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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1908
Page
3
Masonic notices list Evergreen and Freeport lodges with stated communications on monthly dates. References to meeting days vary. wording is garbled, but indicates routine convocations and a monthly schedule for Freeport and other groups.
A list of residents and visitors: F A Steele of Fulton, A E Manus at Rockford on legal business, J F Meyer of Beloit calling, Edwin Latshaw of Wausau visiting Freeport, W E Mouser of Wenona visiting friends, C O McQuaide of Fremont in Freeport, A C Schadel of Warren calling, Mrs A Dwyer of Warren visiting friends, Miss Hess of Orangeville a Freeport caller, F M Johnson of Oregon guest, G L Horn of Peoria transacting business, William Smith of Belleville visiting last evening, J H Keaple of Geneseo in Freeport, William Oblander of Galesburg visiting brother George, Mrs C G Anangst leaving for Dixon to visit Mrs C H Kable, Mrs George Niman and children of Bloomington spending days, Mrs Grace Goodman Mauran returning to Chicago, Miss Cora Bellows visiting and returning to Polo, Mrs J H Weaver returning to Bushnell after visiting daughter Mrs George Oblander, Miss Jessie Snyder formerly of here now in St Paul visiting, Mrs M A Bowen of Decatur returning home, Mrs J Willing and grandson to Chicago to visit Mrs A R Nestelrode, Rev C G Anangyst leaving for Pierce, Tl to hold conference, then joining family in Naperville for their future home.
The Freeport Woman's Club will hold its last regular meeting of the year on Saturday at 11 o'clock sharp. Officers will deliver annual reports. Two delegates and two alternates will be elected to represent the club at the district and state federations. Election of officers for the next year will follow. a large attendance is hoped to assist in this important matter.
A brief item notes Dr Brpe Brokhausen, recently granted a PhD for a few days, is reported to be better after an illness.
Advertisement touts a tonic claimed to cure liver kidney stomach and bowel diseases. It promises vigorous digestion regular bowel movement kidney cleansing and blood purification. It claims low cost and satisfaction or money back with local druggists listed in the ad.
A seven inning Northern League game saw Freeport win as cold spectators shivered. Thurwell allowed one earned run in four innings for the visitors while Ditting relieved, and the Champs scored in the first inning on a two base hit by Safford. Final score details list Champs 16 Ramblers 0 with limited scoring.
The Duluth team arrived yesterday afternoon and was to play today but weather signals no game. Tomorrow and Sunday are also Duluth dates, while Monday and Tuesday the Winnipeg team will be here for two games.
The Rockford league team yesterday defeated the St Paul Gophers, an organization of colored players, by the score of 7 to 1. The Madison league team defeated the university team at that place yesterday afternoon by a score of 3 to 2.
Oshkosh Wisconsin April 50 President H C Danforth of the Oshkosh Baseball association of the Wisconsin Illinois league has signed a new battery for an upcoming game. The pair includes ex Yaver Sherburne M Becker of Milwaukee a candidate for governor and Mayor Joli Banderob of Oshkosh. Becker will catch while Banderob will pitch the first ball when Madison opens the league season. Becker refuses to explain his airship plans at that time.
The fragmentary OCR mentions various names and places such as Paver Setietal, Avdiamis Cite TS, Horas, Peleudpotes, Corin Pe, and Newyddye. It hints at a discussion of leaders or officials and locations but provides no coherent event or clear actions. The text is incomplete and distorted.
Rev Charles GG Unangst and family are packing to depart Breaport for Naperville Florida where he will serve as presiding elder for the district of the United Evangelical church. A tireless leader, he has built churches and boosted activity in the Freeport district. The community offers best wishes as they travel.
The state Sunday school association announces its jubilee convention in Dixon May 19 20 and 21 to mark the first meeting held there. Stephenson county delegates plus officers are invited with hospitality and lodging arranged by Dixon citizens. Noted speakers Rev A C Dixon and Marion Lawrence will deliver two evening addresses with music by Prof E Exwell.
The June term jurors listed include Freeport William Schmid James W Meacham Christian Fuss Al Lichtenberrer W A C Dunham Conrad Toelle Joseph Gaeke Fred Rodemeyer Charles Winters George Wirth and Fred Tempel West Point George Barnes John Lampert Charles Berhenke Rock Run Tho Heraldson Nott Herman Ridoett Addo Borchers Edwin Fischer Lancaster John Yarrer Fred Hartman Silver Creek Ed Brokhausen James Frisbie Loran T B Butler Theodore Faber Oneco Chester Erinold Kent Henry Fox Florence John Early Jefferson Edward Bovenrief Dakota W W Diener Winslow George Brown Erin F H Beisemeier Rock Grove I F Foss.
George Bennetham of Cedarville purchased a fine pair of straw berry roan drivers from a Wisconsin seller. Observers call them among the finest horses in the county.
An OCR fragment promotes Allens Foot-Ease powder to treat swollen damp feet and tired feet by shaking into shoes. It claims relief for aching feet blisters and corns and cites chilblains and pains, urging purchase from shoe stores with no substitutes and mentioning Le Ros New York.
2,500 pounds of choice home killed veal sold Saturday at cut prices. Veal neck 5c, veal breast 1c, veal shoulder 3c, veal chops 6c, veal loin 20c, veal round steak 20c, veal roast 12c, veal shanks at 6c. Markets at 125 Galena and 130 Chicago, Read the Journal want column.
Society awaits rise of Miss Alice Wilson in Shakespeare's Antony and Cleopatra at the Grand Opera House with the Charles Bolianford company. The Freeport resident, famed locally, appears tonight to a hearty ovation as she stakes out the production with a notable cast.
Miss Wilson rises to leading lady with Hanford’s season after early work with Freeport Shakespeare Society and Otis Skinner Viola Allen and Nat Goodwin companies. Critics praise her power and audiences cheer as Freeport Shakespeare Society members secure seats for the opening night.
An old advertisement offers ManZany Pile Remedy priced at zero cents with guaranteed readiness for use. It claims prompt relief and healing for all forms of piles, touted by UH Moozk and CC P Guenther.
On May 10 a new time card shifts Sunday trains on the south end and Madison branch of the Illinois Central. The southbound train will arrive one hour later from Clinton and depart one hour later in the evening, now at noon and 6 pm. Madison train leaves Freeport at 7 06 am and returns leaving Madison at 6 pm, arriving here at 8 10 pm. The change benefits the baseball club by enabling more fans to attend Sunday games at both locations.
Willie Drever struck Arthur Saltzer with a broom handle after Saltzer intervened with teasing youths on Stephenson street. Saltzer sustained a large bump but was not seriously hurt. Drever was jailed at the Winslow station after police arrived and questioned witnesses. locals note he is harmless when treated kindly but dangerous when provoked.
Excelsior lodge of Masons to confer B A degree tonight. Prof. Dawson hosts a May party at Lexington hall. Trinity church choir moves rehearsal to 7 PM. Shakespeare society bills to Miss Helen Read. Ladies Auxiliary meets at Y M C A parlors at 3 30 PM tomorrow. St Marys hall dance and card party next Monday at 8 30 PM.
On Sunday evening Rev. T L L Suhr and wife will address the congregation at Trinity United Evangelical church. The Suhrs are missionaries to work with the United Evangelical church in Hunan province, China. Rev Suhr is described as an engaging speaker and the service is open to the public.
The article notes disease in high elevations with fevers and in lower Teveds malaria, listing climate affections such as lassitude jaundice fever and ague and general debility. It promotes Electric Hitters as a remedy and blood purifier sold with guarantee at Joseph Iinert's drug store for 50 cents.
To Our Patrons and Friends we announce the sale of our book stationery and picture business with goodwill to Mr Burt E Weld who will run the old stand. He is aided by Miss Alice Riner Miss Lillie Lunder and Mr Hudson in framing. We seek continued patronage and pledge best treatment while settling all accounts.
Fragmentary OCR reads about a 46th Illinois related publication with portraits and names. Limited readable details mention Freeport and potential lithographs or portraits. The text is garbled with many misspellings and missing context, preventing a precise event or title.
Lena mourns Andrew J Conway a grain and tobacco farmer age about 50 who endured rheumatism and recent bed confinement. He leaves three daughters Nellie Fotherly and Crotter of Lena and Mrs. Kreider, plus sons Francis in Chicago and Patrick in the West. Funeral services set at St Josephs Church and Amity Lutheran with Silver Shield Knights of Pythias in charge.
This morning in ton to visit Miss Grace Wetzel. She plans a Chicago visit before returning home. Mrs. Betle Waite visited the county seat. Mrs. W. KK Loofbourrow and Mrs. KK E Fate and daughter were Freeport passengers this morning.
Lena Star reports the Lena High School commencement will take place the first week of June. The class of 1908 is the largest in the school's history, with fifteen graduates. Ceremonies will span two evenings on Thursday and Friday the 11th and 6th. Members include Katherine Nelson Mabel Richards Helen King Ada Loofbourrow Florence Stahl Jiaura Rayhorn Nellie Turner Ruby Tull Myrtle Royer Eliza Wiley Harold Shoesmith Charles Horsch Harold Hinds Robert Fate and Cari Kiplinger.
Tracy California resident Charles F Buduhu declares Buckten's Armen Salve the luckiest purchase of his life after two boxes cured years of itching piles. He notes the guarantee at Joseph Jammert's drug store and invites readers to see the Journal's want column for details.
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