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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1906
Page
2
The label is issued to the Freeport rarpal Y by the international FYpO nical Union in recognition of employing Union labor in its mechanical departments.
AW suspicion as to the manner in which the late Mrs. Steffe Furat met her death at her home in Silver Creek has been allayed by a message received here this afternoon. Dr. Peck gave orders to have the ruins researched and it became known today that a tin can containing $300 in gold was found in the cellar. She burned remains of a roll of bills were also found.
Mrs Luther Younglove entertained last evening at her North Galena avenue home in honor of Miss Bessie Krape and R J Carnahan. The gathering featured euchre. Favors went to Mrs I F B Olson of DeKalb and Malcolm Ford. This evening Mrs Walter Egfert and Miss Irma Irwin will entertain for Miss Krape and Mr Carnahan.
A fragmented OCR item notes a union labor meeting at a hall with attendees and unspecified timing. The readable fragments reference a united labor pore theme and a gathering at a local hall, but no clear date, outcome, or participants are identifiable.
Giles Turnbature recalls a Northern Illinois desperado gang at Driscol’s grave and a Mulford house robbery. He describes the seizure of 400 dollars, money hidden in an envelope, and the gang’s capture through careful counting of the bills. He also recounts a separate night raid near Belvidere and a Florence town later Fourth of July celebration with local youths. He cites Florence natives in biographical lists.
Regular meeting of Freeport Division No 290 auxiliary to B of L FE set for Wednesday at 2 30 PM. Followers of Christ will meet tomorrow evening at the King’s Daughters Settlement Home. Freeport College of Commerce reports strong efforts for a phenomenal fall term, with many already enrolled as the new ad indicates. Fall term opens Monday Sept 3.
Nomorrow night will feature amateur performers at Highland Park with many applications already received. The program includes moving pictures illustrated songs and a knock about specialty. The Harris eight piece orchestra assists in pleasing audiences as the time for applications closes at noon.
Former Chief of Police Charles Hall sustained a serious left thumb fracture when a large iron piece toppled in the Robinson plant blacksmith shop yesterday afternoon. Medical attention was given and his condition is improving.
George Quintus of Harlem and Adeline MebLain of Dakota wed at the ranity church parsonage last evening. Rev. L C Schmidt performed the ceremony at eight o clock witnessed by a small group of friends.
The funeral for the late Samuel R. Bowers will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 from the residence at Mechanic and Spring streets. Rev. Bate will officiate. Marcus, Willard, Dr. Fred H., Orson, John and Jerome Bowers, all nephews, will act as pallbearers.
A lengthy overview traces how death and disease thinned Grand Army ranks from the Civil War era through the late 19th century, noting Illinois veterans on pension rolls, soldiers' homes, and the enduring toll of war. It cites Chicago and Lake County figures, pension costs, and the shift of women into the workforce following the Civil War.
Western Star encampment No 100 held a meeting with several Supreme officers in attendance including Grand Chief Patriarch Chester M Turner Grand Junior Warden McKutchan and Grand Chaplain D C Stocking The evening featured rehearsals of order customs refreshments and a pleasant time at Highland Park afterward.
August 20 Ridott notes report Wm. Brown and family visiting Freeport relatives. Mrs. Leerhof entertains her cousin Mrs. Miller and children from Colorado. Y P G V A hosts an ice cream social at Neuberger home with about fifty youths. Cyrus Boyer and Mrs. James Cole of Chicago called to Ridott for their mother Mrs. Boyer’s illness. Mrs. John McConnell returned to Aurora. W. Crosby family of Freeport spent Sunday in Ridott. Ethel Wagner visited her parents in Pecatonica. Mrs. Hotchkiss left for Thornton Iowa to stay with niece Mrs. Wn. Cary.
Centennial August 20 report lists Mr. and Mrs. Roland Goethe visiting Henry Hoefer and family. No services at German M E church Sunday to allow camp meeting at Lena. Heitter and Mrs Aaron Winters of Freeport called on Mrs. John Rosenstein. Simon Winters of Freeport visited Henry Schwartz and wife. Theo Koerner and family with W A Koertner. Ed Schoch rents Sand Sneier farm for coming year. Charles Geiser buys a new National manure spreader.
KE. W. Goodloe of Dutton Street in Waco Texas writes that Dr King s New Discovery cured his chronic cough and kept him well for five years He says a lingering cough and worsening condition are now gone The medicine cures chronic coughs la grippe croup whooping cough and prevents pneumonia It is pleasant to take and guaranteed at Joseph Immerts drug store Prices 50 cents and 1 00 Trial bottle free
A Monday camp meeting on the Lena grounds, though exposed to intense heat, drew enthusiastic participation. Miss Bertha Fowler delivered a forceful address on city poverty and reform, while Dr. Deloss M. Tompkins taught The Human Soul. Rev. Louis E. Dennis and Rev. Edwin Breen led afternoon and evening services, with Miss Snider and Miss Noble guiding the children’s tent and Dr. Homer Stuntz scheduled to speak on the Philippines Wednesday.
In Eminence Kentucky editor Major Hamm recalls a severe four year old attack by Piles and credits Bucklen’s Arnica Salve with a ten day cure and no subsequent trouble. The ad proclaims it the quickest healer of burns sores cuts and wounds and lists Joseph Emmert’s drug store selling it for 25 cents.
The Wocheimer railway from Alsting to Trieste, opened by Archduke Ivan Perndinaud of Austria, passes through the Alps. It features forty seven tunnels and F28 bridges, including the world’s largest stone arch bridge with a span over 270 feet.
An advertisement claims DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve prevents sunburn stings and summer blues. It asserts the product cures ordinary ills and urges consumers to seek the genuine box name, noting availability from all druggists.
Thos Waoo Plavis, aged seventy seven, is reported to have ridden over 100000 miles. He received the Century Club of America first prize for the greatest village record, celebrated as the most remarkable feat in the world.
Health ad states pimples signal toxins and recommends Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea for cleansing. Promotes Tea and Tablets at 35 cents under Joseph Emmett.
The Charles E Meyer addition is advertised with superb building lots priced from 650 to 750 dollars each. It claims values will rise beyond any safe interest or profits, with larger nearby lots costing 1200 to 2250 dollars. Buyers are urged to purchase now for anticipated future gains as real estate values climb.
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