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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1907

Page

4

Personal visits noted in Rockford city today

A string of short notices records visits and travels of residents and guests: M B Little and A V Garrettson transacted business in Rockford. J A Garns, Arthur Runkle, and several others from Beloit Orangeville Chicago Cleveland Madison Winslow Denver and more called on friends relatives or were in transit. Several residents plan to stay with friends or visit other towns including Gotham Polo Dixon and Detroit.

J. A. Garns Orangeville Foster Beloit A. V. Garrettson Rockford Arthur Runkle Freeport Martin Blimm Galena Harry Cook Freeport Friends J. A. Winner Chicago Friends I. N. Kreiger Cleveland Ohio Newton Small McConnell John Fogelsanger Sterling C. Gilchrist Madison John 8. Stout Detroit Mich BE. Kerlin Devils Lake North Dakota Sadie Shirk Gotham Wis Watson Wright Winslow Peter Munson Denver Colo T. F. Cummisford Monterey Street C. G. Anangst Dixon Fances Evans Polo

Local and Other Notices From a City Paper

Forty sixth annual reunion of the Thirteenth Tinois Infantry set for Dixon on May 24. Mystic Workers of the World host a card party at K of P hall tonight with 10 cents admission. Cherry camp M W A urged to attend regular meeting at new K of G hall. Rev A M Barnett to lead prayer at Second Presbyterian church tomorrow evening with Mr Barrett filling pulpit. Fire Marshal Williams reports school buildings mostly deplorable, urges fire safety measures. Freeport Tribunal No 99 to hold regular meeting Thursday evening with fortune teller and program. Mid week service at English Lutheran church tomorrow at 8 o clock in auditorium. Frances E Beauchamp to deliver free temperance lecture with choir coordinating music. Cordial invitation to attend this rare community event.

Mystic Workers of the World P. Hall Cherry Camp G. Hall A. M. Barnett Second Presbyterian Church Barrett Williams Sterling Freeport Tribunal No. 99 Fraternal Tribunes English Lutheran Church Frances E. Beauchamp Kentucky

Morning Wedding at St Josephs Weds Hagedorn Buhrman

Miss Clara Hagedorn and Albert Buhrman were married at 8 30 this morning at St Josephs church. Rev Kalvelage officiated as the couple, attended by Bertha and John Hagedorn, exchanged vows during high mass. The reception follows tonight with family and friends, and they plan to reside at the Melinick flats after June 1.

Clara Hagedorn Albert Buhrman St. Joseph's Church Father Kalvelage Bertha John Hagedorn Father Nellis Adams Street Hattie Stonick Agnes Ambruster Gertrude Grattelo Magdalene Eberle Frances Dorothy Hagedorn Lohengrin Buhrman St. Joseph's Parochial School St. Joseph’s Church Boonsboro Stover Engine Works F. Ganzer Edith Lutz Hazelschaefer Charles Reip Chicago D. W. Burtham Wheaton St. Paul Minneapolis Cicago Ral Maryland

Interstate Dairymaids Convention Program at YMCA

The program for the Interstate Dairymaids Association convention at the YMCA on Friday evening features a March Part I, vocal and duet performances, recitations, and anthologies. Attendees include many named performers and dignitaries such as Tara J. Rittenhouse, Lauretta Jeanettia Crabrer, Sophronia Dura, Kath rine Jones, Nelle James, Irene Adelpha Dowdy, and editors, reporters, and managers listed in the lineup.

Dairymaids Interstate Dairymaids’ Association Interstate Datryminids’ Association Tara J. Rittenhouse Ghattonid Hdbtha de Smith Me and Duty Detta Pord Recretary Lauretta Jeanettia Crabrer Gurdsboro de Unde Juries Wroasuccer Birdie Larkspur Rockford Bernates Tours Nelegates Sophronia Dura Tallowtown Lita Ahead Bie l Mercy Widford Beefville Kathrine Jones Marie de Jones St.Louis Ming Piice Zean Makefadder Preeport Nelle James Betsy Dane Batterpole Sprimngueld Feidhed Achenhaugh Irene Adelpha Dowdy Horn City Addty Dennis Prudence Pastry Meadow View Hazul Kaiser Serelda Eonteedine

Winnebago County Clerk Weds Sarah Hulcombe in Rockford

Winnebago County Clerk Marcus A Norton who has served since 15 5 wed Mrs Sarah M Hulcombe in Rockford this morning. The ceremony united local official and spouse in a quiet public notice edition style.

Winnebago County Marcus A. Norton Sarah M Hulcombe Rockford

Entertained Sunday School Guests at Cherry Street Home

A. H. Guy entertained about seventy five members of the Christian Sunday School at his Cherry street home last evening. The gathering enjoyed a hearty good time with cake and popcorn among other refreshments.

A. H. Guy The Christian Sunday School Cherry Street

Guests Served Candies in Attendee Gathering

Dessert favors were handed to all attendees as part of the event.

Came Here to Marry In Dixon Couple Wed by Judge Heard

Miss Lillian Shorette of Dixon and Clayton E. Trimp of Polo arrived by train from the south and secured a marriage license before being married by Judge Heard this morning.

Lillian Shorette Dixon Clayton E. Trimp Polo Heard

St Margaret's Guild Dance at Lexington Hall May 6

Social notes report a St Margaret's Guild dancing party at Lexington hall on Monday evening May 6 with Gibler's orchestra providing music.

St. Margaret’s Guild Lexington Hall Gibler’s Orchestra

Eloped from Lena ties two youths in Freeport marriage

Lena residents report a midnight elopement of Ida Hortsmeier and Ned Hill two miles from Lena. Hill, an I C R R car shop worker at Amboy, fetched Hortsmeier after a weekend stay and they married en route to Freeport then Amboy. License issued in Chicago. Rev H F Jones and daughter from Colchester visit.

Lena Ida Hortsmeier Ned Hill Lens Hill Amboy Hortsmeier Wilnot Leckington Mr. Hill Freeport Colchester Ill Catherine Moeller Hemender T. K. Best Bertha Eade Rose Townsend DeGraff George R. Miller Rockford Martin Recd Lucy Wilson Galena R. Staderman Bleroy Emmett Gassman Phidian Art Club Miss Naramore

Store room remodeling moves to new location

Work begins to remodel the former A. O. Best grocery space for J. S. Harpster the tailor and Robert Frick the jeweler. The rear wall will be shifted to extend the room, interior redecorated, and a modern front planned. Mr Best sells most stock and plans travel but likely returns soon.

J. S. Harpster Robert Frick A. O. Best Best

METHODIST GROWTH IN JAPAN ASKS A NEW ROLE

Tokio May 1 The Nip pon Methodist Kyokwai general conference marks a milestone as Japan becomes a self standing church nation instead of a mission field. The new church starts with 11650 members and over a hundred native ministers while US and Canada churches end formal missions but continue support in co operation with the Japan church.

Tokio General Conference Nippon Methodist Kyokwai Methodist Church of Japan Far East Japan Methodist Church General Conferences Churches of United States Canada Methodist Churches Methodist Church of Diapan

Lecture at First M. E. Church Promises Strong Attendance

A special meeting at First M. E. Church tonight features music and an able address by Mrs. Beauchamp. Miss Juans Galvan of Mexico will give a Spanish shore address. interpreter duties by Mrs. Atten Kields. Mrs. Beauchamp, wife of a prominent judge, will be hosted at 116 Oak Place during her Freeport visit. Admission is free.

M. E Beauchamp Juans Galvan Mexico Guanajuato Atten Kields W.got U Miss Galvan Temperance Wethogs J. H. Stearns Oak Place Freeport

Prisoner McConnell Escapes Rockford Jail In Dawn Break

Rockford jail escapes prisoner Orrin Boots McConnell after door latch left unlocked. Officers chase across Elm Street and rails, with deputies Collier and Lundquist leading pursuit. A prior burglar, George Everett, similar jail break links have authorities on alert. Postcards and photos are sent to surrounding towns as searches continue.

Burglars and Manhunt in Rockford Area

Everett and Williams, the Brown building burglars, were taken. Sheriff Collier led a drag net last night to locate Orrin McConnell who escaped county jail yesterday. Aids and officers searched railroad yards and towns near McConnell, with assistants in Freeport and Warren. Police suspect McConnell is in or near Rockford or Freeport.

McConnel McConnell John Ramstock Cherry Valley Lundquist Johnson Ramstock Vna Freeport George Mverett Brown Building Joliet Sherif Collier Gleasmiain Everett Williams Brown Collier Orrin McConnell Little Freeport Warren Rockford

Quigley Returns From Rome With Health Boost

Archbishop Quigley arrived in Chicago from a Palestine and Rome trip. He met with Pope Pius X in Rome and reviewed Chicago church conditions with detailed reports. Five local priests died during his absence, including Fathers Cartan, Clancy, Corcoran, Geiseler and Dunne.

Chicago Quigley Palestine Rome Pius X Holy See Merry del Val Cardinal Gotti St. Elizabeth's Church Buffalo Sacred Congregation of the Propaganda Fathers Cartan Clancy Corcoran Geiseler Dunne Richard Dunne

Women Pay More For Insurance Says Medical Examiners

Medical examiners for insurance companies claim women pay higher premiums because they are more prone to indigestion and stomach ailments. They warn that weak digestion leads to headaches dizziness and other symptoms that lower overall health and raise mortality risk. The ad promotes Miona stomach tablets by Wm. F. Jungkunz, offered in 60 cent boxes with a refund guarantee if claims are not met.

Wm. F. Jungkunz

Home Baking Sale by Trinity Church Ladies

Trinity United Evangelical church ladies plan a home baking sale at Delhauer's coffees and tea store this Saturday. All church ladies are urged to contribute baked items for the sale and proceeds support church activities.

Ladies of Trinity United Evangelical Church Delhauer's

Dr Kings New Discovery Endorsed For Coughs And Colds

My Best Friend Alexander Benton of Port Edward New York says Dr Kings New Discovery cured his asthma six years ago and healed his son Witt from tubercular consumption. He praises its power over coughs and colds as marvelous and guarantees it through Jos Eimmert druggist. 50 cents and 1 dollar trial bottle free.

Alexander Benton Rollwater Port Edward N. Y Jos. Eimmert

May Day Celebrations Across Ages and Traditions

May Day ushered in with gladness as ancient Romans honored Flora and Belstein festivities blended with English May Day rites. From Maypole and May Queen ceremonies to Puritan bans and colonial farming customs, the day was celebrated for spring’s arrival while warning omens and old proverbs warned of bad luck.

Old England Flora Zephygus Hertha Chaucer Strand Cheapside America New Pennsylvania

Dollar Dinner for Bryan in Newark Tonight

The People's Lobby of Newark has completed arrangements for a dollar dinner honoring William J. Bryan. The event is non-partisan and tickets are selling fast. Bryan will focus his remarks on the initiative and referendum reform, a key lobby demand.

Newark N. J People’s Lobby William J. Bryan

Narrow Escape Cloyd Credits Bucklen Salve for Wound

G W Cloyd of Plunk Missouri, a merchant, recalls a four year old accident when a jimson bar pierced his thumb. He credits Bucklen's Arnica Salve for curing the dangerous wound after buying a box at Joseph Emmert's druggist for 25 cents.

G. W. Cloyd Plunk Bucklen Joseph Emmert

Meeting of Retail Clerks union postponed to next Tuesday

The planned meeting of the Retail Clerks union for last evening did not take place as the regular meeting night falls on Tuesday of next week.

Retail Clerks” Union

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