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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1907
Page
2
The International Trade Union issued a badge recognizing Freeport General for employing union labor in its mechanical departments. The badge stands as a mark of labor standards and partnership with organized labor.
A compact listing shows businesses such as Otto Waaner Blationery El F Schulz Groceries and Meat W.J. Young Book Store Golden Eagle Clothing and A Hillmer Co Conland Wood among others in an early 20th century newspaper page index of local ads and vendors.
Wilber Fox visited Belvidere this morning. D W Burrell returned from Winslow. Rev Father Kalvelage traveled to Chicago. W E Mitchell of Madison called in Freeport. Mrs W O Smith went to Kent for a few days. George Pollock of Orangeville spent the day in Freeport. Mrs R G Shumway of Polo was a Freeport caller. Mrs Martha Wirsing of Orangeville was a Freeport caller. Robert Brooks went to Polo to visit his mother. Dc F Dawson of Bloomington visited Freeport for business. Miss Bertha Taylor will visit Chicago soon. George S Wagner of Orangeville called on Freeport friends. Edward DeGunther of Davis called on acquaintances in the city. William Hogan of Lanark spent the day in Freeport and will attend the Bryan banquet. Rev H M Markley goes to Belvidere to speak at a missionary meeting. City Engineer Charles Nesbit Alderman A C Mouller and Max Rosenthal from Dixon attend the Bryan banquet. F E Olson and Walter McNett of Mt Morris called on Freeport acquaintances and will attend the Bryan event. Mrs Robert Kraig of Chicago returned home after weeks with Dr C H Verbeck.
The board of education meets tonight. Florence Coomber Beulah Moellenberndt and Paul Lebetsamer are new clerks at Riley Wheat s Racket store. The partition suit of J H Weber et al versus M D Weber et al was called and defaulted and Charles H Green was appointed guardian and the matter returned to L H Burrell who had been appointed special master in chancery.
The Lena Elevator company charter has been received by the clerk of the circuit court for filing. Capital stock is 2500 dollars in twenty five shares of 100 dollars each. The incorporators are John Reeder with fifteen shares Elizabeth Reeder with nine shares and A W Reeder with one share.
A local syndicate has purchased the Galesburg Evening Mail for 55000. Key participants include State Senator C F Hurburgh ex State Treasurer M O Williamson United States Marshal U A Townsend County Clerk F L Adams and Sheriff R G Mathews.
About fifteen members of Canton Unity of Freeport attended the military ball hosted by the Rockford Canton last evening. A banquet was served, but the Freeporters departed before it began, so a supper was arranged earlier in the evening for their benefit.
Cantata The Redemption will be presented Friday January 3 at the First Presbyterian Church. The date is set and public notice confirms the event for congregants and local watchers. The First Presbyterian Church schedules the cantata as part of its winter program and urges attendance.
Residents enjoy good skating at Taylor Park rink with clear paths and mild conditions. Local skaters report steady activity and families take advantage of the open ice on a calm day.
Former Freeport residents seek sale of 1500 of 6 percent bonds in denominations up to 600 dollars each. Bonds touted as a first class investment. Inquiry welcome. Signed I A Herrick.
W B Lillis elected Archon and led a full slate of officers for Freeport council No 259 Royal League. Samuel Sweeney, Peter Weber, Gerald Riordan, Ferdinand Tappe, W E Reed, Julius Opal, Alfred Roderick and trustees are named. All members attended as a social smoker followed the vote. The lodge reports strong finances and ongoing adoption of the National Fraternal Congress rate table. An entertainment program is planned for the year.
Royal Palace No 2 of the Most Excellent Order of Ancient Chaldeans elected Thursday evening Darius King of the Medes and Persians Frank Rogers Belshazzar Ruler of Babylon W W Werntz Daniel Governor of Babylon Dr C L Snyder Arioch Captain of the Guard Dr B H Place Ashtenaz Second Captain of the Guard and Governor of the Captives J B Munn Installations to be announced later with remaining offices appointive and to be filled soon
Freeport Tribunal No 99 of the Fraternal Tribunes held their annual election with a large crowd. The society expects to reach 300 members and install officers January 2 with a grand prize and a new class initiation followed by a banquet. Elected officers include Chief Tribune Frederick H H Randall, Vice Chief Tribune Mrs Mary Daughenbaugh, Secretary Mrs Minerva E Tenny, Treasurer Frank Daughenbaugh, Sargeant at Arms Miss Ila Ulrich, Guard Wim T Anderson, Sentinel Ralph Clifford, Trustees Herman I Janssen Mary McKnight Mrs Carrie A Skee.
L. A. to B. of R. VT elected officers for the year. Mistress Dora Walker and Vice mistress Gassie Anderson named, with Florence Dietrich as Secretary and Catherine MacCrath as Treasurer. Conductress Britta Riley, Chaplain Jessie Dunlap, Warden Rose Treadwell, Inner guard Mary Bee, Outer guard Mollie Wilson. Physician Dr EK Morrison.
The Modern Brotherhood of America will elect officers this evening with a dance for members and friends to follow. The Emmna Kling 9 auxiliary of United Spanish War Veterans will elect officers tonight. Canton Unity No 8 2. M. will elect officers this evening.
A federal official states the mint system has produced 167,371,033 coins valued at 60,2168,748.90 this year, across gold silver nickel and cent pieces. The director notes rising output since 1793 and vows continued work to relieve the nation’s money famine.
Reports show Philadelphia and other mints operating late into the evening to meet a surge in gold coin production. New machinery at Philadelphia enables four thousand double eagles per hour, with bullion stock sufficient for over twenty million dollars. The article details the lengthy silver dollar process from ingots to final cutting, highlighting the extensive steps and labor required.
Mrs Catherine N Secker wife of William Secker died at the family residence 318 Adams Street at 8 this morning after a long illness. Born November 21 1857 in Leer Ostfriesland Germany she came to America in 1566 and settled in Freeport. She married William Secker November 23 1882 and leaves five children Cecelia Casper Edward Anthony and Joseph all at home. Surviving sister Mrs Charles Rinderman Paris AR brother Abel Nehus Paris AR. Funeral from home Monday at 9 and from St Joseph church at 9 30 with interment in the German Catholic cemetery officiated by Rev Fr Kalvelage.
In a four day trial before Judge Bethea in the United States circuit court, Judge Bethea presided as the jury found against the plaintiff Silas L. Bovee of La Crosse Wisconsin and in favor of the defendant Charles N Wilmarth of Byron Illinois. The verdict awarded the defendant an offset for $592 and affirmed the validity of two notes totaling $10 000.
Rodolph Labudde transfers part of lot 1 block 4 Winneshiek addition to Khmer GG Pratt for 740 dollars. Khmer G Pratt transfers part of lot 1 block 9 Winneshiek addition to CG Fy Hildreth for 2200 dollars.
Salt's restaurant invites patrons to reserve tables for Sunday dinner. Contact the establishment to secure seating, with guest details and preferred seating noted for service.
Town board holds a regular meeting Monday evening December 9 at 7:30 p.m. to audit town bills. All persons with town bills must present them at the town office. Town Clerk Michael Steffen Rice Building, 2nd floor.
Washington dispatch reports a brisk bid by Chicago, Kansas City, St. Louis, Denver, Pittsburgh, and Seattle to host the Republican national convention. Chicago leads among committee members for location due to hotel capacity and convention facilities, with Taft supporters fence-sitting on city choice amid ongoing rivalries and logistical considerations.
A German Valley jury ruled Mrs. Addie H. Breen died of natural causes, heart disease suspected, after testimonies by Rev. Edward Breen, Dr. C K Barclay, Mrs. C C Rummel, and son Ralph W Breen. Foreman B Hayunega led six jurors.
An old advertisement touts a deadly liver and bowel stoppage danger and promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills as the quick remedy. It promises complete satisfaction or money back and notes sale at Joseph Emmert’s drug store for 25 cents.
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