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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1906
Page
4
The Freeport Journal receives a recognition mark from the International Typo graphical Union for employing union labor in its mechanical departments.
Miss Lucile Baldwin of Lena visits friends while L W Merrin travels to Polo on business. Jacob Entz returns from Winslow, and Mrs. Alice Wasson comes back from Lena. Clara Frost of Naperville stays with Mrs. D M Winter. Flossie Fritz of Winslow visits. Mrs. Griffith returns from Orange No 8. Aline Waymner departs for Peoria. Rev. J Chapman of Tempe is hosted by Judge Stearns. Miss Viro Chapman visits Chicago. Mrs Ralph Leslie and Mrs Charles Little visit Chicago Elgin and Geneva. Edith Washburn visits from Ohio with Mrs Earnst and Mrs Kleckner. Freidenberg family visits Ridott. Bergman returns from Stoughton. Martin returns to Chicago from visit with Mrs Gingrich. Simmons heads to Idaho Falls. Hewitt Rosenstein returns from Landis camp at Stoughton. Ottenhausen travels to Galesburg for Spanish War Veterans encampment. Walter Hea and Wilbur Reitzell to Birchwood for camp. Emder to Denver. Mrs Emder visits Menton et al. Waterstreet goes to Rockford with Mrs Cliff. Shuneman and Mary Philips retour to Mt Carroll after visit to Albert Shuneman recovering from accident.
Burrell Brothers receive a car load of Golden Floss flour from Kansas City. Edith Cornelius has joined Williams and Beck mire dry goods. Mrs Cornelia Richards hosts a tea for Mrs C H Pixley and Mrs W H Taggart of Chicago. Rev Jas D McCaughtry to lead prayer meeting at Second Presbyterian on Persevering Grace. English Lutheran pastor to speak on Salvation and Some of Its Accompaniments. Meeting begins at 7 30. Freeport Trades and Labor council to install officers tomorrow night with Rosell of Chicago Federation of Labor likely in attendance to assist and plan tri city Labor day events.
A stranger, one of the county farm inmates who wandered away earlier, caused a disturbance at the corner of Washington and Chicago streets last evening around 10:80. He drank heavily in the city and spent the night in the city prison before being returned to the farm this morning.
RR Landolt, who was taken ill yesterday, is much better today and entirely out of danger. Edward Burkhart, who had his foot amputated at St Francis Hospital, is rapidly improving and getting on much better than was first expected.
The annual Free Methodist campmeeting will be held at Milton's grove one mile north of Higett from Aug 1 to 8. The event gathers church members for worship and fellowship, with services scheduled daily throughout the week.
The thirty sixth annual Lena camp meeting of the Methodist Episcopal church Freeport district opens August 16 for ten days with Bishop Samuel Fallows addressing old soldiers on August 18 and preaching August 19. A drawing for lots occurs August 6. Philippine day August 22. gospel temperance day August 23. Epworth league activities run daily. round trip rail fare promotes attendance. The program includes daily prayers kindergarten care for children and a full schedule of sermons and sermons by prominent clergy including Rev. Delos M. Tompkins Rev. J. W. McKittrick and Rev. James K. Shields along with logistic details on tickets boarding and committees.
Rev H Grundy of Maywood representing the Illinois Manual Training School farm at Glenwood Ill has visited Freeport for several days soliciting subscriptions with good success He succeeds Rev Newton who visited Freeport for years and died after his last call in June The Glenwood school is funded solely by subscriptions with a large fund needed to support trades taught to boys from various branches Stephenson county has sent many boys who return with a better sense of duty A major gift last year totaled 50000 from Chicago’s Commercial club
The week saw mean temperatures slightly above normal with little day to day change. Peak highs reached 98 degrees at Rantoul on the 10th and Bloomington on the 12th, while the low fell to 52 at Lanark on the 9th. Sunshine averaged 67 percent in the north, 51 in the center, and 65? in the south. Beneficial showers occurred statewide on the 12th and 18th, with heavy eastern rains, but overall weekly rainfall was sporadic and drought conditions persisted in western areas. Destructive hail storms were reported in parts of Iroquois County on the 12th.
The annual joint meeting of the Ladies Aid and Missionary societies was hosted by Mrs Edwin Lied at 68 High Street. About fifty ladies attended and several new members joined. After routine business a social afternoon concluded with a bountiful lawn picnic supper at 6 o'clock, with several church gentlemen in attendance.
Chief of Police Sweeney conducted a tight examination near Tutty and Fifth Avenue about a shot fired the previous evening that narrowly missed Rev. Campbell. A nearby resident—a woman—told investigators she fired to scare away prowlers, not intending the bullet to strike.
Mrs. W. M. Belding of Panama returns to West Chicago after visiting relatives. Next Saturday she and her daughter Irma depart for Philadelphia and Long Branch to meet Mr. Belding, Isthmian Canal Commission master builder on the Isthmus of Panama, with plans to return around August 15. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Ford of Lanark.
An ad promoting Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea by Joseph Emmert. Claims use for eruptions sores pimples kidney and liver troubles constipation indigestion and "new life to every part of the body" with tea or tablets priced six cents.
In Eau Claire yesterday Keene's Gamners collected seventeen hits but lost 9 to 7 to a home club near the bottom of the standings. Owsley started for Freeport and yielded hits. Flynn finished. Goldsmith made a sensational left catch to spark Eau Claire. Freeport and La Crosse remained separated in standings despite the loss.
The report notes tensions between managers Bub ser and Stremmel with Blue Green Bay facing a shift in strategy. Slim Schulkowski’s two month suspension leaves the Elgins short handed as George Braughtigen arrives from Chicago to fill the vacancy. Weeks says recommendations for Braughtigen came from the top, raising fan expectations.
Coroner's jury in Dubuque leans toward accident in the death of trainman John O'Brien whose body was found in the Wapsie river. Evidence cites watch stopping at 12:38, lungs filled with air, and a passenger train context. A brakeman recalls a sleeping man before Independence, but officials see no motive or clear foul play. Funeral set at Ryan Illinois Central fireman O'Brien mourned by many as inquiries continue.
In Green Bay on July 18 Green Bay defeated Hawley's champions 3 to 2 in fifteen innings. Gormely pitched superbly but left with two outs in the fifteenth due to injuries. Charles finished the inning. Bond of La Crosse was fined for interference. Batter ies credited to Gormley Charles Lan nan Bubser Willian. In Wausau Oshkosh won 5 to 2 over Wausau as Ryan Costa Mohr Moore worked the mound.
Green Bay President Weeks vows to boycott umpire Hassman and seeks impartial officiating across Wisconsin state league games including Green Bay home matches. He cites a fifth inning Freeport win as evidence of incompetence and demands better referee selection to prevent further trouble.
The article discusses likely challenges at the August 4 primaries over voter qualifications. Voters must declare party affiliation aloud and, if challenged, swear an affidavit that they reside in the primary district and are affiliated with the party. A householder affidavit from a qualified voter is also required. Confusion persists over cross party voting and prior nominating rules.
A. M. Bruce of Farmville Virginia credits Bucklen's Arnica Salve with ending a twenty year battle against chronic piles and malignant sores. The ad claims complete curing and recommends the salve for ulcers cuts burns and wounds at 25 cents from druggist Jos Emmert.
Bargains highlighted at Emerick's jewelry store with a display window promotion for Saturday and Monday July 21 and 23, urging shoppers to visit for discounted items.
A brief promotional notice urging readers to mail The Daily Journal to any U S address for 10 cents a week with free address changes, claiming the home paper is better than a letter and suitable for those going away for the summer.
Announcement lists scheduled dates for farmers institutes across the state's counties. Boone Belvidere January 16 17 18 Carroll Meé Carroll December 18 19 20 and 2 to Daviess Stockton December 20 21 22 Lee Franklin Grove December 18 V1 18 Ogle Oregon December 11 Stephenson Freeport December 10 20 Whiteside Fulton December 18 14 Pa alae January 14 16
The Y M C A Outing club held its third meeting at Forest Park with business men in attendance. New members joined and enjoyed recreation, games, and the return of outdoor activity. The club plans another expedition next Wednesday.
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G. Rummell and son Roy F. Rummell filed voluntary bankruptcy in U S federal court yesterday. liabilities total 1064.65 for Gottleib Rummell and 07.62 for Roy F. Rummell with assets 30 and none respectively. Largest creditor Guyer & Calkins claims 783.80, with Freeport and Chicago grocery firms among others.
National Encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic in Minneapolis begins August 18. Freeport train leaves at 8 a m for members and non members at 6 65 round trip, return by August 31. Extend stay to September 30 with ticket deposit and 60 cent payment. F C Hep Com.
Assistant Chief Henry Silk returned from Monroe last evening after spending yesterday seeking thieves who stole brass oil cups and injectors from a threshing machine in the city on Saturday. He located where the machine was repaired, but the workers had fled, leaving no trace.
The funeral for Miss Carrie Oswalt will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 30 from her parents home on Pleasant Street. Rev. O J Price will officiate.
In a drafty office refrain a weary clerk notes a sale offer for boys suits priced at four and five dollars cut to three. The scene mentions a man named Joseph Emmert, a vacation day amid promotion and playful chatter, framed by a local clearance sale advertisement.
The Daily Journal announces delivery to any part of the city for 10 cents per week.
Genuine bargains with new garments from top makers. Wash Belts and Waists priced from 25 to 75 cents and 1.25. Wash Suits range 1.19 to 4.98. Eton Suits now 6.75, down from 9.00. White Wash Dresses, Skirts from 98 cents to 4.50. Dressing Lacques, Kimonas, Wrappers, best materials and workmanship, priced soc to 2.50.
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