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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Mar 05, 1908

Page

4

Masonic Calendar notices for several lodges

Bacelsior Lodge No.7 A F and A M holds stated communications on the first and eighth Friday each month with B A degree work on Friday Marcho. Evergreen Lodge No. 170 holds stated communications on the first and eighth Monday each month. Freeport Chapter No. 2 R A M holds stated convocations on the last and third Tuesday. Freeport Council No. and S M holds stated communication on Tuesday. Freeport Commandery No. 7 E T holds stated conclave on the first standard Wednesday each month.

Bacelsior A. F A. M Evergreen Lodge Freeport R.A. M Freeport Council S.M E. T

Personal Record Highlights Local Movements and Visits

Ed Harnish spent the day at Polo. Mrs. Eugene Dailey was in Chicago. Klute of Racine spent the day in Freeport. C. E. Lamb of Dubuque in Freeport. Edward Grady of Chicago. Miss Florence Snow visited Rockford yesterday. R. M. Botdorf went to Beloit on business. J. McDermott of Dubuque was a caller. George R. Ebersole of Rockford in Freeport. E. O. Gueger called at Orangeville. Thomas Green left for Nachusa. L. J. Broderick of Peoria traded in the city. J. Mossman to Elgin to visit parents. George E. Thomas of Milwaukee a caller. W. A. Merrifield of Batavia visited Freeport. D. W. Rosenburg of Rochelle called on friends. Ed Carroll of Monroe as guest. Mrs. Edgar Eells of Winslow called. J. A. Garnes of Orangeville in Freeport en route to Rockford. Judge Farrand and Court Reporter Gossman returned to Dixon. Misses Theresa and Josephine Rodemeyer returned from Galena. Miss Margaret Wilson left for Chicago to live with sister. Harry White transacted business at Rockford. partner in Stimpert & White, now in Freeport poultry business.

Klute Racine Freeport C. E. Lamb Dubuque Edward Grady Chicago Florence Snow Rockford R. M. Botdorf Beloit J. McDermott George R. Ebersole E. O. Gueger Orangeville Thomas Green Nachusa L. J. Broderick Peoria J. Mossman Elgin George E. Thomas Milwaukee W. A. Merrifield Batavia Freinds Edgar Eells Winslow J. A. Garnes Farrand Gossman Dixon Theresa Josephine Rodemeyer Galena Margaret Wilson

Excelsior Lodge to Meet for Degree and Talk

Excelsior lodge will meet in stated communication Friday evening for business and degree work in the BF. A. de gree. Dr Willett’s fourth degree will be on Friday evening March 6 in Masonic temple at 6 o’clock. the subject will be Paul and Gentile Christianity. Stafford Vogt and family pass through Freeport on way to Elsworth Minn to live. Freeport Tribanes No. 98 to hold regular meeting this evening at 8 in Odd Fellows’ ball. every member urged to attend as a new picture will be taken. old fashioned spelling school and amusements to follow for members only with light refreshments.

Stafford Vogt Freeport Elsworth Minn Vogt German Valley Freeport Tribanes No. 98 Odd Fellows Spollites

Craftsman's Home Study School Incorporation Filed

Articles of incorporation for the Craftsman's Home Study School filed with the circuit court clerk. Capital stock set at $14,000, 1,200 shares at $10 each. Incorporators named as John A. Seefelder, Luther A. Fulwider, and L. E. H. Burrell. Charter life stated as Twenty Years.

Craftsman John A. Seefelder Luther A. Fulwider L. E H. Burrell

Board of Education Meeting Planned for Tomorrow Night

The board of education will hold a regular monthly session tomorrow night to discuss district matters and approve routine items.

Board of Education

Bucklin's Arnica Salve Praised as Best Healer

A reader from Bucklin's Aruien Salve is hailed as the best healer for an old army wound and other obstinate sores after years of use. The item is sold by Joseph Jéni mert's drug store for 25e.

Starbisad Raymond Maine Bucklin Joseph Jénimert

Change Divisions 16 Comply With Law

Freeport division of the Tiiness Central remains unaffected by the sixteen hour law for trainmen as crews can complete the run within the limit. Departments and unions plan a Chicago meeting April 2 to discuss disputes, with preliminary talks held in Chicago.

Freeport Tiiness Central Iowa Haineis Central Western Railroads Labor Brotherhoods Chicago General Managers’ Association Railway Exchange Division

Shoes at Schmidt Wachlin Pfeiffer’s Sold Out Bargain

Shoes for boys priced at 1.60 and 1.75 were selling out at 98 cents across most sizes at Schmidt Wachlin Pfeiffer’s store. The sale offers a wide range and drew shoppers seeking bargain footwear.

Schmidt Wachlin & Pfeiffer’s

Manhattan Dress Shirts at 264 otf E W Clothing House

An advertisement highlights Manhattan Dress Shirts described as best on the market offered at 264 otf by E and W Clothing House with brief sale language.

Manhattan E. & W. Clothing House

Electric Bitters Endorsed As A Universal Tonic

San Prancisco endorses Electric Bitters as a superior tonic for stomach, liver and kidney issues. It purifies blood and strengthens the system, priced 40 cents at Joseph Emmert's drug store. Read the Journal's want column.

Mer Sorinau Coulter Chefaelbert San Prancisco Sayvst Cb Joseph Emimert

Longtime Freeport resident Joseph Niedermeyer dies at 63

Joseph A Niedermeyer a Bavarian born potter turned confectioner died at St Francis hospital after an operation for strangulated hernia He lived in Freeport 36 years and had worked in Dubuque and Elizabeth Iowa He leaves his widow Katherine Hoebel five children and four stepchildren The funeral at St Josephs Church will be conducted by Rev Kalvelage with burial at the German Catholic cemetery

Joseph A. Niedermeyver Freeport Bavaria Germany Munich Vienna America Land of Opportunity Dubuque Iowa Elizabeth Daviess County Ite South Galena Avenue Niedermeyer Chicago Street Theodore Gessner Prudential Insurance Company Augusta Schaeffer Katherine Hoebel Joseph Fr Anton T. Niedermeyer Portland Ore M. Seraphim Clyde James I. Meagher Fred W. Niederm St. Francis Hospital Galena Avenue St. Joseph's Church Kalvelage

German composers studied by Euterpeans

Tuesday evening the Euterpeans studied Wagner and Franz Abt with Dr J Sheldon Clark hosting in his rooms. Mrs H D Cook led a varied program including life outlines of Abt and Wagner, opera outlines, songs, and selections from Lohengrin Die Walkure and Der Ring des Nibelungen performed by a group of contributors led by Misses Cirmisded Pry and Margaret Cuthine with piano by several named artists.

Richard Wagner Franz Abt J. Sheldon Clark H. D. Cook Wagner-Art Cook Perplesxity Yder Polebetriu Wagner Cirmisded Sonue Stluuiber Marevaret Pry Trrahauser Crransden Sone—Oh Sveeteveninpe Linrhetrau Pingo Maret Tasnabaiuser Swihgstey Song Miirabetus Prager Miss Margaret Cuthine Lohenvrin Amfiss Caraneden Vro Mas Civ Abe Torte Lennox Die Clark Me Bras Cirmisdediy

Embury Epworth League Meeting Plans A Song Session

The Embury Epworth League announces a Sunday meeting at First Presbyterian. The orchestra will perform and offer pieces with a brief vocal and instrumental program. Members are invited to attend as a welcoming audience and help ensure a successful event.

Public Notice Listing Health Remedy Offer

A historical notice promotes Lo Dass Vrial 1.00 as a general health remedy. Claims relief for back ache rheumatic pains and related ailments. Sold by He OS Mooek and C. Pothuenther with satisfaction guaranteed and broad appeal to various ages.

He OS. Mooek C. Pothuenther

Removal Notice From German Tonsurance Building

Owing to the demodelity of the German Tonsurance building, the office is temporarily moved. Location is Room 40 Wilcoxon Building. 350 LW BK. E. Agen.

Tonsurance Wilcoxon Building BK. E. Agen

Notice of Collection Appointment by Lancaster Township

Tan Notice states two Saturdays, March 7 and id, at Bokemeier Lapp to receive CHUxer. Henry Prok, Collector, Lancaster Township, will conduct the collection.

Tan Bokemeier & Lapp Chuxer Henry Prok Lancaster Pewnuship Dod Wilw

Civic League Attacks Saloon Regulation In Freeport

The Civic League denounces treating in saloons and calls liquor dealers self serving. It cites Roosevelt and Collier's Weekly on saloon harms, urges strict control and advance license payments to curb disorderly venues. The piece argues saloons foster crime and degradation, mapping opinions of liquor interests and local officials.

Civic League Hiquor Freeport Roosevelt Rock Island County Wiich Liquor Dealers Collier’s Weekly New York Colliers Minard Luther Collier's Chicago Coliier’s Tlinois Business Men's Association

Minstrels at Grand in Freeport Delight Crowd

Al G Field's Greater Minstrels drew a sold out Grand audience in Freeport last evening. The show impressed with strong artistry, lavish costumes, and striking stage effects. Highlights included Stan ley as interlocutor, Billy Clark, Dec Quigley, and a vivid church by the river finale.

AL G. Field Freeport Norman Stanley Henigelves T the Billy Clark Dec Quigley Sally Thehcore Mirchiel Tart Philippines Tie Bard Pryan Mother Arth

Snow Storm Fitting Finale with Santa and Reindeer

The moonlit river scene intensifies as clouds scud and darken the light. A looming storm arrives as the grand display closes with a snow storm and Santa Claus appearing with his reindeer.

Santa Claus Reindeer

Original Girl in Blue to Play Grand March 13

At the Jamestown Exposition the Original Girl in Blue, a sensation at the Jamestown fair, comes to the Grand on March 13 as an extra special feature with Knickerbocker Ideals. She will then depart for a two year London contract. Popular prices apply with seats available at C. P. Guenther's Drug store.

Knickerbocker Knickerbocker Ideas Co England London C. P. Guenther

Uncle Josh Perkins at Grand Opera House March 7

New England rural comedy drama Uncle Josh Perkins comes to the Grand opera house on March 7 with matinee and night shows. The season’s company is stronger than ever and the play is praised as entertaining and uplifting. The cast is a finely blended group with high class specialties and novel settings for each scene.

Canele Josh Perkins New England Grand Opera House

The Red Mill Score by Victor Herbert at Grand

The Red Mill at the Grand next Wednesday night features Victor Herbert as the composer. Herbert, long recognized as America's leading light opera composer, has written nineteen works including Mile. Modiste Babes in Toyland It Happened in Nordland The Tattooed Man The Serenade The Fortune Teller Babette and The Wizards of the.

Red Mill

The Red Mill Scores and Noted Musical Hits

The composer Herbert, famed for Nile The Idol's Eye Wonder land Dream City The Magic Knight The Singing Girl Dolly Dollars and more, is celebrated for The Red Mill. Its twenty plus numbers include Every day is Ladies' Day With Me You Never Can Tell About a Woman Go While the Gain's Good The Streets of New York Because Youre You The Isle of Our Dreams and I Want You to Marry Me.

Nile Dolly Dollars America Europe Red Mill Mr. Herbert Isle of Our Dreams

Quincy Adams Sawyer to Play at Grand Opera House in March

A return engagement of Quincy Adams Sawyer is set for Saturday March 28 at the Grand opera house with matinee and night shows. The production is praised for its natural, unobtrusive sentiment and lifelike rural portrayal, especially the husking bee scene that has sparked wide discussion.

New England Quincy Adams Sawyer Grand Opera House Massachusetts

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