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In a fragmentary note, local growers explore safer methods to raise and market meat and oil while addressing rising concerns. Officials urge continued vitals to support production.
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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1906
Page
5
Speaker Cannon in 60s Style Reform Talk
A-critical defense of Speaker Cannon argues American life has improved since the 1860s and 60s. The speaker condemns modern vanity and praises old schools of honesty while noting unrest spurs growth. He credits a more united, informed democracy and declares the House more representative today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cantor Sanson
Cannon
Biot
Clay
Jackson
Jefferson
House of Representatives
United States
Local notes brief and community events listed
Local skating at Taylor's park. Shakespeare class meets Monday with Mrs J G Riley. St Agnes guild meets Tuesday at 2 pm with Miss Malburn. Miss Louise Scheidt returns to McPherson & Service dry goods after illness. John Maher pleads guilty to assault and battery. fined one dollar and costs. Wm M Shimmin to preach at First M E church tomorrow morning and evening. Blair Byrem injures right thumb at Arcade, out of work for weeks. Democratic alderman candidate selection for first ward Monday by city committee. Martha Washington club card party Tuesday at K of G hall with special souvenirs. Eastern Star to hold stated communication Monday for business and officer installation. all members urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Maher
Joseph H. Gibiler
Democratic City Committee
Martha Washington Club
K. of G. Hall
Eastern Star
Freeport College of Commerce Opens Winter Term
The Freeport College of Commerce begins its winter term with many new students and plans for further enrollment next week. Prof Brace returns as special penmanship instructor after completing advanced study at Dixon college. The night school reopens next Monday for a three month course with a rapid business writing class to meet three times weekly from 7 to 8 pm under Brace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College of Commerce
Freeport College of Commerce
Brace
Penart
Dixon College
Dlass
Downer's Grove Tragedy Triggers Townwide Gambling Reform
The Downer's Grove incident centered on James W. Morford's suicide after heavy losses to a local poker den run by a leading merchant. Revelations of a secret gambling scene involving prominent citizens spurred a exodus scare, but faith leaders and residents began reforms, closing the den and vowing to curb vice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James W. Morford
Downer’s Grove
Chicago
Mr. Morford
Porker
Morford
Downer’s Grove Baptist Church
Prescott
Durst
Burlington Railroad
B. L. Prescott
F. F. Farmilo
Methodist Church
Harry Gumbiner Returns From Cleveland Business Trip
Harry Gumbiner has returned from a business trip to Cleveland Ohio. He arrived yesterday and plans to resume his duties at the company this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Gumbiner
Cleveland, O
Trades and Labor Council Elects New Officers
The Trades and Labor council held its annual election last night naming Frank J. Glenn as president and I K Bruce as vice president. Other officers include Clinton Folgate secretary W E Zimmerman treasurer Julius Opel statistician Henry J Snyder sergeant at arms and trustees W J Burdick Orla Perry and Julius Opel. The retiring president W W Young praised for his work. Installation is set for Friday Jan 19. A Knorr Grand Opera House offer to secure a star attraction was discussed with a committee appointed to meet him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Trades and Labor Council
Frank J. Glenn
I. K. Bruce
Clinton Folgate
W. E. Zimmerman
Julius Opel
Henry J. Snyder
W. J. Burdick
Orla Perry
W. W. Young
Young
Glenn
Knorr
Grand Opera House
Lena Town News Briefs Move Through Weekend
Lena reports Carrie Wise returns to Rock Grove after visiting daughter Mrs. RE. P. Fitzgerald for three weeks. Samuel Fair is home from Chicago. Mrs. D O. Daws travels to Freeport to see ill father John Achison. Mrs. Edgar Daws and son Archig return from Sioux City after visiting J. J. Hielman and wife. Eminent Ladies held installation of officers and an oyster supper at their hall last evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena
Jan
Carrie Wise
RE. P. Fitzgerald
Rock Grove
Samuel Fair
Chicago
D. O. Daws
Freeport
John Achison
Edgar Daws
Archig
Sioux City
J. J. Hielman
Watchman’s Neglect Leads to North Sea Dyke Break
Kenneth Mc Iver of Vanceboro Maine recalls a near fatal lung inflammation after a neglected cold. Three doctors gave him up, but Dr King’s New Discovery saved his life. Guaranteed cough and cold cure at Joseph Emmert’s drug store. 50c and 1.00. Trial bottle free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Sea
Holland
Kenneth McIver
Vanceboro
Dr. King
Joseph Emmert
Stock Sale at Rockton Farm by J F Matheson Jan 10 1906
J F Matheson will sell 27 head of short horn cattle on his Rockton area farm January 10 1906. Cattle trace to Imported Arabella Imported White Rose Rosemary Prime Minister and Arabella. Send for catalogue. P O address Rockton DI 1-3dlw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Matheson
Rockton
Ready for Business at Nieman Bros Store
J Marks offers cleaning services under Nieman Bros store. Pants, coats, suits, and skirts dusted and pressed with prices of 10, 26, and 40 cents respectively. Repairing of all kinds at lowest prices. The best work or no charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Marks
Nieman Bros
Hollister Rocky Mountain Tea Ad Boosts Vitality Brand
An antique advertisement touts Hollister Rocky Mountain Tea as invigorating and strengthening for body and mind. It offers tea or tablets priced at 384 cents, with Joseph Emmert listed as the vendor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollister
Joseph Emmert
Illinois Central cuts weekend fares for three months
The Illinois Central announces a limited time fare reduction for weekend travel to Chicago. From Jan 5 to Mar 30 tickets will be sold at one regular fare plus $2 for round trips to points above $4.50, with five day expiration and possible ten day extension. Saturday and Sunday sales offer one fare round trip for all trains after 12 noon, with return by 10 am Monday. Local staff and travelers note weekend departures and various regional mentions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ilinois Central
Chicago
The
Central
Illinois Central
Ie Central
East Dubuque
Freeport
Winslow
Orangeville
Wisconsin
Iowa
Minnesota
South Dakota
Omaha
Neb
W. H. Rowley
Railroad safety inspector named by commission
Eugene Wright of East St. Louis has been appointed state inspector of railroad safety appliances by the railroad and warehouse commission. The office was created by a act of the last general assembly. He will assume his duties with an office here Tuesday January 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Til
Eugene Wright
East
St. Louis
Railroad and Warehouse Commission
General Assembly
Wright
Personal notices from Rockford area relaxations
Mrs F Henton guest of Rockford friends E F Smith transacted business at Lanark yesterday Mrs M Ross went to Rockford this morning to visit relatives Roy Bookman gone to Chicago to remain several months H C Allman Cedarville Esehnaskig business in this city to By F E Holtzman returned to Peoria this morning after transacting business here Mr and Mrs Fred Gould went to Chicago this morning to visit friends and relatives Do M Kendall and wife of Rockford were guests of Freeport friends yesterday Harry Gleason returned to Dubuque after visiting his brother Wm Gleason in this city Mrs Orson Bowers went to Chicago this morning to spend Sunday with friends and relatives Miss Emma Rippberger returned to Elgin after being guest of Alma Vaupel Mrs J C Fields and children re-
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E.F. Smith
Lanark
M. Ross
Rockford
Roy Bookman
Chicago
H.C. Allman
Cedarville
F. E. Holtzman
Peoria
Fred Gould
Do. M. Kendall
Freeport
Harry Gleason
Dubuque
Wm. Gleason
Orson Bowers
Emma Rippberger
Elgin
Alma Vaupel
J. C. Fields
Sabbath Announcements from area churches
Weekly church notices list services across First Baptist Salem Evangelical First Presbyterian Embury Trinity U E Second Presbyterian and First United Brethren. It covers sermons by visiting Dr. Warren P. Behan, Sunday school and youth programs, revival meetings, sacraments, and invitations to all parishioners with emphasis on New Year activities and evangelistic aims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Behan
Salem Evangelical Church
F. C. Neitz
First Presbyterian Church
H. L. Moore
Junior Christian Endeavor
Embury Methodist Church
Epworth League
Freeport
Embury
Shelp
Trinity U. E
Corner Union
Pleasant Streets
F. W. Landner
A. B. Wight
A. L. Knapp
L.C.E
Ada Brubaker
Second Presbyterian
F. A. Hosmer
First United Brethren Church
Galena and
Locust Streets
F. M. Davis
Resi
Religious Services and Choir Rehearsal Notice
A roundup of upcoming church services across German Presbyterian Oak Street Grace Episcopal First Church of Christ Scientist and Freeport Theological Society with Sunday school times sermons sacraments and a choir rehearsal for members at the device 2 Beaver street and vicinity including Rev Wm J Laube Rev Frederick J Bate and Wm M Shimmin inviting public attendance and participation
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaver Street
Vanneliaus
Y. P.C
Oak Street
N. Wunderlich
Grace
Episcopal Church
Frederick J. Bate
First Church of Christ, Scientist
Wilcoxon Block
M. E
Wm. M. Shimmin
Rockford, Epworth League
The
Freeport Theosophical Society
Card of Thanks to Friends and Neighbors
A brief thanks to friends and neighbors for kindness and assistance during bereavement. Special thanks to the bakers at Ronhkar's bakery. Emma Emfrod and children express heartfelt gratitude for support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ronhkar’s Bakery
Emma Emfrod
Beauty from Rocky Mountain Tea Promises Warmer Complexion
A vintage advertisement touts Rocky Mountain Tea as a tonic and beautifier for the complexion. It claims true beauty comes to those who take the tea or tablets. Sold by Joseph Emmert for 35 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Emmert
Courage Division card party at K G Hall Friday
Courage Division No 182 G I A to B of L E announces a Friday afternoon card party at K G Hall on January 12 with 15 cent admission including refreshments. Public invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Courage Division No
B. of L. E
K. G. Hall
Appointment of Train Master for Freeport division debated
Central headquarters at Little Rock prepares for the division transfer as officials weigh Caldwell’s successor. Two candidates are named, one from the Kankakee division, with final approval contingent on endorsement by J. G. Rawn, general manager, who is in New York City. Rawn’s endorsement expected locally tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alareata Aa Ti
Positioty Aa” Reine Soes
Thas
St. Louiis Mountain & Souther
Little Rock
Perth
Se Mater
Caldwell
Freeport
Kankakee
J. G. Rawn
New York City
Rawn
Electric Bitters touted by Dublin man at 82
“Tam only 82 years old” TB EL H Brunson of Dublin ga proclaims the tonic keeps him strong. The ad claims Electric Bitters cures dyspepsia liver kidney inflammation and constipation after a reasonable use period. Sold by Joseph Em mert druggist for 50 cents guaranteed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tam
EL. H. Brunson
Dublin
Joseph Emmert
Amity Society to Meet at Bergmiani Home
The Amity society holds its regular business and tea meeting Tuesday at 2 pm at the home of the Misses Bergmiani. Members are asked to come and bring their sewing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Amity Society
Bergmiani
Choir rehearsal at Grace Episcopal tonight
A choir rehearsal is scheduled for this evening at Grace Episcopal Church at 7 30 o clock. The event involves the church choir and is open to members and attendees nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Episcopal Church
Coming Events in January Arts and Socials
January events listed include Prof. Dawsons dancing school sessions on Jan 10 12 15 2 and social dances on Jan 12 16. Joe Fitors dancing school at Knights of Globe hall on Jan 10 and Lexington hall card party and dance on Jan 18. Special election for county treasurer Jan 16. Formal spenttiapar Masonic temple reception and ball on Jan 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dawson
Joe Fitor
Knights of Globe Hall
Lexington Hall
Masonic Temple
Meeting Notes At The Y M G A January Twenty First
A brief item records a men s meeting at the Y M G A on January 21 with E M Cobb of Elgin and Stanley L Krebs noted from Star course in attendance or mentioned in the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. M. Cobb
Elgin
Stanley L. Krebs
Star
Tein
Also Mentioned on This Page
Taylor's Park
Shakespeare
J. G. Riley
St. Agnes’ Guild
Louise Scheidt
McPherson & Service
Odus
Amunidl
George Zipt
Zipt
Leslie Frisbie
Pine Street
Mrs. French
Ackley
Miss Pearl Smith
Social Notes
Nellie Holland
Lobster Club
Trades and Labor
Jourden Stukenberg’s
Samiel Gumbiner
Charles Ascher
Mexico
Stibgen
Des Moines
M. B. Scott
John Billerbeck
Mises
Ethel Griswold
Belle Ashton
Forreston
A. Midnich
Dedatur
Pamtyee
Hattie Metzger
Charles James
J. Mills
Utica
N. Y
Frances Burwell
St. Joseph's Academy
F. Heibult
Flanagan, Ill
H. Kirchhefer
F. Henton
Rockford Friends
Davenport
Kuehner Bros
Bacar
Stephens
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