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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1906
Page
4
In recognition of employing union labor in its mechanical departments the Freeport Journal and the International Typographical Penton issue a formal note. Readers see emphasis on labor harmony and industry standards within the printing trade.
A scrambled list outlines candidates for state treasurer, superintendent, and other offices. Names include Shelby M., Cul lom, John Fo Smullini, Francis G. Blair, C. T. A., Lowden, Gillespia, and Henry Ritzman, with vacancies for county judge, sheriff, county clerk, and school superintendent.
Lena and other area residents visit Freeport and Chicago today while local travelers head to Madison Milwaukee and Canada. Several people return home after visits with relatives or friends in Rockford Dodgeville Centreville and St Louis. others plan longer stays or moves east with family.
County offices will close for Labor Day. Walton News store owner John Bohn injured ankle and homebound. Deputy clerk G A Weaver returns after two week vacation. Compton village in Lee County nearly wiped out by fire causing over 35000 loss with 6500 insurance. Bricklayers Mae sons and Plasterers union No 1 asked to pick up Labor Day hats at E&W by Saturday.
A horse owned by Dr. Norton the veterinary surgeon bolted this morning after a passing car at the Stephenson and Liberty corner. It ran down Weston Stephen son street to Chicago street where several men stopped it at the corner. A Serf store wagon collision knocked medicine bottles off the buggy but the horse and buggy escaped without injury.
The businessmen of Preeport are invited as guests of the Management at Highland park on Monday for a day of attractions. Free tickets are provided for all attractions and those who have met been supplies are asked to call at the Street Railway office by noon Monday. Music all day and an included dinner offer a pleasant day at the park.
Three children of the Fresh Air society brought from Chicago with aid of King's Daughters' Settlement Home returned to the city this morning. They carried bagged gifts to take home to their less fortunate friends, reflecting the charity outreach of the program.
Owen Hill faces a police court hearing this afternoon on charges of larceny related to a razor and several other articles taken from a roommate. The case proceeds in the local court.
Freeport returns from a 20 day circuit trip to a 1-0 game, then 9 innings total 2-0 win over Eau Claire. Canners pitcher Wenig dazzles as La Crosse slides into pennant race with strong defense and baserunning.
The report praises Gardner and Ives for fielding, Dixon’s surprising return, and strong La Crosse pitching with Warhop, Scott, and Weale, noting several fielding errors by Schneiberg, Bubser, and Hawkes. It concludes that with closely matched teams the final outcome remains uncertain as the season nears its end.
In Green Bay on August 5 the Royals shut out La Crosse 2 to 0. The Oshkosh reports indicate several errors hindered the game, with mixed play from local squads and effort from Roan Ts and others noted amid the rough conditions.
George W. S. George of Columbus Ohio, star pitcher for LaCrosse in the Wisconsin State League, sold to the Boston Americans for 500 dollars to report September 15. The Wausau Record notes he is among the league’s top hurlers, though several rivals might challenge him. He is described as aggressive and hard to manage, with a history of clashing with managers, including an incident with Hawley over discipline.
Firefighters responded to George Ives residence about 3 30 pm yesterday to extinguish a small second story fire. A match reportedly on the floor ignited a nearby newspaper which set the mattress aflame. The blaze caused little structural damage but produced dense smoke that hindered the response.
Hanataro Oanada, native of dipan, wed Miss Luelia aon of Madison, Wisconsin in Rockford Illinois. The American bride and oriental groom, a University of Wisconsin student, fled to wed as her parents opposed the match. Groom works in Milwaukee and plans to return to Japan with his bride soon.
The First English Reformed Sunday School, organized on July 6, held its inaugural picnic at Highland Park with about forty members enrolled and around fifty attendees. Members and visitors shared a bountiful feast as town officials joined, enjoying a sociable afternoon of games and fellowship.
An elderly ad parodies tax avoidance and rent costs, noting a claim that “Sut King” wins a medical remedy. It mentions a man named Joseph Eimiert and a claim about Rocky Mountain Tea curing an illness, implying a sensational, dubious advertisement from a bygone era.
A sale note for school footwear lists Jon Clad brand shoes sold exclusively at the EL and W. Clothing House. Price 1.30. Local buyers may see these limited stock items at the shop.
The Riverside Association camp meeting near Oakdale concludes with strong old people's services and a large turnout. Bishop Heil leads ministerial conference and the old persons service with sermons from Prov 4:18 19. Revival hope grows as attendees report nine conversions and ongoing spiritual tide.
The Riverside campmeeting nears close with three days left and growing interest. Rev Wes Moechl of Red Oak preached the morning sermon while Rev J Feuche of Matta led the largest afternoon audience to date. Evening prayer meetings preceded Gy Ci Gasser of Hoopville delivering the sermon.
In Dakota on August 30, Maysie McElhiney married John F. Ferry at the McElhiney residence. The ceremony used the double ring rite with Rev. J. F. Hergens officiating. Guests from several Illinois towns attended. The couple planned a Milwaukee lake trip and will reside in Mattoon, Illinois.
Rev G Tillman spoke at St John s Evangelical church on Emmaus Asylum for Epileptics and the Feeble Minded in St Charles Mo He described the humanitarian work and need for modern facilities aided by stereopticon views of the grounds buildings and patients A new 25000 building is under construction half funded A silver offering raised funds to forward to Rev I Holke pastor for the building fund and donations.
The Bricklayers Masons and Plasterers union will hold a special meeting tonight to arrange the Beloit Labor Day celebration next Monday. Members should buy tickets from secretary Fred Franks at Docust Street. A special car will depart at 6 80 in the morning.
In Eminence Kentucky Major Hamm editor of the Constitutionalist recounts being attacked four years ago and using Bucklen’s Arnica Salve from Joseph Emmert’s drug store. He says it cured him in ten days with no trouble. The salve is promoted as a swift healer of burns sores cuts and wounds.
fragmentary note mentions Brown and DOLLMEVER with unclear context but implies a greeting or souvenir phrase. No clear event dates or actions. contains names but lacks a complete report.
The Y M C A will host two major meetings tonight to organize a large membership drive and to plan educational needs for Freeper. H H Stahl chairs a 40 member committee aiming to invite every city youth to join within 30 to 50 days, promising a historic campaign with new methods.
To the electric cars and within walks on all lots. Sewerage and all connections up to lot line now in except on Float The houses al handsome and commodious. and most desir able neighbor hoods around Freeport. Make it your.
Embury church announces a new series of four Sunday evening illustrated missionary addresses by its pastor under contract with a Chicago bureau. The first talk features hand colored views of Bishop Warne's Calcutta to Orissa tour by bullock cart, with events in India missionary work. Children under twelve should stay away to allow adults, with a future children's service planned. Free admission with a liberal basket offering. services begin promptly at Ting.
Mr and Mrs Charles Geise express gratitude to neighbors and friends for their kindness during their recent bereavement.
In the excerpt a daily routine is outlined with meals and activities. It notes an early breakfast, a short walk, a little talk, luncheon, an hour of rest, and an evening meal around Hollister’s Rocky Mountain Pea Tea or Tablets priced at 85 cents, attributed to Joseph Enmimert.
A compact public notice promotes BE. and W. school shoes at a referenced price of $1.50 and hints at watching results, indicating no price increase for the Iron Clad line. The fragment mentions budgeting context with an unclear location or date.
A reader note urges shoppers to visit Brown and Dollmneyer’s for bargains on school supplies. Se UND.
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