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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1906
Page
4
A mixed daily goods ad lists Pure Talcum Powder Rice Powder toilet pins and glass heads broom covers laundry bags wash cloths Huck towels and travel cloths with prices from 5 to 60 cents. It promotes toilet brushes toothbrushes kazoo supporters and children’s hosiery as affordable household aids and personal items.
The Freeport baseball team faces a sharp setback as outfielders Edldie Reid and Tommie Sullivan depart for Rockford amid pay disputes. Pending their absence, Warhop and Evans must cover outfield duties as Wausau arrives for the first series.
Vacant lots in the Charles E Meyer Addition between Carroll and Float streets with High Street crossing, platted two years ago. Of 42 sold, 17 houses built. remaining 29 lots offered at low prices with sewer gas water mains cement walks included. Terms: $50 down and $10 monthly at 5 percent interest. Inquiries invited.
A Franz Brew ing company wagon horse was seized by a fit of blind staggers in front of city hall this morning. The animal seemed doomed to be shot, but after a crowd gathered it recovered and moved on.
Jacob Waitman and Frank Gitles were arrested for peddling without a license. They appeared before Magistrate Bentley yesterday, could not pay fines, and were committed to the city jail to serve their time.
Sheriff J B McCook left this morning for Pontiac to place Charles Sheehan in the reform school. He was arrested here on a charge of burglarizing the cash drawer at the Schoeffel Brokhausen store.
Notice is given that the Freeport College of Commerce and English Training School seeks to amend its corporate name to Freeport Business College. The new name would read Freeport Business College, Freeport College of Commerce and English Training School. The change aims to protect mail matter if another college is established. Freeport Ill June 1 1906. Signed J J Nagle Principal.
A special coach was attached to Illinois Central train No 82 departing at 9 00 this morning to accommodate friends attending the funeral of the late James IK Coleman at his former Coleman home. Members of the Engiles lodge and the Order of Railway Conductors traveled in a body.
A Rensselaersville, New York merchant testifies that Bucklen’s Arnica Salve cured Seth Burch of a severe neck sore. The salve, praised for antiseptic healing, is recommended for cuts wounds burns and sores and sells for 25 cents at Jos. Emmert’s drug store.
Have your carpets cleaned by A M Hoover. Phone numbers listed as 308. Image text promotes carpet cleaning service with local contact.
Winslow and Co advertise expert shoe fitting with years of experience. Glidwin.
The Cash Grocers at 119 Atenlittson St advertises best oil Perfection eight cone per gallon. Burrell OS area listed with price and stock details in a brief storefront notice.
The article notes reserved seating for commencement tomorrow evening. Ticket holders may collect at Guenther’s drug store, with reserve opening at 6 30 tomorrow morning.
Miss Anna Hayden formerly of Freeport marries Gregory H Scharf of Ipsilanti Michigan at Holy Name Cathedral Chicago this morning. They leave for a wedding trip through the east visiting Niagara and other cities. Mrs Scharf has deep Freeport ties and a teaching background, while Mr Scharf is a prominent Ipsilanti businessman and founder of Scharf Tag Label Box Co.
Prof. Brock elected to ministerial association and to move to Savanna as pastor. Eli Kline and Frank plus Cyrus Howe attend Col Frank Lowden stock sale in Oregon. Mrs L H Fuller shows slight paralysis but improving. George Thompson returns to Chicago. Sparks infant dies of pneumonia. funeral held. Winslow Masonic lodge and Eastern Star host a third degree, Stephenson county soldiers reunion planned for August 1 at Winslow. Mrs Will Schrau and daughter Meryl visit Chicago. Charles Van Matre and Ada Denton wed in Chicago and return home.
A brief advertisement touts Lord & Taylor Onyx Hosiery for ladies misses and children as well made and comfortable, highlighting quality and fit across sizes in a traditional department store layout.
Andrew Kreig, a landscape gardener from the Lowden farm, is in the city visiting old friends and acquaintances.
Several girls are sought for steady positions at the Freeport Shoe Company. Apply in person at G-16dsd for immediate work and regular hours.
Classified notices list cheap organs for sale by D H Baldwin & Co at 138-140 Galena St, plus forty pine boxes at 138-110 Galena St. Also dirt for sale at 136 West St, and a 6-room rental at 223 Pleasant Street. Studio inquiry at St. Inquire. Rental ad mentions modern unit and price ranges, with various listings and contact hints.
Commencement exercises to be held in the school assembly room with an address by Frank C. Lowden. Alumni association banquet at the Masonic Temple on June 28. Graduating exercises for the high school and other local schools planned in the assembly area. Forepaugh and Selis Bros circus slated for July 6 at Hast Freeport show grounds.
The George Lichtenberger & Son announce the purchase of Otto Schubert's meat market at 126 Galena Street the Katzermeier and Metz stand and invite the public to call for fresh salted and smoked meats. George Lichtenberger the senior member has served Freport and vicinity for fifty years and promises high standards to patrons.
F. J. Burdett, a noted piano tuner, now accepts orders through Brown and Dollmeyer’s store and can be reached by telephone for urgent tuning work. The ad urges immediate contact for prompt service and expert care.
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