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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1906
Page
2
The Freeport Journal issued labels accusing unions of shaping its printing departments. The statement blames the International Typographic Union for reforms in the newsroom’s labor practices.
Local brief lists residents and visitors in the city yesterday and over the weekend. Names include Giles McCormick H F Aspinwall Walter Miller and many others, with travel to Chicago Rockford Minneapolis Evansorts and engagements with relatives, friends, and business.
Freeport lodge 452 Knights of Pythias will meet this evening over the State bank to conduct routine business and work in the rank of Page. All knights are invited and out of town brothers in the city are especially welcome.
The Musicians' union yesterday elected officers to lead the organization. President F. F. Rogers presides, with Vice President Henry Whitebefer and Secretary Geru. R. Marion as Secretary, Treasurer Al Tepel, and an Executive board including H. L. Hall Fred Stiles and Jean James.
Many Freeport residents received subscription blanks for stock in the American National Insurance company which is planned to be established at Rock Island.
An advertisement touts Hollister's Tea of Tablets as a perfect health aid for the whole body. The copy emphasizes cosmetic benefits and high vitality, pricing the tablets at 35 cents and listing Joseph Ein mart as the seller.
President urges Congress to recast public land laws to curb fraud by large holders and speculators. Proposals include repealing the desert land act, requiring three years actual residence before patent, tightening commutation, expanding land examiners and mining experts, and universal on land law enforcement to protect settlers and water resources.
The Volunteers of America prepare a free Christmas dinner for city children at 166 Stephenson Street on Christmas day. Donations to support the meal are accepted at the headquarters on log Spring Street or can be collected by request via telephone Bell phone 67.
Water company announces semi annual rents due January 1, 1907. A 10 percent discount applies to all bills paid six months in advance. Office hours include evenings between Christmas and New Year. Remember the 40 percent discount, 17-17d 1-1.
Evangelists Hunt and Davidson hosted a multi day revival at the Freeport Baptist church drawing many men to profess faith. The event featured packed services, strong singing, and a sermon challenging moral decisions, with offerings totaling 150 dollars for the evangelists and 175 dollars in current expenses. Several speakers praised the evangelists and urged continued local efforts against vice.
Skating at Taylor’s park tonight and many community affairs follow. F A Read’s dry goods store remains open evenings until Christmas. Culture club meets with Mrs Lennie Schofield. Miss Clara Straub assists at Walton Nephews. Freeport Shakespeare society meets with Miss Emma Brown. Y M C A baseball players urged to attend 7 pm meeting. Building and Loan to amend bylaws. Rockford’s population 46 000 per new directory. American Stars of Equity to hold regular meeting Tuesday. Amity Society tea tomorrow at 4 pm with Mrs Schmitz. Osborne Directory Co. offers new directories. Mission Study class meets Tuesday at 3 pm with Mrs Moore. Charles R Clark resigns from Walton Nephews. to return to Davenport. W B R C to pack boxes for old soldiers. donations of fruit and jellies to city hall. St Catherine’s Guild to host chicken pot pie supper December 22 in Huenkemeier building. Florence Station New Year’s Eve masquerade and social dance at M W A hall. Globe Home card party and dance tonight in E G hall, cards 8:30, dancing 9. Postal guidance urged to mail packages from post office with prepaid postage. Brakeman Joseph O Siemer of Freeport joins Y M C A, pianist in regular formal musicale. N S Cobb of Raleigh N C moves to Freeport, will reside with General Atkins, works at Freeport Journal office.
Charles Yate of Chicago and Mr. Rylander, national treasurer of the Ideuns, addressed a large Embury audience last night. The resident and visiting Gideons along with traveling members participated, sharing testimonies and encouragement.
Members of our city’s men’s association attended an evening service invited by the Y M C A secretary. The choir sang, Mrs. John Owler performed a solo, and Mr. Tate spoke on salvation through Jesus Christ. Tate, once a gambler, saloonkeeper and smuggler, now devotes spare time to city missions and outreach to commercial men.
Charles Tate of Chicago spoke at the Y M C A yesterday to a large audience of men about salvation and better living. The boys’ meeting was also addressed by Tate. A Christmas social for tomorrow night from 7 to 9 was announced, inviting boys to bring fruit or vegetables for charity.
Rev J A Barnett new pastor of the Christian church has moved his family to Freeport arriving Saturday evening. They reside at 137 Clark avenue. He has eight years in preaching and evangelistic work, last serving Pekin Illinois. Eureka college graduate. Services held at the Y M C A for now. He led two sermons yesterday and five new members were received. Sunday school met at 10 with good attendance.
The Orangeville teachers institute drew many attendees despite poor roads and bad weather. Several important and interesting papers were read, reflecting active engagement in professional discussion.
Jacob Grossman prominent Lanark resident and father of BK C Grossman of Freeport died early Saturday from a paralytic stroke after returning home from business. He leaves a wife and six children, with funeral set for Tuesday at 10:30 from the Lutheran church.
Rev John Varty long time Methodist clergy member died Saturday at 229 South Campbell avenue Chicago aged 62 He served in the Wisconsin conference before retiring for ill health Survived by widow and one daughter Mrs J A West of Champaign Indiana Funeral held at his home Sunday at 2 officiated by Rev J D Leek Remains to be taken to Apple River today for interment
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