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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1905
Page
5
Jans Murra, father of the Adeline family, is 6 feet 4 inches tall and his late wife stood 6 feet 2 inches. Their children range from 5 feet 5 inches to 7 feet 1 inch, including a 6 feet 8 inches son and a 6 feet 1 inch daughter, making the family described as the world’s tallest.
An itemized look at White House costs shows a total of about 3 million dollars with roughly a third spent on furniture and interiors. Virginia provided 130 thousand dollars and Maryland 72 thousand toward construction, with annual maintenance from 25 thousand to 60 thousand and occasional 30 to 50 thousand extra appropriations. The largest recent outlay reached five and a half million for interior reconstruction and terrace additions. Regularly a new set of china costs around 25 thousand. The president’s pay comes as a monthly warrant for 4,156.67 dollars, processed through auditor, treasury, and comptroller steps before Roosevelt signs and receives it.
Postmaster General George B. Cortelyou issues a general order offering rewards for arrest and conviction of postal law violators. Rewards range from 50 to 1000 dollars, with highest for robs of a mail car on a train. Public can claim rewards if not postal employees. Special rewards available for offenses not listed.
A compact health education piece urges balanced eating with small portions and avoidance of luxuries, advises drinking at least two quarts of water daily, promoting deep lung filling to ward off tuberculosis, highlights sun exposure as vital, sixencourage eight hours of sleep, and sensible clothing. It frames health as education rather than prescription.
In a note from Br J Young of the U S treasury in Washington he says Congressman Hitt, though in apparent good health at his desk, has little reserve strength and avoids exposure while devoting himself to business. He is expected to head the foreign affairs committee and once swapped seats with a more fortunate desk mate. Blaine’s view of the State department as secretive is cited.
F J Young lauds Representative Flitt for his long tenure since 1882. He portrays Flitt as an indefatigable committee worker, always present at roll calls and attentive to constituents. The district prides itself on his repeated reelections and influence with national leaders.
A consular report contrasts freight and passenger rates between the United States and Europe. It notes American railroads pay high passenger rates but low freight rates, with labor costs and capital returns varying by country. The piece discusses wage levels, railroad capitalization, ownership, and the impact of long haul distances on costs.
Freeport High school hosts Austin High of Chicago next Tuesday evening in a marquee state showdown. The locals, strong and seasoned, aim to avenge last season's close loss, bolstered by a squad featuring Hoefer Hime Schmetzle Luebbing Erwin Hanke Ellis or Ulrich. Admission is 95 cents. the game starts at 8 15.
A warning about sudden abdominal pain suggesting appendicitis ends with a sales pitch for Dr King’s New Life Pills. The ad guarantees relief from bowel and stomach issues and lists headaches biliousness and costiveness as ailments. Sold at Joseph Emmert's drug store for 25 cents.
Miss Alice Bidwell arrives from Norfolk Virginia this evening to spend Christmas with her parents. Mrs J C Snyder and her daughter arrive today from South Haven Michigan, and Mrs H Capron came in from Princeton Illinois last evening for the holiday visit.
An old advertisement hypes Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as liquid electricity that penetrates the body, restoring vigor, strength, and health. It promises quick improvement and ongoing wellness for 35 cents, attributed to Joseph Emmert.
The Freeport Journal notes a prosperous Christmas season with record business and ample goods. Amity society aids destitute families as merchants report strong holiday sales despite earlier winter shortages. Readers are urged to remember the less fortunate and note post-Christmas activities and services.
Former Alderman W. T. Rawleigh, president of the Rawleigh Medical company, distributed geese to local employees today in the annual gesture. The firm’s sales force, numbering several hundred, will also receive a monthly magazine next year focused on salesman interests.
The Germania society hosts its annual Christmas dance Monday evening with Santa Claus and a large Christmas tree as the central attractions. Wm. H. Wagner will give the opening address and a program by the Sangerbund and the Sangerbund quartet is planned by the committees, with gifts for all children.
Mayor Dittmar plays Santa among city appointees presenting each employee with a fat turkey for Christmas. Sergeant Harris of the police department reportedly still seeking a home, received a fragrant box of cigars.
The Christmas program at Second Presbyterian Church features Song School, recitations including "A Welcome True" by Jennie Ickes and "Merry Christmas" by Myrtle Bripes, psalm 23, prayers, and multiple school songs and exercises by boys and girls. The program ends with remarks by the superintendent and an offering.
A musical program at First Presbyterian Church lists morning pieces including Mozart Jesu Christ Superstar pieces? The schedule includes Prelude Christinus Mareba and Marche des Mages with a Doxology. A quartet performs The Birthday of a King and Joy to the World. Scripture lesson from Matthew is read followed by responsive readings.
Numerous residents and visitors are listed as spending Christmas and the holidays in Freeport and surrounding areas. Names include George Halliday, J C Burbidge, Sadie Jones, J H Stearns, Victor Ellstrom, R W Wiesenbach, H E Shurphy, J B Waterman, Miss Mary Baldwin, Fred Coakes, Lydia Kane, AL Debaven, John Metz, G Mearty, Wi Catizer, T 9 Fehr, Willam Rover, Win Keecener, Edward Rosping, Charles Broad, Carson Gift, Kay fon, Er J Spangberg, Frank Moyer, Angenette Shannessy, Ethel Dorn, August and Louis Sager, Ned Scott, Joan Clark, Florence Ewing, Mrs Edward Lynch, Dr James Neft, F Nickerson, A F Wagner, John A Dickeman, Josie Schmich, Alfred Schmich, Theron Goddard, Geo Daniels, W C Jencks, Dr C J Anderson, Dr Charles L Best, Nettie Courtney, Mary O Conner, Marty Blosser, Wim P Emmert, Mrs William Fryer, Mrs Louis Miller.
Local church notices list services for First M. E. with Sunday school at 9 30 a m and multiple musical offerings, Second Presbyterian Christmas cantata, German Presbyterian and other parishes with morning and evening worship, Christmas programs, youth meetings, and special Christmas services announced for Dec 24 and following days.
Local shop promotes Our Chocolates and Bon Bons as the best with gift boxes priced at 25, 30, 40, 50, 60 and 80 cents. Includes display or sale details for chocolate assortments.
Mr and Mrs Edward Scanlan residing on Washington street are the parents of a baby boy.
An advertisement claims Bucklen’s Arnica Salve quickly cures cuts burns ulcers fever sores sore eyes boils and similar ailments. Endorsed by D L Gregory of Hope Texas, the product is priced at 25 cents at Joseph Emmert’s drug store.
A fine assortment of chocolates and bon bons for Christmas. 40 cents per box at Harpsteres.
W M Sherman from Cushing Minnesota reports three bottles of Electric Bitters cured him of kidney inflammation causing backshot pains. He says the tonic also relieves malaria stomach liver troubles general debility and female weakness. Sold by Jos Emmert druggist at 50 cents.
The Globe hospital nurses announce a holiday supper on Saturday December 28 at K of G hall to raise funds for the hospital. Supper from 4 30 to 8 00 pm priced at 26 cents. Also notes Mrs Austin's pancakes for breakfast served at leading hotels restaurants and dining cars, praised as better than others.
A fine line of Lowney's celebrated Chocolates in fancy boxes and Allegrettis famous chocolates are offered at Harpster's, promising quality confections for holiday gifting.
A notice dated December announces a county election event in Stephenson County Illinois for that day at 86 o'clock in the morning with arrangements for the event and related proceedings. The Galena street livery firm Wm Washburn & Son offers hack and baggage services including funeral and party transport at 169 Galena Street with office and residence phones listed. Charles Betts has arrived home from Chicago to visit parents.
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