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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1907

Page

4

Economy Lino Leums Offer Wide Coverage and Choices

It emphasizes economical Lino leums 12 feet wide ideal for large rooms and seamless coverage. It notes rooms around 4 yards wide and mentions 14 patterns available for selection.

Irish-born longtime St Mary’s parishioner dies remembered memory

Mrs Egan born in Ireland May 1825. She married Thomas Egan on February 15, 1847 in Ireland. An early and active member of St Mary’s congregation, she lived a quiet life while receiving many congratulatory tributes from friends in remembrance of stirring days.

Mrs. Egan Ireland Thomas Egan St. Mary’s

Juniors Present Evening Entertainer at First M E Church

The Junior League of the First M E church hosts a 7:30 PM program in church parlors with piano trio, recitations, piano solos, duets, a quartet, and songs. A silver offering will be collected. Performers include Elsie Shultz Marguerite Parks Bessie Howland Lillian Webb Iola Shulz Iva Egeert and others.

M. E. Church Ceeeeenee Elsie Shultz Marguerite Parks Bessie Howland Pearl Garman Lillian and Fava Webb Iola Shulz Caprice Dee Mcripture Flowers Jona Mtttse Leones Weenve Little Feollers

Afternoon Wedding Unites Edna Haegele and James Keenhan

This afternoon at 8:30 Miss Edna Haegele and James Keenhan wed at St. Joseph's parsonage. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Haegele of 582 Adams, has worked as a clerk at Blust store. The groom, from Rock City, has lived in Freeport two years and works at Frick barber shop. A wedding supper follows at the bride’s home, then a short trip before living with her parents.

Edna Haegele James ID. Keenhan St. Joseph’s Church Mary Saur Albert Rodemeyer Kavelage Frank Haegele Adams Street EK. A. Blust Galena Street Rock City Freeport William Frick

Wedding set for Mabelle Boedecker and C F Piper

The wedding of Miss Mabelle Boedecker daughter of Mrs Dora Boedecker and Mr C F Piper son of Mr and Mrs Jacob Piper will take place on June 4. A bridal shower last evening hosted by Mrs Edward Meise and Miss Luella Boedecker featured red hearts and carnations with prizes to Miss Nettie Hermsmeier and Miss Ennna Holke. A luncheon followed as guests admired a large granite gift collection for the bride to be.

Mabelle Boedecker Dora Boedecker C. F. Piper Jacob Piper Edward Meise Luella Boedecker Nettie Hermsmeier Ennna Holke Meise Luella

Dancing School Party at Lexington Hall Draws Large Crowd

The Joe Fifer dancing school social at Lexington Hall last evening drew nearly 100 couples and was one of the season’s most successful events hosted by Mr. Fifer.

Joe Fifer Lexington Hall Fifer

German Club Hosts Dinner and Literary Program

Mrs Louis Kuehner entertained the German club to a dinner yesterday An literary program followed with Mrs Fred Altenbern reading a beautiful poem.

Louis Kuehner Fred Altenbern

May events mix at temple, church and halls

May calendar lists a Tenstern Star party at the Masonic Temple on May 16 a Spring ceremonial session of Capers Naum Shrine on May 17 a concert for Settlement Home at Second Presbyterian Church also May 17 a Pnasston Piay pictures at M C A afternoon and evening May 11 a Danew and card party by Modern Brotherhood of America at KG hall

Masonic Temple Second Presbyterian Church Pnasston Piay Pictures Danew Modern Brotherhood of America Hall

May 6 11 Speedden Page Go plus moving pictures

A compact schedule listing events from May 6 to June 2, highlighting film showings by Lyman J. Howe and Swanson's Moving Pictures, alongside local notices for Corner Grocery and Humty Cumty, with a District Leader entry.

Spedden Page Lyman J. Howe Moving Pictures Corner Grocery Swanson's Moving Pictures Humty Cumty

Local and Otherwise Visit Highlights Evening Lodge Elections

Mrs. Reintz is in the country for a few days visit as officers are elected tonight for Freeport lodge of Perfection Freeport Council Princes of Jerusalem and Freeport Chapter Rose Croix.

Mrs. Reintz Freeport Lodge of Perfection Freeport Council Princes of Jerusalem Freeport Rose Croix

Local Correspondent Notes May Visits and Trips

From Our Own Correspondent McConnell May 7 Mr and Mrs A V Gage visited friends in Winslow Sunday Lou Liephart made a business trip to Argyle Wis Saturday Ven Fry and wife spent Sunday at the home of Jacob Stamm George Blair was a Freeport visitor Saturday Mrs O J Gillette who has been quite sick is improving Homer Heckman of Freeport visited friends here Sunday Mrs J W Bechtold and children of Baileyville are visiting relatives and friends here Peter Danielson and A V Gage were business callers in Freeport Saturday The Misses Hazel Grissinger and Elsie Shhulz went to Winslow Tuesday to take the final examination Ed Swartz of Damascus was a caller in town Saturday evening

McConnell A. V. Gage Winslow Lou Liephart Argyle Wis Ven Fry Whe Jacob Stamm George Blair Freeport O. Ju. Gillette Homer Heckman J. W. Bechtold Baileyville Peter Danielson Hazel Grissinger Elsie Shhulz Ed Swartz Damascus

Understanding Antitoxin and Disease Courses

A historical explanation defines a toxin as the disease germ’s poison and describes how the body makes an antitoxin to neutralize it. It explains diphtheria and typhoid fever durations and notes early antitoxin injections can counteract the poison, shortening illness and reducing danger. The dialogue at the end comments on personal character.

Freeport Junk Firm Under New Management Buys Lyon Lot

The Freeport Iron & Metal Co now led by Warsawsky and Silverman has purchased the junk business of M. and M. Lyon at the corner of Galena and Adams streets. They will continue operations and guarantee the highest market price for junk. Call by telephone or send a card and their wagon will call. Bell phone 741, new phone 071.

Freeport Iron & Metal Co Warsawsky & Silverman M. & M. Lyon Galena Adams Streets Bell

Classified Help Wanted and Rentals Notice

Rent five room flat with modern conveniences. Inquire Dr BB Brockhausen at Adams and Benton. Apprentices needed aged sixteen and older to rear carriage trim. General work openings at Henney Bugs Gy Co. Apply now for details.

BB. Krp Brockhausen Adams and Benton Streets Canonise Henney Bugs Gy Co

Joint meeting yields success for local fraternal groups

The joint meeting of the B of Lt. F. and KE. and the Ladies Auxiliary was a big success. After the business session, attendees played cards with Nellie and Nora Sweeney, Mrs. Harry Smith and Fred Hinton winning favors. The Toastmasters Club closes season at the Y M C A tonight, and the Anchor Society party tonight promises an enjoyable gathering for members.

Nellie Nora Sweeney Harry Smith Fred’ Hinton Anchor Society

New Life Pills Promote Regular Bowels Says Ad

A vintage advert touts Dr Kings New Life Pills promising gentle action to prevent appendix fever and support regular bowels. Guaranteed by Joseph Emmert druggist. 25 cents. Try them.

Dr. King Joseph Emmert

Shoemaker Automobile stockholders to vote on increase

The Shoemaker Automobile company will hold a special meeting on Tuesday May 28 to vote on raising capital stock from 100000 to 250000.

Shoemaker Automobile Company

Real Estate Transfer in Loran Township Between Harnish and Guenther

Alvin Harnish transfers part section 9 Loran township to Frank Guenther for 400 dollars. Members of John A. Davis Post urged to meet at G A R hall tomorrow at 1 30 PM for W W Lott funeral.

Alvin Harnish Frank Guenther Loran Township John A. Davis Post G. A. R. Hall W. W. Lott

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