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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1907
Page
4
Tes Maetheetn aka Charles Mead, a farm hand for Henry Strauss five miles from the city, was kicked by a frightened horse while guiding it. He suffered five head lacerations about an inch long and a quarter inch deep plus a severe neck cut. Dr. J. A. Foline dressed the wounds in Freeport.
William Grossle employed at the Stover machine shops was fined 3 dollars and costs by Magistrate Bentley after being charged with assault and battery on Eilert Belkerts. The men, coworkers at the same bench, argued over a window one wanted open and Grossle refused, then struck Belkerts.
Gottlieb Siegenthaler, employed at the Illinois Central roundhouse cinder pit, was seriously hurt last evening when an engine bumped into the one he was under. His left ear was nearly torn off and his right ear was badly cut and bruised. He is under Dr. Fair’s care.
The committee in charge of fresh air children met at the YMCA parlors. Bills were audited and receipts from donations will not cover expenditures. A full report will be published later.
President Holland of the Three I league ordered a temporary truce with the Dubuque Association and adhered to the injunction while seeking legal guidance. He directed the Cedar Rapids team to play the scheduled game tomorrow in the implied settlement.
Freeport friends of Mrs. Mattie Boyle nee Smith daughter of Mrs Martha Smith formerly of this city have received cards announcing her marriage to Mr Greene of the drug firm Truax Greene Co of Chicago which occurred last Wednesday.
Lena H Richards transfers lot 1 block 2 Addams addition to William H Staas for 2000 dollars. John M Ter by sheriff transfers parts of sections 11 and 15 Harlem township to Oscar R Zipf for 4484.56 dollars. Property transferred on certificate of purchase.
The funeral of the late Mrs. Her mina Keil was held from the family residence at 485 Adams street at 1 30 this afternoon and a half hour later from the German Re formed church. Rev. Ernst Traeger officiated and interment was at the city cemetery.
The relatives of Mrs. L. W. Hawken express gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindness during illness and after death, and thank them for the floral tributes.
William F. Goetz an Illinois Central trainman fell in the yards at Dubuque last evening and broke his arm just above the wrist. He went to Freeport to Dr. W. B. Peck who reduced the fracture.
At the county fair this afternoon a race car driven by Harry Shoemaker swerved from its course and struck a tree, causing severe injuries to the driver.
A regular Knights of Columbus meeting concluded with a stag party and smoker following the usual business session.
The John A. Davis post held last evening at their hall. The well attended meeting conducted only the regular routine of business.
Dr. Peck was called to Florence Station this morning to see Henr Bonker who is sick with typhoid fever.
Partially legible OCR shows names like J C Guidin and Anna Ritzman from Orangeville, but the text is fragmentary and lacks a clear event or notice action to summarize.
Richmond resident A D Williams appeals to citizens with weak lungs to use Dr King New Discovery, praising it as the sole remedy meeting the proprietor’s claim. The remedy, marketed to cure coughs and lung ailments such as asthma bronchitis croup and whooping cough, is guaranteed at Joseph Ummert's store with 50 cent and 1 dollar bottles and a free trial bottle available.
Opening of Joe Fifer's dancing school and social at Lexington is scheduled for September 8. The socials will be strictly first class in every respect.
A fragment reports Emerick's Jewelry Store offering a going going and all items at reduced rates as everything must go. Limited details describe a sweeping sale aimed at clearing stock.
Mrs Oyter entertained this afternoon at the hotel of Mrs Ay Ui Thomas in South Missouri. The gathering was announced as a thimble party and lasted from eight to six. Mrs Thomas, guest at Mrs O S Richards’ Grove street home during the summer, will leave for her home this week.
Mr and Mrs Thomas K Hicks of Rockford announce the marriage of their daughter Hazel to Edward Heiliger set for Tuesday evening September 17 at 8 o'clock at the Hicks home.
Social in church parlors planned by First Presbyterian women for Wednesday evening September 4. Menu includes ce créam and cake priced at 16 cents. Proceeds support church activities.
George Keths left for a business trip to Burlington Iowa this morning. Horseshoeing shops will be closed tomorrow afternoon due to the fair. Bloomington Pantagraph notes many residences there lack numbers. Mystic Workers meet this evening. Members planning the Pecanas picnic on September 12 are urged to attend. Frank McCarty, son of Mr and Mrs G G McCarty, recently finished 8th grade at St Mary's Beach and has gone to Dubuque to attend St Joseph's College.
The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. I. L. Qrotzer of 242 Elk Street died shortly after noon today following a three day illness with cholera infantum.
A Washington Star account notes a hostess famed for antiques and a refined tea scene. A debutante, buzzing with youth, receives a cup said to be 150 years old and quips about its longevity, highlighting social contrasts and wit in refined circles.
The Pilgrim warns that covering toy animals with leather skins like chamois calfskin and goatskin risks hidden defects. glue and chalk dust create toxic dust that is inhaled, often causing death after a year of such work. Rubber balloons also emit fumes and solvents during production, with dyes and thinning processes that are poisonous and harmful to workers.
An actor reports receiving an anonymous letter and questions its origin, prompting his wife to react with heightened excitement. The scene centers on intrigue and speculation over the letter’s source.
Local piano tuner J Burdett is accepting orders at Brown & Dollmeyer shop and via telephone. Customers are urged to call for tuning, repairs, and maintenance services.
An old ad promotes Tron Clad school shoes for boys available only at FE. & W price 81 50. It mentions Brown & Dollmeyer as a trusted source for school supplies, dated 8 28.dlw.
Pattison Kryder advertises the best tablets pencils drawing instruments and boards. The Sausage factory at 12450 per pound pork chops and pork roasts priced at 2 tephenson St. 8-28dlw
Two weeks ago a watch was lost or stolen. A reward offered by the Journal for return. The purse containing over $2.00 is mentioned. The notice requests returning at the Journal office. Apply Mrs. R. O, Rowen, Lincoln City, for more details.
Fragmentary notice lists upcoming events and memorial observances at Hastert and Arete venues. Names and dates are unclear in the OCR.
A garbled OCR snippet mentions an address apartment and a street, with partial names and items. It seems to describe a building inquiry or lodging note with unclear references to a street, units, and a person or group. The readable pieces suggest a residence or mailing context rather than an event.
A miscellany notes diverse curiosities from around the world. It mentions Britain owning land in North America and Greenland ice depths, city quirks in New York and Philadelphia, a Goats in Philadelphia tale, a Fall River baby incident, a Ludlow coin find, a Bronx tombstone raffle, and various European and American snatches of news. The item also covers Yale and Harvard reputations in England, Boston land pricing for a tunnel, Kerry Ireland, golf course hazards in London, and Rockville Center fire department notices. It concludes with medical notes on tuberculosis, luxury bathrooms, and street law on automobiles versus pushcarts.
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