This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 24 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1905
Page
2
A label from the International Typographical Union honors the Freeport Journal for employing union labor in its mechanical departments.
Movements of Freeport people and friends include Raymond Taylor heading to Atlanta and many others traveling to Chicago Pontiac Springfield New Brunswick Canada Sterling Orangeville Madison and Madison for visits vacations and business. Local figures Dr Rideout Miss Hoffman Mr Barrett and families are noted with multiple departures and arrivals.
Local items describe a full attendance prayer meeting at Embury 7180, a Riverside park picnic by Embury mission Sunday school At Ascherville, a box of oranges from California for H B Erb, Ozro Hill resigning from Minois Central freight, Indy Maccabees card party Friday night above Stats Bank with 10 cent admission, special Illinois Central Sunday train from Freaport to Madison at 7 am and return at 6 30 pm, John Velkers visiting Sioux Falls for a month and farm inspections, mid week service at First English Lutheran on The Life That Counts inviting attendance, and news from Frank Vodicke in CIGAR about Earl Vodicke’s surgery and recovery.
Albert Baumgarten Jr and Bessie Taylor married at the grandmother's Oak Park home after a brief trip to Chicago. The bride, longtime Freeport resident, worked at the telephone exchange and was described as industrious and admired. The groom, employed by Stover Manufacturing, is seen as capable and well respected. They plan to live with the groom's parents briefly before returning to Freeport.
In upper Stephenson street yesterday afternoon about forty ladies gathered for a euchre party. The decorations featured flowers and ferns on the re atchange lower portion. Prizes went to Mrs. J. P. Kramer for lone hand, Mrs. W. A. Hance for first, and Mrs. Byha Cronkiile for second. Mrs. Heise Entertains Guests On Walnut Street hosted Miss Minnie Weber of Chicago with games and refreshments.
Yesterday's results show Wausau beating Oshkosh twice, 6 to 2 and 8 to 11. Beloit and Freeport lead the race, Beloit bolstered by recent gains as Pattison contemplates Freeport move. Killen may see action to neutralize Schneiberg while Malven and Buckwater score for the visitors.
Wausau and Oshkosh played two games yesterday in Wausau. Corbett, Wausau manager, umpired due to Fay suspension. Scores show Wausau winning the first game 26 to 10 and the second game 9 to 6, with unclear line scores remaining unreadable in parts.
The will of the late Koertner, who died June 20 at Loran, has been probated. Executors are Samuel H Koertner and William A Koertner. trustees manage the estate for wife and several children. Provisions include specific legacies, a widow’s care arrangement, and a share division among eight heirs with a portion held for Simon Koertner, who is of unsound mind.
The August McClure puzzle features Heath Tarkington Myra Kelly and Mary Rayindnd Shipman Andrews among others with color plates and stories by noted writers including Miss Tarbell on Rockefe ller. Separate Cedarville notice invites sealed bids for Old Settler's Day privileges August 30 with ice cream stand details and contact M B Humphrey.
Frisbie and Haney secure a $12000 remodel of Best and Goddard blocks in Stephen son street. Buildings will join as a single three story block with new display windows while alterations include widened alley access, shifted entrances, and new hallways. Freeport Railway Light and Power to use upper floors. flats planned for second and third floors.
The Nelsons, traveling on the C and N W line from Chicago to Milwaukee, faced repeated danger as trains were pelted with stones and shot at by rowdies. A stone shattered C L Nelson’s window and struck him, leaving him briefly unconscious. Five minutes later a Beloit train’s windows were shot, and a detective chase followed as the men continued their journey, with similar past incidents noted.
An excursion runs from Freeport and Rockford to Kilbourn via the G M St P line on Tuesday July 25. Special trains depart Freeport at 6 20 with round trip fare 2 26. Return trips depart Kilborn on the indicated date with tickets valid only on the special train. Inquiries to local agents.
In Batavia a fight at Edward Milroy’s saloon left David McDonald dead and John Sutton severely wounded. Edward and Jacob Milroy, Sutton brothers, and Frank Sanders were arrested after Marshal William Kelly intervened. The dispute began over a disputed saloon bill and escalated to lethal blows.
Mrs John A Logan guest of Governor Deneen and Adjutant General Thom plans to donate a large collection of life time memorabilia of Gen John A Logan to Illinois. Items include Logans congress desk walking sticks gifts from friends a Mexican sombrero and historic folios. After Smithsonian overtures the donor chose Illinois housing them in a room north of Memorial hall in the state house for exhibit. Presentation to the next legislature.
Belvidere Northwestern reports the board of review is split over accepting tainted funds from Standard Oil property taxes. Some fear dirty money would defile all funds, while others favor acceptance, arguing Rockefeller money is good and could be used toward salaries if county rejects it. The outcome remains uncertain.
Elgin academy football coach Will Rahn has signed eight games including Woodstock Wheaton Lake Forest and Fast Aurora for Thanksgiving and winter season. The YM YWCA A basketball squad begins practice with a strong schedule, including a Christmas week tour to Rockford Freeport Belvidere and Beloit.
Monroe plans a street fair beginning July 80th amid civic efforts in Pearis to secure the national encampment of the Sons of Veterans. Danville restricts minors from cigarettes under a new anti smoking law. Urbana’s State's Attorney Coggeshall notes a Bartonville case involving a deaf and disabled twelve year old. A mysterious pill giveaway promises a health tonic marketed as Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea at 35 cents.
The interstate commerce commission reports January to March railroad accidents in the United States with 232 killed and 3,710 injured in collisions and derailments. There were 1,707 collisions and 1,237 derailments, with 2.5 million dollars in damage and 60 workers killed in coupling and uncoupling. Total deaths rose twenty four from the prior quarter, while passenger and guard casualties included 1,651 passengers and 2,062 employees injured.
Illinois Central directors yesterday declared a regular semi annual dividend of 3 percent and an extra dividend of 34 percent. The market reacted with a brief dip in stock value as investors weighed the payout against prior expectations. Earnings are cited as the basis for maintaining the higher rate, with the extra 4 percent previously tied to the fiftieth consecutive dividend and possibly continued for years before becoming permanent.
The United States railroads will consume about 2,106,000 tons of steel rails this year. With export orders, total rail production in 1905 will not be less than 2,500,000 tons. Last year 1,906,964 tons were used. 2,057,195 in 1903. 2,943,789 in 1902.
Victor Herbert's music and the clever comedy It Happened in Nordland play at Grand Opera House Chicago. The show is praised for lavish costuming, bright scenery, and a sparkling chorus. May Naudain's song and Field's comedy draw loud laughs as Nordland delivers clean musical comedy with lively tuneful humor.
A society notes piece describes pretella and auspoender suits for very young girls, detailing light blue taffeta designs with plaited skirts, embroidered blouses, and broad suspender straps. It highlights chambray outfits, grey and white woolen coats for cooler days, and refined embroidery trends across necklines, cuffs, and decorative trims.
Our Own Correspondent reports a day of small town visits and farm chores. Mrs Peter Myers of Scioto Mills spent Wednesday with Mrs Wm Gift. Ann Gotson returned from Dodgeville after a two week stay. Lulu Bolander and the Misses Lottie and Jennie Bechtold of McConnell visited Madison on Sunday. Tom Wolford of Freaport haying on his farm. Mrs Levi Poss visited Mrs Gift. Christ Wohlford of Orangeville helps Mell Wohlford with hay. Parriott family spent Sunday at McConnell.
In wartime duty rests on vigilance, and the stomach acts as a guard against illness. Weak digestion invites disease. Miona strengthens digestion so pathogens are neutralized and nutrients absorbed. It promises faster flesh gain and relief from nervousness and pains caused by acid stomach. Price 50 cents, with a cure guarantee offered by Wm. F. Jungkunz.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.