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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1906
Page
5
The Riverside evangelical camp announces its August 23 to September 2 program. Daily orders include rising bells at 6:00 and services in English and German, with prayer meetings, Bible school, sermons, and communion. lodging by Rev. Wunderlich committee provides cot beds at modest rates.
A church program for August 27 lists a 2:45 p m English sermon by Rev George Johnson a 6:30 p m Young People meeting led by Rev J H Hauptfuehrer with the topic Home Missions Among Our Island Possessions Isa 42 1 12 a 7 30 p m long service Old People s Day and a sequence of prayer memory and intermission slots culminating in 10 30 a m German sermon by Rev George Johnson of Western college Naperville Illinois Children s meeting and additional German sermons
Bishop William Horn of Cleveland leads a consecration service with 7:00 p m prayer, 8:00 p m sermon and evangelistic services. Woman's Missionary Society Day lists events from 6:00 a m rising bell to 2:15 p m address by Mrs Muengh of HoopPOle Illinois and a German sermon by Hele.
The Freeport camp association invites tent rentals at Riverside Park near the Pecatonica river with fees for tents and lots, family season passes, and ministerial free entry. Details include tent sizes, board rates, meal prices, and a late Aug 10 rental deadline to Rev W B Billing, plus transportation and directory of officers and speakers for the two week gathering August 26 to September 2 1906.
Chicago medium Madame Brunswick, famed in circles, will open at 30 Chicago street beginning Moon day July 23. The event promises notable demonstrations and private sessions as announced by the organizer.
Large attendance of painters and paper hangers at the Painter's union meeting in the A. O. U. W. hall discussed strengthening the local organization. An open meeting for all workers in Freeport was arranged for Monday evening to form a district conference with Rockford Beloit Janesville and Freeport. A circular letter invites members to attend and supports a minimum wage of thirty cents per hour and a nine hour day. George Campbell of Lyon Iowa spoke at the meeting and will attend Monday's session.
La Crosse Chronicle reports a Sunday baseball showdown between the Champs and the Freeport Pretzels with top league pace and rivalry. Vogt is sidelined until the Freeport series. Bond fills shortstop. Frederickson debuts at third. Medwitsky and Geyer nursing injuries as pitchers Schneiberg Jones George and Bubser rest for the leaders. Hawley remains out with a nursing arm.
Large turnout attended the ice cream social yesterday afternoon and last evening hosted by St Ann's society at St Pius hall. The St Joseph's church choir performed several selections to warm reviews and the event netted a sizable sum for the society. The Court of Honor held a well attended card party last evening at the seto ball with fifteen tables in use and prizes awarded to Mrs Kelsey Mrs J Bamberger C Froling Joseph Dawson Mrs P Fosselman Mrs A Metrintz and Mrs Willard Bowers. Mrs A E Smith hosts Shakespeare class members at a work party this afternoon at her Carroll street home.
At St Anne grotto in Kankakee Illinois three alleged cures drew over 4000 worshipers. Barbara Bertoncelo of Cardiff Illinois walked unaided after seventeen years disabled. Mayme Chaney of Muskegon Michigan and A F Page also reportedly cured. About 1200 pilgrims arrived from Chicago for the service.
Yesterday at the Settlement Home a mothers meeting featured ice cream provided by Mr. E Bengton. Miss Rockey and Mrs Baum farten presented a fine program for attendees.
A Dublin Georgia resident extols Electric Bitters at age 82 claiming renewed vitality. The tonic is prescribed for dyspepsia liver and kidney issues and constipation with a 50 cent price and Jos Emmert as guarantor.
A local ads insert announces a large stock of threshermen’s supplies. Oiler, grease cups, injectors, packing, belting, covers, lacing and hooks are available. Contact Dorman & Co at Corner Van Buren and Exchange streets north of the courthouse.
A compact list of historical markers notes 1566 Mary Queen of Scots marriage to Lord Darnley, 1706 union of England and Scotland, 1769 capture of Fort Ticonderoga, 1794 end of the Reign of Terror, 1830 barricades in Paris, 1840 death of Charlotte Ouellet, 1862 ship Golden Gate loss, 1867 Napoleon hosts Admiral Farragut dinner, 1868 Alaska becomes a territory, 1881 John J. Bagley death, 1894 war China Japan, 1899 Luetgert dies in Joliet prison, 1901 Maine launched, 1904 German demnity note to Rugsia. The German club outing at Highland Park is noted along with ads for Hollister’s Mountain Tea.
Catalog notes offer a selection of outing suits priced at 12.45 dollars during the E and W clearing sale. Latest styles and cuts featured as part of the clearance event.
Opens today with brand new attractions and the largest roller coaster in America. The park offers comfortable seating, ample shade, and fresh air, drawing visitors from across the city, five minutes from downtown, direct from the Majestic Theatre, Chicago.
Notice states sale of certificate No. 27 for fifty shares of Freeport Hardware company stock. Sealed bids will be received at C. E. Meyer & Co. office until 10 oclock a m Friday Aug 3 1906. Seller reserves right to reject bids. Cash only sale.
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