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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1906
Page
4
Candidate Announcements for County Treasurer and Sheriff
Multiple candidates announce their intent to run in Stephenson County races subject to Republican primaries. Omas O. Shaffer and B. Fe Brubaker declare candidacy for county treasurer and sheriff respectively, with phrasing reflecting primary decisions and party affiliations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asurer
Siblican
The
Henubilean
Primarion
Sedadwrt
Omas O. Shaffer
Stephenson County
Ceas
Neveby
Heriffer Stephenson County
Brubaker
Senate
W. H. Shons
General Assembly
Clinois
Republican Party
William W. Krape
Erat
Shaffer
Henry Ritzman
Personal Record Roundup of Visits and Travels
Mr and Mrs O B Bidwell visited friends in Rockford today Mrs B C Carey traveled to Chicago to visit relatives Claude Cucin logs returned from a business trip to Seward Miss Laura Gregory returned from Magnoflan Nettie Heitman visited in the city Lena and Miss Genevieve Moore went to Chicago to visit relatives Mr and Mrs O Heckman visited Dixon Edward Marchel and Frank Lebkicher returned from Pearl City trip Mrs W L Severance and daughter Krave visited Monroe Presiding Elder C G Unangst went to Woodbine Ill for quarterly meeting Annigette Shanessy invited from Dodgeville Wis Jobin Ritchie returned to Chicago Miss Bernice Daley and Miss Ethel Gover to Chicago to visit friends and relatives Misses Lagan and Gertrude Efield guests of Fred Kuehner in town publican candidate in town for Hare BPR Corning left for California to possibly locate there
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. B. Bidwell
Rockford
B. C. Carey
Chicago
Laura Gregory
Magno Flan
Nettie Heitman
Lena
Sadie Runkle
Monroe
Himina Stealy
south‘California
Genevieve Moore
O. Heckman
Dixon
Edward Marchel
Frank Lebkicher
Pearl City
W. L. Severance
Krave
C. G. Unangst
Woodbine
Angenette Shanessy
Dodgeville
Wis
Norg
Oblendorf
Jobin Ritchie
Smp
Charles Pfeiffer
Springfield
Freeport
Franka
Posts
Minn
Brick ‘Loyasts and Masons
Winnifred Tarbox
Meago
Florence Youngs
E. A. Ramsey
Decatur
Florence Marr
Radge
Harriet
Marorie Leigh
Mt. Carroll Seminary
J. R. Legh
Merk
Charles Groate
Troy
Aeshar
al Shaffer
Rock Grove
Hare
Wisconsin State League Origins and Powers History
John T. Powers, president of the Wisconsin Association of Professional Baseball clubs, chronicles the 1905 formation of Wisconsin and northern Illinois teams, the challenges faced, and key figures. The piece notes Oshkosh, Green Bay, Beloit, La Crosse, Wausau, and Freeport as initial members, the first meetings, management efforts, and hopes for an eight-club 1906 circuit with Madison and other cities contesting franchises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John T. Powers
Wisconsin Association of Professional Baseball Clubs
Spalding
Freeport
State Association
Wisconsin
Powers
Wisconsin Association of Professonal
Illinois
Chicago
Philetus Sawyer
Oshkosh
United States
Appleton
Fond du Lac
Green Bay
Kenosha
Kaukauna
W. J. McGinnis
la Crosse
Wausau
Beloit
Ill
Janesville
Rockford
Lil
Racine
Sheboygan
L A Crosse
John A. Elliott
J. M. McDonough
Jules Freas
John Lake
J. W. Fulton
George Miller
John Kiuwin
Johan @. Thompson
Frank R. Weeks
W. H. Alien
W. J McGinnis
Wausall
Arit
Pink’ Hawley
Beebe
Dodge
Inventors claim new explosive Vigorit safe and cheap
Washington reports Consul Bardel in Bamberg relays Dr. G Schultz of Munich and Mr. Fritz Gehre of Pullach Bavaria have invented Vigorit. It supposedly resists friction and concussion, fires only by electric current, water resistant, and burns instead of exploding. Suitable for mining and heavy gun discharges, with costs quoted much lower than picric acid. Experiments by mining engineers and army officers were highly successful. The inventors aim to market in the United States through American firms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Bardel
Bamberg
Department of Commerce and Labor
G. Schultz
Munich
Fritz Gehre
Pullach
Bavaria
United States
Big Automobile Exhibit Opens in New York Armory
The sixth annual Automobile Club of America show opens next week at the Sixty-ninth Regiment armory. Gasoline cars will predominate with steam and electric models also featured. American and foreign makers compete for buyers who will see runabouts to large touring cars. Over 200 exhibitors will display automobiles and related goods plus extensive accessories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Automobile Club of America
Sixty-ninth Regiment Armory
Commemorate Anniversary in Richmond on British Entry
In Richmond on January 5 patriotic and historical societies held exercises marking 1781 when British forces entered the town then Virginia’s capital. Governed by Jefferson at the time and warned of invasion, Richmond saw a detachment under General Arnold approach via the James River. Lafayette soon took possession under Washington, and Cornwallis later joined Arnold before Yorktown’s surrender.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Patriotic and Historical Societies
Virginia
Thomas Jefferson
Arnold
James River
Lafayette
Washington
Cornwallis
Yorktown
Golden wedding fete in Freeport for Kirchhefer couple
Mr and Mrs Henry Kirchhefer of 67 Winnesheik street marked their golden wedding with a large gathering of friends and relatives. The event included a dinner, reminiscences, games, and the presentation of gold souvenirs to the couple and family, reflecting a 1856 Hanover origin and 1878 move to work with a German insurance company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Kirchhefer
Winnesheik Street
Kirch
New York
Kirchhofer
German Insurance Company
Kirchhefer
Stephen A. Douglas
Hanover
Germany
Amkce Weerts
Reemt
Barnston
Neb
Weert
Tilden
Herman
Waterman
Charles Bosdorf
Alvin Moore
F. Heibuilt
Flannagan, Ill
Read’s Store Launches Big January Sale
F A Read announces a two week sale starting January 8 at his long-established wall town store. Located at 112, 114 and 116 Stephenson, the three story building spans Stephenson to Bixotan streets with 22,000 square feet of space. Mail orders will be accepted during the sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angel
al Wage Warrone
F. A
Wall
de Bargaitia
Tee
Westinghouse Says Single Phase Alternating Current Superior for Rail use
George Westinghouse argues single phase alternating current is more practical and cheaper than direct current for rail electrification. He cites cost savings, greater speed potential, and dangers of electrolysis with third rails, urging New York Central to switch plans and noting subway and tunnel implications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Westinghouse
Westinghouse Company
New York
Chicago Record Herald
Westinghouse
Mr. Westinghouse
Newman
New York Central Railroad
New York Central
Buffalo
New York Subway
Park Avenue
Interborough
State of
West Shore
Westeen Ure
Funeral for Mrs. Alfred Drew Held in Rockford
The funeral for Mrs. Alfred Drew who died of cancer at her Rockford home was held at G. M. Holley’s residence with Dr. Strawbridge and Rev. M. B. Dix officiating. Family members from Rockford and nearby towns attended, including Alfred Drew and relatives from Kensall and Freeport. Nearby residents and visitors joined extended family in these funeral arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena
Alfred Drew
Rockford
G.M. Holley
Strawbridge
Grace Church
M. B. Dix
J.T. Search
Onara
J. B. Bartel
Eynolds
Iil
Geo. P. Drew
Kensal
N. D
Alfred Kreps
Carrington
J. J. Gishwiller
H. B. Nelson
A. ¥. Foll
Fred
Eagle Grove
Iowa
Foll
Caroline Braithwaite
Freeport
M. E. Dix
Marseilles
Anna Schrade
Warren
W. H. Foll
Drew
Irene Shearer
A. M. Smith
Alice Wasson
Progressive Euchre Party Hosts and Honorees Highlight Stephenson Event
Mrs C Fred Kuehner hosted about seventy five ladies for a progressive euchre party at her Stephenson street home yesterday afternoon. Prizes went to Mrs W Hance Mrs Wm Jungkunz and Mrs Hollister. A luncheon followed. Miss Donohue entertained. Miss Florence Donohue later hosted the C D Q club evening with euchre prizes going to Miss Eva Ernat and Miss Florence Luecke. Refreshments concluded the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Fred Kuehner
Stephenson Street
W. Hance
Wm. Jungkunz
Hollister
Donohue
C. D. Q. Club
Florence Donohue
Euchre
Eva Ernat
Florence Luecke
Birthday Anniversary for Mrs Blumenstiel at 8 Addison
Mrs A Blumenstiel hosted the Ladies club of the German Lutheran church for her 66th birthday yesterday at 8 Addison street. The afternoon featured lively conversation and refreshments. Ella Flachtemeier's Clams group gathered on Lincoln avenue last evening. Belva Reineke won honors. Louis D Kuehner entertained the German club yesterday afternoon with many gifts received and a pink and green six o'clock dinner decorations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Blumenstiel
Addison Street
Ladies’ Club
German Lutheran Church
Ella Flachtemeier
Lincoln Avenue
Burrs
Mabel Altenbern
Belva Reineke
Louis D. Kuehner
Mrs. Austins pancake flour delight for muffins and waffles
A compact note promotes Mrs Austin's pancake flour for muffins and waffles promising a delightful result.
Man credits Postum for health after coffee ban
A former inspector narrates ill health from coffee and its cure after switching to Postum Food Coffee. He reports headaches, indigestion, heart trouble, and nervous prostration, then says health improved with Postum, claiming no headaches for years, improved digestion, steadier nerves, and sharper mental powers. He offers to testify, noting the Battle Creek Postum Co sponsorship and the Road to Wellville booklet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postum
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Nonunion strike fears in Chicago printers case
Chicago January 5 The printers strike shifts as rumor of strike breakers arises in several shops. At John Oliver engraving 84 Market Street nonunion workers seek union admission and their names may be added to rolls. Officials consider referral to referendum before granting sixteen applicants membership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
John & Oliver
Market Street
Church to renovate and enlarge facilities
At a recent meeting of First English Lutheran Church members plans were approved to excavate space under the building and construct a large Sunday school room and church parlors. The auditorium floor will be raised to improve the interior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First English Lutheran Church
Twenty Year Battle Ends with Arnica Salve Cure
A. M. Bruce of Farmville Virginia writes that chronic piles and malignant sores were cured by Bucklen's Arnica Salve turning the tide with no trace remaining. Best for ulcers cuts burns and wounds. 25 cents at Joseph Emmert's drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucklen
A. M. Bruce
Farmville
Juseph Emmert
Electrical Current Battle Over Rail Electrification Debate
New York New Haven and Hartford lines clash over alternating current plans between Boston and New York. Westinghouse accuses critics like Frank J. Sprague, a New York Central electrical commission member, of public harm driven by self interest. Westinghouse contends Sprague has a long term contract with a major electrical firm that bars him from railroad consulting work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New Haver
Hartford
Boston
Westinghouse
Frank J. Sprague
New York Central Electrical Commission
Sprague
New Haven Road
Weatinghorse
Life in South America Letter From Mrs Henke
In Santos Brazil Nov 30 1906 Laura Henke writes of Christmas greetings to friends in Sciotch Mills aboard a ship en route to New York. She describes tropical towns with narrow streets, dairy wagons milking cows at houses, sea shells, mules, curious sights, recent crew discipline, and a desire for photos as they travel past mountains and ruins toward their voyage home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. F. Henke
South America
Sciotch Mills
Lo Santos
Freeport
Santos
New York
Thespis
States
Laura
Call of Christ to the Young People of Tor day
A mass meeting for young men and women at the Baptist Church tonight features Dr Behan preaching on The Call of Christ to the Young People of Tor day. The Men's chorus will provide music and a cordial invitation extends to all youths. Behan, active with University of Ann Arbor youths, speaks in twentieth century terms on vital living.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
Dr. Behan
Torday
Behan
University of Ann Arbor
DeWitt's Little Early Risers Advertised sales claim
An 19th century advertisement touts DeWitt's Little Early Risers as a remedy for purging bile and improving complexion. The copy argues physical perfection comes from nature and claims the product expels putrid matter to restore liver activity. Sold by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
Dressmaking Opener At 257 Mark Avenue
Miss Freda Smith announces dressmaking services starting January 8 in her rooms at 257 Mark Avenue. Inclusive fittings and patterns offered for ladies garments with attention to fit and style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark_avenue
Freda Smith
Very Low Rates to Denver Excursion Tickets Sale Dates
Very low excursion fares offered to Denver Colorado via the Chicago and North Western line. Tickets will be sold January 27 28 and 29 with return limit February 16. Tickets available through agents on account of Wool Growers and Live Stock Association meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Col
North-Western
Chicago & North-Western
Homeseeker
Chicago & North- Wastern R's
Rt L
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