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Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jul 19, 1907

Page

4

Highland Park to Feature Big New Attractions This Season

General Manager H N Breinig announces improved offerings at Highland Park to rival major amusements nationwide. Existing facilities include a large roller coaster, popular merry go round, shooting gallery, billiard hall, and a cozy theatre. Plans call for new attractions and band concerts, with improved weather aiding attendance. A J Goddard is away delaying some steps, expected soon.

Highland Park H. N. Breinig Terre Haute Ind Oscar Youngs Highland Freeport Breinig Brenig A. J. Goddard

Chautauqua Meeting Tonight At Froagott Hall

Town awaits a Chautauqua gathering this evening at Froagott College of Commerce assembly hall to organize, appoint committees, and launch the program. Promoters report strong support from leading citizens and a growing public invitation.

Froagott College of Commerce

Schauer Case Dropped After Children Declared Dependent

The cas e of Walter and Margaret Schauer against Gottlieb Schauer and his wife was to be heard before Justice Geib but was quashed after the children were declared dependent. The matter was allowed to drop.

Cass Walter Margaret Schauer Gotleib Schauer

Edward Moore Improves After Injury at Stover Shops

H. J. Keith of Shaffer avenue was wounded yesterday when brass sliver pierced his hand at Stover shops. The injury was dressed by Dr. W. B. Peck. Edward Moore is reported on the mend.

Edward Moore H. J. Keith Shaffer Avenue Stover W. B. Peck

Licensed to Wed in Madison Records Nudge

License data shows William H. Mankie and Nellie BF Moore in Madison with marriage intent recorded on the twenty seventh, reflecting a formal licensure noted in the local civil registry.

William H. Mankie Madison Nellie BF. Moore Same

Pearl City Notes from Our Own Correspondent

Weather eases oats pest threat as rains end green bug danger. Local residents travel to events and visits across towns. dentist office opening planned. several residents return from Chicago and Pasadena visits. mishap injures Archie Dillon, arm dislocated but treated and improving.

Picnic Set for August 17 At Dixon for Illinois Central Staff

Social circles report the second annual employee picnic of the Illinois Central will be held at Dixon on August 17. The Rock River assembly grounds were secured for the event with special trains planned, promising a most enjoyable outing.

The Illinois Central Dixon Rock River

Capernaum Shrine Picnic Set For July 29 at Highland Park

Members of Capernaum Shrine No 4 plan a July 29 picnic at Highland Park with a basket social. The event will run afternoon into evening at the park, with supper served on the grounds.

Capernaum Shrine Highland Park

Capernaum Shrine Holds Regular Meeting at Temple

Capernaum Shrine No. 4 met last evening in the Masonic temple for a regular business session. Following adjournment a social hour was held with cards played, euchre the favored game. Prizes went to Mrs. C. H. Verbeck, Edward Gilbert, and G. A. Weaver.

Capernaum Shrine No. 4 Masonic Temple Euchre C. H. Verbeck Edward Gilbert G. A. Weaver

Birthday Party Honoring Mrs Jenkins at Jenkins Home

Members of the B. W. W. Club gathered yesterday afternoon at Mrs Jenkins home to honor her birthday and presented a niece gift. Delicious refreshments were served.

Jenkins

Orphanage Lawn Party Draws Large Attendance

A large crowd attended the lawn party this afternoon at St Vincent's orphanage. The event featured a social gathering and an informal card party expected to attract many participants and provide entertainment for attendees.

Card Mery Plente St. Vincent's Orphange J. A Washington and Chicago Streets Barnum & Batley Lena Oakdale Park Riveraide Park Se. Vincent's

Personal mentions of travel and family updates

John Andre returns to Freeport after extended absence. Mrs John G Oyler and daughter Miss Florence, after several days in Chicago, proceed to St. Joseph Michigan for a two week outing.

John Andre Freeport John G. Oyler Florence Chicago St. Joe, Mich

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Local ball games set for Friday and Sunday

The Elizabeth ball team meets the Browns here Friday while Warren faces the Browns Sunday. Lovers of the game anticipate good play. Mrs. Fred Reiter and daughters Pearl and Violet visit from Brooten, Minn. for several days with Mrs. Reiter's parents. Frank and Jake Guenthner attended a chautauqua at Globe park Sunday. Mrs. Jacob Eby and twin babies visit from Chicago at Samuel Strudeback family. George Tart leaves for Oklahoma City on vacation. Ira Offenheiser and Shelby Lamb went to Globe park Sunday. L. W. Krett and family hosted Wisconsin relatives during the week. Henry Brinkman to open a restaurant in his store building this week.

Pearl City T. O. Musser Clotfelter John Offenheiser Globe Park Amos Ditzler Stanley Freeport Edwin Babb Pasadena Cal Henry Warne Stockton Morrell Hooker Schuler Anna Goodrich Mrs. Goodrich Chicago Wm. Humphrey Pleasant Valley Nome G. W. Dow Olie Finkenbinder Aberdeen S. D W. G. Scott Wm. Unger F. Moist Rockford Elizabeth Ball Browns Warren Fred Reiter Pearl Violet Brooten Minn Reiter Ontji Olthoff Frank Jake Guenthner Jacob Eby Samuel Strudebaker George Tart Oklahoma City Ira Offenheiser Shelby Lamb L. W. Kretl Wisconsin Henry Brinkman

Local visitors and travels noted in McConnell

From Our Own Correspondent McConnell July 16 reports Mr and Mrs Harry Keeler and daughter Carrie visiting relatives and friends last week. Mrs Delbert Fair and son Dwight of Chicago spent a few days with Seaman Fair and family. Abe Cole and wife came from Freeport to spend Sunday with friends. Isaac Bechtold visited Freeport for business Saturday. Chas Cole and wife visited friends in Freeport Monday. Mr and Mrs Geo Blair spent Sunday with David Stamm and family. Miss Vera Smith of Winslow visited Neva Gillette.

McConnell Harry , Keeler Carrie Delbert Fair Dwight Chicago Seaman Fair Abe Cole Freeport Isaac Bechtold Chas Cole Geo. Blair David Stamm Vera Smith Winslow Neva Gillette

Boy's wash pants price at Golden Eagle store

An old classified line notes boys wash pants priced at 14 cents at the Golden Eagle store with a date shorthand 7 19 diar.

Golden Eagle

For Sale and Rentals Classified Snippet

OR SALE New 7 room cottage rise furniture A brream is taken soon on Burchard Ave Tidiw OR RENT H rooms flat modern improvements Inquire Chis Weeler 33 Liberty street OR RENT Modern S room house on West street Inquire 98 West street New phone White 905 WANTED A vook Mrs J A Knowlton 215 Stephenson street T 19cd lw ANTE p Washing to do at my home 348 Union street Bell phone él F Widw ANTED To borrow 200 for two years on good collateral for double the amount Enquire at this omiler 7 Wdd wt TGAR SALESMAN WANTED In your territory Experience unnecessary 11 per week Peerless Cigar Co Toledo Ohin 7 1

Burchard Ave West Street Union Street Bell TGAR Peerless Cigar Co Toledo Ohin

DeVore Piano Dealer Promises Low Prices and Satisfaction

An advertisement claims DeVore offers guaranteed quality pianos with the lowest prices in the world, cash terms of 1.00 weekly, and satisfaction for all customers. It touts extensive factory sources, bulk contracts, and protections for ill or unemployed buyers.

DeVore

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