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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1907
Page
4
John Garrett of North Mills North Carolina says he cured a forty year walking stick sore after trying Buckling Arnica Salve. The salve is advertised as guaranteed for piles burns and similar ailments by druggists Joseph Emmert at 26 cents.
F Lemont of 220 Ked zia Street Chicago reported a $400 diamond ring lost on Chicago & Northwestern train No 203 arriving at 2 46 PM yesterday. Ring vanished after Lemont left the wash room while washing his hands. Conductor Fowler investigated three passengers and the porter with no trace found. loss reported to company main office.
The committee of the fourth department met last evening to decide plans for the coming year. A delightful calendar of social and literary events has been arranged and will be shared later as each program will be unique and attractive for members and friends of the church.
Samuel J. Dodds, a pioneer resident and former county surveyor who laid out the town of Iena, is in Lena facing a paralytic stroke. He is unconscious at home and death is expected soon after suffering in Freeport a week or two ago.
Galena June 10 A telegram from Springfield reports that Judge James S Baume now shows improvement while still confined to a hospital with pneumonia. Doctors say it will be several days before he can leave bed.
Louis A. Volkers buys a lot on Upper Stephenson Street in West Freeport from Robert C. Scofield and plans to move there from Loran township to build a handsome residence. The swap signals a local property transfer and anticipated new home construction by a prominent farmer in the area.
The remains of Jerome Maynard arrived from the east at 1 45 PM and were taken to the residence of Oscar Taylor. The funeral will be held tomorrow from Mr Taylor's residence.
Mayor Dittmar and aldermen joined a dynamite company agent to observe blasting tests at the city stone quarry this morning. The visit showcased several experiments in blasting, reflecting municipal interest in quarry operations.
A meeting of the Western Star encampment is planned for this evening with a large attendance requested. Four candidates for degrees are listed as hopefuls for advancement.
Mrs. Mary Catherine Strunk conveys the undivided half of lot 2 in the northeast quarter of section 4 Ridott township to William St. Lamb for 3200 dollars.
Fridgar C. Eells and Winslow Millye Dorn obtained licenses to wed in Orangeville, with the ceremony recorded as authorized by local marriage officials. The notice lists the couple and the jurisdiction, indicating lawful union proceedings completed.
Samuel Lebkicker remains in critical condition as his illness worsens, with physicians monitoring his vitals and requesting family prayers for his recovery.
Sons of Veterans meet tonight. J Quigley did business in Elvin. C H Seeley returns to Toledo after visiting here. Rehearsal for Children day music at Second Presbyterian church tonight. Mrs F E Rice Mrs Moore of Dixon and Mrs Isabel Ward of Madison attend Huenkemeier Beckmire nuptials. Ladies Aid of First U B church meets Wednesday afternoon. Family groups from Chicago and Dubuque attend funeral of F Charles Donahue and return home.
An advert claims Hadl's Catarrh cure destroys disease foundations by acting on the blood and mucous surfaces. It offers a $100 reward for any case it fails to cure and invites readers to request testimonials. The notice directs senders to PF J Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio and mentions Hall's Family Pills for consumption.
Dr E L Gribbh announces removal of his dental office to larger premises above H J Moogh's drug store. He will share offices with Dr Karcher. Entrance on Galena Street. Both phones listed as No 84.
In Social Circles, Miss Clariasa Petit and Armour D. Cox, both notable Freeport residents, wed at the parsonage of the First M. E. Church with Rev. G C McCaskill officiating. The couple plans a stay abroad and will reside in the Arcade addition after June 25.
Mrs Lillian Brown and her daughter Miss Lillian travel with several relatives to Lena on Wednesday morning to attend the marriage of Miss Lula Brown and Earl Meyers. The ceremony is set for Wednesday at 8 p.m. at the bride's uncle Peter Seise's home officiated by Rev O J Price of Freeport Baptist church with attendants Miss Lillian Ackenbach and Miss Susie Meyers from the city and Peter and Ade Seise from Lena.
Tomorrow afternoon a wedding will take place at 3 o clock for Miss Etta Huenke Meier and L E Beckmire. The ceremony will be at the home of the bride s mother Mrs Nettie Huenkemeier 325 Stephenson street conducted by Rev H L Moore of the First Presbyterian church.
The marriage of Miss Milvye Dorn of Orangeville and Edgar C. Fells of Winslow is announced for Wednesday afternoon at the home of Miss Dorn’s parents Mr and Mrs George Dorn of Orangeville.
Members of Freeport Saenger bund will be guests of Rockford Germania Gesang Verein at a concert and dance scheduled for Tuesday evening June 18.
St Margaret’s guild of Grace Episcopal Church plans a dancing party tomorrow evening at Lexington Hall. The charity event aims to raise funds for church programs.
Thursday evening at the Freeport club an informal card and dancing party will be held for members and their ladies. The gathering promises light refreshments and a relaxed social atmosphere.
Y M C A board met to consider ending the $1 initiation fee for new members and removing the one month extension for members who recruit new ones. Secretary Smedley said pledges are near completion and debt clearance is expected soon. The new committees show strong progress for the year, with the social committee meeting that evening. Smedley plans a trip to Bloomington and Virginia, visiting Jamestown exposition, with Buffin covering his duties while away.
Norfolk Va June 11 Several men of wide prominence addressed the National Editorial association on the convention's second day John H K Junkin of Sterling Kansas gave the president's address Jacob Riis and Joseph Medill McCormick spoke and Addison B Burk led a memorial service The day closed with editors touring the exposition sights
The genuine Nurses' Slippers are sold only at the E. and W. S. KE. AZ. Price is 1.60 dollars for a six bundle package.
The Daily Journal offers home delivery across the city at a rate of ten cents per week.
A concise note reports Pepe Pert completing shoe repair work promptly at a local shop. The brief confirms timely service and a finished repair, reflecting routine small business activity in the neighborhood.
June events include St Margaret's guild dancing party and Morgan recital at First Presbyterian. A baccalaureate sermon at First M. B. Church honors high school graduates. June 18–19 features a high school class play in the assembly room, June 20 is commencement, June 2 graduating exercises at the high school building, and June 27 the Y P C U convention of the Northern Illinois conference at TU B church.
From Our Own Correspondent Ridott June 10 mentions Charles Wiler and family moving near Farwell's bridge. Rev and Mrs Heinmiller of Freeport visit George Heilman. Clara and Ada Hunt stay in Urbana. Crienke family from Freeport visit A Krienke. Ridott crowds travel to Rockford. Susie Heilman attends Woman's Missionary meeting in Freeport. John Anderson of Minneapolis visits brother Oscar and family. Various visits among Shockey, Bitner, Ferguson, Lincoln, Kurtz, Deery, Crosby and others in Freeport and Ridott. Vivian Brown visits Chicago. W T Lamb trips to Waddams Grove.
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