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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1905
Page
2
A candidate declares intent for county treasurer pending public primaries. The message names B G Cooper and Thomas Shaffer, noting Republican primaries as the deciding factor. The garbled text mentions legislature and other names but remains unclear.
Frank Brown is at Polo on business and several residents including George Schaubin Miss Della Sprague and Miss Alice Williams travel for visits and business. Others like Charles Wilcoxon Peter Metzgar A.E. Stover Hawke and Rev. W. H. Wilson also journey to Chicago Belvidere Janesville and Oklahoma City for work or visiting relatives.
Charles Courtney serves as court stenographer this week. The Freeport typographical union holds a special meeting tonight. Mrs. J A Clark travels to Joliet to address a King’s Daughters and Sons gathering. Ladies donate fancy work for a baseball bazar must be turned in promptly. Bt Agnes Guild hosts a Christmas counter on Saturday Dec 9 at F A Read’s dry goods store. The King’s Daughter circle invites you to their bazaar Friday afternoon and evening at the settlement home 40 Stephenson street with crafts, home baking and candies. The sale starts at 10 o clock. The Ladies’ Aid Society of the Baptist Church will hold a rummage sale in the former F Hildreth room 175 Van Buren Street replacing the Ford Jewelry store. Remember the dates Thursday Friday and Saturday this week with household items at low prices.
Eight year old Myrtle Knauf daughter of Mr and Mrs George Knauf entertained friends yesterday for her eighth birthday at the Knauf home Arcade. The event featured games and a cool time with many presents for the celebrant. Social Notes mention plans by Mr and Mrs Emil Haeni to host a Wednesday night house club gathering and a dance and ball at Odd Fellows venue on the 10th by the American Stars of Equity group.
Darius Kuehner era founder expands with four story addition at South Galena and Galena. Kuehner brothers Fred and Robert showcase 38 400 square foot showroom space with electric lighting and modern features. Grand opening runs 1 to 10 pm attracting hundreds as the state’s largest furniture store outside Chicago.
News of Day tersely notes Miss Alice Drake has severed ties with Freeport Conservatory of Music but will still teach weekly in the city. A studied pianist with abroad training, she will meet with pupils at Mrs Shelp’s home next Monday and Tuesday, adding a limited number to her class.
The Junior League of Embury will host its annual church entertainment in the church parlors this evening with admission at 10 cents. The program includes violin solo, recitations, duets, and dialogues featuring Ethel Duyodl and Mary Aikey dercha Hoefer among others. Cast members include Mildred Wagner, Florence Jackson Hold, and Philis DeVoe, Olive Renlah Jolnies, Bertha Fairy Millory, and Bela Courtney in various performances.
Rockford High School football earns a season surplus after expenses totaling 614 dollars. Coach Hunter receives 400, training quarters cost 605 cash to Crane, 25 cash to North Division, and 20 for mole skins. Each team member to receive a crimson sweater.
A country woman driving in town dropped the reins as she made a short turn and the horse bolted. Officer William Figeley intervened and restrained the animal after a strenuous effort. The woman’s name was not learned.
People interested in pictures are invited to attend the display and sale of water color sketches by Mrs. W H Haight at the home of Miss Serf 721 Stephenson street on December 6 and 7. Christines novelties in calenders dinner cards house mottoes etc.
Tonight Cherry Camp M W A will elect officers and conduct important business Mystic Workers of the World also will elect officers this evening both meetings slated to discuss organizational matters and governance
Wm. H. Madden has qualified for the office of county treasurer after appointment by the board of supervisors and has chosen his daughter Miss Mary Madden as deputy.
Two year old James Graham son of Mr and Mrs Samuel Graham of Dakota faverant died this morning from mem braneoun croup. Funeral arrangements not yet announced.
Contract for the new U. B. parsonage awarded to Charles Garman with work to move rapidly toward completion. Licenses issued to Wed. Fred H. Smith of Orangevilla and Mae Bertalot. a 25 20.
Annual election held in city hall rooms with most officers reelected by acclamation. Hugh Williams declined renomination. Captain W. S. Brady to fill 1906 role. Officers listed for John A. Davis Post No 98 G A R and allied groups including Knights of Columbus Stars of Equity and Womens Relief Corps. Details include named officers, delegates, and brief meeting note.
Attendance surged at last night’s bazaar in Freeport Armory hall as voters backed local baseball contests. Germania society led with twelve votes, followed by Freeport Club and Knights of Columbus with eleven each. Freeport Baseball Association had ten. Eagles two and Elks three. Moriarity plans a strong finish for next season and more signings from Clinton and other teams. Don’t miss tonight’s bazaar with dancing after 10.
In an advertisement a Freeport druggist, Joseph Emmert, promotes Vines cod liver oil as a remedy to restore red blood, strength and general health. The pitch asserts a blood impoverishment link to pale faces and offers a money-back guarantee if the product fails.
A compact column lists notable historical moments from 1421 to 1903. Births include Henry VI and Rowland Hill. events cover Clement VII’s escape, the Diet of Worms, Pride's Purge, Rhode Island occupation, Lincoln’s bank curtailment appeal, the Washington Monument's completion, a failed Turkish sultan assassination attempt, and a Worcester railroad wreck with four fatalities.
The fragment describes consumption as tormented decline and cites Win Myers of Courfoss Mai praising Dr King's New Discovery as a quick cure after failed treatments. It touts relief for coughs colds sore throat bronchitis pneumonia and offers a free trial with a price suggesting one dollar.
The annual business meeting of Trinity Sunday school will be held this evening at 7 80. All members above age 12 are entitled to vote in the election of officers. Let all members be present.
Springfield reports the administration plans a thorough probe into Illinois Central Railroad finances to decide if back taxes are due. The audit would cover accounts, branch lines, and traffic routes, with potential claims totaling up to 30 million dollars and possible tax on all assets in the state. The issue centers on whether 7 percent of gross receipts is a minimum or maximum tax and if additional lines should be taxed, while Governor Deneen’s position on the board complicates the matter.
The notice urges quick action for indigestion and stomach troubles to prevent weakness. It links stomach strain to nerves, headaches, dizziness, heartburn, eye specks, sleeplessness, and weakness, advising prompt care. The archaic phrasing reflects medical doubt and preventive language of the era.
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