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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1907
Page
2
Masonic Calendar Blends Lodge Schedule Notes
Excelsior Lodge No 7 A F and A M holds stated communications on the 1st and 3rd Friday monthly with E A work on June 2. Evergreen Lodge No Liu A F and A M meets 1st and 3rd Monday with F C on Wednesday June 26. Freeport Chapter No 8 Ry A A holds stated convocation 1st and 3rd Tuesday. Freeport Council No 8 Rand & M holds 2nd Tuesday. Freeport Commandery No 7k T holds stated conclave 1st and 3rd Wednesday with B C work on June 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Excelsior Lodge
A. F
A. M
E. A
Evergreen Lodge
A. Fo
A. Ma
F.C
Freeport
Ry A. A
Freeport Council
Rand & M
B.C
Personal Record Roundup From Janesville to Freeport
A stream of short notices shows C P Garat from Janesville and G C Heinke from Beloit visiting Freeport for calls and business. Ell Kline from Winslow, D Y McMullen from Forreston, Edward Denton from Rockford, and James Bennett from Dodgeville are among others transacting business or visiting. Several travelers head to Chicago, including Alderman L G Younglove and Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Smith. Sirens include public officials like Chief Silk and local figures such as J E Wallin from Edgerton, with funeral attendance noted for Samuel Lebkicker. Douglas Pattison of Freeport visits court. a political foreground says he leads Democratic efforts in Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. P. Garat
Janesville
G. C. Heinke
Beloit
Ell Kline
Winslow
D. Y. McMullen
Forreston
Edward Denton
Rockford
James Bennett
Dodgeville
L. G. Younglove
Chicago
Wallace Smith
Silk
Carroll Mirror
Douglas Pattison
Freeport
Pattison
Miinois
General Assembly
Local religious and social events noted in town
The town hosts a string of gatherings: liquor dealers meet this afternoon with Dixon Star, Mrs. Frank Trotnow of Freeport and Miss Lelia Reinwardt of Centralia visiting Mayor J. F. Edwards. W. H. M. of Embury church plans a 7 30 p.m. meeting at Mrs. Frank Lieweleyn’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dixon Star
Frank Trotnow
Freeport
Lelia Reinwardt
Centralia
J. F. Edwards
Embury @hurch
Frank Lieweleyn
A Fortunate Texan
A fragmentary notice mentions Mr. B. W. Goodles of 107 St. A St Dallas Texas and a reference to King's New Life Pills as a laxative remedy. The legible portion praises relief from biliousness and personal dealings, but the text is garbled and incomplete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. B. W. Goodles
St. A
Dallas
Toe
Joseph
Commencement at Parochial Schools to June 26 27
Pupils of St Josephs and St Marys hold graduation events with five St Josephs graduates Anna Fiedler Emma Ambruster Frank Michel Julius Kegel Louis Baer. St Marys large class to graduate at St Marys Hall Monday evening. Program includes music drama and farce The Last Day of Our Lady Medica with cast lists and songs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph's School
St. Pius Hall
Anna J. Fiedler
Emma T. Ambruster
Frank A. Michel
Julius A. Kegel
Louis W. Baer
Our Lady
Nachtigall Und
Rose Carl Lehnert
Cp Arenes
Elizabeth Hageddin
Gabriel
Teresa Balles
Ariel
Angel of Death
Gu Tard
Agnes Penticofft
Catherine Stonick
Miriam
Blessed Virgin
Magdalen Blast Kleona
Caiphas
Anna Fiedler Ee
Closing Exercises at St Marys Parochial School
St Marys parochial school will hold closing exercises Monday night June 24 at St Marys hall. The program includes welcome, address to graduates, conferring diplomas by Rev Fr Croke, and grade recitations. Class members listed include Frances Sullivan Kathleen OConnor Clare Lane Agnes Grattelo Gertrude McCaull Lillian Grace Joan Peck Flolen Farnuin Marie Doyle Catherine Fitzgerald Louetta LeVeque Rose Allen Catherine Grant Mary Nolan Margaret Wall Mary Fitzgerald Francis Ryan Raphael Dailey Win Cavanaugh Edward Lawless George Kischeid Edward Baldwin Francis McCarty Robert Stack Charles Benz Francis Radican Alfred Bering Raphael Haren Charles Weigert Henry Wilson Clement Schwarz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welecome
Croke
Otto
Frances Sullivan
Kathleen O'Connor
Clare Lane
Agnes Grattelo
Gertrude McCaull
Lillian Grace
Joan Peck
Flolen Farnuin
Marie Doyle
Catherine Fitzgerald
Louetta LeVeque
Rose Allen
Catherine Grant
Mary Nolan
Margaret Wall
Mary Fitzgerald
Francis Ryan
Raphael Dailey
Win
Cavanaugh
Punts Lavell
Edward Lawless
George Kischeid
Odward Baldwin
Francis McCarty
Robert Stack
Charles Benz
Francis Radican
Alfred Bering
Raphael Haren
Charles Weigert
Henry Wilson
Clement Schwarz
Senior Class Play Opens Tonight With Costumes Ready
Costumes arrived and the senior class play is set for tonight. Admission is 26 cents for all audiences, with tickets available at the door.
Funeral of Samuel Lebkicker Held This Afternoon
The funeral services for Samuel Lebkicker were held at his Walnut street home at 2 30 pm. Rev Markley of the Second Presbyterian church officiated and the burial took place at Oakland cemetery. J N Galloway directed arrangements and pallbearers included Henry Dornan Geo M Fugate D F Graham G F Kleckner William Phoren and Louis Dickes. Out of town attendees included F S Paggart of St Louis and Mrs Guy Boland of East St Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel 'S. Lebkicker
Walnut Street
Mr. Markley
Second Presbyterian Church
Oakland Cemetery
J. On. Galloway
Henry Dornan
Geo
M. Fugate
D. F. Graham
G. F. Kleckner
Willian Phoren
Louis Dickes
F. 5
Paggart
St. Louis
Mes
Guy Boland
East St. Louis
Vague Names List From Milledgeville Area
A string of personal names and town affiliations appears: Adam Gi Miller Milledgeville Nellie Flynn Dubuque Joseph J Zelenka Chivago Laura Sweeney Sayana Ward R Manigold Freeport Helen Frazier Freeport Henry L Miller Rockford Alina M Warner Freeport Elsworth Leggett Freeport Mary Gray Freeport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adam Gi. Miller
Milledgeville
Nellie Flynn
Dubuque
Joseph J. Zelenka
Chivago
Laura Sweeney
Sayana
Ward R. Manigold
Freeport
Helen Frazier
Henry L. Miller
Rockford
Alina M. Warner
Elsworth Leggett
Mary Gray
Same
Men’s Athletic Underwear Without Sleeves and Knee Length Drawers
Advertisement notes sleeveless knee length athletic underwear priced at 40 and 50 cents per garment. Marketed as ideal for hot weather, with vendor cited as E. and W. 6l9dlw.
The Uprising of the Laymen in the Church
Churchmen form Freeport Baptist Brotherhood as part of a national surge of laymen joining missionary societies and civic efforts. Charter members include E. M. Phillips and Homer Sheetz. Membership opens to men 16 and older. aims to strengthen church work, fellowship, and civic action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mathews
Homer Sheetz
AI. S. Hart
E. M. Phillips
W. BE. Johnson
Hart
W. M. Schlott
C. E
Celebration honors fifty years service at Illinois Central
A Galena gathering celebrated Tomas E. McDermott of the Illinois Central for fifty years of continuous service. Superintendent Beckley presented gifts and letters from company officers. A new Old Employees Association was formed with plans for annual reunions and a twenty five year membership age limit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Dailey
M. J.,hanley
Jerry Riordan
Johnson Ward
Galena
Tomas E. McDermott
Tlinois Central Road
McDermott
the Central
F. J. Beckley
Dubuque
The
Central
I. Cc
R. A
Police Force Change Rumor Tells of Vick Regular Officer Move
Rumor says Charles Vick a moulder would accept a regular officer post to fill the vacancy caused by William Riegars resignation which took effect yesterday afternoon Rieger has accepted a bartender position for H M Boys
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Vick, & Moulder
William Rieger
Rieger
H. M. Boys
Telephone Orders for Pure Ice in Freeport Co.
Telephone orders for pure ice to Freeport Artificial Ice Co. Use the two phone numbers 62 or 314, and the line 6-138d1w. The notice directs customers to contact the company for ice deliveries or reservations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport Artificial Ice Co
Sample Belts Offered At One Dollar Range
Men accessories get value deals as belts priced from one dollar to a dollar and confirmation of an offered range. The notice references E. and W. G-Jadlw as the issuing entity.
Relic of the past recalls E. D. Baker in Springfield
An old Capitol avenue house, once the residence of E. D. Baker, is noted by Dr. William Jayne as a link to Springfield's pioneer era. Baker, contemporary of Lincoln and Douglas, shaped Illinois politics, served in the Tenth General Assembly, fought in the Mexican War, led Illinois troops, and died at Ball’s Bluff. The piece traces Baker’s public career, oratory, and stature in state and nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capitol Avenue
Ninth and
Tenth Street
William Jayne
E. D. Baker
Doctor Jayne
Springfield
Illinois
Baker
Lincoln
Douglas
Shields
Hardin
McClern
Colonel Baker
Vandalia
D. Baker
Tenth General Assembly
Abraham Lincoln
Powers
Ferguson
B. R. Ferguson
Union Square
New York
Benjamin
Louisana
Senate
Breckinridge
Bakers
Ball's Bluff
General Assembly
National Congress
Congress
United States
Oregon
Weaver's Apprentice Spent Life in Springfield Home
The subject, once a dray driver, studied law while in St Louis and lived happily in the old Capitol avenue or Market street house. He married Mary Lee, a widow with two children, and they had four children together. The family life is described as ideal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Lois
Capitol Avenue
Market Street
Mary Lee
Springfield
Early Morning Wedding Ties Laura Sweeney and Joseph Zelenka
Miss Laura Sweeney of Savanna wed Joseph J. Zelenka of Chicago in a quiet 6 am ceremony at St Marys parsonage officiated by Rev Fr D Croke. After a wedding breakfast at Miss Nellie Sweeneys Fast Freeport home the couple left for Chicago to reside on Marshfield avenue. both are Savanna natives, graduates, class of 08, and the groom works as an electrical engineer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Sweeney
Savanna
Joseph J. Zelenka
Chicago
St. Mary's Parsonage
D. Croke
Freeport
Nellie Sweeney
Mrs. Zelenka
Marsh Field Avenue
Alma Warner and Henry Miller Wed in Quiet Home Ceremony
Miss Alma M Warner and Henry L Miller were married at the bride’s parents home at 11 this morning in a ring ceremony read by Rev H M Markley of the Second Presbyterian church. The quiet ceremony was limited to near relatives. The bride, in a brown silk traveling suit, is the daughter of Mr and Mrs H Tl Warner and has been a Ridott school principal. Miller, son of Mr and Mrs Charles Miller of Pecatonica, has lived in Pecatonica. The couple will reside in Rockford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma M. Warner
Henry L. Miller
H. M. Markley
Second Presbyterian Church
Miller
H. Tl. Warner
Freeport
Embury Pentecost Bible Class Hosts Lawn Party
The Embury Pentecost Bible class held a lawn party on the parsonage grounds last night with a hundred or more attendees. A social time and games on the green followed, and the ladies thanked the gentlemen of the class for their favors and for hosting the lawn fete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Embury Pentecost Bible
F C Rogers to Wed in Fond du Lac
F C Rogers physical director at the Y M C A left for his Fond du Lac home last evening. It is stated he will marry Miss McGuinn in that city before returning to Freeport around July 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F.C. Rogers
F. C. Rogers
Fond du Lac
Miss McGuinn
Freeport
Sunday Social At Baptist Y M C A Parlors
The A R Buffin Sunday school class of the Baptist church held a social at the Y M C A parlors last evening with about twenty attendees. Games were played followed by ice cream and cake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. R. Buffin
the Baptist Church
Marriage in Freeport at Embury church
Nellie Flynn of Dubuque and Adam Miller of Milledgeville wed this morning at the Embury Methodist parsonage in Freeport, officiated by Rev. EF E. McKay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Embury
Nellie Flynn
Dubuque
Adam Miller
Milledgeville
Freeport
Embury Methodist Church
EF. E. McKay
Social Notes Card and sewing party benefit St Vincent's Orphanage
A card and sewing party is planned Friday afternoon at St Pius Hall to raise funds for St Vincent's Orphanage. Local volunteers invite neighbors to attend and support the charitable event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Vincent’s Orphange
St. Pius Hall
Straw hat fashion at E. and W. latest shapes debut
The latest straw hat shapes debut at E. and W. as designers showcase breezy summer styles. New trims and woven patterns offer lightweight options perfect for heat and outdoor events, highlighting craft details and seasonable appeal.
Men Wanted At Brown's Mills On New Power House Work
Freeport Railway Light and Power Co advertises for men to work on a new power house project at Brown's Mills with good boarding. Interurban car access via Brace crossing, report to W. H. Dickover on the job.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown’s Mills
Brace Crossing
W. H. Dickover
Freeport Railway Light & Power CO
Bountiful Harvest Outlook Amid Weather Optimism
Washington experts downplay crop fears saying a failure is impossible and harvests look bountiful though crops run two weeks late. Agriculture officials stress improved conditions in recent weeks and advise against relying on June crop reports for yield estimates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Department of Agriculture
James J. Hill
Great Northern
West
Wilson
Holmes
Arrangements Completed For Transportation to Globe Park Chautauqua
An agreement between Harry M. Holbrook manager of Globe Park Chautauqua and John Moritz provides bus service from Globe avenue car line to the park. Fare set at 6 cents each way with ample buses for July 4 and other Chautauqua days. Persons wishing to run buses during the Chautauqua should contact Mr John Moritz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry M. Holbrook
Globe Park Chautauqua
John Moritz
Globe Avenue
Park
Chautauqua
Harry M. Hounroox
Joan Morris
Excursion Rates for Chautauqua Assembly Belvidere
Tickets go on sale June 21 and 28 for excursions to Belvidere via the North Western Line. Good for returns July 1. For full information contact any North Western Line ticket agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chautauqua Assembly
Belvidere
Good
Repair shop expands with new line and Daniels aid
In the repair department a complete line of repair machinery has been installed and Mr S R Daniels engaged to assist Mr Miller. Your work will receive prompt attention. Men s half soles 76 cents women s 60 cents sewn or nailed Bokemeier & Larp 116 Galena St Gladlwi
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. R. Daniels
Miller
Bokemeier & Larp
Galena St
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