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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1905

Page

2

Personal notes of residents traveling this week

Various local residents make short trips or plan moves. Miss Minta Tier visits Chicago area. Miss Alice Drake returns to Chicago. W T Matter travels to Watertown. Ohlendorf to DeKalb. Mrs M Maurer visits relatives in Burlington. Mabel Hill travels to Chicago Heights to see grandmother. George Eunenga conducts business in Rockford. Paul Stibgen to Chicago for eye treatment. Mrs W J Snyder visits daughter in Whittemore Iowa. J M Tisdale and O L Hill attend state bill posters session in Chicago. F A Reed visits daughters in Matcafl Illinois. Mrs C G Matter and children head to Stuartville Minnesota and South Dakota. Mr and Mrs W H Jacobs plan to make Chicago their home. C D Knowlton eyes farms in North and South Dakota for mortgage loans. Mrs J Haegele and daughter return from extended east trip. Dispatcher Henry Evans to London Tennessee to visit relatives. Rev W B Ruston travels to Winona Lake Indiana for General Assembly meeting. Louis Dickes and Moore family head to New Orleans for Golden Meadow Developing. T F Runner attends Western Gas Association meeting in Chicago.

George Eunenga Rockford Paul Stibgen Chicago W. J. Snyder Whitemore J.M. Tisdale O. Ll. Hill State Association of Bill F. A. Reed Matcalf J. Sullivan Ruth Reed C. G. Matter Stuartville Minn South Dakota W. H. Jacobs Dorothy C. D. Knowlton North South Dakotas J. Haegele Henry Evans Illinois Central Force London Tenn Rev. W. &. Ruston Farley Winona Lake Ind General Assembly Louis Dickes J. E. Moore Victor New Orleans Golden Meadow T. F. Runner Runner Western Gas Association Thoreday

Revival Services Tonight and Local Meetings

Revival services tonight at Bmn bury feature special music and a sermon by Rev J L Meads at 730 PM. The First M E Epworth League monthly business meeting is at 7 PM, and Mrs G W Hall recovering from Chicago surgery expects to be home in 2 3 weeks. Trinity church W M S meet at 230 PM with Mrs Harvey Richberger 56 Chestnut Street on Japan religion. Ladies Aid of First M E church hold regular meeting Wed May 17 at 230 PM with Miss Mynard 184 Union Street. Corset parlor planned by Mrs F M Bucks and Mrs Carrie Hottman after renting rooms at South Galena AV. Notable church supper at First Presbyterian Friday 6–8 PM, 24¢.

Bmnbury J. L. Meads M. 14 Epworth League W. M Trinity Church Harvey Richeberger Chestnut Street Japan Ladies Aid Society of First M. E. Church First Presbyterian Church

Freeport Elks to Attend State Convention in Moline

A number of Freeport members of the order will attend the state convention of Elks at Moline from May 22 to 24. The issued program includes many new features likely to be appreciated by the members of the organization.

Order Moline

Father Jon’s Medicine Gains Praise in New York Note

Mrs Keleher of 638 First Ave New York reports her baby with bronchial trouble grows stronger after taking Father Jon’s Medicine. She says the child was very thin but is picking up nicely and she has recommended the remedy to neighbors. Joseph Emmert, a local druggist, sells the medicine.

Thos. S. Austin Republican Leavenworth Ind Joseph Emworm

Freeport Baseball Split With Wausau And Beloit

Freeport lost to Wausau 1 to 0 after a seventh inning error by Sullivan, while Beloit shut out Oshkosh 4-0 as erratic Oshkosh defense failed to prevent nine hits. La Crosse edged Green Bay 4-3 in a sensational game that saw Green Bay manager change and McAinnis take temporary control. Freeport plans a trip to La Crosse for Thursday, returning June 2.

Visitors Sullivan Freeport Warriors Wausau D. Present Mathews Presont Popenfuse Walton Kruse Scott Schriner Schultz Klock Meade Lehriner Holmes Fay Householder Karnell Popentuse Popentuser Lee Present M. Householder W. Householder Block Carson Corson Schults D. Presant W. Householders Arnell Por Breaport Mathews Beloit Oshkosh Osos Wis la Crosse Green Bay W. Kennelly W. d. McAinnis Freeport Baseball Club

Burglary Hits Bangasser's Grocery in South Galena

Thieves forced a rear door at Bangasser's on South Galena Avenue last evening between 9 and 10 o'clock and stole about 15 dollars, cigars, and tobacco. The hole was chopped in a panel to reach the inside key, with attempts to pry windows unsuccessful. Police suspect local talent. Early this morning a man seeking lodging was chased from Schmich Jr.'s apartments above the sample room at South Avenue and Stephenson Street after a confrontation with owner John Schmich Jr.

Bangasser South Galena Avenue I. BE South Galena Avenue

Social events and dances around town noted

Social calendar lists tonight and tomorrow dances at Trinity church South Carroll street Germania Hall Oda Fellows' hall St Pius hall and Freeport club with orchestras Gibler's plays. Featured Maypole dance at Stars of Equity. Anchor society social this evening. A testimonial claims Electric Bitters cured a paralysing illness after five doctors failed.

Stars of Equity Oda Fellows’ Hall St. Pius Hall Gibler

1000 Pianos One Weekly Buy Without Interest

1000 Pianos offered with weekly payments and no interest for four high quality pianos from reputable makers. Delivery available anytime. contact DEVorE PLANG Co. at 103 Stevenson street Freeport IL. Umbrellas repaired and covered by T. S. Ryan at 87 Galena Street.

Callon Devore Plang Co TS Steplenson T. S. Ryan Galena St

Review of Work at the YMCA Annual Meeting

At the annual meeting of the Young Men's Christian Association last night Dr Trickey was elected presiding officer. Reports were read and officers were elected. Board members and directors were chosen. The religious and physical departments reported strong activity, with 7,400 in department use, 1,856 Sunday attendees, and 64 percent of members active in the physical department. The year ended with added endowment and several conversions among boys and men.

Young Men's Christian Association Trickey W. C. Swanney D. F. Graham T. F. Runner C. S. Barrett H. H. Stahl J. M. Lappard Geo. Ford Shimmin Rockford Bannon van Horne Association Biblical Library Christian Lite J. G. Lienary Junor Rockford Association M. CO. A Taylors Park Freeport Juniour Department Tventy Gymasium Salemen ErMnine School F.C. Rolins St. Louis Strele Ihe J. le Bowers Lathev Hoys

Foot Heals Slowly Engineer Maurer Heads for Chicago Operation

Michael Maurer, an engineer on the Minors Central, injured nearly a year ago, travels to Chicago for another operation at St. Louis Hospital. The injury left the sole of his right foot nearly severed and bone disease now necessitates further treatment. Also notes: semi annual Humane Society meeting at 8 p.m. at the M G A parlors. Memorial Day address by Judge Landis at Mt. Carroll with Globe band from Freeport. license to wed for Fred F. Eberle and Gertrude Dodson.

Michael Maurer Minors Central Chicago St. Luie’s Hospital Mr. Maurer The Humane Society Mt. Carroll Kenesaw M. Landis Globe Band Freeport

Little Davie or That Boy at Settlement Home

An evening stereopticon program at King's Daughters Settlement Home features Davie imitating the tewsn ertar and a band of Tope Boy. The event includes readings, songs, and audience participation as Davie is introduced by his father amid a sequence of acts and a note on public health products. The notice also lists local business ads about lumber coal sales and bargains in city residences.

King’s Daughters Settlement Davie Tewsn Grint

Symptoms That Invite Germs From Poor Digestion

A list of signs of weak stomachs and poor digestion is presented, including weight loss headaches and soreness in the mouth. The ad promotes Mi o na tablets taken with meals to strengthen the stomach, restore natural weight, and claims a money back guarantee via Wm F Jungkung.

Wm F. Jungkung

Also Mentioned on This Page

Freeport Journal International Typographical Union Minta Tier Chiyro Miss Alice Drake Hicago W.T. Matter Watertown D. Wim. Ohlendorf DeKalb M. Maurer Burelington Mabel Hill Chicago Heights G. W. Hall Elks At Freeport Team Wausan LaCrosse Ototttoboes Kramer and Dolan Mohr and Buckwalter Tua Crosse Ais TA Beloit Vausan Oia Oshkorh FIC Peteres Katishay Beate Matilde Lays Boland Elmer Matter South Carroll Street Plattdeutche Guilde Lexington Hall Harris’ Orchestra Germania Hall Germania Society Freeport Club Mnnsie John Bender Anchor Society They, MC. A T. KF M.C. A Price Baking Powder Co WakOr Ini Renee Eee Fred F. Eberle Gertrude Dodson Poto Tallister Rocky Mountain Joseph Emmert East Freeport F. Kerns Lindas M. W. Cowlay State Bank Shad der Bhale Stetson Wim Walton Neph
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