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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1905
Page
3
The Freeport Journal receives a Tita label from the International Typographical Union recognizing that the newspaper employs Union labor in its mechanical departments.
A set of announcements lists candidates for county treasurer and sheriff in Stephenson County, each stating candidacy is subject to party primaries. Names include B G Cooper for treasurer, THOMAS O SHAFFER for treasurer, EVER OLSON for sheriff, and IL Tawif W H Bhons for the Legislature.
The Personal Record lists numerous residents and guests with travel most to Chicago Dixon Rockford St Paul Monroe Lena Lena and Freeport. Names include Charles Tritle H L Ball Louise Noble Gertrude Ball Minnie Biesemeier J W Engdahl W P Wisdom and others. Travel includes trips to Chicago Dixon Rockford Portsmouth Kan sas and Mississippian states with several attending funerals and holiday visits.
The board of education plans a meeting tomorrow evening. W R C hosts a Friday card party at the G A hall with cards at 2 30. Martha Washington club holds a card party tonight at K hall, admission 10 cents. Y M C A Ladies auxiliary thanks mothers for the boys banquet. Miss Katharine Shelley resigns from F A Read millinery and returns to Bristol TI. Corn awards by Robert Casey announced tomorrow at 2 pm. Grace church Woman's Guild sells home made cooking Saturday at Huenkemeier's. Embury Runday school pastors class meets after prayer tonight for important business. Captain Henderson of Volunteers of America presides mid week service at Baptist church. Presiding Elder Burling calls first quarterly conference tomorrow at Embury 7 30 pm. Lancaster Mutual Insurance annual meeting in Freeport Tuesday at 2 pm. Three directors to be elected.
Fragmentary OCR notes show a retail listing for E. and W. Daylight Store featuringuit cases trunks and traveling bags. Readable text hints at merchandise for travel with emphasis on luggage items.
Pheywaan avoids high prices and stays current with winter fashion. 3 Harpeler's merchant establishment advertises stylish suits at 25, 27 and 30 dollars, promising durable quality and up-to-date designs for discerning dressers.
Annual election of officers at St Johns Sunday School elected Superintendent Charles Beine with assistants Fred Hendricks and Charles Koym, Secretary Paul Schaefer, assistant secretary Miss Amanda Holke. Treasurer William Lieber Librarian Hugo Opel. Organist Miss Clara Dorman assistant Miss Emma.
Freeport members attended Tebala Temple Rockford annual meeting last night. Officers include Illustrious Potentate John T. Buckbee, Chief Rabban Frank S. Rowan, Assistant Rabban Charles R. Hall, High Priest L. L. Morrison, Oriental Guide Clarence D. Doty, Treasurer Andrew Gilruth, Recorder Frank D. Emerson. Representatives to the Imperial Council are Illustrious Nobles John T. Buckbee Frank S. Rowan and Bruce H. Garrett.
At Freeport Lodge of Perfection meeting an informal talk set the week of February 26 as the likely rendezvous. Thirty candidates were pledged, with fifty or more expected by the event. Work occurs in the new Masonic temple, slated to finish by early February, and St John’s feast will be observed on December 27 in current quarters.
The Illinois Central seeks Birmingham industries as population and freight grow in the Southern town. Officials consider extending from West Point Mississippi about seventy five miles, facing engineering challenges but aiming to boost freight to handle Birmingham iron ore and manufactured goods.
In Freeport a jury acquitted William Butler after four hours deliberation in the People v Butler case over a gold watch and chain from George Klever of Ridott. Key witnesses included Kline Lane and Butler. verdict centered on witness veracity. Butler, employed as a bartender, was among three arrested and later discharged with his children watching.
The case of Ida Strohm versus John Sullivan John Doe and R E Alexander charging trespass on her premises came up this afternoon for trial. The case of Harry Willard versus Frank Rudersdorf was continued for the third time today by Justice Marzine. The trial has been set for Dec 24.
Lena chapter No. 105 Royal Arch Masons elected officers Tuesday evening led by Excellent High Priest William L. Boeke and King Dr W B Tucker. Scribe Wyman Roe, Treasurer John Metz, Secretary Adam A Krape. Installation set for the second Tuesday in January 1906.
An informal gathering of Freeport club directors and stakeholders last evening met John A. Elliott, president of the LaCrosse organization, to discuss league affairs and a possible move to strengthen the league financially and otherwise.
Freeport Division No 290 of the Ladies' Auxiliary of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers met in Odd Fellows hall to elect officers for the next year. Elected: President Mrs Thomas A Kyle Past president Mrs Charles Reiger Vice president Mrs Nelson Backus Secretary Mrs J W Myers Treasurer Mrs John Burns Chaplain Mrs Grant Courtney Guide Mrs J B Esan Sentinel Mrs William Smith Installation set for January 10.
The J Brown Taylor circle No 57 elected officers yesterday afternoon with Mary Gale as Past president and E M Harting as President. Other posts filled include Sophia Figeley Senior VP, Helen Underwood Junior VP, Florence Hart Secretary, Cora Schlott Treasurer, Susan Anderson Chaplain, Jane Byrick Conductress, Mary Palmer Assistant Conductress, Lizzie Mayer Guard. Delegates to encampment at Galesburg are Florence Hart and Nettie Musser, alternates Cordelia Southwick and Melvilla Morrow. Installation is set for the first Wednesday in January. The circle reports a prosperous year with notable membership gains.
The Royal Neighbors Cherry Blossom camp held its annual officer election with results including Past Oracle Mrs. EB Gray and Oracle Mrs. George Schinig. Other officers named were Vice Oracle Mrs. William Wagner Chancellor Mrs. Marie Wright Recorder Mrs. Valeria Taylor Receiver Mrs. George Furgeson Marshal Mrs. Sarah Leslie Inside Sentinel Mrs. Katherine Penticoff Outside Sentinel Mrs. Georgia Lloyd Manager for three years George Furgeson Physicians Drs. R. J. Burns and W. B. Peck. Installation services set for January 24.
At First English Lutheran Church the mid week services conclude with the annual Sunday school officer election and all officers teachers and adults are urged to attend. Freeport camp M W A and the Court of Honor will elect officers tonight. The Order of Mutual Protection and Court Mohawk Order of Foresters announce their annual elections with Mohawk set for December 27.
A one year old member residing on Sonae ie avenue is ill with diphtheria. The notice records health concern and location without graphic detail.
Freeport residents R. J. Stewart George Schaub and Peter Cramer along with Frank Snyder of Buena Vista George Bennetham of Cedarville and O. Reints of German Valley have been summoned to Chicago as part of a special panel to select a jury for the United States circuit court trial of the celebrated beef trust case.
Articles of incorporation for the board of parsonage trustees of the United Brethren in Christchurch of Freeport have been filed in the circuit clerk's office. The first board of trustees are E. G. Pratt, Chas. L. Dresser and George Fergusson.
Real estate transfers list Edward Nolan to Margaret Ken Begs for lot 4 in Clark's second addition and Frank Vickers to John Schiller for lot 17 in Gund's addition, total value $800.
Charles Peters of Freeport and Paulina Staderman of Eleroy obtained license to wed as recorded in local civil notices. The brief entry confirms a marriage license issuance without further details.
The Elke will initiate a number of candidates this evening. Trinity church ladies serve hot waffles baked beans brown bread pickles jelly cake and coffee at the K G hall Friday evening from 6 to 8 o'clock. Supper 16 cents. The Society of Women Workers meets Friday afternoon at 8 in First Presbyterian church parlors with a 2 30 directors’ meeting. This is the last meeting of the year with officers to be elected and a large attendance desired.
A jury was selected today to decide whether August Tollmeier made an oral contract to sell land to William Sandmeiier. Attorneys for Tollmeier are Henry Witte. for Sandmeier are Homer Dodds and L. Stoskopf. Jurors include Harry Phillips and W. T. Rawleigh among others.
Chicago forecast for tonight and Friday calls for fair weather with no precipitation except possible rain or snow in the far southern portions. Warming trend unlikely, with cool nights ahead and light winds.
From Berlin on December 11 J Neuchswan der and family of Afolkey and W Spangler and family of Cedarville visited J Wise and family. J Bokemeier and family of Freeport spent Sunday with friends. Miss Irene Marke of Freeport and Miss Zula Smith visited Falossa Bokemeier. Mr and Mrs H Spelman of Shannon spent Sunday with the parental roof. Mr and Mrs J Beal spent Sunday with G Webb and family. Many attended church at Ridott Sunday evening. Mr and Mrs W C Smith were in Freeport Saturday. The sick are improving. Olive Barber visited Hansom home, Amy Deery visited, Grandpa Mallory called on friends Wednesday. Chas Lestikow is visiting his daughter Mrs S Prieur of Orangeville.
Henry Coffman and Carrie F Coffman divorce case remains postponed to the March term. Attorney Douglas Pattison, in Chicago, is involved in a related criminal suit against Henry Jansen in Cook County circuit court for alienating Coffman’s wife. Pattison has requested a postponement in county proceedings due to indisposition.
The pair Dot Fink and Hazel Chapman were indicted by the grand jury on selling liquor without a license and keeping disorderly houses. They will appear Monday and it is understood they will plead guilty.
Reduced fare excursion tickets on the Northwestern line for the Poultry Show in Decatur sale December 11 and 12. Return limit December 18. Apply to Chicago and Northwestern Railway agents.
John Hahn and family express heartfelt gratitude to neighbors friends and the ladies society of the German Re formed church for kindness shown during their recent bereavement.
If you are troubled with indigestion constipation sour stomach or any other pain Hollister's Rock Mountain Tea will make you well and keep you well 85 cents Tea or Jeblets Joseph Emmert.
The Freeport Gun Club will hold its regular shoot at Taylor's Park tomorrow. The event brings together members for target practice and competitive rounds in a community sporting activity.
An advertisement claims Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea will strengthen weak constitutions and cure childhood troubles in children. The product, Fea or Fablets, is offered at 85 cents and attributed to Josep Emmert.
In social circles Beatrice Dorman daughter of Henry F. Dorman and wife Mrs Dorman marked her fifth birthday with a party at their High Street residence from 2 to 6 PM. About thirty children joined in kinder gar ten games and treats, presenting gifts and a candlelit birthday cake. The Germania society later hosted a large dance and card party at Germania hall for about one hundred couples with Rotzler’s orchestra, followed by refreshments and souvenir awards for ladies and gentlemen.
Mrs Leonard Stoskopf and Mrs Chas Ascher host a reception at the Stoskopf residence this afternoon in honor of Mrs A B Kerlin of Devils Lake North Dakota. Pink roses decorate the rooms and guests plan to arrive between 3 and 6 o'clock. about 250 people attend.
The Industrial club ladies and their husbands will be entertained at dinner this evening by Sheriff and Mrs. McCool, followed by cards and dancing.
At a Chicago executive board meeting the Illinois State Library association motioned to invite Springfield’s three libraries the State, State Historical and Lincoln to host the next annual convention at the state capitol. Lincoln officials have offered to host next spring. other libraries have yet to act. The prior convention at Rockford drew wide attendance and highlighted committees aiding smaller libraries to reach higher efficiency and better cataloging, reference, and children’s services.
A movement to unite Warren and Henderson counties gains support from residents of both areas. Henderson lies along the Mississippi opposite Burlington Iowa with Oquawka as its main city, while Warren lies to the east with Monmouth as its county seat. The idea, introduced at a board of supervisors meeting, aims to boost political influence and reduce duplicate offices and taxes, with expectations of favorable consideration.
Reports from Lena Lena on December 14 include Mr and Mrs J G Mayers attending their niece Mrs Mineys funeral in Freeport. Mrs Alice Wasson hosted a Birthday club afternoon and Harriet Hayes made a Freeport visit. Paul Leamon is laid up after a fall. H W Farringer and wife visit Freeport. Kra Farringer returns to Bowdon ND. Cosmopolitan club met at Miss Harriet Hayes home. Miss Blesemeier traveled to Freeport.
Albertson and Stemm's at 78 Galena Street receive 800 copies of the newest sheet music edition. The shipment expands the stock for music lovers and local musicians, with displays set to attract customers during the holiday season.
A special sale offers all trimmed hats at half price at Mise S Brinkman's located at 334 Galena Street. The notice is dated December 8 and promotes a quick bargain for shoppers.
Chicago archdiocese plans to enact lay trustee representation in all parishes to manage temporal affairs and finances. The synod will also establish compulsory annual financial reporting and new priest salaries funded by a tax to support aging and infirm clergy.
W M Sherman of Cushing Maine suffered kidney inflammation for three months and endured back pain day and night. He credits three bottles of Electric Bitters with permanent cure and recommends the tonic to kidney trouble sufferers. Sold by Jos Emmert druggist at 60 cents.
A brief, partially readable note mentions Mrs. Austins paimake flour teat of all and a reference to care. The fragment hints at a local event or bake sale with unclear details and missing context.
The Porter J White company presented Faust to standing room only at Bilis' Opera House last night. Goethes masterpiece showcases dramatic skill and electricity themed wizardry with a strong ensemble performance. The show drew praise for its quality, though limited stage space constrained scenery.
Highlights include 1775 Gen Howe orders meeting houses in Boston torn for firewood. 1782 British evacuation of Charleston. 1796 death of General Anthony Wayne. 1829 Washington era anecdotes. 1861 Chill civil war outbreak. 1894 Prince Albert dies. 1895 Debs jailed for contempt. 1901 Gompers elected AFL president. 1904 ex mayor Ames of Minneapolis freed after trial dispute.
Henry Jansen testified in Judge Smiths court in Chicago on charges brought by Henry Coffman regarding Carrie B Coffmans alleged elopement. Jansen admitted knowing Mrs Coffman but denied eloping, saying he intended to aid her financially and was only a friend.
A cigar salesman tests a Wadsworth Chico by opening a box to reveal Havana filler. He asserts the Chico offers quality smoking at a nickel, with buyers shifting from 10c cigars to this cheaper option. The ad promotes the Chico as a better smoke for six cents.
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