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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1908

Page

6

Coming Events List From Freeport News Short Items

Det Joe Fiter s dancing school social on Nov 9 winter term of Freeport Callers of Commerce opens Nov 9 12 Pall ceremonial Freeport s Consistory Navy 0 11 Baseball fair Nov 17 Mia Rose Lutizer Gannan can traito and Chas W Lawyer organist at First Presbyterian church Nov 10 Saongerbund concert and dance Nov K Molders union annul ball at Masonite temple Nov 6 Eiscaped from Joliet Nov 1 Mommy and Himming Bird Nov 16 21 North Bros Nov B Grand military ball at Masonie Sample by Patriarchs Militant Nov 1 Phe Devin Dec 6 f Lyman Howes moving pictures Dec 7 Black Beauty Dec 8 Poor Pike

Joe Fiter Callers of Commerce Navy Mia Rose Lutizer-Gannan Can Traito Chas First Presbyterian Church Molders Joliet Mommy Himming Bird North Bros Masonie Sample Patriarchs Militant Phe “Devin F Lyman Howe Moving

Phantom party at Mrs Brubaker's hosts social circle

About forty guests gathered at Mrs. Howard Brubaker's home for a Phantom party. Prizes in the guessing contest went to Will Gleason, Mrs. Adolph Warner, and Miss Whitlock. A luncheon followed and delighted attendees enjoyed the event.

Howard Brubaker Will Gleason Adolph Warner Mies Whitlock

Elgin Butter Quotation Fight Upholds Price Fix

The Elgin board of trade affirmed its quotation committee as C. S. Kilbourne defended the 27 1/2 cents per pound price. He showed bills and noted New York reports often differ from Elgin, stressing district quality and temporary market weakness. J. P. Younger reported a 6,540 pound sale, mostly to Elgin, with 78 tubs in district, the largest sale recently.

Hlgin Elgin Board of Trade Kilbourne Fox River Butter Company Joseph Newman New York Elgin Newman Chicago J. P. Younger Polo Scioto Mills Monmouth C. S. Kilbourne

Freeport Whist Club Meets Hardenes Tonight

The Freeport Whist club will meet with Mr. and Mrs. W. Harden this evening at six o'clock. Duplicate whist will provide entertainment for the evening.

Freeport Whist Club W. Harden

Ford Gibler Hosts Married Owls For Evening

Mr and Mrs Ford Gibler will entertain the Married Owls at dinner this evening. The remainder of the evening will be spent on bridge.

Mrs. Ford Gibler Bridge

Local News Briefs Include Club Meeting And Talks

The Sons of Veterans meet tonight. Miss Verna Kleckner and Miss Rose Waldecker of Dr Arnold's office are on a short vacation. Farmer David Hildebrand, allegedly stabbed Sunday, is improving. The Ladies Home Missionary Society of First Presbyterian Church hosts its annual church supper Wednesday evening at the church parlors with a free will offering. At 8 pm at Trade's Council hall L. W. Hardy speaks on Socialism. audience questions and a debate challenge will be welcomed.

Verna Kleckner Rose Waldecker Dr. Arnold David Hildebrand Hildebrand Freeport Ladies’ Home Missionary Society First Presbyterian Church L. W. Hardy

Boy's Trick Injures Man On Clark Avenue

A man named Walkerman tripped last night over a wire stretched across a Clark avenue sidewalk by boys. He fell and fractured his left elbow. The note warns such tricks may land some mother's son in jail.

Walkerman Clark Avenue

Ada L Croom Credits New Discovery Cure

Mrs Ada L Croom proprietor of the Croom Hotel Vaughn Mississippi says she suffered months with a severe cough and consumption seemed to grip her until a friend recommended Dr King s New Discovery She used three bottles and was completely cured The remedy is sold at Jos Emmerts drug store 50c and 1 00 Trial bottle free

Ada L. Croom Croom Hotel Vaughn, Miss Dr. King Jos, Emmert

Suit Case or Bag Offer At New Store Ad

Brok hausen hill advertises a new store noting availability of a suit case or bag and inviting calls. The short notice mentions a local retailer and a sales pitch for carry goods.

Brokhausen & Hill

Daily Journal delivery urban service announced

The Daily Journal offers citywide delivery for 10 cents a week, expanding access to readers across the area with affordable pricing and convenient service.

County Cullings from Bolton and Pearl City

From Our Own Correspondent Bolton Oct 25 local notes include moves into parsonage and a farm swap, windmill work, a hunting party recovery, and upcoming Hallowe'en plans. Pearl City Oct 26 drought relief, husking corn, a drug-store resignation, church revivals, a birth, and community visits accompany railway work and a canceled M R I preaching schedule.

Van Brocklins return from Wisconsin visit noted

Mr and Mrs H C Van Brocklin returned from South Wayne Wisconsin last week where they visited friends. B W Janssen received gramophones and will give one to each purchaser who spends $80 on groceries and agrees to buy ten records and ten more in a year. Ben is described as up to date in public dealings. A nice shower on Sunday was noted and expected to do good.

H. C. van Brocklin South Wayne Wis B. W. Janssen Ben

Warren Daily News Highlights and Local Visits

The Warren column notes the looming political suspense with voters awaiting results and hopes for qualified leaders. Frank Matson and wife visit the Mound en route to California. Mrs. Charles Richardson dies, survived by husband, four children, and her Chicago-born father Rev. Pooly. preparations for a Chicago Old Peoples Home benefit are reported. Colonel Classon’s health improves as he returns home. others visiting relatives include Mrs. Barmaster, Joe Wallace, Fred Keast, and Mrs. Van Horn. Druggist Gillette heads to South Dakota. visits extend to New York state and Nera over Sunday.

Warren Frank Matson Mound California Charles Richardson Robert Pooly Chicago M. M Foster New York State Colonel Classon Barmaster Gratiot Fred Barmaster Joe Wallace Fred Keast Texas Gillette South Dakota John van Horn Nera

Republican rally draws crowd with Hodson and Ekert speakers

Piero Our One Correspondent reports a full hall at the Republican rally last Wednesday night with Judge Hodson of Galena and R. P. Ekert of Freeport speaking. The Davis band played and Edith Mugre visited Be ld, Wis. Niles Eade traveled to South Dakota for land, C J Sciljiequist called on Clinton in Town, and Robert Martin and wife of Ne- remained in town.

Piero J Davis Judge Hodson Galena R. P.ekert Freeport Davis Edith Mugre Beld Wis Niles Eade South Dakota C. J. Sciljiequist Clinton Robert Martin

Political Notes and Community Updates in Nebraska

Nebraska residents prepare for the November 3 election at Cotnell hall with polls open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. W A Stevens Republican candidate for circuit clerk visited town, as did C D Cramer of Freeport and others. The new fire wagon is completed and ready for business. Local social notes include visits by Mrs. Fred Alberstett and Clarence Briggs to Chicago and Masonic meetings, a W C T U mothers meeting at 2:30 p.m. in the Methodist church, and various town visitors from Beloit, Chicago, and Freeport. The Davis band performed in Dakota and travels to Rock on Thursday.

Braska Orange McDonald Cotnell Hall W. A. Stevens C. D. Cramer Freeport Slack Jay Reddy Lloyd Stabeck Rockford Council Hall Edward Degunther B. B. Dye Works Fred. Alberstett Grand Lodge Eastern Star Chicago Davis Lodge Clarence Briggs Masonic Grand Lodge John Mullarky Shannon John Schmitt Raymond Meier Methodist Arnsmeier John H. Johnson Iver Olson Beloit Dejruis L. Mack Davis Band Dakota Rock Travel

Orangeville Notes and Local Mishap Report

From Our Own Correspondent Orangeville Oct 26 Rev J A Cercle and wife arrived from Apple River A N Zimmerman injured in a runaway while unloading the Cercle household goods He suffered a deep gash to the head and bruises the organ and cookstove were destroyed Zimmerman expected to recover soon Mrs Mary Anne returned from the west Mrs James Musser of Freeport visited Also several residents traveled to South Dakota Chicago Springfield and Freeport for events and gatherings local names include Nolf La Borde Culver Kells Wagner Chambers Evans Brookmann Aykes Wessels Coffman and Dilly among others

fFrrom Orangeville J. A. Cercle Apple River A. N. Zimmerman Cercle Mary Anne West James Musser Freeport C. C. Nolf South Dakota Fannie Bolton Helen Bolender D. D. la Borde Chicago Eastern Star Edgar Kells Winslow George Wagner Monroe Helen Chambers Dr. Daly Floyd Wagner Kansas J. A. la Borde Grand Lodge of Knights of Pythias Springfield Culver Lutheran Synod Dixon John Barnes Alabama

Local Notes From Kleroy and Nearby Areas

From Our Own Correspondent Oct 25 Lena visitors include Mrs M E B Evans with daughter Mrs C Daughenbaugh and Mrs F H Biesemeier relatives in Lena Isabel Davis of East Dubuque returned home after visiting J R Wagner and wife Victoria Moore rode to Freeport Elsie Hartman of Freeport visiting Martin Shippee Preaching at U B church Sunday night Mrs Perry Wikey visiting sister Mrs Ervin Richard Gordon Bennett visit Freeport J W Mideke spent time with daughter Mrs B E Donner at Apple River Cal Young of South Dakota called on old friends Sabina Beck of Freeport visited Z T Turner and family

Bolton W. R. Young Palatine Frank Wizizard Argyle Wis Edwin Aspinwall Aspinwall Pear City W. H. Meyers Thomas Liggitt Freeport Sarah Miller Elgin Great Western Pearl City W. Meyers Loran RK. W. Janssen Lewis Walbaum German Valley Hallowe'en Addie Kyle Paul Ligent W.C.T. A. and Ladies’ Aid Society Nellie Mack John Sheets South Dakota W. of. Brandt Chicago George Allman W. J. Brandt Joseph Phillips BE. O. Peck August Luettig Julien A. Kredburo John Wendt T. O Musser Anna Schmertman Florence Opera House Carpenter Carpenter's Orchestra North Hampton Samuel Bogenrief Kimwood Neb Peter Yeager Kent Catherine Bogenvier Ora Schreiber Dundee Iowa J. BK. Snow The Brethren Church Roger Mt. Morris M. Ri Feldwish George Baumgartner Burwell IE. M. Clorfelter Hazel Terry John F. Mishler Springfield K. of P. Grand Lodge U. S Thomas Ditzler Lutheran Synod Dixon Fred Meyers Fern Shank William Yeager Benton Minn Emmett Clara Derr Phillip Aspinwall Berum D. L. Mitchell Henry Kuhlemeyer South Main Street Chicago & Great Western Railroad Joseph Doerr Pond Creek Oklahoma G. W. Dow Riceville Town Kleroy M. EB. Evans C. Daughenbaugh Lena F. H. Biesemeier N. Amendt Rock Run Isabel Davis East Dubuque J R. Wagner Victoria Moore Elsie Hartman Martin Shippee U. B Perry Wikey Ervin Richard Gordon Bennett J. WH. Mideke Donner Apple River Cal, Young Sabina Beck Turner and Family

Centennial News Notes and Local Visits

Centurion report from Centennial records a visit by S Hoefer of Freeport on Friday. Mrs Palker of Elizabeth guests, Mrs Bushman and Amelia Woertner stay with relatives. Martha Bush did dressmaking at Bechtold’s. Milton McIlennan’s surprise visit included a lunch. Bubb’s Grove school ends term for a few weeks. Miss Miester returns home to Kent. Mr and Mrs Eichmeier of Charles City Iowa spend a week with locals.

S. Hoefer Freeport Mrs. Palker Elizabeth Mrs. Bushman Amelia Woertner Martha Bush Mrnday Miester Kent Sidturday Eichmeier Charles City Iowa

Local rallies and visits noted at Florence and Everts

Our Own Correspondent reports Mr and Mrs Louis Otto returning from Kansas after a month away. Republicans plan a rally at the M W A ball Tuesday night while Democrats rally at the hall Thursday. Lillian Seyfarth spends vacation at home. Henry Otto was in Forreston on business. Otto attended the Democratic rally at Silver Creek town hall last Thursday. Philip Michael lists travel information for south trips. Freor Our Own Correspondent notes Everts events with Mr Brokhauren.

Ifron Florence Station Louis Otto Kansas Hall Lillian Seyfarth Henry Otto Forreston Otto Silver Creek Town Hall South Philip Michael

Hallowe'en Social Planned at Pleasant Spring School

Our Own Correspondent reports rain arriving at Lancaster Center. The Pleasant Spring school will host a Hallowe'en social Friday evening Oct 30 with invites extended to all. Mentions Mr Henry Burk's trip to town and Miss Mabelle Bair of Freeport visiting Mr and Mrs R W Smith.

Lrom Lancaster Center Pleasant Spring School Henry Burk Mabelle Bair Freeport R W. Smith

Springman sale set for Friday near Harlem Corners

Harlem Corners Oct. 26 Several from here will attend the Springman sale on Friday Oct 30. Peter McGurk has completed a new hog house and corn crib. Miss Elsie Backus spent Sunday with Win Wagner and family. Frank Harris and RR Rosenstiel were Freeport visitors Saturday. Clarence Rosenstiel spent Sunday with friends in Pecatonica.

Harlem Corners Peter McGurk Elsie Backus Win. Wagner Frank Harris RR. Rosenstiel Clarence Rosenstiel Pecatonica

Raincoats priced for those who need them

One Raincoats are rain proof and prices in reach of those who need them. Brokhausen Hill, '10-230 in "It is no use advertising unless you have the goods, but it is no use having the goods unless you advertise.'

Brokhausen & Hill

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