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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1905
Page
2
News of Day Tersely Tol reports that Nina Y Wood M A noted lecturer touring Iowa will speak on political and social economy and objections to socialism in the county court room at the courthouse Thursday evening. She will continue to Ohio to lecture and consented to stop in Freeport for a talk.
Crowded interurban cars from Freeport to Rockford today draw attendees to the Rockford chautauqua. Many locals plan to travel again tomorrow as Governor La Follette of Wisconsin is expected to speak at the event.
Mrs. George Meiers, a city missionary of Chicago, will address the ladies of the First Baptist church at the regular monthly missionary meeting. The gathering is set for Friday afternoon at 2 30 o clock, and all church ladies are invited.
The Illinois Central railroad announces an excursion rate of one and one third fare for Labor Day within fifty miles of this city. Rates apply from Amboy Galena Gayin Park Dodgeville and Rockford. Les Moore a Freeport brakeman under arrest at Rockford on charges by Josephine Harter has settled the case and bail bonds signed by a Freeport woman are released.
Wee Willie McGill, Freeport's latest pitching addition, started this afternoon. Schneiberg to throw last game tomorrow against La Crosse, while Scott opens Sunday against Beloit.
The Saturday afternoon holiday for the German Insurance company will be extended during September. Previously these half-holidays during summer ended at the end of August.
Clarence O'Brien of Madison and Theresa Barber of Madison were married by Justice Marvin at 10 o'clock this morning. Both were licensed to wed, Clarence O'Brien and Theresa Barber, Madison.
Yesterday's slow game ended in an 8 to 7 defeat for Freeport as La Crosse rallied in the tenth. Pitcher Jack Jackson allowed three hits and two walks, while Freeport errors fueled the late surge. Meade and Touton changed the lineup, but the home team failed to hold the lead and fell in extras.
Fraud exposed warnings warn the public about counterfeit imitations of Dr King's New Discovery for coughs and colds. The notice urges buyers to look for the Bucklen name on wrappers as proof of genuine medicine from H. KE Bucklen & Co. and Joseph Emmert druggist.
The report notes yesterday's defeat suggesting pitchers stay on the bench while regular fielders hold their positions. Reed is described as out of place and missed, with the suburban disaster highlighting the need for proper placement and roles in the lineup.
Green Bay Wisconsin August 20 Green Bay defeats Wausau by a score of 8 to 7 after a hard fought game. H K Green Big K H K Green Big 0 12 020001 C 8 8 0 Wausau ooo good eo 7 1 Batteries Selintkowski and Conners Malven and Mott.
In Oshkosh Wisconsin on August 29 the home team defeated Beloit in the opening game of a three game series moving into a firm hold on second place. The score is not given in the fragment.
Robert J. Collier, the New York publisher, bought Lincoln's birthplace farm at Hodgenville Kentucky for 3800 dollars. The 110 acre site remains largely as at Lincoln's birth with a sturdy house and a spring. He may turn it to a national park or give it to a patriotic organization. cost of maintenance should be modest. The piece notes a 21st Soldiers and Sailors reunion in Ashton on Sept 6 and 7 with speakers Lowden Dredd Stone and Farrand. Congressman Hitt may attend if health permits.
G Rivenbark Jr of Norfolk Virginia reports Bucklen's Aralia Salve stopped his severely burned knee pain and healed with no scar. Also promoted as curing wounds and sores at 25 cents via Joseph Emmert's druggist.
Reduced fare excursion tickets to the Old Soldiers and Sailors Reunion at Ashton, Illinois, via the Chicago and North Western Railway will be sold September 6 7 8 with return until September 8. Apply to Chicago and North Western Railway agents.
A humorous portrait of Polo Illinois describing its lawfulness and charm. Chief Dodson and Justice Metz govern with quirky rituals as townsfolk observe trials from roofs. The dry town hosts unconventional signs like Polo Pants and a joking portrait of village life.
Directors of major railroads consider rewarding employees with annual passes based on years of service. Southern Pacific and Prisco system announce plans to issue passes, with divisions or full-system access depending on tenure. Advertising snippets for Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea and Golden Eagle clothing follow in the page.
A startling tale spreads that Louis, a Freeport based dispatcher for the Illinois Central, wed a prominent Wenona young lady at high noon today. Reports say the couple, long rumored, will likely board together and establish a home after a brief housewarming.
Riverside Park reports warm sunny days and good turnout for spiritual meetings. Ministers from Forreston Oak Street Sterling and Salem preached on loneliness of Christ making all things new and following Christ with Rev Hallwache expected to speak tonight as audiences remain engaged and cottages fill the grounds.
W H Shons of this city won the contract to build the Cottonwood street culvert from Nursery to West streets. The 1 047 foot project will start at once after a 15 percent reduction from his original bid, as recommended by Aldermen Steffen Me Govern and Lonergan.
At a meeting last evening five new members were admitted to the retail Clerks union. The group also voted to march in the Labor Day parade and appointed a committee to handle parade arrangements: Sam Liebrich, Al Emerick, Dan Brown, Joe Lautwein, and Al Liebbing. Separately, the estate of Bothwell Pulford of Savanna is being settled. after debts, about 80 000 dollars remains, likely more, for real estate and personal property.
A travel diary from Cairns to Townsville recounts pleasant sea passages aboard the Cintra and Moana. The writer details Castile Hill views, goat-filled streets, Magnetic Island visits, a Townsville editor on the island, and Alma Bay coconut gardens, with plans to sail to Brisbane on the Aramac on the tenth.
An old advertisement touts Dr King's New Life Pills as a guaranteed cure for sickness from poisons of undigested food. It claims relief and offers a money back guarantee at Joseph Emmert's drug store for 25 cents.
On Thursday and Sunday this week the principal invites all parents and pupils to visit the high school building office to discuss courses of study elective subjects irregular work college requirements and other department business. Immaculate dress note: smart trousers in conservative and extreme peg styles available.
Inlalion Cedarville 1906 reports of officers show Henry Richart treasurer presiding over receipts and expenditures with a small cash balance. Many officers were reelected as vacancies arose from deaths. Afternoon program featured U S Senator A J Hopking of Aurora delivering the annual address, with short remarks by A B Whson and others.
Mrs Sarah Jane Miller a longtime Kent township resident died at Globe hospital at 12 46 AM after months with dropsy and heart disease. Maiden name Sarah Mann she was born November 6 in Findley Ohio aged 66 and lived in Illinois 32 years. Survived by three children Chas E Miller Rufus Bardell Miller and Mrs Melvin Trotter. Funeral Thursday at 1 36 PM at Kent United Brethren with Rev Kautz officiating.
Town board holds a regular meeting Tuesday evening September 3 at 7:30 p.m. to audit town bills. All persons with claims against the town must present them at the clerk's office promptly. Thos Lawless, Town Clerk.
A fine three minute walk from the coutumise offers a nine room modern house with water gas furnace and toilet. The Rogar Property on Stephenson Street is described as a rare opportunity and demand for quick action to prevent losing it to another.
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