Local and Church Groups Meet Across Freeport Tonight
Multiple church and fraternal groups plan gatherings this week including Trinity church Young People's Missionary Society meeting at the church and St Catherine's guild at Mrs Garretson's 150 Mechanic Street on Wednesday afternoon. John A. Davis post G A R meets this evening to arrange Col J C Dick funeral. Royal Arch degree conferred by Freeport chapter R A M Tonight followed by banquet. Temple degree conferred by Freeport Commandery tomorrow night. Dr Willett's fifth lecture on John and Universal Christianity Friday at the Woman's Club room Masonic Temple. Baptists Woman's society social at Mrs Beynon 8 Lincoln Avenue Wednesday 2 to 3.30. ladies urged to sew. First English Lutheran monthly meeting Wednesday March 18 at 2:30 at Mrs Julius Smith 24 Grove Street. I O O F ball work party by Freeport District No 200 G I A to B of Li EK. refreshments, tickets for a hand painted cake plate raffle. 15 cent admission. all ladies welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young People's Missionary Society of Trinity Church
St. Catherine's Guild
Julius Smith
Grove Street
Freeport Dis
Inverted gas fixtures arrive with third consignment
Just arrived the third consign ment of inverted gas fixtures complete 65c. Riley and Wheat. dit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riley
Market Report Shows Mixed Closing Board Quotes
Chicago March 17 closing board of trade quotations list May wheat at 9 53 and 1s, May pork at 11 65, May lard at 7.90, and May ribs at 6.77. Union stock yards bids show cattle 3 000 strong with beeves 4.50 to 6.38, cows-heifers 2.00 to 5.35, stockers-feeders 3.00 to 6.00. hogs 17 000, higher, ranges 4.50 to 4.80. sheep 11 000, steady to 10 higher, 4.05 to 6.50. Quotations furnished by F J Miner & Co with opening high and low figures for wheat and lard and ribs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Chicago
Board of Trade
Union Stock Yards
Chicago Board of ‘Trade
F.J. Miner & Co
C. D. Anderson
Relieves in Five Minutes Hyomei for Catarrh Relief
Quick relief promised within five minutes of using Hyomei in the pocket inhaler. It claims to purify the air, kill catarrh germs, stop secretions, and soothe irritated mucous membranes. The product guarantees a refund if not satisfied with a $1.00 outfit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Junehunz
Freeport Shakespeare Society Reads Modernized Romeo and Hamlet
The Freeport Shakespeare society and guests gathered at Miss Barton’s home to witness a readjusted Romeo and Juliet and Hamlet in a Middle Age Denmark Italy setting with American language. The all star cast including Miss Helen ill Miss Jeannette Porter Miss Hosmer Miss Louise Morgan Miss Griffith and Miss Irma Irwin drew laughs as Mrs Hettinger read the prologue and an anonymous orchestra provided music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport Shakespeare Society
Miss Barton
Romeo and Juliet
Hamlet
Ophelia
Denmark
Italy
Juliet
Helen Ill
Jeannette Porter
Miss Hosmer
Missa Louise Morgan
Misa Griffith
Irma Irwin
Hettinger
St Patrick Night Dance at St Marys Hall
A St Patrick party hosted by the Ladies' Sodalities will be held tonight at St Marys hall with Gibler's orchestra. Decoration and card room committees include H Reardon M Cox B Murphy Rose Vail S Campbell and Mesdames Edward McSherry Julia Clark Kate Stanley M I Parker H Sheridan E Murphy H Reardon. Dining room committee lists A Lichtenberger I M McGovern Mary Kleckner R J Burna John Tracey and P C O Conner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary’s
St. Patrick
St. Mary's Hall
Gibler
H. Reardon
M. Cox
B. Murphy
Rose Vail
S. Campbell
Mesd
Edward McSherry
Julia Clark
Kate Stanley
M. I Parker
Misses H. Sheridan
E. Murphy
A. Lichtenberger
I. M. McGovern
Mary Kleckner
R. J. Burna
John Tracey
P. C. O'Conner
Young People Debate at United Evangelical Social
The United Evangelical church youth will host a social in the church basement on Tuesday evening March 24. A program includes a debate between the young people and the married people on the topic Resolved has a Medical Missionary Is of More Importance Than an Educational Missionary. Reports from the annual conference will be read. Refreshments 10 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Evangelical Church
Miss Louise Dittmann Hosts Birthday Party
Miss Louise Dittmann entertained a group of her girl friends at a birthday party held last evening marking her 18th birthday. After games a luncheon was served and guests departed early, wishing her many more happy celebrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise Dittmann
Miss Dittmann
Marriage of George M Eder and Edocia A Cable Solemnized
George M. Eder, a prominent Silver Creek farmer, will marry Miss Edocia A. Cable at noon on Wednesday at the bride's parents home in Ridott township. The couple will reside on a farm one mile west of his father's place, in a newly built house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George M. Eder
Silver Creek
Edocia A. Cable
Ridott Township
Social Notes Germania Society Stag Party Tonight
The Germania society plans a stag party this evening bringing together members for a social gathering. Details are limited in the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Germania Society
Doctor praises D D D in eczema treatment
A Silver City Mississippi physician Dr C B Holmes extols D D D Prescription as a magical cure for eczema and similar skin diseases. He notes four years of satisfying results and urges patients to try the clear liquid with D D D soap while promising proof at the drugstore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. B. Holmes
Silver City
Miss
Holmes
D. D. D. Company
Win
Indoor athletics at the Y M C A high school senior meet
Indoor athletics progress at the Y M C A with the Senior class opening events. Wallace Hall won the standing broad jump at 9 feet 8 inches, Charles Long placed second with 8 feet 6 inches, while Robert Redfinger and Frank Yordy tied for third at 7 feet 1 inch. Team totals list Redfinger 671, Waldecker 667, Long 482. A banquet is planned for the two leading teams when the work finishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace Hall
Chas. Long
Robert Redfinger
Frank Yordy
Davis Sg
Redfinger
Waldecker
Long
Electric Bitters Endorsed by San Francisco Architect
Prominent architect Mr Norman C Coulter from the Delbert Building in San Francisco endorses Electric Bitters as a tonic. He says it corrects stomach liver and kidney disorders promptly and builds up the system. The remedy is described as the best spring medicine and a superior blood purifier sold at 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrr
Norman BR. Coulter
Delbert
San Francisco
Joseph Limmert
Freeport Planing Mill Works On Large Coat Cabinet
C 8 Holmes, of Dirksen and Towlesh planing mill, traveled to Springfield Illinois to install a lengthy forty foot coat cabinet for the E and W Clothing House a Freeport store branch. The cabinet, crafted of hard wood, features plate mirrors and showcases the cabinetmaker's art. It was entirely produced at the local mill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Holmes
Dirksen & Towsleh
Springfield
Ill
E. & W. Clothing House
Team Ran Away From Weise Hardware Store
Shortly after 3 pm a team of horses left the Weise hardware store, ran east on Stephenson Street, crossed the bridge, and halted near the Schmid brewery. In the chaotic dash no rig was touched.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weise Hardware
Stephenson Street
Schmid Brewery
Pecatonica Reports First Smallpox Case of Winter
Pecatonica Illinois reports its first small pox case of the winter. Miss Jesale Berridge is the patient and is believed to have contracted the disease in Freeport. The home is under quarantine. The mother and another daughter have been ill for days but not with smallpox.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pecatonica
Ill
Jesale Berridge
Freeport
Wagon Axle Breaks Delays Streetcars at Galena and Chicago
Shortly after 1 PM the axle of Alder man Pratt's wagon broke on crossing streetcar tracks at the corner of Galena and Chicago streets. The old wagon loaded with lumber halted traffic and delayed streetcars for about thirty minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pratt
Galena
Chicago
Local Names and Ages in Community Ledger
George M. Eder of Silver Creek Edocia A. Cable of Ridott Carl F. Rayhorn of Dakota and Minettie Henke of Lena listed with ages 36 28 24 24 in a local records snippet from the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George M. Eder
Silver Creek
Edocia A. Cable
Ridott
Carl F. Rayhorn
Dakota
Minettie Henke
Lena
No Use to Die From Lung Trouble Says Mrs White
Mrs J P White of Rushboro Pa credits Dr King's New Discovery with saving her life by easing coughs and lung disease. The advertisement promotes the remedy as quick for coughs colds lagrippe asthma bronchitis and hoarseness sold at Joseph Emmert's drug store with 50c and 1 00 prices and a trial bottle free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Emmert
Notable Local Travel and Family Visits
Walter Mack left this afternoon for Texas on a business trip. Mr. and Mrs. Ramsey Botdorf and daughter Grace spent the day at Rockford. Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Rogers returned from Fond du Lac where they visited relatives for the past few days. Mrs. J. B. McGuire, mother of Mrs. Rogers, returned with them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Mack
Texas
Ramsey Botdorf
Grace
Rockford
F. C. Rogers
Fond du Lac
J. B. McGuire
Rogers
Notice to Our Customers About Soley’s Honey and Tar
Announcement that Soley’s Honey and Tar for coughs and lung troubles contains no opiates and is not affected by the National Pure Food and Drug law. Local distributors H. J. Moogk and Wm. F. Jungkunz endorse it as safe for children and adults.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soley
H. J. Moogk
Wm. F. Jungkunz
Smith Ice Delivery Announces Seasonal Orders
Announcement from BR. SMITH stating readiness to receive orders for natural and artificial ice for the season. Short, formal delivery notice for customers and local shoppers.
Daily Journal Delivery Offer in Citywide Service
The Daily Journal announces citywide home delivery for 110c per week. The notice states service available across the city with weekly charge set at 110 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Daily Journal
Rentals and small ads mix of for sale items and help wanted
Multiple tiny classifieds describe real estate for sale on Walnut Street and Stephenson area, a used bicycle and near freight farm properties. Entries include contact style phones and post office boxes, with farm descriptions and help wanted notices for a domestic worker.
Protection Against Cyclone Destruction Offered
A salesman touts inexpensive protection against cyclone damage. The policy costs 86,000 per thousand for five years, promising peace of mind as storms intensify. The pitch invites contact via phone or in person to place the policy.
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Ladies’ Home Journal Patterns
Kadie
Walton
Wm Walton
Journal
Ladies’ Aid Society of the
First M. KE. Church
Freeport Commandery
Yale Safety Razor
Emerick, Barrett & CO
Stephenson St
Freeport, Illinois
New York
Hykins
Young People’s Social
Axte
Www
BR. Smith
Rik St
Walnut St
Indy
Lincoln Ave
Stephenson Ga
Stephenson Co
Rilroad
Mortenne
D&wins Freeport
Hpeeport Shoe Mtg. Co
J.S
van Buren Street
Elgin
Til
Younglove
D. Wermanera & Co
Weat Side
Want
Otto Wagner
Galena Street
Stephenson County
the Cable Co. Pianos
Geo. A. Stemm
Opp. N. Y. Houses
Galena St
Goodall & Craig
Skeren Edith
Frank Raymond
Grace Ferrard
Comedienne
Porter Norton
Wro's Who
Brown & Dollmeyer
G. A. Rogers
Everwear
Santos
Japan
California
Minnesota
Burrell Brothers
York
Riley & Whea
van Baren St
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