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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1905
Page
3
The Freeport domr receives recognition from the International Typographical Union for employing Union labor in its mechanical departments.
Thereby announce myself a candidate for county treasurer subject to Republican primaries B G Cooper and Thomas Shaffer. Also there by announce myself as a candidate for sheriff of Stephenson county subject to the Republican primaries Reynolds Everolson.
W. H. Shons proclaims his candidacy for the Legislature subject to Republican primaries, declaring his intent to seek party support and compete in the upcoming election.
A stream of brief visits and travel notes from Polo and surrounding areas. Individuals such as H H Antrim G B Turneaure H B Wales Miss Mary Crotzer and others visit friends or transact business in Polo Chicago Freeport Rock City and Rockford. Attendees include Rev W A Schutte Adjutant Will Zachman and W A Hoy among local residents traveling to or from cities for meetings guest visits and holiday plans.
An institute will be held at Cedarville tomorrow. Excelator lodge of Masons will elect officers tonight. Ice and lights at Taylor's park tonight. English Lutheran Sunday school officers’ election postponed to next Sunday morning. The Lady Maccabees will host a ward party at their ball over the State bank Monday afternoon. Cards at 2:30. All ladies invited. The Woodmen of the World circle will elect officers tonight. all members urged to attend at 7:30 sharp. Hawke of this city named to committee at an upcoming convention. Members with bills against the baseball club should file at the German hotel. Grove No. 15, Ladies W. O. W., to meet at Odd Fellows ball tonight. all members requested to be present. An exhibition on Holiatene Barrett is mentioned amid other notes.
About seventy five intimate friends and relatives gathered at the Laibles Empire street home for their twenty fifth wedding anniversary. A large dinner, games, music, and reminiscences filled the evening with flowers and carna tions enhancing the decor. The couple received many silver and other gifts. their six children are named, and their long civic and church involvement noted. Their family history traces to a Dakota farm and Red Oak before settling in the city.
Mrs. James K. Shields returned from a prayer meeting to find eighteen young ladies of the church and the Young Women's Foreign Missionary Society awaiting to greet her. The group hosted a pleasant evening with refreshments and presented Mrs. Shields a silverware piece as thanks for her two years of service among them at the First M. E. Church.
Mrs. E F Branen of Ordway street was surprised last night in a social gathering. Prizes at cards went to Miss Mabel Hake and Frank Ellis. Delicous refreshments were served.
Mrs. H. A. Kinley, once seriously ill, shows improvement. N. J. Loveland is well enough to be out after a severe illness, marking a respite for both families and their communities.
The city dry goods stores will stay open at night next week to accommodate Christmas shoppers.
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Stephenson camp of the Woodmen of the World elected officers Consul commander William Dunlap Adviser Lieutenant J K Bruce Banker Frank Shelly Clerk John E B Stuart Escort George W Dippell Watchman IS A Kniss Sentry William Snyder Managers William Treadwell two years W White one year Physicians Drs BE H Sherry BA Arnold The W O W and Woodmen circle plan a joint installation on the second Thursday in January.
The Mutual Order of Protection Stephenson lodge No 192 elected officers led by President John Rauscher Jr and Vice President Wm W Koehler. Freeport Camp M W A Modern Woodmen chose E G Pratt as Venerable Consul and other posts including Clerk A N Gilbert. Court of Honor named Frank Hufford as Past Chancellor and Jacob Koehler as Delegate among others.
A sealed verdict in the circuit court this morning ruled for defendant William Sandmeier in the case of August Tollmeyer versus Sandmeier. Tollmeyer had claimed a verbal land sale agreement was made but later repudiated. The jury was charged last evening and the verdict reached about four hours later.
Signorita Carolina Marcial of Seville Spain will give an informal talk to club members tomorrow. All members who have not contributed to the Poor Farm Christmas fund are asked to donate then as every contribution is needed.
Freeport reports claiming National Sewing Machine Co sold to Singer are denied by Vice President Eldridge who calls the tale false. He notes Singer bought Wheeler & Wilson to compete in agency and manufacturing trades, while National says no sale planned or discussed. Eldridge cautions against rumors fueling consolidation talks.
Mrs. Stenstrup of 46 Grand avenue Chicago bought a phonograph after the family heard the song Everybody Works But Father. The device sparked gossip as father allegedly lounged by the fire while Mrs. Stenstrup, a former interior decorator turned homemaker, supported six children by wages from cleaning rooms. A child noted the tune pleased Father, suggesting a change in behavior.
Diphtheria prevalence in Rock Grove forces postponement of the teachers' institute from December 23 to January 27. The Rock Grove school closed two weeks ago and will stay shut for two more weeks. One death in the area has been attributed to diphtheria.
Arthur Rodaermel received word from William C Wright in Tulsa that O H Wright is seriously ill with typhoid fever. Mr and Mrs Wright will stay with their son until he recovers.
Real estate transfer records show H. B. Zartman selling lot 21 in block 6 of the Lincoln boulevard subdivision to F. C. Harris for $200. The brief entry notes the property transfer and amount without additional conditions.
The Glee club organized on Wednesday afternoon under Miss Davis with about twenty five members ready to perform at entertainments. Miss Chapman substitutes for Miss Graham. Next Thursday Prof Stoneking and Prof Lunt will present a benefit program for the Athletic association featuring X ray experiments and a literary portion. Treble Clef club practiced. football squad had pictures taken. school closes next Thursday for a week. visits by Mrs Raines, Mrs Verbeck, and Ira Bennetham noted.
Amusements note that The Maid and the Mummy company acts as a traveling school with disciplined chorus girls receiving vocal lessons from prima donnas and a dedicated dancing master. The show, a tuneful musical by Richard Carle and Robert Hodd Bowers, plays at the Grand Opera House next Tuesday night.
An advertising item claims Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea will positively cure weak constitutions in children and childhood troubles. The notice lists price as 35 cents for Tea or Tablets and is attributed to Joseph Emmert.
Property transfer records show Mrs Helen Rose sells Lot 7 Block 1 and re subdivided blocks 8 and 9 in Waterman and Hydes addition to Salena C Casey for 375 dollars.
A reader notes a furnished second floor room over the Be and W Giotbing store, suitable for single occupancy. Details on rent and access not fully legible due to OCR damage. Interested parties should inquire at the listing source for complete terms and contact information.
James Kendall was positively identified by a woman as the man who lingered near the entrance of a flat two blocks from Maude Reese home six hours before she was murdered. The witness described Kendall and picked him out in the assistants chief office. Kendall is in county jail. Inspector Keeler says he is through with Kendall.
A Tiffin Ohio woman credits Grape-Nuts and Postum with curing years of stomach trouble and a blotchy complexion. She says quitting drugs and coffee, eating fruit and these products, and a doctor’s support led to purified blood, weight gain, and better skin. Her friend Mauda also improved, and the doctor reportedly began prescribing the products for gastritis.
Mme Hosac sister of Freeport's Frank J. Glenn unveils the Cirelet, a featherbone hoopskirt design offered to Chicago dressmakers. Its small flexible hoops promise crowd-friendly wear in streets as a bridge to future full hoops.
The Tribune Farmer positions itself as a premier publication for farmers and their families offering expert guidance on farming theory and practice. It reports on agricultural research from colleges nationwide and includes features appealing to women readers. Sample copies available for free via postal card to New York.
Winslow & Co. promotes slippers as a fitting Christmas gift with a fine stock offered at very low prices. The ad notes 13-1bd and urges customers to take advantage of the affordable selection.
At 78 Galena Street duplicate order of 800 copies of the latest sheet music arrived, with stock checked and cataloged for distribution to customers.
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