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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1905
Page
2
The Freeport Journal receives recognition from the International Typographical Union for employing union labor in its mechanical departments.
A long list of visitors and homecomings fills a Rockford page, naming Miss Myrtle Bookman, Roy Northey, Miss Laura Merck, Mrs. J. G. Riley, Magistrate C. J. Bentley, Miss Florence Youngs, A. G. Matter, Miss Loretta Trunk, Mr. and Mrs. B. J. Welch, Mrs. H. Wilcox, William Wagner Jr., Mrs. 8. Augustine, Mrs. E. J. Walton, W. C. Moyer, Miss Florence Best, C. D. Closson, Mrs. Lena Stein, Rollen Breyman, Miss Mabel Goddard, Mrs. F. M. Way, Mrs. J. Lindsay, Miss Belle Cushing, Rev. Blaser, Miss Eva May Bowers, Miss Bessie Felman, Miss Alice Minch, Mr. and Mrs. William Washburn, Mrs. Ed. Wilcox, Mr. and Mrs. R. Baker, Mrs. J. E. Baker, Mrs. Laura Leibenman, Roy Sanderson, Mrs. W. L. Wilderon, Miss Katharine Swainhart, Misses Lula and Irma Shackley, Mrs. M. C. Jenkins, Mr. and Mrs. D. M. Markle, Mrs. W. D. Mack, Mrs. O. F. Warner, Ralph B. Rosenstiel, and others, noting travels to Chicago, Lena, Dubuque, Rockford, and Lake Delavan. The item ends with an ad for Dr King’s New Life Pills.
In Freeport, officials revoke the license to sell medicine from "Brother Paul" after doctors and business leaders request action. Veterans without proper discharge papers helped dispense the medicine at night, provoking a police response and further summonses. The city council, led by Mayor Dittmar, held a star chamber session, ultimately voting to withhold the license. A crowd gathered as doctors, attorneys, and local medical leaders prepared to pursue court action next week.
Secretary of State James A. Rose released a 427 page volume presenting the statutes and resolutions from the regular biennial session this year. The text is described as valuable to lawyers and all involved with statutory law, noting the last session’s exceptional importance and far reaching measures.
Dan Voss and Arthur Clermont, two high school students, began a three week bicycle trip starting with a rail ride to Chicago. They plan a five hundred mile tour of southern Michigan by tandem bicycle visiting Edgbert Gleason now of Kalamazoo.
Frank Bruehler came home last evening after a three month trip through Europe. He visited relatives in Austria Germany and Italy and is staying with his sister Mrs Amos Grattelo before returning to Beresford. Born and raised locally he went west to seek his fortune and now enjoys a comfortable position.
Oakdale Park camp meeting closed and regular services resume at Trinity church. Teacher meeting and choir practice tonight at 7:80. Sabbath school and preaching on Sunday as usual.
Simon Ortmeier the shoe merchant moves stock into the store room at 186 Galena Street today. The business was formerly located on South Galena Avenue.
A special communication of Excel sior lodge A F and A M will be held this evening at seven oclock sharp for work in the M M degree.
Dr Charles Leitzell of Belvidere traveled to the city today after practicing in Cedarville. He announced next week he intends to locate at Dakota village, continuing his medical work.
G. By Ilikreth sells the west 60 feet of lot black 11 in Waterman and Hyde's addition to Mzra F. Holtz. The transfer details indicate a real estate action in the local property records with allotments to the named parties. The document notes an assignment of land rights within the subdivision and records the transaction for public notice.
A Florida reader credits Postum with restoring health after coffee caused bilious headaches nervousness facial blotches and rapid heart heat. She quit coffee switched to Postum and reports complete recovery and improved complexion in this testimonial from Postum Co Battle Creek Mich.
Archbishop Keane recalls three papal visits spanning 1873 to 1906, detailing conversations with Pius IX, Leo XIII, and Pius X. He links their distinct temperaments to three biblical models, notes Pius IX’s gentle youth focus, Leo XIII’s firm political intellect, and Pius X’s Peter-era leadership aiming to restore all things in Christ.
The Pilgrim for September is praised as a distinct editorial magazine rich in fiction and articles. It features Trexinald Wright Kathmian’s detective tale By Process of Exclusion, along with multiple stories and essays by Sara Lindsay Clolemain Susie RBoucell Wight Cynthia Marlowe Day Allen Willey and Stella Reid Cruthers. The issue highlights include The Light of Morning serial and features on women education and reform.
Johann Hoch, a convicted wife murderer and noted bigamist, escaped execution for a third time when a supersedeas halted the noose hours before noon. Justice Benjamin Magruder granted a stay, delaying the death sentence until October when the Illinois Supreme Court will review alleged trial errors and constitutional issues raised by Hoch’s defense.
Calumet Baking Powder referenced as Hoch faces execution delays after Governor Deneen grants respite until August 26. Attorney Plotke initially sought funds to carry the case to the supreme court, but efforts stalled until A H Thompson raised 500 dollars and Hoch’s group gathered about 700 dollars to prepare a record for appeal.
The sixty sixth annual Rock River conference will gather Oct 4 at the First Methodist church auditorium for a week of lectures. Delegates, about 350, will require extensive hospitality with noonday meals run by the Epworth League in the YMCA gym. Local Methodist families and sister denominations are urged to help entertain while solicitors plan calls next week.
An old newspaper ad promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin to improve complexion by regulating digestion. It notes sales by local druggists and listings for piano tuner Geo. B Turncaure and job ads for Summers' millinery store offering two apprentice positions.
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