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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1906
Page
4
Meur invites shoppers to visit a fabric display of spring and summer textiles. The collection features dainty goods in varied patterns and colors, with prices per yard at 6 1 4 and 5 cents. Marigold Batiste offers patterns per yard, plus extra fine Figured Swisses and Primrose Dimities at 12 1 2 cents.
Robt H Hardaway of New York and Mayme Kennedy of Chicago wed at 2 PM in the Methodist church with Rev OC W Meacacklih officiating. The St Pius party plans a card and dance tonight at St Pius hall with Gibler's orchestra. St Margaret's guild schedules a dancing party Friday at Lexington hall.
Resh Bros will open a new drug store tomorrow at the stand formerly occupied by G S Chamberlin. A complete stock of drugs has been prostohed and the interior redecorated and improved. A large soda fountain has also been installed.
M. Ford of Cedar Rapids Iowa is in town to bid on paving portions of Van Buren Street Jackson Williams and Mechanic Streets, with the letting scheduled for tomorrow afternoon. Ford previously served as the contractor last year for the Liberty Street paving project.
John Vaupel this morning received a letter from the National Red Cross Society in New York thanking him for the generous clothing donation he sent to San Francisco sufferers.
O rent four rooms with modern conveniences in second story over O D Em erick's Jewelry store at 83 Stephenson street. Thomas W Johnson. Wartips boy to work for board nights and mornings and go to school or college. Apply at King's Daughters' Employment Bureau. Dining room girl wanted for restaurant in another town. Inquire at the King's Daughters' Employment Bureau 40 Stephenson street.
The Wisconsin League notes favorable early attendance as Freeport leads the standings. John T. Powers, president, visits Oshkosh and expects the May 17 opener with Chicago’s Murphy in attendance. He praises Oshkosh, Green Bay, and Freeport as strong, while La Crosse may dip and Wausau aims to exceed last season.
The Wisconsin State League had no games yesterday while Freeport held a .750 winning percentage and an 88-point lead over Oshkosh. Green Bay arrived after a La Crosse series, with today’s park game postponed due to weather. Managers agreed to reschedule, aiming for a double header Sunday July 1 if needed.
The Statesman of Calcutta reports on the tashi lama of Shigatse during his visit to the tower of Benares. He burned butter, lit lamps, scattered flowers and prayers, then circumambulated the tower and transformed into Buddha. Other lamas and laymen worshiped the statue. Skeletons for medical study rise in September with Bavarian sources, while the Willamette meteorite sold for 20600 dollars to the American Museum of Natural History in New York.
The studio exhibit features works from Chicabe and Rockford, with Oak Park and local students contributing wood pieces and crafts. Attractive brasses and baskets from the Gyfte Shoppe in Rockford are on display as signs of skilled, entertaining labor. The exhibit drew a large crowd today and may stay open tomorrow for visiting club members.
W. J. McCann will take a party of landseekers to South Dakota tonight. John Winter, brother of Art Winter of this city, arrived home from San Francisco this morning. Officers Adam Wilkey and James Conley will go to Aurora to attend the fourth annual convention of the Police Association of the state.
Northern Maine camp keepers service lumber camps during five idle months. They guard provisions, secure outfits, and live simply on under $100 yearly. They seek food tobacco and hunting time, rest after crews depart, then resume as guides and camp managers for the next season.
J Moogk announces Wadeworth Bros Chico cigars as a new five cent brand for Freeport. Long Havana filler and solid burn match ten and fifteen cent cigars in flavor and fragrance, gaining favor with even fastidious smokers. Try two for a dime at Moogk's counter and judge for yourself.
Residence at 286 Galena St features modern conveniences including furnace bath room city water sewer and gas with barn. Three blocks from courthouse the 15 room property is suitable for boarding and lodging at reasonable terms. Inquire at residence. Also note summer tourist rates and railroad round trip ticket sale details via Chicago Great Western with agents in St. Paul Minn.
Biennial meeting of General Federation of Women’s Clubs set for St Paul from May 30 to June 7. Great Western railway offers one fare plus 2.00 to St Paul, return by June 9 with extension privileges, tickets available from any agent or J P Elmer G P A St Paul Minn.
The ad notes the Julia Mar low Oxford has sold for fourteen years with year by year increases. It claims the shoe’s comfort causes wear and rising demand as ladies favor the style. Read the Journal's want column for details and listings.
January figures show seventeen fire insurance companies with policyholder surplus above $65 million and assets over $140 million, excluding English home office funds. The agencies insist every policy is real insurance and pledge to stay in business, meeting all demands. F Hildreth urges immediate coverage.
District fed events May 9-10 at Winans tee of ils ples May 10-4 ne world dai fra a re rien ot phe. Gane Magellose teard's Guild. dances May 1th au Ma Bard dance May th-Oard party hyd dance Lexinton hall by cventors of Cherry camp MW.
Fortunate Missourians report Dr Kings New Discovery cured three customers of consumption and left them strong. One nearly sold property to move to Arizona but after use no move was needed. The note hails it the most wonderful medicine for cough cold throat and lung ailments. Jos Emmert druggist guarantees it at 60c and 1 with a trial bottle free.
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