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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1908
Page
2
Dakota and Davis county items list visits by Eva Smith and others, decorations day plans with Davis bands, a funeral, and local school staff for Memorial day. Attendees include Gern Andre, L. H. Burrell, Prof. A. E. Wagner, Jason Clingman, Wm. McEllhing, and many Freeport, Davis, and Cedarville residents. A twelve pound baby is born to Adam Mars and wife. Memorial day services planned at M. E. church and Calvary church.
From Cedarville correspondent May 18 reports persistent rain and social activity. Visits include Harvey Angle family in Cedarville, Dr Fred Angle from Belvidere, and Byron Cromley returning from Chicago. Local events touch Cedar Cliff Camp M W A, Memorial Day plans, and Union Sunday School children’s day set for June 21 with program forthcoming.
From Our Own Correspondent Orangeville May 18 Mrs Lily Mahany spent Monday in Chicago E D Mahaney at Dakota on business Monday B Heckman in Freeport Mrs H C Snyder returned home from a visit in Polo Monday evening Andrew Swartz returned home from Winfield Kansas Monday evening A band organized in Orangeville will play on Decoration day Dr Hutchins resumed practice after recovery Mrs Levi Poore spent Thursday in Freeport Miss Clete Baltzer Monroe spent several days here this week Mrs Edgar Kells Winslow spent Friday here Mrs Dr Daly attended the Gadski concert at Freeport Friday evening Mrs K W Moore and Mrs H VU Hartzell Friday night at Freeport for the concert Memorial services will be held in Awity church Sunday May 24 Rev Colver will deliver the address Mrs Orson Cook and daughter Addie Freeport spent Sunday here B 8 Wagner and wife and Will Wagner and wife attended the u-
From Our Own Correspondent Evarts May 18 Mrs J Molter and son Gilbert traveled to Freeport Friday Wim Boyer continues work on a new Main avenue shoe store Molter school plans a picnic on the school grounds Monday Mr and Mrs Adam Dilly and others spent Sunday at the Aaron Long home in Silver Creek Mrs Herman Dikkers entertained friends from Freeport last week Mrs John Scheffner listed as sick Mr and Mrs Wm Boyer hosted Charles Dilly Sunday afternoon Several German Valley boys passed through town Sunday en route to Pecatonica for a baseball game Henry Wurtz visited Tuesday evening Miss Bridget Haire spent Sunday with her parents Carpenters will begin work on Williams Schleichs new house The Ladies of the Golden Circle will meet Wednesday afternoon with Miss Susie Boyer.
From Our Own Correspondent Ridott May Dy Rev Webb and family visit Syca More Henry Jung remains very ill Sophia Young of Freeport visits sister Mrs William Kruckenberg Mrs Win Hunt Mrs Henry Mund and Misses Carrie Waters and Clara dlunt attend Gadski La Forge recital at Shrader Plattville and Mrs Ben Snir ley Pecatonicca visit Kurtz and Mund families Jacona Plante visits Peoria Susie Heilman called to Wheaton for funeral Mrs Wm Cary visits Pecatonica Egdorf returns home after visiting near Red Oak John T La Forge of Rockford business caller Oscar Anderson family spending the day.
From Our Own Correspondent Shannon Illinois May 19 Freeport passengers include Mrs H I Kuter Mrs J Hofer and daughters Mrs H B E Crabtree and Mrs F E Good also Miss Carolyne Bender of Chicago visiting parents Frank Woesner and James Prutz man spent Thursday in Freeport several residents listed as Freeport or Lanark visitors Mrs Chas Shore visited Freeport Friday Miss Georgia Hackett from Onewa Iowa visiting friends Mrs May Mullen and Hattie Rodgers Bess Cheeseman and Mary Kreider were in Lanark Saturday night Mrs Frank Boyd and daughters spent Saturday with relatives at Lanark Mrs Chas Corcoran of Sioux City Iowa visiting her mother Mrs G T Sherwood Oscar Linker spent Sunday Mt Carroll Dave Guinter Town visiting sister Mrs Wm Lutz Rev Van Evera visiting relatives Sterling Mrs Chas Spotz Rockford visiting daughter Mrs Chas Shore Mrs N L Shuter and Mrs Nelle Kennedy were Freeport passengers
Heavy rains slow corn planting around Centennial area. Rev W B Schlein of La Crosse wis visited Theo Isoerner and family. F E F Sandimeier of Freeport spent Tuesday with relatives. George Sehling called to Charles City Iowa for his sister's funeral. Faber sale well attended Thursday. Lightning hit RE Silberman s house causing only a few shingles to fall. Rev Schneider of Decorah spent Friday with his sister Mrs W Schling. A two year old heifer at Mrs S C Koertner s home. owner to identify and claim. Lloyd Bender and sister and Miss Kiester of Kent visited Frank Bender family Sunday.
Scioto Mills May 11 Mrs Thos Clingmin and children from Minnesota visit friends in the area Mr and Mrs Stamin from Madison Wis spent Sunday with Joseph Myers James Madden hosts a barn raising west of here Mrs Elolhind Beret visits C G Bennett Cliff Yoder from Winthrop Jaws is visiting his parents for a few days
Our Own Correspondent reports in Rock City that Mrs. Althoff of Freeport visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Pielke, Sen. during May. Also mentioned are Misses Sarah and Anna Benning in local social notes.
Commissioners of Rock Run met Saturday afternoon. Mrs M Snyder and daughter Mrs Blake of Maywood are visiting this week. Chas Thoren and family visited his parents. Residents urged to clear debris from cemetery south of town before Decoration day. Heavy rains caused a railroad culvert west of town to give way. J C Benning and Wm Pflake traveled to Freeport on Monday.
The irritated speaker complains that luck never aligns with music. He notes a daughter who plays the piano is a hindrance and another who sings is a distraction, suggesting a clash between talent and frustration in a domestic scene. The dialogue hints at envy and misfortune in a family.
An advertisement promotes Bees Laxative Cough Syrup as a pleasant gentle laxative remedy for children and many bronchial ailments including coughs colds croup whooping cough hoarseness and phlegm. It is guaranteed by H. J. Moogk and U. P. Guenther.
The piece notes bull baiting and bear baiting as popular entertainments in England, with riots when suppressed in major towns. It highlights Liverpool scenes, a famous 1782 bear adorned with garlands attended by ladies, and mentions Shakespeare enthusiasts reading a petition to Queen Elizabeth in 1605 about licensed performances neglected due to theatergoing.
Eskimos dislike summer because work increases then while winter brings long holidays. With darkness limiting deer hunting, most are idle but celebrate in cozy snow houses. The group is portrayed as very cheerful, enjoying festive activity.
A New York Press account recalls Admiral Gorintg’s U S N gear in Alexandria Egypt where an Egyptian mob opposed removing the obelisk. A Russian squadron formed a protective hollow square around the stone as it was lowered and rolled toward the Dessou g ship, with Americans guiding the effort.
A Chicago Post reminiscence notes Switzerland’s child courtesy as villagers greet visitors with Guten morgen and bows while tips are sometimes refused. The piece contrasts Swiss politeness with other Europe countries where coins are expected, highlighting independence in tipping norms.
A light verse recounts a cheeky chemistry student who, while mixing a state compound, drops two matches into a vial. After a while, his front teeth and one cuff are found missing as the mishap unfolds, in a humorous take on lab mishaps.
A Milan Missouri resident recalls severe skin itch from years ago treated after three doctors disagreed, then healing began with Cuticura Soap Ointment and Resolvent. After a leg infection from flu and pneumonia, a second Cuticura course cured the leg breakout, and the writer asserts he would not be without Cuticura.
Two young women enter a Saltville grocery and buy dates ginger snaps and crackers while the clerk, tying bundles, accurately guesses they are Miss Gray’s visitors who arrived the day before in dreary weather. The banter shows playful mind reading amid mundane shopping.
A husband confronts his wife Maria over her speculative stock purchases. She explains she pursued low, falling prices hoping to gain money and fame, while he expresses horror at the move. The dialogue reveals intent and emotional tension in a domestic scene.
Notice promotes Pinesalve Carbolized as a poultice for cuts sores burns and chapped skin. Sold by HB J Moogh and C P Guenther.
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