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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1905
Page
7
Fragmented verse recalls rural pleasures and warns of August heat and political graft. The speaker laments duties and recalls boyhood by springs and ponds while predicting market tides, packers, and misdeeds around Rockefeller era politics. A calendar of astronomical quirks punctuates the idle musings.
A verse sequence asks who gave the flag its name Old Glory and answers with the flag’s own claim that its name is as old as the glory of God. It reflects pride in the flag, its symbolism, and the reflexive pledge of Americans to live and die for it.
A warning about counterfeiters selling imitations of Dr King’s New Discovery for coughs and colds to defraud the public. The notice urges buyers to look for the H. E. Buckler & Co. name on the wrapper as proof of authenticity, naming Chicago, Illinois, and Windsor, Canada, with Joseph Emmert, druggist, involved.
An old classified style notice lists Russian milk and cream orders, breakfast specialties, and contact details for Newman’s Sanitary Dairy Co. plus cement work offerings. It mentions hitching posts, sidewalks, concrete walls, and a piano tuner service arranged through local stores Brown & Dollimeyers or phoness, with phones provided.
Oakdale Camp Grounds report strong attendance and growing zeal at the park camp meeting. Bishop Hartzler of Harrisburg and Moody Institute’s C. A. Marshall arrive to lead sermons and missions talks. Prof. J. R. Trowbridge directs singing as Rev. G. Hershey and Rev. I. Landner preach. services run from dawn prayers to evening gatherings with mission emphasis and a major focus on Easter events.
A dense list of worship services across Freeport churches including Free Methodist Grace First English Lutheran First Presbyterian Christ Scientist United Brethren and others. It notes sermon times Sunday school Epworth league and choir plans, with pastors and special speakers. Also mentions a Tuesday Theosophical Society meeting and church invitations.
Mary R. Brawley widow of J W Brawley files a bill in circuit court through new attorney Charles H Green to recover dower in lot 12 block 1 Union addition owned by Charles and Margaret Kloepping. Brawley died Aug 17 1898. property sold at sheriff sale to Samuel W Fuller. Kloepping in possession via conveyances. Dower not assigned or paid. similar suits planned on other former properties. Brawley’s age about 75.
The Knights of Columbus plan a stag picnic tomorrow at Forest Park with large preparations to surpass past events. Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea is promoted as a yearly tonic used by many families this month with a money back guarantee if it fails. Joseph Emmert.
The Popp property at 66 Winnesheik Street, a good house and a lot and a half, will be sold at auction on Thursday August 17 1908 at the front door of the courthouse under decree of the circuit court. Master in Chancery Robert P Eckert.
A large Freeport crowd witnessed a strong win with new manager Morey, nicknamed the "man of the hour," guiding the Pretzels to a 6 3 victory over Wausau. Easton pitched well for Wausau while Freeport hitters and bases on balls produced seven runs across eight innings, featuring key hits from Morey, Barlow, and Carson.
In LaCrosse Wisconsin Oshkosh won a tightly contested game with Umlike umpire Bumsey officiating after Beloit released him. The clash featured strong pitching and defense, while Beloit’s Green Bay and Dubuque matchups produced notable scores. A colorful park scene included a large turnout for a Ladies' Aid basket picnic at Taylor's Park.
An experimental Caldwell Vapor Cooled Engine will be tested on a Polo Mendota line under Big Four orders. Officials from major railroads, including Illinois Central, will observe as Superintendent A E Clift predicts success. The test may push steam roads toward interurban options against electric lines.
Freeport bids show Shons was awarded the culvert project from Nursery to West streets after laboratories and Cedar Rapids bidder M Ward offered brick bids of 5.12 and 4.90 per foot while Shons offered 5.09 for brick and 4.86 for concrete. The committee opened sealed bids this afternoon for the 1,144 steer stretch.
Joe Murphy lies sick and afflicted with an attack of rheumatism, causing him to remain at home as he recovers.
Coroner Dr. W B Peak presided over an inquest into the death of Mennen Schoonhoven six miles south of the city. The jury found he died by hanging himself while temporarily insane due to poor health on August 11, 1905. Witnesses described his two years of mental decline and recent bereavement. The body was found in a grainery by Huke Buse, with the knot on the right side of the head after being cut down by Seth Scott.
In Freeport, Edward Scanlan the teamster was fined three dollars after a jury found him liable in an assault case brought by B F Brubaker Humane Society officer. Justice Witte imposed the minimal statutory fine. costs totaled twenty one dollars and fifty cents. Scanlan plans to appeal.
Free Port lodge No 452 holds a Monday evening meeting for business and work with refreshments. A rumor about Fred Meierkart being injured is false. he is alive and well.
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