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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1909
Page
8
A poem in verse laments Cupid's gossip about hearts, arguing that love mends more than it breaks. The speaker contends that public talk ignores the repairs Cupid makes, focusing instead on the damage caused by broken hearts.
Mr and Mrs William Reiger of 1 East Stephenson Street celebrated their twenty first wedding anniversary with friends at their home. An evening of cards followed by a repast featured prizes awarded to Miss N Sweeney and William Reiger Mrs I Heyer and Mr Ed Lilly and the lone hand prize to Mrs William Reiger.
James Spielman entertained thirty of his little friends yesterday afternoon from 2 to 6 o'clock in observance of his fifth birthday. In the peanut hunt Arthur Mullen won first prize and Raymond Franks the second. James received many nice gifts and refreshments were served.
Freeport Aerie of Eagles hosts a social and board party tonight for members and their ladies.
Freeport Consistory meets tonight at 7 30. Several local residents return from travels and new appointments announced. Court Mohawk 3197 I O F holds meeting with class of candidates. St Agnes guild election after church service. Coroner issues health board guidance on death certificates.
Oriental Shrine No. 5 White Shrine of Jerusalem sets a Thursday April date for a business meeting in Freeport. A large class of candidates is ready to receive the degree and Capernaum Shrine members will attend. Afternoon social session followed by 6:30 dinner and ceremonial session aims for large attendance.
William Robinson of Lena suffered the end of a finger severed while sawing logs at a local saw mill Tuesday afternoon. Dr. Peck treated the injury, performing a slight amputation and dressing the wound.
Albert Sweigart arrested yesterday morning on a charge of disorderly conduct, preferred by Jarrie Grob, entered a guilty plea this morning and was assessed a fine of $1 and costs totaling $990, which he paid. The damage to the Grob home was settled out of court.
Hiram Jones once employed as a Freeport barber was arrested this afternoon by Acting Chief Metzger at the Clifton Hotel and taken to the police station.
Andrew Swartz, Reuben Bobb and W D Halloway have been appointed appraisers for the estate of Mary Hitzman.
A vintage ad notes the satisfaction of a thoroughly cleaned suit, claiming clean clothes wear longer and are healthier. The copy promotes B. B. Dye Works at 8 238dwlw as the cleaning source.
Frank Lucy of Galena, after drinking, climbed a freight car bound for Fesenort and rode the top to the city. Police found him at 1:30 am and Magistrate Bentley fined him 5 and costs. He tried to pay by Western Union transfer.
W T Lamb, former Ridott supervisor, is renominated by Republicans with a slate of candidates: Town Clerk S D Cable, Collector Fred Ross, Assessor R Mennenga, Highway Commissioner Chris Ludwig, Justices L Van Osterloo and Wm Bennett, and Constable John Voss. Democratic nominees include Supervisor John Dirksen, Town Clerk Louis Fosha, Collector Albert Schmitt, and Assessor D Iler.
In Rockford on March 24 an Italian likely named Luigi Garaventa was found unconscious on Illinois Central rails near Perryville, after a Reno to Italy journey. With him lay nearly $400 in gold. Authorities suspect robbery and foul play as he was thrown from a train. prognosis is grave.
Woodmen in Stephenson county are urged to attend a Freeport camp No. 3450 gathering Thursday evening March 25. District Deputy C. H. Wilcox and Special Deputy C. E. Bullock will attend and a good time is promised for all attendees. A. L. Gilbert clerk, Thomas Deemer vice commander.
Mrs Helen Ploeger of Oak Street was surprised yesterday afternoon by members of the Oak Street church missionary society in observance of her birthday. A pleasant afternoon was spent with refreshments.
AP reports Chicago closing quotes for Union Stock Yards cattle and hog markets. Cattle 18,000 head, 10 lower. Beeves 4.60 to 7.10. Stockers feeders 3.35 to 5.40. Cows heifers 1.90 to 5.60. Hoges 36,000 head, 10 lower. Light 6.40 to 6.80. Mixed heavy 6.60 to 6.95. Rough 6.55 to 6.70. Good choice heavy 6.70 to 5.95. A heap 21,000, 10 to 15 lower, 3.60 to 6.20. Umbrellas repaired and covered. E F Ryan Galena 1r 3-16¢.
A notice lists an upcoming program by the Sienft y Noetare group and the High Match Mocernianis Society staging an event. Details are faint but indicate a community gathering with speakers and performances planned.
Henry Luettig a post office clerk remains at home after a severe illness with an abscess in the nose and blood poisoning. Francis Burnwood’s daughter is home with a light illness. Mrs Mary Dawson on Stearns Street improving after a brief illness. Walter Bountin, after Grobe hospital operation, sent home today. Mrs Arthur O Neill of Elk Street improving after Globe hospital operation. Robert Clark with rheumatism gradually improving and nearing outing. Dr R F Hayes reports a very good night and rest this morning.
The Freeport High School senior class chooses Moliere’s The Miser as this year’s annual play. Officials expect strong school support and a successful production due to its suitability for student actors and strong humor.
A list of marriage license records includes Daniel W Tyrrel of DeKalb and Mary J Gray of Aurora aged 07 and 65 respectively, Alfred Rech of Lena aged 6, Winneford Bailey aged 21, William Dietrich of Pearl City, and Laura Miche aged over 18, with other ages noted as over 21 or over 18.
Public notice of a special meeting of Evans Plumbing and Heating Co stockholders in Freeport Illinois on February 27 1909. Capital stock increased from 8000 to 12000 dollars and certificates filed with the Secretary of State and the Stephenson County Recorder of Deeds. Signed by Secretary Wylone J G Leeekly and President EK Evans. Attorneys Stearns & Zipf.
Public notice seeking a good farmer to rent about three acres of clean land near south city limits on shares. Inquiries directed to J. M. Stiffler, phone Red 6. 3-3idin
A persuasive springtime pitch urges buyers to seize the moment to purchase a home. It promises personal satisfaction from living under one’s own vine and fig tree and claims the speaker can match both place and price to please the customer.
Chester Dutton born March 24, 1814 in New York is described as Yale’s oldest living graduate. After four years at Yale and teaching, he turned to farming in Wayne County, New York in 1842, later moving to Riverside Homestead near Concordia Kansas. He homesteaded while Indians controlled the area and remains there, older than two other 1838 Yale grads.
A raspy ad claims Appendi citis is stopped by Dr King s New Life Pilla. It says the product gently stimulates the stomach liver and bowels to prevent clogging that invites appendicitis. Promises relief from constipation biliousness chills malaria headache and indigestion priced 25 cents at Joseph Emmett.
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