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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1908
Page
2
The Freeport Journal is labeled by the International Typo Graphical Union for employing union labor in its mechanical departments, highlighting labor standards and fair practice within the publication.
Bert Scott transacted business at Sterling today. W. A. Bergman was in Dixon on business. J. W. Funk traveled to Chicago as a morning passenger. Gerald Pierce was at Evarts on morning business. Lula Mackey visits friends at Forreston. Rev W. W. McCaskill returned from Dodgeville. Mrs. Paul F. Bennett visited Chicago. F. A. Geiger of Pueblo Colo in Freeport visiting friends. F. W. Clarke of Rochelle transacted business. Mrs. N. Sweeley of Winslow called in Freeport. Lillian Yarkey and A. Cotty went to Chicago. Claud Resh and Jacob Sanderson went to Evarts for a hunting trip. Winnefred Tarbox returned to Chicago. Mrs. R. V. Garrettson went to Galesburg. Mrs. M. J. Hanley and daughter Mabel visited Chicago. Earnest Wheeler left for Denver to make his future home. Mrs. Sarah Fisher of Winslow visited Freeport then Rockford. H. L. Young returned to Pittsburgh after visiting the Lenz home. Miss Emma Becker returned to Austin after visiting the Zartman home. Dr E. J. Pengeller will attend the Cook County Hospital alumni banquet at the Illinois Athletic Club. Mr. and Mrs D. H. Long depart for Chicago to visit relatives before Rochester Minn winter plans. W. G. Curtiss, P. M. Tiffany, Paul Jones, D. J. Legerman and Colin Starkey of Stockton were in Freeport for Shrine meeting in Rockford yesterday. trip made in Curtiss vehicle. party returned today.
Harry Bentley accepts a position with Henney Buggy company. Kiwi club meets Friday at Miss Bertha Isaac's home. Grace church St Agnes guild hosts Christmas counter at F A Read's store. Kuehner hosted U D club yesterday with refreshments. Woman Workers of First Presbyterian plan monthly meeting tomorrow afternoon at church parlors. Busy Bee Rebekah lodge attends funeral of Mrs J C Froning. Benton lecture admission 85 and 60 cents, up from 25 and 60. St Johns church Young People's society hosts an entertainment Thursday evening with Aoywood program and refreshments. Ministers invited to hear Mr Batterson address the Ministerial Association Friday and p m on the Ministers Part in Making Freeport Greater.
Mrs J R Smith lists home baked mince meat fruit cake and English plum pudding as for sale at reasonable prices. She offers cake and cookie orders and invites inquiries at 46 Union Street.
Chicago speaker Dr David Beaton delivers a popular lecture on wit from England Scotland and America at the YMCA on November 23 at 7 p.m. Admission is 35 cents. Dawson’s masquerade announced for tomorrow night.
Emma Bues advertises a week long sale of ostrich plumes and trimmed hats at 1llédiw 16 Stephenson Street. Fred Dawson's dancing school runs every Friday evening from 9 to 9.
Notice says John Spiess has bought the Geo McCarty meet market at 63 Stephen yn St. He invites four old customers and many new patrons to visit and meet him.
Freeport sent a large class of novices for Tebata temple Mystic Shrine degrees with many in attendance from Rockford Rochelle Sterling and nearby towns. The Capernum Shrine No 4 White Shrine of Jerusalem holds its annual meeting with reports due and officer elections.
The session notes a National Protective Legion gathering with twenty members traveling to Rockford for initiation. National President George Scott of Chicago attended the meeting and a C banquet followed. The article then reports Woodmen membership data for 1908 ten months ending Oct 31, including total members 996,809 and near-miss 1,000,000, plus new camps, certificates issued, adoptions, and death rates.
The Illinois Daily Newspaper association wrapped up its session at the Great Northern hotel in Chicago. Officers elected for the coming year include President H. M. Pindell, secretary Vernek Joy, and treasurer W. W. Miller with C. C. Marquis as vice president. A banquet followed with remarks about timeframe limits and a quip from Mr. Poffenberger of the Freeport Bulletin referencing the 1912 speech.
The stranger found dead along Milwaukee tracks last Monday morning was buried in the potter's field with no identified relatives. Authorities doubt his real name, noting he used a false identity and no contacts have surfaced from Illinois or southern Wisconsin.
The First Baptist church workers extend heartfelt thanks to Mrs J M Bailey for kindness and help in furnishing shells for the exhibit. Her untiring effort improved the boys room of the YMCA with attractively decorated items and a successful sales stand. The shell display was artistically arranged and drew praise. A concert was well received.
A 100 dollar reward offer for catarrh cases appears with a testimonial from B F J Cheary’s acquaintances. The ad promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure as an internal remedy with claims of blood and mucous impact and lists price and distributor WALDING KINNAN MARVIN Toledo.
Hand painted ching items catch the eye for distinctive gifts at Gift Shop 1t-16dzw. Shoppers seek colorful pottery and decorative ware, with affordable prices and seasonal selections noted by staff.
One of the season’s finest socials, the Elder William Brewster chapter DAR hosted a Hard Times party at Lexington hall with Mrs. Charles Knowlton directing committees for invitations decorations and refreshments. Notable costumes included Dr. Frederick Bowers in a striking historical getup. About thirty couples danced and many played cards as music by Gibler’s group received praise.
Freeport Saengerbund presents an evening of entertainment with a concert by Rotzler's orchestra followed by a comedy sketch and dance. The program features selections including The Merry Widow and a cantata chorus, with performances by orchestra, chorus, and a cast of characters led by Jacob Zorn and Miss Blum.
The Toastmasters club held a well attended meeting at the Y M C A last night with many regular members and new guests. A substantial supper featured oysters celery sliced ham baked beans peas scalloped potatoes fruit salad bread and butter ice cream cake and coffee. Mr E S Battergon gave a short talk as honored guest while Howard Patton acted as toastmaster delivering several well crafted toasts and speeches.
Speakers H C Bocke I M Phillips and W B Effert toasted the president elect and reflected on the recent political rampage. Er fert praised the moment, Batterson offered a concise response and lessons for the future. The club's next meeting is set for December 9 with another program.
The Milwaukee Sentinel praises Herbert Butler as a violinist with broad, easy execution and a rich tone. It notes his skilled interpretation as the work of a thorough artist. It also cites Calumet Michigan News on Mrs. Butler, Alice Drake Butler, calling her a pianist of great ability with easy manner and masterful interpretations.
Mrs. B P Hill hosted a dinner for a small group of friends to mark the fiftieth anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Wim T Tinsley birth of their union was printed on each guest’s plate. The original ceremony was performed by Rev BR Van Zaant at the bride's father's residence in Freeport.
The Illinois $15,000,000 tax suit against Illinois Central Railroad was taken up before Judge Stough. The state alleges omission of income from bond investments, improper charges for supplies, deduction of bridge arbitraries, and mileage-based earnings on charter and noncharter lines. Defense led by W. S. Horton. state counsel includes Attorney General Stead and H. S. Gilbert.
Charles Easch and Edna Sandmeier were married at the home of William Sandmeier on Trunk Avenue. Rev. George Bergman of the German Methodist church performed the ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs William Sandmeier.
A supper and roller skating party is planned by the dD. F. club of the Y. M. C. A. Thanksgiving evening. The Foresters will host a card party on November 26. An ecard party is set for tonight at K. of G. hall.
Mr Batterson urges Freeport to pursue hosting the Illinois Daily Newspaper Association gathering next May or June. He argues strategic newspaper advertising will showcase Freeport to publishers statewide, boosting the city’s image, industries, and residence appeal. Citizens are urged to act now to win the bid and capitalize on statewide publicity.
The program outlines an Evening of praise at Second Presbyterian Church on Thursday. It includes Opening praise service and Anthem of Praise by the choir, a Thanksgiving poem by Mrs. Effert, talks on why women in Christian America give thanks by Miss Markley, and performances by Youngs women and a quartet. Also features A Child's Gratitude by Lucen Book man and a “Tam so Glad” song by four girls, led by Rev. Markley teaching about gratitude, a Thank Offering by the class of old led by Mrs. Bertsch, and counts of blessings.
Savanna visitors Messrs A B P Woodruff Frank Ainnel K P Bowen and State's Attorney Fyda Stransky arrived in the city by automobile, covering 42 miles in about two hours with a 15 minute stop at Shannon.
The Ladies of the First Baptist church announce a bazaar and second hand clothing sale in the Harpster store room on Van Buren Street next to the old post office. Items for sale include clothing furniture and other articles. Notify Mrs Williams Red 929 or Mrs Myers White 402. Homemade candy will be sold. baked goods available. Bring items Friday forenoon. sale runs Friday 1 p.m. through Saturday evening.
An old advertising blurb touts Dr King s New Life Pills for preventing biliousness malaria and jaundice. The slogan urges readers to mind their business and promises health benefits for 25 cents at Jos Emmert s drug store.
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