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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1905
Page
2
News of Day tersely told that Freeport Whist club invited Galena organization to a mid October tournament. Last winter’s games brought enjoyment and more matchups are expected for fall and winter.
The Stephenson County Medical Society will meet next Tuesday to arrange a joint gathering with the Quartzrel Davies and Stephenson county societies. The tri-county meeting is set for late September or early October in this city, with prominent Chicago physicians invited to address the event.
Elks held a jolly picnic at Forest Park yesterday afternoon and evening with about fifty members. The event featured ball games and diversions, highlighted by a home run drive by John Harpster. The Troy cafe furnished an elaborate luncheon.
Carpenters who quit work on the Masonic temple Monday over unpaid wages have not returned. If pay is not received and workers do not return tomorrow, Freemport Consistory will mobilize a large force to finish the project.
An interior upgrade will begin around September first at C. D. Knowlton's bank. Old fixtures will be removed and replaced with improved desks counters a new ceiling and tile floor.
Samuel E. Stohr resigns as general freight agent of the Chicago Great Western and is said to foreshadow further official changes on the line. Reports that freight and passenger departments would move from St Paul to Chicago were officially denied.
Coroner W B Peck was notified that Reamt Schoonhoven, an elderly resident of Silver Creek township, died by hanging. He had lived in the area many years. An inquest will be held tonight.
Have Fine Store Botdorf and Rummel expanded into property sales and now carry a wide line of goods. Everything is new, clean, and in first class order. Attention is directed to their advertisement in this issue.
Five days after applying for aid at the county Almshouse, tramp Charles Croker and matron Elizabeth Danta eloped and were married in Chicago. The unexpected union follows Croker’s request for aid and the matron’s role at the almshouse.
Richard Sweeney a Olinvis Gen tral engineer is making an extensive westward tour. He enjoys the Rocky mountain country and is now operating an engine on a road out of Denver.
The St. Cecelia choir of St. Joseph's church will present an ice cream social in St. Pius Hall on Wednesday August 16. A fine musical program will be offered and all are invited. Admission is fifteen cents.
John Knobel purchases a lot at McKinley and Lincoln avenues and plans a fine house. Increase in Population My and Mrs Henry Techerning decide on Adams street as parents of a ten pound baby boy. ae rank Kiantf transacting business if in Wa on gad Lena today.
Freeport edge Polo 6 4 in ten innings as errors and wild plays dominate. Warzaly led Freeport with a first inning hit, Sullivan delivered a two run homer in the tenth, while Polo bungles and baserunning miscues fuel the chaotic game on Polo grounds. Captain Frye umpired and Polo ladies cheered as spectators endured a sunburnt day.
At LaCrosse Wisconsin Aug 19 the only state league game of the day featured Oshkosh and LaCrosse in a fast contest. Oshkosh gained the win with a decisive seventh inning hit and sacrifice scoring a single run after a scoreless start. Pitchers Cole and Warner opposed Moore in a tight pitchers duel.
Lew Hunting leader of the Four Huntings extols the joy of musical comedy as the audience seeks laughs and mirth. He promotes The Fool House as a season hit and notes his nickname The Kandy Kid while puffing his daily cigar ahead of tonight’s Grand show.
Why Women Sin a melodrama that plays Monday night at the stand portrays intrigue in New York society. A four act stirring plot features a duel in a gambling room on stairs and a snow scene before Holy Trinity church with a cast noted for excellence.
Labor day organizers report GC MM and St Paul trains will not run a Beloit to Freeport special on September 4. Beloit business leaders are said to push wage workers to stay home. The notice cites local opposition to the event and urges alternatives for travel.
Advertisement notes Russian milk and cream breakfast specialty and announces excursion tickets on the Chicago and North Western Railway from Sept 8 to 1 with favorable return limits to Richmond Virginia via the North Western line. Apply to agents for details.
A traveler’s Cairns dispatch from July 1 1906 details a cosmopolitan population in Cairns Nova Australia with horses roaming the streets and goats wandering free. The journey north from Brisbane covers Keppel Bay Mackay Bowen Townsville across archipelago scenery and tropical flora. The note describes local huts and native groups as well as botanical curiosities like lawyer-cane and umbrella tree, plus a Barron Falls visit and a Nelson tramline lecture. The writer plans onward travel to Downsville aboard Cintra.
The Rockford Typographical Union plans linen dusters and white hats for Labor Day parade in Freeport marking a standout display among unions. Members will carry canes, with leather workers in matching attire, as Rockford plans future parade rotations among three cities.
A marriage license is issued to Edwin H. Mead and Emma Steitz with permission noted for Shivago as additional party. The ceremony partner names appear in the records under licensing entries for this matrimony.
Morarity and Barlow join Freeport amid rumors of further moves in the league. Manager Moriarity aims to spark change after taking command, with denials from Malven about releases. Bacom and Sullivan tied to potential Wausau shifts. Warzala to try out with Moriarity. Patrick McNulty’s ill father in Aurora noted.
Laura M. Gemmill recounts travels from Sacramento valley to San Francisco, noting 264 miles of streetcar lines, Nob Hill views, and a stormy Pacific coast. She describes Santa Barbara Mission, an old bells display, a Roosevelt photo, and contrasts with San Gabriel mission. The letter ends with a promise to continue in a later journal issue.
Voinsons in Wood. Perhaps you don't realize that many pain poisons originate in your food, but some day you may tear a twinge of dyspepsia that will convince you. Dr. King's New Life Pills are guaranteed to cure all sickness caused by undigested food. 25¢ at Joseph Rimert's drug store. Try them.
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 show price per foot including labor and materials. Bids to be handed to city clerk. Specifications on file in city engineer's office. G W Graham City Engineer.
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