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Freeport Journal-Standard from Freeport, Illinois • Page 15

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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15,1939 THE FREEPORT PHONE TOim WANT AOf PAGE FIFTEEN SPLAN FOR REFEREDUM OIJSTKII IMlfcSIIlKNT OF U. A. W. SKCKKT BALLOT IN RADIO SPEECH Detroit, Feb 15 --A proposal bv Homer Martin that (secret ballot ri-lprwidurn be held to determine the leadership of the United Auto Workers union within the framework of the C. I.

O. was re- Jectitl by hl opponents today. In nwttlnK the proposal In a radio Martin denied he was opposed to the C. I. O.

and that the ballot take this form: "I favor an autonomous inlvr- ufflllatlon with the C. 1. O. and the affllltion witli Uw C. I.

O. and the other international unions affiliated, under the leaderhhip of J. Thomas or Homer Martin (vote lor one)." Martin bald that if Thoma-s, head of the C. I -endorsed, faction In the A. W.

A did not accept the offer by the end of the week he would seek referendum "by legal Thoma, however, hald almost Immediately that he had no Intention of accepting Martin's proposal "The -DOLLAR DAY SPECIALS DRESSES $4.95 $9.95 Value. rnwnbenfhlp haw been conducting a leferendum for the liut weeks." he declared. "That referendum Ifi almost eim- plctcd," Tiiornah wid "It that localh with membership of 280,341 have voted for the U. A A-C. I.

O. and Its wn.sLllulloiwJ rnwjorlty a i i executive board LocuLs with meinljei- fillip of some 30,000 have voted loi Martin Tomorrow In Dullar I DEATHS 'GENTLEMEN'S NIGHT" PROGRAM IS ATTENDED BV GROUP OF 130 PERSONS Broken Sizes In Teal, Wine. Black and Blue ELITE SMART SHOP "btle Without Extravagance" HOTEL FREEPORT BLDG. Here it is, our last offer of 1938 Wallpaper Leftovers at such a low pfice that everybody can clean up and paper their rooms, at very low cost. Buy now and save.

9 Single Rolls Wall, 4 Single Rolls Ceiling, 18 yds. Border, Only, Bdle. $1.00 PHONE MAIN 3253 BADGER PAINT CIGANEK'S PRODUCTS WALLPAPER--HOUSEWARES--LINOLEUMS 128 East Stcpbensoti Street We will make a "RED LETTER DAI'" in your economy program. Wide offerings of new fresh merchandise at lowest prices throughout the store. 81x99 SHEET 42 or 45 x36 CASE Good Sl.OO quality sheet and 25c value case.

Best Silver Star Combination--1 Sheet and 1 Case; Both for 22x42 In. CHENILLE RUGS Choice of colors in a beautiful heavy bodied, serviceable rug. Limited quantity. Choice--each $1.00 DOLLAR RACK and Children's SILK DRESSES, HOSTESS COATS, etc. Values to $5.95.

CHOICE--Each $1.00 GOODBYE CHOICE OF HOUSE: and Women's. COATS! 4 fltl $5 00 $9.00 Md 72xM PART WOOL BLANKETS 4 beautiful plaid patterns, sateen bound. dTO Best goods. Day only PURE LINEN TOWELING 22c value. Limited quality.

All wanted Yds. colons in borders for 6 CHOICE OF 25 BLANKET BATHROBES Warm, and nice looking. Values to $2.39. Sires to M. Choice, each $1.00 BOYS' SUITS Featuring sizes 1 to 6 vrs.

Knits, cordnroys and broadcloths included. $1.00 SI 69c GIRLS' SCHOOL DRESSES Clearance of broken lots of oar Dresses included. Sizes I to 3--3 to 6x and 7 to 14 vrs. A for Dollar Dav only 59c 2 fw $1.00 WHAT'S THIS? Rummage Counter Containing Most Anything! Wait on yourself! can't pat op ouch of a selling talk at this price. Your choice--each 9c BRASSIERES--CORSELETTES A Big Group at Closcoot I5e Items A M-M Goods 19c 69e GIRDLES $1.29 BATH TOWELS Quite an assortment of 35c goods, slifhlly soiled at the foM.

Large and tor Your Choirr GOLDEN STAR PRINTS I-or Rnprries. Comforters--the eavml of any Xfc prtaL Beaa- pattenw. Larice or small designs. Light or dark. Yard Yard Kia.

Tape Sr Bolt. WOMEN'S WASH FROCKS Annonncjnr the creatioB of Dren Depi." QvaMty an4 to SM9 kvt detail. See them! Chokr 19c SLIPS--Choice of taffetas SIMM 32 to to $1.9. knitn. AD rtrles.

$1.00 FREE HOSIERY! inlrndurr Nev Ram SNk FRET, with UomanX MJS and pjtT OXLY WINTER UNDERWEAR WINTER NIGHTWEAR Fnr Men. Day Otfif-- orr CURTAINS--PANELS rffwlv fj" CHOKE SWEATERS--SKIRTS" SKlltTS 8WBA1 $1.00 BABY DRESSES--RO Drpt. $1.00 Williams Beekmire Polo, Feb. 15 --Approximately one hundred and thirty a- tended the annual night" held by the members of the Polo Woman's club in the basement of the town hall Ia.st evening A dinner wa.s which was preceded by the group ringing the Doxology. Mrs D.

A Stenmark. prer-ucy-nt of the local club, presided at the program which followed the A quartet comprised of MJ.V Rose and the Marian Clothier, Kathleen Myers and Roberta Moore, accompanied at tne piano by Rose, gave a. group ol selections after -which Mr.s stt-n- mark introduced the guest of the evening. B. J.

Franzer. principal of the Dixon high 1 who spoke on "What Price, Democracy?" Another group of numbers ihe string quartet and group of "America" concluded the program Mr and Mri. Hugn Allen, of Mt Moms, were out of town Mrs Allen is president of tne 13th district of Women's clubs Industrial League Holds Banquet Over one hundred gucit- wore present at tne a a "Ladies night sponsored by the Polo Civic IHGUS- tna! league which was heia at the W. R. C.

hall A 8:30 o'clock dinner f-erved by members of the corps curing which time music waa fumi-shea by the Methodist Surdav school orchestra. Dunns; the short bufifips? session which followed the dinner with G. C. president of league, presiding, it was decided that the league sponsor the local bo; scout work for the coming year and that they entertain the hieh basketball team at a banquet on a date to be named later. The program of the evening began with an address of we.coiie to the ladies by Rev.

C. D. Kamme3er which was responded to by Mrs A Stenmark preiident of the Polo Woman's club Miss Margaret Ripplinger. contralto of Oregon, then presented a solo after which Rev H. Hightower.

pastor of tne Lut eran church, guest speaker of the evening, spoke on "If Abraham Lincoln Lived in Our Day." A vocal solo by Richard Hfdnck and a duet by Miss Ripplmger ar.c Mr. Hednck accompanied at the piano by Virgil Waterbury, concluded the program. The Buffalo township election will be held Wednesday. April 4 Petition No. 1 bearing the names o' Horror Sweet for commissioner of h.

i- ways. and Mrs. Eleanor i i and Robert Copenhaver for horary trustees, has been filed with John Yeakel. town clerk. District Church Meeting Held A diitnct meeting of several neighboring Lutheran churches was held at the local church with Rev.

C. Lewis, of Pa. bringing the message The purpose of the meeting was to more outline the five year program of the parish and church school board. John Kllbrldic Mrs John Klibridge, of 629 Oiln street, paswd away about 1.40 o'clock thib morning In a Free- jj'iil hospital following an Jllriess of pneumonia Mrw Kilbrldge, formerly Miss Mary Bridget Harold, was born In Tieland and came to country ubout i years ago. Besides her I i i sin- leaves three children, Lift Catherine and Mrs.

Drlrikmeler, all of Freeport. 'J'lie lurjora) will be held Friday morning, at 9 o'clock from the Sfliwarz Funeral home, with swat St Catherine's church at o'dock, Rev. Father Kennedy a i the mass. Interment i be made in St. Mary's cemetry i Thu rosary will be recited Thursday at 7:30 o'clock at the I luneral home.

Mrv Mary MarUla Kauffmaa Mrs Mary Manila Kauffman, 93, widow of the late Samuel KauJf- man, ditd Tuesday afternoon In a Preeport hospital following an extended illness. Mrs Kauffman was horn in Silver Creek township August 4, 1P.55, the daughter of John and Jane Frihbie. She was in marriage December 22, 1934 to Samuol Kauffmaii, who March 21, 1935. The couple their golden wedding ry about years ago hasband. two children hr-r in death She is sur- vr.

ti ov a number of nieces and will be held at 2 o't'ock Tliur.sday afternoon from uie Eicnmeier Becker funeral honu; H. Gable, of Fiorf-nce S'ation, will officiate and buna! be mace In Crane's Grove cemetery. John Callahan, Elizabeth Galena, 111 Feb 15--John Callahan yestprday at his home in Eluabeth township after a short ill- He was born Goilford June 13 1363, and lived in Galena until he was 10 years oid, when he moved to the farm in Elizabeth township where he lived until his death He married 43 vears ago to Mar. Levins at St. Michael Catho- rhurch.

Galena. He is survived by his widow, three sons, Cecil and Frank, at home and Clarence, of Chicago; one granddaughter Joan Marie, of Chicago. Funeral services will be held Thursday morning at 8:30 from the family home to Si Michael's Catholic, churrh Galena, at 9 30. Interment wiii be made the family lot St Micnael cemetery. Samuel Mitchell, formerly of Mt.

Carroll Mt Feb 15--Samuel Mrxrheii. a r.a::ve of this city, died Monday hi. home in Spokane. following an Illness of a ear. A Mrs.

Eflie Zillhart. of Mr has sone to Spokane to af end funeral services which will be held in that, city OnJy other immediate 5unror the widow, the Eunice Deeds of Mt. Final nt.es will be held Thurs- da-. Mr Micohell left Mt Carroll when he vra.s 22 years old and went to Superior, Wis, later going tc Spokane. Wilheltn Janicke.

Red Oak Wilhelm Janscse. 74. who on a farm two and one-half r.orth-s-esT, of Red Oak. passed away Tuesday night at 10 o'clock at his rome after having been ill several month 1 Funeral sen-ices will be held Friday afternoon 1 o'clock, at the home. Rev John Bruce, of Freeport officiating.

Interment will be mace in the cemetery near the Richland Methodist church. Mr. Janicke was bom March 6. 1S64. ai Xew Langso.

Germany, the of Marf.n D. and Fredencka Janicke. and came to the United States ir. December. 1886.

He located ncur Orangevlllc, Mn county, but 1W)2 hud made his home near Red Oak Mr. Janlck'; was united in mar- riajje to Dorothea Reuber on S-pt 24. 1887. at Monroe, To i i union were born eight children, i of whom, with their moth-r, They arc' Mrb Frlr-da Tait, ol Ko' Falls, III Charles E. Freeport, Wilhclm, Jr of K'-u'-i.

Mrfc Mabel Buajahn. of Pltuvllle, Emll Janltkf. home. He leaves two brolhfis, Julius Janicke, of Buena Vihta, 111 and Cnrl Janicke, of nine grandchildren and two great- grandchildren. American Leglin post of Mt.

Carroll a'-tx-fl a.s pallbuar'TS They were hdwlji Phillips, Kber Patt'-rsou, Williiim Uerk.strchber, Prehton Ivey and Lee Hannes. Mm. Luanda f.iittf, Galena a lit Feb 15- Funeral wr- lor Lu inda Edijc. 85, who 'JlfJ Monday at 8:30 at the iT her daughter. Mrfc.

Josc- Vipond, In Scales Mound, were iielr) at 2 'i afU-rnoon Hi Mrs The Rev Br-thardfl a and intw- rrient wa.s made in the Mound at pr-r cwt. They were Chester Whites. Two o'lu-r Stcplu-ivhon county rejjorU'd Die latter part of laM w.e"k, Included 58 head from the Huneke farm that $7 15 per wt without and ill head ol Hampshire's M-nt in bv Albert HJIX-, Lena, that at $8'J'j per ewt. The Huneke drove 309 poujidA head and me price one of the high ons on day they were here for fitock of extreme welghtf. Chicago hlghcfct point on Monday of this week early last November with extreme top sales at the mark.

Tomorrow In Dull.ir HTAINH YIKLI TO WATER Soak washable materials slnintd by contact with meat In cold water. then wash In cold water and a bland soap. Mrs. Shippy, Oranyevllle, HI Feb. 15 --Mrs Charles Snippy, 93, died at 6 30 o'clock evening at the home of her daughter, Mrb Elmer Stikf Mary Ann Shippy wae bom Oct.

19, 1845, in Delaware county, Ohio, the daughter of Mr. and Mrb Abraham Cole She was married July 4, 1365, to Charles Shippy, deceased, a veteran of the Union army in the Civil war. Surviving are a son, Luther Shippy, Cedarvllle, and a daughter, Mn, Stikes Funeral will be held Friday rnornm? at 10 o'clock at the Bunngton funeral home. Orange- vine, and at 10 30 o'clock at rhe United Brethren church, McConnell, Rev Beck, of Davis, officiating Interment will be made in McConnell cpmetery. Friends ma; call at tne funeral home until 10 o'clock Friday morning.

Woker, Pearl City Pearl Citv, Feb 15 a former resident of tr.j community, passed a-xay lait evening at his home in Peoria, deatn i pneumonia Lester Woker was the of Louii Woker, of Kent township, a was born at Thorp. Wit June 23 1903. Hr- is survived by hLs a little daughter of ninp mother and t-io brothers, Warren and Norman Woker of Pearl City Tne body be brought to the home of his mot-her Thursday evening and funeral will be held Friday morning at 9 30 at the home and at JO o'clock at thc- Methodis" church of Pearl City Rev A OtiLs officiating a.s- iibted by Rev. Berr.hard Interment will be made in Grace Methodist cemetery. Mrs Louis Woker and Warrer and Norman Woker have been at Ea.5t Peona for several davs.

Mr. 1 had an Invalid for fivp- voarh after she fell and broke a. hip. Sne i.s survived by her daughter, -on S-im Edge, of Bluf Kiv-f-r, urandr-hlldrfjn. six and one sister, Mr-.

Nr of Cherokee, Iowa De Walter, Mt. Carroll Mt I Feb. 15--Final ntf- for Charles DI Walter who died Sun-Jay morning in the Charles Walter horn" in Woodland town- v.rre held Thursday afternoon i Rr Dolbeer, pastor of thr- Lu'heran church, assisted by the R'-v j. retired a pastor in charge. Burial marJf- Oak Hill cemetery wre Russell Carson a Mvrnicp Johnson.

Jonn and Eurrel! Kopper- noll. William E. Binkley, Harper William E. Bir.kley, 65. of Harper died at 12 50 clock this morning in a Freeport hospnal He was borr.

near Lanark Jar.uarj' 25. 1374, the son of Emanue! ar.c Elizabeth Bir.l-:- and was unr.ec. in manage to Cora Manning February 13. 1900 He his widow, one son. Milford, of Freeport three Mrs Emma.

Bloyer. of la Mrs Rilla Morgan, of Sunnysice. Wash Mrs. Margaret Cheeseman. of Shannon, two brothers John H.

of Freeport and George of Stock-on. Mr was a blacksmith ar.d wagon maker and for a time employed at the Henney company in Freepon Funeral sen-ices be held at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon from the Walker mortuary Rev. Edwin A Arencs wiil officiate and burial will be made in Oakland cemetery. Tomorrow Is Dollar Day DAVIS HIGH SCHOOL TO GIVE ONE-ACT PLAYS DavL- ri" FTJ 15--The Davis present their ir. I O.

F. hai! T'. F'-b 16 1 Merr; of 'v SoVj Rock: S.JH-' day pr 0 --ed a. Ya! n- party at the church Tuesdav evening. Mrs John MMnT- fell and frac- turrd fi arm Montis" i Mrs Frf-a Ti-v the at, her rome noon.

Mrs Gilbert and Sheckipr of ted at the George Sr.eerier home Sjndtv. I Mr arci and Mrs. Wdam visited at the August, Meinert home Mr and Jaiies Laffin have Haro.a-or. home noTr by W. Brsch and family I Mr and Mrs Meier and Mr and Mrs.

and son Jerry, az the KeagZe home in Rociford Sunday. Mr. anc Mrs Everson ana Everson the La Verne E-. erson home to 1 Cherry "a.ley Sunday. Mrs.

Came Br.egs, of Rockford. is visinng. the Andres home. Tomorrow Ib Dollar Day STEPHENSON COUNTY HOGS TOP CHICAGO MARKET Your Name On 250 DE LUXE Vellum Ensembla "5 Large Sheets 75 Small Shff-ts 100 Envelopes 250--ALL FOR 1 00 75 Sheets Paper 50 Envelopes Linen or Vellum 50 Merck Book Store See Your Doctor IF FAST-ACTING BAYER ASPIRIN USED THIS WAY FAILS TO RELIEVE DISCOMFORT OF COLDS RAW THROAT county swine were arr.ong: the high sellers on the opening -R-ee: market at the Chicago stocl: rarcs. i Allen Ker.T.an farmer ana stockman of this county, shipped in 74 head of 249 pound, butchers the Monday market.

good enough to sell FUNERALS Weak Batte 1. Pint take Barer Aspirin Tablfta in (tug of wam. to relieTe that soreness thai uaufllf tntb jour colds. 2. Then dimlTe 3 Bayer If teKiprstnre does not Tablets in gliM or water go iS ib-oat paina and a 10 relieve and aches are not quickly feeling in Uirait doe relieved call TOOT family IB cold.

doctor. PARKER and SHEAFFER FOUNTAIN PENS A LARGE SELECTION $1.00 Compacts Billfolds Crosses and Chains Many to Choose From $1.00 Yellow Gold-- Ladies' and Men'. Elgin Wrist Watch A $24.75 Value $19.75 Discount on All Jewelry I Edward Peschang. Galena Galena. I Feb.

services for Edward Peschang were held Tuesday morning at 9:30 from the family home at St. Mary's Catholic church at 10 o'clock Rev R. C. Preund of Hanover, officiated Pallbearers for Mr. Perching were David Steeie.

Edward Buen Lee Hounsell. Harry Van De Drink. John Reitz and Harry Simmons. Interment was mace in Mary's cemetery, where the Rev. J.

K. Niiies officiated at the grave. Mrs. Barbara Albrarht. Massbach Massbach.

Feb. 15--Funeral services for Mrs. Barbara Albrecht were held Tuesday afternoon from the Massbach Lutheran church. Burial was made at Massbach, Mrs. Catherine Colin.

Guilford Galena. Feb. services for Mrs. Catherine who died Mondav at her home in GuiJ- ford township, were held the Furlong chapel in Galena this mormne Rev. Luderman.

of Scales Mound, officiated and burial was made at Scales Mound. The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Baust. she was bom in Gull- ford on March 28.

1852. and had lived in Guiiford all her life tr.th the exception of a few years she spent in Chicago. She was married in 1873 to Charles Colin, who aca in 1923 Mrs. Colin was a member of the Presto-': erJan church of Scales Mound She survived by two Raymond, of Chicago and E. J.

Colin, ol Guiiford: one catchier. Miss Etta, at home: one brother. Baus. of Galena, seven grandchildren aad great grandchild. She was preceded In death by her parents, her husband, four John, Benjamin.

Charles and "WYj- Uam. and one daughter. Mamie. PLCS Cold Weather MEANS WE Push--Start or ow Your Cai CALL MAIN 2412 Metal Specialties Co. Bonded Chicago Motor Club Service Cor.

Spring Van Boren You Just Follow Simple Method Shoyen. In These Pictures TAKE A MINUTE to look at the pictures They may save you hours of discomfort next time you a cold or the raw sore throat that comes with so many colds. For these pictures explain the simple way gen-jine Bayer A i get quick relief from your pain discomfort. -aay countless thousands will tell you is amazingly fast and effective. Try if.

Then because ANY cold can lead to consequences SEE YOUR DOCTOR. He -ill leLl you what treatment to follow. In alJ nrobabilitv. be will tell you to continue with the Bayer Aspirin because it acts to relieve the painful discomforts of a -nith remarkable speed. And because it arts to reduce This simple treat- meat has largely supplanted the use of strong medicines in the treatment of symptoms.

Perhaps the simplest and most effective way yet discovered. Remember to ask for "BAYER ASPIRIN" by its full name for "'aspirin'" alone. Get real BAYER ASPIRIN tablets th's 4 FOR 12 13 TABLETS 2 FULL DOZEN 25C Mn. LMHM Ctark. M.

Mt. Carroll, Prt. 1 services hrJd Tuesdav noon for Mrs. Louisa ducS. 96.

pioneer resident who SimdaT erc- nlap in the hcmif of her dausrhtCT. Mts. Winlam Schneider, souih of Lanark. The RPV. A.

Foard. oT the Ml. Carroll Eplsoopal rhurrti offirialt-d and in- was in Oat Hill cemrtery. Mrs. husband Civil war veteran and of thr DENTIST J.

LIEBEIS wTUI r. M. ttarty. M. MERCHANTS COMMUNITY VALUES FOR DAY Sensational values throughout our whole stock in discontinued styles and broken sizes.

Included in this group are such makes as Friedman Shelby, Ideal Shoe James Shoe Co. ONE GROUP OF Ladies 9 Dress Ties and Pimps In bJack and brown suede. This group consists of and S6.50 values at DAY ONLY 100 PAIRS OF SPORTS OXFORDS In black and brown smoo1h leathers. to 5 J.oo DAY ONLY THIS GROUP OF Black and Brown Suedes be tf aft $2.95 -old for DAY ONLY ONE GROUP OF Patent One Straps AND PUMPS up to sizes lo 3 $1.95 200 Pairs of Extra in LADIES' TIES In black and brown a be offered for DAY ONLY- For pair 11 i $1.00 shoes old ENMJETTICK Values at and $3.95 GOL RULE SHOE STORE Fittings by X-Ray 17 West Main Street.

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