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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Mar 25, 1908

Page

8

YM C A Athletics High School Meet Concludes With Four Events

Y M C A high school athletic meet closes after fence vault three broad jumps spring board high jump and relay. Heyman leads teams with top points while Hunenga Yordy and Byerly follow. Public pole vault event set for tonight with 15 cent admission. volleyball games promise strong showings.

Harry Heyman Karl Hunenga Frank Yordy Fred Byerly Robert Ulrich Arry Heyman Douglas Grant Karl Ennenga Imery Wheeler Association Waldecker Davis Redlinger Long Wheeler Hall Yordy

Jenkins-Jenkins wedding in Riverside Church

Miss Ruth Dutibi Jenkins daughter of Rev. and Mrs Herman Jenkins Riverside and Robert Moore Jenkins were married last night at Riverside Presbyterian Church with Rev. Herman Jenkins officiating aided by Rev. Paul B. Jenkins Milwaukee. Miss Anna S Jenkins New York sister of the bride was maid of honor. George Russell Brandon served as best man. Ushers included E H Lyons N W Willard C D Bryles and W S Freeman. Reception followed at the bride’s parents home.

Chicago Record Herald Ruth Dutibi Jenkins Herman Jenkins Riverside Robert Moore Jenkins Riverside Presbyterian Church Paul B. Jenkins Milwaukee Anna S. Jenkins New York George Russell Brandon E. H. Lyons N. W. Willard C.D. Bryles W. S. Freeman

Miss Volkers Surprised by Friends at South Walnut Home

Twenty friends of Miss Anna Volkers surprised her at her South Walnut Street home last night. Refreshments were served and the gathering was a delightful evening. Miss Volkers received a postal ecard album as a gift.

Anna Volkers South Walnut Street Miss Volkers

Germania Society Dance and Card Party Tonight

The Germania society plans a dance and card party tonight. Members and guests are invited to attend at the society hall for an evening of music games and socializing.

The Germania Society

Local Meetings and Fire Safety Notices

The W R C sewing school will meet at Mrs John Bookman 101 Winslow street tomorrow at 2 30. Court Mohawk 38197 T O F holds a regular meeting tonight. Members urged to attend. Chief Thomas of Rockford fire department sends notices to nineteen church boards about violations of building protection rules.

W. R.C. Sewing School John Bookman Winslow Street Court Mohawk Thomas Rockford Fire Department

Good Business Location for Rent in Galena Area

Prime rental listing describes storefront space at Galena Street and Avenue with 60 by 60 hall suitable for lodge events. Includes 24 by 40 store room on S Galena Ave, multiple office suites, top floor hall with water, rooms, kitchen, elevator, steam heat, and janitor service. Plenty of amenities and prime access noted.

Galena St Galena Ave S. Galena Ave

Inquest Finds Natural Causes in Faber Barn Death

A coroner's jury returned a verdict of death from natural causes in the case of Theodore Faber, found dead in his barn. The inquest, led by Deputy Coroner Dr. M M Baumgartner, heard that Faber fainted after leaning against a post while loading a hog, with his wife Mrs Louisa Faber recounting the sequence until his death. She noted prior fainting spells and good health otherwise, attributing death to overexertion.

Theodore Faber F. P. Bender Paul Reahmer Rolland Goethe Charles M. Reed Bechtold Edward Luettig M. M. Baumgartner Louisa Faber Mr. Faber

County Callings. From Our Own Correspondent

Cedarville correspondence reports spring arriving, local illnesses improving, and residents moving, visiting, and attending events. Individuals named include Mrs. Mary Lausch, Mrs. Sam B Barber Jr, Luther Angle, Aunt Maria Clingman, Chas B Clingman, Ira Taft, L F Fry, Miss Mary Kline, Miss Bertha Hartman, Win Law, C P Cromley, Prof O A Fackler, Miss Selima D, Miss Mary KE Rutter, Miss Olive Barber, Miss Ida M Smith, Miss Anna Wessels, Miss Ella Dilly, plus notices of a Cable Eder wedding and a farewell sermon by Rev Paul Traeger.

Cedarville Mary Lausch Sam B. Barber, Jr Luther Angle Maria Clingman Will M. Clingman Chas. B. Clingman Oak Stephenson Street Josephine Neidigh Evanston W. B. Angle Freeport Chandina Richart Star Ira B. Taft Red Oak Tra Fehr Afalkey L. F. Fry Fred Homan Silver Creek Chas. Homan Harry Addams Rockford Mary Kline Bertha Hartman Buckeye Avenue DeKalb Win. Law Chicago John S. Law Fats Gramley and Lancaster Town C. P. Cromley O. A. Fackler Selima D Mary KE. Rutter Olive Barber Ida M. Smith

Damascus notes offer glimpses of local life and plans

Our Own Correspondent reports on coal unloading by Cream ary company in Damascus March 23. Farmers anticipate field work after mild weather while Mrs. Houser of Lena visits. School children enjoy a vacation as teacher Klontz attends a Freeport institute. Baptist church extends a call to Rev Henry Duff. One Robieson child under doctor care for pneumonia. Township candidates bustle for votes and local option topics aim to boost turnout. Residents travel to Freeport to hear Gov Hanly. Miss Jennie Haney of Freeport visits friends.

Damascus Creamary Samuel Houser Lena Jacob Klontz Freeport The Baptist Church Henry Duff Robert Tigen Hanly Dan Robieson Atlas Madden Jennie Haney

Florence Station Notes and Local Elections

From Our Own Correspondent Florence March 22 Miss Emma Otto returned home from a short visit at Klerov Tony Frey spent a few days at Rscott the past week Kk L Otte received a large consign ment of cement and lumber last Miss Clara Mayer is visiting with Pearl City friends this week O Wilhelms and Fred Wellar shipped a car load of hogs to Chicago last Tuesday They both accompanied the shipment Our school closed last Friday for vacation The Democrats held their caucus last Thursday and nominated candidates Supervisor John Bruce town clerk Charles Crow assessor J Becker collector Phil Michael commissioner of highways James Wall The Republicans held their caucus last Friday and the following are nominated Supervisor H O Van Brocklin town clerk M Mack assessor Le Moore collector W C Wilhetus commissioner of highways Jul Carbeiner

Florence Station Emma Otto Klerov Tony Frey Rscott John Bruce Charles Crow J. ©. Becker Phil, Michael James Wall H. O. van Brocklin M. Mack le. Moore W. C. Wilhetus Jul Carbeiner

Death of Prankie Brookmann at Youngest Son of Brookmann Family

From Our Own Correspondent Everts March 2 Prankie Brookmann youngest son of Mr and Mrs Geo Brookmann died Sunday morning at 7 o clock Funeral will be held at the Holland church on Tuesday from the house Mrs Frank Dilly was at Freeport one day last week Mr Hitchcock of Belvidere was a caller here on Wednesday J Brubaker of Freeport was here baying cattle in this vicinity Phare ay Mise Lucretia Snyder spent one evening last week with John Scheffner and family Mr and Mrs John Aue Sr

Ridott Anna Wessels Ella Dilly Cora Foscha Hazel Coffmann Chicago Grace Wessels Baileyville J. J. Molter Win. Boyer Etta Kruse Aaron Long Geo. Dilly Mario J. Wessels Rockford Dr. Barclay German Valley Janett Tittle Charles Dilly Charles Kurtz Freeport Paul Traeger German Reformed Church Mary Kurtz Everts Prankie Geo. Brookmann Holland Church Frank Dilly Hitchcock Belvidere J. Brubaker Mise Lucretia Snyder John Scheffner John Aue

Clearing sale on 500 pairs ladies shoes

WM. O. Wright & Co announce a clearing sale offering 500 pairs of ladies shoes at 50 cents per pair. Look in their east show window for details and selection.

WM. O. Wright & CO

Waddams Grove Notes March 24 Local Tidbits

From Our Own Correspondent in Waddams Cirove March 24 Mr Roe becomes depot operator. Kearney left for Dubuque. Geo A Barnes broke a leg on road work yesterday. J G Stine and Lewis Treee visited Freeport Monday. Ole Dean back from Chicago with T C R BR work. Mrs Shaw spent Sunday with Lena relatives. Wm Brinker bought Mrs Jacoby’s lots. Lloyd Smith at home Sunday. Waddams Grove school closed three weeks. Lola and Else Coomber home from DeKalb Friday. Chas Toozood loaded two hay cars today.

Waddams Cirove Mr. Roe Kearney Dubuque Geo. A. Barnes J.G. Stine Lewis ‘I'ree Ole Dean Chicago

Market Report from Chicago Board of Trade and Union Stock Yards

Closing quotations show May wheat at 94, May oats at 1 1 1/4, and May lard at 7.92. Cattle volume 17,000 with gains, hogs 25,000 up 10, and sheep 14,000 strong at around 7.00. Daily quotes for New York Stock Exchange stocks provided by Miner & Co. from Rice Building offices.

The Associated Press Chicago Board of Trade Union Stock Yards Chicago Board of ‘Trade F.J. Miner & Co Rice Building C. D. Anderson New York Stock Exchange Miner & Co Freeport

Gillouly Brothers Funeral Notice Reaches Mt Carroll

John Gillouly of Canada travels to Mt Carroll to attend the funeral of his father, prompting local notices of the family gathering and interment arrangements.

John Gillouly City Canada Mt. Carroll

Daily Journal Delivery Offer Across City At Low Rate

The Daily Journal announces delivery to any city area for a weekly rate of 0c. The notice emphasizes universal access and consistent service across neighborhoods.

Daily Journal

Photograph Gallery and Gas Machine Co Notice

Fragmentary classified style notice indicating a photograph gallery near a monument at Raapire and Car roll Streets and a gas fitter wanted immediately by Stover Gas Machine Co with contact phone black 423-2.

Tne Quire Stover Gas Machine Co

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