Part II - Documnents for William Freeman

Part II Documents found for William Freeman

Compiled December 11, 2009 – in box Leslie has of Willam Freeman’s papers.

A receipt from Mrs. Charles Peterson, widow of the proprietor of the North Western Hotel – Fine Liquers and Cigars, to John C. Freeman dated 1905. There is also an inventory of liquor. It appears that John C. Freeman is Johannes Karlsson Friman and he ran a bar/hotel in Escanaba.

1.
August 25, 1917 – Certification of Discharge from Military Service following a claim dated August 10, 1917. Grounds: married with two children [County of Delta] We would call this an exemption

2.
1950 – Certificate of Service Months and Wages for the United States of America Railroad Retirement System showing 147 months and wages of $21,445.52 SSN: xxx Note: Apparently William worked on the railroad to maintain the right of way, e.g. servicing railroad tracks.

3.
1950 – Typed note from C. Sovey with the comment, “ I suppose you just came back from the Metropolitan for a bracer. What a life.
William:
Here is your copy of leave of absence which will cover you from June 9, 1950 until May 17, 1954 until you become 65.
Some guys get all the breaks – here I’ve got to slave 32 more years before I get a pension and all you’ve got to do is still on your big ass and read the papers for the rest of your life.
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Have a hook on me! (and I don’t mean button hook)

4.
Premium books from the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
a. Issued Jan 4, 1915 on Segert?? Freeman – premium $.05 weekly
b. Issued Jan 1915? – 2 policies on Julia; one on William
c. Issue 1931 – 1 policy on Willie, one on William
d. Issued 1928 – one policy on Sig, one on William
5.
Naturalization paper for William Freeman dated January 8, 1917:
Age: 27 years; Height 5’6”; color white, complexion dark, eyes blue; hair dark; no distinguishing marks; wife – Julia Freeman 27 years old, children – Sigfrid age 4 years and Leslie Willard age 1 year; all residing in Escanaba, Michigan, 620 Ruth Street; previously a citizen of Russia
6.
Cradle Roll Certificate for Leslie Willard Freeman, born August 17, 1915, residing at 619 Ruth Street, Escanaba, Michigan. Six Ev (Sixth Evangeligal?) Lutheran Church – dated January 3, 1916; Lists ?? C.A Lund (Same pastor who later took dad in?) as superintendent of the cradle roll department.

7.
Western Union telegram dated March 5 5:54 PM (year would be 1954 as William died on March 13, 1954)
Dr Willard Freeman
5461 Julian Avenue
Your dad is in critical condition Please notify Sig. Uncle Gust

Reply –
To Gust Anderson
1104 Sheridan Road
Escanaba, Michigan
Call me or Margaret collect at Blackstone 0661 about the condition of my father. Would appreciate it if Doctor Ryde would also call. Will

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Bank book from the State Bank of Escanaba Acct 31299; opened August 18, 1947 with $2,500.00 dollars and closed (?) balance forward on September 5, 1950, with $2,222.71.

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Diary, from January 1919 with various entries through May of 1936. Appears to be work related tracking hours/jobs worked.

10.
1947 withholding statement: Freeman, 117W 1st Ave Escanaba; SSN 708-06-1828; Total wages: $888.88; Federal tax withheld: $181.40.

11.
Statement from the Collector of Internal Revenue, Detroit, to send $48.17 by March 15, 1944.

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Purchase order receipt on the State Bank of Escanaba for $48.17, dated March 10, 1944.

13.
Certificate of Reexamination from the Chicago & Northwestern Railway Co. for William Freeman, Occupation: Carpenter’s helper. Dated 1-28-34 and 1-31-35.

14.
Constitution and By Laws of the Brotherhood of Mainenance of Way Employees

15.
18 receipts from the Brotherhood of Mainenance of Way Employees for dues paid.
Member Number L-37744; dues $2.50 per quarter. (Years found, 1947 – 1953)

16.
Receipts for medical care:
June 9, 1950 - $3.00 for office call; Dr. R.E. Ryde
June 10, 1950 - $3.00 for office call; Dr. R.E. Ryd
June 12, 1950 - $3.00 for office call; Dr. R.E. Ryde
June 14, 1950 - $3.00 for office call; Dr. R.E. Ryde
August 29, 1951 - $36.00 for medicine, St. Francis Hospital
July 15, 1953 - $8 for ambulance to St. Francis Hospital
August 5, 1953 - $179.91 to St. Francis Hospital for 17 days@ $9; $5.25 laboratory, $7.50 oxygen; $29.16 drugs
September 16, 1953 - $20.00 to Dr. D.F. LeMere for professional services – Paid $2; paid $10 on October 6, 1953 and $8 on November 2, 1953
November 9, 1953 - $4.00 for office call; Dr. R.E. Ryde
November 23, 1953 - $4.00 for office call; Dr. R.E. Ryde