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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1906
Page
3
A Freeport label is recognizing the International Typographic Union for employing union labor in its mechanical departments amid ongoing industry standard discussions. The note highlights labor practices and union ties within the local printing and publishing scene.
The Senatorial Convention has nominated him as a Republican candidate for the Legislature, and it is expected he will be elected without opposition.
Glen Oblander visits Chicago. J W Miller and Bert J Glaw travel on business. Many residents from Winslow Rockford Milwaukee and other towns visit Chicago Delavan Lake and Madison for gatherings weddings and relatives. Major Timms views reunion events while others plan trips to Beaver Dam Thomson and Joliet.
Real estate transfers listed include Matthias Hettinger to Moses Eby for parts of lots 3 4 and 6 in Farwell's addition totaling 5600 dollars. Frances Allen transfers by deed to August Grattelo for block 4 in Coates' addition.
White Shrine of Jerusalem Shrine No 4 will hold an evening meeting for the transaction of business. Members are urged to attend as upcoming actions and arrangements are discussed.
The Y M C A star course committee announces an ambitious season with George R Wendling Ralph Parlette Ross Crane and two concert groups among the talents. The program includes Hiawatha in picture play form and a series starting in October with monthly events.
A Lena column lists a group enjoying a picnic at Millville and a stream of visitors and homecomings from Waddaims Freeport Monmouth Portland Johnson Shoesmith Cedar Rapids Dakota Kent Mt. Morris and other places. Names include Mr and Mrs George Smith Mildred Halladay Florence Coomber Jessie Roush and many relatives and hosts.
Makes children eat sleep and grow. Makes mother strong and vigorous. Creates a health family. Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea promotes well being. Tea or tablets, 35 cents. Joseph Baimert.
Freeport district Methodists announce the Lena camp meeting opens Thursday and runs to August 26. Highlights include Old Soldiers day with Bishop Samuel Fallon on Saturday August 18, Philippine day with Dr H C Stuntz on August 22, Gospel temperance day August 23, Missionary day August 24 featuring Miss Sarah M DeLine and Mrs Olin Cady, and Epworth league day August 25 with Bishop W F Oldham.
An automobilist fled after a run over on Galena Street Sunday night leaving the red car unaccounted for and the license number undiscovered. The owner, Mr DeGraff who held the animal that was killed has not pursued action and the case may be dropped.
Samuel Burton, a burns patient, attempted suicide by slashing his throat in the American hospital ward after his nurse Miss Jessie Thompson wrested the knife from him. He is morose and threatened to try again, believing life too hard.
Mr and Mrs Fred Grey and Dr and Mrs Rideouts and family return from Lake Waubesa after a weeks long trip. They report an unsuccessful fishing spell until Monday night when Mr Grey caught three pickerel totaling twenty nine pounds. George Landis, summering at the resort, landed a big fish last week but it escaped after snapping a thick line. The Greys were guests of Mr and Mrs O Landis who plan to stay at Keeonsa until November 1.
Local Royal Arcanum lodge gathered last evening but lacking several officers on vacation, no business was conducted. Deputy grand regent W H Loyce of Belvidere assisted in initializing six new members. next meeting set for Monday night August 27.
The William Walton Nephews defeated the First M. E. E. team 21 to 14 at Taylor's Park last evening. An exhibition between Mill bury M. E. E. Sunday school and First M. E. E. school is set for this evening at 7 o'clock, followed by a Y M C A team match against the Walton Nephews on Wednesday night.
Mrs G W Blair of McConnell formerly Lillie Bech has been told to take charge of the primary work for Jo Daviess county Sunday school convention to be held at Elizabeth on the 16th and 17th of this month Blair is known as a Sunday school worker and is county primary superintendent of Stephenson county.
Ringling Brothers car number 1, advertising their circus, passed through the city this morning from the west en route to Dixon. With many shows already visiting Freeport this summer, it is very doubtful the Ringlings will return this season.
Misses Tillie and Edna Voight Clara Straub Nellie Sweeney Jennie Williams and Mrs Henry Rotzler used the interurban excursion rate to travel to Rockford this morning. They planned to spend the day at Harlem park and enjoy the outing together.
Dr J A Poting and his wife left this morning for Milwaukee to attend the Eagles convention as a delegate from the Freeport Aerie.
Patrick Murphy, a laborer on the Great Western construction between Galena Junction and Stockton, quits after refusing to drink or buy beer for coworkers. Fellow workers mocked him, prompting his resignation and move to Galena. He saved money from a daily stipend of 1.50 and believes many destitute men waste funds.
A list of real estate transfers since the last report in Freeport and surrounding areas. Entries include W Siecke to H J Straub lot 9 block 3 Meyer add Freeport $700. Reiner Pulscher to Maggie Albright lot 9 block 8 Lincoln Boulevard Freeport $1,125. Beamer to W P Finks lot 4 block 2 Clark's 4th add Freeport £10,000. Andrew Gochnaur to G W Bixler acreage in TocK Grove $2,500. Daniel Kangheira to George Kunz et al. various lots Freeport $3,500. and other transfers with multiple parties and amounts. Includes abstract services and legal instrument drafting by O Payton & Frick, Conveyancers.
The Daily Journal announces citywide home delivery available for 10 cents covering a three week period. The notice emphasizes affordability and broad reach for readers seeking timely local news.
The Can ners arrive in Green Bay as a four game series begins this afternoon. Freeport faces a tough run, needing most away wins while La Crosse leads on points. A postponed game from earlier is to be replayed, with President Powers allowing the rescheduled contest.
W E Finkenbinder chosen principal at Harmon Illinois schools. MGC A outing at Taylor’s park tomorrow. Followers of Christ meet at King’s Daughters settlement home tomorrow 8 pm. All horseshoeing and blacksmith shops closed for a picnic at Washington park near Cherry Valley. Rubendall Lattig install three horse power electric motor in Exchange street shop to aid woodwork. Adam Kadel longtime Whiteside and Colona resident dies near Rock Falls at 12 45 pm Monday. English Lutheran Ladies Aid meet Wednesday at 3 pm. Freeport Sunday school teachers meet 8 pm with Mrs D B Jones in Grove street. Whatsoever Circle meet settlement home this evening 7 30 pm. Women’s Home Missionary Society Embury church meet with Mrs Devoe on Benton street tomorrow 8 pm. Members urged to bring dues. Y M C A social for First English church Wednesday Aug Lo at pastor’s home Fifth avenue and West street 2d
A Kent home hosted a large Blair family reunion on Monday Aug 13 marking nearly nineteen years since the last gathering. Mr and Mrs Blair, ages 66 and 62, celebrated with four sons James William Hiriam George and five daughters Lucy Meda Lillie Mae Nellie plus sixty relatives. Twenty five grandchildren attended while Miles Tyrrell husband of Lucy resided in Pender Neb. Photographer Miller of Pearl City captured the group as all but Miles attended. The day proved pleasant and memorable for every participant.
Fragmentary line reads of time and wish to become a child for a night. Lime urges action while seeking rest and a remedy described as Rocky Mountain Tea. The text presents a poetic, uncertain excerpt with characters and a setting hinted but not fully clear.
Freeport Aerie of Eagles offers a special $4.70 round trip fare to Milwaukee for the national Karlen convention. Depart Freeport at 11 a.m. Wednesday via C M and St Paul. Tickets returnable until Monday evening. Public invited to join and enjoy a good time in Cream City.
Washington reports from the Bureau of Labor that 1906 wages and hours in major U S industries rose while more men were employed. Purchasing power advanced as hourly and weekly earnings grew despite higher food prices, with 1905 wages far above the 10-year average and payrolls up notably.
Milwaukee hosts the Fraternal Order of Eagles annual national convention with an estimated 15 000 members. Delegates arrive from New York Cleveland Topeka Cincinnati Minneapolis Denver Indianapolis and other midwest cities. The event blends business with entertainment as a grand parade and illuminated city welcome mark the gathering.
Highland Park sees many improvements including a high fence at the wall entrance to prevent falls, a rustic bridge over the lagoon with tree railings, and new seating. I W Mathews, park manager, plans an amateurs night at the theatre next Wednesday with prizes for sketches songs and dances. The park’s popularity grows with attractions like the figure eight and box ball alleys, and a circle swing is planned for next season though not ready before season’s end.
Minneapolis August 14 Hundreds of visitors arrive as reunion day is proclaimed at the Grand Army national encampment. Numerous regimental and state reunions are held as business sessions of allied organizations proceed. The encampment opens with expected large crowds and a parade planned for tomorrow. Governor Johnson Mayor Jones and Commander Longfellow of the Minnesota G A R plan welcomes. Commander in Chief Tanner and other veterans will respond for visitors.
Geneva Iowa Aug 14 Special This town observed bean day its annual festival on the Franklin county calendar Hundreds joined the celebration and many bushels of beans were served at the big dinner The program included music addresses athletic sports and other outdoor festivities.
August brings sneezing runny eyes and nasal congestion from heat dust and pollen. Hyomei promises immediate relief and a permanent cure when used six to seven times daily or rubbed into the pose. complete outfit costs $1.00 with 60c refills and a refund offer from Wim. F. Jungkunz.
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