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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1907
Page
3
The Freeport Journal is honored by the International Typo graphical Union for employing Union labor in its mechanical departments and earning a labor leadership recognition.
The column lists numerous residents and visitors including Harry Knauff, Prof Titus, Dr Schadle, Thomas Shaffer, J L Gleason, J H Finkenbeiner, S P Wallace, Albert Eisenhauer, Edwin Rotzler, May Phillips, R B Mitchell, C E Smith, Molly Broad, Clara Lichtenberger, Mrs M M Kleckner, Dr J M Saucerman, Grace Garrison, Mr and Mrs William Long, Oscar Pote, Verna Kleckner and Harvey A Smith, detailing their movements between Polo, Dixon, Chicago, Galena, Savanna, Lena, Aurora, Madison and other locales.
Local notes cover skating at Taylor's park and school inspections at Center street school. Reports mention the Illinois Society of Engineers and Surveyors annual meeting in Peoria on January 23 24 and 28, plus a St Margaret's guild meeting at Miss Helen Strong's residence. Governor Deneen and Chief Justice Olson attend a State League Republican clubs meeting in Rockford on March 9. Mrs Gertrude G Shelp gives a Rockford concert with violinist Miss Woodward and pianist Miss Lila Lund, noted as leading local musicians.
Six year old Grace Enbody, daughter of Mr and Mrs Ike Elliott of Savanna, was severely burned Tuesday evening when her clothing ignited. She narrowly escaped death from the fire.
The Winne shiek lodge of Odd Fellows held a regular meeting last evening in their hall initiating three candidates into the order. After business was improved a social time followed with light refreshments served.
At last evening's Freeport consistory session the board decided to hold the annual spring meeting on March 26, 27 and 28. The time originally set to February 25 through March 1 was noted as changed.
W. J. Harrihan of the Illinois Central system, fourth vice president, spent last evening in the city. He arrived in a private car from the west and left this morning for Chicago.
A partial OCR fragment references Joseph Emmert and a house built by a doctor. The text is garbled and lacks a clear event or dated context to establish a full news item.
Directors and stockholders of the Golden Meadow Developing Company will travel to La Fourche parish Louisiana next Tuesday January 15 to inspect a plantation and discuss a novel oil fueled traction plow engine aiding 1700 acres of drained land. An experimental crop last year proved the project viable though tilling challenges persist. The engine uses belt wheels and a treadmill like drive and is expected to plow about sixty acres daily. The annual meeting is set for January 17 on the plantation with a ten day to two week absence anticipated.
News of Day item announces the marriage of Miss Elizabeth Courtney Allen to Oscar H. Hershey on December 4 in Grand Canyon Arizona. The bride is the daughter of Samuel V. Allen former Freeport photographer, and the groom lived in Freeport years ago. They are wintering with Mr. Allen in Berkeley California. Mrs. Hershey is well known in Freeport, her birthplace, and active with the First Presbyterian church.
Frontage canvassers report completion on several streets with seventeen miles of gas mains frontage already and work started on others. Total frontage planned is thirty miles, and a majority of that length is needed to secure the franchise.
The regular United Workers meeting occurs in the Second Presbyterian church parlor Friday at 8 o'clock in the evening. Two papers will be presented on Women of China by Mrs. Raines and Empress Dowager by Mrs. Erfert. Tea will be served from 0:80 to 7. Special invitation extended to all interested.
State's Attorney Burrell received a letter from Chicago attorney Frank Novak who helped in the Coffman divorce proceedings. Novak notes the appellate court reversed and remanded the Janssen criminal action, saying the evidence did not warrant the conviction.
A farmer’s team of horses bolted this afternoon starting at the city scales and ending near Douglas avenue and Chicago street. The wagon carried about a ton of coal, which was scattered widely. two wheels were demolished. The driver was thrown from the wagon and a wheel passed over his right leg.
The board of local improvements met in the city engineer's office to open bids for macadamizing parts of West Street. No bids were received, so the bids will be readvertised to be opened on the afternoon of the 20th of this month.
Freeport Council No 157 United Commercial Travelers will hold a banquet and program for the wives and sweethearts of members on Saturday evening February 2 at 7 30 o clock. The program includes short lectures and music. Committee in charge: A H Stevenson F Rotzler C W Leichhart IT W Davis.
Bank Examiner Mark Harper from Eureka Illinois is in the city today to examine the books and affairs of the Second National Bank. This is the sole bank he will inspect during this trip.
August Raedeker was brought to the county court yesterday afternoon and after a hearing was adjudged insane and committed to the Watertown asylum.
Royal Arcanum lodge convened last night in its hall and installed the newly elected officers for the coming year. A luncheon was served following the installation.
The Sunday school program at First Presbyterian features Mrs Ovler Will singing children’s songs, Schumann Male quartet, a string quartet, Edwin Kotaler violin solo, Mr Lawyer on pipe organ, and Mrs M M Banmgartner reading Riley with colored stereopticon pictures, plus an illustrated song by Als lennox.
Representative Douglas Pattison has been placed on the committee on rules of the state legislature.
Mrs W C Smith was surprised by friends at 244 Oak Street to mark her birthday anniversary with games and music. She was presented a fine oak chair and light refreshments were served.
Miss Cora Wallahan entertained the K B club with a euchre session last evening. Favors were awarded to Miss Jennie Williams and Miss Bertha Thiel.
The Germania society will host a dance and card party tonight with music by Edward Gilbert's orchestra.
Governor Deneen sent a special message to the legislature requesting an emergency appropriation of 150000 dollars. The funds would cover preparation and trial costs for a suit against the Illinois Central Railroad to recover back taxes the state claims under its charter provision requiring 7 percent of gross earnings annually.
Social notes announce a card party this evening at Seitz hall hosted by the Court of Honor. The GFEA to the B of L E No 280 plans a public card party Monday afternoon March 18.
E K Crawford, long time head examiner for the German Insurance Company, will become chief examiner for the Security Insurance Company of New Haven on July 1, with the western department based in Rockford.
A sale note announces 2.00 heef shoes offered with every 10.00 suit or overcoat purchased at 1 7 wlw R. LUECKE's.
Wise counsel from the South urges Electric Bitters as a cure for back and kidney distress. D R Blackenship of Beck Tenn claims absolute proof of relief after initial dose and several bottles, with full cure and strong recommendation. Sold under guarantee at Joseph Emmert's drug store for 50 cents.
Ella Marie Parks advertises private lessons and class work in elocution music culture and related arts at 202 Lincoln Avenue Bellwood.
A veteran restaurant worker explains the variety of patrons and the daily tests servers face. He notes how travelers and circus crowds reveal breeding in minutes, the humor in odd requests, and the need for endless patience to handle difficult customers and sharpers.
The notice warns against patent cough cures that dull nerves and weaken the body. It promotes Father John’s Medicine as alcohol free and safe, claiming it cures throat and lung troubles, coughs and colds, with a guarantee. Sold by Joseph Emmert at 111 Stephenson Street, Freeport, Illinois.
The street railway introduces a new operating schedule effective today with transfers at the Chicago street junction. Two cars operate on Stephenson street west of Chicago street and two east of it, all turning at the junction to prevent delays from crossings. The plan aims for about a twelve minute Stephenson street timetable and, in spring, to add turnouts on the cross town line for similar service.
The Stephenson County Telephone Company will ask the city council for a more liberal franchise, citing nearly four hundred service applications and losses under the current scheme. It says 25 to 50 cents more per subscriber is needed to put the business on a paying basis and reward stockholders, noting agitation since the new company began.
Rehearsal for the Ushers Minstrels will be held January 15 and 16 in the K of P hall for all participants. The show dates are set for January 11 and 16 at the Grand Opera House, with an elaborate performance expected. all interested are urged to attend.
Job notice seeks a Teamster for immediate hire at B. P. Hill. Apply at once to CD 115 Adams Sr for details and location.
Pancake flour marketed as made from wheat, corn, and rice stalls of life. Describes product as famous and tied to Mrs. Austins. Limited readable context suggests a promotional note or brief item from a historic newspaper.
The Congressional Record shows December activity by Frank O. Lowden in northern Illinois. He introduced fifteen pension and relief bills naming Martha E Clark Nancy J Goodwin John B Laillet Elizabeth H Nichols Myron I Spencer and others. He also introduced bills to raise Sterling post office costs an amendment to extend the presidential term and a joint resolution on the death of the late R R Hitt.
The Christian church will host a foreign missionary rally on Monday January 14 starting at 10 a.m. with a noon intermission followed by an afternoon session from 1 30 to 8 30 p.m. Stephen J Corey secretary of the foreign society based in Cincinnati will supervise the event. Dr KE I Osgood returned China missionary will speak on his work. Addresses include The Preacher s Part in Missions by D F Jordan Rockford The Missionary Mandate by W D Baker Sterling and Stewardship by D F Seyster Lanark.
Address Roy Staufer Rock Falls and C Brock Savanna present as speakers on missionary work with F A Sword Polo C W Marlow Coleto Lewis Goos Mt Morris. Large attendance expected with maps charts and curios exhibits. No offerings. Indies Aid Society serves dinner in church parlors. Delegates over a hundred expected.
C O Floyd of Kershaw South Carolina recalls a near-consumption episode eleven years ago. He credits Dr King’s New Discovery with curing his cough and lung trouble after six months and restoring his weight to 170 pounds. The product is sold at Joseph Emmert's drug store with a 50 cent to one dollar price and a free trial bottle.
Notice advertises quick mending services for all kinds of sewing repairs offered by Mrs M H residing at 144 Homer Street. The brevity implies a local housekeeping service listing in a parish or city news page.
The plan offers a 4 percent annual income by withdrawing stock after one year or more, or greater profit from letting the stock mature. Funds are invested in gilt-edged real estate mortgages, with a history of no losses. Full details on inquiry.
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