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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1906
Page
4
A fragmentary January 9, 1906 report appears from the peas office relating to subscriptions and financial entries. The sparse text hints at ongoing accounting, with no clear names, dates, or figures readable.
The report cites recognition by the International Pocal Union for the Freport Journal employing union labor in its mechanical departments, marking a workplace agreement or endorsement.
Several local officials and candidates announce runs in the Republican primaries. B G Cooper for County Treasurer and Thomas O Shaffer for Sheriff. W H Shons and W Krape seek Legislature. J J Shaffer campaigns for General Assembly. Henry Ritzman for County Superintendent. Frank F Pickard for Tax Collector.
Transients and residents visit and move between Polo Lena Chicago and Milwaukee. Names include R P Ockenga G B Turneaure W C Jencks W A Hance Anna Grant Charles Hanson F W Bolton Mrs A Rodearmal Fred Naylor G W Hevern Minnie Elson Maud Elson and others. Social visits church events and upcoming elections are noted with multiple trips and relocations.
The twelfth annual Stephenson County Farmers Institute will be held January 18 and 19 at the courthouse with an extended program. Speakers include H A Winter J G Mosier Mrs Lydia Richards J F Edwards Miss Eisie Sheets and Prof J Stanley Brown among others, plus music by local pupils and a Ladies session. Premiums on corn and potatoes are offered with multiple prize levels. Officers and township presidents are listed including Stephen Rigney L M Swanzey F B Walker and numerous local stations. Admission to the Friday night lecture is 25 cents benefiting the institute.
Frank F. Pickard, a well known citizen, enters the race for tax collector of Prenporn, subject to Republican primaries. He is described as a helpless invalid and seeks the emoluments of the office for aid. He has run before and there was strong bipartisan sentiment for his defeat at the spring election.
F C Keene George G McCarty Frank Lohr and Oscar J Youngs attended the annual meeting of the Wisconsin Association of Professional Baseball clubs in Chicago this morning. A Beloit telephone message stated the Line City could not be represented and would withdraw. Janesville is said to be involved in the variance.
First class singing canaries from 1.50 and up, guaranteed. Cheap talking parrots and other fancy birds on hand. Special attention to phone calls. Will stay in town until Sunday night. Call at New York hotel or phone. The Day Journal delivers to any part of the city for the week.
A fragmented list records estimated repair costs for numerous homes and buildings. Entries include the residences of Mittehler Schmidt Wachlin Dr Karaher Bushnell and others with figures such as 1 000 300 810 500 625 2 450 600 2 000 200 225 800 900 2 050 totaling the overall amount.
The Ministerial association held a full meeting Monday to discuss plans for the William A Sunday evangelistic meetings. The open date remains in April after pastors preferred earlier slots. Committees are being formed and preparations continue for three months of duties. Rev. Dr. McKay elected vice president, Rev. J. K. Shields removed. Rev. O. J. Price chosen unanimously as representative to the Trades and Labor council. A follow up meeting is scheduled for next Monday.
A Chicago professional writes of stomach trouble and chronic constipation. He switched to Grape-Nuts, eating it mainly, and reports relief, improved digestion, and sharper concentration for brain work. He says it replaces heavy meals and proves effective as a breakfast food.
The Eastern Star chapter held an installation at the old Masonic hall with Mrs. Louis Dickes presiding. Mrs. C. C. Wolf was named Worthy Matron and Dr. J. F. Fair Worthy Patron. other officers include Miss Cora Wallahan, Mrs. H. W. Tenney, and Mrs. Thomas Kyle, as well as a slate of ritual officers and Adah Ruth Esther and Martha roles.
The Red Oak M. E. Sunday school expresses sorrow for the loss of John Elsesser a member teacher and friend. It notes his constant interest despite absence and asks for comfort for his widow and children. A copy of the resolutions is sent to the family and Freeport papers and entered in minutes. Rev H Moors A Baumgårdwer Hull Committee
A. W. King, yardmaster for the Chicago and Northwestern at Belvidere, was found frozen on a passenger footway at the Northwestern depot in Waukegan. He left home late last night for Belvidere to start work and was not seen again. He was 53 years old and survived by a wife and eight children. He had long been in railroad work.
J Marks offers dry cleaning and pressing at low prices under Nieman Bros. shop. Pants and coats dusted and pressed for 25c, suits and toadies skirts 50c, repairing of all kinds with best work or no charges. Located at Nieman Bros store.
Royal Arcanum Council No. 1468 held its officers installation following December’s annual election. Grand Warden C. E. Rucker of Belvidere presided with W. Brown of the city assisting. A large turnout attended and a banquet at Troy cafe followed.
Mrs Louis Dickes travels to Centra lia to install White Shrine officers this morning and to Stockton Lanark and this city on January 30. She is accompanied by Mrs E M Palmer and Mrs Thomas Kyle who will assist in the ceremonies.
The annual rendezvous of Freeport Consistory is expected to be held March 5 6 7 and 8. Committees sought an earlier date but temple meetings in the first week of March make the later dates most suitable. Announcements of committee members will follow in a few days.
Excelsior lodge considers moving past masters night earlier, with the annual event tied to the lodge anniversary on February 22. A Friday, January 26 option follows Freeport Consistory’s reception and ball, to allow more masons to view the new temple. Action to be decided at the January 19 meeting. first and second degrees to be conferred January 12.
The Lady Maccabees held a special meeting yesterday in their hall over the State bank and installed officers including Past commander Maud Bowers, Commander Rose Knepley, Lieut. commander Nellie Alten bern, and others. Light refreshments were served.
The teamsters union elected officers last night with Henry Trepus as president and S S Kauffman as vice president. L O Kuna was secretary treasurer and W J Burdick recording secretary. Charles Penticott served as conductor and William Travel as warden. J H Moritz was trustee Isaac Hahn began a term as delegate and O Perry became business agent. A smoker followed the meeting.
Absence of several members last night led the Democratic committee to refrain from naming a candidate to succeed the late J. H. Hutchier as alderman from the First ward.
In Freeport the local team defeated Galena 244 to 236 amid lively play. Galena players T. J. Sheean J. Allen Barbour David Sheean and Dr Blish faced Roy K. Farrell H. S. Webster I. L. Munn Jr. and F. Hildreth of Freeport as the hosts claim a notable victory and schedule a return game in Galena on the 27th.
Stockholders of the First National Bank elected five directors for 1906: C. H. Little, Addison Bidwell, O. B. Bidwell, John Burrell and Wm. O. Wright. Officers remain unchanged: President O. B. Bidwell, Vice President Wm. O. Wright, Cashier Addison Bidwell, Assistant Cashier J. M. Clark.
The annual election of officers of the State bank was held last evening and resulted in D. C. Stover as President R. G. Shumway as First Vice President Henry Baier as Second Vice President H. H. Antrim as Cashier and Fred Dorman as Assistant Cashier Directors include R. G. Shumway A. S. Held W. H. Holland F. W. Hoefer H. H. Antrim J. H. Stealy Henry Baier H. F. Aspinwall D. C. Stover Fred Dorman and W. H. Wagner.
The Second National Bank held its annual stockholders meeting this morning electing M. V. B. Elson as president L. Farwell as vice president and H. Webster as cashier. Directors chosen were M. V. B. Elson Dr. J. F. Fair L. Farwell Jarwell Horace Webster and Reuben Seigfried, Webster replacing W. A. Hance in the directorate.
All the former directors were elected for the ensuing year. Officers will be elected next Tuesday.
D. A. Stitsel, longtime Pecatonica hardware merchant and prominent Mason, died at his home in Pecatonica at 6 PM after a three month kidney illness. Born in 1828 in Pennsylvania, he moved to Winnebago county in 1864 and served as Pecatonica school trustee. A charter member of A. W. Rawson lodge No. 145, he held high Masonic ranks across several bodies including Rockford Crusader Commandry and Tebala Temple. His death touches a wide circle of friends and the community.
A concise chronicle of notable deaths and events. Anne of Bretagne dies in 1514, Drake and Birch die in 1596 and 1766. Connecticut ratifies US Constitution in 1788. 1793 Philadelphia hosts first US balloon ascent. 1809 embargo laws pass. 1810 Bonaparte and Josephine marriage annulled. 1830 Washington message reaches New Orleans in four and a half days. 1854 Astor Library burns. 1878 Napoleon III dies. 1800 Lehigh Valley railroad deadly collision. 1904 Gordon and Foster die.
The funeral of the late Miss Agnes Barron will be held Thursday morning at 9 o'clock from the family residence in Shannon. Interment will follow in the Catholic cemetery near the village.
Delegations from the Masonic bodies linked to the deceased will attend Thursday afternoon services at his home, providing formal attendance and tribute as part of the observance.
Irvin S Sumner, long time Pecatonica resident and former postmaster, died at his residence after a battle with heart disease stemming from Civil War injuries. Born November 4 1844, he served in Company B 74 Illinois Infantry and was wounded at Kenesaw Mountain. Survived by a widow and four grown children, his funeral will be attended by Pecatonica post G A R members.
An advertisement touts EBly's Dream Balm as a remedy for nasal catarrh and related symptoms. It promises restoration of smell taste and hearing, direct application to the affected area, and notes availability from druggists for 50 cents or by mail from Ely Bros. in New York.
An 82 year old Civil War veteran from Lynn Mass recounts using Father John’s Medicine to cure his heart weakness and leg trouble. He credits similar relief to several others including his daughter who recovered from the grip after two bottles. He endorses the remedy as a preventive for pneumonia and consumption and a general health booster.
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