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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Mar 10, 1909

Page

8

Program of Merit at First U B Church Tonight

The program for the evening at First U B church features Plana Duct grees chugs a selected Misa Ewingley and Miss Brits In the Dark in the Dew plus a promenade of the Belts. Misses Prafi Featherling Thomas and Faubel perform vocal duets and selections by Mrs Coveau and Mrs Lennox. Other acts include Wilcox Days Gone Bye Riley Wood ticks King Fisher The Ninety and Nine When the Roses Bloom The Prodigal Son The Gypsy Fantasy A spring Tie of Dove phan Etta Wood To ventt An Abandoned Elopement Star Spangled Hannes and a pantomime CNDITOAU Entertainers include Miss Pratt Featherhoring Thomas Rice Retohardt Ban Bouc Linecotn.

U. B Plana Duct Grees Misa Ewingley Brits Tbetta Wood Loveall Ararty Deh Baahan Barn Klotse Fisher Ceseeeeeaes Prafi Featherling Thomas Faubel Coveau Lennox Wilcox B Riley C. Wood-ticks Cesses Maeee Fisher Cnditoau Missis Pratt Fearhoriing Thomas and

Tobias Engle Celebrates Eightieth Birthday at Home

Tobias Engle aged eighty observed his birthday yesterday at 24 High street with three sons and wives Albert Tobias Jr. and Charles in attendance. A dinner followed. An old settler of the vicinity he has lived here over half a century and enjoys good health amid many congratulatory wishes from friends.

Tobias Engle High Street Albert Tobias, Jr Charles Mr. Engle

Eddie Oberhart Celebrates 25th Birthday at Home

Edadie Oberhart the Weiss hardware store clerk marked his twenty-fifth birthday with twenty friends at his residence on South Galena avenue. The gathering enjoyed a pleasant evening and praised him as an excellent host.

Edadie Oberhart Weiss Hardware Store Galena Avenue Eddie

Reverend Hess Celebrates 76th Birthday with Kin and Friends

Yesterday Rev. C. Hess marked his 76th birthday with his children who planned a card shower. Friends from California, South Dakota, Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Illinois sent congratulations and gifts he prizes highly.

Rev. C. Hess California South Dakota Iowa Minnesota Wisconsin Illinois Hess

Germania society card party prizes announced

A large number of Germania ladies attended the card party at Germania hall Tuesday afternoon. Prizes were awarded to first Mrs Mayer, second Mrs Joseph Benaton, third Mrs Clara Mitchell, lone hand Miss Kittie Lerch, consolation Mrs W H Flachtmeier.

The Germania Society Germania Hall Mayer Joseph Benaton Clara Mitchell Kittie Lerch W. H. Flachtmeier

Local veterans camp hosts royal entertainers at smoker

Frank Hawn and wife of 182 South Galena avenue entertained the Smith D. Atkins camp Sons of Veterans at a smoker. After cards, light refreshments were served. Mr and Mrs Hawn were voted royal entertainers.

Frank Hawn Galena Avenue Smith D. Atkins Sons of Veterans Mrs. Hawn

Grace Halder and Harry Guaoder Wed in Freeport

Miss Grace Halder of Pine Creek and Harry KE Guaoder of Polo wed yesterday afternoon at the parsonage of the First Church in Freeport. The ceremony was performed by Rev. C W McCasill.

Grace Halder Pine Creek Harry KE. Guaoder Polo Freeport First of Church C. W. McCasill

Inspection of Commandery by Alfred T Stevens in Freeport

Alfred Thomas Stevens grand standard bearer of the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of Illinois arrived in Freeport today to inspect Freeport Commandery this evening. Stevens, a member of Stevens Bros. silk firm of Chicago, is keen on the 1910 Chicago triennial conclave bringing together representatives from all commanderies in the United States.

Alfred Thomas Stevens Knights Templar Illinois Freeport Stevens Stevens Brog Chicago United States

Local notes from Freeport area events and visits

Nelson DeGon a former Freeporter was out from Chicago today. Attorney Crowell of Oregon called on friends in Freeport during the day. The W R C Sewing school will meet tomorrow afternoon at G A R hall. Freeport camp M W A will have an important meeting Thursday evening. J T Elliott went to Alworth TL this morning to visit his daughter Mrs H J Jones. Judge Farrand spent part of the day in Freeport en route from Mt Carroll where he has been holding court to his home in Dixon. The Young Women Workers of the First Presbyterian church will hold their regular meeting Thursday afternoon with Mrs Charles Ascher on Lincoln avenue. The Senior Christian Endeavor society of the Second Presbyterian church will hold its regular monthly meeting this evening at the home of Mrs B A Arnold 8 North Galena avenue.

Nelson DeGon J.T. Elliott Alworth H. J. Jones Judge Farrand Freeport Mt. Carroll Dixon First Presbyterian Church Charles Ascher Lincoln Avenue Christian Endeavor Society of The Second Presbyterian Colourch Mra. B. A. Arnold North Galena Avenue

Father John's Medicine From Apathecariae Family

The Apathecariae of Charlton and Hovey Mass claim possession of the 1827 prescription book noting Father John’s Medicine was prescribed by Fr John O’Brien of Lowell and named for his endorsement. It is not patent medicine and is free from morphine opium and poisonous drugs. It is touted as a tonic and body builder with fifty years in use.

Carleton & Hovey Well Mass Father John John O’brien Lowell

Trinity Church All Day Meeting Next Friday

Trinity church members and friends plan an all day gathering for business fellowship and inspiration with meals by the ladies. The program includes a 6 a m devotional an address by Rev. Caton at 10 30 a m a fellowship dinner 11 30 to 1 p m reports of organizations at 2 p m an address by Rev. Moore at 8 p m a fellowship supper 5 30 to 6 30 and a quarterly conference at 7 p m with a sermon by Rev. Caton at 7 30. Those unable to attend all services may come for meals or part of the day.

Trinity Church Wm. Caton H. L. Moore

Embury Church Service Draws Large Night Crowd

Despite bad weather, Embury Church attendance was large as Rev. Mr. Cleworth delivered a powerful sermon. Tonight he will speak on the Prodigal Son and invites all to attend the meeting.

Embury Cleworth

Joseph Goldman Reported Married in Fond du Lac Wis

A report circulated that Joseph Goldman, 23, son of Mr and Mrs B Goldman of 835 Stephenson Street, was married in Fond du Lac Wisconsin toward the end of February. Friends in Freeport expect confirmation. Joe left Freeport in February to work in Fond du Lac. The bride is said to be the daughter of the Forest Avenue hotel proprietor and a Fond du Lac resident.

Joseph Goldman B.goldman Stephenson Street Fond du Lac Wig Goldman Joe Freeport Freeport Shoe Manufacturing Company Forest Avenue

Illness and hospital operations Update

Will Goff remains sick at home with little improvement. Chief Silk had a rough day but is resting easier. tt. H. Relaford of Lancaster underwent surgery at St Francis hospital this morning performed by Dr. W. B. Peck. Mrs Arthur O Neill Elk street also operated at St Francis. Mrs Edward Kennison at Globe hospital following a late evening operation.

Will Goff Silk H. Relaford Lancaster St. Francis Hospital Arthur O'Neil Elk Street W. B. Peck Edward Kennison Globe Hospital

Old-Fashioned Literary Contest Planned by Union

The Young People's Union of the First Baptist Church met at Mrs. Della Palmer's home on Cherry Street. Members conducted regular business and approved an old-fashioned literary contest for March 26, with a committee formed to finalize plans.

Young People’s Union The First Baptist Church Della Palmer Cherry Street

Staas Couple Thank Neighbors For Bereavement Support

Mr and Mrs Edward Staas thank neighbors and friends for their kindness and help following their recent bereavement.

Edward Staas

Supper at Firat Presbyterian Church Friday Evening

A good supper will be served in the parlors of the Firat Presbyterian church Friday at 6 o'clock. The tariff will be twenty five cents. Attend for an excellent supper and a good time.

Firat Presbyterian Firat Presbyterian Church

Beloit college official to speak to Freeport students

H. A. Arnold field secretary for Beloit College will visit Freeport tomorrow and address the high school students in the morning.

H. A. Arnold Beloit College Freeport

Moves to Rock Falls by Mrs Brown and daughter

Mrs E Brown leaves this city to reside in Rock Falls with her daughter Mrs Fred Clark.

Rock Falls E. Brown Fred Clark

Licensed to Marry. Arthur I. Armagast and Lena Henke

Marriage license notice lists Arthur I. Armagast and Lena Ida Henke as applicants. Also indicated are Jacob Janssen and Florence Alice Amelsberg as parties in a related filing. The record appears in a truncated OCR fragment with partial names and terms.

Arthur I. Armagast Lena Ida Henke Jacob Janssen Florence Alice Amelsberg Naine

Arnica salve cures eczema and boils claim

Water town Wisconsin resident J A Swenson writes that ten years of eczema defied 15 doctors until Bucklen's Arnica Salve healed his skin eruptions. The ad touts the salve as infallible for eczema salt rheum boils fever sores burns scalds cuts and piles priced 25 cents at Joseph Emmert.

J. A. Swenson Watertown Wis Bucklen Joseph Emmert

Pleasant Street House For Rent With Water And Five Rooms

Classified notice lists a six room house on Pleasant Street with city water for rent. Mrs. Mary Mattert is the contact person at 280 Pleasant Street. Also seeks a competent housemaid for general duties at 180 Galena Street. Loan ad offers 4 1/2 percent mortgage for farm security near Bladon, with $1,600 needed. R. B. & apt wood in Rockford listed.

Pleasant Street City Water Mary Mattert Pleasant Bhaonon R. B. & Aptwood Rockford

Local option question discussed in voter letter to candidates

A Voter asked Louis Bauscher and W T Rawleigh to reveal their 1908 local option voting. Bauscher replies that as a candidate he voted wet and supports open records of actions. he promises to publish his answer in the Daily Journal and notes his fifty year public/private record in Freeport.

Daily Journal Mr. Rawleigh Louis Bauscher W. T. Rawleigh Freeport

Mrs Cromley Dead in Cedarville at 57

Mrs Oliver P Cromley died at her home in Cedarville this morning at age 57 after months of illness from spleen enlargement. She is survived by her husband and two children Roy and Josephine. Funeral services are set for Friday at 1 p.m.

Oliver P. Cromley Cedarville

Market Report From Chicago and Union Stock Yards

Closing board of trade quotes show May wheat at 1.143 cents, May corn 68 3/4, oats 65 1/2, May pork 1 dollar 7 cents, lard 1022-25, ribs 9.30. At Union Stock Yards cattle 19,000 with bids generally down 10 cents. beeves 4.60 to 7.20. feeders 3.50 to 5.50. cows and heifers 1.90 to 5.75. Hogs 32,090 up 5. light 6.35 to 6.76. mixed and heavy 6.40 to 6.90. good to choice heavy 6.60 to 6.90. Sheep 17,000, weak, 3.35 to 5.70.

The Associated Press Chicago Board of Trade Union Stock Yards Chicago Board of Trade C. D. Anderson Hettinger Stenhenson Street Erin

Surprise party for Eva Parriott in Buena Vista

From Our Own Correspondent Buena Vista March 8 about twenty of Eva Parriott s friends gave her a surprise party Friday evening Feb 26 P Demmill of Scioto Mills moved into the Wolf house to work on the section Mrs T Jones of Monticello Wis visited over Sunday N D Hart and family attended the funeral of I F Fleugel at Eleroy Tuesday Others traveled to Red Oak for visits and to attend Irene Stoll s funeral at Red Oak tomorrow The community awaits their cheesemaker and hopes he won t fool them

Buena Vista Eva Parriott P. Demmill Scioto Mills Wolf House T. Jones Monticello Wis N. D. Hart Eleroy Fred Pash Freeport IF. Fleugel Wm. Gift Red Oak Floyd Parriott Ridott P. Demmil Nebraska Kitty Parriott F. EB. Parriott Gift

Warren Correspondent Notes Local Moves and Travels

From Our Own Correspondent Warren March 8. Berry man and Walton of Scales Mound called on friends Tuesday. Miss Retta Thornton returned from Chicago with Miss Lena Gibson. J W Weir and wife traveled to Platteville Wisconsin to attend the funeral of Mr Weir's nephew Charles Cook. Jonathan Dobler of Rockford visited relatives and conducted business. Joseph Scherr visited his sister Mrs W Ganshert then returned to Artesian North Carolina. Rev C S Carroll went to Honey Creek Wisconsin for Sunday. Luther Morton and wife visited Mr and Mrs C E Morton. Adams and Pooley of Scales Mound transacted business here Saturday. Mrs M P Moore of Nora shopped here Saturday. W F Conyne returned from Chicago. Wm Ehrler, superintendent at Co. house in Galega, called in Warren Saturday.

Warren Berryman and Walton Scales Mound Friends Retta Thornton Chicago Lena Gibson J. W. Weir Platteville Wis Weir Charles Cook Jonathan Dobler Rockford Joseph Scherr W. Ganshert Artesian N. C C. S. Carroll Honey Creek Luther Morton C. E. Morton Adams and Pooley M. P. Moore Nora W. F. Conyne Wm Ebhrler Co. House Galega

Coming Events in Freeport and Nearby Areas

Events list includes dances, card parties, lectures, and socials from March 11 to April 12. Highlights cover Freeport Commanders inspection, Prof Dawson dances at Blust hall, Germania society gatherings, a Gard party, K A Blust hall socials, St Marys hall dances, Masonic school of instruction, Beloit college debate, University of Chicago glee club, teachers institute, Easter Monday ball, and Freeport Consistory rendezvous. March 25 Germania party and March 29 and April 6 events noted.

Ydiarch Freeport Prof. Dawson BE. A. Blust Germania Joe Fifer K. A. Blust G. Sea B.of L Blust

Wrestling match and stock company matinees listed

March 11 features Youstff Mah mout Terble Turk Frank Johnson Swed ish Champion. March 15 16 17 shows Latimore Leigh Stock Co usual matinees. March 18 A Broken Idol. March 2 and week Hickman Bessy Co usual matinees. March 20 The Bmart Set.

Youstff Mahmout Terble Turk Frank Johnson Latimore & Leigh Stock Co Hickman Bessy Co Bmart

Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin touted as guaranteed cure

An advertisement promises Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin cures for indigestion constipation sick headache offensive breath malaria and stomach liver or bowel troubles for all ages. A free sample offer is extended by the Pepsin Syrup Co at 119 Caldwell Building Monticello Illinois, with bottles priced at 50 cents and one dollar.

Caldwell Bidg Monticello Ill

Easter Busy Season Promise from Dye Works

The advertisement urges prompt work from B. B. Dye Works noting they are very busy at Easter and can deliver more and better work. They claim to have extra capacity to finish items now for wear in the upcoming warm days.

B. B

Special Tax Notice From Collector Dittmar

The Special Tax Collector announces a March 20 deadline to settle all improve ment tax assessments. After closing, accounts go to the county treasurer and delinquent names may be listed. Signed by F. E. Dittmar Griffin, Special Tax Collector.

van Buren Bt F. E. Dittmar Griffin

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