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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Mar 01, 1906

Page

8

Wovernten a Freeport People and Many Friends

Local notes list residents and visitors in Freeport, including Dr. R. He Baker of Pearl City, Mrs. J. Hy Stealy, Gracie Trotter of Orangeville, Irma Hunt of Warren, Jessie Janssen of Chicago, and others. The item records travel to Chicago, Denver, and Forreston, consistory banquets, and guests at various homes, with several moves to join family or attend events.

John Bigshaw Pone Blanchardville R. He Baker Pearl Cite Effy al Bisoutioner M & Business Lena F. W. Hoefer Belvillers J. Hy Stealy Rockford Gracie Trotter Orangeville Irma Hunt Warren Jessie Janssen Chicago Freeport James Palmer William Theide Wareeny Cc A Eva Lavenia Horsley Shullsburg Wis Joseph Horsley J. S. Louis Binghamton N. Y F. A. Raubenheimer William Yordy W. Coolidge D. A. Knowlton Mrs. Coolidge Adam Q. Schadle A. J. McNeily Red Oak Er. P. Bartlett A. G. Murray Springfield Cosmopolitan Life Insurance Association

Changes in Army Dental Exam Rules Boost Pass Rates

A revision in the recruitment dental standard eases requirements for jaw and tooth structure. The new rule reduces disqualifying criteria, allowing recruits with six serviceable teeth to pass, increasing exam pass chances by about 19 percent.

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Funeral for James Cordon Hughes Saturday Morning

News of Day terse notice: James Cordon Hughes died at St Francis hospital of peritonitis. Funeral set for 9 o clock Saturday from his parents home 15 Kickapoo Street and at 9 30 from St Marys Church. Pallbearers to be chosen from Third Ward school classmates. Hughes born thirteen years ago in Chicago. family resident in Freeport four years.

James Cordon Hughes St. Francis Hospital James Hughes Kickapoo Street St. Mary’s Church Third Ward Chicago Freeport

Many Farm Is Sold In Local Deed Record Transfer

The circuit clerk’s office shows a busy day as farm property deeds are recorded. August C Wachlin transfers to August and Fred Reuber for 11600 dollars. Chas G Vaughn transfers to Fred J Karion and Rudolph Schiesser for 1000 dollars. A F Peck to Fred Ley for 2200 dollars. August Scheider to S W Scheider for 6800 dollars. Geo Schony to Frank W Harris for 46000 dollars.

Circuit Clerk's Ofice August C. Wachlin August Fred Reuber Chas. G. Vaughn Fred J. Kar Ion Rudolph Schiesser A. F. Peck Fred Ley August Scheider S. W. Scheider Geo. Schony Frank W. Harris

Salisbury's Orchestra Closes Season on Friday Night

The Star course at the M C A concludes the season with Salisbury leading the well known orchestra for fifteen years and Abby Rose Wood as soprano. The performance promises one of the best in the course as music lovers in the city will enjoy it. Reserved seats are on sale at the Y M C A for fifty cents including admission.

M.C. A Salisbury Abby Rose Wood

Funeral services for Mrs H Poffenberger at State Street home

Funeral services for the late Mrs H Poffenberger will be held tomorrow at 12 45 PM at the family residence on State street. Rev H A Ott of Topeka Kansas will conduct the ceremony. Hon H F Aspinwall handles arrangements with pallbearers P O Stiver O E Stine Geo F Swarts H G McCulloch O D Emerick and Chas H Frick. Interment will be at Oakland Cemetery.

Chas. H. Frick Inpene Oakland Cemery

Singer of Merit at Freeport First M. E. Church

Mrs. Maude Fenton Bollman will sing at the First M. E. church next Tuesday evening drawing music lovers from Freeport. Praised in every city, she is an artist of superior qualifications. Tickets available from W. J. Young & Co. and Jourden & Stukenberg.

Maude Fenton Bollman M. E Freeport

Louis James to star in Virginius revival at local theatre

Playgoers will welcome Louis James in a revival of Virginius. The distinguished actor is praised as a premier exponent of the classic drama, with readers urged to wish for more performers of his calibre.

Louis James Virginius James

Wheeler Will Probated In County Court

The will of the late Andrew L. Wheeler has been probated in the county court. All property is left to widow Katherine Wheeler, then to their children after her death. Mrs Wheeler and Mary and Arthur Wheeler are executors.

Andrew L.wheeler Katherine Wheeler

Democratic Ball Arrangements Meet in Mayor Office

The committee on arrangements for the Democratic ball to be held May 1 will meet this evening in the mayor's office to hear the report of the prizes committee and finalize printing plans.

Real Estate Transfers Include Two Property Moves

J. J. Bohen transfers west 20 feet of lot 7 block 8 Knowlton's addition to George P. Goldschmidt for 725 dollars. Joan Peters conveys south 60 feet of lots 11 and 12 Winnesheik addition to Jacob E. Ainsworth for 1850 dollars.

J. J. Bohen George P. Goldschmit Knowlton’s Joan Peters Jacob E. Ainsworth Winnesheik

Sick and Afflicted: Held Ill and Fleck Recovered

Roy Held, son of Mr and Mrs A S Held, is reported seriously ill. Assistant State's Attorney A G Fleck has recovered from his recent indisposition.

Roy Held A. S. Held A. G. Fleck

Local Names in Red Oak Cedarville Ridott Obscured List

Partial OCR reads several names Chas H F Kottmann Red Oak Pearl M Epley Cedarville Chas H Krienke Ridott Myrtle Askey same. The fragment ends with indecipherable text veveeeee lB suggesting data corruption with missing context for a possible notice or directory item.

Chas H. F. Kottmann Red Oak Pearl M. Epley Cedarville H. Krienke Ridott Myrtle Askey Same

Consistory class of 48 photographed at Jenks Bros studio

A group of 48 members from the consistory gathered yesterday afternoon at Jenks Bros studio for a formal portrait session. The event produced a single collection image featuring all attendees in their attire.

Jenks’ Bros. Studio

Market closes for March with grain and livestock quotients

Chicago reports March 1 closing quotes for May wheat corn and oats with pork lard ribs and hogs. Union stock yards cattle hogs and sheep show prices and steady to strong or lower trends across categories including cows heifers stockers feeders and mixed butchers with range values noted.

Chicago Board of Trade Union Stock Yards

Leading Lady Demands Salary From Theatrical Manager

Chicago Daily News reports a tense exchange where the Leading Lady demands payment while the Theatrical Manager cites bad business and a ghost unable to walk. He promises to hire money next week.

Countity Chicago Daily News

Local notices and events across the community

Division No 290 to hold a card party at Masonic hall on April 16. Miss Ollie Koehler of Stockton joined Jourden & Stukenberg dry goods. William Schweder recovering after skull fracture from wagon accident. Lincoln avenue school basketball vs YMCA Intermediate. Mission Study class meets Friday at 3 pm. Mrs. Jacob Waldecker won a prize at Forester’s party. Busy Bee Rebekah sewing society meets tomorrow at 2. Blair Byrem injured finger at Illinois Central shops. Kuehner Bros electric sign upgraded stylistically. Lizzie Stalkup from Browntown moved to Monroe under guard. Prayer meeting at Embury M E church on “The Blessed Life.” Sunday school board meets after prayer meeting. officers urged to attend. Boys and girls program at English Lutheran 7–8 pm with Rev Bright. old folks program at 8 pm. Rev Dr Ott may attend.

L. E Masonic Hall Ollie Koehler Stockton Jourden & Stukenberg William Schweder Lincoln Avenue Illinois Central Blair Byrem Kuehner Bros Lizzie Stalkup Browntown Wis Monroe 3. B. McCool Embury M.E English Lutheran Church John A. Bright H. A. Ott

Farewell Party Held for P W Schryer

Mr and Mrs Paul Schryer hosted a farewell gathering for P W Schryer last night as he departs for South America today. Guests enjoyed an excellent music program and light refreshments, and all present called the evening most delightful.

Paul Schryer P. W. Schryer South America

Boarding House For Sale On Galena Street

A remodeled and enlarged 18 roolt boarding house property on Galena Street is offered for sale. It is well adapted for boarding use, conveniently located near the Court House, within four or five minutes walk, and can be bought for less than actual value if taken at once. Inquiries to Cc. F. Hildreth.

Galena St Court House F. Hildreth

Misses and Children's Day at Golden Hale Shop

Saturday event offers 10 percent discount on all Misses and Children's shoes. BoKkeEMLIER & Lar, 115 Galena St.

Golden Hale Shop Bokkeemlier & Lar Galena St

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