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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1906
Page
2
The Freeport Journal A receives a label from the International Typographers Union recognizing the paper’s use of union labor in its mechanical departments. The honor highlights the paper’s commitment to fair labor practices within its production process.
A compilation of residents and visitors passing through Dubuque today includes G O Hinley of Dubuque Deputy Sheriff Robert Stewart on business in Dakota Mrs P O Silver en route to Chicago Mia and Herbert Carey and daughter visiting Chicago relatives Miss Cora Grow of Darlington calling on relatives Joe Farnum of Milwaukee visiting his ill father in Troquois Street Edward Hance traveling to Chicago for livestock show Conrad Toelle leaving for Chicago to visit relatives Agnes Ford returning to Nevada with Dennis Maher and family John Pile and Katherine Gleason of Waterloo visiting Mrs Mary Gleason and family Mrs M K Bowen of Dubuque arriving for a week or ten days Daniel Donnelly of Chicago attending the funeral of Mrs Darrah William Ratz visiting his parents after work in Milwaukee Charles North of Illinois Central dispatchers office going to Indianapolis for a week with relatives Mr and Mrs John Ellis and Mr and Mrs John Pontius leaving for Dixon to attend the funeral of Mrs Ellis sister-in-law
The Germania society plans a stag party Friday night while the Ladies Aid of St John s church meets tomorrow. The New England supper by Women Workers of the First Presbyterian is moved from the 12th to this month s. A Pecatonica Ridott delegation will attend the Lexington hall masquerade tomorrow. The Young Women Workers host a tea with Miss Alice Bidwell at 611 Stephenson St Thursday at 3 30. Embury church Ladies sell Christmas gifts on Dec 14. The Second Presbyterian Juniors will hear Rev Cunningham Africa and view curios Thursday. Fraternal Tribunes No 9 meets Thursday with candidate ballot and officer election. Several shoe and clothing firms will close evenings until Dec 15. Includes Wright Co Staver Co McNamara Winslow Co Tandy Co Schulz Wachlin Pfeiffer Golden Eagle Gumbiner Bros Walton Nephews Vaupel Luecke Bennetham Rotzler Ortmeier Kublmeier Bokemeier Lapp McPher son & Service.
Sick and afflicted, Dr J H Firestone passed a quiet night and was reported some better this morning, but he is not yet entirely out of danger.
A cheerful notice invites residents to the Settlement Forest Forty Stephenson Street for a December bazaar. It promises goods for all ages and meals, crafted with care by the effele, with hours from 1 to 6 daily. The message urges everyone to attend on the Ith and Wath of December.
Elsie Freudenberger comes back with her father after leaving with a companion and a man who enticed her away. Police say the other girl and the man involved are sought as Assistant Chief Bit travels to Pine Bluff to locate them.
A terse note from Joseph Eimimert signals a failed bid for Rocky Mountain, lamenting another loss to a stronger claim. The voice implies repeated missed opportunities and a call to act with boldness in future pursuits.
Evangelist Hunt urged salvation at a Baptist revival in Free Port. He preached on the rich young man and the need to give up riches, with anecdotes illustrating morality versus Christianity, urging personal repentance and a lifelong commitment to God.
In circuit court Judge Farrand granted Mrs Ida White a divorce from Lewis J White on desertion grounds by default and allowed her to resume her maiden name Ida Leibhardt. Grand jury indicted Clarence Eberhardt for shooting Miss Pearl Auman of Kent township. Docket shows numerous cases including appeals, replevin and trespass actions. Witnesses and deputies attended grand jury sessions in Rock Grove and McConnell.
A newspaper fragment tells of a hill at Bowie Texas doubling in size from last year. It mentions a man weighing 0 pounds and a miraculous recovery after using Dr King s New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds. He claims weight doubled after 12 bottles and a complete cure. Trial bottle offered free. prices 60 cents and 1.00.
Harvey Black's sale was postponed until Friday, delaying the planned event and affecting participants and buyers awaiting the outcome. The change shifts timing without stating new details or location.
Dr Willett reviews Paul in a Chicago extension lecture on The Life of St Paul, describing his diplomacy before the Jerusalem church to resolve Gentile inclusion. The talk outlines Peter James and Barnabas roles, James decisive moment, and Paul's pivotal defense of Gentile equality within early Christianity. The audience fills the Woman's Club room as preparations begin for the next talk on Justification by Faith.
Michael Bolender died at his Orangeville home at 7 this morning after six weeks illness possibly stomach cancer. A post mortem was held. Funeral Friday at 10 from the home with Rev. Davis officiating and Eldorado cemetery burial. Survived by his wife Emma, a brother Henry, three sisters near Orangeville, an adopted daughter in Belvidere. He was a longtime resident and Odd Fellows, Woodmen and Rebekahs member. Funeral by the Odd Fellows.
A Rock Grove inquest into Stephen Kurtz death concluded he died of natural causes due to heart disease. The verdict, signed by six officials, cited obscure heart disease with hypertrophy but no valve trouble. Witnesses described recent breathlessness and a choking sensation before death. Funeral services set for the next morning.
Rural free delivery writer Jo Waterman of Watertown says his daughter long troubled by epilepsy was cured by Dr King's New Life Pills and has not had an attack in over two years. 25 cents at Joseph Emmert's drug store.
Reports from Rockford indicate buyers may purchase Rockford & Interurban Railway stock at 125 dollars per share on a stock deal. Local officials deny any transfer propositions while Judge Bayliss and O S Bayliss explore potential franchise extensions to South Freeport and westward noting possible outlet from Pretzel city.
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