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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1908
Page
4
The Freeport journal earns a Tia label from International Typa nto gehical for its use of Union labor in its mechanical departments, acknowledging workers' representation.
Republican voters across towns such as Tia kota Buckeye Miver Creek Waddame Harlem and Florence hold caucuses in March to nominate township or town tickets and elect committees. Democrats in Dakota also plan a March caucus to nominate town officers. Committeemen named.
Excelsior Lodge No 07 A F and A M holds stated meetings on the first and third Friday each month with BE and A degree work on the next Evergreen Lodge No 170 4 PF and A M holds stated meetings on the first and third Monday Freeport Chapter No 23 K A M holds stated convocation on the first and second Tuesday monthly Royal Arch work on Tuesday March 17 Freeport Council No 30 R and S M M holds stated communications on the third Tuesday Freeport Commandery No 7 K P Stated conclave on the first and third Wednesday Order of the Temple work scheduled for Wednesday March 1. Glodly
Madison resident N W Pengra spent the day in Freeport and others from Racine Moline Iowa LeMars etc visited or transacted business in Freeport. Supervision Stephen Rigney Scioto spent the day in Freeport. Several ladies traveled or visited relatives in Peoria Monroe Claire Bevidere and Dodgeville with local returns this morning.
Notice to Our Customers announces Poleys Honey and Tar not affected by Food and Drug tests. It contains no opiates or harmful drugs and is recommended as a safe remedy for children and adults. Names K. J. Mook and Wim. F. Jungkuuz appear as related parties.
Staver and Co announces a closing price event featuring men dress and work shirts at 81.05 in a clearance sale.
The General Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church will convene in Baltimore next May with about 750 delegates. Leaders discuss electing eight or ten bishops, publishing and publishing-house consolidations, and constitutional changes in representation, while notable nominees include Rev. William A. Quaine and others.
Special tax notice warns taxpayers to visit the office to settle assessments and avoid notes being placed on the delinquent list. The special tax collector will close meetings and transfer books to the County treasurer at a stated time to finalize taxable matters.
The Rose Maiden cantata by the First Baptist church choir drew a large appreciative audience last evening. Soloists Helen Lois Bowers and Daisy Dinges received high praise for tone and quality, with Martin Norbstrom and Axtel Walfrid Titus noted for strong performances. Grace Wareham’s accompaniment earned applause from both audience and singers, continuing the choir’s record of high class singing and demanding pieces.
William H. Holke son of Rev F Holke and Miss Father Lagerlof of Chicago were married last evening at 6 o clock in St John s German Evangelical church parsonage Freeport. The ceremony was performed by the groom s father with only relatives present. Decorations featured carnations and ferns. A wedding supper followed and the couple departed for Chicago where the groom owns a drug store. The bride impressed guests with her charming personality. Out of town relatives included Mrs F Weber Mrs T J Holke of Pentone Ill and Mrs F E Breuhauf of Elmhurst TM.
Freeport Aerie of Eagles hosts a card party tonight at their ball in the Seitz building for members and their ladies. Handsome prizes will be awarded as the local aerie plans a year of elaborate entertainments.
Miss Mattie Gilbert entertained a few friends last evening in honor of Mrs Albert Karcher of Chicago. Musical games were played and refreshments were served.
This morning a southbound street car collided with a northbound United States express wagon on Chicago street turning onto Galena street. Driver Fred Rider was thrown from the wagon but unharmed. Bananas and parcels scattered. a rear spring leaf broke, other damage none.
A marriage license is issued to William H. Holke of Chicago and Iather Lagerlof of the same city confirming their intent to wed.
An advertisement extols Hyomei as a rapid relief for catarrh noting five minute results and a germ killing effect. It promises a tonic air action, lists symptoms, and includes a refund guarantee with every $1 outfit. Also mentions shoe and glove ads and a late notice for Brunswick at 80 Chittapost.
Freeport millinery windows display a sea of hats with Sailor, Arabella, and crochet shapes dominating this season. Bold colors like blues and cerises lead, while roses, plumes, and braids ornament high crowns. Parasol accessories and jaunty brims promise to define wardrobes, with buyers drawn into the hypnotic hat selection ritual.
Chicago reports that Herman Billik is slated for execution tomorrow for the alleged arsenic poisonings of Mary Vizal and others in 1904 and 1905. Despite an Illinois supreme court affirmation, appeals for clemency cite a witness recantation and police coaching. The case ranks with Holmes and Binebeard in Chicago crime lore.
BiNik allegedly gained over 6000 dollars from the Vraal family by charms. Mrs Veal died December 4, 1906 after a room encounter with Billik who provided medicine. Exhumed bodies showed arsenic. Jersolbat Vizal and Emma Vyzal Niemann testified. Billik convicted. death penalty set July 18 and twice reprieved. Supreme Court affirmed February 22.
I A Friabie arrived in Sycamore as a business caller today, engaging with local firms and prospects. The visit highlighted ongoing commercial activity in the town with Friabie meeting several merchants to discuss potential deals and partnerships.
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