Pleasant Hill County Notes of Deaths and Social Events
Deaths and personals from Pleasant Hill and nearby towns recount a hospital operation for Mrs. Martin Murphy, a family wedding in Beloit, lawn parties, visits, and local happenings. Several injuries occur, including a horse accident and a saw mill hand cut. School closes with Miss Blanche Masters reengaged, and Farmers’ picnic shifts to Damascus on June 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Hill
Martin Murphy
St. Francis Hospital
Freeport
Thomas Kohl
Beloit
Maude Brown
Charles Alston
Waddams Center
Henry Gassman
John Murphy
Henry Koppien
McConnell
Bert Snyder
George Holmes
Bert Batchelder
Stockton
Joshua Sisson
Id. Kohl
Daniel Robinson
Farmer Smith
Winslow
Stephen Rigney, Jr
Winston Bennett
Scioto
Charles van Sickle
Fairview
George Sprague
Lena
Blanche Masters
Nellie
Guy Murphy
Kostenbacher
Florence Shank
E. L. Snyder
Louis Kuhlman
Louisa
Barbara Nuss
Nuss
Damascus
Local chatter from Baileyville and nearby communities
Baileyville notes quiet week of visitors and travels as residents attend mission feasts, church services, picnics, and graduations. City folk from Freeport German Valley and Mt. Morris visit, with Mary Greger in Chicago and several outings to Forreston, Belmond and Harper. A barn raising, funeral, and medical care for a cut foot are also recorded among the town’s social mix.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baileyville
Mary Greger
Chicago
Hiram Fosha
Frank Laung
Forreston
German Valley
Ralph van Deest
Simon Wabbena
van Ningen
Litte de Wall
Harper
Almo Myers
Overfield
John Beckfold
Freeport
Andrew Schoonhoven
Forreston High School
Byer
St. Louis
James Busker
Joseph Deane
William Doven
Dravel
Belmond
Iowa
Rev. Miller
May Miller
Elizabeth Kerr
Gazena Wilhelms
Warmer weather noted in Everts correspondence
From Our Own Correspondent Everts June 15 records a string of social visits and travel notes. Mrs Dammann of Freeport returns home after a few days with relatives. Miss Mabel Gartman of Wisconsin vacationing with grandparents Haire. Families and neighbors are listed with brief visit details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eleroy
Eugene
Carlton Mueller
Freeport
F. H. Biesemeier
Elsie Hartman
W. M. Shippy
Dorothy Davis
Mast Dubuque
T. Turner
Fred Miller
N. Amendt
North Grove
Ralph
Florence Guinter
Guhm
Loran
Fred Flugel
Ruby Stahl
Lena
Anna Hawke
Everts
Dammann
Mabel Gartman
Wisconsin
Haire
F. Gund
Fred Wagner
Christ Fischer
Fred Schipper
J. Wes
Charmed at Recital by Mrs. Butler's Pupils
A large audience praised the piano pupils of Mrs. Herbert Butler in a recital highlighting serious classical works. The program featured mainly great classics, with Mrs. Butler's strong tone and accurate technique drawing praise. Mr. and Mrs. Butler conclude the season at the auditorium Wednesday, then depart for Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Butler
Butler
Auddence
Mrs. Butler
McDowell
Suhyth
Hey
Chicago
Canada
Centennial Picnic at the Cliffs Draws Attendees
From Our Own Correspondent on June 15 Centennial reports a school picnic at the cliffs attended by both young and old with tables present and activity noted.
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the Cliffs
Real Estate Transfers Listed From Local Records
Louis Dickes transfers part lots 10 and 11 block 8 Gull egu's addition for 750 dollars. Helen M Atkinson to Elmer E Clawson by executor deed lot 8 block 1 Lincoln boulevard subdivision. Scioto Creamery Co to J H Britt part section 11 Harlem town for 750 dollars. Ellen Benson et al to James B Tigen part section 6 Lancaster town for 5402 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Dickes
John F. Haller
Gullegu
Helen M. Atkinson
Elmer E. Clawson
Lincolln Boulevard
Scioto Creamery Co
J. H. Britt
Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery Endures Popularity
In this testimonial style ad, Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery is praised as a long standing, honest medicine with known ingredients. It is claimed to aid weak stomach liver and blood issues while contrasting it with inferior substitutes and warning against Dr. Pierce’s Prescription as a cure-all for women. The piece notes the product’s enduring high sales and lack of alcohol in the tonic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Pierce
Missionary meeting to unite Freeport churches
Tomorrow evening at 7:30 in Embury Methodist church a union service of Freeport Methodist churches will feature Rev. George Heber Jones. Jones, recently a general conference delegate from Korea, is renowned for foreign missions and revival work. All members and sister churches are welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Embury Methodist Church
Freeport Methodism
George Heber Jones
Baltimore
Korea
Jones
Freeport Graduate William Dunn Honors at Princeton
William Dunn son of Rev. C. E. Dunn and his wife graduated from Freeport High School four years ago. He completed studies at Princeton University on June 10 with high honors in English. He ranks among eighteen honor men in a class of 250.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Dunn
Rev
C. E. Dunn
First Presbyterian Church of
Freeport
Philadelphia
Princeton University
W C T U Meeting at YMCA Parlors This Thursday
The regular meeting of the W C T U is set for Thursday afternoon at 3 o'clock in YMCA parlors. Mrs Mary H Hunt will introduce Scientific Temperance Instruction in the Public Schools, followed by The Problem in Illinois. Special music will be performed. all are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary H. Hunt
Ilinois
ATL
Pattison and Joliet Campaign Tour
Douglas Pattison, Democratic gubernatorial candidate, addressed a Chicago audience at the Iroquois Club last night. He is due in Joliet this afternoon at 4, will meet leaders until 6, then speak at 8 on current issues in the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas Pattison
Chicago
Joliet
Coyle Family Welcomes Baby Girl in Minot
Mr. and Mrs. John J. Coyle formerly of Freeport now live in Minot North Dakota announced the birth of a daughter on Friday. Mrs. Coyle is formerly Gertrude Loos daughter of Mr and Mrs N B Loos of this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Coyle
Freeport
Minot
N. D
Coyle
Gertrude Loos
N. B. Loos
Memorial for Mrs Stover at Baptist church arsonage
All members of the Baptist church and congregation are invited to the arsonage at 8 Lincoln avenue on Friday June 19 at 8 o clock. A memorial tablet to Mrs Stover will be placed in the parsonage.
Sick and Afflicted in Local Briefs
The condition of D. A. McMillan, ill for ten days, is reported to be much worse today. Leo Winters underwent an operation at St. Francis hospital this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. A. McMillan
Leo Winters
St. Francis Hospital
Motor Car to Hawthorne Delivers Local Officials
One of the new Stover motor cars left this morning for Hawthorne carrying Measra Glaw Richards and Duckwitz from the Illinois Central local offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stover
Hawthorne
Measra
Glaw, Richards
Duckwitz
Tlinois Central
Delinquent Tax List Cleared Sale Continues Daily
All property on the delinquent tax list has been sold but the sale will be continued from day to day for a while in case anything else should show up.
Licensed to Wed. Gillespie and Ostendorf Pair in Rock Run
A wedding notice lists Robert F. Gillespie of Freeport and Trene Ostendorf of Rock Run along with Frank Wizard, Luella Frost, and others in Argyle area, showing licensed nuptials for the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert F. Gillespie
Freeport
Trene Ostendorf
Rock Run
Frank Wizard
Freep
Luella Frost
Argyle
Dee Beeen Tecons
Jury Discharged After Court Session
Circulécourt was in session long enough this morning to enter a few chancery orders and discharge the petit jury for the term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circulécourt
Petit Jury
Pay Car South Leaves City by Train 123
The Jilinoig Central pay car, which was in the city yesterday, departed this morning for the south aboard train 123.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jilinoig Central
Card of Thanks from GoochnauR Family
The GoochnauR family expresses gratitude to those who offered support and assistance during their bereavement. Your kindness and condolences are deeply appreciated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goochnaur Family
Golden Meadow Develops to Sell 24000 Acre Louisiana Land
The Golden Meadow Developing company directors meeting in Wilcoxon building to approve selling Lafourche Parish property about 60 miles west of New Orleans. The 24000 acre tract, largely owned by Freeporters, was bought via Junk and Nickles. Canal plans are abandoned. private sale failed. property to be sold to highest bidder on July 14 at public sale on the site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golden Meadow
J. M. Jeffrey
Clinton, Il
A. J. Thurston
Mendota
B. H. Wedderman
W. F. Mattler
Gibson City
H. J. Smith
Chicago
E. McSherry
Louis Dickes
Wilcoxon
Lafourche Parish
New Orleans
Junk & Nickles
Clinton, NL
Miss Martha Sandmeier Weds Charles Stange in Milwaukee
Miss Martha Sandmeier and Charles Stange were married today in Milwaukee. Stange is a well liked barber with many warm friends in Freeport and vicinity. The bride is described as attractive and amiable, and well wishers extend blessings for a happy married life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Sandmeier
Charles Stange
Milwaukee
Stange
Freeport
Irene Truesdell and Boyd Lawver to Marry Tonight
The marriage will be solemnized this evening at eight o'clock at the bride’s parents home on Beaver street. Rev. F J Bate rector of Grace church will officiate. Sixty guests expected, many from out of town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irene Truesdell
Boyd Lawver
George Truesdell
Beaver Street
F.J. Bate
Grace Church
Ryan Hall Nuptials This Evening At Home Ceremony
Miss Maybelle Ryan will wed Wallace Hall tomorrow at six in a home ceremony performed by Rev. H. M. Markley. The wedding takes place at the Ryan residence, 41 Bailey Avenue, the home of Mr. and Mrs. T. B. Ryan.
Imperialism of Truth at Embury church meeting
Last evening at Embury M E church the Men's League held its regular monthly meeting with a strong turnout. Rev. Emerson of the Christian church delivered a stirring address on the Imperialism of Truth, arguing that truth dominates across religious scientific political realms despite opposition. The program included a Schumann quartet and light refreshments, with committees appointed for fall duties and no meetings in July and August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Embury M. E
Men's League
H. O. Chapman
H. H. Hewitt
Mr. Emerson
The
Christian Church
League
Schumann Quartette
Lght
C. A. Hoefer
F. Rehbeck
J. H. Richardson
G. Mallory
Chester Kinley
H. A. Meierkort
Th. H. Stahl
W. C. Dick
Walter Smith
K. Evans
H. A. Hillmer
R. Laible
Paul Haight
Aug. Johnson
J. Templemeier
SA Bachelor's Romance Tonight at High School Play
Invitation night for the High school play A Bachelor's Romance. No tickets sold. Those with invitations welcome. Students have put in hard work rehearsing and an excellent rendition is expected.
Trinity Brotherhood Meeting Social at New Church
The newly organized Brotherhood of Trinity church will host a social gathering at the church tonight at 8 o'clock. Rev. J. G. Finkenbeiner of Chadwick NL will deliver the main address. Refreshments will be served and a large attendance of men is expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Brotherhood
Brotherhood of Trinity Church
J. G. Finkenbeiner
Chadwick
Everts Will Case Up In Circuit Court
The Everts will case was heard in circuit court this morning and after arguments the judge admitted the will to probate.
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Everts Will
Daily Journal Delivery Info Emphasized
The Daily Journal is offered to all city parts at ten cents a week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Daily Journal
7 Rent House and Baro On Carroll and Empire Sts
Listings describe 2nd floor space with 3 rooms over Mc Nawara's shoe store at Carroll and Empire Streets and a photo gallery with 3 rooms on the 3rd floor opposite the Monument at John Stoskopf.
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Baro, Carroll and Empire Sts
McNawara
John Stoskopf
Lddlw
Knights of Pythias Elect Officers in Freeport Lodge
Freeport lodge No. 452 Knights of Pythias elected officers at last night's meeting. Chancellor Commander A. O. Art, Vice Chancellor F. Gray, Prelate F. Mayer, Master of Work C. Durham, Master of Arms K. R. Leekly, Keeper of Records and Seal A. P. Scramore, Master of Finance J. O. James, Master of Exchequer C. F. Kuehter, Inner Guard H. Brinkman, Outer Guard F. Southwick, Representative to Grand Lodge J. J. Jamen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knighhs
Pythias
Freeport Lodge
Knights of Pythias
A. O.art
F. Gray
F. Mayer
C. Durham
Atmsa
K. R. Leekly
A. P. Scramore
J. O. James
C. F. Kuehter
H. Brinkman
F. Southwick
Grand Lodge
J.J. Jamen
Bucklen's Arnica Salve Wins A Cure Claim
Tom Moore of Rural Route 1 Cochran Ga reports a bad instep sore healed after applying Bucklen's Arnica Salve. He says less than half of a 25 cent box produced a perfect cure. Sold under guarantee at Jos Hmmert's drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Moore
Cochran
Bucklen
Jos
Proposals for Coal by Freeport School Board
Bids for 725 tons of anthracite coal to supply Freeport District No. 145 schools will be received by the Committee on Supplies until 12 m on Thursday June 18 1908. The committee reserves the right to reject any or all bids. C A McNamara chairman. 6 l id lw
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Freeport
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F. A. Read
W.J. Young & Co
Opp
Freaport Loan
Stephenson Street
W. R. Manstretp
Galena St
Freeport Laundry
Otto Wagner
Galena Street
Hermsmeier
Lennox Soap
Heinz
California
Northwest
Hackney
Wm Walton Neph Clothing Department
Miss Laible
Dakota
Henry Kahl
Grundy Center
Piederit
Fr. Sandmeller
Allen Phillips
Stock
Charles Miche
William Rosenstiel
John
M. E
W.C. T. U. Meeting
Pattison
Louisiana
Truesdell-Lawver
W. Emerson
Men's League of
Embury Church
Bankers Reserve Life Association
G. BE. Harvell
1St Presbyterian
Journal
C. A. McNamara
Jerolfe
Pharmacy
Akdim
Raymond & Bain
Ellsworth & Ross
Edw. Allington
Freeport, Ti
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