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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1905
Page
5
Insect powder gun and good ammunition. loaded for this kind of game with Pure Persian Insect Powder, White Hellebore, and slug shot for roses and currants. Quassia for the little green flies, Paris Green for potato bugs, Disulphide of Carbon for ants, Stearn's Electric Paste for rats and roaches, Moth Balls for winter garments. Bed-bug cure never fails.
In Curacao on June 20 the annual conversion of the National Interstate association of independent telephone companies opened with nearly five hundred delegates. The group seeks to unite independents to better meet competition, citing government figures that independents own 2,600,000 telephones and invest $250,000,000 versus 1,800,000 telephones and $400,000,000 invested by others.
Discussion of the peace plenipotentiaries meeting continues. It is believed the details can be completed and the plenipotentiaries appointed with staff in time for sailing by June thirtieth. Military activities will continue while developments are anticipated in several directions.
Edward Bickett a nonunion Teamster with the National Express Co was attacked early today by four alleged strike sympathizers in front of the Teamsters union headquarters. He was knocked down three fingers on his right hand were broken and two finger nails torn off. The victim was found unconscious by a policeman.
Washington dispatch from Gumimeri minister of Morocco reports the government asks United States to join the conference on Morocco affairs. The request mirrors messages sent to other governments seeking U S participation.
Port Lawn Oregon marks West Virginia Day as the forty second anniversary of state formation. The National Association of State Dairy and Food Departments holds its annual meeting with many delegates present opening today.
In New Carlisle yesterday Mennonites adopted resolutions opposing children day exercises. They argued that speaking and singing in the program foster a taste for the stage among children and should not be encouraged.
Cirtonco June 20 railroad express firms restarted long delayed produce deliveries to South Water street merchants. Pigeon wagon drivers offered no protest as trade resumed normal flow and shipments moved toward markets.
Washington dispatch reports no information on purpose of Chief Engineer Wallace returning from the Isthmian canal zone. The War Department has not disclosed the reason for his homeward movement or duties connected to the Isthmian project.
Buffalo New York June 2 census work completed this day. Returns place the city population at more than 400000. Special dispatch notes rapid growth and significance for urban planning and services in Buffalo.
Elgin Illinois June 1 butter firm at 20 cents with no offerings or sales. Output listed as 929600 pounds.
Partly cloudy tonight and Wednesday with possibly showers tonight. Curcaco forecasts call for unsettled skies with intermittent showers in the near term.
The head camp of Modern Woodmen of America opened its fourteenth biennial convention in Milwaukee with six to seven hundred delegates. Head Consul A R Talbot urged centralizing medical work at head office, shared expenses and appeals for distressed members, and praised Foresters and Junior Woodmen. New membership reached 121,639. 1,482 new camps chartered. coverage now 14.53% of eligible. three to four year head camp intervals urged for economy. Head Clerk CG W Hawes reported life insurance in force over 1.13 billion, 7,051 death claims paid totaling 12.66 million, and benefit fund receipts 12.47 million with a 807,587 balance. General fund receipts were 1.67 million. lapsed membership 117,415, lapsed insurance 176.16 million. Average per capita benefit fund payment rose to 1.26% due to new rates from January 1, 1904. Deaths from accidents numbered 3,991 and deaths by one’s own act 80, farmers 248.
Wm. C. White died at 4 p.m. yesterday at County hospital after a gunshot wound to the abdomen incurred during a riot of striking teamsters at Clinton and Van Buren streets on Saturday. Funeral arrangements set in Chicago. sister Mrs. Fred Lamin of this city left for Chicago yesterday.
Mrs. Ed Strohacker and son Ralph of Chicago visit the city while Mrs. Wim Bungart of La Salle stays with Mr. and Mrs. Chas Meier. The American Stars of Equity social is postponed to tonight. St Pius hall hosts the St Pius society twenty fifth anniversary ceremonies along with a toast by H F Aspinwall at the High school alumni banquet Friday at the Y M C A auditorium. Eng lish Lutheran Ladies Aid meets Wednesday at 2 pm at 123 Washington. Freeport Saenger bund to photograph for souvenir edition at 7 pm. Jubilee chorus rehear sal Thursday at 8 pm. Daily Journal circulation details.
A massive floating steel dock named Dewey, built for the government by Maryland Steel, was tested successfully after being floated ten days earlier. At 600 feet long and built in three sections, the dock is self docking and capable of servicing the largest U S Navy vessels. It required 180 tons of paint for its finish, used 9600 tons of metal and 2000 rivets. The Texas battleship and Atlantic cruiser were used in today’s test. the dock will remain at Solomon Island until September before a long tow to the Philippines is arranged by the Navy.
At 6 40 a.m. a streetcar collided with J B Currier’s milk wagon on Hancock avenue. Mike Osten, in charge, acted quickly but the crash broke the wagon tongue and injured a horse. Car halted safely. horse given first aid and the wagon repaired. Currier warned the driver to check the track before crossing.
The Class of 1905 presents the high school class play Mr Bob at Germania hall this evening in two parts. Part one features the class history read by Miss Laura Hoefer Senior Mantisspeech by Miss Mary OConor and Junior Mantle speech by Warren Madden. Part two offers the stage play with a cast including Philip Rayson Charles McCool Robert Brown George Schoeffel Walter Vantsmeter Rebecca Luke Jessie Wilson Cora Koenig Marion Bryant Jane Osborne Midge Furry and other performers.
Rockford High School will play a local high school team in the park tomorrow after the Rockford squad failed to appear at their scheduled time causing the baseball season to end early for Freeport High. An arrangement allows Rockfordites to repay the city tomorrow in the annual contest with Young and Voase assigned to the local lineup.
Coroner Peck conducted an inquest in German Valley this afternoon into the death of Herman Janssen, about 65, found dead in his yard. Janssen had lived there many years. his wife passed away two years ago. The month has been busy for the coroner, with six inquests already held.
During a recent Northwest trip I secured select farm mortgage loans for investment, offered on my own funds. I invite idle money owners to review what I have and see if it suits their needs, with my years of connections helping secure more loans to replace those disposed of. I charge a reasonable remuneration for time and expense.
Coroner Peck held post mortem and inquest into the death of William Mayer aged 56, of 11 Hancock Avenue. Mayer died at 4 am of heart failure after a year of illness, survived by wife and two children Alvin and Mildred, with a large extended family. Post mortem found the heart enlarged and an organized blood clot in the left ventricle, with verdict of heart failure. Mayer had been employed as a car repairer at Illinois Central shops and was known for industrious habits and cheerful disposition.
Mr and Mrs Fred Muehlenholf entertained about forty five friends last Saturday evening with dancing and refreshments. Attendants from a distance included Mr and Miss Resinberg from Rockford and Miss Enns Muehlenhorf and Clara Goldschmit from Freeport. A ladies day is planned at the Knights of Columbus rooms Thursday afternoon.
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