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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1906
Page
7
Secretary Smedley releases a year summary from May showing steady growth of the Y M C A in Freeport. Physical work leads with record gym attendance and 7 720 total facility uses, while education and religious outreach expand to shops and factories, building a stronger urban presence.
The Freeport Woman's Club held a Rapulas meeting at the Masonic Temple featuring a Children’s Day program by Third Ward school pupils. Students presented songs, recitations, and musical selections under teachers and Mrs. Oyler, Baumgartner, and Miss Ernst, earning praise from the club.
Father Wolgarten and Concordia Insurance Co representative paid $1,000 on site for the Plum River Catholic church fire policy. An additional $1,500 from Freeport in German funds was transferred to Royal, with $2,600 total to aid rebuilding the parish foundation to the same dimensions. Construction will be accelerated to restore the church.
A L Fogel of South Oak street slipped while returning from shopping Saturday night near the Bloom residence. He struck his head on an iron post or curb, arriving home in a semi conscious condition with a three inch head gash.
J B Waterman of Watertown writes his daughter was cured by Dr Kings New Life Pills and has not had an attack in over two years. Advertises best body cleansers and life giving tonic pills. 25c at Joseph Em mert s drug store.
Fire department responded to two alarms Saturday and one Sunday noon. A false alarm from a new Adams street house prompted by plaster drying smoke. Another Saturday evening alarm at George Voight home arose when a Christmas tree caught fire from candles. No damage, but Mrs. Voight suffered a severe nervous shock needing a physician.
President Rodemeyer received Secretary Farrell’s letter confirming that William Moriarity has been drafted and funds sent to President Powers on December 16. It suggests Topeka Kansas may be the team, with $50 for release and $200 for Warhop, totaling $400 Powers has not yet turned over. La Crosse Chronicle notes Freeport will stay in the Wisconsin State League and continue to pursue the title.
First Assistant Postmaster General Hitchcock warns that postal salaries are inadequate to attract and retain workers. He proposes six pay grades from 600 to 1200 dollars, step raises after one to three years, 40 cents an hour for substitutes, thirty days annual leave, and elimination of suspensions except for flagrant offenses to avoid harm to service.
The LaCrosse association discusses a February bazaar to raise funds. They project 1500 in treasury and 600 from advertising rights at the grounds, with no further money likely needed. A 300 sorter money deposit is due at the January meeting. Directors oppose the bazaar plan, noting supporters align with baseball subscriptions.
An advertisement urges all residents to use Paxtine Toilet Antiseptic for whitening teeth preventing decay and cleansing artificial teeth. It claims a Boston physician’s successful formula treats mucous membrane conditions and is now favored by doctors and nurses.
Herbert Hollis of Freeport Illinois petitions the District Court for a discharge under bankruptcy acts. He states adjudication on Aug 21 and surrender of property. Court to hear on February 5 with notice to creditors by Freeport Journal. Clerks and notary certify.
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