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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1906
Page
4
Storjéon famous speaker Mr Stréiteh will present an illustrated talk for boys at 1:30 p.m. next Thursday with admission free but boys under twelve barred. Prof McGill reports a successful talk to over sixty boys at the Sunday meeting, noting growing interest and benefit from the gatherings.
In the fourth game of the series Lincoln Avenue Grammar School defeated Third Ward 17 to 10 at the YMCA on Saturday afternoon. Spectators included many students from both schools as both teams showed solid practice and bright play. Lincoln Ave lineup Abe Bonn Forward Robert Oahiem Harry Hoyman Forward Ralph Stebbins Raymond Hill Center Roy Walton Karl Ennenga Yard Frate Ross Roy Dommell Guard Edward Trickle A rematch is slated for next Saturday afternoon.
The Rockford Star reports Henry P. Elliott was killed Saturday evening when struck by an engine at Monroe Center. Believed to be a railroad worker based in Freeport, letters from his wife found in his coat addressed to this city. Freeport directory and railroad offices do not confirm the name.
Fire crews were summoned Saturday around 10 PM to the Wilcoxon building but found no fire after smoke filled a room. A chimney blaze at Ottawa and Wyandotte streets Sunday between 11 AM and noon caused alarms with no damage reported.
The Y P A of Oak Street Church hosts a social at Mrs Fred Wagner's home on Wednesday evening. Proceeds will fund the building of a new science hall at Northwestern College in Naperville.
A move to extend the city fire limits is likely to be on the agenda tonight along with consideration of sidewalk ordinances. The council is expected to hear proposals and may act on the measures.
Freeport lodge No. 452 Knights of Pythias calls a castle hall meeting this evening for work in the Esquire rank. All Knights of Pythias are invited to attend.
H. W. Hished, a boilermaker at the Illinois Central shops, was struck by hot scales in his left eye while working on an engine this morning. He received medical attention and was reported in satisfactory condition.
Mrs. Jacob Klein, who has been ill for several months, remains in a critical condition as doctors monitor her steadily.
In social circles Mrs John DeGan entertained friends Saturday for her birthday at home with a progressive euchre prize list including John Moersch and several ladies. She received an emerald ring and dining chairs. Green and white decorations and refreshments followed the games.
Beloit visitor Walter J. Miller called on his mother Mrs. Joseph Miller in State Street, who has been ill for two weeks. An advertisement for Hollister’s Rocky Mountain Tea claims it aids stomach and back weaknesses, priced 35 cents from Joseph Emmart.
Fragmentary OCR item mentions Burrell and price per gallon at Cash Grocers located on Stephenson Street with unclear LROS and quotation marks, suggesting a local market note or ad snippet.
A two week deadline passes as a list of names is drawn for the upcoming public business. Notable selectors include Robert Oriddie Ralph Burt Thomas Darrah and Charles Dol along with George Schoeny William Phillips Stephen Kurtz Henry Holsinger and Fred Feine among others.
Word reached Freeport Saturday evening that Mrs. B F Thomas wife of the late contractor died at Boone Iowa at 4 PM. She was 74 last June and had long resided here. The remains arrive Wednesday morning and the funeral will be held from the depot. Mrs A C Thomas of Freeport is a daughter in law.
J M McNutt travels to Monroe on business and many locals visit friends or travel to Rockford Chicago Milwaukee and other places. Names include Anna Propp Amanda M Brown Grace Fagrell Lt A Herrick D C L Mease and others with spouse visits and business trips noted. Some accompany family or attend events and conventions.
Joseph Emmert, a Freeport druggist, touts Vinci modern cod liver oil as a grand health protection. He claims it builds strength, wards off sickness, and reduces deaths this spring, asserting a money-back guarantee if it fails to deliver.
Benjamin Fahr, collector of Oneco township, settles with the county treasurer detailing charged amounts of 10,318 62, collected 10,072 88 and commission 1 201 46 leaving due 9,871 37. Joseph Shippy of Waddama also files a settlement with charges and partial collection noted.
Worth Trying Dr King's Life Pills says W H Brown a Pittsfield Vermont pension attorney They keep my family in splendid health Quick care for Headache Constipation and Bilious ness 25c Guaranteed at Joseph Emmerts drug store
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