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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1907
Page
4
A vintage advertisement promises gentle action from Dr King’s New Life Pills to keep the bowels regular and prevent appendix issues. Guaranteed by Joseph Emmert, druggist. 25 cents, try them.
The men of the First U. B. church formed the Brotherhood of Stephen to deepen spiritual life and foster Christian fellowship. Officers include President Rev J Groff, VP Albert Snively, Secretary J E Fry, Treasurer E G Pratt, with chorister J B Fenton and assistants. Four departments were started: worship social activity finance and civic righteousness and moral reform.
Funds of the village of West Freeport have been turned over to Freeport city treasurer. The apportionment lists General Fund 81,511.87 and street paving accounts totaling 8,404.82, with allocations for Lincoln Boulevard, Harlem Avenue, Stephenson Street, and Burchard Place paving. The amount was issued as two checks: one for the general fund and one for the street paving credits.
Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Kennedy and others depart for Jacksonville, NL, to attend the annual meeting of the grand council of the United Commercial Travelers of America. In Robinson illinois H B Smith will escort them. delegates from this city include Smith Kennedy Davis and Johnson now of Terre Haute Indiana. The meeting opens Friday morning and runs through Saturday.
L A Herrick manager of Stephenson County Telephone Exchange attended the Illinois Independent Telephone Association convention in Springfield. He spoke on the topic Should Independent Exchange Companies Own Their Own Toll Lines or Should They be Owned by Toll Line Companies.
The Liquor Dealers Association held its regular meeting yesterday afternoon. Only routine business was completed and no action was taken on the recent local option bill beyond a brief discussion.
Delegates arrive to attend a missionary meeting opening tonight at the First English Reformed Church on South Galena Avenue. The public is welcome and the principal feature will be an address by Rev. S. L. Whitemore of Chicago.
Real estate transfer records show Mrs Minnie L Janssen conveys part of lot 10 in block 1s Freeport to William W Werntz for eight thousand two hundred dollars.
Elizabeth Becker, who attempted death by carbolic acid, is reported greatly improved today. Oscar K. Zipf returned last evening from a trip to the Pan Handle of Texas where he had been for the past few days looking after his holdings in that district.
The Associated Press reports generally fair weather for Illinois with rising temperatures. Tonight and Friday should bring warmer conditions as the sun rises at 4 37 a m and sets at 7 16 p m in Chicago.
From Our Own Correspondent Harlem Corners May 13 Mrs August Sehram of Suechatt visited relatives here last week Mr and Mrs G B Cheney of Freeport called on old friends Wednesday RN Rosenstiel and family visited friends near McConnell Saturday Lena visitors Saturday included Win Wagner I Harris family and R Rosenstiel Win Wagner lost a horse last week Bitterly of Dakota visited town Herman Buska and Clarence Rosenstiel attended a lecture at Cedarville Monday evening
A Bengal Presidency curry instruction suggests pounding coriander and poppy seeds with turmeric cumin and cinnamon then mixing with butter and onions. Fry lightly then add the main ingredients with coconut milk and simmer twenty minutes before a final lime juice finish.
Miss Dorman impressed with a piano program of leading composers, showing mastery of difficult works. Her refined training marks her as a musician of high rank and Freeport residents welcomed the chance to hear her again. Mr Walsh contributed a strong vocal performance and earned much applause from the audience.
The independent board of the Baptist church held a social in the church parlors to raise money for expenses from recent exterior and interior improvements. A luncheon was served followed by a short program.
Miss Mary L Messimors and William A Moss were married Tuesday at the Ridott U B parsonage with Rev BE Griffin officiating. The ceremony took place in the church setting and marks the couple’s union.
The couple C. D. Cox and Miss Clarissa Petit plan a June wedding. The ceremony is set for June 11 with family and friends expected to attend.
The Modern Brotherhood of America plans a dance and card party at the K of G hall tomorrow evening with Gilbert's orchestra providing music. Grace church Dramatic society also hosts a program and special evening at the same hall this evening.
Last evening two households on Chicago street, one at the south end and the other at the northern terminal, faced upheaval over rumors of infidelity. Both incidents occurred almost simultaneously on the same thoroughfare, though the households have no other connection.
The Chicago, Milwaukee and St Paul Railway Company pleaded guilty in federal court to paying rebates on coffee shipments to Woolson Spice of Toledo. The company was fined $20,000, which was paid immediately.
In a Chicago Chronicle item, M Eluc notes a Chinese method using a cat to tell time. A party tests the claim with a Chinese Christian mission pupil who explains cat eye changes from dawn to noon, then dilation after noon, as observers verify with several cats.
A reflection on how people react after excitement. The piece notes men who feel fear after the event, not fainting like some women, yet remaining outwardly calm while their knees tremble. It argues such quiet reactions are misread as coolness or nerve.
Anisia Louise DeMassy, convicted of killing Gustav Simon, a shirtwaist manufacturer, was sentenced today to seven years and five months in state prison.
May 16 reports show July wheat at 98, July corn as, oats H1, July pork 16.60, July ribs 9.17, July lard 8.86. Union Stock Yards: cattle 6,500 steady. beeves 6.45, cows and heifers 1.80 5.40, stockers 2.90 5.15, good to prime steers 5.35 8.45, hogs 6.30 6.50, mixed butchers 6.25 6.52, heavies 5.00 6.45, rough 6.00 6.15, good to choice heavies 6.85 6.45, bulk 6.50, sheep 10,000 steady to 10 lower 4.50 6.65. Also listings for Lyon residence sale in Freeport and timber ad from Steffen & Seyfarth at Galena and Chicago Streets.
Advert reads that blotches pimples flesh worms and black heads denote impure blood. Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea will drive them away and elevate health and happiness. 35 cents tea or tablets Joseph Emmert.
Harriet M. Burbank is listed as a piano teacher operating a studio at 88 Grove, offering lessons. Her advertisement notes specialized instruction in piano and mentions the studio location.
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