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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1908

Page

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Fairbanks Greets Prince of Wales at Quebec Tercentenary

Vice President Fairbanks attended Quebec tercentenary festivities where he responded to an address of welcome by the Prince of Wales. He praised Anglo American friendship, noted common ancestry, and urged peaceful international cooperation as a path to enduring progress and prosperity for the United States and Canada.

Associated Press Quebec Fairbanks Prince of Wales United States Great Britain Champlain Dominion of Canada England France America St. Lawrence Canada

No trace of missing Edith Babbitt in Wisconsin search

Beloit Wisconsin July 23 family of Edith Babbitt daughter of the late Clinton Babbitt seek her in vain. She is believed sane but absent without explanation. Her suitcase is at Clinton Junction near Beloit while she was last seen in Indiana. Edith was once a Beloit High School teacher and may be committed for treatment. Terre Haute Indiana July 23 police received Arthur Babbitt from Chicago with further details suggesting she is hiding at a farm near here.

Beloit Wis Edith Babbitt Clinton Babbitt Arthur Montana Edith Clinton Junction Indiana Terre Haute Ind Arthur Babbitt Chicago

Beloit College Receives $25000 Gift from Dr Pearsons

Dr Daniel Kimball Pearsons, notable benefactor of small colleges, paid $25000 each to Beloit and Pomona College this week. He pledges no more gifts until ten pledged institutions complete required fundraisings. Pearsons has given over $4 million to 30 colleges in 20 states, built wealth in Chicago real estate, and now resides in Hinsdale after leaving medicine and teaching backgrounds.

Daniel Kimball Pearsons Beloit Pomona College California Pearsons Chicago Hinsdale Bradford Dartmouth College

Norman E Mack Democratic leader and Buffalo publisher

Norman Edward Mack born July 4 1855 in West Williams Ontario built a fortune as founder of the Buffalo Sunday Times in 1879. A longtime Democrat, he chaired the rules committee at Denver’s convention and served on the Democratic National Committee from 1900. He attended national conventions in 1892 1896 1900 1904 and 1908 and backed Grover Cleveland and William Jennings Bryan.

Norman Edward Mack Tuffulo Denver West Williams Ontario Buffalo Sunday Times New York Grover Cleveland Wiliam J. Bryan

Father William Indian Herb Tab for all diseases of liver kidneys

An advertisement touts Father William's Indian Herb Tab claiming to cure liver kidney and bowel ailments. It promises vigorous liver action digestion cleansing of kidneys blood purification and general wellness. Sample offer priced at 20 cents with money refund if unsatisfied from C. P. Guenthe & Co. druggists at the Galena avenue and street corner.

William C. P. Guenthe & Co Galena Avenue Galena Street

Shoe Repair Tip at G. H. Tandy Shoe Store

A brief endorsement for quality shoe repair work by Phil Mattern at G. H. Tandy Shoe Store. The note highlights good craftsmanship and reliable service.

Phil. Mattern G. H. Tandy Ghoe

Daily Journal Delivery Ad Found in City

The Daily Journal is advertised as available for delivery to any part of the city at a rate of 10 cents per week.

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Deaths and Social News From Cedarville and Area

Cedarville and nearby towns chronicle personal notices and social events with updates on visitors, church activities, family news, and local happenings. The column lists weddings, births, travel, visitors from Freeport and Forreston, a 84th birthday dinner, and community church life amid summer weather and hay making.

Red Oak Couple Weds Quietly in Scioto Mills

From Scioto Mills July 20 A number from the area attended the Chautauqua on Sunday. Fred Henke and Mrs. Philips of Red Oak were married last week and neighbors gathered at his home with music and celebration. Elfreda Bennett visits Baileyville while Bessie Phillips stays with her mother Mrs. Henke. Cloe Bentley hosts Wisconsin guests and Mr Smith of Madison spent Sunday with Stephen Rigney. Angle and Erwin return to the lumber camp for work.

Scioto Mills Fred Henke Philips Red Oak Elfreda Bennett Baileyville Black Bessie Phillips Henke Cloe Bentley Wisconsin Smith Madison Wis Stephen Rigney Mr. Angle Mr. Erwin

Dakota Visit Notes From Our Own Correspondent

Mrs Chas Harting and son William visited Rockford last week. Mrs McCullough and step son from Freeport visited with Mr and Mrs Tom Shaffer. Shaffer of Oregon called here. Mrs Levi Markel and daughter from Davis visited Mrs Askey. Mrs Jasper Munn and Miss Mabel Musser of Freeport visited. Mrs Frank Butterfield and children from Michigan visiting friends. Mrs Frost and children left for Chicago. Miss Vernie Walker visited Davis. Miss Lois Shaffer went with her father J L Shaffer to Chicago. Mrs Simon Messman left for Milwaukee. Mrs J B Leitzell visited Belvidere. H Ohlendorf and Mr Maurey referenced.

Dakota Chas. Harting William Rockford McCullough Freeport Tom Shaffer L. Shaffer Oregon Levi Markel Davis Askey Jasper Munn Mabel Musser Frank Butterfield Michigan Frost Chicago Vernie Walker Lois Shaffer J. L. Shaffer Simon Messman Milwaukee Wis J. B .Leitzell Belvidere H,. Ohlendorf Mr. Maurey

Local notes from Warren and area events

Warren notes report Charlie Serent and wife visiting relatives in Jockton, the last quarterly conference planned for next Friday, and O J Staring and wife traveling to York state. Weather harmed crops with recent storms washing pallies in hills and roads as Blaisdell family mourns their daughter's death. Holiness tent meetings closed recently and storms brought frightful force.

Warren Charlie Serent Jockton Blaisdell O. J. Staring York State

Storms Cause Damage and Visits Mentioned in Warren Notes

A week ago storms caused trees to fall and roofs to lift while chimneys blew down. Lightning struck Mr. Durnham’s home with significant damage but no injuries. Clyde Van Metre from Winslow visited town. C F Taylor traveled to Chicago. Mrs Ella Goole, now in Lincoln, Nebraska, visited Warren relatives as Mabon & Co shipped five carloads of cattle to Chicago last night.

Mr. Durnham C. F. Taylor Chicago Clyde van Metre Winslow Ella Goole Lincoln Neb Warren, Mabon &Co

German Valley Notes on Local Travel and Visits

From Our Own Correspondent German Valley July 20 C Lud wig owns a fine new automobile he drove from Chicago last week with Henry Borchers and family Miss Edna Byer left for a trip to Indiana last Saturday The Dorcas society will meet at the home of Mrs J Leemhuis Wednesday afternoon F R Aukes made a business trip to Chicago last week Mr and Mrs W J Borchers were Rockford callers last Sunday Herman Borchers and Rob Ferry of Chicago were here with their automobile a few days last week

Cedarville Sam Oswalt Wm. H. Kryder Mary Lausch Nellie Benson John C. McKenzie Elizabeth W. W. Krape H. C. Stephans Rock Grove J. W. Michaels Alice Huber Ralph Monroe Billy Bruce Margaret Addams Freeport John Bruce Florence George M. Bennetham Newaygo Mich Sarah Hostetter Mt. Carroll Greally Herian Andy Hake Harrison Street Anna Rutter M. E. Rutter Shelby Tl. H. Hollister M. B. Humphry Monigold Byron Law J Baileyville Reformed Congregation Miss Steinbeck Forreston John Myers S.S. Jourden Hiram Fosha Oliver Reformed Church Arthur Myers Adeline John Arter George Lohmeier German Valley Gazena Wilhelms Parkersburg Baptist Church Samie Korf H. Kampen A. Greenfield Harper Reuben Fry Henry Crumb Hiram Brandt Wessel Johnson Hann Frie Minnie Jacob Nievenhoven Ladies’ Aid Society of the Reformed Church Thorman Lydia Korf C. Ludwig Chicago Henry Borchers Edna Byer Points Indiana Dorcas Society J. Leemhuis F. R. Aukes W. J. Borchers Rockford Herman Borchers Rob Ferry

Social notes from McConnell area visitations

Miss Vida Brandage and Miss Cecil Brandage visited friends in Chicago. Miss Helen Henen was a Freeport visitor last Tuesday. Miss Ida Shippee visits Lloyd Bike near Red Oak. Mr and Mrs Jared Wohlford of Freeport spent Thursday with Mr and Mrs Ira Shippee. J B Hoy of Freeport was in town last week. Miss Etta Woolf returned to Winslow after staying with Mrs A V Gage. L S Bechtold went to Mt Morris to visit his daughter Mrs Ben Price. Dr A F Kober left for Charles City on account of his sister’s illness. Miss Zora Van Horn returned to

McConnell Vida Cecil Brandage Chicago Helen Henen Freeport Ida Shippee Lloyd Bike Red Oak Jared Wohlford Ira Shippee J.B. Hoy Etta Woolf

Local visitors and travels around town

Mrs. Solomon Wise of Rock Grove spent time in town visiting friends after a stay with Mr. and Mrs. Homer Heckman. Miss Neva Gillette of Belleville Wisconsin visited over Sunday. Mr. Abe Cole of Freeport and Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Hamen with son Ralph were in Winslow Sunday.

Warren Homer Heckman Solomon Wise Rock Grove Neva Gillette Belleville Wis Abe Cole Freeport Jacob Hamen Ralph Winslow

Dublin man visits, Harlem notes a rainy week

From Our Own Correspondent Harlem Corners July 20 Daniel Carroll of Dublin spent Sunday with J C Sullivan R Rosenstiel was a Lena visitor William Wagner and wife were Freeport visitors Friday Mrs Samuel Albright lost several loads of hay on account of the rain Friday Mrs G M Rosenstiel and children of Portland Ore are visiting R Rosenstiel and family

Harlem Corners Daniel Carroll Dublin J. C. Sullivan R. Rosenstiel Lena Wm. Wagner Freeport Samuel Albright G. M. Rosenstiel Portland Ore R. Rosensteil

Shannon News Notes and Social Visiting List

Shannon July 21 Miss Bessie Schreiber of Leaf River visits Shannon friends. Mrs Ralph Coon in Freeport. Walter Bowen Don Osborne and Alfred Hansen ride to Freeport. Rollin Moser of Sheridan stays with Dr R C Miller. Mildred Barry of Byron visits Fay and Marie Kersey. Mrs H L Kampmeier and daughters visit William Kampmeier. Mae Porter returns from Rockford. Y P M S Bethel church meets at Verna Scharman. Nellie Kampmeter elected W M S delegate to Freeport branch meeting July 16 20. A Christman and wife and others ride to Freeport. Nellie Kampmeier Hattie Rodgers Mary Northey and Mrs C Coddle mentioned.

Shannon Bessie Schreiber Leaf River Ralph Coon Freeport Walter Bowen Don Osborne Alfred Hansen Rollin Moser Sheridan R. C. Miller Mildred Barry Byron Fay Marie Kersey H. L. Kampmeier Lanark William Kampmeier Mae Porter Rockford Bethel Church Verna Scharman Nellie Kampmeter A. Christman M. Schauer

W M S Branch Meeting Attendees at Freeport

Spatz Ella Whitmore Mrs. B F Shiley Rev Van Evera attended the branch meeting of the W M S at Freeport last week. Robi Cheeseman and Jeanette Gronberg were Lanark passengers. Ella Yerdy Nina Blue spent Thursday in Freeport. Various visits and travels among Freeport Lanark Elgin residents noted.

Stated that John Leid feeling better after indisposition

Red Oak notes a lively Sunday gathering hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Andy Hake and Grandma Harrison with forty relatives visiting, sharing baskets of food, ice cream and cheer. Attendees include Moss, Folgate, Jones, Hetheton, Utt, Maurer, Bunzel, Phillips, and others from local households and nearby Freeport.

John Leid G. Gastman Carrie Scheider Freeport Red Oak Andy Hake Grandma Harrison O. J A. Moss O. Moss J. Roger N. Folgate O. Jones James Harry Carrie Betha Hetheton Jas. Utt J Maurer W. Phillips P. Bunzel Wm. Folgate Iowa W. Utt

Centennial Visits and Local Family Gatherings

Centennial notes multiple Sunday visits and calls among residents. Wm Liebergassell and family visited George Schoch. Miriam and Ruth Vennekolt returned from a week with W A Koertner family. Several relatives and neighbors, including Krause of Storm Lake Iowa, Clarence Aurand, Arthur Fye recovering, and Henry Berg with N S Bechtold, are listed among social visits and brief absences.

Wm. Liebergasell George Schoch Miriam Ruth Vennekolt W. A. Koertner Mr. Krause Storm Lake Towa W. W. Schling Clarence Aurand Leslie Kent Arthur Fye Edward Aesther Koertner Henry Berg Stockton Bechtold Clara Koerner Freeport Henry Hoefer, Jr

Eleroy Social and Visits Highlight July Event

From Our Own Correspondent Eleroy July 20 Mr and Mrs Otto Schultz spent Sunday at McConnell The ice cream social was well attended Friday night Mrs E Brady of Freeport visited with her parents F C Bacon and wife Miss Vada Moore spent days with her brother at Nora Mr and Mrs C Gassman Mrs Leseman of Lena spent Sunday at Arch Winters KE Moellenberndt and wife of Freeport spent Sunday with Z T Turner Read the Journal s want column

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