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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1906
Page
4
Fragmentary OCR text notes recognition of a labor union by an employer and mentions the "Mites Union" and national labor context. The readable portion hints at union recognition and employee membership without clear dates or full names.
A flood of candidate declarations circulates for Stephenson county offices and Minnesota legislature. B G Cooper Thomas O Shaffer M G Bing announce for County Treasurer and Sheriff positions as Republican primaries loom. William W Krape J Shaffer state run for state legislature amid party guidance.
Citizens including B Fisher and Joe Benston transact business in Jonesville and Belvidere while Brubaker returns from Chicago. Stukenberg and Fritz visit Chicago and Winslow respectively. Many others travel to Darlington Centralia DeKalb Orafigeville and Elgin for meetings and gatherings.
Rock Grove hosts a six teacher training institute led by Superintendent Grove on January 27. Schedule includes 9:30 social period, 10:00 arithmetic with Onene A. Bol ender and Claudius Cooper, 11:00 reading with Mae Thoren and Minnie Cover, 1:00 study with Blanche Susie Cahoon, 2:00 Illinois History with J J. Shaffer and A. N. Zimmer, and 2:30 use of the dictionary with Clayton Bear and Cyrus Grove.
The funeral for the late Albert Grattelo was held this morning at 9 o'clock from the family residence and at 9:30 from St. Joseph's Catholic Church. A windmill shaped floral design, from the Woodmanse company, accompanied the service, with Grattfelds photograph inlaid on the casket. Pallbearers included John Haller, Michael StefFan, John Schaedie, Michael Scheidt, Jacob Schaedle, and Anton Balles. Ents assisted with arrangements.
A fragment notes a drowning near Darlington on a Saturday afternoon. A nine-year-old boy named Burr and a cheesemaker are referenced, with limited readable details about location and circumstances.
William Goat Billy the mascot of the Masons in Fry’s block refused to move from his old quarters during a move to a new Masonic temple. After a long rooftop chase led by Dan and Chid Yordy, Billy was captured and tied to a dray wagon outside William O Wright & Co boot shop. Doctors report he rests comfortably and will return to work once settling in.
A team owned by G W Phillips from Damascus creamery bolted from in front of Yeager grocery at Van Buren and Galena. They dashed west on Galena, north to South Galena, then into an alley, narrowly missing sleighs before returning west and causing little damage as onlookers secured the animals.
The Illinois Issue debuts as anti-saloon league organ with Rev. James K. Shields as editor. It reviews local option efforts and upcoming campaign, analyzes the primary election law, and quotes legislature debates. It urges unity in temperance forces to win in Illinois at the next session.
A Nebraska woman credits Grape-Nuts with ending years of chronic constipation headaches and nervousness. She describes rapid improvement after starting the cereal, noting lasting benefits for six years and additional strength for her infant during cholera infantum recovery. Text advises reading The Road to Wellville.
Evangelistic services at the United Brethren church attract growing interest with a musical program directed by Prof Breaw. Evangelist Breaw will preach and both men have endeared themselves to churchgoers. Services will be held tomorrow evening.
The ad claims these pills awaken torpid livers and unblock bowels to prevent appendicitis and tone the system. It notes the product is sold at Joseph Emmert’s drug story for 260.
Miss Mattie Ditzler returned home from a hall with relatives at the county seat. Mrs. John Seiferth and son went back to their Rudolph Wisconsin home yesterday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Hollis Leckington visited Freeport relatives over Sunday. Ellis Lutz returned to Shannon after visiting his brother George Utz. Mrs. Arthur Altenbern and baby returned to Freeport after visiting Lena relatives. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Altenbern visited Freeport relatives this morning. Rev. P. R. Keltner visited the county seat this morning. Miss Birdie Cadwell is visiting her sister Mrs. W. E. Kailey.
Mrs D B Wells of Chicago will address at the parlors of the First Presbyterian church on Wednesday January 24 at 730 p m to form a United Study of Missions class. Church ladies urged to attend and others invited to hear her.
A Rockford led religious census of Freeport starts with Disciples of Christ planning a 4 card system census to map members and nonadherents. Rev. O F Jordan and colleagues from Dixon Sterling Polo Lanark Walnut Fulton and Ful on coordinate visits and aim to invite Dr C A Young for revival meetings in April.
Rev Pr H L Yarger of Atchison Kansas was to speak at English Lutheran church Wednesday evening but fell ill in Chicago and returned home. The usual midweek service will be held Thursday at 7 90 p m.
Amusements notices announce Tim Murphy in Hoyt comedies at the Grand opera house Chicago for the week. The piece features Tim Murphy as Hon Maverick Brander in A Texas Steer with Dorothy Sherrod as Bossy, praised for its original characterizations, scenic embellishment, and period humor reflecting Washington society and ranch life.
The Press Agent notes a grand touring production The Black Crook by W H Litell's company of fifty with a car load of costumes and scenery. It promises the original New York production at Niblo's and bills a hybrid of drama pantomime spectacle, aiming to delight all audiences with beauty and taste.
Bright and entrancing comedy by B C Whitney titled Piff Paff Pouf will appear at the Grand Opera House tomorrow night. The show, a hit in New York with 285 performances at the Casino, features a superior company led by Fred W. Mace and Kathryn Osterman, plus the Great Pony Ballet and a chorus of talented singers.
Illinois Central Railroad plans a Seed and Soil Special train tour with Professor Hopking and Illinois agricultural experts giving forty minute talks on seed selection and soil treatment. Free admission at the county courthouse on Tuesday February 20 at 7 30 pm with stops in Winslow Orangeville Scioto Mills Lena Warren Scales Mound Forreston Polo Dixon Amboy and other nearby towns on February 20 and 21.
Stephenson County Abstract Office reports transfers since last report. John Stoskopf to Martha Behr 80 ft lot 8 block 45 Freeport 3500. K R McDole et al to Elias Bamberger lot 1 wg 2 block 60 Freeport 8000. O R Stabeck to Minnie McDonald lots 7-12 block 80 Wright & L. ad Davis 475. D W Werner to Charles Bender et al 6 block 1 Lichtenberger sub division Haat Peseport 1025. Henry Miller to Henry Miller Jr 3.5 acres Rock Run 3200. L A Mitchell to B H Schmeltzer lots 1-18 block 16 Dakota 1200. C L Snyder et al to Nellie Reed part lot 9 lot 2 outlet 4 Winneshiek ad Freeport 1800. Abstracts furnished on short notice. Deeds mortgages and other legal instruments drawn. Money to loan. O Taylon & Frick Conveyancers.
The Quick Meal miniature range contest closed last evening at Freeport Hardware Co. Esther Guensler won the prize for having the most checks. She collected 942 checks, earned by twenty-five cent purchases with one check per twenty-five cents.
One of the large boilers at the Freeport Railway Light and Power Co plant sprung a leak last evening and as a result street cars elevators and other electric power equipment were not running today.
A. M. Bruce of Farmville Virginia reports a twenty year struggle with chronic piles and malignant sores ended by Bucklen's Arnica Salve. He says it cured both conditions and left no trace. Best for ulcers cuts burns and wounds. 23 5c at Joseph Emmert's drugstore.
A passenger train from the east on the Northwestern line derailed in front of Cherry Valley station around 9:40 last evening. Passengers were transferred to the interurban. no injuries occurred. The train’s late arrival caused the 9:20 Chicago departure to miss its slot, with the first Chicago line train resuming at 1:00 this afternoon.
A correction states Wahler did not play in the Rockford game Saturday evening. William Straub, Freeport forward, should be credited with 12 baskets previously misattributed to Wahler.
A dense ledger of probate actions, petitions, bonds, oaths, and orders recorded. Estates including Kortner, Conrad and William, plus guardianships for Lawyer and Aurand, and listed appraisers and letters issued. Also mentions public sale orders and various claim amounts.
Mr and Mrs O B Bidwell and Miss Bertha Bidwell depart Boston next Tuesday morning and sail for Gibraltar from the port the following Friday. Accompanying will be Miss Anna Barton to tour Italy. They will meet Miss Margaret Gund in Vienna with Dr and Mrs Firestone at a point in Italy, likely Rome or Genoa, and join the journey through the country.
William Vedder of Schenectady credits Father John’s Medicine with curing a severe fall cough and lingering pneumonia symptoms after four months bedridden. He took twelve bottles, regained strength, and urges others with similar afflictions to try the remedy. Sold by Joseph Emmert in Freeport Illinois.
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