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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1905
Page
2
The International Typo graphical Union issues a label to the Freeport Journal recognizing its use of union labor in mechanical departments.
Local residents travel to Chicago Rockford Belvidere and other spots for business and visiting friends. F A Read and Joseph Gund are in Chicago. Minnie Miller Susie Maknaz Vera Dustman Nora Hoover and others visit family or attend meetings. Eli g Mallory reports flooding. Bergman family plans a Newton visit. several groups attend church and regional events.
Local Freeport lodges announce meetings tonight including Freeport Lodge No 288 T A M the Cherry Camp No 64 and district gatherings. A card party is planned over Timmers drug store with refreshments after business. Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea advertised as a remedy amid local notices. The Cuban exhibit is promoted as a lifetime opportunity for ladies and children.
Green Bay dominated Freeport 10 to 1 as Rosinski yielded little and Green Bay’s offense exploded. Pease led a late surge with three hits including a triple, while Malven and McCauley drove in runs with doubles and singles as the Bay offense overwhelmed the visitors.
An uneven game report praises Pease for a spotless fielding day and three runs batted in from six hits, while criticizing Malven Schneiberg and the visiting lineup. Green Bay’s effort, though erratic, shows upside as Freeport eyes a return to form.
Dixon July 13 excitement over an assault on Edward K. Davies a prominent young lover and society man by two young men who accused him of authoring a journal item linking them to a refreshment stand scheme at the interurban Woethe line. Davies was severely beaten but recovered and is not believed to have suffered serious injuries.
A low fare deal is available for a three day trip to Chicago. Train departs from C AON. W. depot at 7 03 a m Sunday July 16. Reservations due by Saturday evening at John Balscher store Chicago street 14d2t. Home baking at Sols Chocolate Shop 10 Stephenson street. Cuban exposition car now at I C depot open daily 5 a m to 10 p m 13d2tt.
Dr W B Peck, coroner for Stephenson County, lectured to the Stephenson County Medical Society on the coroner’s duties, the role of medical knowledge in forensics, and the evolution of forensic medicine. He outlined coroner classifications, ministerial and judicial functions, and stressed the need for legally versed physicians as medical witnesses and autopsy conductors.
Distinguishes drowning as a death from gasping air loss and outlines three stages shock resistance and asphyxia with signs such as dilated pupils and cramps. Criticizes forcing physicians to testify as medico legal experts, noting risk to professional standing and the need for forensic confidence.
Mrs. Putzear hosted twenty five guests in honor of her niece Florence Clark of Milwaukee for her fourteenth birthday with fern and carnation decor, a music program by Miss Lublow, dancing, and an elaborate supper. Miss Regina Rinderman’s birthday party drew about thirty guests with prizes and a silk umbrella gift. Mrs. A K Stibven hosted a Galena street reception for Mrs. A W Stibgen and others with floral decor and light refreshments.
A chancery suit before Judge Best centers on a Bradford township farm valued at $20,000. Tony Reitz sues Miss Lizzie Aswere and others over a former ownership transfer and redemption right. Attorney Jh W Watts represents the complainant. trial expected to last three to four days in Rock Island.
An advertisement urges readers to buy Dr Caldwell's Laxative Syrup Pepsin in 50 cent or one dollar bottles to cure constipation indigestion and malaria. The Darty Journal announces home delivery within the city for ten cents a week by H J Moogk and Wm F Jungkunz.
Beloit school costs rise. Pekin debates city ownership of waterworks. Peoria fights wine rooms. Canton tabernacle relocates to Chautauqua park. Illinois updates include Hewitt named for UI design chair. Mo line bank savings near three million. Danville mule demand boosts railroad work. Peoria valuation rises. Kilbourn City excursion canceled. Lanark trip off. Special pants sale advertised by Schmidt & Wachlin.
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