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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1906
Page
2
In a recognition of its Union labor practices, the organization announces support for mechanical departments and invites collaboration across departments at the Tinton facility. The move underscores commitment to organized labor and coordinated industrial effort.
Local notes recount movements of Freeport residents and their guests. Names include Miss Grace Stark, Miss Guyer, C. Piper, Edna Resh visiting Waterloo, and many others traveling to or from Chicago, Milwaukee, Janesville, Dubuque, Dixon, Byron, and Jacksonville. The item lists social visits, returns from trips, and upcoming plans among families and friends.
A Davis Best regular meeting is planned for tonight with attendance urged. In Dixon a veteran civil war veteran died, and a Chicago man named Adams is noted in connection with Chicago and Northwest lines. The brick masons and plasterers union may hold a meeting tomorrow evening or be postponed. Trinity Evangelical church hosts an annual officer election tonight at 8 pm. DeKalb Sycamore and Interban traction company was incorporated to build a DeKalb to Belvidere and Sycamore line. In the Third Quarterly Conference the First Methodist church discusses inviting Rev C W McKill back for the coming year and keeping him as superintendent in Rock River annual conference with the appointing powers to reappoint at the Freeport meeting.
The service for Mrs. A Brubaker, who died in Pasadena, was held this morning at 10 o clock from the residence of Mr and Mrs Bluest. Attending were H Motabing, Eankitte, John Hotaler Sr., Faupel, P. O. Siiver and Wil etobor. Interment followed in the local cemetery.
Fragments mention Hollister and Rocky ca and a price figure of 46 cents. No clear event or outcome is stated. data appears from a damaged OCR section with insurance related references and an individual named Joseph.
Freeport prepares a full Independence Day program with a morning baseball game between Freeport and La Crosse in the Wisconsin State League, a parade, band concerts, and evening fireworks. The event features diverse races, exhibitions, and a 40-piece Henney-Globe band, with extended community holiday closures and local speakers in Lena Orangeville and Davis.
A compact lineup of notable July 4 events: Texas joining the Red States in 1846 and territorial gains from Mexico, the 1848 Washington Monument cornerstone, 1866 Kansas Free State disruption by U.S. troops, Lee’s surrender at Vicksburg, the 1868 Burlingame China treaty, 1874 St Louis bridge opening, 1875 Philadelphia Centennial kickoff, and 1888 Cincinnati Centennial celebration.
Friday next will feature the Adam Forepaugh Sells Brothers circus with aerial riders in diaphanous costumes, elephants, trained seals, a contortionist, acrobats fresh from the ballroom, and a clown. The piece touts the show as the people’s favorite and highlights the high quality of performers and spectacular production.
The secretary of state issued preliminary incorporation papers for the Freeport Amusement Company of Freeport. Incorporators are H. L. Breinig W. N. Cronkrite and T. H. Hollister. The plan includes constructing and operating amusement enterprises with $15 000 preferred stock and $15 000 common stock guaranteed by Freeport Railway Light Power Company. The railway extends its line to the park site and about 800 feet of track was laid today as coaster work progresses. several buildings are nearing completion and operation is expected late July.
Freeport Aerie of Eagles No 679 adopts resolutions mourning the death of member James K. Coleman It notes his sudden passing and offers sympathy to his wife and mother while requesting copies for the minutes and city papers
James Ryan, residing wherever he removes his hat, was picked up by police in the morning in a intoxicated state and released due to being a cripple and vow to leave the city. About an hour and twenty minutes after his early release he returned to the Babrel, drank again, and stood behind the bars in a worse condition.
A fragment notes Grover's soft shoes with fewer features. The brief mentions a delivery of The Dany Jovenar and a past week context, but details are unclear.
The Globe park Fourth of July program drew large crowds for Father G. T. Nagle’s lecture on American Diplomacy, Miss Odle and Miss Hazel Hazard led domestic science lessons, Gertrude Goodwin Miller entertained with seven characters, and the Dixies and Flude moving pictures highlighted a packed day. The event featured a diamond medal contest by the W C T U and a grand concert by Ferguson’s Dixie Jubilee Singers, with plans for a full day of patriotic fare at Globe park.
E 8 Brown Get a big contract supplies the Forepaugh Sells circus in East Freport. Brown began hauling grain to the show grounds for two Friday exhibitions. The advance contract calls for 34000 pounds of hay straw and oats for the animals. Delivery must be by 4 pm the day before or 4 am on show day. Brown has secured most feeding contracts for the big shows locally in recent years.
Charles Musser, discharged last Saturday after a thirty day sentence for giving liquor to a young girl, returned to the county jail and tried to visit prisoners. A bottle of liquor was found on him, he refused to leave, Deputy Sheriff Moore subdued him after ten minutes, and Chief Sweeney had him jailed on a disorderly conduct charge while under the influence.
Robert A. Frick of Ford and Frick jewelers purchases W G Ford's interest and will run the business alone. The partnership began eight years ago and thrived. Ford, with 44 years in jewelry, retires. Frick, a renowned local expert, continues full repair and watchmaking service.
A card and sewing party at St. Plus hall Friday afternoon benefits the orphanage. Rail freight houses will close at 9 tomorrow to let employees join the celebration. Fred Winters leaves for Woodward Oklahoma this evening to sell his farm and real estate at Fitzgerald Oklahoma. Hand some mahogany fixtures arrive for Jacob’s saloon at the old Harter stand and are being installed today. Prof Brean will lead a Y M C A singing class tonight and invites all music enthusiasts.
An advertisement promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills as a pleasant and effective cure for constipation. It claims the pills prevent appendicitis and restore proper bowel action, available for 26 cents at Jos Emmert’s drug store.
The Champs from La Crosse arrive for a four game Wisconsin State League series with the Freeport Canners. Previews promise two pitchers Scott and Schneiberg opposing, a double header tomorrow at 10 20 and 3 30 with umpire Boland officiating. Battery setups include Owsley Warhop Erickson for the locals and Hawley George Killian for the visitors.
In Eau Claire on July 2 a postponed game ended with Eau Claire defeating Wausau. The bottled scoreboard shown Batteries Fretag and Asmussen, Gasper and Karnell contributed to the win with key plays in the late minutes.
Mrs BE Brunson of Dublin Georgia proclaims at 82 that Electric Bitters keeps the old from feeling aged. She credits the tonic with aiding digestion liver and kidneys and easing constipation. Sold by Jos Hmert druggist for 50 cents with guarantee.
The EH W clothing house announces a Clearing Sale beginning Thursday July 21, a twice yearly event offering wholesale prices on all summer goods including footwear. The store promises record-breaking turnout as it clears broken lines from the season and displays head to foot outfits in window 4t.
An announcement states that My EE Bengston, a jeweler, has associated with a new partner. Details on the permanent location and timeline are unclear due to damaged text. It mentions a store in a street and an established business relationship with a named partner.
Large crowds thronged the store blocking doors and curbside walks proving the sale’s marvelously valued offerings attract deep customer interest and brisk lines as shoppers rush to grab bargains.
A rugged ad announces the final days of a $40,000 shoe stock sale with drastic reductions. The store, closing all day July 4th and reopening until 9 PM, promises vast discounts as remaining lines are replaced or deeply cut. Thousands have already lined up for the opportunity before it ends.
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