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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1905
Page
2
The Freeport Journal is recognized by the International Typographical Union for employing union labor in its mechanical departments, marking a notable acknowledgment of labor practices by the paper.
G B Franz conducts business in Rockford today. Mrs E H W Redlick of Springfield visits Mrs W G Murray and Mrs Johnson Ward. Katherine L Kelly leaves F A Reads millinery for Monroe. Madame Glickly returns to Milwaukee after visiting Miss Mathilda Drewehr. Mrs Griffard of Rockford and Mrs Lake of Freeport travel to Boston. Other locals travel to Chicago Minneapolis and Lake Minnetonka for visits.
The Jubilee chorus Germania Freeport Camp of Woodmen and Stephenson lodge plan gatherings this evening. Misses Stearns host Whist Club. prayer meetings at First M E church and a quarterly conference at Em bury M E church. Senator Dolliver to address ministerial veterans in October during Rock River conference. A lost gold water job with initials J B G seeks return at Hoofer Mfg Co. Grace church choir rehearsal postponed for graduation exercises. Fraternal Tribunes meet Friday. report to be given. Recipe submissions requested for the Century cook book supplement by First Presbyterian ladies committee.
An advertisement lists license holders and a promotional claim for a cosmetic tea. It warns against methods injuring skin and health, urging beauty without discomfort and promising sun shiny faces from Rocky Mountain Tea priced at 85 cents, with Joseph Emimert named.
City Clerk Walter Stradst reminds Penns holders of city improvement bonds to review their bonds and return any overdue coupons to the state bank to receive the due payments.
A high‑society wedding last evening united Dr. William L. Karcher and Miss Lucile Lucy Lacy at 164 Douglas Avenue, witnessed by close relatives. The ceremony before Rev. Father Croke featured a simple, impressive rite, followed by a lavish dinner and elaborate floral decor. Dr. Karcher, Northwestern and Chicago Medical School graduate, has risen quickly in his field and will honeymoon in the Twin Cities and northern Wisconsin.
Mrs. Calista Moore, a respected pioneer resident, died by hanging in her Stockton home. Coroner and jury ruled temporary insanity from despondency causing the act. Witnesses described her long struggle with depression after a June storm and noted her wealth, charity, and loving family.
Tonight at the Grand Opera House Freeport High School presents its graduation program Overture Defender piano solo and multiple orations The event features Mary Alice Hil Nellie J Connor Margaret B Armstrong and Chester Wells among others with remarks by Hon A Reegroan president of the board of education The ceremony closes with a processional and benediction marking the class’s sendoff.
Mrs Minerva Ke Tenny of Freeport is elected grand guard by the Fraternal Tribunes at the biennial state convention in Kewanee. Other officers named include Grand tribune John E Griggs of Kewanee and Grand secretary Elizabeth Nees of Springfield with trustees and representatives to the Supreme council.
A post season game at Taylors Park saw the Rockford High School visitors defeated by the local high school team. The error column for both sides was heavily used as the hometown squad claimed the win by a disputed score.
Harry Colson of Masonville Indiana says buckl en arnica salve cured bleeding itching and protruding piles. It is also best for cuts burns and injuries. 26 cents at Joseph Emmiert's druggist.
Sheriff J. B. McCool answers critics over court house repairs in a detailed address. He cites leaking roof, worn carpet and furniture, and delays by the building committee and purchasing agent. He praises current lawn and j ail conditions, notes past paint and maintenance efforts, and pledges future fixes to the cupola and front column.
Beloit College tu Saturday awarded the Bullock scholarship to Freeport student John A. Riner 07 a former Beloit High School pupil and son of E B Riner for his interest in applied science. At commencement 58th year exercises 43 graduates 15 women heard speakers Carroll Fitch Story Margaret B Moore Franklyn Bliss Snyder James Scott Miller Victor Edward Marriott Arthur Louis Meyer Isaac Lewis Walter Lewis Ferris founds new course of lectures.
Elaborate preparations for a silver medal contest tomorrow evening at the King's Daughters' Settlement Home. Program includes music, elocution, vocal solos, and the awarding of a medal. Names such as Cora and Caro Boos, Martha Dittman, Howard Melnight, Frank Hornberger, and Charles Wagner appear, with references to local firms and a Toledo address.
I have moved to my home and am ready for orders for extra fresh eggs and butter. Call or telephone 207 for orders. Address 96 Lincoln Ave. J. E. Ruston.
Wordy critique rails at rival Wisconsin managers and player temptations to switch teams for higher pay. It praises Freeport’s approach to fair play, warns against demoralizing tactics, and notes Manager Malven’s solid work keeping the team focused amid pressure.
The team has built a strong lineup that impresses insiders and managers alike with its emerald brightness on the field. Support and attendance could seal the pennant as Freeport’s winning pace earns praise and anticipation for a full season. Fans are urged to visit Taylor’s park to buy tickets and witness the action.
Oshkosh, known as the hardest hitting Wisconsin city team, opens against Sehinerberg today with Beebe serving as the twirler. Malven hosts tomorrow aiming for big deci mal points for the third column Tin Horn Billy, a veteran from the tall wrasse, is in town for the series. Earl Warner of Marengo, an Illinois pitcher, has joined Oshkosh and is with the squad today.
Clinton defeated LaCrosse 16 to 1 yesterday as Lakoff pitched well for the independents while Jones and Lynch struggled for LaCrosse. There will be no band at the station when LaCrosse returns home.
The Rockford Star reports Freeport police seek umpire Um pire McQuaid of the Wisconsin Cnscue after he allegedly took a gold watch and 75. He has not been seen in Rockford and Freeport searches Beloit for him. Local team members doubt his guilt, blaming a robbed traveler who was intoxicated and careless with valuables.
Peter Ford of Deer Grove, former Dixon resident, marks his 105th birthday the oldest man in Whiteside County and likely the state. Born in Ireland, he migrated to the U S in 1840 then to Dixon area in 1857. He remains active, has a daughter in Dixon who runs the Waverly hotel, and has a large family with nine children, thirty seven grandchildren, and four great grandchildren.
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