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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1905
Page
4
Public notice lists subscription terms for readers, including rates by carrier and mail. Provides the date Freeport December 22 1905 and pricing details for LR-In advai services.
A label issued to the Freeport Journal by the International Typo graphics Union cites the newspaper’s use of union labor in its mechanical departments.
A series of local declarations show B G Cooper Sherby O Shaffer and Ever Olson announcing candidacies for county treasurer and sheriff, contingent on Republican primaries in Stephenson County. Additional note references B F Brubaker and participants in Rapuplienn primaries.
W H Shons and William W Krape declare candidacies for the Illinois General Assembly in the Twelfth Senatorial district, subject to Republican primary decisions. The notices are dated November 27 and December 18 respectively.
County Superintendent of Schools subject to the decision of the Republican primaries. Henryritzman page note references Ritzman as candidate.
Local notes list residents and visitors returning home or traveling for Christmas. Names include George Graham, Mrs Usher, A M Smith, H F cag yaveadeeee, Joseph Benston, A H Wieman, George Landis, Mrs Daley, Mrs Moyer, Arthur Martins, Mrs Fehr, Mrs James Bailey, Miss Nellie Taylor, Mr and Mrs Gillespie, Mrs August Dow, Albert Haegele, Edward Pheil, Miss Cecil Conrad, Miss Edna Hall, Miss Laura Hoefer, Norman Tuckett, J B Utley, Miss Matilda Williams, Miss Alice Hill, Charles Kintzel, Miss Bessie Capron, R R Ockenga, Daniel Boland, John Peacock, daughter, Emil Haeni, Ana, Capt. Ana, and others.
National Federation head Mrs. Mary Wood of Portsmouth says club women strengthen the home, contradict fears of race death by action, and cites Illinois leading in club participation with 700000 members and many mothers. She highlights clubs as mothers’ institutions advancing children’s welfare and family life nationwide.
A large First Presbyterian audience heard Dr. C. E. Bradt of the board of foreign missions present a practical, optimistic case for evangelizing the world. He praised missionary success, urged reliance on leaders, and noted the church’s ongoing foreign endeavors in Hunan, China, and nearby city churches advancing their missions programs.
Belvidere Y M C A and Freeport Y M G A meet in a basketball contest this evening at the local Y M C A gymnasium. Belvidere arrives at 6 30 with a 7 80 p m start. Admission is 26 cents.
Miss Aca Naylor remains critically ill from typhoid fever though improved today with Dr. Mary Rosenstiel in attendance. Fred Wenthe shows some betterment in his condition as of today.
A brief shoppers note urges a visit to Billerbeck's for cream fakes and whole wheat bread for CORE E Se BAS.
Merchants in Freeport prepare for their annual stock inventory after the holiday rush. A. G. Hunter explains invoicing for large firms, detailing pre inventory forms, pricing, and staged counting to ensure accurate totals across stockrooms and shops.
For coughs and colds no remedy is equal to Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Tar. It expels all cold from the system acting as a cathartic on the bowels. Affords immediate relief in croup coughs colds whooping cough. Children love it. Sold by all druggists.
Readable ad notes Koster's ladies shoes priced at 4.00 and 85.00 in stock, styles varying, offered by W. O. Wright & Co. Auctioneer. This compact listing identifies the vendor and price range for the sale.
A fragmented OCR item mentions government dealings with chocolates, noting an auction or bid process delayed or under review. Names, dates, or places are unreadable, but the fragment implies official procurement concerns surrounding a chocolate contract.
A pretty wedding last evening united Miss Hannah Schabilon and Oliver H. Wilson at Embury parsonage with Dr. B. H. B. McKay officiating. The couple, attended by Miss Katharine Benz and William Slicker, planned a 7:80 ceremony and a banquet at the groom’s brother’s home. Mrs. Wilson, born in Berlin, Germany, has long resided in Orangeville and formerly taught at the University of Wisconsin. The Wilsons will reside at 415 Adams Street and begin housekeeping. Separately, Maggie Mapes married Elsa Martini at the Mapes home with Rev. Traeger officiating, about one hundred guests attending, the couple to live on the Lamm farm. N. B. Loos celebrated his 58th birthday with a family gathering in Union Street, while Freeport Tribunal No. 99 hosted a dance and card party for Fraternal Tribunes members and friends. St. Margarets guild plans a New Year matinee dance at Lexington Hall with Gibler’s six-piece orchestra.
Local advert for Salt's Chocolate Shop at 101 Stephenson Street promoting chocolates and bon bons as a Christmas treat. Special emphasis on the store's location and festive selection to attract holiday shoppers.
Will Elect Officers. The Stephenson Tribunes No. 158 will hold a regular meeting this evening. All members are requested to be present.
The nurses of Globe hospital host a holiday supper at K of G hall on Saturday December 28 to benefit the hospital. Supper served from 4 30 to 8 60 o'clock at 26 cents.
Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea is described as liquid electricity that reaches every part of the body, restoring strength and vigor. Offered for 85 cents, promoted by Joseph Emmert.
The state board of equalization reports total taxable property value at 5.48 billion dollars with 1.10 billion assessed for levy. Cook County contributes 405.87 million. Over 7,000 corporations filed reports. 3,000 were assessed by the board after 4,000 lacked sufficient capital stock. The 1906-1908 increases span personal property lands town lots and railroads, with tangible corporate property rising by 1.05 million net after adjustments. Continuous adjournment followed a 101-day session.
Retroactive analysis assessed corporations that did not submit reports on information gathered from the best sources available. The review identified failures in disclosure and called for improved compliance through future reporting requirements.
Freight rate protests prompt Governor Deneen to order a limited rehearing Dec 28. Western railroads, in Chicago, prepare evidence to argue against the 20 percent cut and compare Indiana Iowa and Illinois carload rates. Officials say the move may not alter the first five classes but seek a more equitable tariff.
An old advertisement warns of a bad scare from abdominal pain and fear of appendicitis. It promotes Dr Kings New Life Pills as a guaranteed cure for bowel and stomach disorders and lists Joseph Hmert’s drug store as the seller at 25 cents.
Wim, Washburn & Son, Galena street liverymen, announce a new line of hacks and baggage wagons for general hack and baggage service. They will transport to all trains day or night and can handle funerals and parties. Call 169 Galena Street or phone 369 for office and 350 for residence.
The Daily Journal announces citywide delivery available at 10 cents per week with service across the city.
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