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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1905

Page

4

Local Republican Primary Candidacies Announced

A fragment notes Tomas Brabrior announces candidacy for County Treasurer and Sheriff for Lenin County subject to Republican primary decisions, while a label credits the Fyeaport Journal of the International Typographical Union for employing union labor in its mechanics.

Fyeaport International ‘Ypographical Union County Treaauver Tomas Brabprior Shorif Lenin

Personal notices of travel and visits across Illinois and nearby states

A crowd of brief items lists everyday shuttling among Chicago Freeport Sterling Orangeville Lena Rockford Milton Milwaukee Springfield Belvidere and other places. Names include J H Stearns, Thomas Schaffer, Albert Baumgarten, Clara Bradshaw, Eva Williams, J S Walters, Clara Brundage, and many families visiting relatives or returning home. Several hospital and social news note operations, funerals, and upcoming relocations.

A. Bist Chicago J. A. Crain L. E. Dubbert Baileyville J. H. Stearns Thomas Schaffer Leaf River Albert Baumgarten George Finnenga Sterling R. K. Farwell Forreston Andrew Tracy DeKalb J. S. Walters Clara Bradshaw Albert Meiler Milwaukee J. G. Roger Rockford C. Kistner Sarah Taylor Warren Freeport F. A. Briges Cape Girard John Schmich, Jr Belvidere

Freeport Club Wins Loving Cup in Lively Vote

The Freeport club secured 1404 votes on Saturday night to win the silver loving cup valued at 60 dollars at the baseball fair. Prizes totaling about 1900 dollars were announced to be awarded Monday night with surplus funds to be auctioned, benefiting the local baseball club.

Freeport Club Fireaport Club Elke Safeyess Aao Elks Seers Bdf Eagles Anchor Society Germania Society Schweinschle Club Columbus Cttes The Elks and Eagles Euch G. @. McCarty McCarty Freeport Mr. McCarty Louis Bleisach Walter Sanderson Fred Roddemeier Frank Lohr E. EF. HU J. 8. Harpster F. O. Keens W. E. Fry Chas F. Franz F. J. Young Shaffer Stetfen W. A. Stevens Geo W. Graham F. A. Raubenheimer J. B. Mettool KE. M. Harnish George Pfendar Oscar Youngs J. Dt. Moritz August Fitz Phil Moogk al. Mongk Robert Baselail Club

Meeting Tomorrow Night to Organize Young Men Club

A movement to form a county Young Men's Republican club invites voters aged 21 to 37 to a preliminary meeting at the Republican County club tomorrow evening. William J. Zuppan of Rockford, president of a similar club there and former clerk of the rots commission at the Lewis and Clark exposition, will explain aims and objects.

Republican Club Republican County Club Safelock William J. Zuppan Rockford Zuppan Rcots

Madonnas in Art Topic at Woman's Club Saturday

The Woman's club at the First M. E. church held an afternoon meeting on Madonnas in art. Miss Marion Clark presented an engaging paper and led lively discussions. Members praised Raphael and his famous Madonnas and viewed a fine collection of Madonna pictures. Members generously funded the county house Christmas tree for the needy.

Woman's Club M. EB Marion Clark Raphael

Local and Other Notices at K G Hall and Nearby

Local notices list a hot water supper at K G hall and a card party by Globe Home garrison. Various society and club meetings are scheduled including the Fresport Shakespeare society, Culture club, St Agnes guild, and W C T U events. Several new hires and staff changes at A W Ford & Son, McPherson & Service, and New York Racket are noted, plus a feature on Rudolph Ganz piano recital. Announcement of the New Century Correspondence School at Fresport College of Commerce highlights home study courses.

Fresport Shakespeare Society Misses Hill Misa Lillian Ackenbaugt A. W. Ford & Son Culture Club Miss Hance Wichebago St St. Agnes, Guild New York Roy Skeeles LaSalle Illinois Central Railway East Junction Ladies’ Aid Society of Embury Church McCann Walnut Street Chicago Tribunes Critis ‘Elemen Rudolph Ganz van Brecklin Carrie Musser Los Angeles Cal Woman's Home First M. BE. Churc van Brocklin W. G van Brocklin Misa Carrie Musser California New Century Correspondence School Fresport College of Commerce Ifso Teachers College Preparatory Freeport Lit

Tea Penalty A Strong Mirp's Experience

A wife in a railroad town reports her husband, a railroad worker, improved after switching from tea and coffee to Postum. He slept better, felt steadier, and would not return to tea as four months of Postum use restored his health. His brother also benefited after abandoning coffee. Battle Creek, Mich. Postum promo note reads The Road to Wellville.

Tim Phan Postum Battle Creek Mich Wellville Ju ‘Pags

VICES OF SPEECH AND SINS OF THE TONGUE AT EMBURY CHURCH

Dr E E McKay denounces lying profanity slander and false flattery in a sermon at Bunbury church, urging honesty across city and rural life. He cites farmers and merchants, warns against vanity and gossipy tongues, and previews next week’s card series program.

E. E. McKay Yuster Bunbury Church Shelp Rev. McKay Mr. McKay McKay Wesley England Methodist Church Martin Luther Mary Rogers Vermont Spain Franco United States Samson Aibury Church

Evans Sought After Hired Horse Vanishes After Sunday

Evans formerly a datesman by trade hired a horse and buggy at Hayes and Kettle’s livery barn while proprietors dined Sunday noon. He used the horse hard with a companion then returned around eight in the evening. He agedly lacked funds and sought help from local boys to move the rig back. Chief Sweeney leads efforts to locate Evans, who is described under the alias William Koehler, as a warrant is issued this morning for arrest.

Hayes & Kettle Sweeney Evans Ape Weis Hat William Koehler Yellow Creek Vans Kettle Ivory Arm Byanr

When Women Love and Faust at the Grand Opera House

Amusing notices praise When Women Love as a beautiful thought about wife mother and sweetheart. Faust at Grand Opera House features Port J White company with dazzling Heil scene and strong electrical effects. The Virginian at Chicago Grand Opera House stars Dustin Farnum with a large supporting cast and a West cowpuncher setting.

Messrs Grand Opera House Porter J. White White Michigan City Evening News Chicago Owen Wister Kirke la Shelle Dustin Farnum Wyoming West Mr. Farnumncludes Frante Campa Bennet Musson Frank Nelson Harry Holliday Charley Stanley J. R. Furlong Frank Wall Eleanor Wilton Virginia Reeves Ethel Powers Amanda Wellington Mary B. Conwell

Winnifred Gray Engaged to Andrew C Puckrin

Rockford social circle learns of the engagement between Winnifred Gray of Rockford and Andrew C Puckrin, now aging editor of the Boston Sunday American. Both former Northwestern University classmates and active in college literary circles, they plan a summer wedding.

Rockford Freeport Winnifred Gray Andrew C. Puckrin Puckrin Boston Sunday American Miss Gray Mr. Puckrin Northwestern University Boston Chicago American Chicago Sandusky Ohio

New Boys Club Formed at Y M C A for 12 to 17

The Y M C A boys department organized a junior club for ages twelve to seventeen to provide access to its facilities. Meetings occur Mondays and Thursdays with social activities in the game and reading rooms, gym and basketball, and a pool swim. Members pay a small monthly fee and enjoy the showers on Thursday nights.

Bucklen’s Arica Salve Promoted For Multiple Ailments

No secret about relief with Bucklen’s Arica Salve says D L Gregory of Hope Texas who reports cures for sores and sore eyes. Local druggists Joseph Emmett’s and J G Sanderson advertise specials and inducements for holiday trade including Bucklen’s salve and a Buckwheat Hour feature.

Bucklen O. K D. L. Gregory Hope Texas Joseph Emmett

Manchester Iowa pays road paving case verdict for M Ford

Judge F C Platt of Waterloo rules in favor of M Ford Cedar Rapids contractor in Manchester Iowa paying contract dispute. City taxed with costs. Court finds rock, sand and curbing methods met substantial contract standards though some details not literal.

M. Ford Manchester Iowa F. C. Platt Waterloo Cedar Rapids Ity Galesburg

Honest effort to complete pavement contract in dispute

Court finds substantial performance by contractor on first class pavement with minor grade changes. No curb or street grade alterations, slight crown adjustment to fit brick paving, gutters matched to surface, and curbs remained high above gutter. Also includes unrelated anecdotes about famine, consumption cures, and a 19th century carnival event with prize money.

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