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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1906
Page
4
The Freeport Journal is awarded an Industrial label by the International Typographical Union in recognition of employing union labor in its mechanical departments.
Rev W H Fouke formerly of this district attends the Oakdale camp meeting with stirring scenes reported. Bishop Heil arrives and will take an active part in Missionary Day activities as plans proceed for the event.
A stream of morning travelers and visitors to Chicago Rockford and other cities joins local residents touring Liberty County. Readers record names such as Mrs A E B Clift Dr W T Best and Rev F W Nickel among many others visiting relatives, attending church services, or taking treatment while Rev W C Heyl and Bishop Heil lead camp meetings at Oakdale with Poling and Seager set for upcoming sessions.
Owen Hill is detained at the police station as investigators probe how he acquired two pipes a razor cuff buttons and other trinkets he tried to sell at Barehell second hand store this morning. He could not account for the items to the officers satisfaction and reportedly claimed possession of goods from out of town with a stated value of $20.
A card and sewing raffle will be held tomorrow afternoon at St Ping Ball, proceeds to benefit St Vincent's Orphans' Home. The event aims to raise funds and support the home’s needs.
A local family pushes for school aid amid ongoing AI related disputes. The case centers on funding eligibility, with parents urging district officials to clarify policy as families cope with rising costs and technological integration.
Women of the Riverside camp meeting’s Missionary Society day proved successful. A morning gathering featured a society meeting, a ladies choir, and brief talks by Mrs J H Blaser Belvidere on What the W M S is Doing and Mrs N Wanderiieb Kreepore on Our Privileges and Duties. Bishop Wii Horn preached a powerful missionary sermon. Afternoon programs by the Mission band highlighted children’s performances. Mrs Minch Hoop Pole discussed experiences in Africa and China, with curios including an idol and ladies slippers. Rev W A Schultz Forreston attended.
The Democratic club in the Best Building held a formal dedication with Lawrence B. Stringer and James P. Wilson as principal speakers. I M Goodwin opened the gathering to promote Democratic organization amid low attendance and hope for better turnout, the room featuring pool and billiards and portraits of Bryan, Mayor Dittmar, and organizers.
Chicago authorities ask to watch for a man about six feet tall with a florid complexion and smooth face who is traveling through the region passing counterfeit ten dollar bills known as the Buffalo bill. The trickster enters stores, makes purchases, and gives the fake bill for change, swindling several locals. The counterfeit is two sheets glued with silk threads. it is thicker and easier to spot than genuine currency.
An ad-like essay describes indigestion causing heaviness dizziness headaches and irritability and promotes Miona stomach tablets as a cure. It claims the product strengthens digestion, ends symptoms, and guarantees money back if not effective. price listed as 0.0 and sold by WB Jungkiuz.
A fragmented clipping praises a figure described as a king among men, noted for being free from disease and taking Rocky Mountain Dea. Joseph Kuoamert, while also claiming he pays no taxes nor rent and is often busted, with no clear context or verification.
Rev. G Tillmans, superintendent of Kinmans Asylum for Epileptics and Feeble Minded in St Charles Missouri, will lecture at St Johns Evangelical Church Thursday evening at 745 about the institution. Attendance is invited for all interested in the care of epileptics and feeble minded.
Large attendance sees Freeport sweep Eau Claire in a double header. Yesterday Freeport won 10 to 1 in the late game after taking two earlier contests in La Crosse. Schoonhoven led the attack with four singles as Freeport tallied seventeen hits.
Oshkosh and La Crosse split a doubleheader with La Crosse winning both games. The first contest featured late runs and a forfeited rematch ordered by President Powers to be replayed. In Green Bay, Warner pitched four hits allowed as Green Bay defeated Wausau to close the series.
Freeport and Bau Caine Jesus arrived this morning at 6 o clock. Freeport’s generation is ready for the whirlwind finish for the pennant and prospects are bright that Nag will try from the grandstand in Freeport next season. Manager Moriarity is confident of victory and says the Canners have more than an even chance for the title. Freeport aims to carry away a majority of the remaining games with the support of home crowds. Kay Chalice plays five games here, a doubleheader is scheduled for Staylar. Green Bay comes for five games, two at Beloit on Labor Day, then to Crosse and back for the five-vast gates to end the season. Chip Hanford, ex Oshkosh, will finish the season with Freeport, alternating behind the bat with Erickson in the field when needed.
Buy a pair of E. and W. school shoes and watch the results. No price increase on Iron Clad shoes at $1.50, model K-808E. For bargains in school supplies visit Brown and Dollmeyer's.
The Freeport Trades and Labor council held its last pre Labor Day session at the Trades and Labor hall. William Franks and Capt. C. B. Kling were named assistant marshals to supervise the Freeport marching column. An excursion rate of 1 to Beloit will apply all day, valid on any car. Officials expect about 3,000 attendees from the city. Labor unions will have reserved cars on Labor Day with a detailed departure schedule from 6:00 to 7:30 AM and cars staged at Taylor's park Sunday evening for labeling and decoration. Union members urged to arrive early to secure seats.
The piece notes hoboes have largely vanished from Freeport, seeking quieter northern woods while work is plentiful. It contrasts the idle fringe with a labor market revived by wheat harvests and California demand, citing police and the National Protective Order of Professional Hoboes as formerly active but now retreating.
Miss Susie and Miss Emma Kunz traveled to Dakota for the marriage of Miss Mary McElhaney and John Feny. The ceremony was held at the bride’s parents’ residence at noon, with a large gathering of friends and acquaintances in attendance.
An item notes a routine day with breakfast, a brief walk and talk, luncheon, an hour’s rest, and evening tea or tablets at Hollister’s Rocky Mountain Tea shop. The price listed is 45 cents per tea or tablet and the seller is Joseph Etoniert.
Advertising blurb touts a premium cigar labeled U. S. Supreme Judge Se Cigar with a price of 36.00 per thousand. Distributor Wm. F. Jungkunz invites verification of the claim to quality and dependability.
A full line of new and second hand school books is available from s-2dlw Brown & DOLLMAYER. The listing highlights a broad selection for students and teachers, suggesting reasonable prices and accessible titles for classroom use.
The Y M C A announces fall and winter class schedules for men, boys, and students, with new age based divisions. Special swim instruction begins Thursdays after school days, and Sept schedule starts with students on Sept 10, juniors on Sept 11, and intermeds on Sept 12, under director F C Rogers.
Description notes roomy and commodious facilities within easy walk of schools and the business district. Mentions walks on all lots and sewerage connections up to the lot line except on Float street. Highlights attractive and practical design.
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