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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1907
Page
4
Advertisement promoting Dr King’s New Life Pills. It claims gentle action that prevents appendix issues and guarantees satisfaction. Sold by Joseph Eimmert, a druggist, for 25 cents with a plea to try the product.
Two men drugged a drunken man and robbed him in the Residence District. Patrol units raced to South Galena Avenue and Float Street before noon but the suspects fled. The victim was found crawling from mud and brought to the station, nearly unrecognizable. Police reported only minor disturbances otherwise.
The final Men’s meeting of the season at the Y M C A is set for tomorrow afternoon with Rev H L Moore delivering the closing talk titled The Four Greatest Farmers and theme Joseph His discourse. The Boys meeting will be addressed by O S Smith with special music planned. Chester Hoefer’s recent talk to the Boys department on Historical New England drew many pictures and relics and the boys request another lecture soon.
Last evening the board of education adjourned meeting in the library building with all members present except Mr. Graham. They decided to open a new combined first and second grade room at Center Street school and transferred Miss Grace Hayes from East Freeport to the position, electing Miss Meta Kochsmeier to fill the vacancy in East Freeport.
The newly elected cabinet of the Epworth League of the First M E church met at the Y M C A to plan the year. An enthusiastic gathering expects much activity with a 6 30 song service led by Miss Rodenbaugh and Mrs Washburn. Vera Dustman will sing a solo.
Notice to John A. Davis post G A R members to meet at the G A R hall tomorrow at 7 o clock sharp for memorial services at U B church. Members are asked to wear their memorial badges.
F B Walker of Dakota visited Freeport today to view the big elephants. Mrs Anna Elmer will depart tomorrow for Juliet to visit her daughter. The State Bank received a telegram confirming Jacob Kline and Conrad Toelle arrived safely in Hamburg. Spanish War Veterans auxiliary to meet at G A R hall Sunday at seven for memorial services. Mrs D Alexander and Mrs C R Laible return from Rockford after attending the district convention of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist church. Dr Robert Harper of Namkhaima Burma visits the U.S. after nine years in foreign missions. He will preach at the Baptist church at 9:30 and again at State Street Baptist in Rockford before returning to Burma.
Beautiful mid summer hats showcased at Summers at 108 Stephenson Street on Wednesday May 20. The event runs during late afternoon hours and features a wide selection of styles and colors for shoppers seeking seasonal headwear.
To the Taxpayers of the Town of Freeport Hl all parties with objections or changes to real estate must file by June 16 1907 at my office with W N Cronkvite 144 Stephenson St Office hours 9 am to 6 pm C F Franz Assessor will assist and make necessary changes.
Hurlem Park in Rockford faces a Saturday event on May 23 as fans await the season opener. The program lists city venues and team plans for a weekend showcase with local officials confirming park activities and attendance expectations.
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The last will and testament of Frederick Huebner of Winslow has been filed in county court. His wife Maria Huebner is named executrix and is bequeathed the entire estate.
Samuel Lebkicker remains ill and in a steady condition. A. BR. Buffin, assistant secretary of the Y M C A, has been on the sick list but is reported to be improving.
Miss Blanche Masters is engaged to teach the fall term at Pleasant Hill school in Waddama. Miss Carrie Wagner will teach her first term at the Pleasant Spring district school in Lancaster.
Citizens of Orangeville prepare for Memorial Day with great anticipation. State's Attorney Burrell will deliver the address on the occasion.
Miss Sophia B. Rhay and Charles J. Sassaria, both of Pittsburgh, Pa, were married here this morning by Justice of the Peace Vincent.
Charles B. Wagner of Freeport and Ida Dammann of Freeport are joined with Charles J. Sassaria of Pittsburg Pa and Sophia B. Rhay of Pittsburg in a forthcoming nuptial listing dated the 31st and 20th respectively, reflecting engagement notices for four individuals.
At Cedarville this year the Metmortal address will be given by Hon. John McKenzie of Elizabeth. The event location and schedule are sought by local residents seeking details on the forthcoming address and dignitary’s appearance.
A brief note announces a special display of Leghorn hats and White Hats for graduates offered at very moderate prices. The item suggests affordable headwear for graduates and invites shoppers to view the selection.
A compact note on wasps' habits discusses how some live apart from honey gathered from flowers and act as flower fertilizers. It cites Kirkland and the American Naturalist on Vespa maculata entering queen bee nuclei, abducting queens, and notes poisonous honey stored by some pollstehtes species. It mentions South American wasps and funnel shaped conical nests.
Francis Arnold Colling explains in St Nicholas that steering a large ship is a delicate art. The hull size and speed magnify difficulty as wind waves and currents continually push the vessel off course. The navigator must constantly adjust to keep the ship true.
Vance Thompson in Outing Magazine argues that New York cab licenses are bought for 25 cents and two honesty letters. The mayor’s marshal grants licenses without inquiry, letting ex-criminals, including Sing Sing alumni, ply cabs by mere testimonials from Jones and Smith. The system saddles the public with rogues under a corrupt legal façade.
Historical note recalls the Continental Congress securing music for the first anniversary by forcing the Hessian band, captured at Trenton, to play in the public square all day. They were kept practicing for three weeks to avoid excuses.
The Vienna Ring theater fire coincided with another local playhouse staging Dailleron’s Le Monde ou I’on L'Eunuie. When the Stadt theater burned, Le Monde ou I’on L'Eunuie was also in progress at a different venue. On the Paris charity bazaar fire day, the Theatre Francais announced Le Monde ou on I'Ennule for that evening.
A mid-summer opening is planned at Summere Millinery, with a tentative event date set for Wednesday May 20. The notice notes a store event likely featuring new hat arrivals and local shoppers invited to attend.
Freeport clergyman Rev Edwin Brown last week preached at First Baptist. He will marry Miss Helen Scrogin of Lexington Illinois on June 6. Brown, finishing seminary studies in Rochester New York, plans to move to Los Angeles to assist Rev Robert Burdette at the leading Baptist church.
A panoramic photograph of Oakland cemetery in northern Illinois captures the receiving vault, its drives, and a broad landscape view. The image presents an elaborate large-scale view of a substantial portion of the cemetery, highlighting its tranquil setting among the silent cities of the dead.
Rev D P Heitzel, formerly a minister at the Orangeville Lutheran church, is now engaged in pastoral work in Detroit Michigan.
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