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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1905
Page
5
A fragmented reminiscence recounts youths who grew into famed figures. Garibaldi’s alertness and fearless red shirt actions contrast with playful childhood tricks. Michael Angelo and Titan are invoked as precocious artists. A German boy rejects sensational fiction to study.
The Railway and Warehouse Commission finally orders rate cuts in Illinois amid rail demands for fair compensation. If this schedule underpays, courts may void it. if sustained, railroads keep old rates for three years after noting extortion. Overcapitalization penalties may fall on stockholders. Evidence suggests some reductions are justifiable due to higher charges within state versus neighboring states and internal route disparities.
The Moline Daily Dispatch notes former Governor Yates is pleased with reports on his senatorial candidacy. It argues Cullom’s long senate tenure, leadership, and party support make his re election likely, while Yates faces opposition from former Yates backers now backing Cullom, and doubts about his path to the nomination.
Maj. John Davidson recalled Gen. Grant depute sheriff duties in Prairie du Chien Wisconsin in 1860 after a Galena firm Grant & Co faced Ammon’s debt and a store closure. Davidson, then a Prairie du Chien resident, quoted Grant’s son as head of the firm and sent him to investigate the matter.
J A Watrous recalls a tense mob at Ammen’s Prairie du Chien store in 1860. Captain Grant, made deputy to force entry, smashed the door and helped inventory stock with Ammen. The scene ended with the crowd dispersing as he later rose to lead the Union.
Excelsior lodge No. 97 A F and A M held its annual meeting with many members present. Elected Worshipful Master Chas C Wolf and promoted officers include Warden and deacon ranks. Walter B Erfert, retiring master, received a past master's apron as the lodge notes strong growth and 309 members. The lodge, a leading Masonic body, emphasizes standard work and continued advancement.
The King's Daughters Settlement invites all to a Saturday December 23 Sunday school program with stereoptic Christmas scenes and songs. On Tuesday December 26 a Christmas dinner for over 100 children will be held, funded by citizen contributions of food or money.
In a Friday corn contest at Robert Casey's wholesale shop on lower Stephenson Street H W Leweke from Eleroy won first prize of 15 dollars for the best ear weighing one and three quarters pounds. The three runners up Hey Schoonhoven Joseph Bowary and William Schulger tied for second and the prize money of 10 5 and 2 50 was pooled and split three ways equally at 4 83 each.
A Hope Texas resident D L Gregory reports fast relief from a severe sore and sore eyes after using Bucklen’s Arnica Balm sold by Joseph Emmert’s drug store. The ad touts effectiveness for cuts burns ulcers fever sores and boils.
A fragmented item mentions an address on Second Street and a choice from available options. The readable parts are unclear. no concrete names or actions can be confirmed from the legible text.
The following meetings are set at the Masonic hall tonight through December 27. Evergreen lodge Dec 16 work Phi Do lodge Dec 16 election Freeport chapter Dec 19 election Freeport commandery Dec 20 work White shrine Dec 21 stated Excelsior lodge Dec 22 work Free port Consistory Dec 27 Feast of Obligation.
The Pecatonica Grove circle No. 15 Woodmen of the World elected officers last night with Mrs. Anna Bruce named Worthy Guardian and Mrs. Marguerite Bisheid as Adviser. Other posts filled include Clerk Mrs. Maurie Mansfield Banker Mrs. Emma Bratton Attendant Mrs. Augusta Herbig Physician Pr EB Shelly and Magiclag Mrs. Garl Grothe.
A local notice lists names including Rose Tread, Frida Spang, Mrs. Lillian Pletcher, Florence Stuart and others. The installation of officers will be held January 11 at Good Templars hall.
Freeport churches map Sunday plans with multiple services led by pastors F M Davis J B Fenton and others11 denominations including Disciples Presbyterians and Epworth League present. Advent themes planned with Christmas music rehearsals and charitable references. all seats free and public invited.
A condensed list of residents and visitors in Orangeville and nearby towns includes A Knott transacting business in Chicago Al Hisenhader visiting Dixon Miss Sadie Jones returning from Ridott trips and Miss Lena Hanson traveling from Argyle to visit friends in Freeport, with several others heading to Chicago for stock shows or to visit relatives.
An advertisement touts Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as a cure for frail constitutions and childhood troubles costing 85 cents, available as tea or tablets, under the name Josep Emumert.
Ladies and gentlemen attend a December mask ball at Lexington Hall Tuesday with Gibler's five piece orchestra. Prize money listed as ten dollars.
Dixon's well known medium Madam Brunawick will remain one week longer at 30 Chicago street. The local clairvoyant attracts fans and curious visitors daily as her performances continue through the week.
A late 19th century advertisement warns of a bad scare from abdominal pain and possible appendicitis, urging Dr King s New Life Pills as a sure cure for bowel and stomach issues. The ad notes a 25 cent price at Joseph Emmert s drug store and promotes other items including sheet music at AL BERTSON Stremm s, slippers at Winslow Co and a closing out sale of silver filigree goods at Straub Nohe s Millinery, with Dirksen Silver Co listed for December.
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