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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1906
Page
2
The Freeport Journal receives a Typographical Union label in recognition of employing union labor in its mechanical departments.
A string of short notices lists residents and visitors from Winslow Orangeville Lena and Rockford making business calls in Freeport and Chicago. It notes trains and travel to Chicago for livestock shows and a Baptist pastor visiting relatives in St Louis with many locals visiting friends.
Miss Bessie Kelly accepts a Recta at Joseph Emmett drug store. Iron molders thank John Bauscher Jr for flowers at the annual ball. Missionary society of English Lutheran meets Mrs G R Loveland 169 Unions St Wednesday 2 pm. Dollville hosts a doll carnival at First M E church with acquainting reps. Miss Eva Munn hosts Freeport Shakespeare class evening. G A R women hold special meeting Friday Dec 7 2 30 pm at G A R hall. Mrs M J Van Duren inspecting J Brown Taylor circle 57. cake and ice cream served.
W L Hill, once 90 pounds, claims growth to double his weight after using Dr King s New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds. He says doctors gave up on him but after 12 bottles he is fully cured. Guaranteed by Joseph Emmert Druggest. 50 cents and 1.00 Trial bottle free.
Roney's Boys will perform at the First Presbyterian Church tomorrow evening. Watch for a likely church gathering with choir and audience in a local community event.
Summers offers a greatly reduced assortment of beautiful hats at 108 Piephone San Street. Sale dates include November 27 with sizes and styles likely to appeal to shoppers seeking affordable classy headwear.
Alderman Gibler blasted Freeport Water Company accusing meters’ rent and plant condition as unsafe. Council orders immediate inspection by state inspectors. plan includes meeting Monday with water officials and possible action. Petitions from Arcade workers demand enforcement of streetcar franchise. other city reports show treasurer receipts and numerous public-safety measures.
Adam Moist, bruised and bloodied from a jungle expedition in Mast Freeport, swore warrants against John and James Maher for assault and battery. The Maher brothers, ages 19 and 26, waived ex amination, were bound over to the grand jury on $5000 bonds, and held in custody after indict ment. James has parole history from Joliet penitentiary. John has a record of holdups thefts and stealing from sealed cars.
The Christian Mideaver business meeting and social of the Second Presbyterian church will be held tonight at the home of Misses Clara and Mary Swanzey at 260 Union Street. New officers for the coming year will be elected and all members should attend.
An older food ad style line urges readers to try Rocky Mountain Tea to avoid a repeat of past discomfort, implying a last chance remedy proclaimed by a seller or spokesperson named Joseph Enunert.
Prof Willett outlines the fourth Life of Paul lecture titled Pauls Struggle With the Judaism. The talk is scheduled for Tuesday evening at the regular time in the Woman's Club room.
Evangelist Hunt conducts revival at Freeport Baptist church using direct Bible-based teaching. He emphasizes verdicts over eloquence, presents clear scriptural proof that God will punish sin, and avoids sensational invitations. A well-attended program includes a windmill shop meeting, minister’s session, and a growing children’s chorus.
Freeport workers extended side and passing tracks on the Illinois Central west of the city toward Dubuque. Portage and East Cabin tracks now handle 76 cars each, enabling freight trains to sidetrack at multiple stations and prevent delays to fast passenger trains while reducing collision risks.
Captain R. M. Gill invites officers and members of Smith D. Atkins Camp to attend an open meeting of John A. Logan Camp in Rockford on Friday evening December 7 at 8 oclock. Rev. W. J. Patton M. G. Dustin Freemont S. Gibson and Harry G. Wasson are listed speakers with a supper served at 6:30 by the Ladies Auxiliary for Rockford visitors. Freeport Camp members should notify Captain Gill by Friday morning.
The piece notes how cigarette boxes, once stored, are now repurposed as decorative items in homes. It laments the fad that has turned tiny boxes into wall art and ceiling decorations, with boxes gathering scent and occupying space in rooms.
C H Little and Company send four souvenir post cards to every city householder and many country customers. The cards feature department views from their store and are reproductions of photographs. This innovative method aims to broaden advertisement beyond traditional means.
Karl Redman was arrested in Pine Bluff Arkansas on charges of enticing Hassie Freunden berger away from her Freeport home. The assistant chief of police will depart in the morning to Pine Bluff to assist in the case. The victim left her home with another girl and was traced through several states.
The grand jury revived an indictment against John A. Hogan for stealing a watch. He had previously been released on promise of good behavior and not jailed while the charge lay unresolved.
James Farnum father of James H. Farnum is reported very ill at his home on Iroquois street in a brief local notice.
A local notice promotes Father John’s Medicine as nourishment for women with young children. It claims to make flesh and strength and guarantees the product. Sale is handled by Joseph Emmert at 111 Stephenson Street, Freeport, Illinois.
Dr. M. A. Smoot will open osteopathy offices at 401 Wilcoxon Eldridge on December 10th for the practice of Osteopathy.
The Ladies of the Maccabees held their regular monthly meeting and annual election of officers. Elected for the ensuing year were Grant Commander Mrs Mina Brotford, Commander Mrs Rose Knepley, Lieutenant Commander Mrs Nellie Alten Burn, Record Keeper Mrs Cora Schlott, Chaplain Mrs Clara Taylor, Sergeant at Arms Mrs Minerva Tenney, Mistress at Arms Mrs Ida Skeels, Sentinel Mrs Julia Kerchier, Picket Mrs Mary Goldman. Following the election routine business was transacted and light refreshments were served.
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