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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1905
Page
7
The excerpt contrasts rural independence with urban wealth as a farmer laments control by merchants and buyers. He recalls neighbors sending their son to college, hoping he becomes a millionaire, while he worries about crops and debts. The narrative voice satirizes tech-elite progress and awkward aspirations among farming families.
A prominent board member argues the coroner jury verdict censuring the board for not allowing city officer fees is unjust. He says those who voted no acted properly and would gladly vote to allow fees, seeking a final settlement. He notes warrants from the state attorney’s office avoid fees, and cites public sentiment as divided while urging a fair, practical solution.
"For seven years I fought chronic stomach trouble," writes Geo Wolfman of Harper Washington. "I finally cured my diseases by Electric Bitters and recommend them to all." Sold with guarantee by Joseph Emmert, druggist. Try a bottle today.
Fres hart lodge No 462 Knights of Pythias will hold a Monday evening meeting for business and work. All knights are cordially invited. Also promoting Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as remedy for indigestion constipation sour stomach and other pain priced 35 cents per box or tea.
Freeport won the opener of the series in a high scoring, rough game at J.B. Taylors vacant lot. La Crosse led early but Freeport battled back with key hits and aggressive base running, culminating in a late rally to secure the victory amid a rowdy crowd. Scott fanned six in a dramatic ninth as fans roared and CarNation Hawley sparked the scene.
The note mentions Sunday’s game starting at 3 o clock with Malven and Dodge leading today. Schneiberg and Pink expected to pitch tomorrow. Emer son P. Hawley’s long big league service left him shy on bench etiquette. Umpire Hassman rearranged Pink's attitude yesterday. Sullivan collected two two baggers and a single in four appearances. Schneiberg had a two bagger and a single. It takes the Irish.
Freeport Unions will play Cedarville Suail after noon at the organ factory. Lineup for Freeport features Quientus Baumgarten, p. Taylor, Ix. Seitz, 1b. Herbig, 2b. Featherling, 8b. Bowers, rf. Redlinger, cf. Weiman, 1f. John Cramer, sub.
A small crowd at the First Baptist Church last evening heard six young ladies compete for the gold medal in elocution. Miss Alta Parks won for most effective rendition, receiving the medal from Rev. C. J. Price. Mrs. Fischer, a new reader to Freeport audiences, was well received. The program included scripture reading, prayers, music, and readings by contestants including Miss Tyrell, Miss Parks, and others.
Sick and Afflicted, Mrs. Fred Turner is improving. Mrs. Godfrey Vought is able to be about after a serious illness. Miss Bessie Best, who has been having serious trouble with one of her eyes, is much improved. Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea will positively cure children and make them strong. 85 cents, Tea or Tablets.
The Stephenson County Sunday School convention held at Ridott Thursday and Friday was among the best attended and most profitable in years. It fostered a countywide awakening in Sunday school work with enthusiastic, permanent interest driven by active workers. Delegates numbered seventy five across township groups. total county Sunday schools reached 841 with 18 344 members. Treasurer William Smallwood reported 169 34 in receipts and 132 expended. secretary Clara E H Phillips noted 841 schools and 18 344 members. Officers elected include President E D Herbert Freeport. Vice President D Y McMullen Freeport. Secretary Theodore Ellis Winslow. Treasurer William Smallwood. Primary Superintendent Mrs B A Arnold Freeport. Home Department Rev E E Campbell Pearl City. Normal Work Ezra Lutz Ridott. Counts Work Mrs D P Kryder Freeport. An executive committee and nominating panel were named.
Rev E M Stephenson of Chicago widely known in the west and linked with the University of Chicago is in the city and will preach tomorrow morning at the Baptist church. He visited our city over a year ago and will be remembered by many who heard him then.
A testimonial by Harry Colson of Masonville Iowa extols Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as best for piles and injuries. Woodmen camps Cherry No 64 and Freeport No 3450 are urged to meet June 18 at 1 30 PM for memorial exercises, bring flowers.
A long listing of Sabbath announcements urges the public to attend services at Freeport churches. It notes German and English Lutheran, Presbyterian, Baptist, Methodist, Christian Science, Evangelical and other congregations with times for Sunday school, sermons, Epworth Leagues, youth meetings, and special Trinity Sunday observances.
The body of Timothy Harrigan and accompanying family members arrived this morning at 1:45 by C. & No. WLRR. The corpse was transported from the train to St. s cemetery where the interment was made.
In the JOURNAL'S want column a drug ad touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as prompt relief for liver and stomach trouble. The copy claims millions chase health by fad dieting yet would be cured by regular bowels and good food. Sold for 25 cents at Joseph Emmert's drug store with a guarantee.
Joint memorial services of the F O. F. and M. W. A. will be held tomorrow. Members meet at the courthouse at 1 o clock and march to the city cemetery. Major Frank Lohr to lead parade with program at the cemetery including Globe Band, invocation by Rev E E McKay, duets by Mesdames Wagner and Rayson, readings of names, addresses by A J Clarity Taylor and Rev H B McKay, benediction by Rev B E Mokay.
Miss Julia Kauffman arrives from Monroe and many residents travel to Chicago Madison and Denver for visits. Local names include Mrs. William Guy, Miss Mabel Knowlton, Prof. Theodore Trost, J N Galloway, Leroy Bike, Wm Reilly, Miss Mary Winter, Miss Margaret Bross, Oliver Campon, J E Haire, F C Rogers, A W Hart, A V Hart, Miss Mamia Lily, Earl Grace, Mrs. Henry Ludwig, Meta Kreuger, Daniel Kreuger, Mrs N T Johnson, Mrs Hill and Hazel Robinson, Miss Maude Cooley, Albert Bauscher, and Alderman Louis Bauscher. Several journeys head to Chicago, Rochester, Dubuque, Denver, and Madison for visits and events.
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