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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1909
Page
4
A series of notices shows collectors candidate bids in Freeport. Buasman Collector announces, then Kauntenberger Krogh James declare runs, all subject to Democratic primaries as the process moves forward.
The Freeport Daily Journal notes local tobacco merchants including Brown and Dollmeyer at 27 Stephenson Street and Carey’s at 2 Stephenson Street plus W J Young and Co and J Grafton’s cigar store as recent additions to the town’s retail map.
A long list of residents and visitors is noted in Freeport with many travelers: Harry Hanker and Mrs J C Martin visiting Chicago. J Carter from Janesville, G Finkenhei dner heading to Millford, William Buesel and Frank Fuller to Chicago. J N Galloway, John Ferguson and others calling or passing through. Several locals from Orangeville, Winslow, Ridott, Henry, and Clinton visit Freeport or Chicago, with departures to Dixon Caledonia and Terre Haute for brief stays.
An old advertisement claims Dr Calweills Syrup Pepsin cures indigestion constipation sick headache nervous breath malaria and liver or stomach troubles for all ages. It urges readers to order a free bottle to test before buying and lists Ogawael Bids Monticello as the return address with druggists available locally.
Miss Florence B. Allington and Mr. William P. Rothermel of Freeport wed at 8 o clock Thursday evening in the Allington home 408 Stevenson Street. Rev. Ray C. Harker officiated. They will reside at 43 Ottawa Street. Mrs. Rothermel is an artist and former Mackay Building studio tenant. Mr. Rothermel is head electrician at Illinois Central shops and chief engineer and fire marshal.
Grace Episcopal church hosts a sacred concert by the church choir at 8 o clock with a silver offering for the choir fund. The program features organ preludes and choral works by Gounod, with solos by Mr Reeve Burton and Mr Fred Liebetrau, plus offertory and prayers.
Yesterday Esther Frazer daughter of Officer Frazer was ten and Mrs Frazer hosted a party for sixteen friends at the Frazer home in the city hall building. Miss Mildred Hall Edith Brice Valerie Geraty Etta Hall Eva Smith Ruth Skeel Josie Krehl Myrtle Palmer and Masters Robert Kennelly John Salsbury Leander Degan Gerald Matthews Harry Strausbaugh Chester Smith Thomas Dwyer and Ralph Stein attended. Games and refreshments followed an afternoon of celebration.
Representatives of the International Correspondence Schools of Scranton, Pa., met paid-up students in this city at the Brewster hotel for a banquet. Out-of-town attendees included Earl Householder of Rockford, agent for the district, and C. A. Nichol of Scranton, special representative. The speakers said the aim was to foster closer contact among students and district representatives.
At the Woman's Club tomorrow a program includes a paper on Australia by Miss Alice Reitzell and another on New Zealand by Mrs. Merrill Mowbray. At 4 o'clock Mr. Baird will demonstrate aluminum cooking utensils in the Masonic temple kitchen. Members bring cards. Mr. Trevillian will sing a solo and Miss Pepe Oyler will accompany.
Alumni in Freeport plan a venue for the University of Chicago glee club first tour in years. The group, praised as an unusually good choir, recently completed a string of fine Chicago concerts. The club counts about two dozen members including three sopranos as sol voices.
The Germania society plans a card and dance event on Thursday March 1 with a continued evening on March 26 and an Easter dance and cards event scheduled for April 12.
The Nonpariel club was delightfully entertained by Mrs. H. B. Bender Thursday afternoon. A three course luncheon was served.
WIM did defend Baretow and Alan Pattison stated the case is uncertain about when it will come. The remarks reflect confusion over timing and the next steps remain unclear at present.
A woman wheeling a baby carriage on Stephenson street narrowly escaped tragedy as she darted under lowered railroad gates while a Illinois Central train neared. She reached the far side ahead of the engine, leaving onlookers stunned at the near miss and the gatekeeper’s role in preventing worse harm.
Frank Fisher faced burglary and larceny charges after breaking into an Illinois Central car last December and stealing fifteen pairs of shoes. He alternated between guilty and not guilty pleas in court, consulted attorney Manus, and was sentenced to the penitentiary by Judge Heard with potential board of pardons action. He was later taken to Joliet by Sheriff Milner after capture in Rockford.
Journal notes a big United Fruit Company storage plant may be sited in Freeport with DuBuque also seeking the project. Illinois Central division offices report Freeport favored. the company’s general manager may visit soon to decide. Initial outside expenditure could total 20 000 to 25 000 dollars and a steady payroll will be needed for cooling in summer and heating in winter. Local business men’s association expected to press Freeport’s case.
Mrs. C C Wolf was elected delegate from Elder William Brewater chapter D A R to the national congress at Washington starting April 14. Meeting at Mrs Chrisler's home featured a paper on Washington’s inauguration by Mrs. E Rosenstiel and telegrams and pictures of the Taft inauguration by Mrs. Marvin. A patriotic luncheon was served.
A wreck at Earlville Iowa on the Tinois Central last night delayed passenger train No 402 about five hours this morning. A few cars were derailed but officials had not received further details.
Firemen of station No 2 in the Third ward plan a monument in the firemen's park beside the hose house to memorialize members of the department who have died.
William P. Rothermel and Florence H. Allington, both of Freeport, obtained a license to marry.
National and American leagues revise playing rules to improve scoring. The draft adds new sections on pitcher substitutions, interference, dead balls, and base running. Changes include bunt of third strike to catcher, altered error rules, and revised base stealing credits.
Governor Marshall said he would neither sign nor veto the Brosley bill legalizing Sunday baseball and would leave its constitutionality to the courts. The senate approved the measure 2 to 19 after suspending regular order and rushing the bill through.
The Ra cine club signed second baseman Mauch from the Manitowoc Lake Shore League, noted as one of the fastest and hardest hitting players in that league. Outfielder Rorabaugh also signed with Rockford for the coming season. Pitcher yes from Paducah Kentucky signed with Fond du Lac.
Jack Darrah, former Waterloo player, sent back his contract to Manager Boyle after finishing the previous season with Waterloo. He is wintering in Freeport and will join Waterloo for spring tryouts, with expectations he will be a team leader this season and noted for improvement and arm strength.
Freeport High School's first and second basketball squads head to Rockford this evening for a lively matchup. The first team lists Yordy at center Hoyman and Rice as forwards, Cooper and Dalley as guards, with the second team still forming. An YMCA Intermediate game at Rockford follows tomorrow featuring George Harold at center Roy Waldecker George Bonn Art Berg and Eugene Dailey in guard roles.
J E Heilman of Sterling, a quilt maker, contracts for part of the basement under the Wilcoxon building while seeking a street level store to display wares. Secretary Shearer reports Casein company located a factory elsewhere, not in Freeport. Chicago corset makers offer credit but demand stock sale in city. Rockford Mitten and Hosiery hopes to reopen here only with lower electric rates. industrial committee handles the matter.
Freeport police warned to look for June Edward Hartin 23 who escaped jail at 6 30 pm after assaulting Sheriff Ball. Hartin linked to assault on George Chase of Brodhead and to be sentenced in Monroe circuit court. Suspects Hartin Bert Krueger Evenville accused of bravery prior to Brodhead attack. Northwestern freight cars robbed thefts include pork ham cigars tobacco. railroad detective obtained confession and locations of hidden goods.
An advertisement touts Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a universal cure for constipation indigestion and stomach troubles for all ages. It asserts a rich promoter behind every claim guarantees results and offers a free sample by mail before purchase guiding readers to Monticello TI and retail price 50 cents to 1 dollar.
The Dismeter family expresses gratitude to neighbors and friends for kindness and aid during Mrs Lena Dismeter's illness and passing. They also thank the employer of Freeport Carriage Works and Freeport Shoe Factory for support. William Dismeter and family.
The mother of H M Adams of Henrietta Pa says her five year eczema ordeal ended after seven bottles of Electric Bitters. She claims the remedy cured eruptions eczema salt rheum sores blood disorders and rheumatism. Sold for 60 cents with guarantee by Joseph Emmert.
The Daily Journal states home delivery is available citywide for 10 cents per week.
Chicago March 4 University of Chicago divinity students were warned by Rev James M Bruce of the American Baptist Home Missionary Society against sentimental relations with prospective parishioners in a Hackell Hall lecture on Ministerial Ethics He urged avoidance of private intimate interviews with women and cautioned ministers to resist financial greed noting Bible restrictions on money
The statement urges a minister to neither borrow nor incur debts, stressing that the leas church funds he handles should stay in prudent management. The message emphasizes financial restraint and caution in church money matters.
A press note praises the Grand opera house program with Moving Pictures by Martin and Battershall. The Fulton Theatre tour of Continental Europe Africa India Java China and the U.S. impressed patrons with clear realistic scenes and comprehensive descriptions. The piece urges frequent engagements of the producers in the future.
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