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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1908
Page
2
The Freeport Journal receives a label from the International Typo graphical Union recognizing the use of Union labor in its mechanical departments. The badge signals that the newspaper adheres to craft labor standards.
A flow of social calls and visits from Madison, Oregon, Rochelle, Rockford, Amboy, Kankakee, Chicago, and other places. Residents and guests listed include E White, A W Thomas, D C Wilson, H M Scott, W W Roat, J J Bearer, J R Brown, George S Wagner, Floyd Hammond, J R Colliver, Mrs F G Haight, Mrs H Capp, Clara and Tillie Evers, Ted Mease, Charles D Cary, Harry Hawke, Mrs Edwin Hall, Mrs Malburn, Mrs George Schimidté, Mrs A P Bickenbach, Mrs A V Peek, John Irwin, I B Long, Miss Helene Bixby, J H W McNulty, Mrs M D Tarbox, Inez F Hughes, Mrs Walter Timon, Mesdames Mary J and Marion Davidson, and T A Saul among others.
An old advertisement touts Hall’s Catarrh Cure as a constitutionally driven remedy. It claims internal use cleanses the blood and soothes mucous membranes, with testimonials and a Toledo company name. It also promotes a separate constipation remedy.
Society awakens for full doings as the Freeport Shakespeare Society tenders reception for new members Miss Mantd Phieetman and William Guy United in marriage. Choorab concerts toast plasters' fib.
One of the fall season's most beautiful weddings was held at the Hartman home. Maud Hartman married William Gita of Florence townships with Nora Zimmerman and George Hartman as attendants. The ceremony at 5 pm, with Mendelssohn's march, took place under an evergreen and carnation arch. The bride wore silk crepe de chine and bridal roses. bridesmaid in white Persian lawn with white carnations. About 100 guests attended and an elaborate dinner followed. The couple left for Chicago at 11:40 pm and plan western visits before returning, home after November 10. Out-of-town guests included Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Baker, Rock Island. Mr. and Mrs. Wim. Cornish, Cedar Rapids. Mr. EK. Wunke and Mr. A. Kunke, Monroe, Wis.. Mr. J. Hartman and Miss Marie Hartman, Beaman, Jn.
The YMCA Toastmasters held its first meeting of the season selecting L. St. Fargher as president W. B. Erfert as vice president Robert Koenig as secretary and Howard Patton as treasurer Seven winter banquets were planned with a season total of eight including a ladies invited finale Regular meetings will be on the second Wednesday each month The banquet featured roast beef mashed potatoes and a full menu W G Krape acted as toastmaster and delivered several toasts including What to do with Our Ex Presidents The Voter and Bill Our Next President
A large crowd enjoyed a choir concert with guest artists including Marie Weldon Grace Riehart Edith Lawson Paul Stibgen Axel W. Titties and others. The program featured selections such as Soldiers Chorus Mele of the Workt and The Heavens Are Affirmed ending with the Creation. a praised event with future concerts eagerly anticipated.
Forty Freeport Shakespeare Society members gathered yesterday at Miss Bidwell’s home for a reception honoring new members. Miss Hettinger, retiring president, and Miss Bidwell, new president, spoke as the gathering renewed old friendships. The house was decorated with bitter sweets and barbarics, and refreshments followed.
The White Shrine will stage a hard times party indoors at the Masonic Temple on Friday evening October 1. Nichis will replace the annual picnic. Members may invite their families and are urged to wear hard times costumes. Bring well filled baskets. Supper at 6:30 PM.
George O. Korth of Buckeye and Miss Beaca Lied of Red Wak were married Wednesday afternoon by a local clergyman in a small ceremony attended by family and friends.
Rev W Gardner Thrall conducted a nuptial at his residence at the corner of West street and Frith avenue. It marks the third wedding in his family officiated by Thrall, with Mr Korth as the groom or a central figure in the ceremony.
This evening the Germania society hosts a concert and dance at Germania hall starting at 9. The program features Mareh Orchestra, Selection Orchestra, solo Edwin Rotzler, and Selection Oscar Wagner. The Gibler orchestra will provide music for the dancing and the concert play.
Several intimate friends of Katherine Keene, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. JF O Keene, assisted her this afternoon in observing her eleventh birthday. Mrs Arthur Steffen, of State Street, hosted the ladies of the Industrial Eloh this afternoon.
President J T Bharahan and Vice President I G Rawah of the Illinois Central traveled by private cars through Freeport en route to Dubuque for a meeting of the Dubuque and Ilinois bridge company. They returned to Chicago on a special train. General Superintendent Ewing passed through Freeport on a business trip as part of his duties.
Illinois Central tightens rules against newsboys with Champaign station bans on platform sales and similar measures spreading. Van Noy News Company holds a contract prohibiting other agents from selling along the railroad right of way, a policy long in force though rarely enforced until a high Van Noy official observed unattached sellers inside stations selling papers without the stamp.
The ihs local attorneys for Minors Central filed exceptions to last spring's tax levy. The case is in county court with Judge J H Stearns for the railroad company and State's Attorney Borrell for the people. Objections cover taxes in Silver Creek Wad dams Buckeye Oneco townships and the Freeport school district. Proceedings unlikely to wrap up today.
An advertisement asserts piles result from an unnatural lifestyle and blood stagnation. It promotes Dr Leonhardt's Flem-Reid as the only internal tablet remedy that cures piles by freeing circulation, guaranteed at a New York address for $1.
The Ladies' Aid society of the US.B. church elected officers: President Mrs. W. A. Kerr, Vice President Mrs. Shiveley, Secretary Mrs. Guyer, Treasurer Mrs. J. Be Fenton, Floral department Mrs. Bruce. Plans include readings and musical numbers at the church within two weeks by Miss Taylor from Wisconsin.
The ladies of the First Presbyterian church plan a Marinage sale in the Harpster room of the Wilcoxon building on Tuesday to Thursday next week with many valuable items for sale. Members and friends should bring contributions to the room on Monday.
Last evening Freeport consistory elected twelve candidates to receive the depres conferred by the body. The ceremony highlighted the group that earned the honors and marks a notable local fraternal milestone.
Known for boosting the system and curing colds it acts as a tonic. It drives impurities from the blood and builds up the body, explaining its valued health benefits.
John G. Shedd of Marshall Field & Co. agrees to join the Illinois Central board for a four year term at the annual meeting next Wednesday. He succeeds James De Wolf Cutting as Stuyvesant Fish winds down his influence after selling large blocks of stock.
Campaign events run October 15 to October 21 featuring Frank O. Lowden and other local GOP figures. Schedule includes stops at Freeport Grand Opera House Pearl City and Davis-ton with Hodson Eckert Burrell Zipf Green and Krape also listed among organizers and attendees.
A fierce prairie fire two miles east of Winnebago threatens hundreds of acres of corn. Farmers used furrows to check flames as a Northwestern special train from Rockford ferried sixty volunteers to help. Damage to railroad land and posts was minor, but the blaze could have ruined fields if not contained. The fire was likely sparked near meadow north of the tracks and driven by westerly winds. Farmers and rail workers thanked the Northwestern crews for their timely aid.
An advertisement touts Miona tablets as a cure for dyspepsia and stomach disorders by energizing stomach walls. It claims quick relief from inaction, stops vomiting in pregnancy, and reduces constipation and nervous symptoms once digestion improves. Sold by William F. Jungkunz for 60 cents a box with a money back guarantee.
An acetylene illuminating plant at DL Nance's farm residence exploded yesterday near Sterling Tl. injuring Mr. Nance seriously and throwing him a hundred feet, with his wife and daughter also injured. The private plant wrecked the house.
William Rennners of Dixon and Miss Esther Ivin wed in Chicago with a marriage license issued Wednesday. George Schreier of Stockton and Miss Anna Palker also received a marriage license in Chicago on the same day.
Sterling Illinois October 14 George Hennen of Ustick township White side county was instantly killed in a runaway on his farm yesterday.
Dyspepsia and indigestion relief advertised by Father William's Indian pills claiming to cure constipation sour stomach sick headache malaria biliousness torpid liver and jaundice. Pills act on liver and digestive organs for perfect assimilation and digestion of food. Price 20 cents per box with money back guarantee. Sold by C. P. Guenther & Co. druggists at Galena avenues and street corner. Daily Journal delivery 10 cents per week.
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