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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1908

Page

8

Charming Wedding At Grace Episcopal Church Ceremony

Miss Magdalene Eberle and Frank Anderson wed Tuesday evening in a formal ceremony conducted by the Grace Episcopal rector at St Joseph's Church. Attendees included friends from Chicago Fond du Lac and Wisconsin, with a reception of roses and ferns within the transformed home. The couple plan residence in Greenfield Massachusetts with the groom's profession as a lawyer.

Irene Truesdell Boyd Ellsworth George C. Truesdell Beaver Street Frederick J. Bate Trace Hmpiscopal Church Truesdell Harriet Sweeney Fond du Lac Wis Harry Sawyer Harvard Lawver Greenfield Mass Lawyer New England Box Company Caroline Robinson Bridgeport Mich Charles Robinson Harbor Springs W. W. Smythe, Jr Chicago T. J. Caldwell Eugene Sweeney Harriet Margaret Sweeney Harriet J. Robinson Grass Valley Cal Emma Schulte Madison Kittie Bligh Nelle Loudendeck Coldwater Lashelle Aurelia Frank Cowley Binkley Cherokee Ilowa Ill Ethel Merrifield Batavia Thos. Olsen DeKalb

Andersons Wed in Morning Ceremony at St Josephs

The couple married at 7 30 AM in St Josephs Catholic church with Rev Kalva officiating. Attendants Miss Dorothy Hagedorn and William Eberle. Reception at the bride’s parents home 56 Elk Street followed by dinner. After a honeymoon they will reside on Chicago Street after July 1.

Magdalene Eberle Frank Anderson St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Father Kalvalege Dorothy Hagedorn William Eberle Thomas Eberie Elk Street Helen Anderson Neiman Mamie Hagedorn Florence Neiman Freeport St. Joseph’s Parochial School St. Joseph's Church Xroom George Anderson Ilinois Central Milwaukee Chicago Street

White Shrine Ceremonial At Ma sonic Temple June 18

The summer ceremonial of Caper naum Shrine No 4 White Shrine of Jerusalem will be at Ma sonic temple Thursday evening June 18. A business session at 4 pm asks petitions for the degrees to be in the secretary's hands. Banquet at 6 pm in the temple banquet hall. Program includes business meeting social hour supper and ceremonial session. Candidates must be present at 7 30 pm to avoid delay.

Capernaum Shrine No White Shrine of Jerusalem Masonic Temple Temple

Picnic of National Protective Legion at Forest Park

Members of the local lodge enjoyed a Forest Park picnic yesterday with about 74 attendees. Dinner and supper were served and the afternoon was devoted to games. In the evening a large bonfire drew picnickers who told stories and sang songs.

The National Protective Legion Forest Park

Miss Mabelle Ryan Will Wed Wallace Hall Tonight

One of June's notable weddings occurs at 6 o'clock this evening as Miss Mabelle Ryan marries Mr Wallace Hall. Rev HH OM Markley of Second Presbyterian will perform the ceremony at the Ryan family home 44 Bailey Avenue, hosted by the couple's parents Mr and Mrs T S Ryan.

Mabelle Ryan Wallace Hall HH. OM. Markley Second Presbyterian Church Miss Ryan Mrs. T. S. Ryan Bailey Ave

Entertain Young People at Mrs Piper's Home Honor Emma Schmitt

Mrs CG Fred Piper and Miss Lu ella Boedeker hosted a gathering on Carroll street for Miss Emma Schmitt, soon to be married. The lively amusements and refreshments showcased the hosts as gracious entertainers for the young party.

Fred Piper Luella Boedeker

County Cullings From Our Own Correspondent Davis June 16

Davis notes no Fourth celebration as city band Mor ris contract secures Freeport performance. Many local visits and events include picnics at Cotherman’s dam and John Meinert’s woods, rail-move hopes for a special July 4 train, and various travels to Beloit Freeport Chicago and Alberta Canada.

Bolton News Notes and Local Happenings

Bolton reports a Chicago trip by Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Kyle and Miss Bertha Peck. An ice cream social by the W C T U is set for June 19 at the Best home. Local business changes include B. W. Janssen taking over the general store and L. B. Frey retiring.

Bolton C. E. Kyle Bertha Peck Chicago Harvey Best C. I. Warner B. W. Janssen Ll. B. Frey Jannssen Louis Volkers Bessie Scoville White John Luebbing August Hartman Shannon Edwin Burt

Local Notes From Rock Run Area on June Activities

From Our Own Correspondent. Rock Run June 15 warmers around here are busy cultivating corn. Mr Strutz of Pecatonica called on farmers last Friday. Newton Wolf hauled a large quantity of hay near Rock City last Wednesday. A Blimm and Mr Gleanan of Harrison are camping along Rock Run Creek this week. William Dorsey bought a new cream separator last week. William believes there is nothing like a cream separator. Mr George Brown of Freeport called on friends here Sunday.

Rock Run Strutz Pecatonica Newton Wolf Rock City A. Blimm Mr. Gleanan Harrison Rock Run Creek William Dorsey William George Brown Freeport

Winslow Social Roundup Notes Visitors and Callers

From Our Own Correspondent. McConnell June 16 Mrs A V Gage was a visitor in Winslow several days last week. Miss Carrie Scheider of Red Oak was a caller in town Monday. Mr Stephen Rigney of Damascus was in town Monday, Mr and Mrs George Kleckner were in town.

Freeport A. J. Kober Misa Meane Monay Royal O. D. Wells Homer Heckman Winslow W. J. Wachlin Peoria H. H. Heckman McConnell Marvin Price Chicago A. V. Gage Carrie Scheider Red Oak Stephen Rigney Damascus George Kleckner

Children Day Exercises Mark U B Church Event

From Our Own Correspondent Winneshiek June 15 children day exercises drew large attendance at the U B church Sunday evening. Miss Belle Mitchell of Zion City visits friends. Winneshiek school closed with a Mitchell grave picnic Friday. Miss Mabel Herbert of Freeport visits friends. Mr and Mrs Joseph Lapp welcome a baby girl. Harlen Brubaker Boyd Lieber and the Misses Orpha Fortner and Marie Johnson drove to Sterling Saturday. The annual Bible meeting for Lancaster township was held at the U B church Sunday morning by Mr Hanstine.

Adam Rheinigans A. M. Baker Amanda Wise Durand G. D. Sheckler Freeport Wesley Iox A. EB. Helmis Wm. Arnsmeier Chicago O. W. Kerr Land Co Minneapolis Richards Lena J. L. Weaver Melinda McHees Union Grove Wis Agnes Mack G. E. Smith Madison A. B. Cross Ashton Mertie Colorado C. O. R. Stabeck Beloit Beloit College Willie Markel Towa Lillie Schlamp Dakota John Kloster Henry Meier Rockford Ole Anderson Belooit Harry Flynn Davis Epplyanna Emerson Cross Baby Nekoma North Dakota K. O. Knudson W. E. Atchison O. W. Ixerr Land Co Alberta Canada Land Ridott, Davis and John Stouffer T. Haroldson Petit Jury Winneshiek U. B Belle Mitchell Zion City Mitchell Mabel Herbert Joseph Lapp Harlen Brubaker Boyd Lieber Orpha Fortner Marie Johnson Sterling Lancaster Township Myr. Hanstine

Wu Ting Fang Delivers Commencement Address

Minister Wu Ting Fang gave the commencement address at Towa University and later delivered an open air speech in the same city. He spoke on education and international understanding, drawing attendees from local and visiting communities.

Associated Press Towa City In Wu Ting Fang Towa University

Pittsburg Defeats Boston in Morning Game

The Associated Press reports in Boston on June 17 that Pittsburg defeated Boston 14 to 4 in a morning game.

Pittsburg Boston Associated Press

Birthday Party at Davis Marked Kanne Family Anniversary

William Kanne Jr of Schmidt Wachlin & Pfeiffer and his brother Ray travelled to Davis to honor the birthday anniversary of their mother Mrs. Wm. Kanne Sr. The visit celebrated the family event with relatives and friends attending.

Davis William Kanne, Jr Schmidt Wachlin & Pfeiffer Ray Kanne Wm. Kanne, Sr

Excelsior Lodge Masons to Confer F C Degree Friday

Excelsior lodge of Masons will meet in stated communication on Friday evening and confer the F. C. degree.

Excelsior Lodge of Masons

Golden Medical Discovery Promises Health From Roots

A vintage medical advertisement touts Golden Medical Discovery as a non secret remedy for tiredness headaches and digestive woes. It lists native roots Golden Seal Stone Black Cherrybark Queen's root Bloodroot and Mandrake as ingredients and cites doctors who allegedly endorse the formula. The text urges readers to send a postal card to Dr. Pierce in Buffalo NY for a free booklet and mentions Dr Pierce's Pleasant Pellets as a digestive aid.

Golden Medical R. Bartholow Phila IL. C. Wood Univ.of Pas Edwin M. Hale Hahnemanning College Chicago John King Jno M. Scudder M. D Laurence Johnson Dept. Univ. of N. Y Finley Fliingwood Materia Medica Bennett Medical College Chicago RB. V. Pierce Buffalo Pierce

Wedding at Rockton Joins Booth and Romney

Miss Esther Watts of Freeport attended the Monday evening wedding of Misa Eather Booth of Rockton to William Romney of Beloit. The ceremony took place at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. A Booth, in Rockton.

Rockton Esther Watts Freeport Misa Eather Booth William Romney Beloit A. Booth

Twilight League thriller as St. John's top First M. E.

St. John's edged First M. E. in a hotly contested Twilight League game last night, delivering a come from behind effort and securing a key conference win for the team.

St. John’s M. E

Walter Vautsmeier Home from West Point Summer Visit

Walter Vautsmeier son of Mr and Mrs C Vautsmeier 57 American street is home from the West Point Military academy for the summer.

Walter Vautsmeier Mrs. C. Vautsmeier American Street West Point Military Academy

Chicago Paper Rep Joins Local Visit

J W French of Chicago representing J W Butler Paper Company is in the city for a business visit, meeting local contacts and exploring potential distribution.

J. W. French Chicago The J. W. Butler Paper Company

Origin of Words from Milan and Other Places

The article traces origins of terms like millinery from Milan and cordwainer from Cordova, noting Northern Italian place names shaping English. It cites Florence for florin and Vistola for pistol, and discusses Johnson’s doubt about job’s etymology, plus how finance evolved from simple settling up to a ransom sense.

Milan Pepys Tangier Johnson

The Earth’s Interior and Its Enigmas

A St Louis Globe Democrat excerpt muses on Earth’s interior as a molten yet contained mass and notes debates over planetary motion, ice ages, and geological time. It argues internal fire is inferred and truly historic in its modest, nonalarmist tone.

St. Louis Globe-Democrat

Dickens Patronage Delays At The Theatre

Charles Dickens, famed novelist, supported a friend to a dull play, enduring the performance with stoic calm. At exit he scanned the room and quipped about a kind hearted gatekeeper who would not admit them without payment. Dundee Advertiser recounts the moment.

Charles Dickens Limsyll Dundee Advertiser

Dessert Jell-O Mixing Instructions From A Vintage Note

Try this for dessert. Dissolve one package of any flavored Jell-O in one pint of boiling water. Beat until light and foamy, steam should rise. Pour into a mold or bowl and cool until firm. Serve with whipped cream or pudding sauce. Jell-O costs per pack and can be bought at grocers.

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