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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1905
Page
4
A label issued to the Freeport journal by an International Typo graphical union recognizes the paper for employing union labor in its mechanical departments.
A candidate announces runs for Stephenson County offices. Thomas C Shaffer declares intent to seek County Treasurer subject to Republican primaries and to run for Sheriff subject to party decisions. The notice references Stephenson County elections and Sheriff candidacy.
Local notes show Harry Ferry visiting Rock Grove as Miss Flossie Fritz of Winslow visits the city. Numerous residents travel for business and relatives in Chicago Milwaukee Indian Territory and Amboy. Several attendees attend funerals and lectures while others plan winter moves to Los Angeles and Rock Grove.
The board of supervisors reviewed multiple reports and empowered the finance committee to act on swamp land tracts with government interests. If favorable, the county would gain 1.50 dollars per acre on five forty acre tracts. The board also voted to aid West Point township in building a bridge.
The Orders of Railway Telegraphers of the Illinois Central system hold a city meeting this evening to discuss matters of importance. The union reports especially strong strength in Freeport and plans to address issues facing telegraphers across the line.
Marriage notice records Louis M Wallbaum of Florence and Minzied Kilker of German Valley obtain license to wed. The couple over twenty one plan a forthcoming ceremony.
Fragmentary OCR note shows a tailor offering latest styles at bargain sale prices. Details are unreadable. readable bits indicate promotional tone and potential sale timing.
The article notes Freeport’s winter destitution is limited by strong support from supervisors, charities, and schoolchildren. It highlights aid from the county and local residents, with clothing, fuel, and food distributed to the destitute, while better-off families sometimes seek help after investigations. The piece emphasizes communal effort to weather the long cold season.
Isaak Wernli was found guilty in the circuit court of larceny of 220 belonging to George Franz. Judge Heard sentenced him to Joliet Penitentiary for not less than one nor more than ten years, to be fixed by the state board of pardons. Witnesses placed the theft at Franz Bros. brewery and home. Jury trials were adjourned to tomorrow morning.
An old advertisement touts Hollister's Rocky Mountain Yea claiming to strengthen children. It notes a price of 85 cents for tea or tablets and credits Joseph Emmert as the advertiser.
Cure offered for Nasal Catarrh using Mly's Dream Balm to ease swelling and soreness of inflamed membranes. Sneezing fits and offensive discharge cured when underlying causes are removed. Cream Balm sold by druggists for 69 cents or mailed by Ely Bros. at 56 Warren Street New York.
Yesterday's regular meetings featured numerous forums and debates across sections. Students performed recitations, current events, and two major debates on topics including Sunday theater, football's impact on colleges, and Longfellow as a poet, with judges ruling in favor of the affirmative in several contests.
Amusements item notes two productions at the Grand Opera House. The play When Women Love is praised for its title and appeal, while Port er J White presents Paust on Thursday featuring nine special electric effects and a host of dramatic, uncanny stage creatures in a vivid Hades setting.
Mrs A Keane mother of Mrs M J Hanley of this city died at her home 123 South Wood street Chicago early this morning. The death was unexpected and Mrs Hanley planned to visit today. Mr. and Mrs Hanley and daughter Nellie left for Chicago this afternoon to attend the funeral in Morris Illinois Thursday afternoon.
If you are troubled with indigestion constipation sour stomach or any other pain Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea will make you well and keep you well. 85 cents Tea or Yablete Joseph Emmert.
Freeport’s baseball fair and carnival ended with a sizable net, estimated between 1400 and 1500 dollars, aimed at strengthening the club financially for the next year. Grand prizes went to James Branen, Joseph Hall, M Hettinger, T Legget, Jerome Hartsough, and Roy Burt, with an auction preceding the raffle.
A literary man credits Grape-Nuts with improving digestion and brain function. He notes bulkier meals slowed thinking, while Grape-Nuts provided nourishment and steady output. He asserts continued use boosts both quantity and quality of work, endorsed by Postum Co. No further details.
Stephenson County abstract records list transfers: Simon Ploger to J D Ploger for 220 acres in Jefferson valued at $6,000. Jacob Kratzer to J B Kratzer for 91 acres in Harlem at $7,777. Daniel Bellmans heirs to GC J Yoo for lots 8 and 9 in Davis. A T Grattelo to Frank Ferris for 40 ft of lot 7 in Winneshiek and Freeport at $31,600. J J Rosenstiel to F A Grim for lot 5 in Rosenstiel ad Freeport at $1,800. C F Hildreth to George Ruston for lots 16 and 20 in block 14 Wheel Factory ad Freeport at $400. Abstracts of title furnished on short notice. deeds and mortgages drawn by O Taylor & Frick Conveyancers.
An old advertisement promises relief from bowel and stomach complaints including headaches biliousness and costiveness. It touts a guaranteed cure sold by Joseph Hummert's drug store for 25e with a confident warning of a future bad scare.
J G Sanderson, a local photographer, announces special inducements for holiday trade aimed at attracting new customers and boosting seasonal portrait bookings. The notice emphasizes limited-time offers and seeks to draw in families and individuals seeking prints or studio sessions.
All termined hats go on sale at half price at Miss S Brinkman's shop located at 1314 Galena Street on December 8. Sale limited to stock on hand with discounts applied at checkout and no rain checks offered.
A compact note highlights a breakfast option featuring Mrs. Austin's buckwheat cakes paired with good coffee and a bit of sausage. The brief, informal line reads Like a menu tease from Golden Eagle era coverage.
Nathaniel J Deisher of Salt Lake City Utah died after a stroke at work and subsequent strokes over several days. Born in Pennsylvania about 48 years ago he studied law in Illinois and held banking and insurance posts before becoming general manager for New York Mutual Life Insurance Co in Utah. He leaves a wife a daughter and brothers in Colorado Iowa Wisconsin and Denver.
At the village board meeting last Monday night it was decided no more ashes on streets or alleys. Residents urged to pile ashes for spring removal. Numerous locals and visitors noted, with church events, institute success, and ongoing community notices.
In Pearl City a large audience welcomed Tonoyuki Ichihashi at the M. E. church Sunday evening. A club dance is set for Thursday at the opera house with music by the Wales orchestra of Lanark. Local visits include J. Rees and wife in Rockford and Mrs. Snow with George Callen in Lanark. Mae McInihan went to Stockton to reside. Frank Isenberger and bride returned to Harvey after visiting Ihenberger and parents at Loran. Mrs. H Heinnedinger of Britt, IA, visited her parents in Freeport.
Watchman J F Mishler and Sentry Earl Goodrich with Manager Fred Offenhiser announce an officer installation to be held on January 4.
Harlem Corners reports Mr and Mrs George Shoney celebrated their fortieth wedding anniversary with a large gathering at their home. Guests from Winneshiek Damascus Afolkey Freeport and Chicago were present. The day featured a hearty dinner, social visiting, and many presents as tokens of esteem. Local residents Mary Burbridge Dorothy Rayhorn James Robinson and others joined in the celebration.
No secret about Bucklen’s Arnica Salve for cuts burns ulcers fever sores and sore eyes. D L Gregory of Hope Texas says it cured a bad sore quickly and it’s all OK for sore eyes. 25 cents at Joseph Emmert’s drug store per the Journal’s want column.
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