20
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