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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1906
Page
4
A ceremonial pass recognizing the Fat that Freeport employs union labor in its mechanical departments, highlighting labor recognition and industrial relations within the company.
Thomas O Shaffer announces candidacy for the office of County Treasurer, subject to Republican primaries. B G Cooper is also noted in the announcement as a candidate.
A wave of political candidacy notices announces individuals seeking Republican primaries. Names include EVER OLSON Bee peenson county sheriff, FF. BRUBAKER Legislature, al-Zadwit W. H. SHONS General Assembly, WILLIAM W. KRAPE Legislature, Jed. oR county superintendent, and Henry Ritzman. Notices indicate decisions await Republican primary voters.
Tax collector Frank F. Pickard of Freeport is noted as a candidate subject to Republican primaries. The item references the local election process and party oversight without detailing dates or results.
Frank Holmes travels to Dixon for a few days. Judge Heard went to Dixon for court. Miss Marie Kraker of Shannon visits Miss Josephine Merck. Mrs Farringer returns from Lena. Miss Waddington to Chicago to visit friends. Dr. Allen to Chicago for a dental clinic. Mrs McGrogan returns to Hampshire after visiting here. Ward Mclees goes to Batavia to visit relatives. Rust and son visit Plattsville. Carew and son return to Waddams Grove. Mrs Corbus returns to Kankakee. Mr and Mrs Howe return from Winslow after a weekend with friends. Edward Mest returns to Chadwick. Miss Mathews returns to Chicago. Mrs Gochnaur returns from Rock Grove and Aspen ey. Edith and Emma Bosdorf go to Lena for grandfather's funeral. Ickes ill in Toronto. Hil returns to Chicago after Henry Lichtenberger funeral. Mildred Hines returns to Northwestern Evanston. Leake and Lichtenberger return to Chicago for funeral. Edna Loveland and Johanna Wieman back from Chicago. Mrs Poling goes to Chicago to visit. Minnie Hevern accompanies. Moogh returns to Waterman, Ontario. Luke and Morley return to Ontario after visits. Robert Smith returns to Portland after visiting. owner of Kodak in Rochester. Krarapitz returns to Chicago after vacation with Gleasure and Gus Stephen.
Fragmentary claim describes a product named Recky Mountain Tem said to calm nerves and rebuild the medical system. It mentions a dose of 86 pills and credits Joseph Em ft as related figure.
The annual report to Governor Deneen by Auditor McCullough notes 333 associations out of 506 increased assets totaling 1 921 665 01, with Chicago showing a loss but overall gains. Interest and profits on canceled stock rose, reserves grew, and net earnings on dues capital averaged 7 81 percent. Dayton plan adoption is discussed with by law examples for single payments to speed working capital.
The discussion explains that matured stock can transfer to single payment shares while funds stay with the association and membership continues. It stresses these should not be confused with prepaid stock sold by national associations. Single payment and installment shares mature only when profits earned make them worth $100.
An unusual audience at the Woman's club heard Mrs. Bentley discuss Wm Morris His Life and Work with a focus on Morris multi crafts from blacksmithing to stained glass Tobey Furniture Co Chicago loaned wall papers and textiles from Hammersmith including Morris designs There were samples chintzes cretonnes damasks and tapestries plus three Morris designs Trellis and rose first daisy second fruit third Also mentions Burne Jones visit and Morris poem reading Next Saturday to feature a musical by Clara Dorman and Miss Smith admission twenty five cents tickets from local outlets
John Huss, long time worker for Wm Walton Nephews, will open a dry goods and ladies furnishing store in a few weeks. He has leased the 103 Galena Street space in the Vaupel building, formerly Yaeger confectionery, and will specialize in tailor made goods and ladies wear.
A Duluth man details headaches dyspepsia and nervousness caused by coffee. He quits coffee, switches to Postum, and within days reports relief, stronger digestion, and improved energy. He credits Postum as the sole cause of his health gains and urges reading The Road to Wellville.
Yardmaster J. K. Harrington of the Winds Central road is said to resign for a better post. Harrington denies rumors though reports claim he has been offered a more lucrative position.
Poem note recalls Methusala as a capable goal scorer and hints he might be alive if he had chosen Rocky Mountain, attributed to Joseph Emmert's verse.
Amos Wige, a prominent Davis resident and bank director, was killed when struck by a passenger train at a crossing near his hometown. The inquest found skull fracture and leg injuries. train crew unaware of the fatality until later. Survived by wife Susan Hoyt, six children, mother, two brothers, and a sister. coroner Peck impaneled a six member jury.
C F Hildreth sells undivided half interests in blocks 61 to William A Sanford and Harvey E Zartman and Mrs Katherine B McDoel for 5600 at the corner of Mechanic and Exchange. Agency also sells to Elias Bamberger for Mrs McDoel and Mrs Louise C Sanford parts of block 60 for 3000. Edward L Stewart sells to Elizabeth Warneke southern lots 81 and 82 in block 2601 Lincoln Boulevard subdivision for 1900.
Ridgway Bros dealers in electrical supplies have purchased the stack of electrical supplies and fixtures of Schuster & Richardson. Schuster & Richardson have operated in the city for about a year, executing several important contracts. Ridgway brothers recently moved to larger quarters on Van Buren street and will specialize in all kinds of electrical wiring.
Constable Kieckhuefer brought Frank Gelts from Kent to court after Gelts allegedly committed a criminal assault on Peter Brachius. Gelts, who fled to Iowa, returned and faced Justice Geib's court with evidence he drew a knife. He is held on $500 bonds for the next grand jury session.
Tomorrow evening at 7 30 o'clock a Bible class will be organized at the First M E Church under the direction of E D Herbert. Everyone interested in studying the Bible is invited.
A major blaze in Lena last evening at 8 o'clock destroyed the A B Crotzer lumber yard and threatened nearby buildings across from the stockyards. Firemen battled the flames for about ninety minutes, saving part of the property. The lumber loss was estimated at 75 dollars per thousand feet. foggy weather and bright illumination marked the scene, with most villagers witnessing the destruction.
Announcements of residents visiting and returning home include Miss Anna Hensis from Dubuque, Miss Bessie Foryal from Warren, Chas. Piper and daughter from Freeport, and Mrs. Fannie Scott attending Miss Lizzie Kauffman funeral. Elizabeth Kauffman funeral held. Rev. Dix presided. she was 79. Mildred Hinda resumes Northwestern University studies in Evanston. Various local visits, dog bite on Orelda Wingart hand, Earnest Beine funeral planned at German Lutheran church, and other city movements noted.
Freeport society groups plan meetings this week including the Freeport Shakespeare Society with Miss Guiteau and the Epworth League at First M E Church. W C Jencks closes a real estate transaction in Argyle Wisconsin. A purse found by Bert Bookman may be claimed by owner. Miss Bluhm resigns as Globe Hospital head nurse effective January 1 and returns to Bloomington. Officers to be elected at Ladies Aid at the First M E Church January 17. Bert Coleman leaves Rockford Star for Dixon Star after brief stint here.
An old advertisement claims to identify healthy children by dimples and chubby limbs while contrasting thin poor kids as fate starved. It touts Scott's Emulsion as nourishing, easily digested fat source that supposedly brings back dimples and rounded arms and legs. The ad lists SCOTT & LOWNE at 409 Pearl Street, New York.
The Rev O J Price honors William Rainey Harper head of the University of Chicago who died last week. The sermon praises Harper as a tireless worker who dreamt big, built a great university in fifteen years, and faced sorrow with faith. He balanced duties to students and society while advancing science and faith.
Mrs John Bolender of Orleans ville visits friends. Miss Emiline Hutmacher spends Sunday with relatives at Eleroy. Guy Davis returns from Montana after months away. Harry Gochnaur of Flagg is guest of his brother F Gochnanr in this city. Art Winters and Chas Opel travelled to Chicago Saturday to see The Prince of Pilsen.
The city council meets in regular session tonight and is expected to sign a street light contract with Freeport Railway Light & Power Co. A petition from local butchers asks for a farmers market or ban on meat peddling. An ordinance to improve Pleasant Street and Clark Avenue is also slated for passage.
The Martha Washington Thimble club hosts a card party tomorrow afternoon at Globe Hall with prizes for winners. All club members and invited guests may attend.
We have taken incompleted electric contracts and materials from Schuster & Richardson, who have operated here the past year. The new firm I Rmway EvEctRIc Ca will serve former customers with the same careful attention. We offer a full line of electrical sundries and gas fixtures. We have two years in town and pledge fair pricing and quality workmanship. Both phones.
Fred Bunnell of Woosung Ogle county Illinois, former postmaster and store proprietor, disappeared around January 8 after leaving debts and notes unpaid. He is believed to have taken five to six hundred dollars, with prior shortages of 75 and 117 dollars settled by Henry Parks. Woodmen of Woosung voted not to prosecute. his bondsman United States Fidelity may pursue. Wife prospered but mortgaged property to cover the Zigler note.
A. M. Bruce of Farmville Virginia credits Bucklen's Arnica Salve with ending a twenty year struggle with chronic piles and malignant sores. The testimonial asserts both conditions cured with no trace remaining. Sold for 25 cents at Joseph Emmert's drug store.
Officials at the Court of Honor head office face demands for a full investigation into fund discrepancies and governance. Delegates from the northern state are pushing for a supreme lodge inquiry, backed by county conventions, amid suspicions about several top officers and past shortages claimed by recorder Frank E. Dooling. Kane and Winnebago counties instruct their delegates to appoint an investigating committee at the upcoming supreme convention.
Druggist Emmert lauds Vinol cod liver oil extract for strength, blood, and vitality in Freeport. He cites its concentrated, non greasy form and a physician’s praise, plus a money back guarantee if it fails, claiming benefit for old, weak, and convalescent individuals.
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