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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1907
Page
5
The text highlights a housewife planning new rugs carpets and curtains during May. It invites a visit to a department store to inspect goods compare prices and consider the store as a headquarters for these items at affordable prices.
A comic medical advertisement touts Dr Kitty's New Life Pills to keep bowels regular and prevent appendix issues. It promises gentle action with guaranteed satisfaction by Joseph Emmert, druggist, price 26 cents.
A list of teacher appointments takes effect at September term across county schools. Laura Hahn moves from Davis to Byron, Sadie Young rehired at Demmel, Jane McConville at Rosenstiel, Bertha Askey and H K Wagner stay at Dakota, A N Zimmerman to Pleasant Hill, Pearl City to J A Bulender with Florence Taylor and Alice Meyers, Cedarville retains current corps, Davis names Minnie Meyers Alice Meyers Lydia Vantsmeier, Lena reelects all except principal, Harlem White school hires Sarah Ewing, Jessie Wilson shifts to Florence Station, Ridott raises Minnie Boehland to Reet, Maizie Warner to primary, Mina Barnes and George Moyer reengaged at Orangeville, Alma Kruse to Buena Vista, Anna Roth remains at Eder Silver Creek, James Klontz to Gilman Kent, Nora Richtmeyer to Ridge Kent, Harlem Center led by Kate A Moran, Hulda Graham to Eggert, Molter with Endocia Cable, Myrtle Ulrich to Wagner, Eleroy with Florence Brice. This completes the country school appointments to date.
Mrs. Claude Downey and Mrs. Nye L Severson hosted a linen shower for Miss Clarissa Petit at Downey home. Guests enjoyed games and music, then refreshments. Purple and white decor graced the dining room as numerous linen gifts were received.
Members of the Modern Brotherhood of America held a well attended dance and card party last evening at K G hall. Prize winners at the card tables were Mrs. John Knobel and George Knobel, Mrs. William Householder and Mr. Huggins.
Yesterday afternoon Third ward school held peace day exercises with Gen Smith JD Atkins and Prof Raines addressing students on suitable topics. Miss Corinne Courtney delivered a vocal solo that drew much appreciation.
Mrs. John H. Bender will entertain the members of the German club with a fine dinner this evening at her home to celebrate the anniversary of her birth.
Roy Torey returned from Dubuque this morning. Mrs. Steve Murphy of Rockford is in the city visiting friends. Judge M. Marvin attended business in Rockford. Stephen Rigney from Buckeye spent the day here. Max Blubeck of Monroe called on friends last evening. Miss Madden, who wintered in Florida, returned home. John Hea left for Riverside Cal to visit his daughter. Fred Swangon returned to Chicago after city business. A. J. Lovejoy of Winnebago county, former game warden, was in Freeport. Miss Margaret Neiman traveled to Rockford for a day. Judge Clarity was in the city, ill for over a week. Charles Blum of Philadelphia is visiting relatives. Mrs. W. P. Gochenour of Washington DC visits her sister. Mrs. Gochenour plans to return Tuesday after attending her parents golden wedding in Oregon Illinois.
The Daily Journals announces delivery to any city area for 10 cents a week.
Y M C A directors had no meeting last evening due to lack of a quorum. A session is rescheduled for Monday before the annual gathering. Tomorrow afternoon a men's meeting features Rev Moore delivering the third in the Famous Farmers series. Jacob the stockman is the subject with special music planned.
Precedents set aside and the parents and friends of the boys' department of the Y are invited to attend the meeting tomorrow afternoon. The meeting will proceed as usual, giving parents and friends a chance to see the class of work. Rev. L. C. Schmidt will address the meeting. Special music will be by Alfred Wagner and Carl Schoeffel. The boys will sit on the main floor while parents and friends are asked to occupy the gallery.
A large audience gathered last evening to see roving pictures of the Passion Play. The show proved highly entertaining and featured singing by Mesdames Lennox and Stahl, whose performances were thoroughly appreciated by the crowd.
About twenty five boys started out on their regular Saturday morning jaunt under the guidance of Mr Buffin. Hess mill is their destination. Fish poles and lunch comprised their luggage.
The Star Mira, known to astronomers for 500 years, spends most of its time invisible, sometimes exploding into hundreds of times brighter energy about every 331 days. Some suggest surface hydrogen bursts drive its periodic flares, a phenomenon that hints every sun may face a similar fate.
A barber questions how to cut hair as a client insists on silence and abbreviated narration. The scene ends with the barber doubting whether the patron is mad or a foreigner, unable to discern the request. A second snippet describes fog signal procedures in Boston harbor where a steel triangle on a tripod emits a sound guiding ships through fog.
May brings a Sunday school convention at Embury church and annual meetings. Joe Fifer's social dancing show and a Robinson circus appear at Lexington hall across May. Elijah concert also at Embury church. A Sacred concert is slated for May 20 at First Presbyterian church.
A brief listing shows May 19 Swanson's Moving Pictures. May 21 District Leader. May 2 Swanson's Moving Pictures and Humty Dumty. June 2 Lyman H. Howe's Moving Pictures.
The Lindley Normal school scholarship exams held in this city saw eight grade pupils succeed. Names include Freeport Jacob Ills Grace Mack Harriet Moore Laura Holsinger Dakota Bernice Hutchins Vera Wolfe Viva Lilley Harold Leitzel Gladys Greeley Fehr Peter J O Florence Station Charles Froude McConnell Morris Bechtold Ridott Jesse Hoag Waddams Grove Clark Meyers. Certificates expected to be issued from Springfield within days.
The Elder William Brewster chapter of the DAR in this city hosts a picnic at Galena. Daughters Barrett Rosebrugh Inks Munn Wolf Hireline Cobb Converse Capron Dana Edith Chrisler and Pearl Chrisler departed on the 11 30 train for Leadmine City and will return on the 6 35 train this evening.
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