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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1906
Page
4
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Fragmentary text notes a formal recognition by Freaport to an International Labor Day event. Mentions employees and departments but lacks clear facts, dates, or specific actions.
Several residents announce candidacies for county treasurer and sheriff in Stephenson County, stating runs are subject to Republican primaries. Names include B. G. Cooper, Shaffer, Olson, and Brubaker, with local context of official nominations pending primary results.
Fragmented OCR lists several names announcing candidacies for the Illinois General Assembly in the Twelfth Senatorial district and elsewhere. It names William W. Kraph and Jd. Shaber and mentions Republican primaries and party support.
Henry Ritzman declares his candidacy for the County Superintendent of Schools in a formal announcement. The statement presents a campaign for the school leadership role and outlines the pursuit of the office.
Local column lists numerous residents and visitors returning from holidays or traveling to Chicago Rockford Dubuque and other cities. Names include John Holland Zipt Mary E Sesser Anna Timman Red Oak Gland Cummings Frick Wallace Tracy and many more with short notes on their destinations and visits.
Firefighters were called to a small chimney blaze at the home of Mrs Asphulz located near Blackhawk and Chestnut. The incident did not spread, and no injuries were reported.
The city board announces extensive road work including macadamizing grading and cement curb and gutter for Pleasant Broadway West Locust and Blackhawk streets plus Beaver and Tutty streets. Public hearing set January 11 at 2 pm. Estimated total cost about 28 460 dollars with allocations for excavation macadam and curb work. A second hearing January 13 will cover Clark Avenue and related streets with estimated cost 9 300 dollars.
Williams Wilkins a well known young man of Freeport married Hattie Davis daughter of Mrs Davis at Grand Junction Ia on Tuesday evening. The ceremony was performed by the pastor of the First Presbyterian church with about seventy five friends present. Edith Davis sister of the bride and Charles Green acted as attendants. The couple will reside in Freeport where Wilkins is an agent for Metropolitan Life Insurance.
A Beloit Free Press report says two Wisconsin State League towns Beloit and Freeport may be ousted for Winona Minnesota and Hall Claire Wisconsin. The motive cited is to compact the league and boost rivalries, though sentiment in La Crosse and some cities favors keeping current members. Rumors also name Appleton Fond du Lac and Madison as potential additions or replacements to form an eight club circuit.
Frank Moran conductor on an Illinois Central local freight train was caught between the bumpers of two cars in Grant Yard Galena. The train lurched as he stepped between cars, injuring a twisted limb and likely internal injuries. He was freed as cars parted, examined by Dr Godfrey, and taken to Dubuque on No. 3 with expectations of recovery.
A packed slate of events includes the Lady Foresters election of a financial secretary this evening, W R C sewing school Friday at 2 80 at the G A R hall, Freeport Tribunal No 99 meeting in Odd Fellows hall, Salem Evangelical church annual congregational meeting tonight, and Belvidere's city budget set at 64000 for the coming year. Also tonight Jas H Brower lectures at the Socialist club, Oshkosh banks lift CD rates to 3 percent, and postponed elections for Salem church Ladies Aid and I A of M Ladies Auxiliary. Card party at Home Globe Garrigan’s K of G ball Monday, with 10 cent admission and souvenirs. Evening prayer at Embury church leads to Epworth League business and Sunday school board meeting. Second Presbyterian holds services for the old supper sacraments next Sabbath. English Lutheran hosts services at 7 30 pm with a congregational meeting on church improvements to follow. All members urged to attend.
Interest rises at the U B church revival services with special music by Prof Brean Mr and Mrs Fenton and others. The pastor will speak on The Becket of Power. A cordial invitation is extended for all to attend these services.
If you enjoy muffins and waffles try Mrs. Austins pancake four and all will be delighted with the results.
The Milwaukee Sentinel reports Amos Rusie and Ed McKean, renowned former major leaguers, are likely to manage Wisconsin State League teams in 1906 under an agreement with Central league club Springfield. Powers awaits confirmations from Appleton and Fond du Lac as sites for their management roles while both cities shift toward the daily league.
Chicago Chronicle reports President Murphy believes pitching stars need fresh performers beyond last season's rotation. He notes Fred Beebe, former Illinois pitcher drafted from Oshkosh, posted an excellent record in forty four games in the Wisconsin State league last season.
Beebe played in thirty-two games as utility man in infield and outfield and appeared in four doubleheaders. Dota of La Crosse, drafted by Chicago, faced Beebe in a notable game. George Huff, west side club scout, recommended Beebe last summer and expects him to develop into a star with more fast-company seasoning.
Baseball enthusiasts in Sterling will meet tonight to consider plans for fielding a first class team in the next season.
The Stockton Herald reviews the marriage of M. K. Hammond of Stockton and Mrs. Caldwell of Rockford on New Year’s day at the bride’s home. He is 75, she younger. their history spans decades from schoolmates in Hanover to gold fields and business success. The couple’s families and lifelong connections are noted with affection.
A Missouri manufacturer describes severe dyspepsia from early adulthood, not caused by alcohol or tobacco, and credits Grape-Nuts with restoring health. He ate Grape-Nuts exclusively for over a year, gained 40 pounds of solid flesh, and reports complete relief while remaining a staple in every meal. Postum Co Battle Creek Mich. There’s a reason.
Real estate transfer records show H H Stahl conveys lot 2 in block 2 of the Chas E. Meyer addition to R M Bennetham for 900 dollars. The transaction outlines the property description and sale price in the local records.
The Excelsior lodge of Masons will gather tomorrow night to conduct lodge business and perform work. Members are urged to attend as plans and tasks for the upcoming period will be discussed.
Twenty year battle with chronic piles and malignant sores ended when 4 M Bruce of Farmville VA used Bucklen’s Arnica Salve. It cured both conditions leaving no trace. Best for ulcers cuts burns and wounds. 25 cents at Joseph Kuemmert’s drug store.
Illinois delegates led by Chicago area beekeepers highlight a surge in honey production and migratory beekeeping. Attendees from Utah California Canada and Brantford discuss breeding queen bees feeding honey as a food and the rise of extracted honey. The United States Department of Agriculture attaches notes on breeding and moving colonies while Chicago remains a major supplier of equipment and honey.
The article describes a farmer who keeps bees on his acreage across a radius of twenty to thirty miles. He places colonies on partner farms and splits the produced honey with the farmers. He ships the product to eastern cities, illustrating a local rural enterprise model.
Apple River in Illinois claims a rare distinction with five living generations in one family. Annie Levitt, 96, born in England, arrived in America as a girl and lived in Apple River, later marrying twice and raising a line of descendants including a daughter married to lumberman James Charlton. Dolores B Chariton, two months old, stands as the latest generation with relatives from great great grandmother to great grandson gathering weekly.
Chicago January 4 A novel plan by Typographical Union officers sends nonunion printers to Typothetae shops in New York or Philadelphia using torn old union cards to secure transportation. The scheme aims to fund strike benefits as wages rise in the East draw workers away from Chicago shops. Over a dozen cards torn in Hamm’s Monadnock building office have deceived the union.
An old remedy claims superior relief for coughs colds croup and whooping cough. It is marketed as a cathartic that expels the cold from the system and pleases children. Sold by all druggists.
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