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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1908
Page
3
County items chronicle visits funerals travel and locals. Henry Miller returned from Martintown. Mrs Shaw and Mrs McGrew attended Mrs Dieestlemeier’s funeral in Chicago. multiple residents listed visiting relatives and traveling to Freeport Lena and Pearl City. Temperance event announced for March 29 at U B church.
From Our Own Correspondent Dakota March 21 Mrs W Kam pan visited Forreston last week A H Miller of Freeport was a caller here Bertha Weaver visited Freeport Knaup family attended Edocia Cable wedding Ridott last Wednesday G M Frantz moved into P Rote house Henry Frantz moved into Frantz vacated house Town office nominations Republican Nesemeier Fehr Wolf Henze collector Baitzer Democratic Nelson Carl Stemm collector Wiler Nelson Jas Snook returned from Chicago Geo Loss Beloit H A Hillmer Freeport teachers attend Freeport institute J O Twittmeyer Shaffer Oregon visited Irene Markel with Meyers family J M Barr Good home John Messman visited Pearl City Lavina Laible vacationing here Eugene Wiler to work for J F Smith after April 1 Mr Gross visiting Cheyney family Nominees for village trustees A Eh Wagner S S Rote S S Messman Geo Smith John Smith
From Our Own Correspondent Berlin March 24 Fred Vehmeier of Dakota called on friends Tuesday. Mr Wessinger of Freeport is visiting with his daughter Mrs J Spade. Wim Brown and Rev Frye of Ridott passed through Sunday. Miss Mainie Moss returned home after visiting her brother William. Zelma Wolver and Mamie Cotheman attend teachers institute in Freeport. Spade spent Saturday at Orangeville. Walter Bokemeier and family stayed with relatives in Orangeville last week. Mrs Wim Yarger entertained company Saturday. Rev Jones will lecture on local option next Sunday at 7 30 with Davis band and male quartet. Mr and Mrs H M Spellman of Shannon visited relatives Sunday. Win Brubaker and son Oscar called on friends Saturday. KR Deery and family spent Sunday evening with friends. Lincoln visited friends this woreda. Alice Johnson vacationing with her parents Gen Borver and family attended church at Winneshirk Sunday.
From Our Own Correspondent German Valley March 23 The Ladies' Aid society will meet at the home of Mrs A Fula next Wednesday afternoon Willie Boomgarden was a Free port caller last Saturday The public schools are closed this week on account of teacher’s visit.
Review of Quincy Adams Lawyer praises the husking bee as a vivid rural festival on stage. The Grand promises a matinee and night performance on Saturday March 28 with actors fully inhabiting their roles and delivering authentic illusion through simple, life like comic charm.
Teachers from here will attend a function in tute. Miss Minnie Eaton of Pearl City guests Miss Cora Fosha. Grace Wessels visiting Baileyville. Dena DeVries staying with aunt Mrs A Boongarden. Deceased Peter Symens, former resident, is noted. Jake Wessels survived a buggy accident after kingbolt broke while driving to town at 20 mph.
Our Own Correspondent reports social visits and travels in Red Oak and nearby towns. Mrs G. Gastman hosts her Freeport sister. Miss Della Foss returns to Dakota. Bender farm fire loss discussed with D A Shoch of Orangeville. Local officials and residents attend lectures, church services, and vacations. several residents visit Freeport, Chicago, Lena, and Orangeville.
From Our Own Correspondent Davis reports the Republican caucus Saturday nominated a ticket for local offices including supervisor Fred Alberstett town clerk B H Webh collector August Helmis and Commissioner of highways William Sack. Mrs Vintey and baby visited Rockford parents Mr and Mrs William Mathadll. Mrs Vidadeevis and baby visited Rockford relatives. Sheckler Bros sold a gas light.
Mrs Nethie Gordon and children of Freeport visit their relatives in Davis. Local residents urged to pay back year-old newspaper dues. Townsfolk and visitors from Freeport Janesville and Mt. Carroll attend socials, church events, and institute meetings. Civic groups host dances, lectures, and a temperance talk. license caucus and trustee clerk elections scheduled. property auction planned for April 8.
Centennial March 23 notes Rev Feld wish visiting friends. School closes for a week. Amelia Koertner and Mrs. S Koertner visit. Families and neighbors including Herbruck Silberman Rees Witte and Kiester are mentioned with social outings. A humorous club party at HH Silberman's on March 13 features many residents in a playful but non graphic recount.
Sehleiter hauled lumber for his new house Saturday. Miss Dot La Shelle traveled to Preporte while Miss Rosa Theidecker went to Freeport Monday. Mr and Mrs Barr and family visited Dakota relatives Sunday. Win Grossup and family joined C Meinzer for Sunday. Frank Webb's son and two daughters of Freeport vacationed here. Rev Jones spoke at MBS church on local option with a large audience as Rock City band performed. Mrs G Ro La Shelle returned to Chicago Monday. Rural carriers praise farmers for road improvements and urge more effort.
Miss Mabel Woener visited relative Pridas Prederick and Fredrick Aldvidge at Freeport while(Miss Mindel Wresiher) attended the Yitupele or Frederick Aldvidge at Freeport. Other names listed as visiting near Mbtatell Studs Prete dae tied.
No case on record of a cough or cold progressing to pneumonia after Foley's Honey and Tar. The ad asserts it stops coughing and breaks up the cold quickly. Urges refusing any but the genuine Foley's in a yellow package. Claims no opiates and safety. H. J. Moogk and Win. F. Jungkuunz.
Winninger Bros present Clover Dale at the Grand Opera House for six nights starting Monday March 380. Prices are 10, 20 and 60 cents with ladies free Monday night. The cast is praised as highly skilled and the show features costumed scenes, special effects, and continuous vaudeville between acts.
Management continues the aim of better weekly exhibits with strong comedy and popular songs. Next Sunday features The Little German Band Troubles of the Cat Hooligan's den Charley Paints and other acts with three illustrated songs by Miss Ruby Smith. Admission remains ten cents for any seat.
A passage critiques a local option proposal in Freeport aiming to end intemperance by abolishing saloons and crippling breweries. It contrasts two property owners A and B over drinking and control, criticizes the Civic league’s push to stamp out saloons, and warns that prohibition would intensify the saloon issue while maintaining demand.
Editor weighs options for liquor control urging open, lawful saloons over underground dens. Questions whether to proceed plainly or succumb to emotion, favoring legality and public order for those who drink.
Evansville resident W. OJ Moogk and William F. Jungkunz report a five year fight with kidney and bladder trouble ending in near death. After three doctors failed, Foley's Kidney Cure brought relief from the first bottle and a full cure after the second, prompting them to urge others to try it.
The Original Brougham, built to TS8s under Lord enhancedior R Breweham, is now on view in the machine and inventions division at the South Kensington Museum. The antique carriage, a closed one horse coach, once replaced the ponderous coach and features a projecting sword case for inside access along with a thick rear guard board recalling highwaymen and past policing.
An old time remedy advertises Father William Indian Herb Tablets claimed to treat liver kidney stomach and bowel issues. It promises digestive aid regular bowel movement kidney cleansing blood purification and overall health. Available from CC. P. Guenthe & Co. druggists corner Galena avenue and Galena street for 20 cents with a money back guarantee.
A catalog listing describes girls shoes with patent tips in sizes 8h to 2 and price points 81.25 and 1.40, referencing Schmidt Wachlin and Preiffer. The entry notes specialative style and model 819d 6t.
The advertiser promotes affordable property protection against increasing eyelone destruction. Cost is $6.00 per thousand for one year, with assurance of satisfaction in safeguarding property. Readers are invited to contact the agent or call the office to obtain a policy.
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