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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1908
Page
4
New York City fur producer Mr Collins, a leading figure in the trade, will attend the meeting on Monday November 9th to discuss industry matters and present the latest fur market insights. He represents a major fur manufacturing firm and is expected to draw interest from local retailers and enthusiasts.
Glycerine used in Golden Medical Discovery enhances the action of native medicinal roots and supplies nourishing, antiseptic, and antiferment properties. It supports coughs bronchial throat and lung issues, aids digestion, and helps build up strength in early consumption. No alcohol is present in the formula.
Reverend C G Schwab of the Evangelical Association travels to Chicago for a commission on evangelism meeting. He will return to Davis, HL, Saturday for a quarterly gathering.
Consistory charms and rings featured at Bengston's Corner Jewelry store. Local shop highlights keepsake pieces and new arrivals for holiday gift buying.
An advertisement touts the Lightning Feed Cooker and Feed Grinder line for farmers. It promises earnings from 250 to 1000 dollars monthly for salesmen, urges prompt action, notes local testimonials in Stephenson county, lists factory and shipping points in Waterloo Iowa Goshen Indiana Detroit Michigan, and invites visits to the store opposite the court house for free schooling on how to make dollars.
In the Nov 5 issue of The Musical Leader and Concert Goer Chicago a Freeport Ill visitor Eleanor Markham Griffith is noted for advancing Freeport music. She has managed many concerts bringing artistes such as Gadski and Bisphwin to Freeport and she aims to stage recitals with local artists while in Chicago to promote her connections and interests.
Mrs. Alice Webb of Necedah Wisconsin will marry Frank W Van Brocklin of Council Hill this evening at 8 o'clock in the parsonage of the First M E Church. Rev C W McCaskill to officiate. Webb recently bought stock at the Hotel Metropole and Van Brocklin is a farmer near Council Hill. The couple will reside at Council Hill after the ceremony.
Miss Iva Wheeland daughter of Mr and Mrs James Wheeland of 144 Float Street will marry George Runkle this evening at Hambury church parsonage in a ceremony conducted by Rev R C Harker. Runkle formerly resided in Freeport and now works for the D R Mead Company in Rockford.
A banquet will be given this evening at the YMCA for all who joined since October. Several short addresses will be made and a general inspection of the building. After supper the new members will watch the senior class work.
A social event is slated for tomorrow night at Germania hall featuring Gilbert's Orchestra providing the music for a dance and card party.
Miss Z Kelley hosted a Monday evening gathering for Miss Lucy Hyslop of Rochester Minnesota with games and a luncheon. Miss Clara Yount plans a card party that evening. The K C ladies host a club room card party tomorrow afternoon. The F D D club holds a roller skating party on Tuesday November 24.
Lanark Illinois November 9 An important change in local finance as the Exchange bank once owned by the Wolf Bros reorganizes into a State bank with capital stock 450000. The stock is fully subscribed and twenty four holders are listed. New officials include Amos Wolf president John R Wolf vice president Guy Wolf cashier M S Weary assistant cashier. Directors are Amos Wolf David Wolf John R Wolf F X Newcomer Dixon George Campbell Mr Carroll I B Trout and Ed Puterbaugh.
Second Presbyterian Brotherhood met to discuss election topics. The program featured speakers on minor parties, labor voting, independent voters, anti saloon results, dishonest malitation methods, surprises of the election, and a closing social with ice cream and cake.
St Agnes guild of Grace church holds a rummage sale Monday Tuesday and Wednesday November 16 17 and 18 in the old Harpster store on Van Buren street next to the old postoffice. Persons with old clothing furniture or other sale items should notify Mrs H S Bowler blue 871 or Mrs Dr Burrell 24.
S. M. Barbour of Chicago, an intimate friend of the chief, recently returned from Ireland with souvenirs. This morning Chief Silk received a handkerchief from Ireland as one such keepsake from Barbour’s trip.
Articles of incorporation for the Savage Machine company of Freeport have been filed at Springfield with the secretary of state. The company is incorporated for 2,500 and the object is the manufacture and sale of refrigerating machines.
Herbert Hollis who underwent an operation at St Francis hospital is getting along nicely and will be moved to his home in a few days.
Christoph Dahlmer transfers Lot 6 Block 8 Knoonlton's second addition to Addie J Fehl for 2000 dollars in a real estate conveyance noted in the records. The transaction details include the lot and block location and the consideration amount.
The Young Women Workers of the First Presbyterian Church will hold their missionary event and a tea meeting with Mel Moore tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock.
Liquid malaria remedy claims to regulate the liver kidneys and bladder and ease malaria chills fever and other ailments. Bottle priced at $1.00 contains 244 doses of a 50 cent size. First dose said to bring relief. Sold by H. J. Moogk and C. P. Guenther.
Freeport Consistory drew high praise from visiting consistories after Rose Croix degrees conferred yesterday. Mil waukee Dayton and Richmond delegates lauded the work as unequaled by any local Masonic body. The thirtieth degree was completed today with ceremonies continuing this evening. Tomorrow at 1 pm the grand encampment meets for thirty first and thirty second degree conferrals. New officers for fall 1908 include President Samuel S. Gossard and Secretary W. G. Scott.
Dakota correspondent notes a string of local visits and travels. Mrs Sam Mess man and you visited Freeport last week. Rev Knapp of Chadwick will preach next Sunday at 2 30 p m at the Evangelical church. Floyd Niblo spent Sunday with friends here. A E Wagner and wife visited Mrs Wagner's parents in Rock Grove. E Smeltzer bought a new team. Mrs Geo Beam and children left for Warren Ohio, escorted to Chicago by J R Young. G S Smith made a trip to Chicago. Miss Gladys Greeley visited local friends. Mr and Mrs Homer Aspinwall of Freeport called here. Wim Roger of Oregon called Thursday and Friday. Frank Kerr and family, recently returned from Washington, visiting W B Rote. J Q Rote visiting Union Grove Wisconsin. Mrs Joseph Brown returned to Ipswich SD after visiting her sister J R Young. Dan Lashell called Saturday. Wm Stamp and daughters visited with the Klosters of Davis Sunday. Harry Leitzell and wife of Freeport visited Mrs J B Leitzell last Saturday. Wm McKibben visiting his mother Mrs McKibben.
From Our Own Correspondent Rock City Nov 10 Mrs L G Eilert returned home from Pennsylvania last week Mrs Wm McElhaney of Dakota visited H M Ziegler's Saturday J H Graham of Durand was here on business Friday Presiding Elder Caton conducted communion services at the United Evangelical church Sunday Willard Thoren came out from Freeport Saturday to spend the day with his paints Wm Frankeberger spent Sunday at Beloit Harvey Fulton of Rock Grove had several teams housing lumber for his house Wednesday Mr and Mrs Schmeltzer of Dakota visited here Sunday Frank Albr tedt of Davis was a caller here Saturday S B Warns was a passenger to Freeport Saturday F S Aimmerman's drawing for the steel range will take place Saturday Nov 21 Win Pftuke had his hand and arm badly burned Friday while repairing one of the gasoline lamps for the town Rev Smith will deliver a lecture on spiritualism Sunday evening Nov 22 Everybody is cordially invited to attend Miss Mamie Carnefix of Freeport visited here several days last week D F Welling of Davis trans acted business here Tuesday The town board held a special meeting Monday evening.
From Our Own Correspondent Blerry Nov 9 Alfred Altenbern and wife of Freeport visited Wm Altenbern home Saturday and Sunday Mr and Mrs F H Biesemeier visited relatives at Baileyville over Sunday Mrs S Heitter returned home after a week with Waterloo relatives Mrs Gilman and daughter Vivian spent Saturday with Freeport friends Flora Fye of Freeport called on her father J M Winters Thursday Mrs Gordon Bennett improved after doctor's care M B Gringer cabled to his parents at Gaena Sunday Robert Mclain broke his leg Conrad Prasse is very low Quite a number from here attended the Damascus convention
From Our Own Correspondent Warren Nov 10 Pleasant mild weather continues. Nebraska relatives dined with Mortimer Pepoon’s family last Saturday. Rev Holt preached an impressive sermon at the M E Church Sunday. Joe Wallace returned from Kansas to vote on Tuesday. Fred Keast, once of Warren, now in Kansas, is visiting his parents and sisters with his son Edward.
An evangelistic service at Trinity Church drew unsaved souls toward interest and men ready to take hold. After the sermon on United Prayer an altar service of power occurred. Knight will speak on Importunity in Prayer and home prayer meetings are listed at several addresses.
The Y P A monthly meeting was held at 250 Liberty street with about sixteen attendees. Officers elected include President H C Boeke Vice President Minnie Cooper Secretary Mrs David Brandt Treasurer Mae Zimmerman Reporter Sadie Fehr. Dainty refreshments were served.
The closing board of trade quotations show Dec wheat at 103 3/4, Dec corn 6 2/3, Dec oats 4 9/3, Jan pork 16 02, Jan lard 9 17, Jan ribs 8 37. Union Stock Yards totals: Cattle 18,000, steady. Beeves 3 35 to 7 50. Stockers feeders 2 60 to 4 55. Cows heifers 1 60 to 5 25. Hogs 40.00, steady. Light 8 5 to 8 5. Mixed 5 30 to 6 10. Heavy 5 30 to 10. Rough 5 30 to 5 50. Bulk sales 5 60 to 5 95. Sheep 20,000, weak 2 50 to 3 50.
An 1908 Santa Rosa letter extols Hyomei as effective against catarrh and other respiratory ailments. Veteran Californian pioneer W. Mock recounts overland trek hardships and long usage, noting relief after starting Hyomei and recommending it to friends. The ad promotes a complete outfit for $1.00 with extra bottles at 50 cents.
George W. Runkle of Rockford and Iva Wheeland of Freeport are named in a local notice with Ia W. Van Brocklin and Mrs. Alice Webb of Necedah Wisconsin as participants. The amount shown is .42.
A fragment lists many November and December community happenings. Included are social dances at various halls, a Sacred recital at Grace church, a Rose Lutiger Gannon concert at First Presbyterian, a Swengerbund concert, Harvest home party at Lexington hall, and a Molders union ball. Additional items reference Prof Dawson, Dr Benton lectures, a Patriarchs Militant bath, charity balls, moving pictures, and a Merry list of dates in late year events.
A. F. Hardy of East Wilton Maine praises Bucklen's Arnica Salve after fifteen years of use saying it cures sores boils ulcers and burns and has saved many doctor bills. The remedy is sold for 25 cents at Jos Emmert's drug store.
John Sharpster the Up-to-Date Tailor offers a ten percent reduction on suits and overcoats for the next ten days to reduce stock. Located at 139 Stephenson Street. Tludin.
Instructions given in German French and Latin request an in forenoon inquiry at 379 Walnut Street. The brief direction cites a time window and location with a cryptic code 11-5dlw.
Advertises a position for a salesman in Indlangpolts Indiana seeking a representative with WV experience not required. Compensation offered at 75 to 150 dollars per month plus expenses or commission for Yalu Cigaroo.
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