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Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1908

Page

7

Modern Woodmen Reports Highlight 1904–07 Finances and Deaths

The Modern Woodmen of America presents comprehensive annual reports showing 562 members in 1883 and 147,841 certificates in 1907, with $52,918.98 donated for California earthquake relief and $50,666 raised for a sanatorium. The Head Clerk details benefit fund receipts of $24,786,884.53 and disbursements of $21,798,867.38 for 1905–1907, leaving $3,796,105.20. Deaths total 36,126 1883–1907, with 4,785 from accidents and 1,260 by own action. The medical directors, law committee, and general attorney outline extensive work on causes of death, claims handling, and fund investments.

Peoria Talbot California Hawes Ishe Bright Law Committee United States Truman Plantz Board of Directors

Lena News Highlights Religious and Social Visits

Peter Seise visited relatives at Mt Morris yesterday. Miss Jessie Hill returned from a visit with her brother Edward in the county seat. The Northern Illinois Synod Young Peoples convention closed with large attendance and enthusiasm. Rev J M Bramkamp of Chicago spoke on Following in the Masters Footsteps. Mrs Frances Atkins and others arrived from Dixon. Rev John Nichols of Minneola has accepted a call to the Baptist church here and starts in about two weeks.

Lena Peter Seise Mt. Morris Yesteray Jessie Hill Edward Young People's Convention of Northern Illinois Synod J. M. Bramkamp Chicago Terre Haute Ind Derr Amity Lutheran Parsonage Charles Shoesmith J. E. Eichelberger Freeport John Nichols Minneola Minn Baptist Church

Mrs Franz Returns Home From St Francis Hospital

Mrs. Chas. F. Franz has returned home after weeks of treatment at St. Francis hospital and is greatly improved. M. M. Alfers of Forreston is in the city.

Chas. F. Franz St. Francis Hospital M. M. Alfers Forreston

Hall's Catarrh Cure Promises Cure for All States

Readers are told Hall's Catarrh Cure cures catarrh, a constitutional disease, by internal use that affects blood and mucous surfaces. Proponents offer 100 dollars for any failure and urge sending testimonials while listing Toledo based makers F J Cheney and Co and selling through druggists. Also advertises Hall's Painly Pills for consumption.

Hall F.J. Cheney & CO Toledo

Horses Wanted for Sale at Hayes & Kettle's Livery Barn

100 head of horses of all kinds wanted. Will pay the highest market prices. Barn will be at Hayes and Kettle's livery barn until June 2. If you have horses for sale leave word at above barn. MORRIS FALKENSYTEIN, -lide wlwt.

Hayes & Kettle’s Horges Morris Falkensytein

Death of G D Younglove in Boulder Colorado

G D Younglove, a Gainesville phosphate miner and father of Alderman L G Younglove, died in Boulder Colorado after a paralytic stroke during a pleasure trip. Born in Great Barrington Mass February 15 Lies he moved west with his family, lived in Wisconsin Freeport Pearl City and Freeport before relocating to Gainesville Florida where he found success in phosphate mining. He is survived by wife Mary Ann Sabin and several children. Funeral arrangements to be announced with interment in Gainesville Florida. Luther G Younglove will travel to Florida with relatives to handle the remains. The family and many friends mourn his loss and recall his frugality and devotion to duty.

L. G. Younglove G. D. Younglove Boulder Colorado Gainesville Fla Great Barrington Mass Wisconsin Freeport Sanborn Oakland Cemetery Mary Ann Sabin Ralph Sabin Sabin Younglove BB. Younglove Colo Preepart Gilbert Younglove George W. Cassingham Cochorton Ohio J. W. Mc

Tutoring Offered by Jane M Goddard at Stephenson Street

Jane M Goddard advertises tutoring across elementary and high school levels plus shorthand. Located at 293 Stephenson Street with contact details included.

Jane M. Goddard Stephenson Street

Shimp Converts To Tent Theatre On River Bank

A. J. Shimp manager of the Bijou closes the Orpheum in Rockford and moves the bill to a large riverbank tent for summer shows.

Shimp A.J. Shimp Bijou Orpheum Theatre Rockford

Primary Department Practice Announcement

Parents of First M. E. church Primary members are urged to send children to church practice next Friday and Saturday at 3 p.m. for upcoming performances.

First M. E. Church

Electric Bitters Praised By New York Man

A New York resident, Mr. Frank Conlan of 436 Houston Street, extols Electric Bitters as a grand family medicine for dyspepsia liver issues and weak kidneys. The tonic purports to regulate digestion purify blood and restore vigor for both sexes. Available at Jos Emmert's drug store for 50 cents under guarantee.

Frank Conlan Houston St New York Jos

Community Calendar of Local Events

June events list includes high school commencement at Grand Opera House on June 15, Cape rnum Shrine summer ceremonial on June 18, alumni supper at the high school gymnasium June 1, Memorial service of Odd Fellows on June 21, farmers' picnic at Damascus June 2, Sons of Veterans social at K of G hall on June 3, St. Margaret's guild dance June 8, Good Roads meeting of Freeport Business Men's Association June 30, Knights of Columbus initiation on July 12.

Grand Opera House Capernum Shrine Odd Fellows Pilenic Damascus Sons of Veterans K. of G. Hall St. Margaret's Guild Good Roads Freeport Business Men's Association Knights of Columbus

Proposals for Coal for Stephenson County

Proposals will be received by the purchasing agent of the Stephenson County Board of Supervisors until 12 o clock noon Saturday June 20 1908 for 50 tons of anthracite coal to be delivered at the courthouse and jail in Freeport. The purchasing agent reserves the right to reject any and all proposals. John Bamberger purchasing agent. The Daily Journal is delivered to any part of the city for 10c a week.

Stephenson County Court House City of Freeport the Daily Journal

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