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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1905
Page
4
In a rare recognition the Freaport Journal is noted by the International Typographical Union for employing union labor in its mechanical departments. The label highlights union support and labor standards within the paper.
A collection of self announcements for county offices including County Treasurer Sheriff and State Legislature from Stephenson County candidates such as Thomas Shaffer B G Cooper and Ever Olson. The notices indicate candidacy is subject to Republican primaries and include names like Dante Brubaker and William W Krape with dates in December 1941.
Henry Ritzman declares his bid for County Superintendent of Schools subject to Republican primaries. The notice emphasizes candidacy within the party framework and references the 12-16dwtf period.
The item lists residents from Forreston to Winslow visiting Chicago relatives, attending stock shows, or pursuing business. Names include T. B. Fager, W. B. Burrell, J. B. Olney, A. C. Knorr, John Daley, Henry Althoff, Flossie Fritz, Emma Schelp, Sarah Oxley, Fred Beisemeier, J. Stewart Lamont, Millie Dorn, George McKnight, W. D. Mack, Albert Haegele, Ernest Backes, Mrs. Robert Little, Cora Althoff, James Eells, Mrs. Charles Mac, H. Bader, M. K. Porter, J. Allen, Antone Walter, H. S. Wyman, Oliver Wyman, Frank Thompson, and Wm. Terry. They travel to Chicago, Janesville, Santa Ana, Aurora, Hollandale, Worcester, Fairmont, Missouri, and Texas. several attend stock shows or court sessions.
A group of local gentlemen including several supervisors traveled to Chicago this morning to attend hearings on a Disner matter. Names listed include Ww. 8 Henry Davis E. E. Laborde J. Cramer Howard Prise August Kaiser J. Blair Hicks Miller Thomas C. Bennett Mille John Glasser Edward Pille and others from Harlem Florence Winslow Belats and annals.
Falef, the late Mr. Mar held from bh oF Teale reek at a Q elook Ey i agaad m and Picaby.
Senor Ramon Reyes Lala, a Filipino author and US citizen, spoke at the YMCA outlining contrasts between Spanish and American rule. He claimed Americans improved Filipinos more in three years than Spaniards in three centuries, while noting Filipinos are not yet ready for self government. The lecture featured stereopticon views and two Filipino songs, drawing a large, engaged audience.
Conservatorship of Cornelius Bode approved and recorded. Estate of Dirk J. Bode petition filed oath taken bond approved and letters issued. Ackerman estate hearing set December 30. Holley and Weiderhold estate reports recorded. Toronzo claims filed. Iserman widow’s relinquishment settled. Maurer probate petition. Van Osterloo hearing set December 28. Koch claims and Dec 28 hearing. Cahill assets listed. Sunderman sale of real estate approved and recorded with Dec 26 hearing. Wandrer appraisers’ bill approved and recorded.
The Tribune Almanac offers abundant information for 25 cents a year and serves as a neighborhood authority on election figures cabinet ministers senators governors judges and major events from the prior year and military affairs. The 1906 edition goes on sale January 1 through newsdealers local papers or direct from The Tribune office New York.
In a historic ad style note the text claims nasal discharge from catarrh travels to the throat causing inflammation and possible chronic bronchitis. It promotes Ely's Dream Balm as a certain cure with instant relief after the first application, urging readers to purchase from pharmaceutical retailers for 50 cents.
A plan to unite the Henney and Globe organizations into a single large eighty to forty piece orchestra is reported. Freeport could host the largest Northwest musical unit with potential consolidation of Statuiay and Globe bands. Manager William M. Gibler says no merger actions are underway despite circulating rumors and a Ger mania hall concert cited as support.
Teachers from across Illinois travel to Springfield for the fifty second annual Illinois State Teachers association meeting set for December 26 1905. Gov Charles S Deneen delivers the welcome address with W G Frost of Berea College and the Imperial quartet providing music. Livingston C Lord of Charleston presides as agendas cover curriculum studies high school and normal school topics with many speakers from Chicago Galesburg and other cities.
Evergreen lodge 170 elected officers for the year with Frank Rogers as Worshipful Master Joseph L Smith Senior Warden Ralph T Ryan Junior Warden M Hettinger as Treasurer W N Cronkrite as Secretary Joseph M Brown Senior Deacon W J Satterlee Junior Deacon W H Bilert Senior Steward F M Goodwin Junior Steward. Over sixty degrees were conferred and total membership is 137. Retiring Worshipful Master John Bamberger was praised. officers installed by Past Master W N Cronkrite with HABE Master Louis Dickes as marshal.
The annual book reception on November 29 drew light attendance due to weather but funds were donated for books and magazines adding eighteen titles to the library. The Shakespeare club pauses until after New Year. Two plays are scheduled Friday night, with new scenery and a doubled bill. First play features six young ladies including Snyder Kramer Baltzer Ley Eva Smith Zula Smith in a 30 minute drawing room scene. The Violin Maker of Cremona follows for a 60 minute comedy about rival masters and a prize chain and daughter.
At a Freeport Division 27 meeting the resolution opposes the Busch Townsend bill ceding inter state commerce commission power to fix railroad rates. It warns rate revision could apply to all rates, hinder safe rapid service, burden railroad costs, and keep engineers’ wages lower despite rising expenditures.
Advertisement touts Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as liquid electricity that reaches every part of the body, claims to renew blood, strength, and vigor, and promises health benefits. Sold by Joseph Emmett for 85 cents.
Ladies and gentlemen, a mask event hosted at Lexington Hall on Tuesday December 19 featuring Gibler's five piece orchestra. Prizes totaling $10 announced, attracting local attendees and social interest.
A greenhouse offers a large stock of Cycla mannan rimpores and flowers including Pale Carroll Stone direct to buyers. Vendors BOVIS BAVSCHER and WEAGDIE are noted among sellers in the notice.
Abstracts of title furnished on short notice. Deeds mortgages and other legal instruments accurately drawn money to loan. O. Taylor & Frick, Conveyancers. Father John's Medicine is for sale by Joseph Emmert, 111 Stephenson street, Freeport, Ill. Stephenson County Abstract Office.
An ad warns of sudden bowels pain and fear of appendicitis and promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills as a sure cure for bowel and stomach ailments. It guarantees the remedy at Joseph Emmert’s drug store for 25 cents and notes Joe Fifer now offers six dancing lessons at the Knights of the Globe hall with weekly Wednesday sessions.
Auction notice lists clearance of gold plated photo frames and lockets at Dirksen Silver Co. wit coys only at Siraub and phs’s nery store near Ephenson 8 12-16d lw. Items described scarce with no exact dates. Sale emphasizes discounted prices and limited access.
Steam and Interurban lines bring crowds to shops that stay open after dark for Christmas sales. Clerks are stretched to serve the thousands while morning shopping grows in popularity. Merchants report strong trade, with more out of town customers due to better railroad schedules and improved roads.
The report notes labor is abundant and wages good, creating ideal conditions for a large holiday trade. Merchants expect the biggest holiday commerce ever, as those who want to work are employed and spending remains strong.
Sergeant William Harris of the police department receives a miniature water bag with the inscription Dont Get Cold Feet mailed from Chicago. He suspects Chief Sweeney, who was in town recently, of the prank. Harris jokes about the cozy station while officers report freezing nights. He plans to ignore the advertisement, noting a soap stone from the farm.
A short commerce note promotes Ollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as a source of clear thinking and vigor with bold claims of vitality. The ad lists a price of 386 cents and is attributed to Joseph Emmert.
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