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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1905
Page
2
A garbled label from the Freeport Journal credits the International TYPO graphical Union for recognizing its use of Union labor in mechanical departments. The fragment suggests labor standards or union affiliation featured in the publication's branding.
Movements of Freeport people and visitors include Td Keplinger of Lena and C 8 Dodge of Monroe in city, William Harter in Chicago, Edgar Eells from Winson, Elizabeth Yerkey leaving for Omaha, Theodore Koch to Chicago, and David Graham doing business there. Guests visiting Freeport include Mrs. Moran of Chicago, Miss Passamore of Cedar Rapids, Mrs. Pennington of Argyle, Mrs. Hawley and Nellie of Argyle, Mrs. Knomschild of Oregon, and Schmich Bros. brewing promoter George Schmich in Dodgeville.continued visits from Leslie Fargher to Chicago, John Wolf from Chicago returning, Mrs. Chain returning to Bushnell, and trips to Birchwood and Denver for various families. The Walsey family visits John Bamberger in Freeport before heading to England.
Freeport camp of Woodview to hold an important meeting Thursday evening. White Shrine will host a card and dance party at Lexington hall tonight. Indies Missionary society of the Salem church to hold a social at the parsonage tonight. Conservatory of Music pupils to present a final concert at the Y M C A on Tuesday June 18 with advanced pupils taking part. Mystic Workers of the World to meet tonight at the hall over the State bank with four candidates to be initiated. Y P S C E of the Second Presbyterian church to meet tonight with Miss Voss. Former Governor Yates to deliver an address at Dixon on June 1 for the first anniversary of the Sterling Dixon Mast ern electric road. Jacob Sanderson received a photo of the Milwaukee exposition building burning last Sunday and will exhibit it in his shop window. Children’s day services at Embury Methodist church next Sunday June 11 with baptism at 10:30 am and a 7:30 pm concert under Prof Hewitt. Hollister’s Rocky Mountain Tea advertised for indigestion and stomach pains.
Germania Hall hosted Freeport Aerie No. 679 F. O. K. for its first annual ball and dance with a decorated stage, speeches by Mayor Dittmar and Mr. Roberts, Harris orchestra, and vaudeville acts at the Grand Opera House, described as a top entertainment of the season.
A social note records a yesterday cherub party with prizes awarded to Mrs Clark Brown and Mrs Ged Schinelale. A next party is set for the last Tuesday in June and a reception tomorrow afternoon at Mrs Eckert's home in West Freeport by Mrs BR Eckert and Miss Minnie Weinhold.
Grace Episcopal church held two meetings focused on general missionary work and the boards work. Mrs M B Marvin hosted a garden party with an address by Mra J H Hopkins of Chicago and a later talk by Rev John Henry Hopkins of Chicago. The day ended with social time and refreshments and a voluntary offering near ten dollars. The gatherings underscored Grace Church’s commitment to sustaining the church’s missionary efforts.
The Beloit Wildcats hosted Oshkosh yesterday as Oshkosh defeated Beloit 6 to 4. Freeport and Wausau could not play due to rain and are set for a doubleheader today.
James Ward of Rockford has reported to Green Bay to umpire under the banner of President Powers. He is known to Freeporters for his involvement in baseball matters and will assume duties in officiating games.
Herbert Murphy retires as Illinois Central supervisor over the south end to become assistant principal engineer of Missouri Pacific tomorrow. John Pierce, a seasoned railroad man, will succeed him and act as supervisor Richard Nondamaster James M. Mgan join in a south end inspection tour with Superintendent A E Gill tomorrow.
Chief Forester William Gerbrick of Cherry camp MWA conducts work at Seitz's ball this evening, adding twenty five men to the membership. The order has grown in the city, and the class will push Cherry campers over five hundred. All Woodmen are invited to attend and join in the refreshments and entertainment, with visitors from outside camps expected for an engaging session.
Rev QO D. Moore, pastor of Harpersville Baptist Church, describes agonies from a persistent cough after grip. He credits Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Cols with curing his cough and preventing consumption. Sold by Joseph Emmert’s drugstore at 60 cents and 1.00, with a trial bottle free.
Obituary notices for Mrs Jemina McClintic Scott born February 1 1831 in Vevay Indiana who died in Waterloo Iowa at her son’s home after a long life of service as mother neighbor and church member. Funeral at the old homestead Thursday led by Rev E E McKay burial in Scott Cemetery. Also note the death of K Scofield former Freeport resident in Chicago and prominent local businessman with surviving wife and two daughters.
E A Leslie died yesterday in Brooklyn New York born in Harrisburg Pennsylvania. His father a reading lawyer there and both parents died leaving two children E A and Anna now Mrs Benj Goddard of Rockford Illinois. His sister cared for him during illness and Mrs Leslie's sister Mrs Demuth raised them. He began as a messenger boy for the Illinois and Mississippi Telegraph Company at Freeport Illinois.
John A Davis post G A R at its regular meeting last night extended a vote of thanks to those who helped decorate and organize the Decoration Day exercises. The post thanked the city superintendent principals teachers scholars and county superintendent for participating and assisting. A protest against abandoning the old soldier's lot at the city cemetery was received and will be acted on at the next post meeting.
The Court of Honor will host a pear party tomorrow evening. Joseph Neidemeyer departs for Portland to visit his sons Joseph and Tony. Knights of Columbus plan a memorial in their lodge rooms on June 1. United Workers of the Second Presbyterian Church meet Friday at 8 a m with Mrs Wadd in Harlem Avenue. The Mormon problem to be studied and all Indies invited as important business will follow. Ice cream and cake to be served during the social hour.
The marriage of Dr. William L. Karcher, son of Mr and Mrs John W Karcher, to Miss Lucile Lacy, daughter of Mrs Mary Lacy of 164 Douglas Avenue, will be solemnized this month. The exact date remains unannounced.
More than two hundred Bolender relatives gathered for the annual reunion at Orangeville on a sunny day, with a traditional dinner and an informal program. Dr. Naramote of Lena spoke on Bolender history, joined by Dr. Byers of Monroe, tracing the family's Pennsylvania roots and Stephenson county settlement. Officers named for the year include President John Bolender, Rock Grove. Vice President Ed Bolender, Orangeville. Secretary Chas Bolender, Orangeville. Historian Mrs. G. W. Shipny, Freeport. with attendees from Freeport listed.
The eleventh annual convention of the Lutheran Young People's association of the northern Illinois synod is under way at the English Lutheran church. E F ied of this city gave the welcome address. Miss Reeser of Lena gave the response. Annie Potts of Orangeville led the morning devotional. Committee appointments were announced including Minutes Rev Delo Miss DeGraft Miss Nelson. Credentials Miss Maude Hartmann Miss Shager Rev Rutherford. Resolution Rev Holgrove Miss Yass Miss Sampson. Nominating Rev H M Banner Miss Winters Mrs W I E White. Auditing T B Hirsch Miss Mitchell Miss Saul Miss Vandella Sampson Rockford and John Larkey Sterling read papers. Devotional led by Miss Ina Hursh Dixon. Dr Dornblasser Chicago to speak on Our Work Its Difficulties and Possibilities with Oscar Wagner and Edwin Rotzler performing selections.
The grand jury finished its labors this afternoon eight indictments were returned. John Carey faced an additional burglary indictment. Corey had been indicted yesterday for burglary and larceny. John Jasper and John Anjilin KrEeny of B&O brewery were charged with selling liquor to minors. Join Maher and John Alcheana testified about liquor purchases. Mrs May Pruner was granted a divorce from H W Pruner and stated he is an inmate of a penitentiary in Ohio. Judge Farrand scheduled cases for trial over the next two weeks as the petit jury will report.
Alfred Freel buys from Cyrus Sheetz heirs the property adjoining Freeport Gas Coke office. Purchase price is K,50. The building is a Freeport landmark once used by Mr and Mrs Sheetz as harness shop and residence.
A historical health notice advises starting treatment for malaria at first signs such as intermittent fever and back ache. It links disease prevention to a healthy stomach and promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a stomach remedy and laxative. Sold by H J Moogk and Wm Jungkunz.
Wealthy widower Thomas McCormick of Whiteside County aimed to wed Mrs Katherine Betts at St Marys Church but she backed out after calculating her pension loss. She preferred $1000 on his death to losing $26 annual pension, prompting renewed talks and a revised offer from McCormick.
The Grand showcases the Aishean Fireman act and the Damm family performing tablecloth tricks at luncheon. A diving scene from Timpa Bay Florida features divers returning to land. Jensen Herr Magic captivates audiences with superior tricks. Also advertised are Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tag beauty products and Union beer on sale at 1d W in onepage street.
The Epworth League plans a banquet at First Methodist Church in the parlors to celebrate a three month membership contest. The Reds named the Reeds and the Whites faced them as rivals with a slim margin deciding who pays. Toastmaster A J Stuckenberg will lead a program on the league's spiritual and social relations to the church followed by a pastor's talk and musical numbers.
The editor urges a deeper fraternity spirit and rejects class distinctions and greed. Education is praised as a major force for progress in shaping a broader, faster national life through both men and women in learning.
Ambassador Meyer met Foreign Minister Lamsdorff, then went to Tsarskoye Selo for a special audience with the emperor. Returning to the embassy, he sent a cipher dispatch to Washington. He later conferred privately with British Ambassador Sir Charles Harding as the crisis remains very delicate and reticence is observed.
Washington agents arrest John Johnson from Sweden for writing letters to Alice Roosevelt. He claims he came to marry Miss Roosevelt and is detained at Jacksonville asylum.
Clarence B. Young, who attempted to rob the Northern Pacific express car near Bear Mouth on May 27, was sentenced to fifty years in prison.
Closing board of trade quotes for July wheat corn oats pork rib and lard listed withChicago prices. Union stock yards data show cattle hogs sheep and stockers with bid ranges and price classes. Card of Thanks and sale notices appear along with graduation hat display and greenhouse ad.
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