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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1906
Page
2
A label from the International Typo grehical Union recognizes the Freeport Journal for employing union labor in its mechanical departments.
Morning travelers and visitors populate the city agenda with numerous movements to Chicago Cincinnati New York and Milwaukee. Notables include Ms C Ridgeway Mrs H A Mahoney and Mr and Mrs J K Coleman among others. A guest list notes Mrs Clara Crow of Danna Wis and Mrs Pearle Herrick with companions while a death interrupts a visit as Mrs Elmer Grey’s host family learns of Mr Mueller’s fatal railroad yard death in Laramie.
A breakdown at the Rockford Powerhouse halted interurban cars until after 10 am. Freeport company will supply power for traffic between Rockford and Pecatonica.
A sizable group of German Baptist Brethren Dunkards from the city and nearby towns departed this morning to attend the national conference in Springfield.
Keene's Canners rout Wausau 16 to 2 as Gaspar struggles early. Reid, Gwinn and Sullivan hit three bases, Moriarity and Barlow add two-base hits. Freeport leads in the standings and prepares for La Crosse four-game series with strong crowd expectations and renewed rivalry fervor.
Two school teams meet at Taylor's Park this afternoon with Rev. so A. Sunday listed as umpire in local youth baseball action.
P J Murray roadmaster for the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul division was killed near Cordova when his speeder possibly tipped and a train struck the body. The time of the accident remains unclear between 1 and 5 pm. Murray, a Savanna resident and former Savanna alderman, was well known in Freeport and Chicago railroading circles and leaves a wife and several children.
Daniel J. Botsford died at his Chicago home 449 California avenue after long illness. He formerly ran between Racine and Chicago on the C M St Paul line and was the second oldest engineer there. Survived by wife and three children Bessie Alice and Clarence. Funeral in Chicago with interment in Racine.
Chicago reports coffin costs climbing by about 25 percent as wood prices and skilled labor wages push up the price of caskets. Dealers warn the public will bear the burden even as demand and design shift toward rare woods like white mahogany and teak. Prices span from 25 to 2500 dollars depending on materials and purchaser choice.
The sending up of balloons advertising the picnic continues with three sent up last evening, palaces attached to each balloon. Saturday evening a 40 foot balloon with prizes attached will be sent up from the headquarters.
An alarming situation often comes from neglected clogged bowels and torpid liver leading to chronic constipation. Dr. King's New Life Pills are advertised as the best and gentlest regulators of stomach and bowels. Jos. Emmert, druggist, guarantees the product priced at 26 cents.
Attendance disappoints with just over five hundred at the General Federation of Woman's Clubs biennial in St Paul. Mrs. Russel Dorr praised the new “telephone voice” while reports show receipts of 21 614.49 and 846 clubs across 46 states, with calls for structural reforms and a stronger federation identity.
The base ball team faces Rockford at Taylors Park this afternoon. Two senior orations failed to appear this morning. Monthly report cards were distributed yesterday. Music clubs practiced this week and will sing during commencement week.
Wil lis T Morgan of Concord New Hampshire veterans two years in Cuba and two in the Philippines credits Dr King s New Discovery for Consumption as keeping him in perfect health. He calls it the best medicine for coughs colds bronchial troubles and all lung diseases. Available at Jos Emmett druggist price 50 cents and 1.00 trial bottle free.
Word arrived this morning of a serious accident near Durand yesterday afternoon involving Fred A. Palmer son of Mr and Mrs Emery D Palmer Sr of the city. Palmer a traveling representative for American Radiator Co Chicago and Barloga were en route to the country when their horse bolted at a bicycle and plunged into a creek. Palmer was thrown struck his head on a rock and rendered unconscious. He faces a brain concussion spinal injury a right ankle fracture and possible internal injuries. He regained consciousness later and doctors remain hopeful though concerned about possible complications. Palmer has lived in the city most of his life aside from a stay in Rockford and a few Chicago trips. A noon update said his condition was critical and he had not rallied yet.
June 1 Lena: Mrs. Sarah Sheckler and daughter May visited Freeport to hear Mr Sunday and see Mrs Hattie Hicks. Mrs Jacob Deckler returned from Freeport. F W Byers and Alice Cornelius returned to Monroe after visiting Lena friends. Rev D H McGillvary to preach at Baptist church Sunday. G S Roush suffers rheumatism. Lena Bank renamed Geo L Baldwin Co Bank and bolsters finances. Samuel Studebaker and wife headed to Springfield for Brethren meeting. Orlando Tower and daughter from Freeport passengers this morning. L M Gates did county-seat business. Inez Lantzer went to Elgin for two weeks with relatives. Mrs Harry Fair, Mrs John Jogerst, and children visited Freeport. Mayme Yarger visited Freeport today.
An ice cream social is planned for Tuesday evening June 6 at Harlem Center school house. Admission is free and refreshments include ice cream and cake for 10 cents. The program features recitations dialogues songs and music beginning at 8 p m with invitation extended by Kate A Moran teacher.
In beauty town there dwelt a lass. Her face was fair to see. The secret of her beauty lay, In Rocky Mountain Tea. Joseph Emmert.
For good fitting shoes that balance comfort with fashion Winslow & Co. presents options to suit the wearer.
The Lena Bank reorganizes following A F Foll death and adopts the firm name Geo L Baldwin & Co with W P Naramore as president and G L Baldwin as cashier. Seise and Schudt join the firm as members while deposits and strength of the bank rise. The staff includes F A Latham as vice president and A L Hurd as assistant cashier.
An old advertisement touts Hyomei as a universal catarrh remedy. It claims ninety seven of every hundred in the state suffer from catarrh, praises inhaled treatment, and notes a complete outfit costs one dollar with refills at sixty cents. Seller Wm. Fu Jungkun offers a cure guarantee.
Local merchants Schmidt Wauhlin and Pretzier announce a big novelty sale on foot wear. The event is set to draw crowds and boost shoe sales with a lively market bustle and promotional offers.
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