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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1906
Page
4
If you seek headwear savings, visit the millinery department where notable bargains greet shoppers. The focus is on college girl hats and related headwear with noteworthy price reductions.
Seventy percent sold Meyer Addition between Carroll and Float streets with High street crossing. Two years since platting 42 lots sold and 17 houses erected. Remaining 29 lots offered at low prices on terms to $50 down and $10 monthly at 5 percent interest. Sewer gas water mains and cement walks included. Inquire at once.
Regular mid week service at the Baptist church tonight at 7 o clock includes baptism. Members who named the church as their preference in recent meetings and those seeking a church home are urged to attend. Tomorrow evening chorus practice for young people and singers is set for 7 80.
Requests flood the Freeport High School Alumni Association banquet as most meal covers are booked. Prospective guests must notify Walter Prender at the State Bank by tomorrow afternoon to aid caterers. Class of 1905 members urged to attend and help recruit new members and ensure a successful event.
J J Dowling fell from a ladder on the jail roof while repairing a chimney. He struck his head on the sidewalk corner and sustained severe cuts. he was unconscious briefly but is now improving and able to be out again.
The Christian Endeavor society of the Second Presbyterian Church met for a regular monthly business meeting and social at the home of Misses Emma and Kathryn Voss on Liberty Street. A large turnout attended, with a social hour and refreshments afterward. The group planned an experience social in the church parlors for the evening of June 26.
Trinity Church announces a 7 o clock meeting for Sunday school teachers followed by the regular prayer service. New converts are invited to attend. Next Sunday is accession day and those wishing to unite with the church should be present. A warm spiritual atmosphere and inspiring singing are expected.
Members of the G I A to the B of L E Division 290 hosted a reception yesterday afternoon for Mrs. TS. A. Kyle, their delegate to the Memphis convention. A convention report was read and other business discussed. At six, the ladies gave a supper to their husbands.
Mrs. E D Palmer visited Rockford to see her son Fred Palmer who was injured weeks ago when a runaway threw him from a buggy. He is rapidly improving and hopes to resume duties soon.
Fragmented notice lists several individuals with towns and ages including William J Brice Freeport 22 Josephine Hettinger Freeport 22 A Whitehead Somerset 68 Emma M Shelp Freeport 28 Milton P Treat Clinton Wis 68 Anna Peck Freeport 65.
Members wishing to attend the banquet at the Masonic temple Friday evening June 22 must pay dues and secure tickets immediately. Graduates who are not members and plan to join the association must pay their dues at once to Walter Pfender at the State Bank.
Sheriff of Jo Davis County Galena issues alert to look for several men after a wholesale burglary last evening in Nora. Three general stores were entered and a considerable amount of booty stolen.
At the Y P S meeting in St John’s church parlors last evening a hayrack party was decided for Miss Louise Schmertman’s home west of the city on Friday evening June 22.
Oliver Miller faced Magistrate Bentley on the milk ordinance charge, fined $25 with costs totaling $31.75. He appealed the ruling and said he will fight the case.
Increase in population greets the community as Mr and Mrs Archibald Youngs welcome a baby girl. Grandfather Judge O E Heard shares in the joy and passes out cigars as the family celebrates.
In the circuit court today Mrs. Caroline Hannie was granted a divorce from Frederick Hannie.
Frank Peters transfers lots 8 and 12 in block 2 of Waddell's addition to Henry Mideke for 3650 dollars, per recorded notice.
Anna Eberle is confined to home due to illness as reported in local notices.
Frances Heitzman Tracy wife of William Tracy dies at 38:45 this morning at No Wyandotte street. Born July 10 1880 she lived in Freeport all her life and was a member of St Josephs church. Survived by husband three children William Agnes Joseph mother Mrs Elizabeth Heitzman four sisters and two brothers. Funeral arrangements pending.
The board of supervisors adjourned after a June meeting voting 12 to 10 to approve the curbing bill for the court house lawn. Costs totaled 243.15 for curbing and 45.75 for sodding and repairs. The vote listed 12 in favor and 10 against, plus authorization for the poor farm committee to install a gas plant.
Local notices announce a prayer meeting at Embury church at 7 30 pm and a special service for youth from 7 to 7 30 pm with confirmation prep. New members will be received next Sunday at English Lutheran. Col Frank O Lowden of Oregon is slated to speak at the Carroll county Old Settlers reunion in August, likely between the 14th and 24th.
Footwear advice from The Ek. & W. Clothing House promotes trying on Canary Weel Hug Oxfords before shopping elsewhere.
Father Kalvelage was ordained in St. Louis and assigned to the Kansas diocese. A large Shannon delegation attended the ceremony and supper at St. Francis hospital followed the sermon. Kalvelage plans to move on to St. Louis for a potential parish assignment.
A list of high school and rural school events scheduled from June to July. Includes senior class play, commencement exercises, junior and senior basketball, alumni association briquet, and rural school graduations with locations such as High School assembly rooms, First Presbyterian church, and Masonic temple.
Gheordi Lichtenberger and Sons announce they have purchased the Katzemeler and Matz meat market at 125 Galena Street Freeport. George Lichtenberger, veteran of fifty years serving the community, pledges high quality fresh salted and smoked meats and thanks old customers while inviting new patrons to call on them.
Tensions rise between Freeport police and the board of supervisors over expense bills for state cases. Officers say they must arrest and serve warrants under state law, yet the board withholds most payments, citing authority limits. Several officers report minimal reimbursements and many bills ignored, prompting officers to handle fewer county cases and causing public inconvenience.
W. T. Rawleigh was confined to his home after a buggy overturn on Douglas avenue. Riding with Chas. Kimple, the saddle horse bolted toward Whistler street, throwing Rawleigh to the ground and causing bruises and a general shakeup. Kimple escaped injury as the buggy and harness were damaged and the horse remained unscratched.
Fragmented notice items show job seeks and sales. A request for a second cook at a Senate hotel lists John M. Wise of Freeport as a contact. An ad for gray horses and workers invites inquiries by phone or mail at 87 blue or Stephenson street.
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