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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1906
Page
2
Fragmentary text shows labor activities at sites in Ay Bere Ga. Readable references point to workers, projects, and regional sites with unclear specifics and dates. The brief notes imply ongoing labor operations tied to local industries and area locations.
A flood of local declarations list candidates for county offices including Treasurer Sheriff Legislature and Superintendent of Schools, all subject to the Republican primaries. Names include B G Cooper Thomas C Shaffer M G Wirling Ever Olson B F Brubaker W H Shons William W Krupa J J Shaffer and Henry Ritzman.
A candidate declares for the town tax collector post in Freeport subject to Pepager primaries. Pickard signs the announcement as the proposer.
Col Lowden reports first intimation from Hitt that he will not be a candidate for Congress. Hitt’s message offered best wishes. Lowden replies expressing surprise and readiness to serve the district if elected, praising its distinction and ambition to represent it in Congress.
The definite determination of Mr. Hitt not to be a candidate for re election to Congress comes as a surprise to his friends in all parts of this congressional district. Health issues force his decision after a long record as the district’s representative. The paper notes him as the most conscientious and able man to represent the district, among a line of notable Civil War era figures, and ponders his successor. It suggests Col. Frank O. Lowden of Ogle County as the likely choice for the Republican nomination.
John Guenther and family extend heartfelt thanks to friends and especially to the Bilingis Lodge of Rebecca for many expressions of sympathy during their bereavement.
Fragmentary text mentions a woman and a place near Helley or Sables and a Joseph Em, but lacks clear facts, names, dates, or events to form a complete notice for publication.
George H Ives fast outfielder from Clinton Indiana has accepted terms with Freeport and will wear a Freeport uniform this season Manager Moriarity plans to send the contract from Chicago Ives and George Gwinn signed to play third base and catcher respectively will join Freeport early April to build a fast league contender Ives a plumbing business operator has a wife and two children and spurned larger leagues to develop his talent Freeport aims for a top finish in the percentage standings and will wear grey uniforms with red stockings
La Crosse Chronicle reports the annual baseball club will convene Monday February 26 with President Elliott and Secretary McDonough to ratify season plans discuss fundraising carnival and decide on roster signings and officer elections. Contracts exist for many players ahead of the season and salaries will rise for some. league by-laws to govern pay remain in force.
The funeral of the late Mrs. Mary Seas was held Sunday at 1 30 p m at the home of her son S F Seas in Forreston. Rev Hollox of the Evangelical church officiated and interment followed at White Oak cemetery.
Elmer Isenhart a painter of Fulton Tl has filed a petition in bankruptcy in the federal court here. Liabilities amount to 2528 75 with an estimated asset value of 2084 00.
Pattison and Kryder’s advertises available second hand school books forArstolan customers. The brief notice notes low prices and seeks buyers in the local market.
Janesville youngsters dominated the Y M C A gym meet in Rockford, winning all contests and basketball honors. Baker led Janesville in all events with first places in hop, step and jump, ten yard dash, and standing broad jump. About 150 boys participated, including 60 visitors from Freeport Belvidere and Janesville, who wore ribbons.
Mrs Katherine Raymer wife of Samuel Raymer died at 4 this morning after a lengthy consumption illness. She was born Oct 6 1849 and lived in Orangeville Stockton Rock City before settling in the city. Survived by husband five children two brothers and four sisters. Funeral Wednesday at 2 from the family residence with clergy Anangst and Landner officiating.
Lena January notes multiple social events and home gatherings. Miss Eddine Leamon hosts a chafing dish party. A J Rees hosts neighbors. local dances occur in Stockton and Rockford. several residents return from visits or travels. Miss Martha Naramore gains art committee status with the State Federation of Woman’s Clubs. Eminent Ladies visit the Bailey home. Prof. Marten from Hillsdale and Miss Mabel Altenbern are among visitors. numerous cousins and friends share music, meals, and games across town.
Money saved is money made promotion claims large savings by buying a plane at W. W. Kimball Co on Galena street in Freeport with stated savings from 50 to 178 dollars.
Rev F C Jordan reports Freeport is among the most religious cities in the northwest with only one infidel found and a wide representation of creeds. The Rockford pastor notes Freeport may see a Christian church revival and possible new church, as demographers tabulate local church memberships.
Freeport ice dealers face a lean season due to unseasonably warm weather halting harvests. With at most a month left, prices may rise as households rely on ice supply from distant shipments. Backers consider building a $16,000 ice making and cold storage plant, though some doubt the timing for returns. Local investors see potential profits as artificial ice adoption grows.
Robert P. Eckert, chair of the Stephenson County Republican central committee, issues a call for a meeting in Keepart on Saturday afternoon February 3 at 2 o'clock to set a date for the county convention and decide whether nominees will be chosen by plurality or majority vote.
All residents and families are invited to a coat drive hosted by the L A. at Gallows Hall Tuesday evening at six o clock.
Brown and Doellmeyer advertise eye catching photographs described as dandy visuals with a catchy refrain seheo cease leddiw, presented as a promotional item in a local notice.
Local brief noting the Aeolian club gathering with Miss Mattie Gilbert this evening. Other items mention John Schmid installing a modern automatic carbonator in his pop factory and Miss Viola Laible taking a bookkeeping position at Q. riges & Co. St. Margaret's guild and Freeport Lodge announcements follow with meetings and notes. Hermsmeier & Son remain active at 128 Galena Street and Excelsior lodge No. 07 plans a special meeting for the B. A. degree in the new temple.
Letters from elderly readers praise Vinol and Vinci as powerful aids for strength and vitality in old age. They claim improved health, energy, and renewed activity, with the firm promise of a money back guarantee if not satisfactory.
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a school sale involving Brown and Dollmeyer offering books or book lots. Details are unreadable. summary reflects uncertain school asset auction language and a single lot listing. No clear names, dates, or locations beyond entities mentioned.
A Wall Street Journal summary shows near 900000 telephones in New York by year end with 185000 in New York Telephone and 108000 in New Jersey Telephone. From 1896 to 1903 the Bell system expanded from 281606 to about 2,000,000 national connections. By 1904 over 2,200,000 subscribers exist. The craft of telephony shifted from luxury to necessity as lines reached 83,000 communities. The system is described as a near-unified network across the region.
An Lewiston Journal reader recalls the winter of 1882 as unusually hot and harsh. He notes barefoot schooling from December to March, shirt and pants heat, strawberries ripe on Christmas Day, near sunstroke, and mosquitoes biting, joking that the state legislature wasn’t held in Augusta due to heat.
In Portland Jan 29 a dying newborn and a sick mother faced flood disruptions as Rock River rose icebound around their home near the ferry landing. George Wilder walked a half mile to fetch medicine, but the infant died Friday. The father conveyed the body by handcar to Prophetstown for burial. the mother is recovering.
A promotional note stating the pills awaken torpid bowels and prevent appendicitis, touted as a pleasant and effective cure. Sold for 25 cents at Joseph Hmert’s drug store.
A reader notes a visit to the Kimball Company’s buginess where the emphasis is on money-saving inducements. The short piece highlights a promotional angle aimed at customers seeking lower costs.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a call and names Scott, Brows & Dolm eyer, with unclear context and few readable details from the local notice.
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