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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1906
Page
8
Eva Moss was arrested and bound over to the March term of the circuit court after a preliminary hearing before Magistrate Bentley. Police testified to the events leading to her confession during questioning in custody. Bonds were set at $300.
The Oberammergau stereopticon lecture by O J Price, praised at Y M C A, returns Sunday at 3 30 PM open to men only with no admission fee. A dissolving stereopticon will display scenes to make viewers feel they witness the real Passion Play in Freeport.
The late Mrs H Poffenberger was laid to rest this afternoon at Oakland cemetery following services led by Rev H A Ott at the family residence on State street. Hon H F Aspinwall supervised arrangements with pallbearers P O Stiver O E Stine Geo F Swarts H G McCulloch O D Emerick and Chas H Frick. The Bulletin office closed during the funeral hours.
The Woman's club hosts a musical afternoon on Saturday with Mrs. Oyler giving a short history of opera development and Mrs. Breed outlining plots of principal operas. Pianist and vocal selections will be performed by club members and guests. During social hour a ten cent luncheon will be served by the Civic committee.
The orchestra with soprano Abbie Rose Wood has delighted audiences this season wherever it appeared. It will likely enchant again tonight as the last number of the Star course. This is a standard program and many who heard it here years ago expect a warm reception. Admission is 50 cents, including reserved seating.
Mrs. Raines daughter of Bernard McNaney died Wednesday evening in Milwaukee at age 26. William Barron a cousin left today for the funeral. The father of the deceased is a well known conductor on the C. M. & St. Paul road and the family formerly lived in Freeport.
Walter Pfender captained a bowling team that beat the team led by George Pfender at Germania alleys last evening. The Pfender outfit won two of three games and received a fine banquet from the defeated opposing players.
Mrs Thomas Horan died at De Kalb last Saturday and was buried on Monday. She was sister in law of the late Rev Father Horan, pastor of St. Mary's church for several years, and she was a frequent visitor in this city.
The First M. E. church ladies announce a sale of home baked goods excluding bread on Saturday March 3 at Delhaur's coffee and tea store on Stephenson street. Ladies are urged to donate.
Clinton Iowa March 1 Clinton will field an independent team this season after rejecting the proposal to join the Wisconsin league. Independent status means no conference schedule with the Wisconsin league and likely local matchups with nearby schools.
The village board of West Freeport met in regular session last evening but adjourned for two weeks to allow for investigations into several matters.
Excelsior lodge of Masons will hold a stated communication this evening for business and work. Members are urged to attend and participate in the session.
The board of education meets tonight and the Catholic Order of Foresters holds a regular meeting this evening. Miss Josephine Lichtenberger travels to Chicago to select spring millinery for F. A. Read. Rev. Ed Goldschmit visits from Chicago. Knights and Ladies of Security elect O. N. Taylor delegate to Belleville district convention with Albert Hill as alternate. E. & W. clothing house announces spring hat opening. Ennenga returns from eastern markets with new styles. An advertisement for the store is highlighted.
Misses and children's day at the Colden Rate shoe store on Saturday March 8 offering a ten percent discount on Misses and Children's shoes. BokeVeEleR and LAPP, 115 Galena St.
The debate between nationalist and socialist figures H and J culminated in the session being suspended. Later J sent his seconds to meet those of Austray to arrange a new encounter.
The House Committee on Foreign Affairs plans a favorable report on Secretary Root’s bill to reorganize the consular service, in nearly final form as it passed the senate annex. The action was announced from Washington on March 2 in a special dispatch.
From Out: Own Correspondent in Rock Grove Feb 27. Local items include a farmers dance mishap on Feb 22, travelers and relocations, and funeral notices. Frank Barker of Walnut Grove dies Feb 28 1906. George Wunshell, Civil War veteran, dies Feb 22 1906 and is buried at Rock Grove cemetery after service by Rev J W Michael. Card party planned by G I A auxiliary on April 16.
Joe Fifer's dancing school hosts a social at Lexington Hall Wegl n tsy on March 7 featuring cream cake fruit stella princess and whole wheat bread. call at Billarbegh's tomorrow for details.
Druggist Joseph Emmert endorses Vinci cod liver preparation as a cure for lung troubles, promising refunds if unsatisfactory. He contrasts it with palliative cough syrups and notes eminent physicians advise sunlight and fresh air, hearty diet, and cod liver oil for recovery. Dr Charles L Best returns to Chicago to resume work at Tabitha hospital. praises Freeport Masonic temple and Consistory achievements.
Rental and employment notices list east half of a double house at 302 Stephenson Street with modern improvements and inquiries for A E Hawke at 304 Stephenson Street. Additional classified items advertise a store room at 163 Stephenson and drug stock for sale with contact J B Delhauer at 62 Douglas Avenue.
A 15-room boarding house on Galena Street offered for sale. The remodeled and enlarged dwelling is well suited for boarding use, closely located within a few minutes of the Court House. Priced to sell at once for less than actual value. Inquiries to C. F. Hildreth.
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