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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1908
Page
7
Redfern Styles present a figure shaping approach for current fashions with tailor made lines. Corset construction hinges on exact seam matching to maintain given size under close scrutiny. A trained corsetiere ensures proper corseting in the new fashion. Store closes all day Thursday November 26 for Thanksgiving.
Oak Street Evangelical Church will celebrate Thanksgiving at 7 30 p m with a program of recitations readings dialogues and solos by the mission band. Fruit from the field and garden decorates the church and a thank offering will express gratitude. A social hour with refreshments served at the parsonage follows for all attendees.
An advertisement invites orders for leading varieties including blooming potted plants. Contact John Bauscher Jr at 104 Chicago St or by phone 874 for details and availability. The notice emphasizes placing orders early and provides contact information.
Dr D K Pearsons famed philanthropist and Chicago real estate tycoon faces nearly half a million in debt at age eighty one. He says he will not endow further colleges until debts are paid and notes he has pledged support to about twelve colleges across eight states, including Beloit and Pacific University, with deadlines near next July.
This vintage ad promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills claiming they prevent biliousness malaria and jaundice. It notes a price of 25 cents at Jos Emmert’s drug store and mentions Arts and Crafts Jewelry at Gilt Shop with a dated 11-16d2w.
The Tron Molders Union No. 195 plans its tenth annual ball at Masonic hall on Wednesday evening November 25 with Gibler Orchestra providing music. Also note the Butler Concert at Masonic Temple on November 30.
The 1909 almanac lists upcoming celestial events with four eclipses visible regionally, notable solar and lunar eclipses set for June and November, plus a December partial eclipse. It also catalogs fixed and movable feasts, liturgical dates, Jewish and Muslim era references, morning and evening star positions, legal holidays, Ember Days, and seasonal beginnings in 1909.
Mrs Elizabeth Deke files suit to annul a deed valued at 25000. The instrument was executed by Joseph Deke to his daughter Ida Huenkemeier on July 31 1905.
Mrs Adeline Kleckner sues Newton Kleckner for divorce on grounds of habitual drunkenness. The couple reside in Pearl City.
M Hettinger guardian for Harold L Hettinger sues Alderman George Brokhausen for 10000 dollars in damages after the August automobile collision that badly injured the ten year old boy. Hettinger condemns reckless driving and cites Freeport’s lax enforcement, noting internal injuries and a near severed ear. Attorney J A Crain represents him and he would bear costs to inform the public. Also listed is a December term criminal docket and a separate suit by Elizabeth Gornflo against Anna Kalbe for 225 dollars on a promissory note.
Divisions gather for prayer at the listed homes before the evangelistic service at Trinity church. Abbie Prince at 150 S Galena Ave, Franz Bear on Oak Street, Ezra Holtzman 8L Wyandotte, Louise McLain 85 American Street, John Brubaker 209 Clark Avenue.
Miss Muriel Baymiller journeys to Milwaukee to spend Thanksgiving with her sister Misa Mildred Baymiller.
The Daily Journal offers home delivery to any city area for 100 per week. The notice advertises full service, emphasizing wide coverage and weekly rate. The item reads like a classifieds insertion urging customers to sign up for daily home delivery.
Waddams Center correspondent reports Bert Smith and son Loyd from Freeport visited relatives, George Fry builds a cement shed, and Sterman Lawyer's leap year party showcased entertaining girls. Church services were held, Rev Breen plans a December 6 Sunday school start at 2 30 pm with preaching after. locals blasted stumps for Mr Heidenreich, others traveled to Stockton and Freeport on business.
OS8T Fox Terrier pup about 5 mo old is slightly lame on its left hind leg. Reward for its return to 180 Union St. OS8T Beagle hound, leave word at this office or 56 Stephenson Bt. LOAN 8500 to 600 on improved real estate for middle man F. ON. Cary Journal.
From Our Own Correspondent Centennial Nov 22 Mrs Ed Kohlstedt and children visit Theo Koerner and family for Thanksgiving. Nora Goethe calls on cousin Sarah Hoefer. Mrs Winters of Freeport stays at Bechtold home. Anna Koertner visits from Preeport. German church holds quarterly meeting led by District Superintendent B C Brandenburg from La Crosse Wis. Ernst Silberman selling hogs at Bleroy today.
A fragmented notices page lists events from November to December including a Moiders union supper and Masonic temple activities, dances and matinees at Teresa Han and Lexington Hall, a Thanksgiving afternoon event by Jon Fifer, Amity Society charity ball, Prof. Dawson social, English club dedication, a Herbert Butler concert, and an annual plumbers and steam fitters union party at the Masonic temple.
A brief entertainment listing notes shows at Grand Opera House featuring Howse and Svengali on November 24 with novelties from Lyman Howe and his company. The program includes the Devil film in December with Howe's moving pictures.
At Wi ateants prices, Furkeye 20c geese 12c ducks 12c hens 12c spring 18c. Poultry House address 161 Lena Street. Tel old 357 new 251. Open evening. Good eggs 11-21 die.
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