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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1908
Page
2
This entry notes the Freeport Journal receives recognition from the International Typographic Union for employing Union labor in its mechanical departments.
Freeport failed in its bid to host the 1909 Y M C A state convention with Champaign chosen instead. Delegates led by General Secretary Smedley argued for Freeport while noting Springfield raised over 12 000 for state work and foreign missions. The article details convention totals, funded goals, county organization policy, and key staff movements and bequests.
A long string of morning travelers and visitors to Chicago New York Cincinnati and other places is noted. Residents Mrs R W Young Miss Caroline Schroder Miss Angenette Shamnessey and many others are mentioned traveling for business visits or returning home. Local officials and business figures including Judge Heard Col W H Hennick and Dr B A Arnold appear in the record of movements and arrivals.
A brief clothing item states nurse shoes with hand turned soles and rubber heels priced at $1.50 available at the E. & W. Clothing Hour.
85 year old NEBR Braun narrowly escaped suffocation from gas fumes at his daughter Mrs Frank Overdorf’s home in South Chicago. He was revived after medical aid, then moved from Tabita hospital to the home of Louis Kuehner in Freeport where he is recuperating. neighbors note his gradual recovery.
The Stephenson County Democratic Central Committee challenges Republican chair Robert P. Eckert to name a Republican speaker to debate Congressman Henry T. Rainey of Carrollton, Illinois. Eckert calls it a trick and cites campaigns and busy schedules as reasons no response will be issued. Rainey is described as a man of unusual talents, capable of meeting any Republican from Roosevelt down.
Mrs Bridget Burns aged long time resident of Freeport died at St Francis hospital at 10 this morning from dropsy following chronic rheumatism She was born Bridget Dwyer in Ireland and came to the city nearly sixty years ago She survived by four children and was a devout member of St Marys church Her death will be mourned by many friends.
This evening inaugurates a series of talks on illumination by CoA Howe of the telephone company under Freeport Railway Light & Power. The Wilcoxon store room west of the Majestic theatre is secured for the talks tonight tomorrow and Wednesday. Howe is an illumination expert and his address should prove interesting and beneficial.
Capernaum Shrine No. 4 White Shrine of Jerusalem aims to reach four hundred members with about fifteen to twenty candidates slated for Thursday evening. The ceremonial plains are prepared for a fall rite described as a red letter day, with a 4 PM business session and petitions due to the secretary. A dispensation allows ballots at this session. Social hour 6 to 6, supper 6 to 7 80, ceremonial start after.
A St Joseph Mo paper notes Mrs Jessie L Gaynor hosted a party honoring Lola Carrier Worrell of Denver. Worrell, a recognized composer, performed several of her piano solos and songs with self accompanying, praised for modern style and rich harmonies. Her work is seen as having a bright future.
Charges of extortion leveled at Elgin Butter Board of Trade quotation committee for keeping butter at 27 1/2 cents a pound. Charles Potter accuses panel of acting for personal gain while weather, markets, and demand factors were ignored. The dispute risks dissolving the organization that polices butter pricing.
The Elder William Brewater chapter of the D A R plans a November party with details to be decided at a meeting this Friday.
Monday Eastern Star stated communication. Tuesday Freeport Chapter R A M there will be no meeting. Wednesday Freeport Commandery organization for inspection. Thursday Capernaum Shrine fall ceremonial. Friday Excelsior Lodge AF and AM work in MM degree.
Rockford aims to host the next Eastern Star grand lodge after strong local effort and support from Freeport and nearby towns. At Chicago’s latest meeting delegates returned home as executive committee potential selection favors Rockford aided by its active local workers. Mrs Effie M McKindley of Morris Illinois was elected grand worthy matron with Rockford lodges likely to secure regional votes.
A Philadelphia Masonic service marked an unusual observance as Lodge No. A F and A M celebrated its 150th anniversary. Members marched in regalia from the lodge hall to Old Christ Church, a historic occasion first noted when George Washington was among early members in 1778.
Modern Woodmen from across the country will meet in Rockford November 6 for a large rally. Camp 6 will host with delegations from all county camps and other districts. An excellent program and addresses by several enthusiasts are planned, followed by refreshments and a social session.
Moline gears up for the 1809 Owls convention with extensive arrangements for royal entertainment as hundreds of delegates are expected, possibly up to 1000 attendees, for the state meeting to be held next June.
Mrs. Elfeld and the Misses Za non entertain this evening in honor of Miss Emma Zimmerman who will be married Oct. 28.
The EF D D club will meet at Melville Schaub's home tomorrow evening. A card and sewing party is planned for tomorrow afternoon at St Pias hall to benefit St Vincent's orphans' home. Mrs Archibald Youngs hosted the Married Owls for a bridge party Saturday evening.
Freeport High School convened a meeting to reform an athletic association for the coming year. Officers named President Frank Yordy Vice President Harry Heyman Treasurer Lawrence Cooper Secretary John Gray. Rockford High plans two basketball dates with Freeport February 6 and March 6 with Freeport at Rockford. Basket team selections include forwards Harry Heyman and Robert Ulrich center Frank Yordy guards A. Wagner and L. Cooper.
The Trinity church Men's Brotherhood led last night's services in the pastor's absence who preached at Marshalltown. George Albert presided and speakers included O. M. Taylor on Our Church and Our Men Ezra Holtzman on Sunday School and the Men Fred Thomas on Blessings of Christian Life and John Walters on What Christ Is to Men.
Fred Holsinger a machinist was struck over the left eye at the Illinois Central shops on Saturday. The injury is not serious. Herman E Seitz a machinist helper cut the palm of his right hand Saturday afternoon and will be laid up for a few days. Arthur Murray a machinist cut his little finger yesterday morning and will be incapacitated for a few days.
George Ennenga and his son Edwin returned from Chicago Saturday night after meetings with representatives of five K. W. stores. They planned to travel by car but poor roads prevented it. Ennenga, head of the five stores, says spring orders were placed and trade conditions are more favorable now than in some time.
Emil A. Hoefer transfers part lot 2 block 2 Rice eddies to W J Matter for $100. A diphtheria case is reported at Adolph Gieth’s Cottonwood street home. Verna Kleckner from Dr Arnold’s office is ill with a severe cold. The Barker child is kept at home with diphtheria.
The Winter Penn term opens Monday November 9 at the Freeport College of Commerce. The college advertises November as an excellent time to enroll in new courses. A number of new students have already arranged to enroll.
In Sacramento on October 24 Abbie Betts filed for divorce from John W D Betts after a month of marriage begun in a lions den at the state fair. She cites extreme cruelty and seeks to resume her maiden name Abbie Higgins. The wedding, once widely publicized, faced ministerial disapproval until Rev. A R Schumacher of Fair Oaks united the couple.
A regular monthly business meeting of the Epworth League of the First Methodist Church will be in the church parlors at midday. All league members are requested to be present.
Wilbur Cazel of Freeport and Jennie Simitentazen of Chicago Heights, ages 21 and ve Veours respectively, received a marriage license in Chicago on Saturday.
Al Sehmelzie, son of Mr and Mrs George F Schuelzie, has begun duties as a clerk in the shoe department of the BE and W store.
The county court probates the last will of Mrs Harriet R Jones dated June 7 106 leaving the estate to her children and naming daughter Mrs Alice J Wascon executrix Also probated is the will of late Joseph Haller of Breaport leaving property to his wife Mrs Elizabeth Haller who is named executrix
The L N YT club holds a regular meeting at the Y M C A tomorrow night for officer elections. Yesterday afternoon Rev W McCaskill spoke to men and Rev H L Moore spoke to boys. Next Sunday a report from the state convention will be read.
The Lady Maccabees plan a meeting with Mre Schlott tonight at 7 30 PM. The event aims to discuss upcoming activities and coordinate schedules for the group.
Isaac Méyers of Lancaster was driving to town when his horse suddenly collapsed and died this morning in an untimely incident.
Several years have passed and a meeting is expected next Monday with attendees including board of directors John Newman, BE Wood, William McCredie of Elgin, tf. Gutter of De Kalb, M. Long of Greenwood. Arbitration members Edward Davis, A. Nolting, G. F. Oatman of Elgin. J. P. Jounger and D. C. Wolverton of Chicago. Appeal committee F B Cornell and W L Hynes of Elgin. M. Richmond of Rockford. Inspectors John B. Newman, C. H. Potter, D K E Wood and John Crawford of Elgin. W D Collyer, D C Woolverton and J P Younger of Chicago.
At the Majestic today one of the most pathetic stories ever written will be shown Leah the Forsaken is the title and will be area today only It is one of the best acted pictures that the managers have been able to secure The details of the story are so definitely carried out that the story of the piece is at once apparent Tuesday afternoon and evening those who were unable to witness the games between the Cubs and the Tigers in the world's championship series will be afforded a chance to see parts of these games exactly as they were played This is the most remarkable picture of athletic events ever taken Every move of the players in the games is clearly and plainly reproduced.
A Sunday noon street car junction scene amused riders as two dogs fought. A bull dog tackled a smaller dog on the platform, and the conductor finally intervened. The bull dog bit the conductor's hand but the injury was not serious. unlikely he will again attempt to break up a dog fight similarly.
In Rockford UL on October 26 190X Mr and Mrs Benjamin Blakeman observed their sixtieth wedding anniversary They wed in New York and have lived in Rockford since 1856 Their long marriage marks a notable family milestone in the community.
Axel W. Titus has severed his connection with the choir of the First M E church and will continue teaching singing at Mrs Colson's home 138 Douglas avenue.
A newspaper ad offers a free “Complete Handy Atlas of the World” in exchange for the advertisement text, paper name, sender address, and four cents for postage. It lists Scott & Bowne at 409 Pearl Street in New York as the provider.
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