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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1908
Page
4
The Freeport Journal receives a mark from the International Typographical Union noting that its mechanical departments employ union labor, signaling endorsement of fair labor practices and union affiliation by the newspaper.
Mrs Augusta Burkhart spent the day at Rockford Edward Harnish transacted business at Pecatonica this morning Mrs E Dailey went to Chicago for a visit to friends Ray Alven and W C Murphy of Warren spent the day in this city H P Clark of Brodhead was a caller in Freeport during the day Mr and Mrs J E Moore have gone to Chicago for a visit to friends William Francisco transacted business in Chicago during the day Q E Holland and family of Calhoun Ill are visiting Freeport friends The Misses Frances and Jennie Secker have gone to Chicago for a visit to friends Mrs O E Heard and Mrs H D Bentley have returned after a visit to friends at Rockford Mrs V C Rummond and Miss Clara Witterstetter of Rockford spent the day in Freeport Mrs I N Roland has gone to Chicago where she expects to spend the winter with her daughter Mrs RK Kennicott Mrs G M Sheetz a former resident of this city now residing at Pontiac who has been here visiting her brother W H Diffenbaugh left for Chicago this morning.
The Great Svingali and his all star group tour the Grand Opera House Tuesday November 24 with a week long run and matinees Thursday and Saturday. Hypnosis tests, Berry Nelson Berry acrobats, the Olivers tight wire trio led by Miss Hattie Oliver, and Madame Helena telepathy perform. Special prices and tickets on sale now.
Visitor from Alaska Mrs O Town of Rockford and her nephew C N Crary of Valdez traveled through Freeport this morning en route to Amboy. Crary recently returned from two years in Alaska where he prospected and now oversees the Nizina and Slate Creek mines. He has a brother W H Crary editor of the Cordova Prospector. After visiting Amboy relatives he will spend weeks in Chicago before returning to Alaska.
Edward DeMar and Harry Smith charged with robbing the Edward Mahaney store at Orangeville and threatening Engineer Hockey Smith with a revolver waived examination before Justice Goddard. Each is held to the grand jury in $1,000 bond and returned to county jail to await the December term court action.
The remains of the late Mrs J C Froning were laid to rest this afternoon in City cemetery. Rev W H Beynon of the First Baptist church officiated. August Hergman had charge with pallbearers Albert Linder Frank Portner George F Schimelzle Herman F Hanke BE I Rubendall and William Neese assisting.
Freeport Saengerbund won laurels last night as Germania hall hosted a largely attended program. Liberal applause greeted each number and many stayed for the ensuing dance after the entertainment.
The Lyric theatre did not screen A Bear Hunt in Russia due to a late arriving Chicago train with the film. It will be shown today and a special matinee will be held tomorrow for school children.
G. G. McCarty, long active in the meat market, has sold out and resumes association with the Cascade laundry. He previously owned the Cascade laundry and drew a large patronage, now rejoining the business.
Mr and Mrs Joseph F Powe announce the birth of a daughter weighing a crs pounds at AO Beaver hospital. The proud parents request visitors to contact the family for details and share their joy in this new arrival.
Public sale notice announces Renee wees at MA BUES in Dielédiw on 403 Stephenson St for ostrich plumes hats and related trimming items.
A notice states Spiess has purchased Geo. Market shares and plans to meet with many new customers, signaling expansion and outreach.
Capernaum Shrine No 4 White Shrine of Jerusalem in Rockford reports 64 initiations this year and a strong treasury. Worthy High Priestess Mrs EF Cronkrite, Noble Prophetess Miss Alena Hall, and other officers elected for the coming year. Installation set for December 17. Sons of Veterans to organize Northern Illinois association in Rockford December 8 with Commander Edgar Allen and officers attending.
Mrs Mae Crowell of Rockford elected vice president at a Springfield state meeting of the Rebekah assembly. She will become president next year and lead Illinois Rebekahs. Rockford Odd Fellows and Rebekahs total 1100 members with the Rock River Rebekah lodge at 190 members. The order, over 2,000,000 strong globally, founded homes for aged and orphans in Illinois and Lincoln Nebraska.
The remaving of the late Elisko Meyers, longtime Stephenson county resident, from Chicago to Freeport tomorrow afternoon for burial at Scott's cemetery follows his death after a brief illness. Funeral at noon Monday with Rev. Huber of Baileyville officiating. survivors include five children and several relatives. Pallbearers named Jed Bangasser Simon Runte Benjamin Birchfield Isaac Bechtold John A. Meyers R. Schoonheven.
Thanksgiving sale of hats with prices cut sharply from 2.50 to 3.60 down to 1.00 and 4.00 to 5.00 down to 2.50. Imported patterns and Phipps models heavily reduced. White ostrich plumes offered as Christmas gifts with a 25 percent discount through Christmas. By M Summers.
Hand painted china offered at Gift Pace as a Christmas gift idea. Shoppers can browse a selection of decorative pieces perfect for holiday gifting, with emphasis on unique designs suitable for Christmas.
An afternoon alarm rang at about 2 o clock as a woodshed fire at Capt. Selemer’s home threatened a repeat of past blazes. Prompt hose company work saved the structure, with only word and kindling burned. The old Lena house, built in 149, once served as a stage house before. Nearby social notes: Apron club hosted Mrs Will Doll. Miss Tillie Thorn and Charles Thorn of Eudora visited Rock City relatives. Other items mention Mrs Henry Diggs leaving for Freeport and Mrs H H Hotchkiss traveling to Freeport. Miss Margaret Kapper heads to Waukegan. Mrs Frank Moser and daughter return from Freeport. Miss Carrie Dammeier travels to Freeport to visit Mrs A W Miley.
Tonight at the Y M C A gymnasium the city’s high school teachers will face local preachers for volleyball supremacy. A small admission will benefit the reading room. Kapitanes: Preachers Rev Ai M Markley and C W McCaskill lead, teachers capt F M Philhp a, L A Fulwider. Also notes on boys hearing Civil War stories with Smedley guest speaker replacing F C Held.
A serious wreck was narrowly avoided west of Coleman when a tender flange broke on train 31 en route to Freeport. The train slowed then stopped at 40 mph, the tender derailed briefly, was replaced, and the train returned to Coleman. A motor car may resume work on the Madison branch of the Illinois Central, possibly Monday. A special Illinois Central train is planned from Chicago to Madison for students attending the Chicago Wisconsin game, departing Chicago around 6:30 and arriving Madison about noon.
Unusually large stock of suits marked down to 80 and 383 dollars. Sale will last only a short time at these prices. Joun S. Harester, up to date tailor, advertises the clearance in Freeport.
Mrs Jki Smith offers homemade mincemeat fruit cake and English plum pudding. Also ready made cookies and cakes in a variety of kinds. Orders welcome at 42 Union Street. Sale notice appears in local classifieds.
The Wit and Humor of England Scotland and America lecture by Dr David Reaton of Chicago at the Y M C A on November 23. Admission 84 cents. Llodln Dawson’s masquerade tonight.
Doorman and Company offer hard maple wood sawed in stove lengths. Delivered to any city area for cash. Phone 13a.
A Chicago Record Herald report describes a counterfeit $5 bill from the 1899 series with Indian Head, imitating silk threads and blurred text. Secret Service agents shift from Chicago to St Louis as up to 380000 in false currency circulates, with bank tellers and cashiers resisting the spread and reclaiming notes.
Capt Porter notes hundreds of counterfeit bills in circulation but believes the total is overestimated. The imitation, though well made, shows defects: serial number D 47963872, Indian head design from the 1899 series, weaker paper prone to tearing, and drawn red and blue lines mimicking silk threads that a pin can expose.
English Lutheran church ladies host a pork dinner and supper at the K P hall on Saturday November 21. Menu includes mashed potatoes pickles sauerkraut for dinner, plus potatoes pickles sausage butter white and brown bread fruit cake and coffee for supper. Meals priced 2éc.
Promoter announces free voice tests and will share candid opinion on voice culture. Cites the method taught by Mr. Chaffee and the eminent tenor Sbriglia. Jean DeReszke credits the Sbriglia method for his magnificent tenor voice. Address care of Senate Hotel Freeport 11 1401 w.
The Manning amusement parlors offering bowling and pool at 41 South Galene Ave will open Tuesday November 17. The public is cordially invited. J D Manning signs the notice.
The Mt Morrin Index shows a massive white granite monument set last week over Robert R Hitt’s grave in Oakwood Cemetery. Built by Hallowell Granite Works Boston and shipped from Hallowell Maine, it weighs about 22 tons with base plinth and shaft measurements totaling twelve feet six inches high. The inscription bears birth and death dates for Robert R Hitt with a wreath carving above, reflecting a close likeness to the Reed memorial in Maine.
Harriet M. Burbank is listed as a piano teacher operating from Studio 36 at Grove Street. The entry notes the date 9-22, indicating a filed listing or appointment term.
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