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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1905

Page

4

Mredport Pret Label Claims Union Labor Use

A label issued to the Mredport Pret by the International Tepos greganion states it employs Union labor in its mechanical departments.

International Tepos Greganion

Candidate Announcements for County Treasurer and Sheriff

B G Cooper announces candidacy for county treasurer subject to Republican primaries. Thomas C Bhaffehr announces for county treasurer. Everolson declares candidacy for sheriff of Stephenson County subject to primaries.

I Heraby Thomas C. Bhaffehr Stephenson County Everolson i-Zawii W. H. Shons

Personal notices from a Chicago and Wisconsin trip spree

Mrs Caldwell returns from Chicago. Miss Mabel Hanley, Judge Stearns, E A Kelley, M Mallory, A Weineke, W C Jencks, G A Huenkemeier, Miss Helen Kaste, Miss Olive Runner travel or visit Chicago Madison Orangeville Pearl City Forreston Rockford Saunemin Pecatonica Seward Iowa Falls Milwaukee Detroit. Mrs J S Collman guest of friends. William Trembor J S Collman transact business in Rockford. Mrs J T Birkmeyer visiting relatives. Miss Caroline McConnell to Chicago. Pub figures and visitors pass through city with various trips and visits.

Mabel Hanley Chicago Judge Stearns E. A. Kelley Wisconsin M. Mallory Forreston A. Weineke W. C. Jencks Pearl City G. A. Huenkemeier Helen Kaste Orangeville Olive Runner Robert Walker West United States W. D. Mack 8. Schrieber Seward Miss Pearl Willing C. R. Ford Tra Huss Iowa Falls S. Goodwin A. W. Hart Pecatonica C. W. Jaycox Eva Bowers M. Bowers Shamp Shannon Nettie Shamp

Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea for weak constitutions

An advertisement claims Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea will positively cure feeble constitutions in children and make them strong. It promotes tea or tablets and credits Joseph Emmert as seller.

Hollister Joseph Emmert

Dressy Winter Suits Sold At Low Invited Prices

A local merchant offers dressy winter suits at 25, 27, and 30 dollars. The selection emphasizes staying up-to-date with fashion without high prices. Readable details indicate durable, quality materials and styles aligned with the current trend.

Jolin Harpeter

Young Republicans Organize in Stephenson County

Fifty young Republicans and party elders convened at the Republican County club to form a Stephenson County Young Men's Republican club. The aim is to recruit youth for active political work, connect them with public affairs, and hold a Lincoln birthday central meeting with county chapters and five delegates per hundred members. Speakers urged training in public speaking, coordination with the county club, and outreach to railroad workers. A temporary committee and permanent-organization panels were named for by-laws and membership drives for the new league.

Repubican County Club W. E. Zappan Rockford Illinois Chas. J. Bentley Zappan Winnebago County Young Men's Republican Club Taft Root LaFollette Wisconsin William Alden Smith League Lincoln R. R. Tiffany Freeport Northcott Edward J. Shurtleff House of Representatives Deneen J. F. Fair Republican Party al Fleck Tiffany Chas. H. Green Robert P. Eckert County Club Republican Club Eckert Louis McGovern Stephenson County Ozro Hill Green Mr. Hill W.T. Rawleigh R. P. Eckert William Dunham W. T. Rawleigh Alderman McGovern William Neese Charles Hall Harold Ward William Jacobs

Six bowling teams chosen for YMCA December tournament

At a YMCA meeting six bowling teams were picked and a tournament starts December 19. Teams include Luebbing, D. Graham, Wheat, Straub, McCann, M. Graham, D. Graham, and others. Schedule runs daily from December 19 to February 28 with matches like Luebbing vs D. Graham and Wheat vs Straub. Committee in charge: M. Graham chair, with Wheat and Unangst.

Luebbing Burke Hime Schmelzle Wheat Braurer Heinig Groves D. Graham Wagner Fox Hoefer McCann Fitch Hermemeier Pryor M. Graham Leininger J. L. Rogers Figeley Straub Rosenstiel Landner Peight

Rockford High to Debate Freeport on February 21

Rockford High accepts Freeport's challenge for a February 21 debate in Rockford with the question chosen by Freeport and Rockford selecting sides. Prospective debaters include Ralph Bowe Lucien Green Florence Roberts Robert DeCamp Raymond Carmichael Edwin Snyder and Arthur Hunt. Preliminary selections likely private in early February and Principal Graff seeks a prompt answer on a potential Elgin High contest.

Rockford Rockford High School Freeport Ralph Bowe Lucien Green Florence Roberts Robert DeCamp Raymond Carmichael Edwin Snyder Arthur Hunt Graff Elgin High School Elgin

Board Hears Report on Police Fees Amid Claims

The board of supervisors focused on reading and adopting several reports. Assistant Chief of Police Silk and Police Magistrate Bentley appeared to press their claimed fees. A committee is reviewing claims from police officers, constables, and justices of the peace, with a full report not expected until tomorrow.

Board of Supervisors Silk Bentley

Singer buys National Sewing Co holdings in Belvidere

While in Chicago yesterday J. H. Bender learned that Singer Sewing Machine Co. purchased the entire holding of the National Sewing Machine Co. at Belvidere and will discontinue the manufacture of cheap machines.

J. H. Bender Chicago Singer Sewing Machine Co National Sewing Machine Co Belvidere

Souvenir Pickup Notice At KF & W Double Daylight

All persons who registered at the opening of the KF and W Double Daylight store may obtain their souvenirs by calling at the store.

Double Daylight

Holister's Rocky Mountain Vea Remedy Ad

If you are troubled with indigestion constipation sour stomach or any other pain Hollister's Rocky Mountain Vea will make you well all keep you well 6 cells tea or Sablete Joseph Emmert

Hollister Rocky Mountain Joseph Emmert

Nice cashmere hoge at 1505 2 for Ber Golden Bale

A short note mentions a cashmere hoge and a price of 1505 2 for Ber Golden Bale, with emphasis on the medal reference.

Nice

Fathers Club Meets to Plan Christmas Aid Insurance

A Fathers' club session mocks Santa Claus as a common enemy of mankind and debates drastic Christmas relief. A member proposes a Fathers and Husbands Mutual Christmas Aid Insurance, funded by small premiums to cover family needs and possibly buy out a department store for profit.

Fathers’ Club Street Corner Society Committee of Correspondence J. N Santa Claus St. Nicholas Kris Kringle United States Pro Béno Publico

Fragmentary December disturbance at club door noted

A fragmentary report describes a commotion at a front door on a winter date. Voices questioned an intruder as members jumped up and a recognized man attempted to flee. A domestic tension is hinted, with a request to return home and shop mentioned amid rearranged adjoining rooms.

Y M C A Star Course to Feature Senor Lola Lecture

The Y M C A announces the second Star course lecture next Monday in the association auditorium. Senor Ramon Reyes Lola, Filipino traveler and authority on the Philippines, will discuss The Philippines and Their People with slides. Reserved seats go on sale at 7 p.m.

Association Senor Ramon Reyes Lola Philippines Senor Lola Washington Roosevelt

Christmas at Settlement Home Festive Christmas at King's Daughters' Settlement

Christmas will be celebrated in joyous style at the King's Daughters' Settlement home with the annual Christmas dinner a fixture and a special Sunday school program. Special parties will be held and readers are urged to contribute to bring happiness to boys girls and needy mothers.

King’s Daughters’ Settlement

Plate Glass Window Broken in Union Building & Loan Apartments

A large plate glass window in the Rice building housing Union Building and Loan apartments was shattered this morning around 11:30. A teamster employed by Yordy Bros. backed his wagon onto the sidewalk to unload coal. the horses did not halt and backed onto the walk, breaking the rear wheels into the pane and shattering it into small fragments.

Union Building & Loan Association Rice Yordy Bros

Banquet for Boys Hosted by YMCA Section

One hundred covers have been laid for a YMCA boys department banquet tonight in the large gymnasium. Speeches are planned by Rev. O. J. Price, J. L. Rogers, and several boys, with serving by the Ladies auxiliary and the mothers of the boys.

O. J. Price J. L. Rogers Ladies’ Auxiliary

Funeral of Frank Meigs This Afternoon

The funeral for Frank Meigs was held this afternoon with Rev. F J Bate officiating. A. E. Hanke led the service and pallbearers included Henry Hanke Albert Hanke Clarence Hanke Edward Hanke Joseph Brown and George Carroll.

Frank Meigs F. J. Bate A. E. Hanke Henry Hanke Albert Hanke Clarence Hanke Edward Hanke Joseph Brown George Carroll

Odd Fellows Cenfer Degrees at Western Star Encampment

Western Star Encampment I O O F held degree work last evening with many candidates initiated Delegations from Warren Pecatonica Dakota Shannon and Savanna attended A banquet followed the ceremonies

Odd Fellows Western Star Warren Pecatonica Dakota Shannon Savanna

Conference at the Beloit Belvidere Rockford and Chicago Y M C A

Beloit Belvidere Rockford and Chicago Y M C A secretaries are guests of the local Y M C A for a conference this afternoon.

Beloit Belvidere Rockford Chicago Y.M.C. A

Apron Social By Women’s Society At U B Church

The Women’s Society of the U B Church hosts an apron social in the church parlors this evening. Refreshments will be served and everyone is invited to attend.

Women’s Society U. B. Church

Sick list notes for Schroeder Karstedt and Evers

Richard Schroeder and August Karstedt are reported on the sick list. Bibi Bertha Evers is listed as sick as well.

Richard Schroeder August Karstedt Bibi Bertha Evers

Burial of Edna Reneker in Savanna

The remains of Miss Edna Reneker who died at St Francis Hospital Monday were moved to Savanna yesterday afternoon for burial.

Edna Reneker St. Francis’ Hospital Savanna

Lodge of Perfection Meeting Tonight in Freeport

Freeport Lodge of Perfection will meet this evening at seven o'clock sharp for business. Members are reminded to attend promptly for routine matters and discussion of upcoming events.

Lodge of Perfection Freeport

Roosevelt nominates Walter Stickney for Warren postmaster

President Roosevelt nominates Walter Stickney for postmaster at Warren. The action names Stickney for the role, reflecting a federal appointment process.

Warren Roosevelt Walter Stickney

Licensed to Wed Edwin Dunaway and Lola Glen Rodebaugh

A brief marriage notice records Edwin Dunaway and Lola Glen Rodebaugh obtaining licenses to wed. The entry notes two individuals and confirms the procedural step toward marriage. The readable text provides no further dates or locations.

Edwin Dunaway Winslow Lola Glen Rodebaugh

Talk of the Town masked hall Christmas carnival

The 20th Century Boys present a mask hall and carnival at Lexington Hall on Wednesday night December 19 with Gibler's five piece orchestra. Prizes total ten dollars. Everything in the way of Christmas gifts at Golden Eagle.

Lexington Hall Maesday Gibler Golden Eagle

When Women Love at Grand Opera House Tonight

Spitz and Nason present When Women Love a melodrama praised for fidelity to life. The New York setting and human characters promise startling situations, novel effects, and strong pathos. Tonight at the Grand opera house.

Spitz & Nason New York Grand Opera House

Porter J White's Faust Company Delights Standard Crowd

Porter J White's Faust company performed at the Standard to a crowded house last evening. The production drew praise as one of the finest shows to appear in the city, showcasing strong acting and staging.

Pekin Ill Evening Post Porter J. White Faust” Company Standard

Pekin stage company shines with grand effects

A Pekin theater review praises the company as strong with magnificent stage effects, calling it the finest seen on Pekin stages. The ensemble performed well, and the group will perform again at the Grand opera house tomorrow night.

Pekin Grand Opera House

Monthly Report of King's Daughters Settlement, 1905

The November report shows 29 days rooms opened 225 social callers 69 employment bureau callers 20 readers rests 26 applications for help 27 for work 236 boys 213 girls 384 meetings 8 gospel meetings 2 Sunshine Circle 3 S. T. L. meetings 4 Graded Union 4 Sunday School 4 senior cooking 8 junior cooking 3 total present 1350 188 at oyster supper and Thanksgiving. Workers: 101 business calls 42 collecting 64 missionary 27 sick 89 papers 80 garments 7 baskets 2 bouquets 3381 hours of housework and duty.

King’s Daughters King’s Daughters’ Settlement Home Sunshine Circle H. H. Circle

Unique Corn Growing Contest Organizes Douglas County Farmers

Fifteen prominent Douglas county farmers form a corn growing contest with a $50 membership and twenty acres per member. The top yield over twenty acres wins half the total initiation fees, about $825, with the second and third prizes receiving 35 and 15 percent respectively.

Douglas County

No Secret About It Bucklen Arnica Salve Excerpt

A testimonial from Y. L. Gregory of Hope Texas asserts Bucklen s Arnica Salve cures sores sore eyes and boils quickly. The note mentions purchasing at Joseph Emmert s drug store.

Bucklen Q. K Y. L. Gregory Hope Texas Joseph Emmert

New Train To Los Angeles From Chicago Via Salt Lake

The North Western Line and Union Pacific introduce a through Chicago to Los Angeles train leaving Wells Street Station daily at 10 06 p.m. arriving in Los Angeles at 4 45 p.m. on the third day. Electric-lit, new Pullman cars, dining service, and a through route via Council Bluffs Omaha Cheyenne Ogden Salt Lake City and across Southern Nevada to California.

North-Western Union Pacific Salt Lake Chicago Los Angeles S. P R. R Wells Street Pullman Missouri River Council Bluffs Omaha Cheyenne Ogden Salt Lake City Utah Nevada Citrus Fruit California San Bernadino Riverside Pomona Salt Lake Road

Personally Conducted Tour to California First Class

A exclusive tour under the Tourist Department of Chicago Union Pacific North-Western Line departs Chicago Wednesday February 7. It covers February and March in sunny California with rail, sleeping cars, dining meals and hotel expenses all included for 3850 dollars. Service is first class in every respect. West of Chicago travelers may join at convenient points. For itineraries write S A Hutchinson Manager 212 Clark St Chicago IL.

Chicago Union Pacific & North-Western S. A. Hutchinson Clark St Chicago, Il

Holiday excursion rates on North Western line

Reduced fare excursion tickets sold December 22 28 24 26 30 31 1905 and January 1 1906 good for return until January 4 1906 to points on the North Western Line including Chicago and North Western Railway routes Cheyenne Denver and Trinidad areas and Colorado and Southern lines Apply to Chicago North Western Railway agents.

North-Western Union Pacific R. R Cheyenne Denver Rio Grande R. R Colorado Trinidad R. R Chicago & North- Western R’y

Special Homesekers Excursion to Points in the South

A special homesseekers excursion to the South and Southeast on December 10, 1905 via the North Western Line. Round trip excursion tickets offered at very low rates with favorable return limits. For information and tickets contact agents of Chicago Northwestern Ry. 12-13dwtd.

Chicago & Northwestern R’y

Low Excursion Fares to Springfield and Illinois

Tickets will be sold December 25 and 26 for travel to Springfield Illinois, with return validity limited to December 31 inclusive. Offered in connection with the Illinois Teachers Convention. Apply to agents of the Chicago and North Western Railway.

Tlinois Chicago & North-Western R’y

Half Rates to Golf Tournament in Mexico City

Tickets for the golf tournament trip to Mexico City are offered at a single round trip fare from January 1 to 12 with favorable return limits. Apply to agents of Chicago and North Western Ry.

Mexico City Mex Chicago & North-Western

Photographer J G Sanderson Offers Holiday Trade Deals

J G Sanderson, a local photographer, announces special inducements to attract holiday trade. The message highlights limited time offers and incentives for portraits and photography services during the season.

J. G. Sanderson

Special sale on trimmed bats at half price

A local ad announces a special sale of trimmed bats at half price at Mise S. Brinkman's 134 Galena Street. The notice is brief with a sale action and location.

Prive Et Mise S. Brinkman’s Galena Street

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