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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1907
Page
2
Rev C W McCaskill urged Freeport High School graduates to seek a higher life purpose beyond wealth. He warned that money taints work and argued true greatness lies in character, faith, and service, not possessions.
Miss Mamie Loftus of Dixon visits Freeport friends and relatives, with many local guests returning from Winslow, Chicago, or Orangeville. Notables include Fr. Kettenhoffen traveling to Chicago, Genevieve Birmingham visiting Park avenue, and George Kohl, born 1818, noting decades of Journal subscription. Several entries recount returns from trips to Dubuque, Des Moines, and Ft. Dodge, IA.
Water rents are due at the Freeport Water Co office at 194 Van Buren St by July 1 1907. A ten percent discount applies to all bills paid in full by that date. The office will stay open evenings from June 24 through July 1 inclusive.
John Garrett of Neath Mills North Carolina reports a forty year walking stick owner healed by Bucklin’s Arnica Salve after treatments failed. Guaranteed for piles burns and more by Joseph Emmert druggists at 25 cents.
A 56 year old Freeport farmer, retired and well educated, seeks a sober religious wife from the Chicago YWCA in a public proposal via the Tribune. Mrs. Davidson, YWCA superintendent, confirms reception of the letter and notes 400 women may respond, with town women watching for news of a potential match.
Lena June 17 Mrs J H Rife entertained many friends yesterday. Miss Ruby Stahl and Leona Sheppey came from Hieroy to visit Mrs Mary Stahl. Clifford Erb stayed from Rockford for the weekend. Miss Mayme Yarger visited her brother in Galena. Mrs Margaret Welty came from Nora. Mrs Wyman Roe is ill at home. J R Inman paused en route from Manchester IA to Spencer VA, visiting Miss Mildred Musser. Knights of Pythias memorial services at Baptist church were well attended with a flower-filled cemetery procession. Mrs Dell DeGraff and children visited her mother from Freeport. Haubach family visited relatives at Waddams. Sue L Wilson left for Champaign Ill to attend summer term at state university. Beulah Shoesmith sails for Europe from Boston Wednesday. Mrs A W Green and son go to Rockford then Beloit for an extended visit. Sadie Wilson leaves for home near Fiaua. Lou Liphart lost a valuable horse near Dr Salter’s home as it bolted and died opposite George Cook’s place. likely a broken blood vessel.
A meeting of the General George Washington Garrison K of G is announced for tomorrow evening. A good attendance of members is desired.
Letter from Geo H Parris of Cedar Grove Me says after suffering with liver and kidney troubles he tried Electric Bitters. One bottle gave relief, three bottles cured him completely. Guaranteed for stomach liver and kidney issues by Joseph Emmert Drugist at 60c.
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