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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1905

Page

2

Personal Record Notes Local Travelers and Visits

Lena residents and visitors are listed with departures and arrivals from cities including Omaha Pierre Rockford Freeport Dixon Chicago Milwaukee Des Moines and Denver. Individuals named include Mies Reeder Miss Sarah Archer Fanny Duterle Eva Munmert Jessie Eastabrook Verna Derr plus families of Walz Dreher Hildreth and Tilkemeier among others with accompanying trips to weddings funerals and college events.

Mies Reeder Lena A. G. Matter Omaha F. Kenney Mt. Carroll Sarah Archer Pierre Mies Kate Palmer LaSalle Peru Will Emma Walz Chicago Clara Kirk Brown Rockford Will Doll Albert Doll Freeport G. A. Raymer Ruth Dixon Ea Brokhausen Newkirk Oklahoma John Ritchie Chicana Madge Gaskell Savanna Des Moines Fred Wagner Lockport Milwaukee John J. Flanagan St. Viateur’s College Katikakee C. F. Hildreth Fred McLafferty E. W. Dreher Barclay Paradelaine B. B. Dreher Pleasant Street Mrs. Dreher Denver

Three June Brides At Hymen's Shrine

In Freeport and Dakota venues, three June weddings unfold. Charles Baumgarten and Frieda Walz wed at the Walz home. William Gransden and Anna Young marry in Dakota. John Manion and Nellie Kennedy unite at St. Lawrence. Families and friends gather as brides dress in white and reception feasts follow. The Freeport Eagles mark their first anniversary with a Germania hall ball, Mayor Dittmar to speak, Harris Orchestra to provide music.

Awmor Shaw Charles Baumgarten Frieda Walz Henry Gransden Anna’ Young Young& Course W. Gardner Thrall First English Lutheran Church Clara Killian Florence Whitlock Matilda Pfender Michell Freeport al Baumgarten Freeport Railway,Light & Power Company Baumgarten John Walz Wale West Blackhawk Broadway Emma and Willi Walz Chicago Madge Gaskell W. M.S. of Salem Church Will Savanna Graysden Yong Dakota Village William Henry Gransden Anna Mary Young Rev. Newcomb First Presbyterian Chiarch John F. Man ‘Ton Nell Ken Nedy St. Lawrengt‘bhureh Ise Air Gael Kennedy Wiss May ‘Hanley John el Kelley James Rooney George A. Arnold Joseph Grundy James Hanley James A. Manion St. Mary's School M. L. Parker Company Muncie Freeport Nerie of Eagles Germania Hall Dittmar Yvaudeville Harris J. C. Kiefer J. A. Poling J. Dittmar Edward Branen George Brokhausen Willard Howers Win Baker A. B. Williams Robert Luecke Steve Behring Dear J. J. Sweeney George Brown George Roberts Joseph Ambruster Joseph Howe W. Saenger August Fitz L. Kauffman John Bauscher, Jr

American Stars of Equity Meet This Evening

The American Stars of Equity will meet this evening at o'clock. FR. A. Raubenheimer installed a four blade electric ceiling fan in his barber shop. The Babb's Grove school enjoys a picnic with Miss Georgia Witte as teacher. Glendora lodge and Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen plan a joint meeting this evening with all members invited.

Equity FR. A. Raubenheimer Babb's Grove Georgia Witte Glendora Lodge The Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen

Frank J. Cheney & Co. Promises Reward for Catarrh Cure

Notary public A W Gleason attests senior partner Braye of On10 City of ToLeno Cooney signs an oath. The firm offers one hundred dollars for each uncurable catarrh case by FALLS CATARRH CURE. Advertisement touts blood and mucous system action and asks readers to request testimonies from E Henry & Co Toledo Ohio.

Braye ToLeno Cooney Em Frank J. Ghesey Nrin F. J. Cheney & Co Laledo Fivig Fall A.W. Gleason Hal

Tender Annual Reception by Graded Union Sunday School Teachers

The eighth annual reception of the Graded Union of Sunday School teachers was held at the King’s Daughters' Settlement Home. Highlights included violin and vocal solos by local performers, a general discussion on Sunday school topics, a school opics segment, and recitations. Refreshments followed. Mrs. F. A. Clark delivered the president’s address, with a full text to be printed tomorrow.

Graded Union of Sunday School Teachers King's Daughters' Settlement Earl Huenkemeier John G. Oyler Je. O. Herbert E. D. Herbert FP. P. Fisher T. 5 Lennox F. A. Clark

White Shrine Members to Attend Freeport Social

More than thirty members of the White Shrine of Jerusalem will travel to Freeport tomorrow evening for a Capernium Shrine No. 4 event featuring records and a social dance. Rockford participants recall past good times and anticipate a lively evening with hosts and hostesses. They depart via interurban and expect a late return.

Freeport Rockford White Shrine of

Sun day dinners at Horse Shoe Cafe discontinued

The Sun day dinners at the Horse Shoe Cafe will be discontinued during the warm season, but short orders will continue to be served as usual. By proprietor C Bowen.

Horse Shoe Cafe C. Bowen

Stubborn youths refuse to answer grand jury questions

Two Freaport youths Tom Maher and John McKenna refuse to incriminate the saloon keeper and dodge questions before Judge Farrand. They vow jail rather than reveal where liquor was bought. The judge warns of a year in the county jail. Their arrests come as they are escorted to await grand jury testimony.

Tom Maher John McKenna Courty Burrell Olson Farrand Judge Farrand McKenna Grand

Grand jury to conclude its labore tomorrow afternoon

Public indicments listed include Art Brown burglary John Corey burglary and larceny George Payton burglary and lar ceny Ben Lamm sodomy D CO Sunderland and James Eells named deputies for this term of court

Art Brown John Corey George Payton Ben Lamm D. CO. Sunderland James Eells

Market Closing Prices from Wheat to Hogs and Cattle

June 6 closing board of trade quotes show July wheat at 8 1 2 cents, July corn at 8 1 2, July oats at 3 1 4, July pork at 12.80, July ribs at 7.42, July lard at 7 45. Union stock yards bids: cattle mainly 5.50 to 6.35, hogs 6.30 to 6.41, sheep 3.60 to 5.00. Chicago board of trade ranges and values listed by Everett & Sweeney.

Ontooago Board of Trade Courcaco Union Chicago Board of Trade Everett & Sweeney

Will Probated for Michael Mosser in Buckeye Township

The will of the late Michael Mosser of Buckeye township was probated today in the county court. It directs all real estate and property to pass to his widow Catherine Mosser as executrix, with the estate to be divided equally between sons Frank and John after her death. Witnesses were William Kleckner of Damascus and Sevege Fagel of Red Oak.

Michael Mosser Buckere Township Catherine Mosser Frank John William Kleckner Damascus Sevege Fagel

Tortures of a Preacher Revealed by Harpersville Pastor

The Rev. O. D. Moore of Harpersville New York recounts agonizing coughing from a grip that forced him to sleep upright. He credits Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds with curing his cough and saving him from consumption. Sold by Joseph Emmert’s drugstore for 50 cents and 31.00 with a trial bottle free.

O. D. Moore Baptist Church Harpersville N. Y Dr. King Joseph Emmert

Postmistress Adele Barnes Investigated For Shortage

Délaven Wisconsin June 5 Postmaster Inspector George Rodenback reports Mrs Adele Barnes longtime postmistress is $2000 short in accounts. She has been removed and bondsman John Delaney awaiting recommendations by Congressman HLA Cooper. Barnes, divorced from D B Barnes, had managed the office with three clerks for seven years amid church and social work.

Délaven Wis George Rodenback Adele. Barnes Gocia’ Elrdles John Delaney Hla, Cooper Delaven Post Office Barnes Joans Rodon Ambrose ,Hare de Javan

Rumor of New Rail Line to Freeport Sparks Rockford Talk

Gossip in railroad circles says Milwaukee Peoria and St Louis plans a Springfield incorporated line backed by Chicago and Northwestern. Northwestern already runs from Peoria to Nelson, nearly half the Rockford route, while Great Western denies involvement and faces practical routing and cost questions for entry to Rockford and Freeport.

Rockford Great Western Milwaukee, Peoria & St. Louis Railroad Company Springfield Chicago & Northwestern Railroad Company Northwestern Peoria Nelson Great Western Company Byron Freeport

Surprise Party Promotes Fable Turnaround By Authoress

A distinguished author and her husband move to a California fruit ranch seeking relief from stomach and nervous troubles. She narrates how outdoor life and fruit helped, but persistent diet errors delayed recovery until Grape-Nuts was eaten. Eventually, she regained health, gained weight, and continued using Grape-Nuts, praising its effects and sharing a celebratory pudding. Name given by Postum Company. Ten days' trial urged. other ads follow. Bedding plants sale at Walnut Hill Greenhouses.

California Postum Company Battle Creek Mich

City budget ends with large annual appropriation

The city adopted a comprehensive annual appropriation totaling 87,3850.22 with funds raised by a general current-year tax levy of 59,697.02 and 6,302.50 for bonded debt payments, plus 23,000.00 from licenses and contingent sources. The report covers streets, fire department, public works, libraries, and contingency accounts, and notes requests for street improvements and equipment upgrades. It also records bond certificates approved and various departmental expenditures and receipts for May.

Liberty Street Sidowallka Police Dipaitos Anc Ice Iseseesessaers Geeeas S.ceunn Public Library Maintena F. Brandt Oryes Tom Flora‘Dittmar-Gritinng City of Freeport Flora Dittmar-Griffin Exeklah Sittenberner J. Dittmar D. Cramer W. C. Milner J. C. Bentley B. W. Wilky Adam H. Graff Robert J. Burns H. J. Moogh Louis Dickes Joseph Metzgar Peter Metzgar James J. Branen Eli Bennetham Fred Trepus A. Marker Adam Wilksy

How Germ Diseases Start in the Air and Diet

An old health ad claims most germs enter via air or contaminated food and drink. It urges using Mi-o-pa to strengthen the stomach, prevent fermentation, and cure stomach ailments, promising quick relief and a strong guarantee through a local druggist in Freeport.

Wm. F. Jungkuunz Freeport

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Freeport Journal International Typoaphical Union A. H. Altemeier August Legrand Wm. Figeley Rock City Henry Tilkemeier Emma Rechtold Hazel Gissinger McConnell Mt. Morris Mt. Morris College Hymen's Shrine Nellie Kennedy Pleasant St Miss Hart Boone F. A. Read‘s A. Neil M. HK A. KK. Stibgen Guy M. Mullen Bow Ity Traders’ Insurance Company Hvedji Dakota Dakota Fréeport Henry Grahsden Whid Partment Moline Prodesser Levator Company Gransden Bride Fred’ Mann A. Rothermel W.H. Rothermel Thomas Jones Racine C. H. Hitchner Ottumwa J. HK. McCool Joseph Brown Toledo Onto Wheeler & Wilson Price Kos HEA Stephenson St Gand Today’s Market Report Hollister Wal ‘Nut Hill Dontt Rodemeier Fred M. Gund German Insurance Company Gund McGovern Committee In Water West Street John Bruce Florence Henry Althoff EB. L. Walkey August Kaiser Horatio C. Burchard Lincoln Avenue City Cemetery Oscar Rotzler Fifth Avenue Locust and Pine Streets Lis. Mhd Eldewaike Tio Abot Bowes Ee Franki A.rabbenheirer Porthong Liberty& Sprint Dackeon Washington Winneshiek Adams Winslow Park Avenue Shawnee ‘Streete F. G Geo. W. Graham Stephen F. T. Brandt Rodemeyer C. J. Bentley Hugh Williams Noa R. J. Burns Harlem Corners Harllem Corners Kev. Moore Mary Ferguson James Ferguson I. E. Schoch Mable Wagner Win. Wagner J. Mammoser Dr. Thompson Cedarville Frank Shear Orlando Emerick Afolkey Woodman Pienient R. Rosenstiel Mrs. Win. Wagner Leroy I. Rosenstiel John Kven Rev. Price
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