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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1905
Page
2
The Freeport Journal earns a Typographical Union label recognizing its use of union labor in its mechanical departments. The badge signals endorsement by the union for fair labor practices and craftsmanship.
A rapid parade of visitors from Chicago and other cities arrives in Freeport for the Fourth. Locals include Fred Milner, R. H. Clingman, A F Wagner, H. P. Asselin, Mrs. T. Cohen, Miss Nettie Pommer, Miss Nellie Shea, and many others visiting relatives or spending holidays. Several travelers plan trips to Portland, Ore., Denver, and Colorado as well as Wisconsin and Indiana excursions.
An old advertisement claims constipation and piles torment people daily. It asserts Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea promises a positive cure with no cure no pay. It lists a price of 36 cents for Tea or Pables and credits Joseph Emmert.
The Freeport German Saengerbund marks its fiftieth anniversary with a two day celebration. crowds swirl to Taylor's Park for parades concerts and two baseball games as residents and visitors from nearby towns flood the city on the nation's birthday.
A coroner's inquest found that Thomas Lucas died of natural causes. The jury, led by foreman Thomas Shaffer, heard testimonies from Emma Fullmer, Mrs. Bentley, and Hiram Fullner among others. Lucas collapsed after asking for tobacco, died within minutes, with autopsy not listed.
An early 20th century promotional note touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as a universal remedy. The advertisement claims the medicine is a prescription-grade compound made of top ingredients and blood-balancing agents, advertised to heal catarrh by acting on nasal and mucous surfaces. It urges readers to request free tests and lists Tolado as the company location and CheNamey Co. as proprietors.
A small sale notice offers ripe cherries from J We Mier. Describes fruit as of best quality due to well cared trees. Call telephone 84 day or evening for details and purchase.
The C M St P woad announces sale of excursion tickets for July 1 2 4 with return to July 6 at one fare one third. Discounts include one fare plus 60 cents to Chicago Cornell Bluffs Kansas City Minneapolis Omaha St Paul and other points. Agent J B Swearr notes new phone and address Stephenson St.
Freeport defeated La Crosse 2 to 0 as Malven held steady on the mound amid a high‑scoring day. Jones and Sullivan sparked the offense with timely hits, while Corson and Bond contributed late threats and strong fielding to secure the victory.
Fragmentary OCR text shows names such as Luke Malines Corson Mende Sullivan Bond Jones and Billy Pail with unclear actions. The passage mentions a double by Billy Pail to Ventice and a halt by Furnedl. full details and context are missing, making precise summary difficult.
Malven's team edged La Crosse 2 to 0 in a slow, listless game marked by heavy fielding errors and patchy batting. Jacky Easton pitched despite a sore arm, scattering six hits with no runs as Boston's defense and timely hits produced the winning runs. Hiney Miller sparked offense with a key larrup, while Ducky Holmes, Bond, and Sullivan aided the home attack in a tense seventh inning.
The article describes shaky pitching by T. G. and a captaincy concern, praises a minor league exhibition, notes Oshkosh Lumbejacks’ defeat, and mentions LaCrosse resting before a Pecatonica visit. Rumors say Veck Meade pitches for Freeport. Maiven and Baaston slated for the Fourth games unless changes occur.
Oshkosh wins 8 to 2 at Green Bay in ten innings with Beebe Moore batteries. Freeport Red Sox trounce Pearl City 10 to 2 as Homan fans ten in a strong pitching outing.
An enthusiastic user from Cartersville describes relief from indigestion and nervous trouble after switching from coffee to Postum Food Coffee. The letter asserts improved sleep, quicker recovery, and long term use, praising the drink and noting a GMendor added by cream. It ends by inviting readers to read The Road to Wellville and mentions Postum Company, Battle Creek, Michigan.
Chief Sweeney and Officer Brown checked saloon back doors Sunday to verify observance of the law. He states no arrests have occurred and rumors of pinching are unfounded. The chief notes staff consistently report compliance since his second term began. A separate note promotes Hollister’s Rocky Mountain Tea with a money back guarantee.
Frederic Koehler, 20, son of Mr. and Mrs. William H. Koehler of Jefferson street, died Saturday afternoon after a decade of heart disease. Born November 16, 1884 in Palisades, S D, he moved to Freeport and worked in the Henney Buggy wood department. Survived by parents, two brothers, three sisters. funeral held at home with Rev. Ernst Traeger, German Reformed Church, interment in city cemetery.
Eight year old Edna Fredericks daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Fredericks of State street died suddenly at 5 30 Sunday afternoon from diphtheria after about two weeks illness She leaves her parents six sisters and one brother Funeral was held at 9 o clock this morning.
John Walters who died at Baileyville Saturday was buried this afternoon at two after a service. The interment was held at Scott's Cemetery.
The funeral for Thomas Lucas died suddenly Saturday was held at Bellview Church at 10 o'clock this morning. Burial followed in Bellview Cemetery with local mourners in attendance.
This morning the council held a brief special session to approve bills and salaries for city officers and to adjourn until the evening meeting. A Foley street paving petition from Stephenson to Douglas is noted, and the council accepted participation in the Sangerbund parade tomorrow morning.
Greatly in demand medicine meets modern requirements for a blood and system cleanser. Dr Kings New Life Pills cure stomach and liver troubles. Available at Joseph Emmert's drug store for 25 cents, guaranteed. F J Burdett piano tuner takes orders via Brown & Dollmeyers or phone.
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