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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1905
Page
2
A label acknowledging the Freewort journal of the International Typo graphical union for employing Union labor in its mechanical departments. The notice highlights labor standards and union involvement within the publication.
A long list of visitors and locals in town today includes J. F. Backne from Werren, Mrs. A. C. Knorr en route to Chicago, W. W. Waddell and wife from Chicago, and R. K. Farwell conducting Chicago business. Others travel for family, business, or church events, with several returning from Chicago, Cincinnati, Omaha, Buffalo, and Dixon. Notables join weddings and social visits, including Rev. Dornblaser connected to the local Lutheran church events.
Local items list social gatherings meetings and club notices including a card party at K G hall a meat market purchase news of an adjourned board of education meeting a Freeport camp of Woodmen gathering a prayer meeting at Munbury Methodist a late closing hour extension for Sterling city council a Freeport Gun club shoot at Taylor's park a Lady Foresters returns due by June 8 a full rehearsal for Children's Day at Second Presbyterian a W R C sewing school at G A R hall and a Fraternal Tribunes meeting at the State bank hall with candidates to be initiated and other business advised to attend
Freeport suffers a setback as Wausau defeats Freeport by a tight score. Oshkosh and La Crosse win, with results from Wednesday showing Freeport 3, Wausau 4, Oshkosh 8, La Crosse 7, Green Bay 0. Report notes equal hits and errors, plus Belmont details and Beloit-Oshkosh score. High School game preview states Rockford will face Freeport, aiming to end season with a strong record.
A St Louis Post Dispatch piece notes pitchers endure vast physical strains as they cover about three quarters of a mile per game. It details Barney Pelty’s nine inning effort, the distance logged while pitching and fielding, and underscores why pitchers have short careers.
Harry Wright created a disturbance near a new merry go round, resisted Officer Meiers, and swung a red handkerchief with a wrench. Meiers overpowered him, Wright was taken to police HQ and released later, with town officials pushing for confinement or departure.
Forward Movement plans an engaging missionary gathering at First Presbyterian Church with a letter from Mr. Locke detailing Siangtan China in Hunan province and a Mrs. Locke address on women’s work. Mrs. Ober will sing, and the varied program promises concise, lively segments rather than lengthy talks.
A fire broke out on passenger coach No 233 of the Chicago and Northwestern line while the 8 20 a m train stood at the Freeport depot. The brakeman alerted staff and passengers remained unaware as smoke poured from the coach and workers fought flames without a ladder.
A local notice warns readers about imitators selling cereal coffee trying to copy Postum. The piece explains genuine Postum remains the original cereal coffee, trusted by physicians and the public for reducing coffee reliance. It notes many imitator factories have folded in nine years and advertises a meeting of Stephenson Tribune No 168 at Minnert’s drugstore Friday night.
White hats for graduation and other occasions are now on display at Miss S Brinkman s shop located at 181 Galena Street. The display highlights headwear suitable for graduates and related events.
National Dunkard conferences meet in Flora Indiana as Stirring account of Dunkards in Ohio Indiana and Illinois. Originating in Germany in 1708 they influenced pioneer life in Pennsylavania Ohio and Indiana and later split into three branches Progressives Conservatives Old Order Brethren. By 1896 all branches supported education with several colleges including Mount Morris Michigan Ashland Ohio Huntington Pa Bridgewater Va and McPherson Kan.
A large crowd attended the Grand last evening for a strong show with the Damm family jokes and the Jensen Horr company illusions described as marvelous. Ley and Leslie are praised as the best dancing team seen there. The season may wind down Sunday evening for asbestos curtain installation and stage alterations. Matinee tomorrow offers Gold Dust boxes to ladies. Saturday offers Horlicks tablets to children and ladies.
A Lexington hall dance hosted by Ca pernaum Shrine No 4 drew about 300 guests including 50 from Rockford and Pecatonica with Gibler's Orchestra providing music. The event honored Mrs W E Rovington Mrs Edward Morgan G B Winter and Ov Wy Wilcoxon. A lunch awaited travelers on the return interurban ride. Reception news notes and a tenth birthday party are also mentioned along with a card party by the Court of Honor.
Cecil Jones a twelve year old girl from Coleta died after a dragging accident in a field with a farm team. She suffered multiple wounds and the loss of an eye as the drag toppled onto her after a sudden wagon maneuver. Her parents and physicians attended her until she passed away.
Examiner John H. Rife completed the examination dated May 1 1904 reporting the Freeport Building and Loan association in the best possible financial condition. For the year receipts reached 130008.55 with assets 163881645 liabilities 18266819 surplus 81213.46 and 4320 total shares. Louis Dickes serves as secretary and active manager and organizer since 1903.
The Sunday will feature a mourning service at which the pastor will examine the six students who have completed catechism before the congregation. In the evening a children’s day program will be presented by Sunday school members. The public is invited to all services.
The eleventh nominal convention of the Lutheran Young People's Association, Synod of Northern Illinois, concluded after an hour of discussion on the Ideal Society. Rev Dornblaser spoke on church machinery and Christian Endeavor, praising church organizations and urging work and faith in Christ to empower mission efforts. Election results announced include President Nell Robinson and other officers. funds approved for Pearlasy and Roseland missions. total year expenditure reported at 1600 for district missions.
The Epworth League banquet at the Mitrat Michureh drew about 100 guests last evening. White team members led by toastmaster A. J. Stubenberg honored the League with speeches on spiritual and social work. Red supporters hope for another attendance contest and banquet victory.
Rev A W Newton fiscal agent of the Illinois Manual Training School farm visits the city to recruit support. The farm now has fifteen commodious buildings and 160 enrolled with a 95 percent citizen success rate. A $25,000 dormitory is under construction to expand housing for prospective students.
Judge Farrand presided as five divorces were granted on grounds of drunkenness or desertion. Cases include Anna Oberhart v Oberhart, Anny Robb v Oscar Rabb, Chas Oswalt v Etta Oswalt, Ada Lindgren v G A Lindgren, Magdalene Fails v Ei Fails. Court adjourned until 11 am Monday. petit jury to report at 1:31. First M I Sunday school plans Children’s Day program at 10:30 am in the new church auditorium.
An advertisement extols Migna as the sole remedy to soothe and heal the stomach mucosa, improve digestion, and destroy disease germs by perfect assimilation. It claims rapid weight gain and a guaranteed cure for stomach diseases, with a refund guarantee from dealer Wm. F. Jungkunz, except cancer.
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