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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1900
Page
5
The piece argues the war was a failure in theory yet saved by steadfast American resolve. It highlights errors at the front and in Washington, praising leaders who remained resolute and maintained the nation’s chosen policy without wavering.
The Louisville Commercial recalls Judge Scott, a staunch Kentucky Democrat, explaining to Eli Perkins that tariff policy under Grover Cleveland and Bryan’s free silver hurt farmers. Times improve with higher prices for wool, hemp, and tobacco, but the party risks losing votes unless tariff stays firm. The judge blasts past races and warns against imperialism and nativist gibes, recalling McKinley’s white governor and wary stance toward Hawaii.
H D Bentley Freeport stool maker travels to Dr Schneider's hospital in Milwaukee for an eye operation after persistent trouble since January. He previously had a Chicago procedure and ongoing care, with friends hopeful for a speedy recovery under Dr Schneider's care.
Members of the Stephenson County Domestic Science society held an afternoon session at the court house. Readings included Breadstuffs by Miss Jakeway Ridott Comforts of a Little Grove of Trees by Mrs Henry Kostenburg Damascus reading Mrs Dunlaps paper on Housekeepers Clubs by Mrs Geo W Shippy McConnell The Lost Child by Mrs W Krumrine Rock Grove.
A class of 45 pupils from St. Joseph's Catholic church will partake in their first holy communion tomorrow morning at eight o'clock. The note adds an old ad slogan for Rocky Mountain Tea and a mention of Joseph Emmert.
A church notes section lists Whit Sunday services at Memorial Lutheran and numerous other congregations in Freeport. It details morning and evening schedules, organ voluntaries, anthems, prayers, hymns, sermons, and Sunday schools, inviting all to attend. It also mentions related events such as primary teachers meeting and St Ann bazaar postponement.
The June 1 board of education meeting approved the 1900 1901 teaching assignments. High School staff includes Prof S E Raines and several Misses, with Mrs K B Mitchell as principal. Ward and River schools list principals and grades, with numerous teachers assigned to specific grades. The committee notes assignments may change with future development and rejects requests for one year leaves of absence.
Bert Gishwiller was in town yesterday. Frank Haller is in from Kansas City. Frank Dahl traveled to Lena this morning. George Janssen went to Chicago this January. Younger headed to Orangeville this morning. G. S. Mansfield returned to Woodstock this morning. M. M. Kleckner and family will spend Sunday at Pearl City. Mr. and Mrs. M. Hettinger were morning passengers to Madison. Robert L. Cummings went to Delavan for a few days of rest. Frank Schaetzel, editor of the Oregon Reporter, was in the city yesterday. Dr. A. L. Newton left for Chicago this morning but will return Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Bengston are visiting Stoughton Lake, Wis. John Wise returns for summer vacation from Chicago medical studies. Mrs. W. H. Foll has returned from Chicago. Mrs. Henry Stine of Sterling is here to visit her ill brother J. H. Bender. Chas. G. Keck attended a Knights of the Globe gathering in Monroe yesterday. Mrs. Z. Diebhart of Chicago is here to see her son-in-law, J. H. Bender. Miss Grace Mayer went to Chicago to meet her sister Mary Louise Mayer, visiting the East.
Chas Fideler becomes the new barber at Chas Wright’s shop. Schultz’s grocery hosts vocal and instrumental music this evening. Rev and Mrs W A Mell, missionaries to Hunan China, speak at Trinity Church Thursday evening June 7. Some boys on South Galena avenue damaged F W Weaver’s shoe store window. Shoe stores close at 7 pm daily until September except Saturdays. Martha Washington Garrison to meet Monday evening with full attendance and refreshments. An elderly woman seeks light housework work and will receive many replies. Isaac Weaver of Red Oak Iowa visiting his brother d R Weaver. first return visit in 26 years. James Blanchard of Wellsville Mo also visiting at Mr Weaver’s.
Joseph Hofsteter died at the hospital this morning at 4 30. Born in Switzerland sixty years ago he had lived in the state for fifteen years. The funeral is scheduled for Tuesday at 9 from St Josephs church.
West Freeport’s baseball team edged River School 6 to 4 in a tight contest. Norman Tuckett and Oscar Heard Jr. starred with strong hitting and defense contributing to the West Freeport win.
We offer an elegant line of belt buckles at all prices and graduation presents. The finest stock of watches for less money than anywhere. Call and see. You will be repaid for visiting if you seek good goods at bargain prices. C. B. Sweet & Co., 84 Galena St.
New York June 2 special report notes the organization of the National Sugar Refining company of New Jersey. Articles of incorporation completed to be filed immediately. Capital stock set at 20,000,000. The new entity is a bi national merger involving the Mollenhauer and Doscher companies.
The report lists closing Board of Trade quotes for July wheat corn and oats, and Sept pork lard ribs with prices. It includes Curoaco market standings for cattle, bees, hogs, and lambs, plus Northwestern and New York stock data and Chicago receipts. Broker C W Killen provides opening and closing figures for wheat corn oats and hogs with varying bids and closes.
A description of Russian infant bathing uses a hollowed log set on crossbars to create a standing tub. Water is poured over a flannel sheet lining the log, with a small pillow for head support. The infant lies in the water like a bed and enjoys kicking and splashing before being wrapped and warmed by the fire.
The Freeport high school senior class held a social to raise funds for their class day project with ice cream cake music and decorated halls. A May/June wave of weddings is noted including Harry Roland and Luetta Burkhart and Dr Hawkins and Minnie Barnes. The Friday night cinc club hosted a turkey dinner and card games at J P Kramer’s home. A W R C basket social drew a good turnout at Knights of the Globe hall.
A committee led by W. J. Hall and Addison Bidwell visited Stover Manufacturing to inspect books for subscribing to a $250,000 stock issue. They believe if $100,000 is taken by local financiers, a new plant will be built. They find earnings robust and view the issue as the best investment in Freeport and expect to report findings soon.
Four boys appeared before Magistrate Lane on the charge of slugging Jacob Meile the gardener and were fined one dollar and costs each. Rev C B Wetherell of Beloit was in the city this afternoon.
An artist laments low prices for his gems while a sharp businessman explains genius is rewarded after death. He suggests the artist fake a temporary death, appoint him executor, then disappear. Fame and money follow as critics laud the struggle and grab the opportunity.
A local tailor promotes custom fitted suits for 25 dollars, contrasting with ill-fitting hand-me-downs. Joan S. Harester urges readers to choose timely, well-made garments at a bargain price. The shop underscores value and modern style as daily deals.
A first consignment of home grown strawberries arrived yesterday via Mr Hawke of Eleve nt they were large and fine though few berries on market. Cherries rise in supply from Southern Illinois while California fruit remains less popular amid prices. Lemons and oranges show mixed demand. apples and pears weak with low prices. Pineapples figs dates and vegetables listed with varied quotatio ns. New potatoes supply increases but prices fall from 65 to 40 cents per peck. old potatoes steady at 35 cents per bushel. Green truck market unchanged with onions radishes lettuce beans peas spinach tomatoes cucumbers beets rhubarb cabbage and turnips priced. Sugar price expected to rise next week.
Chicago forecast calls for fair, cool tonight and Sunday with warmer conditions in the far north. The Freeport Junior baseball team travels to Pearl City tomorrow to face a local club in a cross town clash.
The Frenpor post office lists names of people with undelivered letters for the week ending June, including Everson Miss Lanoa Lee Miss Jennie Ellis Mrs Iva Mayeras Miss Vertis Hoyt Mrs Nellie Myers and others. Postmaster Smith dating notes add a stray classified line about Rocky Mountain Tea advertising.
A brief sale notice lists single harness at seven dollars one horse dray for one day canvas wagon covers at one dollar fifty high desk two dollars and a show cage. It notes there are hundreds of bargains left and mentions Taix to Lower.
A special meeting of the stockholders of the Robinson Manufacturing Company will be held at the company office in Freeport Illinois on July 2 1900 at 6 o clock p m to vote on a provision to increase the capital stock Dated Freeport Illinois June 1 1900 62rd J L Robinson Pres Bixten Wu Koesia
A reader reports a pocketbook missing on a May date and seeks recovery of the belongings. The notice asks the finder to return the item and contact the owner for rightful handover.
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