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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1907
Page
2
The Fr Journal is awarded a label by the International Topographical Union in recognition of employing Union labor in its mechanical departments.
A census of city visitors and transactions lists B D Allington in Oregon on business A H Wieman in Rockford William Loos in Baileyville C J Shearer from Janesville Jerome Gibler visiting Madison George Sherbondy from Orangeville E C Diemar of Davenport Ia in the city C R Elwan from Rockford transacting business Mrs James Crotty returning from Winslow W J Hall visiting from Chicago E E Conrad of Rockford Transacted business Rev A M Barrett returning to Winona Ind Miss Ella Corning of Orangeville guest of friends B B Shecklar returning to Stockton M J Hanley in Madison advocating Illinois Central Theodore Glaessner returning to Milwaukee Peter Jerodat Lena en route to St Louis Mo George A Rogers and wife bound for Chicago Miss Agnes Farnum Madison Wis guest for several days Miss Kate Palmer leaves for LaSalle after uncle William Bungart’s death Robert D Kuehner W C Jencks Frank F Rogers and Dr C L Snyder return from Lena where they aided the Lena chapter R A M in conferring the R A degree.
Numerous groups convene at various venues this evening including the B L F and BE societies at K P hall, Freeport club at 7 30, and First M E Home Missionary group at Mrs Stark's Broadway home. Other gatherings include Eastern Star May party at Masonic temple and Embury Epworth league officer elections tonight.
Poem about love and pain quotes a line on loving and not being loved. The note promotes Hollister's Rocky Mountain Fea with author Joseph Emmert. The brief appeals to readers to try the product during emotional distress.
Jacob Baymiller a retired Freeport carpenter born May 6 1816 in York County Pennsylvania celebrated his ninety second birthday with family and friends at 283 Clark Avenue host Mrs Kate Penticoff. He moved to Freeport fifty two years ago and helped build the Brewster house. He has children in Freeport Columbus Kansas Smith Center Kansas Oakland California and Sacramento California and one sister in Cedarville.
The Junior Entertainment of the First M. E. Church will be held Wednesday at 7 30 pm in the church parlors. A silver offering will support the program featuring piano trios recitations piano solos duets and songs by nine girls with titles such as Spring March Our Hired Girl Caprice The Pillow Fight Melody of Love Scripture Flowers Narcissus and The Little Burden Bearers among others, presented by Elsie Shultz Marguerite Parks Bessie Recitation Pearl Garman and other Juniors.
The Freeport Shakespeare society met with Miss Hettinger yesterday afternoon for the purpose of electing officers for the year 1907 1908, the twentieth year of the society. Officers chosen were President Miss Eva Hettinger, Vice President Miss Helen Second Vice President Miss Flora Morgan, Secretary Miss Edith Burrell, Treasurer Miss Helen Read.
St Margaret's guild held a dance at Lexington hall last evening with about sixty couples enjoying Gibler's orchestra. New pieces drew high praise, especially Moon Maid which has just been released from the press.
A special meeting of the Second Presbyterian Brotherhood gathered at the church parlors last evening. Nineteen applications were acted upon and plans were made for a reception to the new pastor Rev. Mr. Markley on the evening of the first Monday in June. The gathering featured large attendance and music by the orchestra.
The Toastmasters will host a ladies night event tomorrow evening with a special reception prepared. Details describe elaborate arrangements for the gathering and social program.
A testimonial from N A Adams of Hone rtia Pi describes a boy with eczema and lung issues who resisted multiple doctors. After trying Electric Bitters, improvement occurred and several bottles cured the ailment. The product is guaranteed at Josephini Inerts drug store.
DeVorE Piano Co at 76-78 Stephenson St Freeport Illinois advertises a catalog offer. Prospective buyers may register in the imaginary directory by providing name and address to receive Samith Barnes Piano Song Book free to all callers.
The Daily Journal announces home delivery across the city for a rate of 10 cents weekly, offering easy access to news for all residents.
Commander F C Heip of John A Davis post No 98 urges all Union veterans civic groups and schools to decorate graves and hold patriotic exercises on Memorial Day and the preceding Friday. He calls on teachers to organize school ceremonies and invites participation from Woman's Relief corps Sons of Veterans Ladies of the G A R Spanish War veterans and auxiliaries.
Chief of Police Henry Silk received a circular from Daniel Holm sheriff of DeKalb county Illinois asking for the arrest of W McGilvray on a forgery warrant and to hold him until an officer arrives Sheriff Holm seeks prosecution. Earlier a man claiming to be W A McGilvray was arrested here, indicted by the March grand jury, released on 500 bond, and now the public suspects guilt amid efforts to capture him.
Sherman Blake returned to town after ten miles of travel to buy Wadsworth Bros. Chicos at H. J. Moogh’s. He explained camping without a Chico is like lemonade without a lemon, and his reunion was marked by Havana smoke and satisfaction. Moogh’s new shipment aims to lure cigar lovers to try the popular ten cent Chico.
Lancaster commissioners met in the county courthouse and awarded the Cedarville road macadamizing contract to John Morrow of West Freeport at 12 dollars per rod. Work begins at Goddard's road, runs 46 rods northwest, 16 feet wide with earth shoulders, gravel base, fine gravel and sand top, and partial payment after twenty rods.
An old advertisement warns that blocked bowels rob iron absorption, harming blood and complexion and possibly causing anemia. It promotes Hollister's Rocky MountainTea or tablets to regulate bowels, priced 86 cents, with Joseph Fuhrert named.
Proposals will be received by the Committee on Supplies of the Board of Education Freeport School District No 145 until 12 in Friday May 10 1907 for 726 tons of anthracite coal to be delivered to the city schools. The committee reserves the right to reject any or all proposals. OC A McNamara Chairman Com of Supplies S 4d dw.
Vancouver dispatch reports B G Russell formerly executive agent of the Grand Trunk Pacific in British Columbia shot himself at Prince Rupert and died instantly. A respected railroader with long coast service he had resigned as GT P representative days earlier while facing heavy workload and mental strain. He leaves wife and son in Victoria and daughter in Ontario with a brother in Buffalo.
The YMCA reopens the gym for juniors and intermediates after a weather error. Juniors may use swimming and floor work Tuesdays 4 to 4 30 and Saturdays 10 to 10 30. Intermediates may use facilities Wednesdays and Saturdays 4 to 4 30.
The Manufacturers committee led by Al Wagner met last evening to discuss several items. No definite action was taken, and another meeting will be scheduled in the near future.
An advertisement promotes Hy-o-mei as the cure for bronchial coughs caused by weather changes and drafts. It claims the medicated air reaches nose throat and lungs, relieves irritated mucous membranes, and offers a money back guarantee via Win. Jungktung. A complete Hy-o-mei outfit sells for $1.00 with risk on the seller’s part.
Prof L L Leviteh of the World's Fair St Louis Temple of Pamistry fame visits by special request. He stands today best in the world in his profession and is known in nearly every town in this state. Call at corner of North Walnut and Stearns Sts for services with reasonable prices. 5-idlw
A Freeport district meeting of ministers and laymen discussed the Oakdale camp meeting to be held August 15 to 26. Speakers may include Bishop W H Stanford and Rev N Dobbs, with officer elections and an executive committee set to guide arrangements. The hymn book World Revival Songs and Hymns will be used and a second session aimed to decide on lot drawing.
Real estate transfer records show Anna Hake selling part of lot 28 in section 81 Lancaster township to Ralph C. Bowen for 4500 dollars.
Alexander Benton of Fort Edward New York credits Dr King's New Discovery with curing his own asthma years ago and curing his son's wife of incipient consumption. He says the remedy ended a terrible cough and left other symptoms, praising its power over coughs and colds. It is offered for 50 cents or 1 dollar with a trial bottle free.
An energetic young man is invited to earn money for college or start in business this summer. For details contact First Nat Bank Hannaford North Dakota.
Washington May 7 Special to the Journal Speaker Cannon born May 7 1836 in North Carolina is seventy one today. He stays at his Danville Illinois home planning a quiet summer with possible visits to Washington for House office building business nearing completion. If he serves to end of this term he will have thirty four years in Congress a new record surpassing John H Ketcham. More than 12 000 congressmen since the foundation have served twenty years or more only thirty four reach that mark.
New s meeting of Rockford daily newspaper men at the Nelson hotel last night laid plans for a suitable entertainment for members of the Illinois Daily News paper association. The group will convene here June 8 to 9.
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