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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1906
Page
4
A fragmentary note considers an organization or location tied to the Sreeport area and a recognition theme. It references labor in mechanical departments and an employed union labor context, but the exact event, date, and names are unreadable in the OCR fragment.
Sharebody announces self as candidate for county treasurer subject to primary decisions. B G Cooper seeks county treasurer post pending Republican primary selection. Thomas O Shaffer also appears as candidate in addition to exchanges and uncertain affiliations.
Several residents announce candidacies in Stephenson County for sheriff legislature and county offices. Names include EVER OLSON B F BRUBAKER W H SHONS WILLIAM W KRAPE J J SHAFFER and HENRY RITZMAN with themes of Republican primaries and party support. Varying dates noted for filing and primaries.
Tax collector of Freeport announces designation of Frank F. Pickard for an inquiry or listing, outlining duties and authority. Local officials confirm procedure and scope, with duties to be executed under municipal oversight.
A list of short travel and visit notes from Madison and surrounding cities. Names include Theron Goddard, D. J. Johnson, F. BR. Rice, A. O. Goldman, W. C. Jencks, Alderman Geo Brokhausen, Mrs. A. G. Stewart, John Frank, Martin Gillen, Miss Martha Metter, Mrs. Cc. S. Dugan, Mrs. W. J. Wells, Mrs. E. A. Lotter, Mrs. A. Tree, M. M. Crowley, Miss Beulah Babb, Miss Carrie Musser, Mrs. Nettie Huenkemeier, Miss Elvarna Marsh, Rev. Father DuFour, T. D. Wilcoxon, Chas. G. Sanborn. Several trips to Rockford, Chicago, Beloit, Waterloo, Lena, Jamestown, and Des Moines regions noted for business, visits, or funerals.
Edward Gorenflo moves to Hebron Illinois to run a large farm. Mrs Lois Powell Bates of Pecatonica leads church choir practice at First Baptist Tonight. Freeport Tribunal No 98 drill team meets at Odd Fellows hall Thursday at 4 16. Fred S Plane sleight of hand at the Y M C A Monday night Jan 22. Ladies Auxiliary A M meets at Mrs Folgate home corner Miami and Delaware streets elect officers. Capernaum Shrine to hold Tuesday meeting with social hour and cards. Town board meets Friday. Louis Dickes may be appointed assistant city harnessmaker to succeed Henry Lichtenberger. Unclear medical ad fragment appears.
The twelfth annual Stephenson County Farmers' Institute opens tomorrow at 10 o'clock in Freeport High School assembly room. Prominent Joliet educator Prof J Stanley Brown will lecture on high school reach and hold students. The program features lectures by H A Winter Prof Mosier and Mrs Jennie C Barlow with music by the high school orchestra and a close city rural district tie. Premiums on corn and potatoes announced. officers listed.
Miss Julia Reardon daughter of Mr and Mrs John Reardon of Delaware street wed Gustave Barnard at St Marys Catholic Church with Rev Father Croke officiating. Barnard, from Waterloo and now in St Louis, will reside there after a large reception at the Reardons home. Numerous friends attended and a Japanese style lunch followed the ceremony. The note adds social events of the era including dances and gatherings at Lexington hall and various teas.
A midnight blaze at F. E. Haller’s Forreston drug store on Main Street destroyed the entire stock and caused an estimated loss of about 6500 dollars. Patrolman Jacobs alerted the volunteer fire department which battled the flames until 7 30 a m. pressure was hampered by a faulty engine and low standpipe water. The origin remains a mystery as surrounding buildings were saved by firefighters and bystanders. The store building, erected last year, was valued at about 5000 dollars.
Oshkosh officials foresee an eight team league with applications from Fond du Lac Janesville and Madison. Beebe joins Chicago NL club while last year’s players mostly rejoin Oshkosh. Beloit fate unsettled as league seeks to resolve tangled affairs and potential franchise sale.
John Boecklen departed Freeport this morning to pursue a new post in Chicago. He will join his brother in commercial drawing, designing, illustrating and engraving, after serving since last November as secretary of the Natural Carbon By-Products company.
A Great Bargain Counter story announces a big ten day sale at the Golden Eagle. The notice emphasizes a Saturday start date with a special event and discounts across departments. Local shoppers are urged to plan visits and compare prices during the limited sale period.
The Freeport Typographical union reports readiness for their second annual ball at Lexington hall with Brubaker's eight piece orchestra. Cards open at 8 40 pm on January 18 with strict rules to ensure order. Prizes for cards include umbrellas suspenders and neck ties for men and sherbet glasses china plates for women. Admission 25 cents for singles.
Mrs W Lichtenberger and Mrs J Powers hosted a variety shower for Katharine Benz daughter of Mr and Mrs John Benz with games peanut contest and guessing contest prizes awarded to several guests. Miss Kunz hosted L L C club gathering at Empire street with progressivere yes and refreshments served.
The La Gui Duzaine club met at the West street home of Misses Myrtle and Lou Hawks last evening and was reorganized, signaling a new phase for the group.
Waterloo residents recall a heated debate sparked by a Sunday article on the U S mail contract race. Engineer Bill Yordy of the Illinois Central defends the line, arguing its engines Nos 2 and 3 could beat rivals with fewer stops if a clear track were provided.
Thomas Lander, noted Rockford resident and brother of Mrs. Geo Milner, died last evening in Rockford from pneumonia. He was well known locally and had many friends, last seen in good health visiting the Milner residence on New Year’s Day.
A parlor meeting of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union will be held at the home of Mrs G H Smith 179 Lincoln avenue Friday afternoon at 2 30 o clock Miss Carrie Musser county president will give an account of the National convention which she recently attended at Los Angeles A social hour will follow the address.
The Freeport Fraternal Tribunes unit will install its officers in Odd Fellows hall tomorrow evening with a supreme officer aiding. A large class of candidates will be initiated, and a banquet will close the meeting.
Mrs. H. M. Brubaker of West Freeport is critically ill at over eighty years old with little hope of recovery. Charles Hoffman of Float street is seriously ill, and Mrs. C. Gross is listed as sick.
Improvements in the Baptist church auditorium near completion as Wilton velvet carpet arrives. Jourden & Stuckenberg supplied a 560 yard carpet for the floor, marking a key step in finishing the church’s interior work.
Henry Hawthorn, longtime resident of this county until 1895, died at his Toledo Illinois home last Thursday at age 66 years 8 months 7 days. His widow survives him.
A fragmentary listing shows individuals including Arthur Shumaker of Janesville Florella White Almond Keller of Rock City and Ella M Hurtford noted with ages 28 24 26 and 18 respectively. The text hints at a registry or notice format with repeated place markers but lacks complete context.
Mrs H M Brebaker and family thank neighbors and friends for kindness and assistance during bereavement and loss.
The Munns, Dr. and Mrs. R B, announce the birth of their baby boy, growing their family with the new arrival.
A note urges ensuring Mrs Austin's pancakes for breakfast with the grocer supplying the needed items. The message implies a breakfast plan and grocery coordination.
Boston observes the two hundredth anniversary of Benjamin Franklin's birth with visits to his birthplace site in Milk Street and a grand program in Symphony Hall. In Philadelphia and Paris similar ceremonies honor his legacy, with a bronze statue in Paris and a planned government medal presentation in Philadelphia.
A. M. Bruce of Farmville Virginia says Bucklen's Arnica Salve ended a twenty year battle with chronic piles and malignant sores. The product heals ulcers, cuts, burns, and wounds and is sold for 25 cents at Joseph Emmert's drug store.
Watch and wait for the Great 10 days sale of clothing at the Golden Eagle starting Saturday. Local shoppers are urged to visit for discounts on apparel and accessories during the event.
The entrance to Oakland cemetery near Pearl City road is highlighted as exceptionally beautiful. The piece counters the notion that burial plots are unaffordable, noting inquiries show most can buy a lot on easy terms. Plans include occasional car service for visitors and free use of the receiving vault for prospective buyers.
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