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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1907
Page
4
The Daily Journal note indicates posting as second class matter at Freeport post office. Subscription terms list prepaid rates of $6.00 yearly by carrier or mail and 10 cents per issue.
The Freeport Journal receives a recognition label from the International Typographical Union for employing Union labor in its mechanical departments.
O J Reintz returns to Chicago Al Frick back from Milwaukee E D Allington transacts business in Oregon J S Sherman visits from Rockford J F Daley travels to Chicago Mazie Hobbs of Chicago visiting Relatives H A Potter of Rockford in city visiting John P Gletman returns from month in California L L Hamm returns to Milwaukee Enid Garretson travels to Galesburg O H Wright heads to Gasper county Arkansas J Wirtz of Winslow visits Freeport Charles Carey returns to Chicago J W Karcher heads to Pierre S D Simon Sneek and August Lilly depart for Brookings S D to buy land Mrs E L Yoder journeys to Rockford and Janesville for visits
The Stars of Equity host a night event while the Bijou matinee runs at 2 30 daily. St Catherine’s guild meets Mrs Bruce Mitchell at 378 Douglas avenue tomorrow afternoon. Freeport division 290 G I A to B of L E meets Wednesday May 22, and Freeport chapter holds a special convocation tonight for Royal Arch degree. City council members inspect streets and sidewalks in southwest and West Freeport. First M E Sunday school superintendent Mrs McMullen asks primary department children to assemble Wednesday at 3 30. Mothers urged to bring them. Ladies auxiliary rummage sale begins May 29 in the Wilcoxson building and runs through the week. collectors call Mesdames Hillmer Knorr or Kochsmeier.
The county court probated the will of the late Samuel Lamb this morning before Judge Clarity. The estate, real and personal, is to be divided equally between his two children, William T. Lamb and Mrs. Mary Catherine Strunk, who also serve as executors. The will is dated May 7.
The contract for building a culvert under the Manny tracks in this city was awarded at the chief engineer’s office of the TWinois Central in Chicago on Saturday afternoon. Freeport offices received the news this morning, but no further details on timing or start date are available.
The funeral of the late Mrs Edward Merck was held this morning at 9 30 from St Josephs Catholic church with Rev Fr Kalvelage officiating. Pallbearers were Robert Luecke Edward Blust Fred Rodemeyer Edward Emerick Charles and George Franz. Interment followed at the city cemetery.
Howard Heitter arrested for assault on Roy Miller eighteen from Douglas Avenue. He pled guilty in police court and was fined three dollars and costs totaling six dollars, imposed by Justice Bentley.
Doctors at Rockford poised to attend the annual convention of the Ii sete Meioan with 3068 Y bore listed among attendees.
A fragmentary historic notice references Joseph Emmert in a land payment dispute. The readable portion indicates financial arrangements or claims tied to property, with limited context available for full clarification.
A crowded column notes Freeport pressing toward first place with a steady push while La Crosse player suspension adds tension. The item highlights Freeport’s bid to overtake Madison and the broader season stakes as teams contend for top position.
Freeport gains ground in standings after erasing early deficit and chasing Lang. Lannon Ireland and Ives key the offense with multi hit innings as Lang exits early for Todd. Becomes a chaotic error fest with errant plays and a near farce on defense before umpire halts play at 5 45 PM.
A fragmentary sports roundup notes a game suspended to allow a train catch and lists players and pitching figures. It also reports a May 20 incident in La Crosse where President Moll suspended Dolan and fined others after a fight with umpires, plus other minor Wisconsin league results and scores from Madison and Green Bay games.
Mrs Anna Barth wife of Jacob Barth of 831 South street died Sunday at 11 after a weeklong pneumonia. Funeral at home at 9 then St Marys church at 9:30. Born in County Cork in 1840 she came to the U S in 1855 and married Sept 10, 1861. Survived by husband and many Barth children, sisters in Freeport and Boston.
A collision at Stephenson and Chicago streets near supper time involved Dr. J. A. Poling driving north and Floyd Chase with a Cascade laundry delivery wagon from the east. Poling's horse struck the wagon, throwing the animal to the pavement and causing minor injuries to the steed. A large crowd gathered and helpers freed the horse from the shafts.
Readers are offered a personal refund guarantee from Wmn. F. Jungkunz with every Hy-o-mei dollar outfit if no satisfaction. The ad describes a medicated inhaler delivering air to nose throat and lungs, claiming to destroy catarrhal germs and heal irritated mucous, promising relief from first use and a lasting cure.
My Best Friend Alexander Beaton of Rural Route 1 Fort Edward New York says Dr King’s New Discovery cured his asthma six years ago and aided his son’s wife in curing incipient consumption. He claims the cough ended after the first battle and all other symptoms disappeared until she was well. The remedy is guaranteed by Jos Emmert druggist with prices 50 cents and one dollar and a trial bottle free.
The Y M C A held its annual meeting last evening with a 7:30 board session and an 8:00 gathering. Directors were re-elected, new officers chosen, and reports showed a net membership gain of 34 from May 1906 to May 1907, highlighting a need to boost city membership toward 500.
The Grand Opera House presents The District Leader tonight. Freeport anticipates a record turnout as the musical comedy earns high praise from East press. Audiences recognize the author behind hits like The Land of Nod The Umpire and The Time The Place and The Girl.
There is more catorrhia this section of the country than all other diseases put to netherland until the last few years was supposed to be incurable. For by great many years doctors pronounced it local disease and prescribed local remedies. Science has proven catarrh to be constitutional and requires constitutional treatment. Hall's Catarrh Cure, by PL J Cheney Co, Ohio, is the only constitutional cure. It is taken internally and acts on blood and mucous surfaces. They offer $100 for any case it fails to cure.
Enchanting La Belle two thousand nine hundred dollar oxfords for ladies offered in all leather styles at the E. and W. shop with ready availability and a focus on quality footwear.
News from Lena reports Irene Erba confined to home business Robert Stone visiting Chicago and staying with Adolph Leckington this summer. Irene Shearer Mildred Hinds returned from Beloit. Jeasie Roush Mary Adah Crotzer back from extended eastern trip via Chicago. Carrie Ankerson home from Winglow Freeport. Amity Lutheran church held annual reception for new members with pastor Rev C W Baker, choir, and social hour. Baker closes fifth year June 1 with 160 members added. Mrs Alice Doll and Mrs Sarah Sheckler noted. Gypsies camping locally causing concern among youths.
H J Moogk sells the Wadsworth Bros Chico at 5c, claiming no other cigar matches its quality for the price. He attributes the low price to cutting out the middleman by buying direct from the factory in Binghampton. He notes the cigar costs him more than others but attracts new customers to his department.
The Embury Pentecostal Bible class asks members to visit Mr. John Jenks gallery between May 20 and 29 for individual photos. Afterward they will assemble a group portrait. For more details, contact the gallery. signed Committee.
Members of the Illinois Rebekah lodge I C C F drill staff are ordered to assemble tomorrow night at Stephenson lodge hall. All staff members are expected to attend without fail.
Dr Frank L James a noted scientist once sentenced to hang died at his home 3082 Olive Street St Louis May 20 He was briefly enemy of the federal government later its chief expert in the embalmed beef scandal inquiry in the Spanish American war He edited medical journals and gained fame among physicians and chemists worldwide He escaped a New Orleans jail with help from friends before a hanging date and fled to Japan
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