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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1906
Page
5
Railway Age reports that American steam railroads ordered 6,255 locomotives 5,289 passenger cars and 341,318 freight cars in 1905. Estimated costs reach about 456 million dollars, with locomotives averaging 15,000 and passenger coaches 6,000 each. Delays in deliveries due to shop overtax and capacity.
Monticello Monpe Wis Jan 6 three leading merchants Dick Steadtler E J Blum and J C Steinman plan to consolidate into a department store. Incorporators include E J Blum Fred Blum Jr J D Steinman and John Dick Jr. new firm capital 30000 aims to compete with city mail order houses and will run two week stock-reduction sales before inventory. leading merchants of New Glarus eye similar consolidation as local competition heats up.
The late John Elsesser of Red Oak has had his will probated in the county court. It directs his wife to hold all real estate and collect rents from it. Executors named are Mrs Elsesser and son Oscar J without bonds. Oscar to receive $500 from the Modern Woodmen of America insurance as soon as paid. Miss Mary Elses ser receives personal effects and other bequests.
Grand theatre presents the "Devil's Auction" as the main attraction tonight featuring Yale's Everlasting Devils Auction company. A new scene titled The Magic Picture Gallery includes Toby the donkey, Ghaos the sprite, and a series of mechanical tricks, a cat and poodle episode, plus a humorous leap between acts expected to entertain both old and young theatre-goers.
Theatre patrons urged to attend the Imperial Stock Company opening Monday night at the Grand Opera House. The four act pastoral Out of the Fold will feature complete scenic accessories and a superior acting company. Ladies’ tickets are being issued for Monday night.
UMWA officers in Indianapolis prepare for the annual national convention. The wage scale for about 500000 miners will be reviewed at the joint convention later this month. Officials say no strike is expected over changes and aim for an amicable agreement with operators. The meeting likely lasts a week to ten days.
Berlin reports Weimar held a city fete for Grand Duke Wilhelm Ernst on January 5 marking five years on the throne of Saxe Weimar. He is heir to the Dutch throne if Queen Wilhelmina bears a male heir and is noted as Europe’s wealthiest royal, with extensive estates in Holland and Silesia and a $20 million fortune. Born June 10, 1876, he succeeded his grandfather January 5, 1901 and married Princess Caroline of Reuss on April 30, 1903. she died a year later after a brief unhappy marriage.
Nashville Tenn January 5 special Today marked the start of a large celebration of Fisk Universitys fortieth anniversary. Three days will host commemorative ceremonies and honor the institutions founding and work. Distinguished participants include Booker T Washington James G Merrill J H Kirkland H A Vance G W Hubbard and other noted educators.
An old promotional note extols cod liver oil and Scott's Emulsion, claiming refined preparation eases ingestion. It asserts doctors favor Scott's Emulsion for children and the product's superior digestibility over plain oil from SCOTT & BOWNE of New York.
Swan Peterson a 66 year old Swedish migrant known as a tourist arrived at Rockford station after walking from Freeport to Rockford in eleven hours with a bucksaw on his back. He complains gasoline engines threaten his wood sawing trade and intends to continue walking toward Menominee Michigan in search of work. He’s described as healthy though lonely and was lodged in jail overnight.
Rockford Illinois January 4 Two new departments home economics and secretarial work approved by the board of trustees add to regular courses. Each department offers practical and cultural subjects with preparatory option for high school graduates. One fifth of the course dedicated to each field to prepare graduates for independent living.
Oscar J. Elsesser visited Pearl City to campaign among voters for the county treasurer unexpired term. The piece notes his father John Hilsesser suffered rheumatism and medical costs, and says Oscar would favor his family, appointing sister Mary Elsesser as deputy who has run the office for two years. Election date cited as January 16, 1906.
Belvidere teams defeated Freeport in a pair of games last evening. The First Y M C A team fell 34 to 13 amid a slippery floor, while the Second Y M C A team lost 14 to 13 in a hard fought matchup.
At a special meeting last evening the Ladies' Order of Forresters chose Mrs. Catherine Wilson as financial secretary of the organization.
A Milledgeville youth describes being tied by thumbs with rope to door spikes and suspended, alleging repeated threats and abuse by his stepfather. He walked ten miles through rain to stay with Mr. and Mrs. Hildabrand in Sterling, who shelter him and report signs of past injury. The chief of police declined arrest, advising county officials investigate. the boy plans to return home soon against his wishes.
A large ocean liner arrived three days late due to barnacle buildup on her hull. Local druggist Joseph Emmert likened the delay to cod liver oil inefficacy, praising Vinol as a cleaner remedy that preserves medicinal power without upsetting the stomach. He invites the public of Freeport and nearby sufferers to try Vinol with a guarantee.
Mrs John Bear of Empire Street slipped on cellar steps this morning and fractured her right arm between the wrist and elbow. She was attended to at home by local aid and is reported in stable condition.
Mrs. B H Brunson of Dublin Georgia praises Electric Bitters claiming it keeps the old young and makes the weak strong. The ad notes relief for dyspepsia, torpid liver, inflamed kidneys and chronic constipation after a reasonable use. Guaranteed by Joseph Emmert druggist. Price 50 cents.
Service from Cincinnati leaves 8 36 a m Fridays via Queen and Crescent Route and Southern Railway to Mobile. Connects with Munson Line steamer Prince George at 4 30 p m Saturday. Through sleeper from Mobile Fridays at 7 p m north to Cincinnati on steamer arrival. Tickets on sale till May 81st at 66 dollars round trip including meals and berths. Frank Johnson Munson Line agent or W C Bierason Queen and Crescent.
Washington dispatches from an official source state that about a thousand people were killed and three thousand wounded in Moscow. Other reports from Russia say railways are gradually resuming operations amid the aftermath.
Former treasury secretary Lyman J. Gage said he agrees with Jacob H. Schiff that a great panic is inevitable unless the currency system is reformed. He noted there is no immediate danger but warned of looming instability if inelastic money remains.
Manila dispatch reports high troop activity with three regiments under field orders for possible developments in China. The special bulletin notes preparedness in the garrisons as tensions with China rise.
Illinois generally fair tonight and Saturday with no decided change in temperature. Sun rose at 7 30 a m and sets at 4 42 p m.
At the annual meeting of the Salem church congrega tion officers were chosen for three years: John Ross and John Dorsey as trustees, Miss Lillian Molter organist, Miss Hattie Scheffner assistant organist. Sunday school officers named include secretary Miss Nellie Dorsey, assistant secretary Charles Dorsey, treasurer Robert Jones, librarian Charles Dorsey, assistant librarian Miss Lillian Molter, and organist Clarence Neitz. An adjournment was set for next Thursday evening January 11 at 7 30.
Local brief notes cover skating at Taylor's park a trades council election tonight and a church service at First Presbyterian. Woolmer urged electricity pilot program. village board discussed no action. Also mentions Ed Grant shipping a speedy rig R F Felix Floyd Iowa and J M Farley visiting Whittemore. King’s Daughters bake sale at Settlement House and YMCA talk by Warren Behan at 3 30.
Springfield January 4 About 1000 corporations failing to file affidavits declaring no connection with any trust will be prosecuted by Attorney General Stead. He will certify their names to county state’s attorneys with orders to collect a 50 daily fine dating from October 1880 for noncompliance.
Kenneth Mc Iver of Vanceboro Maine recounts a near fatal lung inflammation from an unchecked cold. Three doctors gave him up, but Dr Kings New Discovery saved his life. Guaranteed best cough and cold cure at Joseph Emmerts drug store. 50 cents and 1.00. Trial bottle free.
J F Matheson announces a January 10 1908 sale at his farm one mile from Rockton consisting of 27 head of short horn cattle including Imported Arabella White Rose Rosemary and Fine Minister gig. Address Rockton Illinois. Open for catalog. Auctioneer unknown.
A compact chronology of notable events and deaths: 1066 Howard the Confessor dies. 1477 Charles the Bold dies. 1589 Catherine de Medici dies. 1757 assassination attempt on Louis XV. 1798 US gifts 12800 to Kosciuszko. 1806 Breslau surrenders to France. 1829 Sabbath mail protests in Washington. 1849 magnetic clock discovery by Dr Locke. 1853 Aristas resigns as Mexico president. Cevallos chosen. 1855 Victorian bridge on St Lawrence carried away by ice. 1875 Beecher-Tilton trial begins. 1891 Emma Abbott dies.
An old advertisement touts Rocky Mountain Tea as a wonderful tonic and beautifier. It claims beauty comes to those who take the tea or tablets sold by Joseph Emmert for 35 cents.
A fragment lists social dances under Prof. Dawson and a dancing school with multiple January dates. There is also a special county treasurer election, a Masonic temple opening reception, fraternal card parties at Lexington hall, and men’s meetings led by E. M. Cobb, Sylvester Lam, and others. Event names include Star Course and Salisbury’s Orchestra with dates scattered through January and February.
At the Grand Opera in Houston the schedule lists January 4 featuring pianist Rudolf Ganz, January 5 Devil's Auction, January 8 to 12 the Imperial Stock County timeline, January 15 to 19 North Bros repertoire, January 2 Mrs Tempel's Telegram, January 25 Piff Patt Poff, January 30 Walker Whiteside.
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