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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Mar 09, 1909

Page

8

Runaway Wagon Causes Farmhand's Death Near Rockford

Henry White a Beloit resident employed on F M Needham's Beloit road farm was killed when a frightened colt kicked the wagon tongue, throwing him and fracturing his skull. The accident occurred Sunday morning near Herman Thedorff's farm. coroner to hold an inquest.

Rockford Tlinois Henry White F. M. Needham Pecatonica Road Beloit White Fort Atkinson Wis Needham M. H. McAllister

Spirit of Sacrifice at Embury Church Meeting

Small attendance at Embury church last night as Evangelist Ileworth preached on being lifted up to draw all. One young man came for the Christian life and fifteen youths and ladies responded to a call for service, marking a notable demonstration of willingness to forsake self for duty.

Embury Ileworth

Miss Capron Laid to Rest in Oakland Cemetery

The remains of Miss Bess ie Capron were laid to rest in the Oakland cemetery vault this morning after services by Reverend Hugh Lowry Moore at the Walton avenue home of R. A. Hunter at 10 o clock. Floral designs were conspicuous and many friends attended. Mr. William Hall oversaw arrangements with pallbearers Z. T. F. Runner Harry Barber Henry Burrill Addison Bidwell Robert Hunter and Boyd P. Hill.

Bessie Capron Oakland Cemetery Hugh Lowry Moore R. A. Hunter Walton Avenue William Hall Z. T. F. Runner Harry Barber Henry Burrell Addison Bidwell Robert Hunter Boyd P. Hill

Golden Meadow Developing officers meet at Brewster house

The Golden Meadow Developing company officers and directors held a daytime meeting at the Brewster house. J M Jeffries, an officer, said a large crop of onions and potatoes is planted on the plantation and looks to yield well.

Golden Meadow Brewster House J. M. Jeffries

Dirksen and Towslee Win West Freeport Contract

The mill work contract for W C Buchs West Freeport house goes to Dirksen and Towslee. Buch plans a bungalow finished in white oak, costing a notable amount.

W.C. Buch West Freeport Dirken &Towslee

It Saved His Leg and So on Bucklen’s Arnica Salve

Water town Wisconsin resident J A Swenson credits Bucklen’s Arnica Salve with curing ten years of eczema after 15 doctors failed. The ad claims the salve heals skin eruptions eczema salt rheum boils fever sores burns scalds cuts and piles. 95 cents at Joseph Emmert.

J. A. Swenson Watertown Wis Bucklen Joseph Emmert

Choir Ready for The Building of the Ship Cantata

The Firet M. E. church choir directed by Prof. E. Chaffee rehearses The Building of the Ship. Thirty five voices now, planned to rise to about fifty. Poem by Henry W. Longfellow, music by Henry Lahee. May debut planned, local praise already rising.

Firet M. E. Church E. Chaffee Henry W. Longfellow Henry Lahee Chaffee Freeport

Local Theatre Schedule and Election Notice

March 10 hall room program includes The Hall Room Boys and March HM. acts list Yousif Mah mout Temble Turk Frank Johnson Swed ish Champion. March 16 17 Latimore Leigh Stock Co Usual Matinees. March 18 A Broken Idol. March Sand week Hickman Bessy Co Usual Matiness March 20 The Smart Set April 1 township election.

Hall Room Boys Yousif? Mahmout Temble Turk Frank Johnson Latimore & Leigh Stock Co Hickman Bessy Smart Set

Second Presbyterian Brotherhood Meeting Tonight

The Second Presbyterian Brotherhood invites gentlemen to a 6 30 PM gathering in the church lecture room. A very good supper and program are planned, with time for church trends discussion.

Second Presbyterian Brotherhood Second Preebyterian Brotherhood Second Presbyterian Church

Illness at Weat Street Home Strikes Two Children

The two children of Mr and Mrs Earnest Fritzemeyer residing at 143 Weat street are ill with scarlet fever according to a local report.

Earnest Fritzemeyer Weat Street

Weather and town notes from Rock Grove March item

From Rock Grove, March 8 report mild start to month with good roads for hauling eggs and glassware. Local sale planned by Frank Meyers offering 90 acre farm. Local injuries include Samuel Veach with leg fracture and Dr Saucerman on scene. other residents improving or ill. Rumor of electric line proposal from Freeport to Madison boosts regional development.

Rock Grove Frank Meyers Samuel Veach Saucerman Samuel Melvin Kramer Walter Nott George Maurer Betsy Illinois John Bolender Martin Brobst James Quest George Bixler Orangeville Solomon Wise A. F. Bolender Freeport Madison Cedarville Afalkey Oakley Brodhead Albany Brooklyn Monticello

Cleo Club to Present Entertainment at U B Church

The Cleo club schedules an entertainment at the U B church tomorrow evening with performers Mrs. Etta Woo Loveall soprano Eulalie Thomas Helen Pratt Fay Featherling Margaret Faubel pantomimists Sara Eloise Fisher reader and director Miss Iva Swingley Miss Flossye Fritz pianists and Mrs Laura Eunice Lenore contralto.

Cleo Club U. B Etta Woo Loveall Eulalie Thomas Helen Pratt Fay Featherling Margaret Faubel Sara Eloise Fisher Iva Swingley Flossye Fritz Laura Eunice Lenore

Trinity church P.M.S. holds monthly meeting at State Street home

The Y P M S of Trinity church will conduct its regular monthly meeting this evening at Rev. L C Schmidt’s residence 195 State street. The program includes song prayer scripture vocal solo Naomi Taylor recitation Lucile Schrader topic presentation Rev L G Schmidt instrumental solo Esther Schmidt reading Margaret Faubel all are invited.

Trinity Church L. C. Schmidt State Street Naomi Taylor Lucile Schrader

Afternoon Musicale by Young Women Workers at church

The First Presbyterian Young Women Workers host a musicales Wednesday afternoon at Mrs. Mathias Hettinger home. Mrs. M. M. Baumgartner and Miss Clara Dorman will perform. Admission is free. a silver offering will be collected. Everyone is invited.

First Presbyterian Church Mathias Hettinger M. M. Baumgartner Clara Dorman

Eastern Star meeting changes date and honors awarded

At the close of last night's session, favors went to Mrs. BR. P. Ocken ga, William H. Irvin, Mrs. Samuel Lebkicher and Mrs. C. C. Wol. Members voted to move the regular meeting date from Monday to Thursday night.

Eastern Star BR. P. Ockenga William H. Irvin Samuel Lebkicher C. C. Wol

Mrs D C L Mease Hosts Bridge Party for Mrs S A Douglas

A large group of Mrs D C L Mease’s lady friends were entertained at a bridge party at her upper Stephenson Street home Monday afternoon in honor of Mrs S A Douglas of Grinnell Iowa. The event ended with a delicious repast.

D.C. L. Mease Upper Stephenson Street S.A. Douglas Grinnell, In

Dr King’s New Life Pills fight deadly disease myth

A terse, dramatic ad claims a “merciless murderer” named Appendi citis is defeated by Dr King’s New Life Pills. It asserts the pills gently stimulate internal organs to prevent ailments including appendicitis, constipation, biliousness, malaria, headache and indigestion, priced 25c at Joseph Emert.

Dr. King New Life Joseph Emmert

Knights of Pythias lodge hosts card party winners

Freeport lodge Knights of Pythias entertained members at cards last night. Favors were awarded to Mrs Walter Davis Mrs Fletcher Mrs J C James Walter Davis Theodore Anderson and Noel Shaver in a delightful social gathering.

Freeport Lodge Knights of Pythias Walter Davis Fletcher J.C. James Theodore Anderson Noel Shaver

Mrs Moogh Hosts Card Party in Honor of Mrs Lake

Mrs. H. J. Moogh entertained several lady friends at a Monday afternoon card party. The event honored Mrs. I. G. Lake of Waterloo Iowa. Refreshments were served.

H. J. Moogh Re. I. G. Lake Waterloo

Social Evening Activities and Club Meetings

The H. G. L. was entertained by Miss Clara Wagner with a social time and light refreshments. Mrs. R. J. Carnahan and Will G. Krape hosted a bridge gathering at the Carnahan home. The Culture club meets tonight with Mrs. A. C. Knorr on Harlem avenue. The B. G. GC. club will meet with Miss Lorel Erwin on Nursery street tonight.

Clara Wagner R. J. Carnahan Will G. Krape Bridge Carnahan Home Culture Club A. C. Knorr Harlem Avenue B. G. GC. Club Lorel Erwin Nursery Street

First Presbyterian Church Supper This Friday Evening

The ladies of the First Presbyterian Church will host a supper in the church parlors on Friday evening. Community members and friends are urged to clear their evening for this social event and show support.

Busy at EKaaster time, Dye Works promotion

The advertisement touts high activity levels at EKaaster time and promises more and better work. It invites customers to submit orders now so items can be ready for warm days, emphasizing readiness and quality from B. B. Dye Works.

B. B

Peoples Column advertisements provide rental notices

See page seven for additional advertisements. Multiple rental items appear including a house on Cottonwood with a large lot and barn, two steam heated office rooms on the second floor, a small Canadian ware store for sale, a 0-room cottage for sale, and furnished rooms for rent near Stephenson and Walnut.

Cottonwood E. L. Burchbord Lincoln Ave Reir Stephenson A.J. Goddard Bell

Special Tax Notice From County Collector

Special Tax Col lector's office will close March 20 and books turn to county treasurer. Owing parties should call to settle their assessments to avoid being listed as delinquent. EB Dittmar Griffin Special Tax Collector.

Breeport Water Co van Buren Bt Settle Reedh Dittmar Griffin Tex

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