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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Mar 25, 1909

Page

8

Catherine Mahon Dies After Lingering Illness

After a months long illness Mrs. Catherine Mahon wife of Edward Mahon of Freeport died at St. Francis hospital Wednesday afternoon. Born in Lena Illinois August 20 1880 she was the daughter of Patrick Hughes and the late. She leaves husband and children Mary Richard Edward Catherine and siblings Mrs Jones Mrs Fahey and Richard Hughes. Funeral from her sister Mrs Patrick Fahey 15 Howard Avenue Saturday at 9 and 9:30 from St Marys church with burial in St Marys cemetery.

Ewe Prw Rt Catherine Maton Edward Mahon Henderson Street St. Francis Hospital Hal Pee Mahon Lena Ill Patrick Hughes Hughes Freeport Mary Richard Edward Catherine Jones William Fahey South Dakota Richard Hughes Kenosha Wis St. Mary’s Church Patrick Fahey Howard Avenue St. Mary's Church Father Leydon St. Mary’s Cemetery

Prayer in the Christian Life at Embury Church

Tonight at Embury Church the pastor begins a talk series aimed at probationers and members. The first subject is Prayer in the Christian Life. All probationers and members are urged to attend. The Normal class meets after the prayer meeting, followed by an important official board meeting at 8 30. All board members are requested to be present.

Embury Church

Settlement Home Board Meeting Announcement

The annual meeting will be held tomorrow Friday evening at the Woman's club room in the Masonic temple. An interesting program is planned and a cordial invitation is extended to everyone. Reports of the Home's past year will be given along with short talks by several prominent business men and an address by Miss Amelia Sears of the Chicago Bureau of Charities.

Masonic Temple Amelia Sears Chicago Bureau of Charities

Albert Smith Domestic Illness Confinement

Albert Smith ticket agent for the Chicago and Northwestern is confined to his home with a slight illness. Mr Sheffner of Shannon was taken to St Francis hospital Wednesday evening.

Albert Smith Chicago & Northwestern Mr. Sheffner Shannon St. Francis Hospital

Hiram Jones Released After Police Interrogation

Hiram Jones was taken to the police station yesterday afternoon but released after a complainant testified. Authorities decided the grounds for holding him were not sufficient to detain the young man.

Hiram Jones

Alma Kunz Lectures On Theosophical Life At 42 West

Miss Alma Kunz will deliver a lecture on Theosophical Teachings Applied to Daily Life at 3 o clock Friday afternoon at 42 West Street. The address will be followed by a discussion. All ladies interested are invited.

Alma Kunz West Street

Clarence Golickson and Mamie Seiter Event Near Winslow Wis

Clarence O Golickson of masta town Wisconsin and Mamie M Seiter of Winslow are connected in a local event dated around August 28 with terse wording implying a union or related notice. No additional names or details are provided in the fragment.

Clarence O. Golickson Masta Town Wis Mamie M. Seiter Winslow

James Cleveland Named Special Night Policeman

James Cleveland has assumed duties as special night policeman covering the business district. He travels no fixed beat but monitors activity in the commercial area.

James Cleveland

Jacob Cook Pioneer of Orangeville Dies at 87

Jacob Cook a pioneer of Orangeville died today at noon aged 87. He was the father of O J Cook of Freeport and a respected longtime resident known for his community work.

Jacob Cook Orangeville O. J. Cook Freeport

Mrs Rohrer Shows Improvement Then Weakens

Mrs D S Rohrer was somewhat improved this morning but this afternoon grew much weaker.

Mrs. Rohrer

Baby Boy Born to Mr and Mrs Wernl at 278 Walnut Street

Announcement notes the birth of a baby boy to Mr C L Wernl and Mrs C L Wernl at the family home 278 Walnut Street. The item records a new arrival and the parents' names and address.

C. L. Wernl Walnut Street

Isham Randolph Birthday Note and Engineer Biography

Isham Randolph born March 25 1848 in Clarke county Virginia. He rode from axe man to engineer on the Baltimore and Ohio railroad and later became chief engineer of the Chicago and Western Indiana and consulting engineer for the sanitary district of Chicago. He was a noted authority on excavations and bridges and accompanied President Taft on the Panama Canal inspection.

Isham Randolph President Taft Panama Canal Clarke County Virginia Mr.Randolph Baltimore & Ohio Chicago Chicago & Western Indiana Railroad Sanitary District of Randolph

Foley's Honey and Tar Ad Endorsed by Health Experts

A promotion for Foley's Honey and Tar claims it is a safe, effective cough remedy with no harmful drugs. The advertisement urges readers to avoid unknown remedies and insist on the genuine product from H. J. Moog and Wm. F. Jungkunaz.

H. J. Moog Wm. F. Jungkunaz

Moonlight Party at the Bink Tonight

Harriet M. Burbank, piano teacher at Studio 36 Grove announces a moonlight party at the Bink tonight.

Harriet M. Burbank Grove Bt

Pays and Pleases To Look Over Wearing Apparel

The notice asks readers to bring all clothing items they plan to wear again to B. B. Dye Works for review and potential clean or repair services.

B. B

Daily Journal Delivery At Ten Cents A Week

The Daily Journal announces umbrella repairs and delivery to any city area priced at 10 cents per week, offering convenient service for readers seeking quick repairs and home delivery.

the Daily Journal

Community events page signals varied spring gatherings

The notice lists multiple April activities including Masonic lodge meetings at Py a and Stewart, a YMCA banquet, spring ceremonial, Easter Monday events, Germania society party, Odd Fellows card party, Ladies Auxiliary events, and a judicial primaries. It identifies venues such as the Masonic temple and hall, with dates stretched across March and April, reflecting a bustling local club calendar.

Tid Matee Ene Society Lee Rat King's Phere Omen Masonic Temple Anneal Rendeavyous Scent Consistory Cherry Camp BR. N. A Stewart Masonic Hall D. C Germania Society Odd Fellow's Auabi Lediv St. Matantat G Guild

March dates and acts parade at the theater

A sequence of program notes lists events from March 20 through April 97 at the Vaudeville house including The Smart Sect, Wresting match, Billy Link and Vaudeville Co, Time Place and Girl, Graystark, Lady Raffles with matinee and night, and The Lion and the Mouse.

the Smart Sect Billy Link and Vaudeville Co Time Graystark Lady Raffles the Lion and the Mouse

Favors Payne Tariff Bill Better Than Dingley

Representative Crumpacker of Indiana, a leading downward revisionist on the ways and means committee, praised the Payne tariff bill in a House speech today. He highlighted freeing certain crude raw materials used in manufacturing and said the Payne plan is a marked improvement over the Dingley act.

Crumpacker Associated Press Washington Representative Crumpacker Indiana Ways and Means Committee House

Local petition against tea and coffee tax floated

Representative Frank O. Lowden presented to Congress a petition signed by sixty residents of Savanna protesting a tax on tea and coffee. The local Court of the Tribe Ben Hur will hold its regular business meeting tomorrow night at K of G hall with several candidates for the court degree. A social and refreshments will follow the work for members only.

Frank O. Lowden Congress Savanna The Tribe Ben Hur K. of G. Hall

Hall's Catarrh Cure advertised with reward offer

Advertisement for Hall's Catarrh Cure promising one hundred dollars reward for any case of Gatarrh not cured. Includes endorsements from J. Ghene y & Co and Walding Kinnan Marvin of Toledo, stating F J Cheney is trustworthy. Describes cure as internal and acting on blood and mucous surfaces. Price 75 cents per bottle and mentions testimonials.

Hall J.gheney & CO Toledo F. J. Cheney Walding, Kinnan & Marvin

Defense of Latin in prescriptions sparks debate on English use

A Druggists' Circular argues against removing Latin from prescriptions. It warns that using English drug names could cause confusion with multiple plants sharing the same term such as redshanks and snakeroots, risking wrong medicines if physicians abandon Latin.

Circular Chemical Gazette Aaron

Called His Bluff and the Overcoat Revelation

A brutal husband protests as his wife recalls a past ploy. He reveals he hid a hundred dollars in an overcoat pocket for a shopping fund. She counters with a two year earlier ruse, noting she found only a glove a time card and seeds, and plans to shop for a dress tomorrow.

William Henry Luddsworthy

One Eyed Giants and Three-Eyed Dwarfs in 1536 Voyage

Ble John Mandeville described travels in 1536 visiting islands inhabited by giants with a single eye in the forehead and other islands with one legged dwarfs, each possessing three eyes. The account portrays rare humanoid myths from his explorations.

John Mandeville John Yles

Expert Statement on Reading Intentions in Proposals

A brief dialogue frames how to discern a man’s intent to propose. The bud asks for certainty, the elder replies that knowledge comes by nature and the key is sensing when he isn’t planning to propose.

Red Oak Notes Brighten County Local Column

Red Oak reports include visit by Kate Rigney. church services canceled due to pastor's absence. Rev Circle leaves for Ohio after a relative’s death. Mystic Workers hall to host new store and fixtures. Spring vacation for teachers. several residents travel. Donnie Folgate recovering after surgery. Nessie Phillips funeral with large turnout and church resolutions. Seed packages from Congressman Lowden arrive. Sunday school buys new song books.

Red Oak Mine Kate Righey Frederick Turner Ridott Red Oak M. E Circle Ohio Clayton O. Folgate Mystic Freeport F. O. Lowden Nessie Phillips J. W. Michaels Cedarville Miss Phillips Red Oak Sunday School Edna M. Yeagle Emma E. Meyers Mary C. Elsesser

St Patrick’s party local flavor and caucus results

From Our Own Correspondent Orangeville March 22 Mrs Chas Siler and baby visited Cedarville others attended Freeport trips and a matinee of A Broken Idol at Freeport. Democratic and Republican caucuses named local officials with Barnes, Ebel and others winning posts.

Orangeville Chas Siler Baby Cedarville C. C. Nolf Freeport Rev. Colver Apollo St. Patrick's H. A. Hartzell Hartzell E. G. Bolender R. W. Moore H. ©. Snyder M. W. Goose W. G. Snyder E. S. Wagner Emmett Reeser Geo. S. Wagner H. C. Snyder Masonic School of Instruction Helen Ritzman A. C. Ebel Fred Smith Mike Oker Max Belknap A. A. Clarno Ed Loss B. F. Wohlford M. G. Wirsing William Barnes H. C C. Bobb Wallace Sherbondy Ed, Moore Abe Fahr John Miller Ervin Bear Henry Swartz Albert McDaniel

Romantic life of cowboy calls lad a good boy

Frank, a young lad in Freeport, writes he longs to leave, asks for someone to teach him right from wrong, and shows a desire to be safe and well in a better home. He indicates his father and mother are dead, though this may be figurative. He seeks guidance and a stable life away from unsettled surroundings.

Frank Freeport East

Read Announces Millinery Opening at Store

F A Read announces a millinery opening at his store, inviting customers to inspect new hats and accessories. The notice highlights a fresh stock and inviting hours for the event.

F. A. Read

Appendi citis Slayer Proclaimed By Advertisement

An odd advertisement promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills claiming they prevent appendicitis by stimulating digestion and curing ailments like constipation biliousness chills malaria headache and indigestion. The notice lists Joseph Emmet as the seller for 25 cents.

Dr. King Joseph Emmert

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Pring Millinery New York Gochnaur Galena St Otto Wagner Galena Street Bell and Gas Oline Emma Bues Settlement Home Board Meeting the Grand Payne Peoples Joh Nso Io Galera Warn F. J. Bangasber City Benson Co Dawkota Kansas Mackay Freeport Laundry Fred Alpright Broadway Orsale van Brecklin Hotel Metropole E. Bengston G. K, Beadell George Schmidt Tephenson St Troy Légdia W. R. Mansfield Automobile and General Repair Shop Galena Savrowland Ranten Thom Pieves Bulfelo Cowboy Lad Sluiter & Brauer SO Galena AV ALL Paints Merry Moth Moth Rexall A.J. Robson & Go Brewater House 3Rd Ward Drug Store Straub & Nohe Talking Machines Columbia Records Cable Co. Pianos GEO. A. Stemm Foutomtitative Galena St. Opp W.j.young & Co Books Opp Edw. Allington, Jr Freeport, Fleadewly
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