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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1907
Page
4
Trinity Church hosts a special service next Sunday at the Y M C A to honor friends aged fifty years or more with reserved seats and flowers by young ladies. The pastor will preach a gospel sermon and an evening talk on A farmer's Mistake as the series continues.
Fanchon the Cricket will be repeated tonight at the High school auditorium. Invitations and public admission at 25 cents welcome. Wednesday night’s performance was praised and drawn a large crowd. The youths’ effort reflects well on the community and could command higher prices in an opera house.
Charles C. King former president of the First National Bank at Scotland South Dakota faced a ninety four count indictment from a federal grand jury in Pierre counted for embezzlement misappropriation of securities and funds false entries and returns fraudulent issue of certificates and drafts. He pled guilty to twelve counts and not guilty on the rest. He received a five year sentence at Leavenworth Federal Prison.
Deputy Marshal W. D. Mack went to Rockford to serve eighteen subpoenas in the United States against Clarence Johnson. Johnson, a Swede, was to receive two hundred dollar post office money orders but was mistakenly paid them by a colored man who refused to return the funds after demand. Fourteen of the subpoenas involve colored witnesses.
The county court proBates the last will of Casper Nehus dated May 18 1906. The entire estate is to be divided among the children with Michael Scheidt named as executor.
All choir members urged to attend 7 45 PM rehearsal at First U B Church. Rehearsing music for Sunday children’s service and for the P C U convention.
The First M E S S S S and church announce their annual picnic scheduled for next Wednesday June 26 at Globe Park. Members of the Sunday school and church are invited to attend.
William Saul received a letter asserting Genevieve Morgan, his sister-in-law, was not injured in Des Moines despite reports to the contrary. The note reiterates the denial and maintains the distance from the incident.
Charles E. Gregory filed with the city clerk the bonds required by his electric franchise. The bonds amount to 5000 dollars and 10000 pounds each.
Highland Park hosts a band performance tonight with attendance expected to set a new record. Tomorrow features a children’s day event, signaling a weekend of family activities at the park.
Yesterday afternoon Mrs Victor Heise and a guest returned to find about forty friends gathered to celebrate her upcoming twentieth wedding anniversary. Refreshments were served and a solid silver token was presented to Mrs Heise by her admiring friends.
Mrs Alfred Weise and Miss Josie Franz hosted a linen shower at Mrs Alfred Weise's home for Miss Bertha Gaengle who will marry Mr Leo Wock of Waterloo Town next Tuesday. About twenty young ladies attended. In the peanut contest Miss Clara Scheidt won the head prize and Miss Helen Wieneke the second. Decorations were red and white and refreshments were served.
A brief item notes that the couple will establish residence on Chicago's north side, highlighting a planned move and local neighborhood context. The statement emphasizes urban relocation without additional details on date or reasons.
Mrs Eva Brown will host a lawn social at her home on Elk and American streets next Tuesday evening to benefit the new Trinity Church. Ice cream cake ham sandwiches pickles and coffee will be served for a small sum. This is a chance to enjoy a pleasant evening and help a worthy cause.
The Impor sment committee of the B Y of the First Baptist church will host a Post Card social in the church vestry on Friday evening, June 28. Home made cards will be on sale and refreshments served. A good time is assured to all who attend.
A dockworker accused of kidnapping faces the judge who declares him not a kidnapper. The man, tall and strong, admits a troubled past and drink issues as the mother of the child watches. The judge orders him downstairs for a day to straighten up, and the man asks to kiss the child. The scene unfolds with the mother’s wary relief. Cincinnati Times-Star photos New York Cor.
Graduating exercises of county schools at the high school building on June 2 followed by June 24 commencement at St Mary's school. June B hosts the P O U convention of the Northern Illinois conference at U B church. June Bons of Veterans entertainment at K G hall. June W Freeport Business Men's Association banquet at Mason lodge temple. June 28 2 percent Commencement at St Joseph's school.
Advertisement for men's sleeveless knee length underwear priced at 40 and 60 cents per garment. Marketed as ideal for hot weather at BE and W. location, dated June 19.
Public notice from Freeport Illinois dated June 14 1907 states a special stockholders meeting on May 81 1907 increased capital stock from five thousand to thirty thousand dollars. Certificates filed with the Secretary of State and the Stephenson County Recorder of Deeds per law. J C Scorr president W N Tron secretary.
A reflective essay on fame arguing it is useless until after death. It claims fame rises above rules, is more common among the dead, and only those who avoid craving it long enough may receive it. The piece encourages relentless work and creation, then waiting for recognition posthumously.
The House of Romanoff ended with Empress Elizabeth’s death. Her successor was Peter of Oldenburg, duke of Holstein Gottorp and son of Elizabeth’s sister Grand Duchess Ann. From Peter III, the current Russian rulers are descended, making the dynasty Oldenburgs rather than Romanoffs.
A Houston Post item notes a husband and wife exchange about subscribing to Up to Date Fashion Magazine for his wife. He says she cries over gowns he cannot afford, highlighting a light domestic moment and the magazine's appeal to want and envy.
Announcement states that Miss Helen Dale McCash and Robert Winfield Dunn were married in Saginaw Michigan last March by Rev N B S Diey a Congregational minister. The bride, formerly of Freeport, is remembered for her stage career and the couple reside here.
A historical note ranks eggs by nutriment from goose eggs as supreme to plover eggs as least valuable, with ducks guinea fowls hens turkeys and others in between. The text reflects period egg quality judgments and comparative prices or desirability among poultry eggs.
Classified catalog fragment shows求 ads seeking a girl for general housework and an office boy. Text mentions applications sent to Journal under care of W. Galdin at 844th Avenue and Porton. Fragmentary lines indicate employment notices and locations.
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