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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1905
Page
2
The Freeport Journal is honored by an international union for using union labor in its mechanical departments, reflecting the publication’s commitment to fair labor practices and worker standards.
A compact digest of historical items from 1663 to 1894 noting figures like John Dudley Duke of Northumberland gaining beloaded status, William Penn securing release to Pennsylvania, a Palermo Sicily quake, Continental Army movements at Ticondoroga, and other varied past events including Maine and Hartford storm impacts and Beecher Tilton case correspondence.
Frank B. Koenig departed for Chicago and Grand Rapids to buy goods for a new furniture and undertaking establishment he will open in a newly rented store on lower Galena street. He brings 24 years of experience and aims to be ready by September first.
Dr J T White of the White Sanatorium was operated on last Wednesday at Wesley Hospital in Chicago for appendicitis. The procedure used a new anesthetic that renders the patient unconscious to pain yet capable of seeing surroundings. He was able to be around the day after surgery and returned home Saturday night.
Embury Methodists enjoyed splendor and strong attendance at both Sunday services yesterday. Rev. C. J. Logan of Elizabeth preached in the morning on He Saved Others, Himself He Cannot Save. Evening service featured a sermon titled Salvation Banners of Zion with many visitors from other city churches.
G W Wright the prominent contractor has secured the plastering contract for the Fond du Lac Wisconsin government building under construction by J W McAlpine of Dixon. Wright has also landed major jobs this year including government buildings at Elkhart Indiana Pekin Illinois and the agricultural college building at Ames Iowa.
Charles Burton of Warren Illinois died Saturday morning at 11 o'clock in St Francis hospital from an abscess of the cerebrum. A traveling salesman by trade, he had long lived in Illinois. He was forty three years old. The funeral was held this afternoon in Warren.
J T Murphy a boiler maker's helper at J Co shops was badly hurt this morning. While in the pit under engine 1128 he fell while climbing out and struck his head on the engine frame, cutting a five inch gash. He will be laid up for several days.
About thirty friends gathered at the home of agene Bucher yesterday on Walnut Street to celebrate his fifty third birthday. He received several very pretty gifts and a bountiful supper was served at the close of the afternoon.
Fred Dorian and Louis Hart returned from Kansas where they bought a half section each through the W J Matter agency. They report good country and expect to make another purchase.
The Tables' Aid society of the First M. E. church will host a supper in the church parlors next Wednesday. All are cordially invited. Supper served from 4 to 7 30 o'clock.
An aged advertisement touts Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea for clear skin with bright eyes and red lips. It claims the product improves complexion and vitality, noting consumer use by day and night and naming Saeienan Sanitary Poison Co. as the seller.
Freeport tops Green Bay 3 to 0 in the early game as Morey Climbers pressure the visitors. Stremmel again hurls stingy hits allowed, while Karnell and Schneiberg shine on the mound and at the plate in a game marked by tight defense and small-ball scoring.
In Beloit on Aug 19 20 Beloit beat Oshkosh in a doubleheader with strong pitching by Freitag Buckwalter and Dolan. Oshkosh won the first game in 13 innings while Beloit shut them out in the second. At Wausau and La Crosse games also noted with local officials disputing umpire charges and bets surrounding outcomes.
The article recounts Fay umpiring eight games in June and six in July at Oshkosh, with La Crosse accusing him of bias. He faced mobbing and missiles on June 24 and protests in Freeport series from July 1 onward. After July 16 he was removed for incompetency at the request of both teams’ managers.
The executive committee of the Western section of the Northern Illinois Teachers Association met in Dixon with County Superintendent I. F. Edwards to plan the fall meeting October 25 to 28. Officials present included S. J. Ferguson, W. S. Wallace, L. B. Neighbour, H. Baldwin, F. Haddock, and F. Edwards. The program centers on History with sessions on geography, education, and the role of history in schools, plus a Friday evening address by David Kinley and Saturday committee reports.
The Rockford and Interurban Company will purchase a carload of clean and unadulterated September milk at $1.20 per hundred pounds each morning at the local station. Wisconsin Condensed Milk Company of Pecatoneta, NL will purchase the milk.
Mrs. R. E. Davis visits friends in Chicago while H. B. Witte and J. A. Crain transact business in Beloit and Mt. Carroll. J. B. Winter and Dr. C. I. Snyder travel for work and to return from Oregon. Edward Germain and Florence Ortmeier visit friends or return from trips. Multiple locals including Dr. GB Morshon, William Walker, Dr. John Baukerman, Telward Bengston, Edith Bengston, Mildred Moll, Dr. MW HL Place, and others are noted for visits, travel, or hosting, with trips to Detroit, Lahark, and Tremont among destinations mentioned.
Large crowd filled Lena camp grounds on Sunday for the final day of the ten day gathering. Rev Powers delivered a powerful sermon from Luke 24 46 47 as Rev G C W Jaycox led morning services. Epworth League events drew many youths while testimonies and a devotional program highlighted the closing hours and soul turning conversions.
Manager Knorr announces new high class attractions at the Grand Opera House. Scheduled acts include The Royal Chef on September 4, The Old Clothes Man on September 1, The Forbidden Land on September 2, Mr Posey From Poseyville on August 31, The Irish Pawnbroker and Labor Day shows on September 4 in the afternoon and night.
At a United Spanish War Veterans meeting in Rock Island Captain H A Yount of Freeport was elected to the council of administration and W W Young was chosen as an alternate delegate to the national convention to be held in Milwaukee September 6 and 7.
George Hoebel et al vs Alfred Hoe bel et al files a bill for partition in circuit court with H C Hyde as solicitor for the complainants. An assumpsit suit seeking 700 dollars damages is filed by Hmelle Steffens against Anna Natho with Herman Menen representing the plaintiff.
Funeral services for Mrs. Catherine Zimmer were conducted Sunday afternoon by Rev. F. E. Traeger. B. F. Timms had charge and the pallbearers were John Koehler, Fred Kunz, Fred Held, Henry Rohkar, John Walz, and William Wagner.
The Northwestern passenger train once due from Chicago at 2 06 p m will now arrive at 3 00 p m causing the afternoon mail delivery in the business district to be considerably later than before.
City council meets in regular session this evening. Several sidewalk ordinances are expected to be presented. No other items of importance are scheduled.
An old advertisement offers a one hundred dollar reward for any gag observing that a cure cannot be achieved by Hall's Otarrh Cure. It features testimonials from druggists and outlines internal use for blood and surface action with a price per bottle and free testimonials.
Regular readers changing their address for the summer should arrange to have The Journal sent to any post office in the United States at no extra charge. The address can be changed as often as desired to ensure prompt and regular delivery through the summer months.
Concrete sidewalks hitching posts and walls built with quality material at low prices. News phone Blue 972.
Amusement report notes Lincoln J. Carters Two Little Wails will return to the Grand Opera House Wednesday after a forty six week season across major cities and Canada. Tempest and Sunshine resume their roles as waifs with most of the prior company.
A vivid description of Naples and its bay frames Fabio Manos dramatic production La Bello Napoli coming to the Grand opera house Friday night. The New York cast, stunning costumes, and lavish mise-en-scene promise a grand melodrama experience on tour.
Rivenbark Jr of Norfolk Virginia says his knee blistered badly but Bucklen's Arnica Salve stopped the pain and healed without a scar. The product also heals wounds and sores and is available for 25 cents at Joseph Emmert's drugstore.
John Haller of Florence Manitoba writes Aug 18 1905 that he purchased a large tract of land near Winnipeg through William Clement from Funk and Scott. He praises wheat yields of 25 to 40 bushels per acre, good oats and grains, and prospering farmers. He plans to visit and invite friends and neighbors to come view the country.
District manager A C G Brock reports seven weeks of work near Freeport yielding $82,000 in business. He explains the company offers low protection costs with safety, and a reserve fund to guarantee future prosperity. The plan combines investment with paid-up insurance and liquidity. The listing remains open for inspection.
The Wisconsin Condensed Milk Co Pecatonica will pay for August for pure clean unadulterated milk at 1.15 per hundred pounds at the factory. Payments on the 20th of each month with statements for the next month. Freight via interurban line available from the Vreeport station at 10c per can delivered to factory and returned to shipper.
Mrs Hale offers electrical facial massage using Mme Michand's method. Pine toilet creams sold as specialty items. Sessions available Tuesdays and Saturdays from 7:30 to 8:20 p m. New phone white 979 contact at 111 Stephenson St.
The Bogar property on Stephenson Street is for sale. A nine room modern house with water gas furnace and toilet room is located within three minutes of the courthouse. This prime town lot offers a rare opportunity and quick action is expected. Do not let others take it while you decide.
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