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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1909
Page
4
The Freeport Journal receives a label from the International Typographical Union in recognition of a passage that employs Union labor in mechanical departments.
The Stephenson County Medical Society held its regular meeting yesterday at the county courthouse in Aothia city. The fiscal year was aligned with state and calendar years. The next meeting is planned for about three months hence.
Due to illness Mme Mar Mec cannot appear in the city tomorrow evening as planned. The company will perform at a future date to be announced.
Kansas store proprietor praises a medicine range while a Kansas Druggist J M Hawkins falls ill and seeks a laxative and tonic. The ad mentions Dr Pepsin as the preferred remedy with a sample bottle price and questionable sales pitch.
James E Moore longtime Illinois Central and former C B and Q locomotive fireman and engineer dies from smallpox at 86 Freeport home after four weeks illness. He lived in Freeport since 1888 after leaving Aurora Illinois with a career spanning passenger and freight service. Survived by wife Jennie and children Edward Mabel James Paul Walter Genevieve Victor, plus siblings. Private funeral held at St Marys Cemetery with Father Leydon officiating.
Reverend W. EF. Seymore and wife, Presbyterian missionaries in northern China, began their return to the United States in January and expect to land in February. They have a yearlong vacation and will visit relatives in Freeport. Mrs. Seymore is sister to Mrs. Leslie Frisbie of this city and was formerly Miss Mary Gochnaur, daughter of John Gochnaur, who spent her early life in Stephenson county.
The piece argues alcohol is the proper preservative for medicinal compounds and notes proprietary medicines use small spoonfuls while beer is consumed in larger amounts. It highlights Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound containing 18 percent alcohol as a reliable remedy for women's ailments.
Fragmentary ad text shows several pork products including smoked pork sausage fresh pork sausage home cured hams bacon and other cured meats from Manns Sausage Factory. readable entities include product names and the facility.
A brief domestic ad notes a flour product named White Lily Plgmenuth aimed at making housewives glad. It urges readers to ask their local dealer for the flour to enhance kitchen results.
Chicago reviewers laud Harold Henry’s piano recital at Cable hall and Y M C A auditorium. Hubbard commends technical clarity, tone beauty, and expression. Gunn notes growth since last appearance and praises Chopin scherzo in E major op 54. Tickets 50 cents, reservations via Euterpian society, Brown & Dollmeyer, or Y M C A.
The Drexels won by 19 pins over the Lobsters at Brunswick alleys in a near even contest decided by the last ball. Final scores show the Drexels totaling 7165 to 7638 for the Lobsters, with individual game pins listed. Standings follow for the league, noting total pings and win loss records.
Freeport High School and Polo High School meet at the YMCA gym for two closely matched games. Freeport fields first and second teams with Hogian Daily Yordy Cooper Lawyer in the first lineup, while Polo counters with a fast, undefeated squad that beat Sterling JrL. The curtain raiser features the second teams. The first game begins at 8 oclock.
Charles D Knowlton reports that Mrs Knowlton and Miss Edith Knowlton arrived safely in Los Angeles after a stop at the Grand Canyon of the Colorado. On their way to church Sunday morning they met H M Barnum en route to visit them. Freeport shows up at multiple California winter points.
Tickets for the Narren Sitzung at Germania hall are on sale Thursday evening February 4. The Freeport Saengerbund sets prices at 25 cents in advance and 35 cents at the box office. Tickets available from the singers and Guenther Drug Store.
The E. and W. brand men’s shoes priced at four dollars are selling for two dollars and seventy five cents in a clearance sale. This offer applies to all sizes in stock. Limited quantities remain as the sale continues.
Wednesday January 20 Gibler's hosts a Germania ball with Gibler's Orchestra. Admission five cents. Proceeds go to the Retail Clerks Association.
Death of Orlando B. Bidwell, president of the First National Bank, prompts funeral services from the family residence with burial at City Cemetery. Local leaders and friends praise his integrity, business foresight, and public spirit. The First National Bank will close at 1 pm for the services.
H. H. Antrim and O. B. Bidwell are praised for accomm dating and civic mindedness. Bidwell, long tied to First Presbyterian church, is remembered for charity and leadership. Banks to close tomorrow afternoon during the funeral service.
Mrs Leslie A Frisbie is told of the death of Ray Vernon and Edwin LeRoy Gochenour of Washington D C on January 10 and 11. The twins, five years old, died within hours of each other after illnesses, with their physician Dr J R Hamilton not anticipating serious danger. They were born Sept 10 1903 in the same house they died in, and are survived by their parents three sisters Mrs Charles C Fletcher Miss Bessie E K Gochenour Ruth Gochenour and one brother Harold Gochenour. Their father works in the agricultural department.
Grade pupils of the city present a concert at the High school building tonight. The program reflects regular school work and is open to parents and friends of participating children. Doors open at 7 16, performance at 8 00, admission free.
A local report states Dr Barstow killed a Scotch collie suspected of rabies after being warned by Officer Figeley. Barstow acted to prevent bites and tied the dog in an alley before shooting it. The note recalls five or six other mad dogs killed in Freeport over the past two weeks.
The funeral of the late Mrs Ernes tine Pfeil was held from the family residence on Homer street this afternoon at 1 30 and at 2 o'clock from the German M E church Rev Mr Bergman officiated Interment was in the city cemetery
The Daily Journal lists city wide home delivery options with payment terms. The notice mentions a 10s 9 week rate covering all parts of the city and implies service availability across districts.
Rev. Austin W. Mann a deaf mute Episcopal preacher from Cleveland is highlighted for thirty plus years of missionary work preaching the gospel by sign language. He has conducted thousands of services across the United States and internationally, baptizing many, founding silent missions, and visiting cities from Detroit to London.
A reports from The Industrial and Orphan's Home in Macon Georgia praise Electric Bitters for nine years of use. The note claims the tonic strengthens vital organs, purifies blood, aids digestion and appetite, and helps weak or run-down children and women. Sold at Joseph Emmert for 50 cents.
The readable fragments mention unknown terms and names no clear event or context. No coherent facts to summarize into a proper news item.
In a Niagara Falls letter George Colquhon says he was ill four months with lung trouble and his cure came after trying Father John’s Medicine. He sent a photo of himself and his son whose cold was stopped and cough cured. He endorses the product as not a patent medicine, with fifty years in use and claims it prevents pneumonia and consumption.
Freeport and Modern Woodmen of America held a public installation and banquet last night with many members and families present. Louis Bauscher led the installation, assisted by Elmer Prall. The program featured Alberta Prall on music, Frances Darling and Helen Prall reading, followed by a banquet. No action was taken on Cherry Camp consolidation. decision deferred to February’s second meeting.
Members of the Ladies Aid society of Trinity church met yesterday afternoon and elected officers for the ensuing year. The slate includes President Mrs Harvey Eichelberger, Vice President Mrs Frank Miller, Secretary Mrs Fred George, Treasurer Mrs Albert Bardell, and Chorister Mrs William Wagner. These officers were the same as last year.
Illinois appellate court upholds that a lodge financial secretary can bind the society to accepting dues when the insured hides key facts. In the Beggs case Mrs Beggs admitted being over 50, violating by laws, yet dues were collected. the court affirms lower court judgment for the plaintiff against the Catholic Knights and Ladies of America.
A jury in Elgin awarded Sophia and Christ Berner a $1,000 judgment against the Brotherhood of American Yeoman over Ella Berner policy. Ella Berner, member less than two years, died after a fair health exam. Other insurers paid within a month after death.
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