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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1905
Page
4
Fragmentary OCR notes mention a Freeport international or regional group and union labor in mechanical departments. The readable content is highly garbled, with no clear event date, location, or names to anchor a full summary.
Multiple candidates announce runs in Stephenson County races for county treasurer and sheriff. B G Cooper Thomas Shaffer Everolson B EF Brubaker declare bids, subject to Republican primaries, with dates noted as 12 4 and 12 18.
William W. Stions announces candidacy for member of the General Assembly of the State of Tinos, subject to Republican voters of the Thirteenth Senatorial district at their primaries. Dated December 18.
County Superintendent of Schools subject to the decision of the Republican primaries. Henry Ritaman is named among figures connected to the race, with mention of campaign or political context in the local filing.
A parade of names shows business trips and visits across Illinois and neighboring states. Individuals including G G McCarthy, A B Fitch, Frank Ridgeway, F R Rice, Michael McQuirk, A H Weiman, Dr A L Salter, Mrs Latham, H A Huenkemeier, Er F Smith, Mrs Neil Reardon, Judge J H Stearns, Mrs A L Carmeichel, Miss Hannah Shabilim, Frank Chilton, Dr A Schadle, Louis Bauscher, A M Smith, John Baumgarten, Dr H Heyer, Miss Beryl Bartlett, Miss Lena Fairfax, Clyde Dalton, Mrs A Carmody, Miss Ella McGurk, Miss Florence Brubaker, Edward Jirardin, Anna, F A Gochnaur, Mrs F Flachtemeier, Mr and Mrs A J Niles, Miss Frances Burwell, Miss Mary Luce, Mr and Mrs John Keve, Mr and Mrs James Cochran travel or visit relatives and attend stock shows, Christmas, and holidays in Freeport, Chicago, Rockford, Amboy, Sterling, De Kalb, and Cincinnati.
An old advertisement claims perfection comes only by letting Nature act and not dissipate resources. It touts Cathartics as weakening dissipative forces while DeWitt's Little Harry Risers expel putrid matter and bile to restore normal activity and improve complexion. Bold drug claims.
A large crowd at First Methodist Episcopal church bid Rev. J. K. Shields and wife goodbye with songs and tributes. Guests received a dozen sterling silver dessert spoons engraved with S as a token of regard while Raphael’s Sistine Madonna and Child was gifted to the ministerial association.
For coughs and colds no remedy is equal to Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Tar. It acts as a cathartic on the bowels and expels all cold from the system. It affords immediate relief to croup, coughs, colds, and whooping cough. children love it. Sold by all druggists.
Dirksen Silver Co closes out sale of gold plated photo frames and lockets below cost. Seven days only at Straub and Nohe’s Millinery store No. 8 Stephenson. Sale promotes clearance of inventory with limited time discount events.
The item notes that slippers make a fitting Christmas present and mentions Winslow & Co offering slippers at very low prices. The fragment indicates stock and value but lacks full context or dates.
The notice invites attendees to the 2th Century Hoyas Ball at Lexington Hall on December 10 in Sales. Details remain limited due to fragmented text, but organizers emphasize a formal social event with community participation and festive activities.
Germania wins by totals 820 to 767 after three games. Mt Carroll players Garroli, Nipe, Mattson, Smith, and Freezer posted individual scores 121 139 168, 142 139 172, and 104 186 111 respectively. Germania players Pitt, Secker, Rotzler, Franz, and Coon contributed strong totals, prompting a bold challenge for a rematch from Germania society’s new bowling team.
John S. Coleman vice president of a German bank was appointed receiver of Natural Carbon By-Products Co. of Freeport by the U S district court judge in Sioux Falls. The decree marks a first victory for F W Siecke and partners, while attorney Crain questioned SD court jurisdiction over Illinois property.
Freeport events include Capernaum Shrine No 4 meeting for business and arrangements for Joseph H er funeral. Merck & O Brien card shown. blue ribbon fat stock praised. Y M C A barber shop hires Charles Dykeman Amboy. Twenty five Sinsinawa Mound students head to Chicago for holidays. Young Women Workers elect plans at L Munn home. Harry Atkinson injured falling from Northwestern train. Youngs school to host Friday program with Santa and Christmas tree. A. K E Hayter from Rockford attends University of Illinois Rockford club banquet at Nelson house on Dec 380.
The post office added one clerk this morning and will expand by several more clerks in the coming days to handle the surge of Christmas mail. The extra staff aims to ensure prompt delivery of holiday mail and packages.
Word reached here that O H Wright patient with typhoid fever in Tulsa Indian Territory is improving and out of danger Mrs Wim O Wright plans to return to this city for Christmas
Mrs Jacob Haegele and children thank friends and the Ridott community for kindness shown during their recent bereavement.
An old advertisement touts Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as liquid electricity that reaches the whole body. It promises new blood strength vigor and improved health with an affordable price of 85 cents, signed by Joseph Emmert.
Sick list item notes Homer Shéetz on the sick list. A second line records McKenna of 47 American Street as not responsible for debts contracted by big gon McKenna. dates approximate and initials wlw conclude the notice.
Henry Klaus, a carpenter by trade, confessed to State's Attorney Burrell that he set fire to the porch to spite his brother in law Richard Schroeder and his wife. Deputies arrested him after a several hour search. he is bound over to the grand jury on $590 bonds.
The Freeport R. A. M. chapter installed its officers with High Priest Fred Rogers as king, L. My Cutter as deputy, and other named officers including J. Rauscher as secretary and Henry Luettig as Master of the First Veil. Past High Priest W. N. Cronkrite conducted the installation. Coming elections set for tonight as the Sons of Veterans plan to elect further officers.
Lena December notes the Phidian Art club gathering at the Misses Damert home with Miss Naramore leading a program on Russian commanders past and present and Mazzeppa. Guests include Mr. and Mrs. Deloss Derr, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Frisbie travel to Chicago, Mrs. Barrett a Freeport passenger, and Stella Rummel family returning from Nunda Illinois.
Clarence W. Peters of Union City Indiana and Miss Beulah Blair of Forreston were married today by Judge O E Heard. David C Pals of Seward and Miss Ethel will wed this evening at the bride's home near Ridott. Rev Brewster of Rockton to perform. Elsa Martini and Maggie Mapea to be married tomorrow at the bride's home in Silver Creek township.
Mrs. C. F. Wilson has gone to Chicago to visit friends. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Barrett of Lena are guests of Freeport friends. Mrs. J. Hicks and Miss Jennie Jo of Warren were guests of Freeport friends yesterday.
S. S. Schofield conveys northerly 90 feet of lot 10 in block 1 Union addition to Edward J. Nolan for $2,300. The brief deed note records the transfer of a city parcel and the price paid.
Your Christmas will not be complete without a box of our delicious Chocolates and Bon Bons. Salt's Chocolate Shop, 101 Stephenson St, invites shoppers to pick up seasonal confections.
The Rockford and Interurban company presents its account of the Monday incident on their road. William Young was injured jumping from a moving car after his hat blew off. Eyewitnesses say he fell, were with him until police arrived, and contradict reports that several cars passed him. He was in a patrol wagon by 2:15 PM.
An old notice warns of a scary pain signaling possible appendicitis and advertises Dr King’s New Life Pills as a guaranteed cure for bowel and stomach ailments. Sold at Joseph Emmert’s drug store for 26 cents.
Belvidere Daily Northwestern, now owned by James Z Garver, is sold to Frank T Moran publisher of the Belvidere Republican. The move follows the paper’s long struggle in a town not large enough to sustain two papers. Also noting new sheet music at Al Bertson and Stemm. University of Illinois Glee and Mandolin clubs toured the city with about thirty students in a special coach en route from Dubuque to Aurora.
A vintage ad proclaims llister's Rocky Mountain Tea with claims of clear thinking and decisive action. The slogan notes vigor of body and mind, the sparkle of life, and lists price as 86 conte with maker Joseph Emmett.
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