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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1905
Page
2
An issue of the Freewort Journal receives the International Typo graphical Union label praising its use of Union labor in its mechanical departments.
Movements of Freeport people and friends include Fred Fall of Lena and Mrs. A Wasaou visiting Lena, H M Hyde and Major Frank Lohr traveling to Chicago, Miss Evelyn Millner in Rockford, Miss Rae Steele in the city, and Brockmeier heading to Chicago. Numerous others visit or travel to Galena, Belvidere, Mendota, Waterloo, Monroe, Dubuque, St Paul, and Toronto area trips plus relatives hosting in Freeport.
An old advertisement touts Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as a cure for constipation and piles with a no cure no pay claim for 36 cents. It names Joseph Emimert and promotes fruit from A. A. Huenkemeier. The brief blurb reflects marketing language of the period.
Bill Householder, famed Freeport player, has appeared in more games than any prior Pretzel athlete. Since the 1897 opening of the new grounds, he has filled every fielding role except pitcher, earning fans’ devotion for his steady hitting and clean defense under managers Ott and Smith.
Sylvester H. Long delivered a dramatic Freeport chautauqua address on Lightning and Toothpicks. He argued three words govern all life law love and habit, describing how law rules actions while love softens harshness and habit shapes character.
Ote Kriielsen of Madison and Miss Miauia diraille of Deartheld were united in marriage in a ceremony officiated by Magisceate Beurley.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Newman Sanitary Dairy Co and a phone number 877 and references to Joseph Emuinert and Rocky Mountain. Includes disjoint phrases about crossing plats, wife and son, and a slogan about working while you sleep.
Mrs Katherine Weiss, 18 years in Freeport, died at her son Jacob Weiss's home on upper Stephenson street at 1:20 pm. Cause listed as bowel trouble after a sudden illness following a park outing. Born July 3, 1837 in Schwetzlingen Germany she married John Weiss 43 years ago. he died 33 years ago. Survived by son Jacob in Freeport, two sisters Mrs Jacob Schaffer and Mrs Fred Rhode, brother Fred Shoemaker of Freeport, and siblings in Germany. Funeral plans pending for Saturday morning.
Vena MacKay Beede, born 1853 in Highland Home Carroll County, died last night at Dr White Sanatorium after a long heart illness. She taught school, married Charles A. Beede in 1884 of Chadwick, Ill. Survived by husband, four brothers William A Duncan Mackay Madison S D Daniel Henry Mackay Mt Carroll Ill, three sisters Helen M Weston Hay Springs Neb Katie A Mackay Bent Wash Mary Mackay Mt Carroll Ill. Funeral at Mazeland Friday 2:30 p.m. Entombment by enduring sympathy of family and friends.
Linder hosts a party camping at Browns MID while Little Chester Smith breaks his arm. Don Meisenbach secures a Mendota job. Jane Osborne assists at Dr Allen's office amid Miss Schill's absence. Blaisdell Bros. demo their 22 horsepower car in Freeport. Stephenson camp Woodmen of the World invites full attendance tonight. Suburban Jubilee bills overdue with WH Wagner office by Friday. Independence Day reflections topic at Moglish Lutheran church service. Stof Gelogk invited to speak. ladies' Aid society of Se Julie's church to meet tomorrow with important business. Women's Missionary Society of Baptist church plans sewing meeting Friday with 2 pm sewing and 4:30 pm meeting. supper omitted. Daily Journal home delivery offered citywide for a week.
The city council debated recount rights after a close mayoral contest. Pattison argued for full hearing and recount while Burrell urged restraint citing quo warranto options. City Attorney supported limited court review. council adjourned after a narrow vote and a street sweeper exhibit was shown.
Governor Deneen will lead a large Illinois Day delegation at the Lewis and Clark Exposition in Portland Oregon on August 7 1905 with about 80000 former Illinois residents in the Northwest expected to attend the fair officials promise strong hospitality and registration for attendees the Illinois buildings feature the Lincoln home replica and pictures and documents highlighting Illinois history with University of Illinois exhibits on corn breeding and fertilizer experiments the grounds overlook Guild Lake and showcase architecturally notable pavilions and electrical effects as thousands visit the home the exposition aims to be a major event in the Northwest
Joseph Hartley, a Rockford man, appeared in Magistrate Bentley's court after police arrested him July 4 with a keg of beer, was bound over to the grand jury in $300 bonds. He allegedly took a key from a keg incident near the Rockford & Interurban Railroad scene and drank pear liquor before attempting to depart.
Increase in Population reports Mr and Mrs Prank Grow of Spring Street proud parents to a baby girl Me and Mrs Bred Heard of Chestnut Street announce the arrival of a baby girl both families celebrate the new additions in their communities
E G Huntley of Oaklandon Jad cites his wife’s recovery from consumption after using Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds. One dose relieves and trial bottles are free, with guaranteed 30 cents to 1.00 by Joseph Emmert, druggist.
Results from yesterday show Green Bay defeating Oshkorh 2 1 and Wausau beating Galena 8 2. Malven and Karnell are recovering from injuries while Scott nears old form and Selneiberg may leave hospital today. Clickety sits, Bill Householder backs him at second as Freeport battery Malven Karnell faces Wausau Gasper O'Brien.
The Galena Independents and Wausau tied today at Galena home ground in a Wisconsin State league game. The match halted in the tenth to let the visitors catch their train, with two on in the seventh when a misplayed ball allowed two runs.
In Oshkosh Wisconsin on July 6 wildness in the pitcher's box and errors in the outfield led to a Green Bay victory. Final score Green Bay 2, Oshkosh 1. Batteries Beebe and Moore pitched for Oshkosh with Beebe. Flynn and Connors appeared for Green Bay.
The Gentry shows visit the city tomorrow bringing consolidation of four acts into a leading circus. Two trains will transport the extensive production employing over 500 people with new sensational features and a grand one mile street parade at 10am. Performances start 2:16 pm and 8 pm.
In demand medicine meets modern requirements for blood and system health. Gleanser like Dr Kings New Life Pills curb stomach and liver troubles. Try them at Joseph Emmer's drug store. 25c guaranteed.
Those desiring sod operations terraces lawn repairs shrubs and flowers cared for mowers repaired and sharpened by experienced hands call W H Corey 217 Clark avenue. Work guaranteed Second hand lawn mowers for sale. Tbwe
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