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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1908
Page
7
A small typed ad lists women and men’s wear items including white handkerchiefs priced under a dollar, fine hose and lace options, silk ribbons, collars, belts, muslin corset covers, wrappers, and children’s ribbed hose with values noted. Items include linen and silk textiles suitable for daily wear.
True sons and daughters of F. H. 5. alumni will gather to share thrilling memories of school days. Menu includes beef loaf cold tongue potato salad olives ice cream cake. short addresses by Dr. Bowers Oscar Ennenga and other local officials.
Master Walton Hall graduated from Misses Chrisler's kindergarten and celebrated with eighteen friends and their teachers at his home on Whistler St. An outdoor party day was ideal with singing and games.
At noon a cheerful picnic luncheon unfolds on the porch as children assemble on the lawn. Mr James Best records the moment with a camera while the youngsters pose for a group photo.
Large Freeport contingent attends the Republican national convention in Chicago. Congressman Lowden and aide James R. Cowley secure good seats with assistance from Alderman C. W. Harden and William Johnson. Harden and Johnson act as scouts aiding attendees without tickets. Daily roving Illinois delegation crowds seek out Cowley at the auditorium, leaving attendees satisfied. Thursday’s attendance around 15 000, with Freeporters enjoying favorable seating thanks to forethought.
Miss Dorothea Taylor recently graduated from the White Sanitarium school for nurses and is visiting Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Taylor on Carroll street. She leaves tomorrow for Marinette Wisconsin to spend part of the summer.
At the regular meeting of the local lodge of Elks held last evening three new members were elected to the edge.
President Roosevelt and Mrs Taft join in congratulating Secretary Taft after news he has been chosen as the party’s presidential candidate at Chicago. Taft greets colleagues at the War Department amid celebration by staff and officials including Secretary Root and General Edwards. Continued on page six.
The report details Felix Carato's murder and the burning of his body after a possible robbery attempt. Police hold a suspect seen in Freeport with a fresh facial cut, while theories include a robbery gone wrong or an argument leading to fatal injury and arson in the oil house. Funeral held at St Joseph's cemetery with Rev Kalvelage officiating.
The evening gathering at the First Presbyterian Church drew a large audience with keen interest in speeches by visiting dignitaries. Rev. Mr. Filleway of the Rescue Mission Milwaukee spoke along with Melvin F. Trotter and Harry Monroe of Chicago.
Mr Frank Conlan of 436 Houston St New York endorses Electric Bitters as a grand family medicine for dyspepsia liver issues and for lame back and weak kidneys. The remedy purifies the blood aids digestion and restores vigor sold under guarantee at Jos Emmert's drug store for 50 cents.
Public notice states a sale to the highest bidder at 10 o clock in the forenoon on Wednesday July 1 1908 at 304 Wilcoxon building Freeport Illinois of the personal effects of T A Berg and Felix Carato both deceased signed M M Baumgartner Deputy Coroner dated June 19 1908
Ink and blank books offered at sacrifice prices to move stock. Early buyers get choice bargains at Pattison and Kryder's old stand. The Daily Journal home delivery remains 10 cents per week citywide.
The fourteenth annual convention of the Lutheran Young People's association of northern Illinois closed in Lena after a large, successful meeting. Sixty five delegates from twenty one societies attended from across the northern state. Officers for the coming year include President Mrs F J Rhodes and four vice presidents. Reports praised home mission work with Peoria Roseland and Hope Missions named as leading benefactors. The next convention will be held at Princeton. Amity Lutheran church of Lena received thanks for hospitality.
Tom Moore of Cochran Georgia reports a stubborn on instep sore cured after applying Bucklen's Arnica Salve from Jos Emmert's drug store. The 25 cent box reportedly resolved the issue, with the Journal's wellness column noting the product and guarantee.
Mr. George A. Henderson of Denver and his family are guests of Mr. and Mrs. George A. Rogers in the city. Henderson has visited Freeport before and is known to many locals. He is interested in an extensive irrigation project in Colorado.
The thank you note expresses gratitude to friends and members of L. A. to O. R. C. and Fraternal Tribunes for kindness during bereavement. Signed by Mrs. L. Henry and Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Wisdom.
Beginning Saturday the entire stock recently purchased of Pattison and Kryder will be sold regardless of cost. Some excellent bargains. Also tutoring in all elementary and high school branches by Jane M. Goddard at 293 Stephenson Street.
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