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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1905
Page
4
The Freeport Journal is issued a NIC label by the International Type Association in recognition of employing union labor in its mechanical departments.
A set of political notices shows individuals declaring candidacy for county treasurer and sheriff in Stephenson county. Names include Gawtr R.G. Cooper Thomas C. Shaffer and B. Kf Brubaker, all subject to Republican primary decisions. The garbled text suggests multiple race declarations and party involvement.
Two candidates announce for state general assembly seats in Illinois. W H Shona and William W Krape declare candidacy subject to Republican primaries in the Thirteenth Senatorial district. The notice lists their names and intended party.
Henry Britzman announces candidacy for County Superintendent of Schools, subject to Republican primary decision. Presented in a formal notice dated December 16.
E L Grossman went to Dixon this morning and numerous residents visited relatives or friends across Illinois. Trips included Chicago, Cairo, Ottawa, Madison, Warren, Freeport, Rockford, and Laura Clark and others serving as holiday clerks at Pattison Kryder's.
Rev F A Hosmer delivered the second sermon in his series The Strength of Young Men at Second Presbyterian Church. He urged young men to form a single purpose, resist temptations, and consecrate their powers to God, citing historical figures who began great works in youth and stressing self mastery and faith.
Excerpt urging young men to embrace a robust faith grounded in Jesus Christ. It cites Lincoln, Washington, Farragut and Webster, warns against hollow veneer and formalism, and counsels bold devotion, study of the Word, and steadfast prayer for strength in life’s struggles.
Signorita Carolina Marcial of Seville Spain spoke on Spain and Its Women to a large gathering of club members and guests. Her graceful presence and engaging talk delighted the audience, and during social hour she recited several Spanish selections in a charming manner.
Walter Eckstein of Galena and Miss Alice Moore of Scales Mound wed at Embury Methodist parsonage on Saturday December 16 at 7 45. Rev E E McKay performed the ring ceremony. After Feb 1 they will live in Galena. Nellie Frye honored with a gold ring at a surprise party on Ik Street with about twenty guests enjoying games and music.
Senor Ramor Reyes Lola, noted opine lecturer and author, appears at the YMCA for the second Star course. His stereopticon views are praised for accuracy and color. Lola is described as personable and a pleasing speaker. Admission includes reserved seat 50c?
Seventy five Elks attended a Saturday night get together at the clubrooms. Roast pig with trimmings was served at 10 o'clock. The Elks' orchestra provided music and pleased the members with its performance.
Mystic Workers of the World lodge plans a Wednesday evening card party over the State bank with oysters stew and good prizes. Admission is 15 cents.
Mr and Mrs John DeBour of Garden Street welcome a ten pound baby boy. Jerry Wright and wife share news of a ten pound baby boy born recently.
Dirksen Biever Co announces a seven day sale closing out gold plated photo frames and lockets at Straub and Nolte's Millinery, corner No. and Stephenson.
A patriotic service at United Brethren Christchurch honored Lincoln era ideals with Rev F M Davis preaching on strength, patriotism, and duty. Speakers from the Grand Army of the Republic, Women’s Relief Corps, and veterans groups joined Miss Mabel Love and quartets for readings and music. The address linked patriotism to God, country, and liberty, urging action against intemperance and a duty to uphold the nation’s principles.
The passage echoes a rallying cry for volunteers to aid freedom overseas, praising President McKinley and veterans. It extols patriotism, loyalty to God and humanity, and vows that no sacrifice is too great for the cause, urging unity and faith.
Dr McKay preached on the Sin of Gambling before a large Embury Methodist audience. A half hour of music opened the evening with Miss Lillian Shelp's Flee as a Bird singled out. The speaker cited police and magistrate records from Chicago and Freeport and compared gambling rates, citing Monte Carlo and testimonies from reclaimed gamblers to illustrate the issue.
Considerable interest is shown in the Germania alleys match between Mt. Carroll and Germanian bowlers at the stag party next Tuesday evening. Mt. Carroll is described as strong and a warm time is anticipated.
An old ad promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills as a cure for bowel and stomach issues including pain headaches biliousness and costiveness. Joseph Emmett's drug store sells them for 26 cents with a money back or guarantee claim.
Chicago closing board of trade quotations list May wheat 873, May corn 44, May cattle 3134-2, January pork 813.12-15, January lard 7.87, January ribs 692-95. Union stock yards cattle 81,000 lot steady. beves 3.50-5.50, cows Herrera 41,106, stockers 2.50-4.25, mixed butchers 4.80-5.02, good heavy 4.90-5.05, rough heavy 4.70-4.865, light 4.80-5.00, sheep 28,000 strong 4.00-4.00.
Notice states a special meeting of Rockford and Interurban Railway Company stockholders will be held February 20 1906 at 11 am at Farson Leach & Company No 140 Dearborn Street Chicago Cook County Illinois to decide on increasing the first mortgage bond issue to fund extensions improvements and betterments and to address other business. R N Baylies president and G G Olmsthade secretary signaled by the board.
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