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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1908
Page
6
A tailor at 189 Stephenson St Iludiw offers a ten per cent stock reduction on suits and overcoats for the next ten days. This rare bargain is advertised by Joan S Harpster of The Up-to-Date Tailor.
The Daily Journals offers home delivery to any part of the city for 10 cents a week.
A Saturday night banquet hosted by the Freeport post office employer brought together 38 attendants including clerks and carriers. The event featured cards, a large fried chicken feast with sides, postprandial speeches by Ralph T. Ryan W. W. Koehler Frank Putnam and Joseph H. Brown and acrobatic acts by Nelson James and Charles Haegele.
Mr John B Merrell returned from Freeport Illinois where his sister Miss Harriet Merrell wed Mr Charles W Lawver in a quiet ceremony at the home of Mr and Mrs W D Higelow. The couple will reside in Freeport. Mr Sawyer, a Freeport family member and bank president’s son, is an accomplished musician and church organist.
Instead of the regular meeting this evening the Stars of Equity will hold a social time. The program includes vocal solo by Mr Opel reading by Miss Prall piano duet by Mrs Rex Miller and Mrs Metters reading by Miss Darling piano solo by Miss Bayriller reading by Miss Kaubel with refreshments to follow.
A large crowd attended the Baptist church Young People's meeting last evening led by Rev. Mullen. Harry Bickenbach sang several vocal pieces with Mrs. Hall accompanying on the violin.
A card party is scheduled for this evening at Globe Hall. Social notes invite attendees to join for games and socializing in the venue.
Notice to Sunday School teachers from Freeport Graded union for junior primary and beginners departments of all city churches. Meeting in basement of First M E church Tuesday Nov 17 at 2 pm. Please make a special effort to be present.
Dr J A Poling and Mrs Poling report success on a hunting expedition to the Flambeau reservation in Wisconsin. They shot a buck deer weighing 273 pounds on the first day out from Fifield en route to the reservation.
Freeport Saengerbund has finished rehearsals for the event to be held next Thursday evening at Germania ballroom. The program includes a concert and theatrical performance followed by dancing, offering a full night of entertainment.
Judge Clarity announced he would hear petitions in the election contest case on the first Monday in December, December 7, in a move triggering procedural timelines and potential rulings.
R W Bell assistant superintendent of machinery for the Illinois Central railroad was in Freeport today inspecting the J C shops to review equipment and layout.
The LeMasters Johnson case, set to be heard today in Justice Jangsen's court, was postponed once more, delaying the scheduled afternoon session. The postponement extends uncertainty for both sides and observers awaiting resolution.
David Trunk suffered a badly cut finger while at work Saturday. Medical staff treated the injury and the incident was reported locally.
The report states Henry Dorman’s medical condition remains unchanged. No additional details on diagnosis or treatment are provided.
The city council gathers for a semi monthly meeting this evening to review agenda items including public comments, committee reports, and routine municipal business slated for discussion and possible action.
Jacob Engelman of Red Oak has traveled to Mifflinburg Pennsylvania for an extended visit. Mrs. G W Richards of Lake Forest is in the city visiting her mother Mrs J F Mayer. The Euterpean meeting with Miss Reber at 63 High street was rescheduled from November 24 to date unspecified. John A Davis Post 98 G A R will meet tomorrow Tuesday at 7:30 PM. all members are urged to attend. F Celd commander.
Manning amusement parlors bowling and pool at 4 South Galena Avenue announce opening on Tuesday November 17 public invited. J D Manning owner extends cordial welcome to community.
Hugh Flannery Jr arrives from Dixon to take charge as the new manager of the Grand opera house in this city, accompanied by George B Sackett of Rockford. Flannery was born in Freeport where his father worked with the Northwestern railroad, returning to his birthplace.
A longtime Rockford resident appointed by Mr. Sackett as manager of the Dixon house under Sackett control. Mr. Flannery returns to Freeport Wednesday and will stay through the week. his family moves here December first. Early attractions at the local playhouse include Three Twins on Wednesday night November 18, A Stubborn Cinderella on Monday November 28, and Swangali and company starting November 24 featuring mind reading and vaudeville.
Mrs Mary Keyes died at her son P A Keyes 46 State street Saturday at 6 p.m. Old age and disease caused death Born in 1828 in King's County Ireland and came to Cincinnati then moved across Illinois and Wisconsin years ago Survived by five children Margaret Maguire Mary Dennis James and P W Keyes Funeral held at nine and nine thirty at St Mary's church Burial at Apple River Also reports Florence Donohue death in Chicago and ties to F Charles Donohue and Jeremiah Donohue with Nativity Church Mount Olivet burial
Dixon Poultry Association met at Carpenter's hall for the monthly session. Prizes will be added before the catalog is published, and a $15 check from Congressman Frank O. Lowden was gratefully received.
Mrs Elizabeth Mayer, formerly Miss Elizabeth Mayer, wed Fred T Bailey of Nashville Tennessee in a ceremony kept quiet by friends of the Mayer family. Bailey, a prominent southerner in the oil business, specializes in automobile lubricants and was visiting Mrs Mayer’s daughter.
Police checked Hart's laundry around 9 PM after reports of prowlers in the cellar. Investigators found only coal rattling on a board causing the noise, not an attempted entry.
Transfer notice lists Thomas Keckey selling Lot 4 Block 2 Bailey Park Subdivision Yon to Abram 8 Earpist. Details show property description and parties involved.
Notice to poultry raisers. We are in the market for all kinds of poultry and will pay the highest market price for game. Also hides and ests. F. R. Rice & Co. 138-140 Alameda St. 11-lld4w
A readable list of upcoming social gatherings and performances including Rose Lunger-Gannon and Chas W Lawyer organist at First Presbyterian on Nov 17, Joe Frits dancing school and social Nov 18, card party at Odd Fellows hall at 2 90, Saengerbund concert and dance Nov 10 18, Harvest home party Lexington hall, Prof Dawson's masquerade ball and lecture at Y Nov 10, Molders Union ball at Masonic temple Nov 24, W R O dance and card party Nov 2 Grand Military ball Mason temple Patriarchs Militant Nov 81 Margaret's guild matinees at Masonic temple Nov 27 Amity society charity ball, Prof Dawson's Social Art Grand Opera House Nov 30 Devil Dec 6 Lyman Howes moving pictures Dec 7 Black Beauty Dec 8 Poor Pike.
The Illinois corn exposition will be held in Springfield from November 23 to 26. The state game department showcases a wide range of game birds including quail prairie chicken wild turkeys and several species of wild ducks. Exhibits feature numerous pheasant varieties such as Chalks Mongolian Hungarian Dark Neck English Ring Neck and other fancy pheasants including Golden Silver Lady Amherst Malanote Reeves Elliott.
The Associated Press notes closing board of trade quotes with Dec. wheat at 10254 and Dec. com 625, along with losses in oats and pork. At Union Stock Yards cattle and hogs show declines and varied values for beef, stockers, cows, and hog classifications, with sheep also lower. A new line of fancy work from New York is advertised at the Gift shop.
A promotional piece touts Dr. Pierces Golden Medical Discovery for indigestion dyspepsia and various stomach and bowel disturbances. It claims mucous membrane diseases such as catarrh respond to the remedy, with glycerine extract and Catarrh Remedy aiding nasal passages and bronchial symptoms. It notes limited efficacy for acute coughs and advanced consumption, urging perseverance in treatment.
Readable text notes suits pressed for sale at a local shop named Malle's in Galena and Van Syattecta area.
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