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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1906
Page
3
The Freeport Journal is honored by the International Typo prachical Iion for employing union labor in its mechanical departments.
Mrs. C. B. Hughes returns from Denver. Numerous residents including A. C. Schadle Warren and R. P. Ockenga visit Belvidere and Dixon assemblies. Several others travel to Chicago, Lena, Rockford, and Lake Waubesa, with engagements in Fort Dodge and Fort Wayne noted. Galena report cites Peter Grosbeck’s Fast fifty five minute trip from Freeport.
H C Tilkemeier Rock Run assessor and Calvin Porter Dakota township assessor appeared before the board of review today. Y M C A outing club plans a weekly outing at Taylor's park tomorrow evening. Y P S of St John's church holds a meeting in church parlors tomorrow evening. St Ann's society invites all ladies to a sewing bee at St Vincent's orphanage tomorrow afternoon. Soldier's Reunion tickets available at G A R hall at 9 o'clock tomorrow morning. Gas plant installation in Fre g and Smith home by Freeport Gas machine company conducted by Earl Bickelhaupt. W F M B of First M A church holds monthly meeting Wednesday August 8 in church parlors at 8 o'clock. bring dues. Rolly ride to be given by the men of Dr E E McKay's parish next Sunday evening.
Stephenson County to host a September Chautauqua in Freeport from Sept 4 to 9 with speakers Col John Sobieski and Mrs Florence D Richards among others. Local committees led by Ralph Smedley organize grounds, tickets at one dollar, afternoon ten cents, evening twenty five cents. tent seats 500 to 1000.
A special train was run from Madison to this city this morning over the Illinois Central for Dixon assembly attendees. The coaches from the special were attached to the regular southbound train, bringing the total to nine coaches for that train.
Miss Dora Chapple travels to De Kalb to enroll in the normal school. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Chapple and aims to qualify for a teaching position.
Report notes that some girls gain beauty by using Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea or tablets. Claiming no cosmetic schemes, they showcase as the state's handsomest girls. Sold by JOSEPH EMMERT for 865 cents.
The Freeport Ministerial Association and Jaques committee closed the tabernacle fund drive led by Rev. Wm. A. Sunday. A treasurer’s report showed more than $600 remaining, to be shared among eleven identified churches, the King's Daughters' Settlement home, and other causes. Antrim recounted a humorous moment when Rev. Thrall received a surprising offering: a collection of odd tokens and trinkets saved from the boxes.
Coal-handlers at Illinois Central chutes return to work after a grievance settlement. They were earning 176 dollars per day and sought two dollars daily. After a conference last evening, the contract refused initially but agreed to the raise, and workers resumed duties this morning.
The Silver Creek Reformed Church on the state road led by Rev. Paul Traeger will host its annual mission east next Sunday, August 6. Services occur forenoon, afternoon and evening with free dinner and supper served by church ladies. If it rains, the feast moves to Monday, August 7.
An election order received by Captain Yount of Company L authorizes him to fill vacancies through August 10. It is likely Oscar Neiman will be promoted from second lieutenant to first lieutenant, with a candidate to be appointed as second lieutenant.
The marriage will take place at United Brethren church in McConnell on Wednesday at 2 PM. The couple are well known in Freeport where many friends will attend.
John A. and BR. D. Martin faced a second hearing before Judge Clarity yesterday afternoon regarding their tax assessment. The judge ruled that the objections would not be granted and a judgment was filed against the objectors.
E H Waterstreet resigns from the ticket agent post with the C N W and accepts a bill clerk role in the freight house. Thomas J Daly, previously in the freight house, will take over the ticket office duties.
The IXing's Daughters' Sunday school will picnic at Anderson's Grove on Friday this week. Rigs depart Settlement home at 12 o'clock noon and scholars return in the evening by interurban car.
George Wilcoxon, longtime interurban company employee, succeeds M McMahon as night clerk at the Brewster house. McMahon resigns to accept the day clerk position at the Senate.
Frank Kluth, a Galena grocer, filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition in the U.S. district court here. Liabilities total 4169.57 with assets of 893.84, indicating a net deficiency.
Old soldiers reunion set for tomorrow at Winslow. Special Illinois Central train departs at 9 20 a m to carry attendees from Freeport.
At a meeting of the Board of Highway Commissioners bids were received for painting and scraping the Hancock ayane bridge. Bids ranged from 208.00 to 265.00 dollars with several names listed. A tie for lowest bid prompted the board to reject all bids. August Bamponthai and clerk M. G. Steffen attested.
Freeport defeated La Crosse 8 to 6 in ten innings as errors hampered La Crosse. Erickson led at bat with three hits while Mills and Gwin added two each. The victory places Freeport in a strong lead in the series under General Moriarity, with fans optimistic about clinching the pennant.
Wausau, Wisconsin, July 30, Green Bay won decisively over Wausau due to numerous errors by Wausau players. Final scores show Green Bay ahead in a one-sided contest, with Gormey and Lannon as batteries for Green Bay and Miller and Joch for Wausau.
Freeport will play an exhibition with La Crosse on August 2 an off date. Freeport receives 35 dollars and the game does not affect standings or percentages. Wausau visits next week for a makeup of the last Freeport Wausau series on Wednesday August 8 an off date.
G A R day at the Rock River assembly was observed today with a large turnout of veterans. Speakers included Colonel A G Matthews of Pittsfield Illinois and H M Trimble of Princeton. A fife and drum corps of veterans provided music.
Samuel Klutuky, arrested for receiving stolen property, was given a hearing and held to the next term of the grand jury under bonds of 800 dollars. He furnished the bond and was released. He was fined 10 dollars and costs, totaling 28.70 dollars.
A Sunday outing titled excursion to Pick Ford is planned by Tots Fa for August 12. The event covers a round trip, with details about departure and return times noted in a brief community notice.
Highland Park officials and the street car company regret a Sunday night band outing taken without park manager Matthews or transit approval. The band rode a special car through town to a concert route, prompting criticism and a directive against any repetition.
William K. Belcher former Paterson mayor charged with embezzling 160000 returned to Paterson surrendering. He wandered across the country since disappearing August 1 1905 saying he sought work in New York Boston the White Mountains and even Canada. He declined to discuss the missing funds or implicate others while asserting he would stand alone. His property had been auctioned after bankruptcy and the proceeds given to the bank believed defrauded.
A union meeting at the A. O. U. W. hall boosted Paint ers and Paperhangers in Freeport Ill. The group adopted a nine hour day and a wage scale rising to 30 cents per hour by April 1908 plus overtime pay. Over fifty members affiliated, with Geo Campbell of Lyons Ill present to advise. A contract will be signed by employers, outlining membership rules apprentice limits and penalties for violations. A further meeting is planned at the Trades and Labor hall tomorrow night.
A Lena roundup of late July notes lists Elsie Long returning from Freeport, F E Roush and others hosting visitors, Mrs M L Weary en route from Lanark, Shank and Crotzer families heading to Dixon assembly, and Chalmers Klontz guests of J B Klontz in Mt Morris. A large Lena delegation joined today’s Dixon excursion, Emma Shoesmith arriving from Chicago for summer at home, and C P Leitzel plus son visiting Geo Houser’s family from Dakota.
Abstract Office reports transfers including Betts to Manning and Webster to Hall with prices from 641 to 5,760 dollars. Transactions cover Park Heights Red Oak Knowlton ads and Lancaster area parcels, totaling multiple lots and acres. Conveyancers TaYton & Frok offer abstracts, deeds, mortgages and loans on short notice.
Hastern Star members and friends enjoyed the annual basket picnic at Highland Park yesterday afternoon and evening. Ladies rode early cars to spend the day under shade trees while attractions drew crowds including many who arrived later for a large picnic dinner and social gathering.
The First Baptist Sunday school picnic will be at Globe park on August 1. Buses will connect with streetcars at the White Schoolhouse on the half hour up to 11:80 a.m. and one trip at 1:80 p.m. Admission including transportation is 25 cents. Tables available for meals and a good time is promised. Tickets at A. W. Ford and Son's and Williams & Beckmire's.
The ladies of Salem church are asked to meet at the parsonage on Wednesday for an all day work meeting. Those who can should come in the morning and bring lunch.
An ad notes complexion treatments as essential to a well preserved woman's grooming. It touts Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as the business behind the remedy, mentioning tea or table prices and Joseph Emmert as the contact.
Springfield July 31 Great preparations are under way by Grace Lutheran and St. John's German Lutheran churches for the Illinois Lutheran League state convention at Grace Lutheran on August 23. About two hundred delegates from across the state are expected as officers are to be elected. Prominent churchmen will speak and the local league, large in the two churches, will host the event to welcome delegates.
In Minneapolis during encampment week three candidates contest the Grand Army of the Republic top post. Robert B. Brown of Zanesville Ohio Charles G Burton of Nevada Missouri and P H Coney of Topeka Kansas campaign through posts and departments as delegates head toward the business session. Elections likely Friday after Thursday discussions.
Mrs. E. H. Brunson of Dublin Georgia proclaims Electric Bitters keeps the elderly feeling young and strengthens the weak. The tonic is said to cure dyspepsia, torpid liver, inflamed kidneys and chronic constipation with continued use. Guarantied by Jos. Hmert, druggist, price 50 cents.
Notice states sale for cash of certificate No. 27 for fifty shares of Freeport Hardware company stock. Sealed bids will be received at C. E. Meyer & Co. office until 10:00 a.m. Friday August 3, 1906, with privilege to reject any or all bids. F. W. Stecke.
The Daily Journal is delivered to any part of the city for 10c a week.
F Higdreth offers five new houses near factories and railroads in the Third ward. Prices attractive with flexible terms. Four small cash payments and the balance monthly will buy one. Urges to act now.
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