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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1907
Page
4
It is economical to buy lino leums 12 feet wide to cover large spaces with a single seamless piece. Many rooms are about 4 yards wide, so selecting the length provides full floor coverage. We offer 14 patterns for selection.
Easy games from Belvidere Chicago Edgars scheduled today Saturday and Sunday. Roy Gilmore arrives from Sioux City to play shortstop as the Edgars and Canners clash in a three game set at Taylor’s park. Miller pitched well for Freeport in wins over Belvidere, Ireland sparked the offense, and the series begins at 3 o’clock each day.
Joseph Trautwein and Misa Florence Stonick surprised family and friends by marrying in Rockford yesterday after taking an interurban ride from Freeport. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Stonick of 67 Jackson street, grew up here. Groom Joe Trautwein, born in Freeport, lived in Beatrice Nebraska before returning. He worked in local shoe stores and is popular with many friends. They will set up housekeeping in a flat immediately.
An exceptionally large crowd attended last evening's Germania society party for members and their ladies. In euchre card rooms, prizes went to Mrs Edward Gilbert and Edward Michell first, Mrs John Hoebel and Edward Hornberger second, Mrs W Burns and Oscar Becker third. Harris' orchestra provided music for dancing until 1 o'clock.
A Freeport doctor reported a mentally troubled man to the county authorities. The stranger, who called himself Martin Hagemma from Offordsville Indiana, was jailed and given dinner. Supervisor Bauscher will oversee his transfer to the county farm while his origins are investigated.
Freeport defeated Belvidere 5 to 2 with Raymond pitching strong relief in the seventh and eighth innings. Belvidere started Manley and Raymond struggled but settled in, while Osmand, Klingerbiel, Dye and Sally produced timely hits. Numerous players filled in positions as Belvidere fans cheered a solid team effort.
From Our Own Correspondent Shannon April 30 Mr and Mrs Will Schauer were in Freeport on Tuesday. The funeral of Mrs Schoeffler was held Wednesday morning at St Wendolins church. J H Pratt of Savanna and Miss Caroline Haman of this place were married on Wednesday April 24 Rev Moser Sheridan performed the ceremony. Dolly Berry of Rockford and Frank Arnold of Savanna acted as attendants. They departed for Savanna to make their future home. Miss Lizzie Haman of Freeport attended the wedding. Misses Dolly and Bernice Barry of Rockford spent Wednesday in our city. A quiet wedding occurred Wednesday with O S Tuttle of Farmington IL and Miss Bessie Myers of this place. Rev Baker M E church performed the ceremony. They departed for Farmington where Mr Tuttle is in business. Miss Maggie Pratt of Savanna visited Wednesday then went to Freeport to visit friends. Mrs A S Babb was a Lanark passenger Friday morning. Harry Frye of Freeport visited his brother last week. Homer Weigle was a Lanark passenger Saturday morning. Mrs Clyde Boyle of Lanark spent Saturday in Shannon. Mrs Jennie Braman and Miss Jennie Booth were in Lanark Friday evening. Harry Smith and family of Freeport visited relatives here over Sunday. Miss Effie Lee spent Sunday in Freeport. Howard Griseman and wife of Freeport are visiting Shannon relatives. Miss Florence Atkinson returned home at Shirland Sr this morning after a two weeks visit with her friend Ida Miller. Mrs Blee Stevens was a Freeport passenger Tuesday.
May events include Dance of St Margaret at Lexington hall Many with Eastern Star party at Masonic Temple May 18 Spring ceremonial session Capernauite Bhrite May 17 Concert for Settlement Home at Second Presbyterian church May 17 Passion Play Pictures at MCA with Dor Kifer's social dancing school at Lexington hall on May 7 14 21 and 28.
A dated ledger lists events and advertisements for May and June. Swanson's Moving Pictures appears multiple times with May 1 May 3 and May 6 entries, along with Lyman J Howe's Moving Pictures on May 12 and June 2. Cornee Grocery and Humty Dumty appear in brief references, plus District Leader on May 21.
At the Bijou the latter part of this week features Marjorie Hope in a strong juvenile act, Lewis and Crossman on musical performance, Burns mimicking the man to art with novel bag punching, Baker and Robinson for comedy, and a fresh take on the country rube chorus girl. Illustrated songs and moving pictures continue as before.
Following his successful performance last Sunday, Elmer Thayer is announced for another appearance at the Grand Opera House on Sunday May 5. He will sing several new and popular songs accompanied by a moving picture program featuring dominant comedy elements, promising an unusually enjoyable evening for fans of good singing.
Miss Alice Allen, Hart school teacher in Florence township, was in the city to return home to Rock City. Northern Illinois superintendents and principals attend the education meeting in DeKalb starting today, with none from this county due to conflicting dates.
The Dairymaids convention tonight at the YMCA prom promises an enjoyable occasion with an excellent program prepared to delight the audience.
Thursday at Pearl City fourteen pupils sat final exams. Those who pass will try for the Lindley normal scholarship, signaling a forthcoming selection and qualifying opportunity for the top student.
Classified notices show a 15 year old boy sought as a good son and a 16 to 20 year old girl needed for light office work in Salina area. Additional listings include dressmaking and daily room out services with address at 206 Chicago and box 93.
The Eagles convened a well attended meeting at their hall last evening with considerable business transacted. A social followed the session.
The ladies of Trinity United Evangelical Church will hold a home baking sale at Delhauer's Coffee and Tea Store on Saturday. All church ladies are asked to contribute baked goods for the sale.
Devore Piano Company advertises a one year opportunity to buy all music publications at actual cost in its music directory. Call or register at their piano parlors in Freeport Illinois. Smith & Barnes song book offered free to callers.
London hosts 10,244 public houses 19 music halls and 65 theaters. The animal dish of meat totals 400000 tons while the fish course exceeds 200000 tons. Bread cost soared in 1800 to 2244 pence per quarter loaf and to 21 pence in August 1812. The Thames first boat race Doggetts Coat and Badge began in 1715. Government stock dividends ignore penny fractions earning about 7500 dollars yearly. The Minister's Wife dialogue ends with a cheerful giver joke about giving.
An antique ad promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills claiming gentle action that keeps the bowels regular and avoids appendix issues. Guaranteed by Joseph Emmert, druggist, price 5 cents and a trial offer.
Every fine waist and stylish garment shown in this sale offers extensive assortments and low prices. Spring suits jackets and coats are reduced as part of the two day sale, with all sizes available. Women are urged to take advantage of sharp price cuts across the collection.
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