Freeport Journal-Standard from Freeport, Illinois • Page 16

THE FREIPORT JOORNAL-Sf AffBARB WETTO ID mm AT AND DAt'Gtftfiflg fO Mar. adians i for the annual mother antf daughter Baflquet to be held at the Stock-ton Kigft school auditorium on Taiesday, MalK 29, are completion. Kir's, fi. P. OlAUs, who to chairman tit the committee fdHofttfrtg p.rofera'n}, with Mtes as toast- mlstoessi Rachel Igelsler.

Miss V-lrgJhta Farley, Mrs. Stanley Birdsafl. Miss Jeanette Hughes. My Garden," "I Would B6 Sextet. Buildln' a Miss Oreecence Niemeyer.

Mrs. H. L. Heer. 'Perfect "Preparations are being made to accommodate persons.

Persons deslrirjg to tafee a high school girl, wishing attfeno TO' 16 SjShmWfc br Mfes filheY'Afeftef HOI ratftjr of fhft weeft, of flnHl fescrvaaons are made. Start ffftck Coach Everett Shaffer announced the first track practice this week arid more than forty boys reported for practice. The new track is creating considerable interest in the and several meets will be held at S'tocKton this year, the schedule is only partly comoleted but the open dates will be filled in a short time. Following is the schedule thus far: 1, meet; April 8, fiena, here; April 15, invitational meet here; April 26, open; April 29, Open; May 8. open; May 14, district meet; May 21, state meet.

Plans are being completed for the Meond invitational wrestling meet to be held at Stockton high school Friday, April teams from Hanover, Elizabeth, Savanna, and 'Stockton have entered. This shoura produce another Interesting meet tyhleh the fans will enjoy as they did the meet last year, Broadcast Over WKBB A series of radio broadcasts are being sponsored by the schools of Jo Davless county over station WKBB, at Dubuque, la. The programs will be heard on Saturday afternoons at 4 o'clock. Each week one of the schools of the county will sponsor a program, the purpose of which will be to betteY acquaint he public with the work of the ehools. On Sunday, March 27,.

BRUCEWOOD Dress of the Week Peppered with polka dot peppered with It's wearable for now and way into su-m-mer. ne 95 exclusive With Ui Wsenberg, Aim Foster, Nelly Don, Georglana and Mitchell Coats and SnHs by JliCKS The most wonderful ideas have just arrived In rolled brim bretons, in soaring brims in manipulated crowns, in variations that by a twist of a ribHon are tailored by adding a flower or a wisp of a veil, are dressy. The new Crayon shades Paris and Black and Navy, $0-98 Ofrher hate $1,08 to yvf njftu RCH06I fnil tfie Mibjett of rt Oft Apm 9, ffaasvW Hfgh school will gtiblett Of ft H6fH8 The thret rWHiinififc ftm- data ffi April wilt be awigned to other schools the county who will choose their topics from such sifb- jepla shop work, commefeifti, education health and journalism. The program for March ii being sponsored by Wilder Fay arid boys selected from his class in agriculture. The nature of the program will be a Future Farmers' meeting and reports will be given on the various that the boys are working on.

Calendar of fof Stockton high school. 1 Saturday, March meet at Durand, March broadcast 4 o'clock. Tuesday, March and daughter banquet. Thursday, March feradfr meet. Friday, April wrestling meet, Saturday, April vocal contest at Polo.

Thursday, April commercial contest. April vacation. The Stockton high school auditorium was filled to capacity last evening when several hundred people gathered there to enjoy the annual concert presented by the Stockton high school glee club under the direction of Don Clikeman. The presentation was proclaimed a decided success as Is the usual comment on the glee club. POLO HIGH SCHOOL GROUP GIVES CONCERT Polo, 111., March large and appreciative audience was present at the annual spring concert given by the various music groups of the Polo Community high school In the high school auditorium last evening.

The capable way in which the program was presented was a credit to director, Robert A. Ohoate, supervisor of music of the school, and to the music council, which sponsored to concert. The Ideal club will hold Its regular monthly meeting; at the home of Mrs. Charles Weaver, on Saturday, March 26. A 1 o'clock luncheon will bo served by the hostess, after which the following program will be presented: Boll Use of leather." "The Tanner to the Elizabeth Rowland.

Mrs. Walter Schroeder of Springfield, spent from Thursday until Monday at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Acker. The condition of Mrs, Acker who has been quite ill is some what Improved.

John Ellis has returned to his home after a two weeks' visit at the home of his brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. John Rucker, Rev. S. 0.

Boswell left for Fairbury yesterday to attend the funeral of his 11 year old niece, Miss Ethel Gene Boswell, who passed away Monday from a complication of. disease following at attack ot measles, Mr, and Mrs. Clarence Webb and DEATHS eon, Wlllard, left for Savannah, Mo. Sunday where Mr. Webb, became a patient at the sanitarium.

Robert Fraaer, coach, on the Sabula, la. high school faculty spent the week-end at the home of his parents, Mr, and Mrs. Bert Fraser Mr. and Mrs. Robert Baumgarten and Mrs.

Emma Good were guests a Alfrcd Helntzlernan Franklin Drove on Sunday. Mr and Mrs. Robert Wilson and family, of Dlxon, have moved to the Carlton Donaldson property on North Congress street. Mr. Wilson Is In the employ of the I.

N. U. com- Mrs. Wilson Is a niece of Mrs, Kato Williams of this city hy errlne Orove makln an extended Auguflt Due re- home yesterday, from their extended stay al Lakeland? Pla McKlnloy Anderson is confined to her home by illness. Mia Ernm Coffman spent Sunday as guests Rev.

and Mrs so te to th.T was hos. less to the Kensington club this af- program glven Roll Things we can't change. Book Mrs. Bnna Wolf. Organized in 1868, the Cinoiainati Red Stockings was the first all-salaried baseball team.

Waahfftfton Villa Orangeville, March George Washington Collier, 87, a native of Oneco township and a resident of Orangeville since he retired from farming about 26 years ago, died about 8 o'clock Tuesday evening in a Freeport hospital following a brief illness. His death was due 1 to the infirmities of his advanced Mr. Collier was born In Oneco township March 5, 1851, the son of Isaac and Maria Ann Collier, who came to Illinois from Pennsylvania a year earlier. Mr. Collier was united in marriage to Miss Jennie Worley, of Monroe, who died about 8 years ago.

At that time they had aeen married 53 years. Since his wife died eight years ago Mr. collier had resided alone, doing all his own housework and cooking. He had been in good health until lost fall. A gold-headed cane which has long been in his possession now will be passed down t6 Joseph Howe, of Or- mgeville, now the oldest living native of Oneco township.

Mr. Howe is now staying at the lome of a daughter, Mrs. Fred In Freeport. She stated this morning her father expected to return to his home in Orangeville about April 1, The cane has an interesting history. Some of the old-timers recall that more than SO years ago a community celebration was held in honor of a man named Daniel Smith and who was celebrating his 100th birthday anniversary.

As a token of the esteem in which he was held in the community the citizens presented Smith with a gold-headed cane, on which was the inscription: "God Bless the Oldest Citizen In OnccO Township." It seems that it was the general understanding at that time that the cane was to be passed down to the oldest native of Oneco township who had spent his entire lifetime in that township. Upon the death of the man Smith the cane was passed down to the oldest resident at that time, but persons hero now do not recall who it was. However, It has been in Mr. Collier's possession for many years, and it Is now to be passed on to Joseph Howe, who is about 80 years of age. R.

W. Moore, of Orangeville, today recalled that when he was a lad he and his father attended the celebration marking the 100th birthday anniversary of the man Smith. Smith was on 'a platform when he was accorded the honor Moore's father suggested the two look around on the grounds and try to find some of Smith's children, to see what they look like." They found one, an 80-year-old man, "too feeble to crawl out of his buggy to see his father receive the cane." the services and interment win be made in Ofangcvllle L. D. Van Matre, now residing in Orangeville, was present at the celebration honoring- Smith.

Mr. Van Mfttre stated that 'the event was held on a farm owned by Smith's daughter, Mrs. Samuel French, four miles west of Orangeville. On the day of the celebration, or picnic, which was attended by Smith's relatives, friends and acquaintances in the township, those present "chipped in" and raised $25 with which to purchase the cane. Mr.

Van Matre said he believed the cane was bought in Preeport. He declared the event took place in the 'latter 80's. Mr. Collier was the last of a family of seven boys. His only survivors are a nephew, W.

H. Collier and a niece, Miss Ella Collier, both of Freeport. Funeral services will be held at the Burrington funeral home, Or- nngeville. at 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon. Rev.

Lois McOowan of the Methodist church will conduct Your Eyes Deserve Good Glasses See WANNER And See Better A. C. WANNER, 0. D. Optometrist West Stephenson St.

2nd Floor, Corner of Chicago Avenua JUST RECEIVED! Another Large Shipment of Those Marvelous FRUIT of the LOOM DRESSES We a-poiogtee disappointing 1 so many hundi'ede ol people Jest weak wHen we out, All and Come Out. Mrs. Clara Dltalef, 103 fesfc Jefferson street, received wotd day of trie death of her brother John Harrington, who patted away at his home in St. Petersburg, Fla. at the age of eighty-six years.

He had been In lit health fof several years. Mr. Harrington had lived in the south for a number of years, but prior to that time resided in field, 8. He had been a frequent visitor in this oifr al the hornfe of his sister afld had many acquaintances here. He was married 1880 to Louisa Chambers, who survives, as do four daughters and two sons; one brother, Ben Harrington, a resident'of Kansas, and his sister in Freeport.

Funeral services will 'be held Thursday afternoon at St. Petersburg and burial will be made in that city. Mrs, John T. Iftenehen, Argyle Argyle, Mar. John T.

Menehen, 28, of Argyle, who six weeks ago suffered a nervous breakdown, died fn a hospital at Madison Monday night. Muriel L. Van Meter was born in Wlota township Dec. 28, 1911, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.

Mid Van Meter, On Nov. 27, 19'35, she married John T. Menehan, Argyle. They lived In Adams and Jordan townships before moving to Argyle. Surviving are the her parents, Mr, and Mrs.

Mid Van Meter, Jordan township, a daughter, Delores Ann Menehan, Argyle, two brothers, Henry and William, Jordan township, and three sisters, Mrs. Henry Rehl, Woodford, Mrs. Merlyn Chapman, South Wayne, and Mrs. Leon Holcomb, Montlcello. Funeral services will be held Thursday morning at 9 in St.

Victor's church, Monroe. FUNERALS Ernest Fritzenmelcr Funeral services for the late Ernest Frltzenmeier were held at the Walker mortuary at 2 o'clock this afternoon Rev. Edwin A. Arends, pastor of St. John's Evangelical church, conducted the services and interment was made in the city cemetery.

Miss Susie Brown The funeral of the late Miss Susie Brown was held at the Eichmeibr Becker funeral home at 2 o'clock this afternoon. Interment was made in the city cemetery. Mrs. Nora Parlin, Oregon Oregon, 111,, March services for Mrs, Nora Parlin, 85 who died yesterday at her home In Nashua township, will be conducted at the home at p. fit, frtday.

Pftrtih and a nephew, Glenn Oregon. Mlto Dursnd Durand, flu March services for Mllo Olson, 40, who died Monday at home were eofidWcteo! this afternoon at the home by Rev, B. C. Swenson. Mr.

Olson was born in WtS. March. 24, 1897, and Dec. 21, 1925, to Miss Ollle McKlb bsn, who survives. He also leaves two children, Edna May and-Anna Ldtllse, it Koine; his father, Martin Olson, Dufand; two brothers, Wil Ham, Durand and Gilbert, Rookton, and f6ur sisters, Mrs.

Bessie Whit man, Durand; Mrs. Marie Relnhold, Madison, Mrs. Tlllie Eklund, Rockford, and Mrs. Florence Keyes, Janesville, Wis. John Teehan, Monroe Monroe, Mar.

services will be held Thursday morning at St. Victor's Catholic ihurch for John Teehan, 43, who died Monday at Rochester, Minn, was unmarried and is survived by three sisters and four brothers. Mrs. Z. A.

Landers, Oregon Oregon, 111., March services for Mrs. Harriett Spickerman Landers, 76, who died at her lome here Monday afternoon will held at 2 m. Thursday at the Methodist Episcopal church. Rev. George C.

Draper of Oregon and Rev. B. C. Holloway, of Stockton, will officiate and burial will be in Rlverview cemetery here. Mrs.

Landers, wife of Zibe A. Anders, publisher of the Ogle County Republican, had been critir cally ill for the past two months. Besides her husband, who yesterday observed his Blsfc birthday. Mrs. Anders is survived by three sons, Ernest and Chester Oregon, and Sherman Philadelphia, six and a sister, Mrs.

lomer Watkins, of Malta. Mrs. Landers was born in Marion, N. Feb. 12, 1862, and on Nov.

25 881, was married to Mr. Landers. Since 1885 the couple had resided Oregon, where Mrs. Landers was. Our Kentucky 6x3 COAL $775 Per Ton Forked Clean A BEAR FOR HEAT Cash Coal Co.

MAIN 75 216 W. Stephenson St. YOtlfMS APPAKENfLY NOt ACTUAL KfftNAPEftS BUT SEEK fOGEt RANSOM New ttochelle. Mar. young men were arrested here today and accused of extortion In connection with the kidnaping of 12-year-old Peter Levine.

The youths, handcuffed to each other, were taken to police headquarters In the custody of E. E. Conroy, federal bureau of Investigation agent in charge of the kid- naping investigation. They were Identified by police as Edward John Penn, 18, of North Pelham, N. senior in the Pelham ilgh school, and Werner Fred Luck, 23, unemployed, a native of Germany, married and the father of one child.

North Pelham borders New Rochelle. Both will be booked on charges of extortion, Detective Lieut. George Relfenberger said. The arrests brought to three the persons apprehended since the ievlne boy, son of Murray Levine, New -York city attorney, was kid- an active member of the 1st Episcopal church. naped Peb.

$1 ihd MM II, WM en in Ktwnien ehtfn N. Sitttrtttf said the pouthl W1H here from New they had BeefVrteld riftM mmmmw Sermlngham, Jftffitf Campbell and federal offiewi midi the arrestsidn PelhanlV The tii nothing to link prisoneratto the TOtutt kldntptftf Dakota, 11U March Rote, of sterling, spent Saturday with his grandparents, Mr, Afld Mrs. John Rote, Mr. and Mrs. William Schmerst and daughter, of Monroe, called at the Harold and (Uf Schmerse homes Sunday, Correctly Fii sonable Prices R.

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