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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1907
Page
2
The shipment notes indicate the Taisabel is loaned to Freeport by the International Typo logical Union in recognition that it employs union labor in its mechanical departments.
John Burke returns to Monroe after a city visit. Various locals and visitors noted include W A Heise, Mrs Samuel Dubs, Miss Belle Farnum, Mrs George Deutsche, Albert Nichols, C Shoemaker, Miss Ida Singer, Rev James Benson, Charles Neulander, J Shearer, Fred H Golly, Mrs M L Winner, Mrs Agnes Millard, J H Kennedy, Chief Henry Silk, D A Calahan, W A Fitzmaurice, W E Penn, G A Huenkemeier, Mr and Mrs Fred Wagner and children, Frances Mack, Mr and Mrs Fred Gund, Mrs Gund, Mr Gand, Mrs C H Duer, Mrs Foll, and A S Bar Bist. Various travels to Dixon, McConnell, Joliet, Rockford, Chicago, Madison, Fort Freeport connections.
Freeport Commandery to confer the K T degree at tonight's session. Illinois lodge drill staff requested to attend their hall tomorrow night. A H Weir of Elizabeth TI hired by Fraser Mercantile Co in hardware. Contractor Winchester of Rockford wins cut stone contract for W T Rawleigh house costing 5000 to 6000 dollars. Indies of Germania hold large card party with prizes to Rotzler Clark Hever Hill Ozro Hill Sr Tyler.
Rockford artists Mrs Corinne Rider Kelsey and Frank La Forge will perform at the Second Congregational church in Rockford on Friday evening May 41 to benefit the YMCA auxiliary. The concert is promoted as a major musical event of the season with many local music lovers planning to attend.
The Freeport Artificial Tee and Cold Storage Co new ice plant nears completion and plans to begin ice production within ten days.
Moulders at Stover's Engine Works remain on strike with contractors stating no current plan to meet their demands.
Promotional claim praises Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as providing quick and lasting relief from disease. Mentioned name Joseph Emmjert appears as a tying figure, implying endorsement or testimonial.
Fragment mentions paying a jacket eave price and a person or entity named Hee with no clear event or context.
Miss Olivia Kloeping and Anthony Charles W Long announce their marriage as society pages chronicle nuptials and the wedding party. A dramatic music program featured soprano vocalizing by Miss Elizabeth Bach with full chorus, praised organ accompaniments by Miss Iva Dodda and Miss Iva Swingley, and insights from Dr. Shelp on voice development referencing a June Etude article.
Miss Olivia Kloepping and Anthony Hildebrandt wed at St. Josephs church this morning at nine. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Kloepping, wore white silk and carried bridal roses. Bridesmaids were Miss Elizabeth Pauler of Chicago and Miss Helen Kegel of Freeport. The groom is a Madison native, now a carpenter in the city. A wedding dinner followed at 239 Chestnut street. The couple plans to reside with the bride’s mother and will be at home after June 16.
Miss Elizabeth Bach and Charles W Long were married at St Josephs church officiated by Rev Fr Kalvelage. The couple, from Davis and Freeport backgrounds, plan to live at 61 Center Street after June 1. An evening reception for about 125 guests followed at the bride’s home with out of town attendees from Polo Davis and Chicago.
The Elijah performances featured a strong local chorus and soloists. Reeve Burton's baritone impressed with precise technique and expressive phrasing. Dr. Sheldon Clark delivered mezzo-tone depth in Handel and Mendelssohn pieces. Gertrude Griffiths displayed rich mid to low register color and dramatic fervor in Hear Ye Israel. Freeport applauded the artistic effort to boost city musical culture.
The Young People's Aid of the First English Lutheran church met with Miss Fay Oswaldt. About twenty five attended and several new members joined. A home baking sale is set for Saturday afternoon and evening June 1 at Schoeffel & Brokhausen's grocery on Galena street. A new plan called rubber day was proposed. Standing committees were named: Program Luau Smith Frank Fortner H. C. Boeke Social Anna Heppler Sadie Lied. Social hour followed with refreshments.
The tenth annual Rockey family reunion will be held Saturday June 29 at Folgate's Grove north of Cedarville. All relatives and friends are invited. The program includes songs, select readings, and recitations performed by Gladys Stamm Hazel Rockey Leo Kaiser Dottie Stamm Edna Gladys Rockey Milford Taman and others.
The marriage of Miss Etta Emrich, daughter of Mr and Mrs Edward Finnick, to Edward Kerlin will be solemnized at high noon Tuesday June 4 at St Josephs church parsonage. Rev Fr G C Kalvelage will perform the ceremony.
Red Oak reports a farewell party for Miss Grace Zipse of Jewell Kansas hosted by Miss Naomi Frank with many local guests. Mrs James Nafe traveled to Chicago to visit relatives. Visitors include Mrs Harrison Capp from Freeport and Miss Mina Barnes from Orangeville. Local residents like William Place, Clifford Bender, and Col. Paleate were noted traveling or visiting in nearby towns.
Rock City will host Irish Grove at Rock City bell park on Thursday May 30 with game called at 2 PM. Admission is one cent. Several local residents are mentioned visiting family and attending funerals in nearby towns.
C M St Paul summer tourists travel to Wisconsin lakes from June 1 to Sept 20 with return by Oct 31 at reduced rates. J B SWEATT Heth dt.
Growth in the Sons of Veterans ranks was reported at the Smith D. Atkins Camp meeting in Decatur with 1,374 current members across 45 camps, an increase of 411 in the year. Delegates heard updates on finances, encampment attendance, and plans for a June festival and Decoration Day participation.
Mt Carroll May 28 Attorneys Cronkrite and Tiffany conferred with Eaton about moving the Shons case from Judge Farrand to another circuit judge. Motion to change venue to be heard next Friday at Freeport along with motions in continuation of the bridge matter. If granted, June trial before Judge Heard or Baume. Defense has three lawyers against Burrell and Stransky as prosecutors. case could fill much of the Stephenson county term.
Josh Kenegy long time Freeport resident marks seventy third birthday on June 6. Born in 1835 near Brookfield Ohio he moved to Canal Fulton at age five and came to Freeport in 1853 with his mother. He learned the tinners trade in Ohio and later found steady work here.
Belvidere dated report says E. C. Andrews, local Chicago newspaper dealer, was assaulted when ruffians broken into a meeting of newsdealers from nearby cities at the Great Northern hotel. His head bruised and tooth knocked out. Tribune attorney slugged. Likely damages suits.
A silk stovepipe hat from 1906 travels from Duluth to President Roosevelt in Washington. Tagged with nearly a hundred shipping stamps and varied verses it gains fame at Illinois Central depot before heading to the national capital. The gift, sent by express, carries no clear purpose beyond novelty and will be covered with tags on arrival.
Miss Helen Nelson and Puck Pages, after over a year at the Senate hotel, left this morning for Rockford to wed and then proceed to Davenport, Iowa, where they will establish their future home.
An advertisement promises vitality from Hol lister's Rocky Mountain Tea priced at 35 cents. It claims bright eyes, red lips, and good health as outcomes for users of Tea or Tablets by Joseph Emmert.
The Daily Journal announces city wide delivery available for ten cents per week. The notice emphasizes affordable newspaper access for residents across all parts of the city and invites subscriptions.
The Freeport Manufacturing company, six months old, operates at the Dorman warehouse at Douglas avenue foot. It builds a gas generating machine using a cold process that keeps gasoline in an external tank to reduce explosion risk. The unit promises gas about 30 percent wetter for cooking and lighting, with one machine a day output and field agents already taking orders. Officers include President Fred Dorman and Vice President A. G. Hoefer. capital is $15,000. The integrated tank and carburetor allow safe remote placement and gasoline delivery via gas pipes with heavy-weight compressors.
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