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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1906
Page
2
The Freeport Journal receives an ITHIE label from the International Typo nion recognizing its use of Union labor in its mechanical departments. The honor highlights the paper's commitment to organized labor practices within its production operations.
A stream of social notices lists residents and visitors in Freeport, Chicago, Winslow, and surrounding areas. Names include Porter Stover, J W Clinton, Mrs Mary DeGon, Glendora Keiser, John Wirtz, Frank Deam, Rollin Breyman, Edward Schuler, G A Stiles, August Meuses, Joseph Snyder, Maud Elson, Anna Wolf, Vera Raymond, Adam Wreck, Mrs John Moore, Rev H O Ross, J C Wells, and Albert Bruener. Several guests visit family homes, attend funerals, or travel for visits in Illinois and neighboring states.
The American Stars of Equity meet tonight. Edward Grimim is nominated for postmaster at Galena. Kankakee hires evangelist William Sunday for January 1, 1907. Jacob Baymiller remains ill at home. D A club meets with Ruth Johnson. Freeport Cubs beat Park Heights 23 to 0. Reserved seats for high school graduation at Guenther's drug store. Mystic Workers card party tomorrow. admission 10 cents. William Moriarity travels to Clinton, Iowa for new prayers. Ladies Aid Society of English Lutheran church meets tomorrow at 2:30. Women of Second Presbyterian to sew carpet June 20 at church. Mrs. Edna Baker Oyler sang at funeral of Mrs. Shaeffer. Business Men's Association meets at city hall tonight. Germania society basket picnic at Forest Park next Sunday. First Baptist church holds reception tonight. Clerk's union to apportion tri-city Labor Day events. new candidates to be initiated. Mrs. Price to host Women’s Bible class June 20 at 2 p.m. Edna Brown, daughter of ex-mayor, fell 127 feet but escaped serious injury. student at Leland Stanford University when 1906 quake struck.
An advertisement promotes King’s New Life Pills as regulators of stomach and bowels. It claims the pills prevent expupation by addressing neglect of clogged bowels and torpid conditions. The ad guarantees the product through Jos. pacer and lists a price of 260.
The Junior class hosted the senior class and faculty at a first annual banquet in the high school annex gym, attended by about 125 guests. Toastmistress Miss Clara Ryan opened with humor and the event featured musical selections, reflections, and a preview of the Senior class play A Scrap of Paper to be staged tonight for friends and tomorrow for the public, with a cast led by George Schmelzle and Ulysses Goddard.
The St. Marys parochial school held a bright commencement with Miss Mary McMahon opening, Fr. Croke presenting diplomas and praising the class. He urged deeds over words and forecast success for graduates and their families, lauding the sisters for thirty years of careful guidance.
Attendance at the U B church was high despite intense heat as Prof Landis delivered a strong address on Why People Should Study the Bible A series of Bible studies starts this afternoon at 3 30 and runs through the week Everyone is invited to attend services Preaching tonight at 7 46.
A meeting at the Y M C A Tuesday at 7 30 p m to organize a music class. Prof L W Brean will be instructor for notation sight singing and ear training. All interested are invited to attend.
An overture by Giblet's orchestra opened the scene and the program closed with a drill by the fourth and fifth grade classes. Students wore sunflower faces and dresses resembling foliage to depict the theme.
A well known town resident, Joe Hart, vanished after last being seen at Franz brewery and later on a street car with Harry Ulrich. Reports spread of possible drowning near the river, but Hart reappeared later in good health, leaving investigators unsure of his fate.
Lena June 18 crowd hears Amity Lutheran children program. Nachusa Orphans’ home receives collection. Many residents visit relatives and attend church improvements. June 19 updates include departures to Hanover Gallena Beloit and Freeport with multiple social visits and college events.
The article reports widespread Y M C A fundraising successes across North America. Detroit Syracuse Los Angeles Houston Wilmington Buffalo and others raised hundreds of thousands to millions, with both large donations and many smaller gifts from thousands of contributors. The Freeport Y M C A reports full subscription of 11 500 and urges prompt payment to erase debt and fund new buildings.
The Embury Sunday school picnic will be at Globe park on Wednesday June 27. Superintendent O T Smith announces committees for provisions amusements and executive. Free tickets go to primary and intermediate departments. round trip tickets are twenty five cents for those over thirteen with street car transport. A delightful time is hoped if weather cooperates.
J Mason Fox announces withdrawal as a Republican sheriff candidate in Stephenson County due to a severe stomach ulceration. He cites medical advice from Dr K F Snyder and says he cannot campaign. He thanks supporters for their kindness.
Members of the Y P S at St John s church will enjoy a hay rack party at Miss Louise Schmertman s home west of the city on Friday evening First M E church will meet Wednesday afternoon at 2 30 in the church parlors All ladies in the church are urged to attend the society meeting.
The funeral of the late Mrs. C. L. Shaffer was held at ten o'clock this morning from the home of George Frand on North Galena avenue. Dr. J. F. Fair directed arrangements with pallbearers C. D. Knowlton F. A. Read W. E. Boyington Arythur Rodearme l D. B. Breed and Dr. C. L. Snyder. Out-of-town attendees included E. L. West of Chicago superintendent of railway mail service Captain William Stewart and J. L. Robinson of Dubuque. County Sunday School convention was held in Orangeville today.
A city advertisement touts Mme Leucele as a leading psychic offering a $2 reading for 6¢ for three days. It promises to remove evil influence, reunite lovers, aid in business and finances, and asks readers to visit 189 Stephenson St from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. to test her power.
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