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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Sep 05, 1908

Page

4

Bishop Preaches at Riverside Park Camp Meeting

Riverside Park hosts Sept 5 religious camp service with W Storkmann from Ashton preaching on living in God's light and blood of Jesus. Bishop Breyfogel leads afternoon Luke 10:28 sermon and calls for consecration as hundreds witness surrender. Language services by Niensted and Feucht noted. Bishop to preach again Saturday and Sunday full schedule planned. Visitors from various districts join, male quartet and chorus highlight Sunday service.

Riverside Park God W. Storkmann Ashton Jesus W. Albrecht Breyfogel Niensted Monroe Wis Feucht Mt. Carroll People of God Michael Afolkey Riverside

Personal Record Roundup of Local Travel and Visits

Scioto Mills resident J H Britt attended a Freeport event while Mrs D O Clark traveled to Rockford. Dozens of residents, including Irene Baltzer and Kate Flanagan, journeyed to Chicago and other cities for visits and weekend plans across Wisconsin, Illinois, and Ohio.

J. H. Britt Scioto Mills D. O. Clark Rockford H. A. Hillmer Ridott Leslie Clark Pecatonica Irene Baltzer Orangeville Dr. Kober Winlow Sadie Sheetz Wisconsin Kate Flanagan Chicago

Engineer Killed In Wreck At Langley Switch

Sterling Sept 5 Freight train 866 on the Peoria Sterling branch of the Chicago and North Western wrecked yesterday at Langley where it ran into an open switch. Engineer Edward Harter of Belvidere was killed instantly and Fireman Will Hensel and Brakeman John Fisher, both of Belvidere, were severely injured.

Sterling, Hl Peoria-Sterling Chicago and Northwestern Langley Edward Harter Belvidere Will Hensel John Fisher

Licensed to Wed Elmer Cate Mabel Crocker and more couples

Marriage license records show Elmer D. Cate of Belleville Wisconsin and Mabel Crocker of the same 35, James E. Randall of Roscoe Til 28, Myrtle F. Ackerson of Sanona New York 31.

Elmer D. Cate Belleville Wis Mabel Crocker Same James E. Randall Roscoe, Til Myrtle F. Ackerson Sanona N. Y

Local Labor Day notices span Freeport area events

Local items report Labor Day closures and events across Freeport and Ogle county. Activities include women’s auxiliary meetings, a Lexington hall prize chance, school principal election, church envelopes, Labor Day sports prizes, a card party, and temple rehearsals. Also noted are a sister’s wedding, a downtown medical incident, rentals, King’s Daughters circles, St. Mary’s school reopening, and college enrollment plans ahead of Labor Day.

Joe Fifer Lexington Hall Hugh McIntyre Adeline Ogle County First Presbyterian Church J. H. Tandy & Co Freeport Camp G. Hall Husn ‘Temple Globe Hall

Trials Before Board Review Remove Estate Tax Claim

This morning two trials before the board of review addressed tax issues. A claim against the George Mynard estate for illegal assessment was proven invalid and withdrawn. The Globe hospital case showed charitable work exceeding five percent, exempting it from taxation, and the board acted accordingly.

Board of Review George Mynard Globe Hospital The Globe

Mrs Addams Wins Freeport Carpet Sweeper

Mrs M Addams of No 3 Elk Street Freeport won a carpet sweeper from Freeport Hardware Co. The globe puzzle had 1623 nails and her guess 1620. The contest result will be announced in local papers on Wednesday Sept 9.

M. Addams Elk Street Freeport Freeport Hardware Co

Son announces transfer to Memphis by Illinois Central

Wm. A. Kintzel receives a card from his son Charles announcing arrival in Memphis Tennessee. He has been transferred from the Chicago office by the Illinois Central railroad company to a Memphis position as a promotion.

Memphis Wm. A. Kintzel Charles Tenn Illinois Central Railroad Company Chicago

Punishment Came Quickly For Teen Horse Thieves

Beloit Wisconsin September 6 three boys about sixteen Orville James Churchill and Otto Schultz would be Jesse James style would be horse thieves who stole three horses and began a westward trek Tuesday night were sent to the reform school yesterday.

Beloit Wis Orville James Churchill Otto Schultz Jesse James Reform School

September Board of Supervisors Meeting Postponed

The September meeting of the board of supervisors will begin Tuesday due to Labor Day. Regularly held on Monday, the session has been postponed one day.

Board of Supervisors

Co operative Movement Aims Big Workingman Store

A well defined movement to establish a large co operative workingman store is said to be under consideration among the thousands of maploves of the Ulingis Central railway in this city.

Ulingis Central

Bucklen's Arnica Salve Praised as Ulcer Remedy

J C Goodwin of Reidsville North Carolina says Bucklen's Arnica Salve is a sure-enough knocker for ulcers. He reports a bad ulcer on his leg last summer healed in a few rounds with no scar. Guaranteed for piles sores burns etc. 25 cents at Jos Emmert's drug store.

J. C. Goodwin Reidsville N. C Bucklen Jos. Emmert’s

Notifying Office About Irregular Newspaper Delivery

Patrons who do not receive their paper regularly are asked to inform the office. The notice requests readers to report missed deliveries to ensure timely service and proper redistribution.

Farewell Party for Miss Carrie Stefert at Rawleighs

Social circles gather twenty five young ladies from W T Rawleigh Medical company for a farewell honoring Miss Carrie Stefert. Guests enjoyed pink and white decor, games, piano and vocal selections, with gifts of coral necklace and brooch, plus a valuable company gift. Miss Stefert leaves for Cornell in Mt Vernon Town on September 12 to pursue college life for the next few years.

W. T. Rawleigh Medical Company Carrie Stefert Mia Mabel Rawleigh Miller Vorta M. Walker State Street Miks Dawson Miss Bastian Doris Boedecker Barnes Slefert Rawleigh's Lfe Cornell Mt. Vernon

Freeport Recital by William Ashley Ropps at Masonic Temple

Freeport music lovers are urged to attend a Tuesday evening recital at the Masonic Temple on Sept 8 at 8 15 led by William Ashley Ropps a noted New York City baritone. The program promises intensity and brilliancy with works by Schumann Wagner Leoncavallo Bizet and others. Admission 50 cents tickets at Bengstons jewelry store.

Freeport Masonic Temple William Ashley Ropps New York City Ropps New York

Social Notes Honoraries and Gatherings Across Town

Miss Helen DeJongh hosted about twenty friends at a hard time party in honor of Harry and Wallace Werrick of Beloit. Games followed and guests departed late. Mrs R G Thompson on Douglas Avenue entertained several ladies in honor of Miss Frances Sheehan from Omaha with a social evening and refreshments.

Helen DeJongh Harry and Wallace Werrick Beloit R. G. Thompson Douglas Avenue Frances Sheehan Omaha

Farewell for S. R. Smith in Rockford Legion

S. R. Smith, longtime district manager for National Protection Legion, leaves for Oklahoma to take a state post. A farewell was held in the K of P hall with about seventy five local members and Rockford delegates attending. A. W. Harker, George R. West and Smith spoke, followed by refreshments and dancing. Smith will move next week, with Harry Price succeeding him in Freeport and Seeley & Price forming a new firm to oversee eleven northern Oklahoma counties.

National Protective Legon Gous Oklahoma Smith National Protection Legion Waa George Wasingston Legion K. of P. Hall Rockford A. W. Harker Seeley & Price Seeley Mr. Price

Market Report From Chicago and Union Stock Yards

Closing board of trade quotations show Dec wheat at 97 cents, Dec corn at 6.75, Dec oats at 4.14, Jan pork at 16.30, Jan lard 9.47, Jan rib 5.42. Union stock yards reports include cattle 5,000 and steady with ranges from 3.60 to 7.55 for beeves, feeders 2.60 to 4.45, cows and heifers 1.70 to 5.70, hogs 1000 barely steady with 6.30 to 7.05, sheep 1,500 steady 2.15 to 4.20.

The Associated Press Chicago Board of Trade Union Stock Yards

Dixon Pastor Edward C Sickles Dies After 33 Years Here

Rev Edward C Sickles D D longtime pastor of the Presbyterian church in Dixon Newfoundland died at his residence aged years He had served the church in Dixon for thirty three years and was a Hanover and Princeton graduate.

Dixon, NL Edward C. Sickles D. D Presbyterian Church Hanover Princeton

The Knock-out Blow and Golden Medical Discovery Ad

A promotional sketch extols the knock-out blow of boxing lore and markets Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery for digestive and catarrhal cures. It claims the remedy treats indigestion liver and blood issues, and offers free booklets and medical adviser literature upon request.

Corbett Pierce Howe R.V. Pierce Buffalo N. Y Dr. Pierce

Fall term opens and events listed at Freeport

Coming events include Fall term at Freeport College of Commerce on Sept 7 Labor Day at Highland Park Fra ternal Tribunes dance and card party Lexington hall Sept 7 October 12 fall ceremonial D K A O K Empire Stock Co one week Sept 8 Patton in The Blockhead Sept 10 As Told in the Hills Sept 16 The Yankee Doodle Boys Sept 28 Harvey Dramatic Co one week Suits pressed 60c at Malle's Galena and Van Buren merente

W. J. Young & Co C. Taggart Catherine Ryan Louella Clark Edna Harlocker Irma Ohlendorf Fava Webb Cora Matter Ruth Austin Ruth Collins Marjorie Verbeck Miss Davis I. M. Bucks A. J. O'Neill E. M. Briggs Raymond Stewart Geo. Burkhart Luther Turner Freeport College of Commerce Highland Park Lexington Hall D. O K. K Malle’s Galena van Buren Merente

Stephenson County assesses animals for taxation figures

The board of review presents taxation figures for Stephenson County showing horses 14 450 cattle 41 275 mules 144 sheep 11 642 hogs 31 690.

Board of Review Stephenson County

Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad with Ohio Notary Claim

Frank J Cheney of Toledo Ohio swears his firm will pay one hundred dollars for every catarrh case cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Notary A W Gleason authenticates on December 8. The remedy is taken internally and claims to affect the blood and mucous membranes. Sold by druggists for 76 cents. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation.

State OF Ohio Orry Toledo Sugar County Frank J. Cheney F. J. Cheney & Co Hall Frank J.cheney A. W.gleason Cheney & CO Ohio Hail

Free paper pickup offered by New 805 Blue

Notice states that if you telephone New 805 Blue, your waste paper will be called for and hauled away free of charge by N-Edit.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Wm. A. Rogers C. W. Harden Stephenson St Jlatt Eeans Freeport Loan Co Stephenson Street MR. Breyfugel Clem Heren Dubuque Labor Day Maud Desmond Kila Smith Aurora Mrs A. M. Smith Bert Crockett Gust Richter Points Michigan Walter D. Mack Cleveland B. M. Chapman Peoria Lee A. Hibbard M. J. Smith Clinton Porter Stover Mary Karn Clarence James Madison Frank Lohr Clara Winger KE. W. Botder Edna Vera Pueblo Col Cummisford Monterey Street H. M. Gribritz Herman Suhr William Koch Chicgo A. Long Mary Martha Flannagan Martin Flannagan St. Navier’s Academy Paul Lahr Sabetha Kan Robert W. Smith Lancaster Township Samuel Smith Rock Uh Louis Dickes Katharine Dicker Pittsburg Dickes Pennsylvania N. J. Jury Huron Orange Judd E. J. Yungeblut H. A. Yungeblut M. V. B. Elson Miss Maud Elson Portland Woman's Auxiliary Evernoon H. Ben T. A. Pettepiece B. A. Arnold Egdorf Shannon Belle Bistline Winneshiek Street King’s Daughters John Burrell Janesen High Street St. Mary’s School Winslow Register G. E. Harvell Bankers’ Reserve Life Association Winslow Miss Stefert Grenadiers Robert Schumann Eugen Halle Eugen Ankle Opern Pagliacci R. Leoncavallo Tannhhaeuser R. Wagner Garden of Kami Amy Woodforde Finden Torreador George Bizet Social Notes S. R. Smith Dixon Pastor Grand Opera House High Glass Master Safe Boston Journal Proplus Carroll St Phon J. W. Karcher Homer @t Weld Stephenson St Stephenson St. Ld E. Raether Monrose North Gelong Ave J. L. Patterson Ideal School I. Ag Petit Galgna St Edw. Allington, Jr Freeport, Ill Phonographs Records Needles the Cable Co. Pianos Geo. A. Stemm Galena St. Opp. N. Y. House Prof. Raines W.j.young & Co Opp Walton Neph Clothing Department
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