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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1907
Page
2
The Freeport Journal receives an issued label from the International Typographical Union recognizing the use of Union labor in its mechanical departments.
Lawrence McGurk from Lena calls on friends while Nellie Dorn of Orangeville visits Freeport. Several residents from Elgin Chicago Marshfield Monroe Rockford and Dubuque travel for business visits or familial gatherings. Henry Serf departs for Aurora to join a Span ish American War veterans encampment with a Freeport connection.
Mrs P S Stover and children remain in Freeport. St Johns Ladies Aid meets this evening. Steve Steffen opens sample room at 2 Stephenson St. Mt Carroll resident Stephen Rinedollar committed to Water town asylum. Trinity church teachers meeting at J F Matter store 279 Oak St. Lutheran Young Peoples election follows midweek services. Embury prayer meeting 7 30 pm Blood Line in History. Sunday school board to perfect Children’s Day plans. Embury M E primary rehearsal Sat June 8 at 8 am. First M B E Sunday school music by Edwin Rot ler and Grace Best. Children’s Day exercises at 9 00 am in First M E church.
An advertisement asserts Hall’s Catarrh Cure cures catarrh through constitutional treatment. It claims internal action on blood and mucous surfaces and offers $100 if any case remains uncured. The notice invites readers to request a list of “od” and gives Toledo address for F. J. Holmesney & Co.
Rev. O. J. Price led a moving funeral tribute for Mrs. D. C. Stover. He spoke of her unwavering loyalty to church and home and her ministry of smiles and encouragement. Friends sent abundant flowers as the casket was borne to the tomb, and the service reflected on faith, devotion, and a life well lived.
The Supreme Assembly of the American Stars of Equity met in the supreme office with Louis Bauscher presiding. Reports praised officer work and finances, noting 600 certificates issued and liquidated claims. The group operates in Illinois and Kentucky and may enter Wisconsin later this month, with membership expected to double soon. Officers elected include President Louis Bauscher and vice president J B Fenton, plus secretary A M Smith and treasurer R W Moore of Orangeville.
The Y M C A membership committee will meet Monday evening to discuss increasing membership. The board of directors also meets that night. The social committee meets Tuesday to finalize summer entertainment and winter programs. Stereopticon views will be shown at the Sunday boys meeting. Summer camping plans set for Damascus High bluff along the river with a safe swimming area for boating and fishing led by Mr. Battin. July 11 to 19 set for the outing, cost about 3.60 per boy.
Joseph Emmert is described as starting the day early to tackle the wide world and building strength and health through Rocky Mountain Tea.
Yesterday afternoon at the Kroud Win ter barber shop George Peterus, a porter, was playing catch with a boy when a fast throw struck him on the nose. The impact broke the nose and left his face largely covered in plaster strips.
Tomorrow evening an important meeting of the Brotherhood of America will initiate a large class at the WK G hall. R W Bellows national organizer will conduct the proceedings.
C V Pepper of Bedora Tennessee writes he suffered throat hemorrhages and paralysis of breathing until Dr King’s New Discovery gave instant relief. Bleeding ceased rapidly and within three weeks he could return to work. Guaranteed for coughs and colds. 60 cents and 1.00 at Joseph Emmert's drug store. Trial bottle free.
Grovers' soft shoes designed for tender feet available in all styles at the KB store. Customer options include comfortable fit and durable construction from Codlw.
Interior academy at Dakota closed commencement week with diploma presentations to seven graduates. Judge Al J Clarity spoke on duty. Prof L N Wilson retires after two years of service. Week included a baccalaureate sermon by Rev Kelloway, reception, and student recitals by Miss Annie Gaddis.
The academy marked its most successful year with a full house as graduates received diplomas from Prof. L. N. Wilson, seven in number. Judge A J Clarity delivered the address urging honesty and industry. Miss Annie Gaddis sang, and a Freeport High School team beat the academy in a 6 inning baseball game.
North Mills North Carolina resident John Garrett. writes that after forty years with a sore the arnica salve cured it. The advert by Joseph Emmert druggists guarantees relief for wounds burns and similar sores.
The Modern Woodmen annual picnic at Rockford attracted about 2,000 attendees from Freeport and other towns. Twelve special trains carried delegations with numerous bands as the parade, drills, and balloon ascensions proceeded from state streets to Kishwaukee.
William F. Jungkuner guarantees Hyomei cures catarrh with a complete outfit sold for $1.00. The Little Pocket Physician inhaler is portable and claims to destroy catarrh germs directly at the source without stomach dosing, offering a money back if it fails.
The Brotherhood of Stephen leads the midweek prayer meeting at the U B Church this evening. Subject: Does It Pay to Be a Christian. Under the religious work department chaired by W. J. Berdick. A large attendance is desired with special music and all are welcome.
The Twilight League church baseball season opened at the outing club park last night. First M. E. defeated Second Presbyterian 9 to 8 in seven innings in the opening game between church teams.
The North Western Line offers very low round trip fares to San Francisco Los Angeles and other Pacific Coast destinations from June 5 to July 6 with special member fee and flexible return limits. Tickets via Chicago Union Pacific and North Western provide favorable stopovers to Portland Tacoma Seattle and Spokane with June 20 to July 12 offers for those cities.
A St Louis meeting of railroad passenger heads will push to abolish half rates for employes traveling on other roads. Higher officials may keep free passes, but most workers will pay a uniform fare of two cents per mile. The plan, backed by Iowa and Illinois Missouri lines, aims to cancel all reduced rates, except suburban Chicago and St. Louis limits, potentially ending pass exchanges for officials within the year.
In Freeport area, June 6, a wedding at the Yarka home joined Thomas H. Rutherfordford and Nellie M. Yarka. Rev LC Schmidt officiated as witnesses included family from Loran Dakota and Freeport. After a wedding trip to New York Jamestown Exposition and Washington, they will reside on the groom’s farm near Dakota, IL.
Miss Florence E Wilkins and Frank E Furst were married last evening at 8 30 oclock in the home of the bride parents Mr and Mrs C E Wilkins 185 Pleasant Street Married in a quiet ceremony with immediate family in attendance.
Miss Lulu Brown of this city and Peter Seise of Lena departed this morning for Lexington Illinois to attend the wedding of Miss Helen Scrogin and Rev Edwin Brown at 8 o clock Rev Brown is the son of the late E Perry Brown and was raised and educated here Miss Scrogin is familiar to locals from visits while her brother Prof Scrogin taught English at the high school
The Bolender families gather in Orangeville with origins traced to 1840 from Pennsylvania. Attendees from the city include Cyrus Grove and Miss Helen Bolender, with Grove delivering a speech.
Miss Cora Scott of Burritt and Harry Corwin of Pecatonica were united in marriage this afternoon at the First M E church parsonage by Rev. C W McCaskill in Winnebago County.
Mrs Seeley and Mrs Mary Louise Mayer hosted a ladies gathering for bridge yesterday afternoon in honor of Mrs Peyton of Chicago.
The Misses Flora and Louise Morgan entertained members of the F. F. club at a dinner last evening.
Mr. and Mrs. R. K. Farwell entertained guests at whist last evening in honor of Mrs. Peytin of Chicago.
Fraternal Tribunes members and friends will enjoy a social hour after the evening business meeting. Tomorrow at St Pius hall a card and sewing party benefits St Vincent's orphanage.
Messrs Watson Downs Wilson and Lilbert trade visitors from the Omaha Moline Plow branch conclude their stay after touring the up-to-date Henney Buggy plant expansion. Officials and head men of the Omaha branch host the visit.
Advert reads that D. D. D. Prescription cures eczema and other skin conditions by destroying a germ thought to cause real skin diseases. It claims quick relief after washing with D. D. D. Soap and applying the prescription, with testimonials from patients and a local druggist offering the products.
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