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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1906
Page
3
The Freeport Journal earns an International Typographical Union tone label for employing union labor in its mechanical departments. This official recognition highlights the paper’s support of organized labor practices.
William J. Rau spent the day in Chicago while many others including Albert Sluiter F O Geiger Grant Mallory and Arthur Geiger traveled for business or visiting friends. The city saw a lively sequence of Christmas return trips and relatives visiting among residents from Madison Wisconsin and Illinois towns with several heading to Chicago for exchanges and seasonal greetings.
Local notices report a Knights of Columbus special meeting this evening and a Chaldean meeting postponed until tomorrow night. Also noted are ill Charles Heard improving in Chicago and a Farmers' Association exhibit on Stephenson street. Grace Episcopal Sunday school Christmas festival tonight at 7 at Knights of the Globe hall.
An early 20th century ad promotes Hollister's Rocky Mountain pills as life-producing medicine unseen in other remedies. It references the product as a natural tonic and notes a price of 85 cents, with Joseph Emmert linked to the offering.
A Freeport letter to the editor denounces town knockers who favor outsiders over locals in proposed gas and electric franchise offers. It cites the German Insurance company and the Water works as examples of local enterprise, urges careful scrutiny of a stranger seeking a franchise, and argues residents should boost home citizens who invest in their town. It laments the politics of re electability and calls for fair play toward local bond holders and taxpayers.
A Christmas house party at 138 Douglas avenue brought 36 Hoovers together including Mrs Danial Hoover and daughter Miss Myrtle Hoover. Attendees included Mr and Mrs F E Hoover, Mr and Mrs G W Hoover, Mr and Mrs Sam Rogers of Oak Park Illinois, Mrs Cora Bond of Rockford, and local hosts Mr and Mrs A M Hoover assisted in entertaining.
Dr and Mrs B A Arnold hosted a farewell reception at their home for Rev F A Hosmer and his wife as they prepare to leave for Chicago. Attendees included the Ministerial association members and their spouses, with additional ministers. Music by Mrs Lenox and Mrs Shelp accompanied speeches by Revs Moore Davis McCaskill and Price. The home featured carnations roses and holly and refreshments were served.
One of the season’s social highlights, the Go-Home Early club held a formal banquet and dancing party at the Masonic Temple last evening for members and their ladies. Gibler’s orchestra provided music as couples filled the floor and a multi course banquet was served, with dancing continuing into the early morning hours.
A hard times dance will be held tomorrow night at E A Blust’s hall with Harris’ orchestra. Four prizes will be awarded for the most unique costumes. Harris’ orchestra will also provide music for the Trainmen’s dance next Tuesday in Lexington and for the Freeport club dance on December 31.
A group of Mrs J H Dillons friends surprised her at No 11 Carpenter Street last evening and presented an oak rocker. Refreshments were served and attendees reported a delicious Wels erren and a fine time.
The Anchor society held its social gathering last evening in the BE. A. Blast hall. Members and families attended in large numbers and the evening was spent in a social manner.
Freeport Lodge of Perfection a co ordinate body of Freeport Consistory observes the feast of St. John tonight at the Masonic temple. The triennial election of officers for the consistory takes place the same evening with expected large attendance from local and neighboring towns.
Two important midweek services at Second Presbyterian will honor new members received since last June and all resident members. Retiring Pastor Hosmer plans farewell messages tonight and tomorrow, then his last sermons in Freeport next Sabbath morning and evening outlining his ministry’s key notes.
Rev C G Anangst departed this morning for Chadwick to speak on The Island World of the Pacific at a large missionary meeting planned in the city.
Word reached last night that Charles KE Gregory, the new pass company promoter, lies ill at his Chicago home but plans to return by Friday morning.
Mr and Mrs R S Johnston desire to thank their friends and neighbors who kindly assisted them during their recent bereavement.
Gilbert Bowers of Byron Illinois spent Christmas with his mother and other relatives and returned home today.
A warning against dangerous cough syrups claims many contain morphine chloroform and opiates and promotes Father John’s Medicine as pure nourishment that strengthens the body to fight illness. It directs buyers to Joseph Emmert at 111 Stephenson Street Freeport Illinois to avoid substitutions and risk to life.
Illinois Teachers association opens its fifty third annual session in Springfield. They will curb resolutions and push school legislation through the legislature with county superintendents acting as a political auxiliary. A push for larger school taxes and increased state funding is urged, with a renewed fight over teachers certificates involving normal schools and universities. Governor Deneen welcomes the gathering as talks proceed on committees and future sessions.
Tomorrow morning seats go on sale for a Tuesday evening entertainment at the Y M C A with fifty child tickets at a quarter each. The main feature is Hiawatha pictures with Indian life and Wheaton College basketball to follow. Also a Saturday Boys Day program offers free activities from 9 a.m. to noon with gym swimming and a prearranged schedule for nonmembers to obtain tickets.
Beginning with the matinee this afternoon the Bijou changes its program except for illustrated songs and moving pictures. Arriving from Rockford this morning are I Murray Smith & Co, Dave & Knight, Edwin La Mont, and Old McKinney. Press from towns where they have performed speaks well of them.
Committee not completed as the water company will appoint its representative to the investigation committee at the next board meeting, likely held next week. No committee work expected until after the new year.
Mrs. Hick wife of Capt Ben Hick of Sterling suffered severe poisoning on Tuesday after eating pork her condition improved today Capt Wieck a well known Freeport figure who once visited during his militia rifle range inspection was mentioned in connection with the report
Fragmentary verse describes a friend amid a standing band, a bend with loving sabile and the clisped our darning's laid. The text presents a devotional tone with archaic phrasing and incomplete lines.
The annual election of officers of Stephen A. Douglas encampment No. 100 IOOF takes place tomorrow evening followed by an oyster supper. Members are urged to be present.
Fragmentary lines mention Rocky Moun and Joseph Emmert with poetic phrasing about a woman’s rising worth and splendor.
Savanna Journal reports Jease Koser, jailed for life for the murder of Jacob Weaver. The appellate court affirms the lower ruling, meaning Koser must serve life unless the pardon board intervenes. Ed Koser and sons Frank and Jesse were involved. Jesse, age 17, was found guilty and sentenced to life. Ed and Frank were acquitted.
Jack the iron gray horse used in the police service is laid up with a very sore leg. Visitors to the police station will not be given a ride in the wagon. The leg has troubled the animal for some time and this morning the horse could not leave the stall. Shoes were pulled and a veterinary surgeon is treating its condition, hopeful for repair in a few days.
John Stephen guardian of six minor heirs of the late John W. Smith, formerly of Co. B 06th Illinois Infantry, was notified by the Washington pension department that the minors’ claim is allowed. Rates are $8 per month from Oct 10, 1908 and $2 per month from Oct 10, 1903 for each heir.
A memorial service will be held in the parlors of the First Presbyterian church Saturday afternoon December 29 at 2 o'clock for Mrs Margaret Bottome president of the International Order of the King's Daughters and Sons who died November 14. Members of the order and all interested in the work of the King's Daughters are invited.
A period advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as a constitutional remedy that cures catarrh in all stages. It claims the medicine heals by affecting blood and mucous membranes and offers $100 for any case it cannot cure, urging readers to request testimonials from B J Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio. Also promotes Hull's Family Pills for consumption.
Miss Birdie Tilley and Adolph H. Meinert of Albany Wisconsin wed Wednesday afternoon at Embury church parsonage in a ceremony conducted by Rev KE BE MelKay.
George H. Funk transfers Lot L7 in a subdivision of the northwest quarter section 32 township 29 range 8 to Luther Q. Younglove for 6000 dollars. The deal records a property transfer and the agreed price.
J B Waterman of Watertown writes that his daughter was cured of epilepsy by Dr King's New Life Pills and has had no attack for over two years. Ad touts best body cleansers and life giving tonics. 25 cents at Joseph Emmert's drug store.
A Christmas dance at Woodford near Monroe broke up in a bloody free-for-all last night. Over forty participants. the heated hall stove was knocked over and smashed. Several fighters were laid out as blood stained the floor. musicians from Darlington fled to avoid involvement. The disturbance began an hour before supper and quieted soon after.
Trouble broke out again as a large portion of the male crowd joined in a fight that only ended with a complete cleanup. Young men from Argyle were blamed for starting the disturbance at the hall during the dance and went to Darlington to file complaints. Police anticipate wholesale arrests as parties to the disgraceful affair are known to authorities.
Miss Janet Jennings sends the city council a framed golden rule gift with Luke 6:31 and a note to the mayor and council of Monroe Wisconsin. She cites a tax assessment dispute and leaves the package with Marshal Blunt after city hall closes. The gift prompts interest among aldermen and observers.
The W. C. O. F. holds a regular meeting tonight at 7 30 sharp. Members are urged to attend as important business will be considered by the court.
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