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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1909
Page
8
A catalog of first mortgages secured by productive farms totaling 83,000 face value with aggregate valuations of 266,300. Loans span 80 to 320 acre farms with values from 1,700 to 14,000, offering a 67 percent margin and investor savings.
The Freeport Culture Club hosted a Japanese themed evening at Mrs. Kettle s home on Blackhawk street. Members wore Japanese costumes and explored art embroidery lacquer ware and porcelain after Rev H M Markley presented a Japan lecture. Tea wafers and preserved ginger were served by three Japanese ladies in a Japanese style setting.
The Euterpean club met with Miss Fry last night to study Liszt life and works. Guests Miss Fuller and Misses from Winslow attended with songs by San Souci and accompanied performances. Distinct program items included Liszt life, Valse Triplotpu, and various Rubinstein and Schubert pieces performed by club members and guests.
Julius Heeren and Rose Finkbeiner of Freeport were married Tuesday March 2 at 7 p m in the bride’s South Street home near Bailey’s Park. Rev Wm F Klingbeil of Oak Street Evangelical Church officiated. The couple will reside on a farm seven miles west of Freeport.
The Grace Episcopal church choir will present a sacred music program this Friday at 8 PM. Charles Gounod compositions will be performed with Miss Iva Schogley as organist and Oscar Wagner as cellist, with proceeds supporting the choir.
The D A R Elder William Brewster chapter will meet tomorrow afternoon with Miss Chrisler. Mrs. E O Rosenstiel will read a paper on The Inauguration of Washington and Mrs. Marvin will read a paper on The Inauguration of Taft.
Closing board of trade quotations show May wheat at 1.18 19, May corn at 67 34 14, May oats at 56, May pork at 81 7 35, May lard at 10.02 5, May ribs at 9.22. Union stock yards figures list cattle 18,000 steady to 10 higher with Beeves 4.60 to 7.10, hogs 25,000 up 10 to 16, light 36.20 to 36.60, sheep 12,000 up 10 to 5.80, and other categories across the market.
Harvey F. White died by his own action near Everts station weeks ago. He carried a $2,000 life policy payable to his estate with Massachusetts Mutual Life. Frank J. White was appointed administrator. Heirs are the parents and brother.
Dr. King's New Life Pills prevent ap pendicitig by gently stimulating the stomach and bowels. The remedy claims to cure constipation and relieve biliousness chills malaria headaches and indigestion. Column by Joseph Warner on Me Jyurmal's wane page.
Associated Press reports Chicago on March 3 saw new season highs for May wheat reaching 6734 cents, May corn at 6734, and May oats also advancing as prices surged on the Chicago Board of Trade.
Topeka dispatch reports the governor’s signature will seal a bank guarantee law protecting savings deposits up to $100 per individual. The measure aims to fortify depositor security as it becomes law.
Washington March 3 Associated Press report states ambassador to Rome Lloyd C Griscom has sent his resignation to the state department.
Mrs. M Beyers was granted an annulment of her marriage to Fred Beyers in circuit court this afternoon. The couple, first cousins, allege her consent was obtained by threats and other persuasion. They say they were married in Wisconsin on Sept 16 1907 but have never lived together as husband and wife.
From Pearl City March 1 the correspondent notes worsening road conditions and a flurry of farm moves and relocations. Farmers such as Lewis Klipping prepare to move to Grundy Center Iowa while others shift onto new farms nearby. Community visits, school events, and church activities fill the week as mumps and whooping cough epidemics recede under a bustle of moving, visiting, and local meetings.
From Our Own Correspondent Ridott March L at Of Town one mile west of Ridou on Monday February 22 occurred pleasant 60.
The community gathered at Mary Miltons home for a 34th birthday with gifts and a lavish dinner. Various locals visited, hosted dinners, and attended baptisms, birthdays, and church events. A grave illness and a baby’s death in Ridott were noted, with funeral arrangements and expressions of sympathy from neighbors.
From Our Own Correspondent Warren March 1 Mrs Carroll and daughters left Tuesday for Pontiac IL where she will visit her parents. J L G Edgers the genial auctioneer from Shullsburg was here Monday to attend the Gundry Bros sale. J J Staver returned a week ago.
Our Own Correspondent from McConnell reports Mrs. C Wathen returns to Chicago after visiting her mother. Edward Snyder resumes teaching at Belleview after a fall in Freeport. Abe and Mrs. Cole of Freeport host visitors. The annual telephone election names directors Levi Bechtold, Wm Leverton, Jacob Stamm, and Geo Hulbert. Several locals comment on health travel and chores including a stalled train, a shed being built, and lumber hauling for a new barn.
An events listing shows March 7 card party by G I A to B of L B. March 7 dance at St Marys hall. March 17 Freeport Tribunal No 0 dance and card party at Bhusts ball. March 17 10 Masonic school of instruction. March 20 31 Annual rendezvous Freeport Donat story. April city and township election.
March Landweek Wallack Theatre Co presents matinees Tuesday Thursday and Saturday with moving pictures on March 7 in matinee and night showings. On March 18 a Broken Idol screens.
In Henrietta Pa a mother recounts her son’s five-year battle with eczema. Doctors said poisoned blood harmed his lungs, but seven bottles of Electric Bitters cured him. The ad claims relief for eruptions eczema salt rheum sores and all blood disorders and rheumatism. Only 50 cents guaranteed by Joseph Emmert.
Morris Falkenstein the well known horse buyer is at Leva at Groff's livery until March 6. He will purchase two carloads of horses and pay the highest market price.
Fragmentary notice references a furnished room for two at 187 Douglas Ave near the court house with partial unreadable advertiser text. The remaining lines show garbled phrases and a reference to Peoples Oglumn advertisements on page seven.
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