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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1905
Page
2
The Freeport Journal prints a label from the International Typographical Union praising the paper for employing union labor in its mechanical departments. The attestation notes the partnership as a mark of labor affiliation.
County Clerk Held returns from Chicago as local society notes report a steady stream of visitors and travelers. The column lists numerous residents and guests from Forreston to Dixon visiting Rockford, Princet on, and surrounding towns, with multiple trips to universities, colleges, and family gatherings. It captures a snapshot of daily movement, education, and social visits across Illinois towns.
The Trades and Labor Council will meet tonight. The '02s' will gather at Miss Florence Miller's home this evening. Mrs Rudolph Dott entertained in honor of her sister Miss Josephine Reiberg promised upcoming marriage. Evangelista Miller and Crist to sing and speak from the courthouse steps at eight tonight. Rev Thrall hosts a reception for CO H Nott and his chorus at his new home corner West and Fifth avenue. Arthur Rotharmel learned his niece Edith Rothermel will graduate from Wellesley College on June 27.
Freeport beat Galena 8 to 2 as Easton pitched steadily and costly Galena errors plus timely Freeport hits decided the game. Hawley Emerson P. Hawley of La Crosse draws interest. his long career includes St. Louis, Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, New York, Milwaukee, and Buffalo with top pitching and fielding feats. Scott starts home series for Freeport. La Crosse leads pennant race with Wausau tied.
County graduates programs issued for the county school graduating exercises to be held in the high school assembly room Saturday afternoon June 24. A. S D Dessinger died at Loris bouron hospital Monroe Thursday morning from injuries after falling into an opening left by diggers excavating for a cement walk. He was 68, an old soldier who served with an Illinois regiment.
S. R. Wagner of Fruitland in Harlem describes his harvest of exceptionally large and luscious strawberries. He notes a daily yield of twelve crates from a half an acre, highlighting the exceptional quality and productivity of his operation.
Rev. C. D. Moore of Harpersville New York describes agonizing coughs from the grip and sleepless nights. He credits Dr. King's New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds with curing his cough and saving him from consumption. Joseph Emmert's druggist sells it at 50 cents and 1 dollar with a trial bottle free.
Baptism of children planned for Sunday morning at the First M. E. church with another opportunity for parents who missed last week. Rev. Jar. K. Shields to speak on Methodist baptism themes. Warren loses Viponda as Nate Viponda moves to Freeport for a wagon factory job. city regrets departure. Fred Gilbert of Spirit Lake halves his gun club score, hitting 199 of 200 in the Duhuqre Gun club event.
The junior class will tender a reception to the senior class this evening at Lexington Hall. Gibler's orchestra will furnish the music.
George Futherby a machinist at the Illinois Central shops had the ends of two fingers cut off yesterday when a heavy bar of an engine struck his hand.
A high school baseball game is planned between Freeport and Rockford nines and is likely to be played next Wednesday.
The Henney band’s first concert of the season is postponed to next Tuesday evening. Members and audiences should note the rescheduled performance time and location.
Plattdeutsche Guilde invites the public to a Sunday picnic at Frueh's grave. The event is licensed for marriage between Olen A. Roberts and Sadie E. Harlacker of Freeport. Also notes Joseph Henkel on Liberty Street is father of a seven pound girl.
A stylish wedding united Olen A. Roberts and Miss Sadie E. Harlocker at the Embury Methodist parsonage in Freeport. Both graduates of Harlow Business college, the couple will reside at 2 Highland avenue and are highly regarded by friends and colleagues.
Woodmen members from Cherry camp No 64 and Freeport camp No 8450 are asked to meet at their hall on Sunday June 19 at 1 30 PM to take part in Memorial exercises. Bring flowers. Committee note. Brown and Dolemeyer advertise books with a 4 percent discount and low prices.
Mrs Hannah Miller Smith, longtime Freeport resident and wife of pioneer lumberman James M. Smith, died yesterday afternoon at 3. She was born December 24, 1882 in Mahanoy City Pennsylvania and married James M. Smith in 1860. Survived by daughter Mary and thirteen grandchildren. Funeral Saturday at 3 from the family home with Rev F A Hosmer, Second Presbyterian Church, Oakland Cemetery interment.
A Freeport columnist asks local merchants to support a double celebration for the Fourth of July and the Freeport Saengerbund anniversary. He urges closing shops for a day off, avoiding two busy days, and aligning with Chautauqua and fireworks plans, recalling a 1892 joint Rock Island Moline celebration.
Atenbionso Falconio the papal delegate to the United States passed through the city today on his way to Chicago from Sinsinawa Mound Wisconsin. He presided at St Clara's college commencement yesterday and was accompanied by Bishop Carroll of Helena Montana.
The piece surveys suspender inspired outfits evolving toward full costumes with wide straps forming bodice like silhouettes. It notes decorative rackings, embroidery, silk inlays, and puffed taffeta suspenders, plus white pique options for warm days. It discusses linen coats and revived linen waistcoats, tailoring details, and raising fashion tact in fabric and trim.
The description notes women’s fashion focusing on mannish elements like neckties and long redingotes, softened by feminine touches. It highlights wide trim options from linen coats to double breasted coats and adornments such as chiffon lace rosebuds and sweet peas as season's ornaments.
Mrs. Catherine Betts, who called off a marriage to Thomas McCormick on the eve of the ceremony, was wed Thursday afternoon. The Rev. McMahon officiated at St Marys church. The revised agreement provides her life interest in the homestead plus $2000 in cash after his death, in exchange for waiving dower rights. Friends note her nursing career and ongoing interest in the romance amid local chatter.
County Clerk Held reports a communication from Congressman Hitt promising to secure a cannon for the soldiers' lot at Oak land cemetery. The addition aims to enhance the site without interfering with the soldiers' lot at the city cemetery.
M Ford contractor for Liberty street paving will start a force of men Monday morning. A carload of tools and scrapers left yesterday from Ford's Cedar Rapids headquarters. His bond for completion of the job has been received by the city attorney.
Harper resident Geo. W. Hoffman credits Electric Bitters with curing chronic stomach and liver trouble after a seven year battle. Sold by Joseph Emmert druggist for 50c a bottle under guarantee. The Advance Food Co’s big steers 4270 lb, 4000 lb, and 1700 lb yearling die. children free to view the event at Galena and Adams Streets. Journal swant column notes.
Freeport Stockton Van Brocklin and Orangeville are represented in a gold medal contest this evening at the Firet Baptist church. The program includes choir music and scripture reading with Miss Garrie A. Mungser presiding. Prizes and readings listed. admission 15 cents, children 10 cents.
Announcement of the eleventh annual Matter relatives picnic at Wm. Folgate's Grove, Cedarville, with officers Henry Kahiley president and others listed. Includes a long list of committee members and a medical ad for Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin.
Notice from Freeport dated June 13 1005 states no person may discharge cannons guns pistols torpedoes firecrackers rockets within city limits. Violators face a fine from one to ten dollars and enforcement will be strict, signed by J J Sweeney Chief of Police.
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