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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1908
Page
8
Redfern Style offers a corset ready for current fashion with exact seam matching. Redfern Models promise careful tailoring and peak craftsmanship under a trained corsetiere for a proper fit in the new fashion. Store will be closed all day Thursday November 26 Thanksgiving Day.
At the Y M C A on Thursday Freeport High School first and second teams lost to Mt Carroll 26 23 and 20 LH. Hoyman Daily led Freeport and Hartman led Mt Carroll in the two tight contests with some players alleging disputed calls by the Mt Carroll referee.
The German Sick Benefit society of the German Reformed church hosted a social gathering for the church’s Women's Society last night. Attendees reported a jolly event that was greatly enjoyed by all present.
Masons of high degrees attended the funeral this afternoon for the late L. L. Munn with a large turnout of fraternity members, friends, and neighbors. Rev. H. S. Moore preached at First Presbyterian, burial at Oakland, and Freeport Commandery No. 7, Knights Templar, led the service with active and honorary pallbearers named. A notable Chicago contingent included Amos Pettibone, George W. Warvelle, R. M. Johnson, Dr. J. B. McFatrich, W. A. Boatman, Thos E. Miller, Frederick Ramsay, and others, with Frederick E. Hoberg representing the Grand Chapter.
Tomorrow at the Woman's club the Travel Fagot Day program will feature Mrs J F Gregory as leader. Members are asked to provide fruit for hospitals and a ten cent Christmas tree fund for the county poor house. On December 5 Kate Wisner McClusky of Evanston will present A Modern Madonna. Gentlemen guests are invited due to Mrs McClusky's reputation.
Morning passenger Rev. J. G. Schwab went to Chicago. Mr. and Mrs. Austin Nestlerode of Chicago spent Thanksgiving at the Buckman home. Rev. Father J. L. Saunders returned to Boone Ia after visiting Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Sullivan. Miss Cora Tidmarch went to Elgin after Thanksgiving with Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Warner. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Waller of Chicago visit Mrs. Phil Beebe and will depart Sunday for Florida. George Scelly of Waverly Ia, guest of the Sullivan home, leaves for California and New Mexico for the winter.
Local notice reports Sweeney's six piece orchestra played for a dance last night in Ar ryle Wisconsin. A United Spanish War Veterans meeting is set for this evening at City Hall. Michael Flanagan aged 78 died Wednesday morning in Monroe after living in Green County since 1857. Grace Moody, noted for Civic League writings, has sold her household goods and left town.
Closing board of trade quotes show Dec wheat at 10.34, Dec corn 6.24, oats 4.8. Union stock yards reports steady cattle with beeves 7.30 per head, hoges strong with prices around 5.00 to 6.00, bulk sales near 5.75.
Mrs Ervin Richards and daughters Maud and Gratie visit relatives in South Dakota. Services at U B church Sunday night. Mrs Chas Beard at Freeport Indiana? Hart and family Buena Vista at Fred Kruegel's. Mrs M I Evans sick. Mrs I Bacon with daughter Wi Brady. Mr and Mrs Lloyd Gilman head to Roechford. Mrs SK Loss Milwaukee and Mrs M Dollemeier Freeport visit F H Biesemeier. Funeral of Conrad Prasse held Saturday. Mrs E Harris at Freeport. Dennis Carroll Beloit called on Dan last week.
Oak Street Evangelical church held a large Thanksgiving program by the Mission band. Rev. J. Schwab led devotion and prayers. Seventy seven attended a social with cake and coffee funded by a generous offertory for the orphan's home. A gospel wagon performed for Freeport listeners with another service planned for 7 tonight. Moore and Markley attended. subject tonight is Dying in Sin with 7:45 start. Prayer meetings listed at three homes.
Davis and Everts communities report rain on Sunday night and a hectic week of social events. Local notes include callers from Freeport and Dakota visitors, a Thanksgiving shooting match and shells sold on site, a school entertainment spoof called The Old District School, revival meetings at the M E church, and numerous visits among residents. The Davis gun club event and elections loom as lodges prepare lists for publication, with several residents traveling to Durand and Freeport for gatherings and sales.
From Our Own Correspondent Ridott Nov 23 Miss Dewire of Rockford spent Sunday with Mrs Fred Kinney Miss Elfreda Kabten of Belvidere visited Ridott friends Sunday evening Guy Askey of Castlewood South Dakota is home for Thanksgiving Mr Dickover is sick with the grip Mrs Jacob Sheffner visited her parents Friday at Dakota Mrs Mosh of Missouri returned
Miss Kate Cook returns from Cedar Rapids for a visit as kinfolks host gatherings across Freeport and Nashua. Several families including the Fischers and Kruckenbergs travel and entertain, with Vera Templeton and Mrs. Gibler seen locally. Rev Fry plans revival meetings at Winneshiek next Sunday evening following a Y P C E U social at Mrs Hunt’s.
Mrs. Wm. Anderson returns from Pennsylvania after summer visit. Mr. and Mrs. S. Markel and Mr. and Mrs. L. Thompson visited friends in Davis and Wisconsin respectively last week. Mr. and Mrs. C. Landall go to Chicago tomorrow for a brief stay. Arthur Deery and family of Freeport visited James Deery Sunday. Mr. Mertes and Chicago family plan to return today. Rev. Frye to start a meetings series at U. B. church next Sunday evening.
Scioto Mills November 16 report: Greenville school reopened this morning after a week’s vacation. Miss Wade of Iowa visits Joseph Myers. Mr and Mrs Blunt of Dakota and Mr and Mrs Addams of Cedarville spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Fred Zimmerman. Mill at Krotzer being repaired, will resume grinding soon. Mr and Mrs Nesbit of Freeport visit George Fetzer today.
From Our Own Correspondent Harlem Corners Nov 238 nice warm rain last night John Baker returned home after a year with Peter McGurk Philip Lamb of Clinton Town supplied customers with fine dry goods The basket social at Harlem Corners Friday cleared 26 Frank Harris and family visited Freeport Freddie and R Rosenstiel visited Lena George Harris of Lena visited brother Frank on Sunday
Local gift shop hosts an Arts and Crafts display featuring handmade jewelry. Works by area artisans highlight unique designs and gemstones. Visitors can view pieces through the weekend and may inquire about pricing and commissions.
Male 27 (Me) seeks live-in or part time help with general housework at 164 Mechanic Street. Also rental notice for seven room house with sewer bath and gas inquire S Nash 62 West Street.
A variety of society events fill the upcoming schedule including a charted ball at a local venue, the dedication of a Reform Church herbarium, a concert by Mr and Mrs Annetty, and a gathering by the Plumbers Union with the Fit and Grestiers at the Masonic lodge.
Local theater listing notes Devi Dec Lyman Howe presenting moving pictures with Senet and Company at Grand Opera House. Film program details limited. event appears as a brief entertainment notice with scheduled acts and venue.
Poultry prices posted including turkeys at 20c, greens 120, ducks 12c, hens 12c, spring 130, available at the Poultry House with evening hours. Contact by telephone old 367, new 26. Delivery service offered.
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