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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1905
Page
2
A terse notice references Mei a man linked to an advance sale at THaR-in mall. It mentions a price 88.00 and a 10¢ unit tag amid garbled text about cattler and sisitelsi ABEL.
Thomas Shaffer announces his candidacy for County Treasurer subject to Republican primaries. The filing mentions his name, but no date or location beyond Kidwif. (Note: OCR fragment provides limited context. adds Shaffer as a candidate to the race.)
A column of short notices lists various individuals transacting business in Chicago and nearby cities today. Names include O R Zipf, Judge Heard, W1L Severance, Rev O J Price, Aaron Boyer, F F Smith, Al Eisenhouer, State's Attorney Burrell, EB Allington, Mrs John Schmid, Miss Nellie Read, Mrs P Phillips, Mrs Charles Brown, Miss Katharine Greenfield, Delbert Dixon, Misses Mary and Rebekah Altenbern, Mrs Minnie G Barnes, Mrs A M Zimmerman, Rev CG G Anangst, and C F Tritle with destinations such as Dixon, Polo, Dodgeville, Cedarville, Rockford, Belvidere, Gratiot, Freeport, Everts, Lena, Pasadena, Evanston, Sterling, and the United States internal revenue office involved. The items indicate visits, hosting, and travel between these places today.
Mrs O R Zipp hosts euchre. K G hall card party. Edna Harlacher at J W Young Co book store. Wilsons attend Fisk funeral in Galena. local business men form Lead Mine city alliance. St Agnes guild sells mas gifts at F A Reads. Y M C A address by Rev Kierstead. several public building bills pending. veterans plan remnant escort at court house. apron social at First U B church with doughnuts and coffee. Waterloo Courier item on F A Becker injured and Patents unclear.
The Embury Sunday school annual meeting elected officers and teachers. Key posts include Superintendent O. T. Smith, Assistant H. A. Hillmer, and department heads for intermediate and primary levels. John Bauscher Jr. named Worthy President of Eagles. Mrs. Helen M. Carey leads Fraternal Tribunes. A Home department was planned but its officers postponed.
The Ladies' Aid society of St. John's church elected officers at their annual meeting last evening. President is Mrs. H. Temple, vice president Mrs. L. Severing, secretary Miss Emma Holke, treasurer Mrs. E. Schaeffer, and organist Miss Clara Dorman.
Thomas Griffin, a Ridott resident for fifty five years, died this morning at his Ridott home around 9:30. Born June 30, 1818 in Pennsylvania, he moved from Rock Run to Ridott and farmed nearby before retiring. He served two years in the Civil War. Survived by wife Mrs Griffin. Funeral Sunday at 2 PM.
Rockford receives a request from Freeport High school to debate on Washington's Birthday evening. Freeport proposes a three boy team and Rockford to field an all boys team for this one occasion. Principal Graff will collect interested debaters before final decision after the high school play ends.
John Powers president of the Wisconsin State Association of Professional Baseball Clubs presents season statistics. The compiled averages cover games played times at bat runs hits sacrifice hits and stolen bases for each club. Some early records were unavailable, but the list reflects the best available figures from newspaper scores across the league.
Miss Porter substituted for Miss Graham who was ill this week. The high school orchestra practiced this afternoon and regular chorus sang in the assembly hall this morning. A large number of tickets have been sold for tonight’s basketball game. Miss Mary Sullivan visited school yesterday. The Polaris will be issued again the Friday before Christmas vacation. Miss Krape is on vacation. Miss Chapman substitutes. J F McCullough of Chicago visited and spoke, praising music in public schools and stating high school education is the minimum for any position. He recalled the push to establish high schools.
Freeport Aerie of Eagles held its installation last night naming Worthy president John Bauscher and Worthy vice president Walter Saenger. Other officers include Dr. L. H. Matter as chaplain and Dr. J. A. Poling as physician with F. J. Young as secretary and Joseph Ambruster as treasurer. Joseph Brown was conductor with Willard Bowers inside guard and E. Hawke outside guard. Trustees named were John Kiefer Louis Toelle and John Hoebel.
Officers of the Freeport Fraternal Tribunes No 99 were elected last evening led by Chief Tribune Helen M Carey and Vice Chief Frederick H Randall Secretary M E Tenny Treasurer Frank Daughenbaugh Seargeant at arms Chas B Esselmann Guard Roy Miller Sentinel Oran C Smith Trustees Herman F Janssen Theron Skeels Mary McKnight Nearly 100 members have been added over the past year with several applications voted upon.
Wilhelm Wagner Lodge No. 250 elected officers last night with Geo. F. E. Schmetzle as past master worksman and three-year trustee. Other posts filled include Master Workman F. Schroeder, Foreman Simon Richter, Overseer John Hotzler, Recorder C. D. Grothe, Financier Carl Levien, Receiver Wm. Ohlendorf, Guide A. Meierkort, Inside Watch W. A. Ropps, Outside Watch Geo. Leithner, and three-year trustee Geo. F. Schmetzle.
The Christian Endeavor society of the First English Lutheran church elected officers last evening with President Lela Hutmacher, Vice President E F Lied, and Secretary... assigned duties for the coming term.
From Manitoba a traveler describes severe dyspepsia and paralysis of the stomach then relief after using Grape-Nuts. She reports renewed vigor, improved digestion, weight gain, brighter eyes, and restored energy, crediting the product with reviving her life and health. Postum Co., Battle Creek, Mich. There's a reason.
A garbled OCR item referencing Clairvoyant Madau Brunswick and Dixon’s, with scattered fragments about a female at 80 Chicago Street and heat. The readable portions are limited, but indicate a short local notice or mention of individuals and an address.
Fire brigades were called to Mr. and Mrs. Henry Friedericks home on State Street to put out a small blaze in a second floor bedroom. A tract of bedding likely caused the fire after a hasty exit by children. The bed’s bottom portion burned with no other damage. A second call before 9 am proved to be a false alarm.
Freeport High School meets Dixon High School tonight at the YMCA to start the basketball season. The Freeport team, coached by returning veterans, shows strong material after several days of practice. Dixon HS has sharpened its lineup with ongoing drills as both teams aim for a fast start. tipoff is at 8 o clock.
A vintage advertisement promises Dr. King’s New Life Pills cure for bowel and stomach issues. It warns readers of a potential scare from abdominal pain and claims the remedy treats constipation and related ailments.
An ad note asserts that length of illness does not matter and that Rocky Mapoteh Tea can remedy indigestion and liver and kidney troubles. It mentions a price and claims quick, general health improvement through the product.
Illinois Central train crews must use regulation watches as standard time is broadcast from Washington via a dedicated line. Time signals travel from 10:58 a.m. to 1:43 a.m. with a two minute transmission window, then a bell marks 11 oclock and clocks adjust to match. A local yard clock showed a thirty second variation but corrected at 1 oclock when the bell rang.
Waterloo area rail workers prepare to shift passenger service when the new prairie type locomotive arrives, moving engines Nos 1031 and 1082 to shorter runs and extending layover times at Freeport. The midnights Nos 401 and 402 remain on 200 class power.
A new time card will go into effect on the Amboy division of the Illinois Central railroad Sunday Dec 10. Only slight alterations in arrival and departure times in this city will occur with the most marked change being the southbound train departing at 9 10 a m instead of 9 20 a m previously.
A reprint discusses death by famine and compares it to consumption, recounting Wim Myers of Cearfoss Maryland describing his recovery after trying remedies and praising Dr King’s New Discovery as a fast cure for coughs colds sore throat bronchitis and pneumonia prevention. A bottle costs 60 cents to a dollar with a free trial bottle offered.
A damaged OCR fragment shows partial headlines and names. Readable bits indicate Gomes involved in a fading play or decision, with uncertain surrounding context and no clear dates or locations available.
A list of diverse events from 1661 to 1904 includes Sigismund’s imperial era, Cromwell condemned at Tyburn, the Derwentwater execution, California gold deposit, the Papal declaration of the Immaculate Conception, the Ring theatre fire in Vienna with many deaths, Reyes’s presidential election in Colombia, and the sinking of three Russian battleships at Port Arthur.
It is no secret that Bucksen's Arica Salve is highly effective for cuts burns ulcers fever sores and sore eyes. D. L. Gregory of Hope Texas says it cured a bad sore quickly and approves its use for sore eyes. Sold at Joseph Emmert's drug store.
The 2th Century Boys' mask hall and carnival will be held at Lexington hall Tuesday night December 19 featuring Gibler's five piece orchestra. Also advertised is a fur lined cap for 60 cents at the Golden Eagle with a dated promotional tone.
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