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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1905
Page
2
The Freeport Journal earns the International Typographical Union label for its use of union labor in mechanical departments.
Ghis. P. Miller visits Forreston. John Henney Jr. returns from Moline. Mrs Cromer and spouse stay with friends in DeKalb. Hi Hollister and W. W. Smith travel to Dixon for a few days. Dr R. F. Hayes to Marengo for professional business. Miss Anna Siefert back from Sublette. Ray Faubell home from Chicago visiting parents. Ex Senator Aspinwall and Dr M. H. Aspinwall ride to Chicago. Mrs Harry Stahl visits Chicago after hosting the Misses Henney. Mrs Fred Bills en route to Sioux City via Chicago. A. R. Evans returns from southern states. Mrs J. H. C. Dill visiting Freeport relatives. L. A. Considine of Dubuque visiting sister Bernadette Considine. Maude L. Bowers returns from Streator convention elected Supreme Captain. John Clark and Harry Barber expect home from University of Illinois for summer. Louis Biersach Ed Kraft Charles Steffen Fred J. Young and Harry Randall head to Fifield Wis for Pike’s Lake fishing. Savanna Times notes Mr Deitrick of Freeport setting up a gasoline engine for Standard Oil Jo to pump oil from cars to tanks at Chicago avenue foot.
The board of education convenes tonight along with a meeting of the Epon and Labor council and a stated communication of Excel sior lodge of Masons. The Ladies of the Maccabees urge all members to attend. Industrial School picnic postponed due to heavy rains. St John church Aid Society meets with Mrs Schoeffal at Union street at 8 pm. Rev Schmidt of Forreston will preach at Third Presbyterian Sunday evening. L A to O R G plans a card party June 8 at Odd Fellows hall. David J Braun & Co Chicago awarded contract for gas and electric fixtures at Masonic temple. Globe park brick driveway completed by William Ascher. Columbia steamboat excursion Sunday at 2:30 pm from Cedarville bridge. Second Presbyterian Sabbath school rehearsal tonight at 7:30 pm. Holtz’s Chocolate Shop hires A F Williams to run Innovation Soda Fountain slated for June 16.
Mr and Mrs Frank Holsapple announce the birth of a baby girl. The notice notes common ailments like rheumatism gout backache and kidney trouble and promotes Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as a supposed cure at 26 cents. Joseph Emmert is mentioned in the truncated text.
Freeport thumped Beloit 2 to 0 in Beloit with Schneiberg pitching a masterful game. Beloit collected six hits but could not cross the plate as Freeport extended its winning streak to nine of thirteen against Wisconsin league and independent teams.
Green Bay defeated Oshkosh as heavy hitting and two baggers shaped the score despite Oshkosh struggles on defense. A thunderstorm after noon reduced the crowd while Green Bay's four two baggers and timely hits fueled the victory. Oshkosh could not land safely on the ball.
The Green Bay Gazette reports Freeport played an idle day Monday by traveling to Tron Mountain Michigan and defeating the local team. The outing added a win to Freeport’s baseball tally and provided relief from a sore umpire after a tense matchup.
Pitcher Scott pitched for Freeport as the Pilinoia team claimed the score was 5 to 0 after eight innings. The Freeport lineup reacted to an umpire decision by hitting nine more runs in the ninth, giving Freeport a 14 to 5 victory.
Beloit drew thousands from northern Winola and southern Wisconsin for the Modern Woodmen of America annual picnic. Freeport sent about seven hundred. Globe band earned third prize, Forester team fourth, Evansville first, Janesville second. Union and non union bands caused parade friction. Rockford did not participate. St. Paul lines provided transport and the event was called the most successful ever.
A city report describes tramp slang used by grafter activity north of Freeport. It lists terms like Indian for cent, white money for coin, bull for detective, gun for thief, dip for pickpocket, red kettle for watch, stickers for stamps, cash for money, rattler for horse, big house for penitentiary, rod for revolver, throw out for card beggar, floppers for sidewalk sitters, strong army for a hold up, and notes police efforts to drive them out. A wooden leg beggar reform to run a shop in St Lewis is mentioned.
A fragmented scene in New York features a tall stranger asking to be recognized by Jefferson as General Grant. The exchange reveals a comic misunderstanding about identity and physiology, ending with the stranger revealing his true self as Grant. The oddly juxtaposed encounter reflects early 19th century style dialogue and social curiosity.
Mayor Dittmar voices strong civic pride as he pushes to pave Van Buren street, overruling objections from property owners. He cites a June 1 deadline and a July 1 effective law enabling board action, pledging to tear up sidewalks and adjust grades to complete the project despite protests.
George Nagel, a prosperous farmer from Biieroy, was arrested in Carroll street after a dawn pickup by officers Wilkey and Rummelhagen. He had $87.54 on him when searched at the station and gave an eloquent German speech to the officers during the arrest.
Miss May Phillips, the lady evangelist, opens a series of revival meetings at Trinity United Evangelical Church corner Union and Pleasant streets next Sunday night. She has conducted revival work for years and reports strong success. A large chorus choir will lead the singing.
All persons interested in tennis are invited to meet at the YMCA parlors this evening at 7 30. Members and nonmembers are welcome. A suitable playing space has been secured and management seeks to gauge how many will participate.
About sixty members of the Sigma Delta society at the high school had their pictures taken this afternoon at Jenks Brothers studio. Yesterday they photographed the Forum of about thirty members and the girls basketball team. all pictures described as perfect.
Beginning tomorrow the German Insurance company will close Saturday afternoons during the summer months. This has been a long standing practice and is widely appreciated by the army of employees.
Architect Reeves of Baille & Reeves Peoria inspects city school buildings under construction and says he is well pleased with the progress made to date.
Edward Brennan, operator of a carpet weaving factory at the Adams and Jackson streets corner, will construct a three story building this year to house his expanding business.
John Schiller sold part of Jot 1 block 4 Purinton's addition to C Oliver Richards for 800 dollars. John A Bardell sold lot 3 block 18 Wheel Factory addition to John Schiller for 200 dollars.
W E Zuppann formerly of the Rockford Republican now chief clerk of the Illinois commission for the Lewis and Clark exposition spent the day in the city as a guest of Hon R R Tiffany, secretary of the commission.
Armand P. Case of Paw Paw Lee County files for bankruptcy in the U S District Court through attorney C F Preston. Reported assets at 622 dollars with liabilities of 2602.42 dollars.
To the Parents of Primary Children it is urgently requested that the children of the primary department of the First M. E. Church be at the church promptly at 2 p.m. Saturday to practice for Children's Day.
Shannon Reporter notes Robert Kurtz made his usual trip to Pole on Sum day in a brief local item.
A travel notice lists George W. Stoessinger of Freeport and 24 dennie Vail with a return Niagara Falls trip on Nickel Plate road June 18 to 20 and return by June 24. Through sleepers and daily through trains offered with no excess fare. Dining cars and meal plans priced 80 cents to $1.00. Written details by John Calahan, General Agent, 118 Adams Street, Chicago.
Waddams Grove is described as a beautiful historic village perched on a hill likely the state’s highest point. It chronicles early settlers William Waddams and family in 1834, the founding of a store, tavern, and post office, the arrival of the railroad in 1863, and the rise of Schudt's park led by J G Schudt. The piece notes current commerce with Samuel McCrary, assisted by L W Kuhlman, and outlines the park as a key feature with Schudt’s prominent role over the past 25 years.
May Schudt enhances a county park by planting flowers shrubs and evergreens and constructing fountains lakes and paths. He keeps the park open to the public year round and his home features a handsome lawn with flower beds. A public spirited traveler, he has visited many places in the United States Canada Europe and other lands.
An overnight holdup plagued a Beloit and Janesville electric train. Two to three men pulled the trailer light plug during the Fourth street crossing, robbing passengers of watches and cash while passengers stood in dim aisles. Conductor Powers restored light. suspects fled with the crowd. Beloit police to investigate potential arrests.
Monroe resident Janet George Walker a noted cigar maker and former owner of Headquarters saloon disappeared taking an estimated 3000 dollars. He traveled from Clarno to Freeport then by train with his son George Walker Jr toward Rockford and Chicago for rest. Family and friends expect his return. authorities report no foul play.
It lists fares of 21.35 to Asbury Park New Jersey with return options via Nickel Plate route through New York City. Dates of sale June 20 and 80 and July 1 and 2 with extreme return limits August 31 by deposit. Chicago offices at LW Adame Street and Amblitorium Annex, Depot Lasalle and Van Buren Streets on elevated loop.
Town Clerk Thos Lawless announces a regular town board meeting on Saturday evening June 8 at 7:80 p.m. to audit bills. Citizens with claims against the town should present them at the town office at once.
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