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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1908
Page
6
Monday November 9 features Fur Day in the Cloak department. Mr Collins represents a leading fur manufacturer showcasing an extensive collection from a major fur maker, highlighting quality and variety for shoppers.
Death notices from Davis Illinois recount the life of James Washington Sheckler born October 2 1835 in Union County Pennsylvania. He joined the Civil War 74th Illinois Co I and later died October 30 at age 73. The article lists his family including wife Mary and nine children and notes funeral services at Calvary United Evangelical church Davis.
Mrs Kortemeier of South Dakota visited relatives here for weeks and returned home last week. A Hallowe en social at the academy Saturday night was well attended with a good time reported. The note mentions funds totaling 2096.90 excluding saloon licenses.
Austin reports the Texas attorney general expects Henry Clay Pierce to appear next week to face a two year minimum false swearing indictment tied to Waters-Pierce Oil. The case, stretching back to 1906, seeks to try Pierce in Travis County before Judge Calhoun, with possible venue change.
Amusements note that The Mummy and the Humming Bird, a popular play now in its sixth season, arrives at the Grand Opera House on Wednesday Nov 11. The production features Lord Lumley inviting an Italian organ grinder to dine and recount his tale, with a well balanced company led by W A Whitecar in the principal role.
Dakota reports a milk wagon theft recovered in Clayton Stamp's barn and a flood of small town movements. A. J. Foster vacationed to Freeport, Charles Foster handled office duties in his absence, and Arthur Wolf visited the Hummel home. Many residents visited relatives, moved homes, or were noted for small errands and social events. A cement walk project lists 20,909 square feet laid at ten cents per square foot.
A compact timeline notes births and events from 1628 to 1905. Figures include James Gregory the telescope inventor born in Aberdeen, Colley Cibber born in London, Rev. John Carroll named Baltimore bishop, Nelson Aldrich born in Rhode Island, and Meade’s death. Also mentions the Shenandoah surrender and Panamanian recognition, with scattered typos.
Scott's Emulsion promotes its ability to create power by transforming thin impure blood into pure nourishing blood for all organs and tissues. Readers are invited to send four cents and their paper name and address to obtain a Complete Handy Atlas of the World from Scott & Bowne at 409 Pearl Street New York.
The list outlines the winter term opening on November 9 to 12 and a series of November events. Highlights include a Sacred recital at Gance church on November 17 with Mrs. Rose Lutiker Gannon and Chas Sawyer, a Saengerbund concert on November 18, and a Grand military ball at the Masonic temple by the Patriarch Militant on November 26. Additional items cover lectures, dances, charity balls, fairs, and moving pictures through December 7.
Miss Helen Howe of Monroe Wisconsin wed Clarence Faubel of Monroe at 9 p m in a ring ceremony performed by Rev A C Schmidt of Trinity Evangelical church There were no attendants A wedding supper followed The groom is son of Edwin and Faubel of Monroe and was born in Milwaukee The bride is daughter of John and Howe of Monroe They plan a short visit to Freeport before returning home
Miss Gertie McLaipne and Herman Meyer of Freeport were married last evening in St Joseph's Church. Rev Kalvelage performed the ceremony at the parish church.
The Knights of Columbus will host a masquerade dance and go card party Monday night at the club promis.
At the card party last evening the prize winners were Mrs. D. E. Swan, Mrs. G. S. Kleckner, Edward Gilbert and Frank Hand. The Friday Night Euchre club meets tonight at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Seth Scott.
B. K. Heisler, long seriously ill, shows some improvement today while vT. S. Gemmill of upper Stephenson street remains seriously ill. Henry Dorman remains in a critical condition. Mrs Edward Strohacker, operated on days ago, is Miss Helen Bolender, who has been ill for weeks, now much improved today. B. K K Heisler, seriously ill with peritonitis, shows some improvement today.
Mrs Helen Middlekauff of Lanark press correspondent and editor of the Woman's Relief Corps Gazette inspected the Freeport corps Thursday afternoon. She was presented with souvenirs and refreshments followed by a trip to Polo to inspect the corps there with Mrs RK Molter.
A Marietta notice urges readers to order Gold Medal Flour if their households insist on quality victuals. The quirky ad voices concern about food standards and consumer diligence.
Smoked pork sausage made entirely from pork offered at 12 1-2 cents per pound in the Sausage factory. Read the Journal's want column for details and pricing.
Classified fragment shows job and housing postings. Janitor position offered, with horse care capability implied. Advertisements list Comforts at half price and extra large stock at Union Street and a Lincoln Avenue rental with monthly rent. Contact numbers include four zero and A L Burchell at 63 Stephenson Street.
An advertisement promises Mau Zan Pile Remedy will bring relief after the first application. It is guaranteed and priced at 50 cents. Sold by H. J. Moogk and C P. Guenther.
Matt Marvin’s Scotch collie Lassie was shot and killed by two neighborhood boys, Ray Heeren and Walter Shouer, as they chased a thief near the C. M. Saxby home west of town. The boys confessed, saying they did not realize the enormity of the act, and the incident sparked calls for punishment of those who harm dogs.
Sam Campagna faces sentencing in the circuit court tomorrow after a jury convicted him in September. His attorney Bernard P. Barasa filed a motion for a new trial, which Judge Farrand overruled. sentence could be pronounced unless new evidence merits another trial.
Albert Johnson, accused of assaulting William LeMasters, appeared before Justice Janssen in the afternoon. The case was continued again.
A husband keeps inviting out of town guests to dinner despite a tight budget. His wife refuses, insisting they have nothing fit to eat. He pleads to please the guest, even his own mother, but she stays firm. He ends the call with a sly chuckle.
Quote from the Washington Star features Farmer Contessel noting that many farmers prefer thinking over steady field work. It highlights a tension between intellectual effort and practical farm labor in addressing farm conditions.
A playful exchange from Puck mocks a baseball scene with a home team two men down and a remark blaming the umpire. The quoted lines reference a player who hit a homer and humor about the umpire, reflecting sports banter of the era.
Editor complains about publishable content while a poet jokes about a gas escape and meter troubles. The exchange hints at a safer topic while preserving the humorous tone of a late 19th century newspaper dialogue.
A Washington Star squib recounts a reform negotiator pressuring a candidate to promise not to promise. The candidate refuses to commit, insisting on no obligations, while the reformer smiles and seeks a pledge against future promises.
Wedderly and Singleton marry and joke about saving money. Wedderly confesses he never saved while single, and Singleton quips about saving if he were single again, reflecting a lighthearted Chicago News style.
A brief quotation from the Exchange noting gendered fortitude with tongue in cheek. It jokes that men endure toothache better than women who suffer through new shoes headaches and pins in the spine, reflecting humorous social commentary.
A. D. Schendel of Holloway Minnesota advertises three farms for sale and accepts partial trade. He requests replies by correspondence to Holloway Minnesota.
An advertisement extols Dr. R. V. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as a cure for female weakness and related ailments. It emphasizes non alcoholic, printed ingredients, professional endorsements, and free pamphlets and medical advice from Buffalo New York.
Cedarville reports Mrs. William Henry of Chicago visiting friends while Earl Smith returns from Madison. Mr and Mrs Homer Aspinwall of Freeport visit Mrs Maria Clingman. Miss Josephine Neidigh and Jacob Neidigh with son Raymond of Burlington Ill spend Sunday at home. Dr Leitzell of Dakota and Dr Rideout of Freeport perform a throat procedure on Mrs Ellen Benson who recovers slowly. Miss Florence LaBorde daughter of Mr and Mrs John LaBorde dies last Thursday and is buried Saturday at 11 from the M E church with Rev B C Holloway officiating.
All pork sausage now priced at ten cents per pound at the local sausage factory. Limited supply, available while stocks last. Consumers urged to visit the shop to purchase this value offering.
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