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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1906
Page
2
The Freeport Journal is awarded a labor label by the International Typographical Union in recognition of employing union labor in its mechanical departments.
Mrs H W Rowley is a morning traveler to Chicago. Miss Anna Trantwein leaves for Ladd Illinois. Miss LaShelle visits Joliet with friends. H A Huenkemeier and son Earl travel to Chicago. Jetta Bellows of Cherokee visits Wim Dawson. Mrs J C Guyer and daughter go to Red Cedar Lake Wisconsin for a month. Mr and Mrs C H Little plan a trip to New York for several weeks. Capt C F Crain U S A recently to Fort Leavenworth is home briefly. Anna Seifert leaves for Dixon for Rock River assembly. G A R ladies hold a regular meeting. Mrs A Lichtenberger and Misses Mary and Margaret Flanagan visit Bufalo. Cora Betts back in Chicago visiting parents Judge and Mrs Betts. Minnie Weinhold home from Denver and Colorado travels. Mrs K A Long and daughter Susan return to Polo from Freeport visits. Mrs H A Churchill and Miss Florence Collins visit C J Mogle at 305 Lincoln Ave. D A McMillian back at Brewster House after ten days in northern Michigan. John S Stout and daughter with E W Shirk visit relatives in this city. Rhoda and Ruby Fletcher return from two weeks on W Rampenthal’s dairy farm at Stony Bluff. Robert and Lawrence Redlinger return from a Colorado tour including Denver and Pike’s Peak.
The Y P A of Salem church will hold a regular meeting tonight at 7 80 p.m. A brief session will cover church activities and upcoming community service plans.
A promotional line urges delicate women to build strength via Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea, described as a nerve refreshing blood making tonic sold as Tea or Tablets for 34 cents, by Joseph Emmert.
Walton Nephews showcase new fall dress goods in a bold display. The Daily Journal offers citywide delivery for 10 cents weekly.
An inquest in Orangeville into the drowning of Henry Beartalott, who died August 6 1906 in Richland creek while aiding another, returned a verdict of accidental death by drowning. Witnesses described the capsizing boat, the river undercurrent, and Beartalott’s gallant struggle as R F Musser and other helpers attempted rescue. Beartalott, a carpenter, left a widow or mother and three brothers. funeral plans were not set.
Official tally from last Saturday's county primaries shows votes for United States Senator Cullom Webster Yates state treasurer and superintendent of public instruction, with names such as Bangs Blair Edwards Gillespie Shaffer Wingert McCa Olson Bruce. The chaotic OCR text lists candidates and tallies, including county clerk, county treasurer Cooper and sheriff, but many lines are garbled. The fragment indicates a completed vote count with multiple offices and listed candidates.
Cyrus Grove, county superintendent of schools, compiled the annual school reports and sent the total to the state superintendent. The figures show increases over last year, reflecting time and money spent on the county’s educational institutions. Readouts include attendance, teacher salaries, district tax levies, library values, and scholarships, with numerous named figures and totals.
W o E L Bosington the circuit clerk drew the names for the September term petit jury. The panel includes Freeport Win Diffenthaler Frank Salisbury Albert B Behring Jasper B Munn Charles Miller Patrick Wall Arnold Bloom John W Guenth er John Peck Charles Baumfarten West Point George Lantzer Oneco Alfred Ebel Perry Schrack Henry Ritamillin Guy Reddy Fred Webb M b Flyn Charles Weber Waddams Martin Murphy Hatem Charles Leichhart Jol Richards Jefferson A C Flickinger Winslow Alfred Woodly CG A Sheard Oliver Stewart Silver Creek John Ross Loran Fred Dole Ridott William Borchers George Neuberger ALS Ter Lancaster Same Markel KBrin Albert Altembern. The grand jury was drawn weeks ago and will meet on September 3.
Remains of W. Robert Thomas not recovered after drowning in Wenona Lake Madison on Sunday afternoon. Rescue teams continue search and authorities say recovery efforts will persist until the body is found.
Yesterday Eau Claire beat Oshkosh 3 to 1 and La Crosse defeated Green Bay 6 to 0 while Freeport and Wausau rainout left two games scheduled today. Freeport leads with 6 wins, La Crosse 5, Oshkosh 5, Green Bay 4, Eau Claire 3. A single game was played today due to wet grounds. Price may pitch, Flynn and Warhop used in tomorrow’s doubleheader.
Eau Claire and Oshkosh played to a 0-0 draw with Skopec limiting Eau Claire to two hits and Oshkosh scoring their lone run in the eighth. The locals expect a win in upcoming games as the series continues. Batters and fielding details are incomplete due to the damaged text.
Karl Anspach, adjudged insane, escaped from Watertown asylum and hid in Ga lena saloon area. He was located at Balles saloon on Ga lena street last night and arrested by deputies and officers, handcuffed, and jailed to await return to Watertown.
Albert Best resigns after long service on city lines of the Freeport Railway company. One of the oldest motormen, he began with the company in the fall of 1896 and has served continuously since.
Miss Etta Smith hosts a house party in Dixon tomorrow morning attended by Etta Flackhtemeier Laura Cowley Sybil Fisher Vera Hoy man Pauline Montague and Clara Evers, all honored guests for a social event in the town.
The Ladies' Aid society of the First U B church will hold its regular monthly business meeting on Wednesday afternoon at Mrs. Peck's residence, 81 Hancock Avenue. All members are urged to attend.
Miss Norma Frye reported a theft at Holinois Central depot just before her departure to Mercy after visiting Freeport relatives on Sunday.
The German Insurance Company has filed a bill of foreclosure in circuit court against Frank Hornberger. Poe company is represented by attorney W N Cronkrite.
Just arrived the large shipment of umbrellas direct from the Mtg. at the E. and W. Clothing House. The best ever made guaranteed umbrellas priced at 1.00. The Boys and Girls School Umbrella offered at 25c. By Geo Ennenga.
The Daughters of Rebecca invite members and friends to a picnic at Highland Park and Busy Bee lodge on Thursday. Attendees spending the day will gather at the junction at 10:30 in the morning.
The boat ride planned by the Rin ity Y P M has been postponed due to heavy rains and the river being swollen.
The Mabury Epworth League will hold a special meeting tonight at 7 with all members urged to attend. The session aims to discuss an important matter affecting the group and its activities.
Real estate transfer records show Frank W. Sieeke conveying lot 9 block 38 in Chas. E. Meyer addition to Herman J. Straub in parcel g9uv. The transaction reflects a single property transfer within the urban subdivision.
A fragment describes taking Rocky Mountain Tea to night and hints at a citywide distribution for 10 cents a week. The text attributes the verse to Joseph Funnett and echoes a dated advertising style with brief local appeal.
EE W Goodloe of Waco Texas reports using Dr King’s New Discovery for five years and says it cured his long standing cough. The ad claims the remedy treats chronic coughs la grippe croup whooping cough and prevents pneumonia. Bottles are sold at Joseph Emmert’s drug store with a trial bottle free and prices 50 cents and one dollar.
The monthly Y M C A board met with a late quorum and limited business. The treasurer reported strong finances with subscriptions covering small debts and the first mortgage payment. A planning committee was formed to oversee five departments and secretary Smedley noted major progress in recent work including shop meetings, Bible classes, and outings amid rain postponements.
State officials prepare prosecutions against hotel keepers restaurants and lunch rooms serving adulterated or skimmed milk. Assistant commissioner Schulknecht warns all food establishments that selling impure or diluted milk is illegal and punishable by fine imprisonment or both. Inspectors will sample milk at such premises and pursue violations to the full extent of the law.
Arrangements are complete for the fifty first annual gathering of the Federation of German Catholic Societies of America in Springfield from Sept. 8 to 18. Delegates from across the nation will attend a week of business sessions and amusements, highlighted by a Sunday street parade and a Catholic mass at SS Peter and Paul’s church, with speeches by Gov. Deneen and Dr. John J. Coyle.
Henry Patry a San Francisco to Chicago bound passenger suddenly became insane on a fast Milwaukee train and leapt from it near the Ashdale cutoff Lanark. He suffered a broken nose and minor injuries but was captured after a chase. Patry, a jeweler, had 104 dollars and feared robbery. He was taken to Mt Carroll and tried for insanity with rational concerns only about his money.
The Baptist Young People's union hosts an evening of talent featuring Prof Lune from the High School reading selections, speaker Prof Lunt, pianist Reginald Martin, singer John Boun, and violinist Mr Mertins. No charges, social to follow with free admission.
A terse couplet urges a man to wed the woman he loves, insisting fortune will follow. The note references an impassioned plea by Joseph Emmert and mentions Rocky Mountain sea.
Walton Nephews advertise new fall dress goods collection with vivid fabrics and stylish patterns. Shoppers are urged to visit the store to view the updated assortment and take advantage of promotional prices.
This Date in History lists notable events from 1106 to 1904 including Henry VI’s death, the 1783 peace among England France and Scotland, births and deaths, Ottawa becoming Canada’s capital, sieges and wars, constitutional changes, and notable trials and acts.
Lena Aug 7. H E and C A Patridge returned from Sterling. Mr and Mrs Warren Goddard visit R W Hill. Mr and Mrs N W Bixby and Rex from Hardy Neb guests of Mrs C A Taylor. Severe rainstorm causes minor damage. St Joseph's church ladies plan ice cream social on parsonage lawn. Lena band will play. Dr and Mrs S G Kreider back from Indiana. Mrs C E Quinn and daughter visit Nora. Altenbern returns from Nashville. Geo Wales returns to Freeport.
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