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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1905
Page
2
The Freeport Journal marks seed packaging with an International Typo graphical Union label praising use of union labor in its mechanical departments. The note emphasizes the labor-friendly stamp accompanying the product.
Mrs Williamatsimmee died yesterday at the family residence in Winslow after two strokes of paralysis. She was about 66 years old, survived by her husband and one child, George, with a sister Ida Howe of Winslow. The funeral is set for 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon.
A light turnout attended the Henney band concert at Taylor's Park as streetcar service inefficiency hindered attendance. Despite the small crowd, the program was among the most attractive of the season and weather permitting a second concert will be held in about a week.
Chas. Kintzel has returned from Baton Rouge Louisiana where he worked on an Illinois Central construction crew. He notes Baton Rouge has not seen yellow fever up to now but railroad business is badly tied up as freight and passenger service is minimal.
A $20,000,000 deed from Illinois Central Railroad to United States Trust Company of New York has been filed for record in Circuit Clerk Boyingtons office. A similar deed must be recorded in all counties where the railroad operates.
The fifteenth reunion of the Seventy Fourth Illinois infantry will be held in Rockford on September 2. The program includes a boat ride on Rock River. The Ninety Fifth Illinois regiment will hold a reunion at the same time and place.
Dr J H Firestone will spend about a year in Europe with his wife and daughter and Miss Margaret Gund. They plan to depart about mid September. The doctor expects to divide his time between European hospitals and residence during the absence.
The little son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Holsapple has shown some improvement after a period of illness. John Schwarze of Washington street remains in critical condition with multiple sinking spells weakening him further.
A chancery case filed by Galena Water Company against the City of Galena has been transferred from Chicago to the current federal court venue. The suit concerns municipal water matters and seeks relief under federal jurisdiction. The parties include Galena Water Company as plaintiff with the city of Galena as defendant.
Mr and Mrs William Backat of Williams Street welcomed a baby boy. The notice lists licensed marriage to wed Bernhard Huenkemeier of Freeport and Kathryn D Heekman age 18, both same address.
Emmett drug store receives a new steel ceiling. Woodmen Freeport Camp to meet tomorrow evening. Board of education to hold a special meeting tonight. Davis resident Joseph Hrinker moved into a new base last week. Dr. William Macfarlane now located in McConnell practicing dentistry. Third Ward baseball team beat Liberty Street sluggers 6 to 4. George Russell starts as conductor for Rockford Interurban. Mrs. C H Tuckwood of 295 Walnut selling household goods to move to Denver.
Norfolk man CG Rivenbark Jr reports his knee burn blistered yet Buckien's Arnica Salve stopped pain and healed without a scar. It also treats wounds and sores. 25 cents at Joseph Emmert's drugstore. Danny Journal delivery 10 cents weekly.
The Freeport baseball club returns to action with Moriarity taking charge soon. Tom Sullivan leads in the interim as the team awaits a new manager. Bacon the new first baseman from Kewanee and Seattle is praised for solid work. O Neil to Woodstock, Carson returns tomorrow, and a trip to Polo with the independent team is on the schedule.
The piece laments Freeport as a stranger, hopes for a better team next year, and questions if Galena could join the league, all stated in earnest, plain terms without humor or railing.
A railroad writer notes the wide variety of freight seen on flat cars across the country. Machinery, farm implements, locomotives, timbers, shanties, towers, houseboats, automobiles, wagons, tombstones, boats, and even cabbage trains pass westward. Poultry cars with ventilated sides also appear, each with an attendant to feed and water the stock.
Yesterday at Elk street Mrs Elizabeth Kreig hosted a quiet wedding for her son George Kreig and Miss Anns Ritter. Rev Fay of Fairbury officiated at six with close relatives present followed by a wedding dinner. Kreig, a machinist at Stover Manufacturing Co, is popular. Ritter hails from Franklin Grove where she has worked as a dressmaker.
The Freeport Elks plan a forest park picnic with the first interurban car departing the station at 2 30. After the initial run, a car will leave every hour, and organizers expect a larger turnout than earlier.
The local judge of the Women's Catholic Order of Foresters will host a card party for members tomorrow evening at St Mary's hall.
Murphy of Rockfort was arrested at a police station for intoxication and disorderly conduct. The charge resulted in a $12.45 fine and costs, with magistrate Bentley presiding. She remains jailed as Rockford residents work to help her.
Bids invited until 2 p.m. August 12 for construction of storm water sewer on Cottonwood street. Bids may be for concrete or brick and must state price per foot including labor and materials. Submit bids to city clerk. specifications available at city engineer's office. GG W Graham city engineer.
Mrs. John A. Young of Clay New York suffered neuralgia of the liver and stomach with a weakened heart and loss of appetite. She credits Electric Bitters with quick relief and a cure after a long struggle. Aimed at weak women, they are sold with a guarantee by Joseph Emmert at 50c a bottle.
Cochran the sign writer announces he is back and invites patronage at 36 Wignoshotk street. Contact by phone white 664, 8-2dlww for services.
Amusements column notes Gordon and Bennett present The Holy City at the Grand Opera House with dramatic history of the Apostle John. The production uses allegory spectacle and tragedy and is acclaimed. tonight promises a large audience. An Aristocratic Tramp debuts at the Grand tomorrow night.
Kilroy and Britton lead Heart of Chicago with a select metropolitan company. The Four Huntings perform a three act vaudeville version of The Fool House with acrobatic comedy and tumbling stunts learned from years in the circus. They feature a comic mix with songs and a troupe of singers and dancers to heighten scenes of mishap and laughter.
Regular readers will want to read the Journal during the summer and may have it sent to any US post office without extra charge. Address changes are allowed as often as desired, ensuring prompt delivery through the summer months.
A promotional notice offers a round trip excursion to Devil's Lake on Tuesday August 15. Departs Freeport 7:05 am, Ridott 7:15 am, Winnebago 7:36 am, Rockford 7:50 am, arriving Devil's Lake 11:20 am. Return leaves 6:00 pm. Tickets via DC and NW railway agents.
Pekin Illinois Aug not because Judge William R Curran needs money but to protect the public from what he calls high handed railroad methods He will take the small demurrage dispute against the Santa Fe to the Supreme Court if needed He ordered a Chicago safe door but it arrived late and he faced 6 cents storage per day He paid the draft and sought the door but the railroad demanded demurrage He replevined the door and the case heads to trial next week He argues many accept unjust railroad charges but intends to seek justice and spur reforms He warns a rail line could confiscate goods under unjust charges if unchecked.
Eugene V. Debs headlined the Rock River Chautauqua labor gathering in Dixon on August 8, speaking on Social Problems to a large crowd. W E Blanka lectured in the evening. The assembly stockholders elected directors for three years A A Krape Lena L A Beard Polo and for two years W L Rutherford Dixon.
In Peoria on August 8 the Tlmds Independent aerophona group elected officers. President I Tt Gouklin of Aurora. Vice President Manford Savage of Champaign. Secretary C B Che adle of Joliet. Treasurer C Sb Hamkin of Decatur. It was decided the state should be divided into three large districts.
A timetable item notes a round trip priced at $1.50 on C. & N. W. railway leaving Freeport at 7:05 a.m. and stopping at Ridott Péea tonted Winnebago Rockford East Rockford and Rockford Sika, arriving Devil's Lake 11:20 a.m. Return times not specified. apply to agents for details.
Concrete work offered with best material at low cost. Services include hitching posts sidewalks concrete walls and more. Contact Braas and John in New Phane Blue 972 for details and quotes.
The Lena cottage of the Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary Societies in Freeport district will be dedicated Friday at 4 PM. The program includes hymns, scripture, dedicatory addresses, and remarks by Mrs. R. G. Shamwig and Mrs. C. W. Fowler of Chicago. Daily meetings lead up to August 18 with special speakers and flag services. Public welcome.
Springfield August 8 The newly formed Slingis civil service commission led by W 8 Moulton James A Willoughby and J Stanley Browne met with Governor Deneen to organize and plan exams moral qualifications and efficiency drives for staff in state charitable institutions The panel will visit institutions and push for stricter hiring standards funded by Governor Deneens emergency budget plus a chief examiner and secretary likely to be combined Mothers beware of Hollister’s Rocky Mountain Ye a small ad at 85 cents by Joseph Enmeart.
Local ad prints a carload sale of used organs, some nearly new, priced from 14 dollars and up. Edwin at 199 Stephenson Street advertises the stock.
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