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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1906
Page
5
A historical reflection argues that public men should be of probity and honor, not suspected of corruption. It contends politics is not inherently unclean like religion or art, but urges replacing the professional politician with principled leaders who place duty above ambition.
A collage of quick wits and character sketches features a running gag about condensed milk for small kitchens and state living. It includes exchanges with Wisecracking children, a humorous Sing Sing query, a jibe about wealth, and playful echoes of colonial lineage.
Announcement of Richard Yates as a candidate for Illinois senate signals a hard fought race against incumbent Senator Cullom. The new primary law shifts decisive influence to voters next spring, with the legislature to elect only after constituent wishes are expressed at the primary. Local interest remains muted, as Republicans lean Cullom while Governor Deneen’s stance remains unclear, potentially altering the contest once a fair field is offered.
The Republican central committee will meet in Princeton on January 11 to consider the new primary law and promote the plurality nomination method. The editorial argues direct voter tallies decide nominees, avoid logrolling, and reduce canvassing costs, while warning the majority plan creates many logistical and expense issues.
A watchman’s neglect let a leak in the North Sea dyke become a ruinous break that devastated a Dutch province. Kenneth McIver of Vanceboro Maine survived after doctors gave up on his lung inflammation until Dr King’s New Discovery saved him. Emmert’s drug store advertises 50c and 1.00, trial bottle free.
The Daily 4 Ayer announces citywide distribution for the week, offering home delivery to all neighborhoods. Contact details or routes are not provided in the readable text.
F. E. Beine, Lena resident and Lena Opera House owner, died last night at 8:30 of apoplexy after attending a band fair at the hall. A former German preacher, he helped erect the nearby stone church begun 1855. Survived by his second wife and several children including Albert and Mrs. Edward Snyder of Teg, the funeral is set for next Tuesday.
August F Kaiser died last evening at 10 of pneumonia and heart disease at his Florence township home. A native of Freeport, he was among the county’s wealthiest farmers and moved to his farm about twelve years ago. He is survived by his wife and three children Edward Walter and Laura, plus his brother Fred Kaiser. Funeral Monday at 10 from the house and 12 from St Johns church with Hew F Holke conducting.
John Edward Luebbing infant son of Mr and Mrs Albert Luebbing of 190 Jackson Street died this morning at 8 o clock after a brief illness of dropsy. The funeral will be private with Rev W Gardner Thrall of English Lutheran Church officiating.
Miss Elizabeth Kauffman of Lena died last evening at her sister Mrs David Hayes home. Cause given as senile decline. The deceased was aged and known locally. Funeral arrangements will be announced by the Hayes family.
A joint installation of officers for Freeport and Rinaldo lodges of the K of P will be held next Monday evening at the hall over the State bank. Arthur Reeder of Lena will be installing officer with State Deputy F. H. Tempel and Russell Sweeney of Galesburg to teach the secret work. Members from Orangeville Lena and Pearl City chapters will attend and a banquet will be served.
Special meetings at the United Brethren church under Rev F W Davis attract growing attendance. Evangelists the Brean brothers aided the pastor, yielding conversions and rising enthusiasm. Tomorrow features services morning and evening, with sessions scheduled each evening next week.
An advertisement promises medical treatment for rheuma at the Clifton hotel with a no cure no pay policy. If the patient is cured refunds the money. The offer emphasizes guaranteed results and risk minimal wording.
On January 18, 1906 at 2 PM the master in chancery will sell the 160 acre Metz farm in Silver Creek four miles SE of Freeport at the dwelling house on the premises. On January 19 at 10 AM the Metz residence at 135 Oak Street Freeport will also be sold at public auction at the same premises.
Local items report skating at Taylor's park and upcoming meetings across Republican club, ministers, orders, and church groups. Installations for railway conductors, ladies and youth societies, and a certificate filing for Arcade Manufacturing. No men’s Y M C A meeting Sunday. various gatherings scheduled with emphasis on parish and community involvement.
Springfield January 12 The State Historical Library of Illinois should create a separate Lincoln room to display a comprehensive life history of Abraham Lincoln. The exhibit, previously shown at the Louisiana Purchase Exposition and the Clark Exposition, includes pictures manuscripts and portraits gathered nationwide.
Spanish American War Veterans detail last night’s officers for Albert E Schmidt camp No 4 Commander M H Serf senior vice commander William Franks junior vice commander Frank Portner Adjutant P B Williams Quartermaster W W Young Officer of the day C B Kling Officer of the guard William Paul Chaplain Henry Rodemeier Surgeon J J Hoffman Trustees W C Shauer Henry Roth S H Ottenhausen
George Held is on the sick list. Conductor Wm Waddington a well known city figure is reported to be seriously ill at his home in Madison.
An old time advertisement urges readers to care for facial appearance using Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea. It markets tea or tablets for 35 cents, attributed to Joseph Emmert.
Chicago letter from manager Moriarity outlines signing Warhop Gwinn and Schoenhofen plus others, with plans to recruit two more pitchers and a catcher. He resigns March 1 to devote time to baseball, promises a strong, prideful squad and hints at upcoming star signings. Notes cover Wisconsin League activity and other club movements.
The Y M C A reading room offers a sale of old magazines from its files. The list includes Century, McClure's, Scribner's, Harper's, Harper's Weekly, Saturday Evening Post, Literary Digest, Ladies Home Journal, Outlook and more. Magazines are sold at half price in good condition for readers seeking quality periodicals.
A historical ad mentions Nathan Ridener and Gertrude Raymond of Carroll county as licensed to wed. The text promotes Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as the most successful remedy, claiming it makes and keeps you well. Sold as tea or tablets for 35 cents by Joseph Emmert.
A clipped local notice lists The Cash Grocers at 119 Stephenson Street. Details are incomplete but indicate a business listing or advertisement among short classifieds.
Freeport churches list Sunday services for Grace Episcopal Salem Evangelical Embury Methodist Trinity U E Second Presbyterian First United Brethren First Baptist First English Lutheran First Presbyterian First Church of Christ Scientist Oak Street First M E church and Freeport Theosophical Society events on January 14 with times for Holy Communion sermons Sunday school and revival services led by pastors including Rev Frederick J. Bate Rev F C Neitz Rev F M Davis Rev W Gardner Thrall and others.
A series of short notices lists residents and guests: Wm A Schwarz of Springfield visiting parents, Henry Witte of Pearl City transacting business, F M Grace of Chicago visiting daughter Mrs O J Price, Miss Mattie Guion of Winslow visiting Freeport friends, J L Wolfe traveling to Chicago to visit relatives, Katherine Barnes and Florence Best to Savanna for Sunday, A H Wieman and son Hart to Seward to visit relatives, Miga Elizabeth Bentley to Chicago to visit friends, Art Winters and Chas Opel traveling to Chicago to see the Prince of Ilsen at Studebaker, Edna and Hazel Ditzler visiting Clinton, Nellie Wilson returning to Chicago, Mrs Chas E Cross of Marion IA arriving for infant son funeral, Mrs M Card returning to Pana after weeks with son M C Card.
Frederick Nesemeyer transfers Lot 17 in Mayer and Seeley’s addition to Carl Wall for 600 dollars. Mrs Lovelaundra Augs tus Dijle 7 conveys the northeast half of Lot 2 Block 5D for 8 600 dollars.
Freeport outplayed Belvidere 41 to 23 before a large crowd at the Freeport Y M C A. Straub led scoring with 24 points, supported by Fogets coached by Goddard. For Belvidere Comstock and Dale showed effort, but the visitors could not counter the locals’ fast, accurate play and defensive pressure.
Mrs. B. H. Brunson of Dublin Georgia proclaims being 82 and feeling strong with Electric Bitters. The tonic is claimed to aid dyspepsia liver and kidney issues and constipation with a 50 cent price and pharmacist warranty.
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