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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1908
Page
2
The Freeport Journal receives a label from the International Typographical Union recognizing the use of Union labor in its mechanical departments. The label signals endorsement by a major labor union for labor practices within the newspaper.
A compilation of residents and visitors today includes Jerome Gibler at arren Albert Schmelzle at ekford W L Beala morning passenger to Chicago Herman Seitz visiting Sterling Mrs L Crandall Winslow visiting friends Edward Holtzman Peoria visiting friends Fred Glottfelter Shannon visiting Freeport Walter Davis and wife return from Lena J J Beaver Mt Carroll on business Paul Mandler Bloomington visiting friends Mrs H H Antrim Polo visiting relatives Mrs Lermond Watts Aurora Nellie Taylor Warren visiting Freeport Torey Gund Luther Guiteau Chicago on business Mrs John Stewart Galena visiting friends C E Cisco and C C Kellogg Clinton visiting Freeport R A Hunter extended trip through the Dakotas and western Iowa Albert Young year trip to Omaha and western points Mrs Will Weaver Polo visiting at Wickier home Clayton McEte extended trip Lansing Cleveland New York F C Meyers family Canon City Colo future home Mrs J Allen daughter I Goodwin Chicago visiting Mercy hospital John M Irwin Stover Mfg company extended trip to southern and Pacific coast states.
The new Trinity church auditorium drew a fine audience as the pastor preached Prayer for Laborers. Wells sisters sing tonight before the sermon and group prayers will be held at several homes. Tonight ends the week with plans for Sunday services including a 3 pm men’s meeting under Y. M. C. A. auspices.
Two games were held at the high school gymnasium to benefit the regular team. Admission was ten cents and a fair sum was raised. The first boys game ended 48 to 26 in favor of the first team. The girls game finished 12 to 6 with honors to the first team.
Charley Sturm was arrested on a vagrancy warrant sworn by his mother Mary Sturm. He appeared before Magistrate Bentley, who sentenced him to thirty days in the county jail. Sturm agreed to begin work after serving the sentence.
Cure claims include relief from dyspepsia indigestion sour stomach and sick headache plus malaria biliousness torpid liver and jaundice. Tablets purport to improve digestion by acting on liver and digestive organs and promise perfect assimilation. Price is 20 cents a box with money back if not as represented. sold by C P Quenther & Co druggists at the Galena avenue corner.
Emerick Barrett & Co reliable Jewelers advertises a wide selection of watches at low prices. Located at 98 Stephenson Street, the shop emphasizes value and trustworthy service for customers seeking timepieces.
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The Freeport Business Men's Association will change its name to Citizens' Commercial Association on December 1. Aimed at broadening membership, the group introduces an associate class at $10 annually and outlines duties for fifteen committees including roads, advertising, and municipal affairs. The association plans visits to fire stations and schools, plus conferences at Masonic Hall to foster community development and local investment.
Social page notes a D A R event next Wednesday evening November 18 at Lexington hall titled a hard times harvest home party. Calico gowns for women and overalls for men are planned with committees led by Mrs Tiffany and others handling invitations decorations tables and refreshments.
A wedding at St Thomas parsonage Chicago linked two Freeport residents, ID G Benkett of Coffeyville Kansas and Barbara Louis of Freeport. Rev Father Carroll officiated. A dinner followed at groom's parents home on 146 EB 54th. The couple leaves for St Louis Kansas City and Wichita aboard Illinois Central. They plan to reside in Coffeyville after December 12.
Miss Helen Molchior and Mr Arthur Siefert, Freeport youths, wed Thursday at the First English Lutheran church with Rev P H R Mullen officiating. Attendants were Miss Carrie Kropf and Simon Siefert. A reception followed at their Dexter Street home.
Miss Agnes Mocel Henderndt entertained the Rogers store clerks last evening in honor of Mrs Frank Lebkicher who recently returned from her honeymoon in St Louis where she was married. The girls staged a lighthearted surprise with a prize for the nowheshing contest won by Mrs ty bktcher. Capon received a chair as a gift from the crowd. Refreshments and music followed, as the group enjoyed the event until late.
Miss Mayine Peek entertained members of the Camaraderie club with a kitchen shower in honor of Miss Katharine Killian who is to be married to Navy man 283 to H EK Rhodes. Miss Marie Murphy of Rockford attended the party.
The Knights of Columbus ladies held their regular weekly card party yesterday afternoon in the club rooms. The event was largely attended.
Social notes report Hezekiah Diefentahler hosted a birthday party with a number of his young friends yesterday. The ladies society of Boof bi Be and EE plans a card party next Wednesday afternoon at Odd Bellow's ad Cards at 2:80 sharp.
In New Location a blacksmith shop will close on Exchange Street November 1 and be identified with Clark and Son. JT solicits the patronage of old customers and will welcome new ones. 10-30d2w House DREYER.
Masons of Freeport Illinois restore the word ancient to their grand lodge title after 53 years with state approval. Consistory AASR reports fall ceremonial ends with a banquet. Knights of Pythias and Royal Neighbors chapters hold district meetings in Lena Mt Carroll and Dixon. Royal Neighbors district officers elected. Mt Carroll hosts degree work and banquet. OWKR T Telegraphers plan a meeting in Freeport Friday Nov 20.
Last night at the YMCA an exciting volleyball match saw Baker's team defeat the high school teachers two to one in a well contested exhibition. Tonight at six TW C Boeke's team faces Ad Professionals as two strong clubs prepare for a lively practice. A gym schedule change shifts high school classes to Monday and Thursday at four while intermediates meet Wednesday and Friday to fit 3:30 recitation extensions.
Mr and Mrs Gus Demeter of 38 Apple Street announce the birth of a baby boy. The event adds a new member to the family with neighbors noting the happy arrival.
Piles are rising from unhealthy living and lack of exercise. Blood stagnation causes piles, not curable long term by ointments. Dr Leonhardt Hem Roid tablets claim to cure by freeing circulation. Sold with guarantee at Freeport New Jersey and Buffalo New York offices, price one dollar.
The Fair drew about two hundred attendees last evening with more ladies than gentlemen. Organizers appeal to men to patronize and support the fair to ensure continued league baseball next season, noting many fans have not attended yet. Two evenings remain, with a Saturday 2:30 card party offering prizes for winners.
No crime committed. Take care of your hair or be sorry later on. If it is in good condition now keep it that way. Many a man now bald or afflicted with a wig would have a full head of luxuriant hair if he had used a good hair tonic in his younger days.
An advertisement touts Parisian Sage as the best hair nourisher and dresser. It guarantees to cure dandruff, stop hair loss, and itchiness within two weeks or refund. Sold by Wm. F. Jungkunz for 50 cents a bottle, with pre paid express delivery from Giroux Mfg. Co., Buffalo, N Y.
A one week sale announces 33 percent off on over 460 pattern hats. Fancy feathers and veiling are half price, with the advertiser urging shoppers not to miss the event at 108 Stephenson Street run by Summers and Co.
The note emphasizes careful attention to proper fitting for foot comfort and durability. It highlights the advantage of purchasing shoes backed by both dealer and manufacturer, ensuring reliable support and service.
Mrs Virginia Salter visited a Springfield sister while Mrs Paulina Aspinwall and Mrs Belle Waite were Freeport visitors. Miss Eldora Hallcday hosted a thirteenth birthday with readings solos and gifts. The Kelleys visit Mrs Walter Hoppe and plan a move to South Dakota. Miss Emma Berhanke returns from a long trip. Emogene and Maybelle Lantzer were Freeport riders. Winona King will teach in Beatrice Nebraska. Tonight at 8 Grace church choir presents sacred music including the cantata The Lord Reigneth by P A Schnecker performed by a 40 voice choir with a silver offering for the choir fund.
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