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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1907
Page
4
A vintage ad promises no alimony needed after divorce from your appendix if you keep bowels regular with Dr Kings New Life Pills. The action is gentle, guaranteed by Joseph Emmert, druggist. 25 cents. Try them.
A Sunday storm wrecked J Y Fortner Smith farm barn near Dakota and the Kaiser farm near Freeport. Lightning damage, wind, and hail smashed buildings, killed livestock and disrupted homes. A West Freeport chimney and kitchen were damaged, while a nearby farm fence was swept away. The storm's ferocity recalled historic cyclones in Kansas and St Louis.
Mr Urban arrives late as usual and praises a surprise homecoming. His wife hosts Mr and Mrs Fortune and attempts to withhold blame, while their son Yotumy recalls his mother’s instruction for the Fortunes to visit. The tale hinges on memory and family foibles.
A mother and son aboard a ferry discuss a nun clothed in black, asking if she is a sister of charity and whether she embodies Faith or Hope. The exchange reflects a child’s literal curiosity about religious virtues observed on a public ride.
In Rock Run the county court probated the will of Robert Daughenbaugh dated March 13, 1906. All property passes to wife Mrs. Mary Daughenbaugh who is sole executrix. Separately, the will of the late Mrs. Margaret Neiman dated November 26, 1906 was probated with personal estate to daughter Miss Margaret Neiman and real estate to be sold later for division among other children. Louis Tigbunz named trustee, with Ef. J. Moogh as successor on death or declination.
Twenty six carpenters employed by J M and H H Hineline returned from Saturday work and pressed for nine hours a day with ten hours pay. Hineline said current contracts used the old wage scale and changing now would cause a heavy loss. An agreement was reached to implement the new scale on July first after Hineline explained the contract terms.
Harris orchestra is engaged to play dances in Bellevue Fa Savanna on June 2 and June 11 and in Warren on June 20. Bellevue residents will treat the players to a Mississippi yacht ride to Savanna for a Savanna engagement following Belle Vie. The organizer Mr Harris and citizens are pleased by an organization called to perform as far as Belleview, sixty five miles from Freeport.
The Knights of Columbus host a dancing and card party on Wednesday evening May 29 at the Masonic temple. Committees work hard to ensure a good time for attendees and uphold the group’s reputation as hosts. Admittance by invitation.
Veteran newspaper man F Charles Donahue was admitted to St Francis Hospital this afternoon for treatment of bronchial trouble. He has suffered for months, his condition worsening from a severe cold that began the illness and left him nearly unable to talk at times.
Samuel Lebkicker’s condition is reported unchanged. Friends are told he is a very sick man and will likely face a difficult illness.
A marriage license record lists Oscar P. Klumb of Sheboygan and Theresa Stenger, with street address 20 nearby. The filing shows the parties as intending to wed. Local civil registry notes the license issuance under township records.
Tomorrow evening at Embury M E Church the Elijah oratorio program features Miss Iva Dodds on organ with assist Miss Iva Swingley preludes and solos from The Messiah The Elijah and Samson selections by Mendelssohn include choir and organ numbers with Gertrude Griffith Shelp and chorus Also listed are various pieces by Mendelssohn and Worthy performances led by Mrs Sheldon Clark providing the paternal love segment and the final Offertory and Thanks Be to God portions.
Masdames William J. Smith and Alpheus J. Goddard entertained this afternoon from 4 to 6 o clock at the home of Mrs. A P Goddard on Stephenson street. The event will be held this evening at the K G hall by the Globe Home garrison.
Henry Muler and wife of Elgin visited Freeport over Sunday. Mrs. K Van Vranken of Detroit opened massage parlors in the Rice building. Hitchner, formerly of Freeport now in Ottumwa, Iowa, spent Sunday with R R Tiffany, Boyd Hill, A F Wagner and Rh D Kuelner, and discussed how Danville’s business men's association operates.
Mrs FE Van Vranken of Detroit Michigan announces to Freeport ladies that she has opened massage parlors shampooing manicure hair dressing facial and scalp treatments. Electrical and plain instant face bleach. Room Bol River Bid. 6-27dlw.
Readers are invited to view a display of fashionable mid-summer hats at Summers Los Stephene, located on St. Wednesday May 20. The notice notes a sunny mid-summer mood and highlights a hat selection likely to appeal to shoppers.
Taxpayers of Freeport IH and all interested parties must file objections or changes to their real estate by June 16 1907 at the assessor’s office located at 145 Stephenson St. Office hours are 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fragg, Assessor, invites participation and assistance in making adjustments.
A unidentified man was found dead near a railroad crossing in Lancaster after visiting local saloons on Thursday or Friday. Post mortem indicates the lungs in advanced tuberculosis and a fibrous clot in the left auricle caused death. An inquest is set for 8:30 pm at the courthouse with a six member jury. Koenig's morgue will host viewing and a photograph for identification.
A dispatch from Freeport reports that all grand lodge officers of the Order of Railway Conductors were re elected today in Memphis.
Alexander Benton of Fort Edward New York credits Dr King's New Discovery with curing his asthma six years ago and aiding his son’s wife through incipient consumption. He praises its power over coughs and colds, endorsed by druggist Jos Emmert with 50c and 1.00 prices and a free trial bottle.
The notice lists a Bijou piano player, a family washing job, a four block north city hall lodging with meals, a gentle driving horse for sale, newly furnished rooms with or without board near Walnuts and Stearns, and a lady's gold watch for claim by Thos Green. Entries indicate dates in May and property owners with contact hints.
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