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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1907

Page

2

Masonic Calendar Observances and Meeting Dates

The Masonic calendar lists multiple lodges and st recalls of stated meetings. Meetings occur on various dates including the first and third Fridays, first and second Tuesdays, and specific Thursdays and Wednesdays across June with references to A F and A M, R A M, and other Masonic bodies. Local lodges schedule regular sessions and communications as shown.

A. F A. M Seageerate M. M Apter R.A Rvand &. M Fréeport Gohelave B. C

Personal Record Movements of Freeport People and Friends

A collage of brief notes lists Freeport residents and visitors. Norton of Aurora on city business with E. Bell. Harvey Cool hosting Mee. William J. McCann transacting in Pearl. Staver from amide calling on friends. W. Miller and Rev C Kalvelage to Chicago. Miss Ollie Zieger of Warren visiting friends. Matzger from Lena on business. J. D. McPherson to Chicago. Geo Bancroft and family of Lodi visiting. Leigh family and Brubaker in city. Swanson of Rockford transacting business. Gilmings of Chicago subscribing to nightly reports. Asa Maale from Iona. Boy from Burlington visiting. Paul Decker home after recent duties. Kyle left for Aurora area. John Poole returning to Savanna. Mrs. W. C. Chester visiting Joliet. Miss Wheeler and Miss Brubaker to Chicago. Lillyne Brubaker vacationing in Warren. Caldwells back from Orangeville. Dora Chapple returning from DeKalb State Normal. Brauer party to Germany. Ewing of Illinois Central passing through on way to Madison. Barron sisters sailing from New York to Europe. F. P. Donner in city then to Chicago. I. K. Bruse party extending trip east.

Tee If Norton Aurora E. Bell Sterling Harvey Cool William J McCann Pearloe RP “Staver Friends W. Miller Chicago Rev Kalvelage Ollié Zieger Warren Figen Ort Friends S Font Matzgér Lena busi+DORS J. D. McPherson Chisago Geo Bancrfor Lodi I R. Leigh I. Brubaker Dixon Swanson Rockford Hi Gilmings Iona Lona yPaul Decker Iphomas A. Kyle Maurora John Poole Joliet Jula Clark Mary Wheeler Chi“caro Lillyne’ Brubaker Orangeville Ming Dora Chapple State Normal Ewing Illinois Central Reeport Madison Wis Joseph Barron Rae Lucy Barron New York City Europe

Freeport High School Class of 1907 Commencement Tribute

The Freeport High School graduation at the Grand Opera House concluded with diplomas presented by Hon. A. Bergman. The crowded audience witnessed a varied program with students delivering Latin, English orations, music by the Treble Clef club, and demonstrations in manual training and geometry. George Green and Alpheus Dreyser illustrated the German empire using colored charts, while the class showcased craftsmanship in benches, chairs, and pyrography.

Freeport High School Grand Opera House A. Bergman Board of Education Opera House Evers Anna Lois Brown Helen S. Burkard Jessie L. Casford Ruth Collins Laura M. Cowley Jay F. Davenport Charles O. Dawson Claire D. Evers William T. Ewing Sara Catherine Ewing William H. Ellis Alma I. Faerber Kathryn A. Fenton Vera BH. Frey Mamie Gale John J. Grant Jeannette Grattelo Louetta M. Hinderks Harry R. Hoy Grace L. Holmes Harold H. Herbert Leonard C. Hime Bernice A. Hoover Quincy J. Jones Mildred A. Kaufman Alma C. Kruse Alta BE. Kruse Helen Leitzell Frederick L. Liebetrau Genevieve Moore Vera M. Peight Clem Ray Parriott Howard G. Patton Clarinda B. Parks Mildred Rosenstiel Quincy Jones Alpheus Dresser Jones Freeport Ian Edward Allen Lincoln Gettysburg Treble Clef Club German Empire George Green Alpheus Dreyser Charles Sullivan Sara Ewing John Grant Matt. J. Lehmid Carl Schoeffel Illinois Carl Ilinois Ruth Fair Irma Rowland Tima Jungkunz Leta Best Geneva Bowler Laura Mensenkamp Emily Jungkunz Helen Tenney Ruby Carl Harriet Murphy Helen Rockey Mable Verna Raymer Boys’ Glee Club Echo Stella Higley Charles Wilcox Glen Gartman Lena Boehner Lillian Turnbull Florence ‘Hunt Ethel Fox Marvin Neily Wilhelm Tell Eunice Smith Donald Breed Miss Smith Mr. Breed Jay Davenport Earl A. Andres Bergman College

Patrols quell disturbance at Center Street School

Officers were sent to Center Street School last evening to quiet a gang of youngsters causing a disturbance. Once the patrol appeared the area spread the word, and the youths scattered before the officers arrived.

Center Street

Dallas man praises King's New Life laxative

Mr W Goodloe of Dallas testimony says in the past year he has become acquainted with King's New Life and finds it a laxative that disposes of constipation and biliousness without causing griping. He recommends the remedy to others.

W. Goodloe Uis Bt Dallas Tex King Joseph Emmor

Education Terms and Job Ads Note Seen

A fragmented OCR line mentions high school, college Latin, and a pay rate of 500 an hour. It also includes a phone reference and names resembling Helen Taccarr and Broadway. The readable content points to an employment or educational listing with unknown specifics.

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Freeport High School Exhibition Showcases Industry and Talent

An audience saw biology lantern slides, chemistry demonstrations, and a Macbeth scene as Freeport High School students presented work from biology to physics. Carl Schoeffel highlighted Illinois industry while domestic science and sewing showcased student skill, with a diploma presentation closing the program.

Howard Thoren Alfred Wagner Macbeth Lina Steenrod Lady Macbeth Fred Liebetran Mamie Gaile

Embury Sunday School Picnic Date and Travel Plan

The Embury Sunday school picnic is set for Tuesday June 25 at Smith's Grove near Oakdale. Attendees may reach the grounds by the regular south bound Illinois Central train at 9 10 in the morning, with return on the same service. Tickets are sold at Pattison and Mkryder's or at the water company's office.

Embury Smith's Grove Oakdale Illinois Central Pattison & Mkryder’s The Water Company

He Fired the Stick in North Mills North Carolina

John Garrett of North Mills North Carolina says he fired the walking stick after forty years due to a stubborn sore. Bucklin’s Arnica Salve healed the sore and made him a happy man. Guaranteed for piles burns and similar issues by Joseph Ammert druggists 25 cents.

John Garrett North Mills N. C Joseph Ammert

Massage and Turkish Bathrooms at Wilcoxon Building

Treatment services offered at home by Mrs. Shattuck with appointments advertised for a six to ten day two week period. Includes massage and Turkish bath options conducted at the Wilcoxon Building.

Wilcoxon Building

Lena Camp Meeting to Feature Chautauqua Style Program

Lena hosts an eight day camp meeting starting August 16 with a new entertainment and instruction angle while keeping religious features. Local merchants will supply all materials and labor, boosting home business. Speakers include Harrison the Boy Evangelist Augustine Dwyer Miller Elliott Cady and Sheets among others.

Lena Lena Star Harrison Augustine Dwyer New York City K. F. Miller George Elliott Home Missions and Church Extension Society Olin Cady China F. H. Sheets D. D

Illin is Policemen and Firemen's officers elected at Rockford

The Illinois Policemen and Firemen's association elected officers in Rockford on June 20 with D. F. Gahan named president and Jeremiah Horrigan first vice president. Archie Moreau became second vice president, Ben Jaeger secretary, Melvin B. Little treasurer, and A. H. Wilkey sergeant at arms. Gahan urged education for children removed from factories. Stolp proposed a sanitarium for habitual drinkers. Lieutenants Dennehy and Daffy from Chicago attended.

Rockford Illinois Policemen and Firemen’s Association D. F. Gahan Elgin Jeremiah Horrigan Chicago Archie Moreau Aurora Ben Jaeger Moline Melvin B. Little A. H. Wilkey Freeport Gahan

Banker's Reserve Life Assn Encourages Local Insurance Plan

To the Insuring Public the Banker's Reserve Life Association promotes a low cost plan with a Reserve Fund funded by member premiums. Excess early surplus goes to the fund, loans secured by First farm loans and A1 securities deposited with the state, aiming to keep premiums homeward and aid local industry. Call 236 or write for limited time low membership offers.

FUURE Banker’s Reserve Life Assn, Dit Freeport, Ill

Green Bay Opens Eastern West Division Series

Green Bay begins four series against western cities after an open date. The club travels to Freeport while Oshkosh visits Madison Fond du Lac at La Crosse and Wausau goes to Eau Claire. Green Bay meets the Canners at Taylor's Park as the squad reshuffles with three releases and new players due in.

Green Bay Freeport Oshkosh Madison Fond du Lac la Crosse Wausau Eau Claire Canners Taylor's Park Charles Brookins Karnell Ww Pet la Crosse Ore Ee Eee Eee Ne Eau Claire Pet Ea Ae Green Bay We Eee Et Eee

Reunion Day at Warren Jo Daviess Soldiers and Sailors

About forty from Galena attended the Jo Daviess County Soldiers and Sailors’ reunion at Warren. Col. Glasgow gave the welcome, Major Avery replied. Officers elected: President E. C. Coon Hanover, Vice President D. W. Dimmick Hanover, Secretary Thos. H. Hodson Galena, Treasurer R. B. Renwick Warren. Former Senator Mason spoke on the old 96th Illinois and pension questions and announced a Washington talk with a U.S. Senate bid.

Galena Warren Jo Daviess County Col W. H. Glasgow Major Avery E. C. Coon Hanover D. W. Dimmick Thos. H. Hodson R. B. Renwick Apple River Mason Chicago Washington U.S Illinois

Belts on sale at BE and WwW stores

Men's sample belts offered at 50 cents to 1.00 but priced at 38 cents at the BE and WwW stores. Limited quantities, rush to fittings and displays this week. Strong value message targets bargain shoppers in the area.

Graduation Exercises at Stephenson County High School

Seventy two seniors graduate tomorrow in Stephenson County as the country schools close. The 1:30 program includes vocal and instrumental numbers, recitations, duets, and an address by Rev. F M Davis. Diplomas will be presented by Supt S E Raines, with benediction to conclude.

Stephensor Davig Raines Ernest Johnson William Voss Tom Sawyer Ralph Fischer Joseph Miller Harriet Moore Hazel Winchell Flora Neuberger Vernena Dow Myrtle Cross Mary Sisson Yate March Aldred Fehr Florence 'L'Umms Grace Gishwiller Les Bergers Wattean Hazel Winter Lady Yeardly Grace Mack Sweet Girl Margaret Heney Vivian Shippy S. E. Raines

Socialism and private ownership in factory towns

Judge Grosscup notes that public land grants fostered property interests for fathers while sons in city factories feel excluded from ownership. Workers at Stover Hoofer Henry Organ Shoe plants and local utilities have purchased homes in Burchard's subdivision over four years, including seven in the last six months, paying from wages and expressing satisfaction with location and ownership.

Electric Bitters Cited As Cure For Kidney Ills

A Cedar Jct Maine resident Geo H Parris is praised in a letter for findings after suffering ivory and kidney trouble. After trying electric Bitters relief came quickly, three bottles complete cure. Sold by Joseph Hummel druggist for 60 cents with guarantee.

Geo. H. Parris Cedar J Ivor Joseph Hmmert

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