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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1908
Page
3
The Freeport Journal receives a label from the International Typo logical Union acknowledging that its mechanical departments employ union labor, marking a notable credential for labor standards in the publication.
Freeport chapter has no meeting tonight while Cherry Blossom camp RNAs hold a regular meeting with initiation and refreshments. The Young People’s society Facebook Owl Social is postponed to next week. A large plate glass at the Prender building on Galena street broke during installation. Father J. K. Nilles attends Rockford meeting for Bishop Muldoon installation set for December 15. Thanksgiving Eve Owl Social planned. Settlement Home hosts Thanksgiving dinner with donations of food and goodies welcome.
Mothers are urged to keep a box of Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children to aid during the season. The ad claims the powders break up fevers, ease teething disorders, headaches, stomach troubles and constipation. Sold by drug stores with a free trial offer by writing to Allen & Co in Le Roy New York.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions retention, leading varieties, Crile Plants Place, and individuals including Bansenet Jr in Chicago and St. It appears to be an incomplete notice or classified item with scattered names and phrases about plants and locations.
Civic League reports Mayor’s favoritism in street grading and culvert charges. Hoefer questions a $92 bill versus an $80 original, cites driveway and dirt arrangements, notes prior complaints about misused city funds, and calls for disclosure of favors.
An advertisement asserts constipation causes lower bowel disease and piles, targeting women and indoor workers. It promotes Dr Leonhardt's Hem-Rcid as the only internal cure, guaranteed, priced at 1 dollar, with sales in Freeport Illinois and Buffalo New York, plus a booklet offer.
In Freeport Harpster advertises a fine line of suits priced at 30.00 and 33.00. Jo closes out stock with the best bar gain ever, offering affordable menswear through an up to date tailoring service.
Herbert d Alton Butler violinist and Mrs Butler pianist present a recital under the Euterpean society at the Masonic Temple Monday evening November 30. Butler trained in America and studied with Joseph Joachim in Berlin and has appeared in over 300 concerts in the United States and Canada. The orchestra of his own pupils is praised by Chicago critics and Mrs Butler is lauded for her piano touch. Tickets are fifty cents, enabling broad attendance.
Thanksgiving eve service begins 7 30 at Oak Street Church with songs scripture reading and prayer. The Mission Band presents many solos duets and readings followed by a sermon on The Lord Gave and a Thankoffering. A social hour with refreshments at the parsonage ends the program.
Letters from readers praise Mi o na tablets for relief from chronic indigestion and vomiting. Testimonials cite rapid weight gain and restored appetite after long illness. Retailer Wm F Jungkunt advertises the remedy at 65 cents a box with a guarantee to cure acute and chronic indigestion and seasickness.
Tonight Reginald W. Martin presents an evening program at Grace Episcopal Church. Selections include a processional hymn, Prayers, Fantasie and Fugue in G minor, Handel, Mendelssohn, and Wagner solos, and a recessional march. Volunteers and choir parts noted among the offerings.
James Watt noted steam power when kettle lids lifted. Scientific research identifies a tiny germ causing hair loss. Herpicide claims to destroy the germ and restore hair, sold by druggists with samples from The Herpicide Co Detroit and agent Geo. Fk Swarts.
Distinctive engagement features Svangali who will drive blindfolded through downtown streets tomorrow afternoon to locate a hidden article. A committee of Mayor Dittmar Deputy Sheriff Stewart and press reps will guide the route and oversee the search before returning to the Grand Opera House.
St Agnes guild holds a display of beautiful embroidered towels at Read's store from December 4 to 6 and again on December 11 24 27 28.
A mass meeting is set for 8 o clock at the circuit court room in the courthouse to save the Freeport baseball club. Temporary President Fry calls on fans and stockholders alike to attend and press for a plan to raise funds to begin next season, with directors hinting they may sell the franchise if deficits persist. The meeting seeks support to retain baseball as an advertising asset and local economic booster, noting players spend much of their salaries in Freeport and attract new residents.
Edward Heller shows great improvement days after surgery. Mrs. Edward Schinig remains at home with bronchitis. Mrs. Julius Waldecker improves and may go out in a few days. Mrs. Robert Vail is reported improved. Miss Othelia Fitzpatrick has recovered from a severe bronchitis attack.
Henry B. Witte and Albert H. Manus have formed a law partnership named Witte and Manus. Witte has practiced in Freeport for many years with a large client base, while Manus, recently admitted to the bar, studied law in the office of Douglas Hattison.
The Woman's Relief Corps will host a Thanksgiving night party at Lexington hall with a card and dancing event. Gibler's orchestra will provide the music for the dance and ensure an enjoyable gathering as in prior corps events.
Cinderella Pleased A Stubborn Cinderella presented last night at the Grand Opera House, a big success, witnessed by an audience that taxed the capacity of the playhouse.
A motor car arrived yesterday and will resume its run on the division of Illinois Central road from Freeport to Madison street. The article mentions local veterans groups and a move to Mt. Morris, with R. Fisher involved, and references to a Christmas gift item and a catarrh cure advertisement.
Henry Dorman reports considerably easier progress in his recovery and training since the setback, signaling improved health and readiness for upcoming commitments.
Three score people gathered Monday for the fifteenth anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Hutchison of Lancaster township with guests from Freeport. A country style noon dinner followed by social time. Remarks and many beautiful remembrances were exchanged. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Johnson and son, Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Lied and son, Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Miller, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Zimmerman, Mrs. K. E. Lied, Mr. and Mrs. Asa Mellett, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hartman, Mr. and Mrs. William Tobolt, Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Smith, Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Schoenhart, Mr. and Mrs. William Neidigh, Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Rezner, and Mr. and Mrs. James Resner.
The Patriarchs Militant I O F will convene in the Masonic hall Thursday at 6 30 pm to review credentials for decoration of chivalry. Public witness marks a first for the region. Attendees with admission cards may view the grand military ball and card party starting at 7 30 pm, followed by a grand march at 9 pm. This event stands as a premier social affair of the season.
Fourteen youths from Freeport attended a Monday night celebration near Ridott for Mrs. John Milton and Alfred Weber. Relatives and many guests from the surrounding country enjoyed various amusements and were presented mementoes marking the anniversary. Refreshments followed the festivities.
Members and ladies gathered at the club rooms for a Knights of Columbus card party. About twenty tables were filled and prizes awarded to Miss Darrah, Mrs. M. J. Kelley, Mrs. M. Thro, Fred Northham, P. O'Connor, and Aleck Fay. Refreshments were served.
Mrs Augusta Burkhart entertained many of her lady friends yesterday afternoon at her North Galena Avenue home. Prizes went to Mrs Brinkman-Hadler Mrs Jacob Kerch and Mrs Charles Frick. She will host a bridge gathering Wednesday afternoon.
The Womans Catholic Order of Foresters will hold a card party at St Marys hall on Thanksgiving night with all friends invited. Cards begin at 8 15 P M.
The F. D. D. club will host a roller skating party this evening. The Sociological club banquet now moves to Friday evening instead of Wednesday.
Charles Cowing was arrested late today by Chief Silk on a gambling charge at his rooms in the Dreyer building on Galena street near Chicago street. A search warrant was executed with Assistant Chief Metzger to locate gambling paraphernalia. He was given a hearing this afternoon.
Mrs Mary Dowling of San Francisco reports relief from acute indigestion using Electric Bitters. She claims the tonic purifies the blood strengthens the system and aids female weakness. Sold for 50 cents at Jos Emmert's drug store.
Harriet M Burbank, a piano teacher, operates at Studio 36 Grove Street. The notice notes a date 9 22 with unspecified context.
Butler prepares a concert at the Masonic Temple on November 30. Details indicate a community musical event with local attendance and venue highlights.
The Daily Journal explains a payment approach where citizens cover part of city costs at 10 cents per week. It outlines the modest weekly contribution and the intended use of funds to support municipal services.
Mr. Batterson urges business leaders to weigh the benefits of a large store or a modern hotel to attract trade and promote city growth. A special meeting of the association will be held tomorrow at City Hall to discuss reorganizaton, Batterson's ideas, and future policy.
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