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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1906
Page
4
May events include a dance at St. Pius hall hosted by St. Pius society and an ecard party. A May ceremonial at Masonie temple by May H Freeport Camp and a Royal Neighbors card party at K of P hall. June 1 marks Prof. Dawson's last social dining of the season.
Druggist Mr. Moogh touts Wadsworth Bros. Chicos cigars as exceptional value for money. He notes Havana filler, smooth burn, and mild pleasant aroma, selling at five cents, with strong recommendation to customers seeking quality cheap cigars.
John Walcher was arrested last evening by Officer Frank Rummel hagen on a warrant charging him with abuse of his wife and being drunk and disorderly. He was given a hearing this morning before Magistrate Bentley, who fined him ae and costs, amounting in all to $15.65.
An old advertisement touts Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as a skin softener for those who eat fat meats and drink strong coffee. The claim targets both men and women, offering tea or tablets at 386 cents and listing Joseph Emmert as the seller.
The 4th Series matured May 1 and the 51st Series is now open for subscriptions. The Building and Loan system is a secure saving method with strong returns. Subscriptions invited with monthly payments of 50 cents per share. Ge. F. Hildreth.
Regular correspondent reports in Winslow on May 22 with notes on a masonic lodge second degree work, a new telephone link adding twelve phones, local injuries and incidents, a ball game visit by Scioto Mills folk, and county residents including J R Buelow Edgar Hells and E G Kneeland. Kneeland, born 1833 in New York, died after illness. his funeral was led by Monroe lodges and he is buried beside his wife. A house fire damaged Will Steere’s home and a Maurer farm barn burned, likely from sparks. others moved on to North Dakota or attended gatherings around town.
McConnell town commissioners announce the sale of the river bridge iron structure to the highest cash bidder at 10 o clock a m on Saturday May 26 1906 at the bridge. Local social notes report visits and activities including Miss Cora Kilian Mrs C Folgate Maud Man and families at Albert Man Rollin Fisher and Wm Waite groupings. Albert Man sustains injuries from handling colts and will be laid up. Mystic Workers plan a festival June 2 with all invited.
Berlin May 21. W C Smith spent Saturday in Rockford. Mr and Mrs C Lesticow spent Sunday in Freeport with friends. H Spelman of Shannon, J Mallory of Freeport visited Grandpa and Grandma Mallory. Many from here attended Sunday meetings in Freeport. Wise family spent Sunday with J Wise in Ridott. Webb and wife visited friends. Clare Smith spent Saturday at Rock Grove. Elia Mitchell of Winneshiek and Florence Voigt of Freeport visited Flossa Bouckemeier Tuesday evening. Royer of Dakota passed through town Sunday. Heitz Deery spent Thursday afternoon in Ridott. O Barber spent Sunday with W R Niblo family. Grandma Mallory slowly improving. Jas Deery and son Harry passed through Friday. R Wardlow called Monday morning. Mrs W Smith visited friends Sunday.
From Our Own Correspondent Red Oak May 21 A T Folgate moved three carloads of stock to cage this morning Mr Kerr of Freeport was calling on friends here today Diss Anya Kottmah spent several
In Freeport last week, Fred Bongsy of Minneapolis visited relatives and friends, while Mrs Holender of Bisa Vista hosted relatives here. Herman Capp and Milton Gapp hosted visitors, and Matt Marvin of Freeport spent Thursday with friends. Charles Lestitow traveled to Basswood to see a ill father now improved, Julius Rusa advertised property for sale, Mrs Elscaser rode to Freeport, and a large group attended Sunday meetings there. John Miller remained at home on Sunday.
From Our Own Correspondent Harlem May 21 William Phillips and family of Waddams Center spent Sunday with Mrs J Phillips and family Earl Gassman and Arthur Rosenstiel visited Freeport sights Saturday Mr and Mrs Frank Harris and daughter spent Saturday afternoon in Lena Mrs Peter McGurk of Kent visited relatives here several days last week Mr Strolim of Cedarville started his meat wagon through here last week The click of the corn planter is not heard so often now as many farmers have finished planting corn Rosengteil and family spent Sunday with McConnell friends Edw and A M Sullivan were callers in Lena Saturday
At the request of the civic committee led by Mrs. Gregory, the supervisors approve decorating the courthouse lawn. Flower beds are being laid with umbrellas, cannas, and foliage plants around the fountain and other areas. Mrs. Gregory has long sought lawn decoration, with permission for the Woman's club to manage beds after planting, under the direction of Louis Bauscher.
The report notes a St Mary s church social at 7380 o clock with Miss Anda Bardelly inviting guests to George Shaw and the bride to be. Attendees included Miss Allde Criminilsford Miss Rose Vail and Miss Mary Cox who received favors. A Madonna picture was presented to the bride. Other events include a sunbolinet social at Elizabeth Street and a card party by Woodmen and Royal Neighbors on May 24 with refreshments.
The funeral from 121 Union Street at 2 pm tomorrow proceeds to St. John’s Church for 2 15 pm service led by Rev F Hoike. Pallbearers are Charles Meyers S Hermsmeier Henry Davis John Kochsmeier Henry Althoff and Fred Schaefer. Interment in the city cemetery.
The funeral of the late Mrs. Wm. Kaste was held this morning starting at 9 o'clock from the residence on Stephenson street and continuing at St. Joseph's church at 9:40. Rev. Father Kalvelage officiated. Pallbearers were Wm. Wagner Fred Kunz Frank Lohr Wm. Harter Steve Steffen and J.B. J. DuFour.
Jutipking touts Hyomel as a universal cure for catarrh offering a free treatment for the worst cases in Freeport with a pocket inhaler, medicine dropper, bottle of Hyomel, and extra bottles at 50 cents. He guarantees a cure if used as directed or refunds money.
Mr and Mrs Arthur Winters of No 19 Fifth Avenue announce the birth of a seven pound baby girl. The newborn adds to the Winters family as they welcome the new daughter in their home in New York.
Mrs. Lucia Wilke of Caroline Wisconsin found lasting relief after using a 25 cent box of Bucklen’s Arnica Salve which fully healed a running leg sore that troubled her for twenty three years. The salve is advertised as a premier antiseptic for piles wounds and sores and is sold at Jos Emmert’s drug store.
Judge A J Clarity names A E Hanke of Freeport and J C Lampert of Lena to the board of review with John Bruce, chair of the board of supervisors, also chairing the review. All praised for impartiality. Hanke is with Bergman Hanke & Co. Lampert is a Lena merchant. Bruce is a Florence township farmer. Work begins in the second week of July.
John W. McDaniel files a plea of ejectment against the town ship trustees near McConnell alleging the school sits on land he owns and that he has suffered at least $1000 in damages. The school, burned last fall, has long been in court.
The Illinois Central runs an excursion train this evening from Amboy to Freeport to help passengers reach the tabernacle meetings led by Rev. Sunday. Dixon residents asked Mr Sunday to reserve two hundred seats for them.
Public schools plan Decoration Day exercises at the tabernacle on the morning of May 30. Several local speakers will be secured and pupils will sing patriotic songs.
Rev. G Garman of Polo Rev Mr Rife of Stockton and Rev W A Billings of Dixon are here for Sunday services. A Rothermal ex secretary of Trader's Insurance Co was in the city from Dakota en route to Chicago. Sheriff J B McCool Dr C T L Snyder William Knowles and M J Hanley left for Decatur to attend the Minds Elk's association fourth annual convention opening tonight and running to Thursday. Dr Bayer serves as treasurer.
Proposals will be received by the committee on supplies of the board of education district No 145 until 12 oclock noon Monday May 28 1906 for seven hundred tons of anthracite coal to be delivered to city school buildings. The committee reserves the right to reject any or all proposals. GC Ac MONAMARBA Chairman. 5 22d1w
Help wanted for experienced machine men skilled with plainer sticker rip and cross-cut saws wortiser penoner and related gear. Apply at the Rawleigh Medical Co. office. Good pay and steady work for competent men.
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