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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1906
Page
2
The Freeport Journal receives a label from the International Typographic Union recognizing its use of union labor in mechanical departments. The badge marks the paper’s commitment to shared standards and worker representation within the newsroom production area.
Multiple short notices list residents and visitors: C J Mogle travels to Peoria on business while Mrs Albert Weise visits Amboy. EB Allington and J L Wareham head to Dixon and Polo for business. Several others are in or passing through the area including Edna Pfile from Silver Creek, Miss Elizabeth Christy from Madison, and Rolly Coomber to Chicago for livestock show.
Local groups announce meetings at various churches and halls. Eng lish Lutheran cantata members gather at Mrs. Bushell tomorrow at 4 PM. Emma Kling auxiliary holds Friday night election of officers. Sycamore aims to raise 50000 to secure Turner Brass Works with 285 jobs and weekly payroll of 3200. prayer meeting at Embury 7 40 PM and Sunday school board meeting. United Workers of Second Presbyterian meet Friday December 7 at Mrs Billerbeck’s home with tea 4 30 to 7 PM. First Presbyterian congregational meeting postponed one week due to African missions address.
J B Waterman of Watertown writes that his daughter, plagued by epilepsy for years, was cured by Dr King s New Life Pills and has had no attack for over two years. Describes the pills as best body cleansers and life giving tonic pills on earth, 26c at Joseph Emmert s drug store.
Evangelist Hunt denounces excuses in a Baptist revival sermon in Freeport urging all teachers parents and citizens to attend and contrasting faith with social hypocrisy. He urged follow me as Peter did and warned that excuses from drunkenness gambling and half measures ruin souls. He praised local papers and noted a rainy night gathering drew hundreds including a large youth chorus planned for tomorrow.
Young musicians under 14 from the Roney family delivered a remarkable program at the First Presbyterian church last evening. The recital featured works by Bach Wagner Schubert and Mendelssohn among others, with Henry J. Roney directing and accompanying on piano or pipe organ. Master Lienke played cornet with exceptional tone and skill, drawing enthusiastic applause from the audience.
Keewanee closes a five week revival led by Evangelist William A Sunday setting a national record with 3018 conversions. The May farewell service drew 250 forward and total attendance reached about 200000 with offerings nearing 95400.00. Sunday praised God and thanked local ministers ushers musicians and the press for support.
At Auclair Hospital an eight year old boy with breathing trouble cough diarrhea and indigestion improves after one treatment with Father Johns Medicine. Three doctors called the case hopeless but the medicine restored strength and can now attend school. Sisters of Providence of Hospice Auclair Montreal sign the note. Medicine sold by Joseph Emmert Freeport Illinois.
E B McKay pastor at Embury M E church condemns a chain prayer letter that spread anger and fear among parishioners. He notes it began in the east under Bishop Lawrence Massachusetts and warns against forwarding threats and curses tied to nine day letters.
A regular meeting of the board of education will be held tomorrow. The notice outlines the upcoming session with standard agenda items and public access details.
Dr. Charles L. Best writes from Vienna to his parents that due to the breadth and quality of scientific work arranged in several hospitals and specialized courses, he will not leave Vienna until February 1907. Afterward he plans to move to Berlin for additional work deemed meritorious, fearing disappointment if he leavesVienna before completing his planned studies. Joseph Enfiinert.
Advertisement notes ladies storm rubbers priced at 50e each at E and W store, with a sale listing through 11-80. Abstract reads as a catalog-style line item for weather protection footwear.
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