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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 1908

Page

4

Personal records show many Freeport visitors and callers

A long list of names and places records daily personal business and social visits. People from Morrison Dixon Dubuque Lena Polo Rockford Chicago Racine and St Louis visited or called in Freeport or traveled to nearby towns. Notables include J. S. Hiraume preparing court at Mt Carroll and Miss Chadband of the Pantagraph visiting and writing from Freeport.

William Fraser Polo Freeport J. B. Fenton Morrison Mather Prasse Fleroy A. C. Kennedy Dixon G. B. Turneaure Forreston W. H. Baskett Moline J.C. Fisch Dubuque Miss Birdie C. Zveger Lena A. C. Schadel Warren J. A. Tapper Mendota John McDaniel Orangeville A. G. Murray Springfield J. M. Batchelder J.L. Merrill Rockford W.H. Geeting W. C. Royer Galesburg William J. Wachlin McConnell Mr. Waring Chicago D. F. Graham P. D. Drummond W. L. McNarlan W. H. Foll Richard Eyler Mt. Carroll Cal M. Feezer Friends Grace L. Houser Vernie Trotter Horace Tarbox A. F. Weise Amboy City M. Scheidt A. M. iKaiuffman Sidloyd Aspinwall Brownsville Texas J. 8. Hiraume Cialena Alice Daniels QO. 'S. Smith St. Louis

Mes Ghreenawalt Thankful For Woodsmen Death Benefit

Mes Ghreenawalt expresses gratitude to the Woodsmen for a prompt death benefit settlement following a death event, noting relief and appreciation for timely aid.

Ghreenawalt

Foley's Honey for Coughs Safe Under Law

Notice to our customers announces Foley's Honey and cough remedy is not affected by the National Pure Food and Drug Law as it contains no opiates or harmful drugs. It is recommended as a safe remedy for children and adults. H. J. Moogh and Wm. F. Jungkunz.

F Foley H. JS. Moogh Wm. F. Jungkunz

Dress Trousers at a Great Bargain at E and W Clothing

Dress trousers offered at E and W Clothing House for 1.95 and 2.35 dollars. Advert item notes a great bargain on men’s attire with affordable pricing at the local shop.

E.& W. Clothing House

Installation of Rev Mullen at Grace Church

The English Evangelical Lutheran church of this city held the installation of Rev. Philip H W R Mullen with Rev. C A Gelwicks delivering the charge in the morning. Rev H M Bannen gave the evening charge as the congregation took installation vows. Bishop Anderson attended, praising Christian moral law and noting the class of twenty seven confirmed at Grace Church. Offertory for the bishop’s fund reached 24 dollars. Next Sunday Dr. Charles Blanchard will speak at the men’s meeting.

Philip H W. R. Mullen C. A. Gelwicks Rockford Gelwicks Mullen H. M. Bannen Timothy Branwen Carlyle Christ Kingdom of God New Kingdom la Salle Street Chicago St. Francis Savonarolas Careys Puseys Confusius Buddha Europe India Bishop Anderson R. B. Mitchell Marcus Lane Mammannel Church In That City, of Which the Revo N. B. Clinch

Bishop addresses Grace church confirmation amid wintry weather

A large Grace church congregation gathered for confirmation and a Bishop Anderson sermon. The bishop urged regular religious duties and spoke on the Sermon on the Mount, noting Christ’s message as universal and rooted in tradition, with emphasis on the kingdom of God.

Grace Church P. Anderson Seblom Anderson Christ Confucius Socrates Plato Paul Cotmeon

Persistence in Prayer Leads Epworth League Meeting

A meeting of the Epworth League at the First M I church last evening, led by Charles Long, focused on Persistence in Prayer. Miss Rosenthal sang a solo to applause, and the crowd of young people enjoyed the event. Next Sunday evening the league will move to a campfire style session with Pastor I W Kanerson of the Christian church as speaker, promising a well worth attending evening with special music and a strong meeting.

Epworth League M. I Charles Long Christian Church Emerson

Young People Meet at First U B Church

Last evening a youth gathering at First U B Church drew strong interest with Miss Mabel K Mergeson leading, J B Fenton directing music, and Miss Alverta Pratt at the piano. The meeting was noted as spiritual and credit to the leader. The mission study class meets at the parsonage tomorrow evening to study the book Aliens or Americans with chapter one as the lesson.

U. B Vias Mabel Kmergeson J.B. Fenton Alverta Pratt

Meeting at the YMCA Debates Saloon and Work Ethic

An all male meeting at the YMCA featured multiple short talks by leaders from local industries includingHenney’s Hoofer’s Pilinois Central and others. Speakers argued the saloon harms work, time, and money and offered a common stance that it is not the workingman’s friend.

Lavin Plort Caprourpta Crty Fron Stores Henney's Hoofer’s Pilinois Sentral Workingman

Temple Quartette to Perform Sacred Music recital

The Temple quartet, with Mr. Oscar Wagner and Miss Iva Swingley, will present a sacred music recital at Grace Episcopal Church on Monday evening, March 6.

Temple Quartette Oscar Wagner Mias Iva Swingley Grace Episcopal Ehiurets

Lent Regulations Issued By Archbishop Quigley

Lent begins Ash Wednesday with ashes in all diocese Catholic churches. Regulations grant fast days from March 4 to April 12 for those over 21 not dispensed, with exemptions for the sick poor nursing mothers and others. Fast consists of one full meal after noon and a light evening collation, with tea or coffee allowed. abstinence from fresh meat is eased on Sundays and other days except Wednesdays, Fridays, and Holy Week Saturdays. Fish with meat forbidden at the same meal. lard allowed year round. Indults from the apostolic see in 1887 and later for workers and families permit fresh meat once daily on all fast and abstinence days except Fridays, with restrictions on fish and meat combination. Workingmen urged to perform mortification such as abstaining from intoxicating drinks.

Quigley Apostolic See Doly See Holy See

Religious Denominations by Communicants in the United States

The total communicants across fourteen denominations reach 25,817,267 with Catholics making about two fifths. Major groups include Methodists as the second largest and Baptists third, followed by Lutherans Presbyterians and others. The table lists ministers, churches, and communicants for each denomination.

United States Vanselical (United Friends L Presbyterian Dapiscopal Salvation Army United Brethren Unitariagas

Y M C A Banquet Set For Tomorrow Night

Tomorrow night the annual Y M C A banquet will be held with reception at 6 15 and banquet service at 6 15 followed by a toasts program. About 200 seats are filled with a few tickets still available. The event is described as a historic occasion for the association and open to any man in the city who wishes to attend and enjoy himself.

Association Ity

Hall's Cure and reward notice from Toledo druggists

A historical advertisement offers a one hundred dollar reward for a cure of callarrh and markets Hall's Cutared Cure. It touts internal use, direct mucous contact, and lists Hall's Family Pills for constipation. The notice is signed by Walding Kinnan and Marvin, wholesale druggists of Toledo Ohio.

Weoller Toledaro Chenecy Walding, Kinnan & Marvin Toledo Hall

Notable career of banquet speaker from Hamilton visit

Frank G. Barnes D D L L of Bloomington Wesleyan University, former boy from Hamilton's boys home, is set to speak on Trained Leadership at the Y M C A banquet. His rise from factory and paper office work to university president, aided by early home life and Ontario/Illinois church school ties, is recounted during his visit to Hamilton and Bloomington.

Frank G. Barnes A. M Finais Wesleyan University Bloomington Dr. Barnes Frank Hamlin University St. Paul, Minn Wesleyan University Barnes England Hamilton Canada Flamilton Boys’ Home Albert Bigelow Bloomington Pantograph London Bramilton Spectator The Warner Wanner's Zinesheim Mary Street James Robert Kilgour Aingheim Asia Frontier Assintoia Saskatchewan Rediudar North Dakota Theethodist Episcopal Church Briark T Hamlin College Epworth College Wesleyan University of Bloomington Hampton Andrew Carnegie Ilinois Harvard University Upper Iowa’ University Iown United States Methodist University Illinois

Married in Social Circles Miss Mabel Matter Weds William Burd

A simple wedding at 311 Carroll Street united Miss Mabel I Matter and William E Burd of Rockford with Rev L C Schmidt officiating. About thirty relatives attended a wedding dinner as the couple prepare to move to Delta California for their future home.

Caroline Matter Carroll Street Mabel I. Matter William E. Burd Rockford L. C. Schmidt Trinity Church Burd Buckeye Township Freeport Business College Dorman & Co Stephenson County B. Burd Groom Chicago W. E. Burd Eugene Matter Maywood West

Prip Around the World entertains with cultural booths

Busy Bee Jodge of the Daughters of Rebekah hosted a Saturday night event with a Prip Around the World. Booths represented various countries offering samples, presided by members in period costumes. Apple Sam and the Goddess of Liberty led the American booth while a colonial drill by George and Martha Washington showcased six ladies and six gentlemen. Music by Miss Marie Exrist on piano and George Sweeney on violin accompanied cards and dancing.

Busy Bee Jodge Rebekah Apple Sam Goddess of Liberty George and Martha Washington Marie Exrist George Sweeney

Mrs Antone Billerbeck Hosts Card Party at Pleasant Street

Mrs Antone Billerbeck will host a social evening for friends at her home on Pleasant street followed by a card party tonight at the K of G hall.

Motor Car in Service Returns to Schedule at Flinois Central

The motor car of the Madison barnock in the Flinois Central was returned to service this morning and departed on schedule. Wisconsin railroad commissioners issued tips to citizens to curb antiquated ideas likely to halt controversy.

Madison Flinois Central Railroad Commissioners of Wisconsin

Insurance Adjuster in city for Meyer Vinegar plant fire loss

William Rothermel an insurance adjuster from Chicago and brother of Arthur Rothermel of the Wright shoe store is in town adjusting the fire loss at the Charles E. Meyer Vinegar plant.

William Rothermel Chica Arthur Rothermel Wright Shoe Store Chas. EK. Meyer

Foley’s Honey and Cone Brand Cough Remedy Ad

An old advertisement claims Foley's Honey and Tar will cure obstinate racking coughs and strengthen lungs. It notes the genuine product comes in a yellow package and is promoted by H. J. Moogh.

Foley H. J. Moogh Wm. F. Jungkunz

Daily Journal Offers Citywide Delivery at 10 Cents Weekly

The Daily Journal announces citywide home delivery priced at 10 cents per week, promoting broad access to its local news and information through affordable subscription.

Licenses and Saloon Model Questioned by Liquor Paper

The Liquor Paper argues that a Model Saloon is impossible and lists reasons. It discusses what three beers daily could purchase and invites readers to judge the feasibility for their own satisfaction.

Barrels of goods bought with three beers a day

A Civic League piece compares yearly liquor spending to grocery lists and a home Christmas donation, showing items like flour sugar beans and soap purchasable for three beers daily. It cites a Pennsylvania letter detailing a year of purchases and condemns “model saloons” as fantasies while warning of widespread saloon debauchery.

Civic League Illinois Pennsylvania

Kidney cure promise from local druggists ad

A promotional item from C P Guenther & Co at the Galena avenue corner touts Hindipo as a remedy for Bright's disease diabetes rheumatism gout gravel dropsy bladder inflammation and nervous troubles caused by sick kidneys. The ad offers trial by mail prepaid and a six box supply for 2 50 under a positive guarantee.

Bright C. P. Guenther & Co Galena Avenue Galena Street

Town Board Meeting Set for March 3

The town board will hold a regular meeting Tuesday evening March 3 at 7 30 p.m. to audit bills. All persons with town bills should present them at the Town Clerk office located in Rice Building, 2nd floor.

Mighael Stefpfen Rice Building

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