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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1906

Page

4

The College Girl Hat Craze Expands in Gray Tan White

The latest fashion trend, The College Girl Hat, arrives in gray tan and white colors. The chic headwear spotlights youthful style and city shop displays.

Millinery Department Offers Savings on Hats

White Duck and Outing Hats advertised in the millinery department with promises of savings worth considering for headwear shoppers.

Fine Lots on Finest Terms in Freeport Meyer Addition

Versatile notice promoting 29 remaining lots in the Meyer Addition between Carroll and Float streets with High street crossing. It notes 42 lots sold and 17 modern houses built in just over two years and offers $50 down and $10 monthly payments at 5 percent interest, including sewer gas water mains and cement walks. Inquiries welcomed.

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Young Priest Artman Celebrates First Mass at St Francis

Rev Father Henry Artman, recently ordained, celebrated his first mass at St Francis hospital chapel. Visitors from many towns attended as sermons were given in English and German. A banquet followed. Artman is a native of Elizabeth and has a brother who died recently.

Father Henry Artman St. Francis’ Hospital Father Artman St. Joseph's Church Artman Father Shanahan Galena Father Michael Joliet Sisters of the Hospital Elizabeth St. Minrod’s Seminary Indiana Wolfgarden Stockton Frank Kalvvelage St. Louis C. Kalvelage Nilles and Griffin Frank Kalveluge Father Kulvelage St. Joseph’s Parish

Miss Marion Hineline Leaves St. Francis Hospital Today

Sick and Afflicted, Miss Marion Hineline was able to leave St. Francis hospital today.

Marion Hineline St. Francis Hospital

Arrange Banquet High School Junior Class Details

Preparation for the High school Junior class banquet on Monday evening June 18 in the gym nears completion. Clara Ryan will be toast mistress. Three junior and three senior speakers have topics, with lists of decor, programs, ushers, and waitstaff coordinated by named committees and leaders.

Bainquet Clara Ryan William Elis Lashelle Genevieve’ Moore Quincy Jones Frances Watson F. H Walter Nolting Alma Vaupel Helen Leitzell Chas. Sullivan John Grant Mildred Rosenstell Louetta Henderks Edward Allen Vera Frey Ruth Saucerman Marjorie Verbeck Lonetta Henderks Mildred Rosenstiel Mildred Barshinger Grace Holmes Laura Cowley Lucile Kelley Helen Burkhard Charles Dawson Hubert Dutsman Howard Patton Charles Sullivan Fred Liebertrau Dwight Smith Floyd Chase Ruby Carl Lina Steenrod Hazel Hill Irene McSherry Emily Jungkunz Grace Peck Leta Best Irma Rowland Blanch Irwin Mercedes Moritz

Lena Budget Scene Highlights Local Social Guests

Mr and Mrs Frank Montague of Fresno visit Lena and relatives while Rev C W Baker attends a ministerial meeting in Dixon. Senaites attend Freeport circus but parade disappoints. Blanch Maud Altenburn and Herman R Court marry at Altenburn home with Rev R L Griffin officiating. Court to stay in New Orleans after August. Edith Jaffoe and son visit Milledgeville before returning to Red Cloud. Mrs M B Evans returns to Elery after visiting Hattie Daughenbaugh. George Staver and others attend Altenbern Court wedding in Freeport.

Ena Frank Montague Fresno Cal G. M. Holley Lena Geo. Footit Nora Anna Diggs C. W. Baker Dixon Freeport Blanch Maud Altenburn Herman R. Court New Orleans Louis Altenburn R. L. Griffin Scales Mound Blanch Ruby Altenburn Court Bane Edith Jaffoe Red Cloud Neb Rudy Richard Milledgeville M. BE. Evans Eleroy Hattie Daughenbaugh George Staver al. Balz Fred Altenbern Kennison C. A. Kinley

Local Newsmakers and Disturbances in Town

Jack Caldwell of Chicago trans acted business here today. Mrs John Knefi returns to Janesville after visiting friends. Roy Richards of Woodmanse shops injured today by machinery breaking and striking him in the face. A deep gash attended by Dr W B Peck. F R Murphy of Hall Claire Wis guest of W H Fox. Murphy's home joins Fox's. he is a mail clerk on the Northwestern from Chicago to Elroy. Walter Vautsmeier leaves for West Point to begin four years under Uncle Sam guidance. Vautsmeier was appointed cadet from this district after highest average in the competitive exam.

Roy Richards Woodmanse W. B. Peck F.R. Murphy Hall Claire Wis W. H. Fox Mr. Murphy Mr. Fox Uncle Sam Northwestern Chicago Elroy Walter Vautsmeier United States Military Academy West Point Vautsmeier

Mystic Shrine Session Concludes First Day Meeting

The 32nd annual Imperial Council session of the Ancient Arabic Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine closed its first day at the Medinah temple in Chicago with a ceremonial gathering. About 2,000 members attended as reports were read and Imperial Potentate Henry A. Collins of Toronto delivered the address. Installations of new officers awaited this morning. St Louis delegates hope H F Niedringhaus will be elected outer guard. Imperial Btnt Imperial Banner holder Alvah P Clayton of St Joseph to succeed Collins. Next meeting likely in Los Angeles with city pledge to raise 50 000 for entertainment, backing Louisville and St Paul’s bid. they withdrew yesterday.

Imperial Council Mystic Shrine New Medinah Temple Dearborn Avenue Walton Place Henry A. Collins Toronto Canada St. Louis H. F. Niedringhaus

West Freeport to Brick-Pave Harlem and Burchard Streets

After several meetings the West Freeport village board voted to brick pave Harlem avenue and Burchard place. Improvement follows two-year beautification efforts and will start after preliminary steps, with Burchard at eighteen feet wide and Harlem at twenty eight feet wide. Bids will be advertised in a few days and work to begin promptly.

West Freeport Harlem Avenue Burchard Place Board of Local Improvements Stephenson Street Lincoln Avenue Harlem

Freeport baseball set for four games in La Crosse

Freeport of the Wisconsin State League departs at 8:45 PM over the Illinois Central for Dubuque to change cars and Burlington to La Crosse. They open a four game series tomorrow afternoon against the La Crosse team. The rivalry is noted, and four close games are anticipated. The Freeport club, in good form, hopes to return next Monday with a majority of wins. Manager Hawley praised local treatment and hints at plan to “rub it in” upon return.

Freeport Ilinois Central Dubuque Burlington la Crosse Wis Hawley Freeport Club Hig Beleve

Picnic for Freeport folks at Oakdale fark

Freeport residents attend a community picnic today hosted at Oakdale fark by the German Baptist Sunday school of Baileyville.

Freeport Oakdale Fark German Baptist Sunday School of Baileyville

Ladies enjoy afternoon at 284 Douglas Avenue

Misses Catherine and Margaret Hill host a small gathering for several ladies from 8 to 6 this afternoon at their home 284 Douglas avenue. Two ash trees cut at Gray Me were unusually large and aged the larger 2 feet 10 inches in diameter with 118 grains the other 2 feet 6 inches through and 110 grains. The timber will be made into shovel handles, each leaving the age of the tree stumped in the wood.

Catherine Margaret Hill Douglas Avenue Gray Wlielh

Clean Inside People Reflect Health and Clarity

The text suggests that people who are clean inside will look and act with energy and clear thinking. It mentions Hollister's Rocky Mountain Isa as a product that "makes" clean people, and includes phrases like pace to Tea or Tablets and names Joseph Minnie Pb.

Hollister Rocky Mountain Isa Joseph Minnie

Kre' and Patent Colt Oxfords at Staver and Co

Local retailer Staver and Co advertises boys and youths oxfords in Kre and Patent Colt styles priced for the back-to-school season. Availability highlighted in the shop’s latest ad.

Oxfords Kre Staver & CO

Bargain in young man's go at Bix watch sale

A fragment notes a deal on a 12 size watch at Bix, with a mention of A. W. Ford & Son. Details are incomplete but indicate a local bargain setting and a seller name.

Bix A. W. Ford & Son

Katzempler Metz Market Purchase Announcement

Public notice declares the Katzempler Metz market at 125 Galena Street has been bought by Groman Lichtenberger and Son. George Lichtenberger, senior partner, has long served Freeport and vicinity, promising high standards and continued service to old customers with future rental availability.

Otto Schubert Katzempler & Metz Galena Street Groman Lichten Barger & Son Galena St

Canary Heel Hug' Oxfords Promoted by E. & W. Clothing House

An advertisement urges readers to try on Canary Heel Hug' Oxfords at The E. & W. Clothing House before shopping elsewhere. The brief promo highlights fit and pocketbook value for customers evaluating footwear options.

E. & W. Clothing House

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College Girl Simmer F. A. Read A.C. Wanner Swift Boston White Star Henry St. Francis Lena Budget Jack Caldwell John Knefi Janesville Ant West Freeport Village Board Baseball Wright &Co’s G. A. Rogers Stephenson St Dairy “Journal Union Loan & Building Association Iil South Galena Ave Wanten B. Herlocker Pattison Pattison&Kryder Typewriter Gard Sittowagner Mason & Hamlin Conover, Cable Kingsbury Wellington Albertson & Stemm New York Hotel Cable Company Pianos New Columbia San Felice W. Harden
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