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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1906
Page
2
Label issued to the Freeport Journal by International Typographics notes that it employs union labor in its mechanical departments. The certificate acknowledges union affiliation and industry standards, reflecting labor relations details in the print shop.
A stream of names and movements shows residents and guests visiting Chicago, Rockford, Elkhart, Des Moines, Denver and Colorado Springs, with several attending the Adamson-Birr wedding and others visiting relatives or on business. Notables include Mrs. Farnum, Miss Graham, Rev. Hosmer, Attorney Carlock and families from Lena, Orangeville, Dodgeville, Belvidere, Savanna, and Millbank.
An adjourned board meeting, a Court of Honor record party, G A R meetings, a mothers meeting at King's Daughters Settlement, and church receptions and veranda gatherings are listed. Best resumes duties at F A Read dry goods after a vacation. Embury M E church announces a reception for new members and attendees, with a mission reading program and light refreshments.
West Freeport villagers urged to clear all weeds in front of every property by order of the committee. Readable fragment indicates municipal weed control action and local civic oversight.
The fragmentary entry notes a medical figure with initials HM Canon Ny and names A Madl and G addressing a journal page. The text is incomplete but indicates a historical reference to a doctor and archival citation.
Freeport's army defeated Oshkosh Indians after two defeats, with General Scott credited for seven downed foes. Evans and Warhop hurt, Moriarity bruised. Freeport seeks a new pitcher as schedule continues with Green Bay and Eau Claire ahead. Umpire absence noted. game time 1:20.
La Crosse Wisconsin July 9 Eau Claire Chippewa Falls staged a late rally in the ninth but La Crosse held on for a 6 to 5 win. Batteries George and Killian for La Crosse Frel tag and Asmusgen worked for Eau Claire.
Freeport baseball directors spoke with pitcher Walgenbach of La Salle today and plan to sign him. He comes highly recommended and would bolster the team's pitching after being in need of a stronger arm.
Funeral services for Patrick Joyce who died in Beloit yesterday were held at 1 PM. The remains were moved to Mazamania the deceased home where services will be held tomorrow at 2:30 PM. The Order of Railway Trainmen, of which he was a prominent member, will supervise arrangements.
Tomorrow afternoon the Emma Kling auxiliary of the U S W V will elect a delegate to the permanent encampment to be held in Galesburg in July 2021. All members are urged to be present.
Alderman H F Dorman made a business call in Madison today, meeting local merchants and discussing civic concerns and economic matters affecting the city.
George Nicola a baseball player on a tryout with Freeport is held at the police station on suspicion of burglarizing Schmid Brothers brewery last night. Entry was gained through an east-side window. about $6 was taken from the cash drawer. Police arrested Nicola at 8:30 a.m. after he had been seen around the brewery. the Schmid brothers were away and returned later. Further arrests expected.
Workmen began re decoration of the first floor office suites in the county courthouse with a month expected for completion. The project, awarded to John Schwarze & Sons, will repaint and re decorate spaces used by the county clerk sheriff and circuit clerk, disrupting daily tasks during renovations. The interior was last painted six years ago and upper floor offices were decorated last year.
William James Patterson, once respected physician and criminology student, sits in a city jail after forgery. He argues crime stems from an innate criminal instinct, not environment, noting his nine years studying criminology and citing his alleged natural propensity as the cause of repeated offenses despite wealth and family support.
A group of hikers who departed three weeks ago from Freeport to the Dells of Wisconsin have reached Galena by steamer on the Mississippi. They will head to last year s camp known as Camp Runner where they will stay until week’s end. Visitors are invited to the camp tomorrow with several Freeport residents attending.
Sterling man Frank Utley died at his home at 6 o clock yesterday morning. He was an uncle of J B Utley, manager of the Truesdell Syrup Co. of this city. The funeral will be held in Sterling at 11 o clock tomorrow morning, and Mr Utley of this city will attend.
A short literary fragment presents a meditation on nature and life, contrasting earthly wealth with the breath of life. The lines reference the Rocky Mountain Tea and invoke the author Joseph Emmert, implying a poetic tribute or excerpt.
Men's $3.50 oxfords cut to 2.65 at the E and W clearing sale. Read the Jorgyar's want column for details.
Large preparations are planned for the Fortieth National Encampment of the G A R in Minneapolis from August 13 to 17. Railroads offer reduced rates. expected attendees include veterans, delegations, and many reunions. Features include parades, camp fires, receptions, concerts by Liberatti’s Band, and an Indian encampment, with special venues at Lake Harriet Wonderland Big Island Park and Lake Minnetonka.
James Horan, recently appointed chief fire marshal of the Chicago fire department by Mayor Dunne and ratified by the city council, is a well known figure in this city and has been a frequent visitor. He has long served in Chicago's fire service and is slated to succeed Acting Chief McDonough, following the removal of Chief Campion.
The international committee of policyholders of New York Life and Mutual Life met at 80 Broad Street to organize for a campaign to remove current management. Elections are set from October 18 for 60 days with one vote per policyholder, and nominees must file by July 18. The committee spans US Canada and Europe with governors, judges, and congress members among its members.
The Illinois Retail Jewelers association will convene in Springfield tomorrow to wage war on mail order houses and other concerns behind the system. It is charged these mail order interests will ruin the retail trade, and the meeting will devise ways to combat the adverse conditions.
Volunteers of America host an ice cream social at the corner of Galena and Mechanic streets at 8 o'clock Saturday evening. A grapho phone concert will be rendered in the tent and ice cream and cake will be served.
General Superintendent F B Harriman of the Illinois Central system arrived this morning on his special car from Council Bluffs Iowa. His coach was attached to train No 82 and taken to Chicago.
A brief notice advertises straw hats available at the E and W clearing sale with prices around $1.50 and $2.00. The ad notes slight soil on some hats and invites buyers to inspect offerings at the event.
Postmaster General Cortelpo approved a new order effective August 1 rescinding a regulation that forced rural route patrons to buy boxes from 200 manufacturers. Patrons may make their own boxes if compliant with size durability safety weather protection requirements and postmasters must approve.
Irene Brooks and George J. Brown both of Freeport were married yesterday by Justice James G. Mans at the courthouse. The couple, who hail from Freeport, tied the knot in a small ceremony following a prior marriage attempt.
A. M. Bruce of Farmville Virginia claims a twenty year struggle with chronic piles and malignant sores ended after trying Bucklet's Armon Salvé. He reports curing both conditions and urges usage for ulcers cuts burns and wounds in a brief testimonial dated with an advertisement at Jos. Hinmert's store.
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