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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1907

Page

2

Masonic Calendar Entries for Excelsior and Freeport Lodges

Excelsior Lodge No. percent meets the first and eighth Friday monthly with M M work on June 21. Evergreen Lodge No. 170 holds first and third Mondays monthly with F C on Wednesday June 26 and M M on Thursday June 27. Freeport Chapter No. 23 R A M convenes first and eighth Tuesday monthly. Freeport Council No. 3 R and M meets second Tuesday monthly. Freeport Commandery No. 7 R T meets first and third Wednesday. B C work on Tuesday June 35.

Excelsior Lodge A. F A. M Evergreen Lodge F.C M. M Freeport Chapter R.A. M Freeport Council No R.and &. M Freeport Commandery No R. T B.C Jedly

Personal notices of visits and arrivals in Freeport city

J C Grant of Rockford transacts business in the city. J B R Collier of Aurora guests Freeport friends for days. JohnL Linsey of Rockford spends evening with friends. Robert Anderson of Milwaukee returns home after visiting Freeport. Mrs H A Hartman of Batavia Ill is in the city visiting relatives. W D Mack transacts federal court business in Rockford today. A E Randall returns to Moline after visiting relatives. John R Utley of Chicago visits relatives and friends in the city. O J Brown returns home to Clinton after visiting in Freeport. Mr and Mrs William E Guy return from Dodgeville. Miss Mildred Collier of Aurora arrives to spend a week with Freeport friends. Miss Lillian Kaym returns from Lena. Mrs E M Johnson, formerly of this city, visits relatives in the city. D W Brewster of Chicago in town for Or Izaba Rubber company business. Rev F M Davis travels to Monroe for a Wisconsin YPIU meeting address. Rev W T Sessinger, former United Brethren pastor, visits from Canton Ill. Karl Knecht, former Freeporter, in city visiting friends and connected with Evansville Courier as cartoonist. Mrs H B Smith and son Harold leave for Chicago to visit and return via Robinson Ill. Mrs William Koenig and daughter Miss Cora return from Madison Wis after University of Wisconsin graduation. Robert Koenig a class member.

Johnl. Linsey Rockford Robert Anderson Milwaukee Freeport Friends H. A. Hartman Batavia Ill W.D. Mack Federal A. E. Randall Moline John R. Utley Chicago O. J. Brown Clinton William E. Guy Dodgeville Mildred Collier Aurora Freeport E. M. Johnson D. W. Brewster Orizaba Rubber Company F. M. Davis Monroe Wisconsin Young People’s Christian Union W. T. Sessinger United Brethren Church Canton Karl Knecht Kurl Evans‘ville Ind William Koenig Cora Madison Wis University of Wisconsin Robert Koenig

Local notices and church meetings in Freeport area

Capernaum shrine holds a business meeting tonight. Mrs. Parkinson of Savanna transported to St. Francis hospital this morning. Women Workers of First Presbyterian meet tomorrow at 8 in church parlors. Freeport Tribunal No. 99 Fraternal Tribunes meets tonight. Full report of convention to be given. Prayer service at Embury tonight at 7:80 sharp for high school graduation. Midweek prayer at Viret Presbyterian on The Supremacy of God s Law. Session informal meeting after service. H IL Moore, Pastor.

Dr. Parkinson Savanna St. Francis Hospital First Presbyterian Church Freeport Tribunal Fraternal Tribunes Embury Viret Presbyterian Church H. IL. Moore

Stark and Frances Hay wed in Dubuque ceremony

Benedict Dubuque Iowa June 19 Claude Stark longtime manager of the Three League team and Miss Frances Hay a popular local girl were married today. The wedding had been set for September but Stark’s release and his signing with Little Rock hastened the nuptials and the couple left for Arkansas that night.

Dubuque Iowa Claude ‘Ihom? Stark Frances Hay Stark Little Rock Arkansas

Fortunate Texan praises King's New Life Pals laxative

A Dallas resident Mr. BE. W. Goodloe praises King's New Life Pals as the most effective laxative for malaria and biliousness he has tried in the past year. The ad notes 28 cents at Joseph Em yaert's drug store.

BE. W. Goodloe St. Louis St Dallas Tex King Joseph Emyaert

Party Journal Delivers City Paper For One Dollar

A local evening issue arrives with city news and notices offered for 100 cents, indicating a convenient delivery option. The item highlights accessibility and timing for readers seeking community updates.

Senior Class Play Triumphs With Fantheon the Cricket

Seniors of the High school presented Fantchon the Cricket to a packed Grand audience. Under direction of two teachers the cast delivered polished performances with strong stagecraft and notable vocal numbers by Grace Holmes, Helen Bowers, Ruth Saucerman, Ruth Collins, Myrtle Meyer, and Dwight Riner. The program also showcased student-made scenery and costumes reflecting period France, while seniors and juniors exchanged reflections on class dynamics and future commencements.

France Grace Holmes Helen Bowers Ruth Saucerman Ruth Collins Myrtle Meyer Dwight Riner Clara Ryan Old Fader Madelon Loretta Hinderks Marjorie Verbeck Fanchon Will Ellis John Grant Landry Didier Charles Sullivan

Junior Mantle Speech at Freeport High School

Oscar Fennenga delivers the twenty fourth junior speech reflecting rising class standards at Freeport High. The piece blends humor and satire on finances, class politics, and social mischief among the seniors including outfits, invitations, and romantic entanglements in a lively campus panorama.

Oscar Fennenga Freeport High School Burr Champ Clark Allen Ruth Collins Clem Parriott

Individualism and high school class ideals amid Senior antics

The speaker laments inadequate supervision as F H S '07s threaten city crowds without Fulwider and faculty. A humorous pictorial by Alpheus Dresser mocks seniors through sketches of William Bliss at a Freshman party, Dwight Smith in Spring fashion, AL Schmelzle, Mr. Patton’s autobiography tale, and a chaotic meeting. The piece urges the class to unite knowledge, honor, and ambition to set a high standard for future classes.

Fulwider Alpheus Dresser William Bliss Dwight Smith Eaton AL Schmelzle Mr. Patton Black Hills Smith Sullivan

Cats Poisoning Sparks Outrage on Upper Stephenson Street

Residents on upper Stephenson Street protest a poisoner targeting cats including valuable imported Angoras. They warn the culprit will face consequences if identified, as owners mourn injured felines and demanding discovery of the attacker.

Upper Stephenson Street

Hall's Catarrh Cure Advertisement Claim

A 19th century advertisement claims Hall's Catarrh Cure cures catarrh as a constitutional disease and offers 100 dollars to prove any failure. It describes internal action on blood and mucous surfaces and promotes strengthening the constitution. It urges sending for testimonials and lists Toledo, Ohio as the address for the product.

Cheney & CO Toledo Yoke Hall

Men's Sample Belts Bargain at Be. & W. Store

Bargains on men's sample belts priced from 50 cents to one dollar now available for 38 cents at the Be. & W. department. Limited stock, first come, first served. This sale highlights durable belts offered at a steep discount for practical wear.

Oakdale Camp to Feature Missionary from Changsha China

Church leaders gather at Oakdale park for United Evangelical camp meeting August 16 to 25 with Rev. W M Stanford D D of Harrisburg and Rev C N Dubs of Changsha invited. Officials list shows P G Anangst as president and committees handling hotel decor advertising transportation and grounds. World revival songs will be part of the program and pastors from the district are expected.

United Evangelical Oakdale Park Leafy Grove W. M. Stanford the Evangelical Harrisburg C. N. Dubs Changsha China Kingdom of God Campmeeting Association C. G. Anangst E. K. Yeakel Amos Yordy Chas. Foss

He Fired the Stick Healed by Arnica Salve

John Garrett of North Mills North Carolina reports a long standing sore cured after using Bucklins Arnica Salve from Joseph Emmert druggists. He says the salve healed the sore and made him a happy man. Guaranteed for piles burns and other ailments at 26 cents.

John Garrett North Mills N. C Joseph Emmert

Fiftieth Anniversary of Emanuel German Lutheran Lena

The Emanuel German Lutheran Church of Lena observed its fiftieth anniversary and the annual Mission feast. Rev. Darrow preached, Rev. Fahr read the church history, with talks by several visiting ministers. Attendance was large. about 500 dined, with strong mission collections totaling $176. The church remains in prosperous condition and the celebration was postponed to this date.

Lena Emanuel German Darrow Golden Til Fahr Wm. Schnelcke Arenzville Ill J. Swartz Fleroy GC. Schneppel Belmont Wis Pilz Galena W. Baker English Lutheran Church Emanuel Church

Marital Union At Lena And Local News Happenings

Lena June 20 multiple local items including marriages at the Methodist parsonage between Miss Clara Brundage and Frank Omer, with guests Miss Winnifred Bailey and Alfred Rech. Omer, a night operator, and the couple plan to reside on Schuyler street. Auction sale of Victor Gishwiller property at Oak and Mason streets fetches 745 dollars. H B Nelson buyer. Various residents visit Freeport, Beloit, Warren, Rockford, Damascus join Farmers picnic reports and small-town notes.

Lena Wm. Householder Freeport Boyd Young Frank Omer Harry Rife Belloit Alice Wasson Victor Gishwiller Oak and Mason Streets H. B. Nelson Nelson W. H. Crotzer I. Ss. Crotzer Clara Brundage Methodist Winnifred Bailey Alfred Rech F. D. Confer Omer Warren Rockford Schuyler Street A. I. Crotzer Mary Mullarkey Damascus 16 Lillian Koym

Home Grown Strawberries Reach Freeport Market

The first home grown strawberries arrived at the Freeport market yesterday brought by Simon Ascher of South Oak Street and Mr Hutmacher of Harlem township.

Freeport Market Simon Ascher South Oak Street Mr. Hutmacher Harlem Township

Massace and Turkish Bathrooma at Wilcoxon Building

Treat ments offered at your home by Mrs. Shattuck. Descriptions suggest home services advertised for residents within a local area.

Massace Wilcoxon Building

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