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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1905

Page

7

Postal service costs vs revenues spark policy debate

The fiscal year ends with deficits near 315 million as revenues rise but costs outpace them. Rural free delivery expanded, with 32,000 routes costing 22,900 this year after 1,000 routes at 420,000 five years ago. Critics urge balancing earnings and outlays by raising long distance merchandise charges and trimming large newspaper train costs, while supporting farmers and national interests.

Renin Yast People's Government Washington

Inquest at Winslow into William Stone’s death

Dr. W B Peen coroner leads an inquest in Winslow over William Stone found dead in a Solace hotel room. The jury, including Henry Gilbert as foreman, found death from natural causes but Dr. Peck suggested smothering during an epileptic fit. Witnesses noted Stone’s head under pillows, stiff limbs, and recent epileptic history.

W. B. Peen Winslow William Stone Solace Hotel Henry Gilbert Royal Snyder O. B. Stamm John Fritz R. W. Kennedy Walter G. Tyler Madge Howe

William Wortner laid to rest after esteem funeral

William Wortner formerly of Freeport died Tuesday at his home in Loran township. The funeral Friday drew a large crowd as he was remembered as a devoted father and husband. Born in Germany 68 years ago he came to America and helped establish St. John's church in Freeport before farming in Loran township. Funeral services were at Abenezer Evangelical church led by Rev. Zenk. He is survived by eight children.

William Wortner Freeport Loran Township Mr. Kortner Germany America St. John’s Church Galena Avenue Abenezer Evangelical Church Zenk Kortner

Petition in Bankruptcy for John Bielema of Gardenplain

John Bielema of Gardenplain Whiteside county files a bankruptcy petition in U S district court citing liabilities of 1422.90 and assets of 800 through attorney C C McMahon. The notice mentions Rocky Mountain Tea promotion with 36 cent Tea or Tablets by Joseph Emmert.

John Bielema Gardenplain Whiteside County C. C. McMahon United States District Court Joseph Emmert

Children's Day Plan At Trinity Church Featured Program

A large Children's Day program is listed for Trinity Church with morning and evening activities. Plans include organ voluntaries, recitations, songs, offerings, and numerous performances by primary and junior departments, with a sermon by Milas Marie C. Brehm of Chicago and a post service Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. plus a later evening program led by Ruth Ritzmurn and others. The notice invites all to attend.

Trinity Church Orgin Jesus Sclool Horplure Hong Primary Departmente Roustaction Pinloxue Tan Brill Lester Jury Tester Lester Knipp Gington Best Alfred Truhicher Blossom Hells Ruth Ritzmurn Leona Holtman Oatett Bessie Brown Mildred Gordon Mlythe Shirpels Tinett Misses Taidwer Angel Tos Meriam Hurneber Ada Folgate Margingh Wagner Ethel Landner Heultation Stella Jurys Ghadren Claude Alexander Ductt Mss Kiva Penticof Lillian Kindwer Myrtle Whistler Lomary's Illian Hendwer Duatt Gladys Timnke Mifred Haines Margirth Armatrong Migabeth Greenwit Mareth Keoison Raph Bol Garl Aoltman Samuel Margereth Fauiel Paul

Salem Church Children's Day Program Summary

Salem Church presents a Children’s Day program featuring organ music, anthems, recitations, solos, and choir selections. The morning includes Sunday School at 9:30 and a baptismal service with a sermon on Childhood in the Church. An offering for missions and a community invitation accompany the program.

Salem Evangelical Pleasant St Galena Ave F. O. Neitz Tid First Baptist Church Orloj Feseport Baptist Oak Street Evangelical German Church N. Wunderlich China Missions M. FE F. C. Barz Brenner Rev. Brenner Epworth League W. Gardner Thrall

School Election Monday Reminds Voters

Reminder for the school election on Monday June 26 with polls opening at 8 a.m. and closing at 6 p.m. Do not miss your chance to vote.

Clean Money discussion at First Presbyterian notes

The Bible Gags of the First Presbyterian church will discuss Clean Money tomorrow. Due to ongoing church improvements the meeting may be held at the First M B church. A social will be held Monday evening by Bible and Home Circle classes. The Sunday school annual picnic is planned for next Tuesday at Globe Park.

First Presbyterian First Presbyterian Church M. B M. Co Bible Globe Park

Tortures of a Preacher Rev C D Moore story

The Rev C D Moore of Harpersville N Y recounts suffering from a grip causing a persistent cough that forced him to sleep upright. He credits Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds with curing his cough and saving him from danger. The drug is sold by Joseph Emmert’s with trial bottles offered free.

C. D. Moore Baptist Church of Harpersville N. Y Dr. King Joseph Emmert

Eggs and butter for sale from J. EB in Ruston

Ready for orders of extra fresh eggs and butter from J. EB who has moved to 96 Lincoln Ave Ruston. Prospective customers urged to call or telephone 297. Seeks old and new customers. This notice appears in a local paper listing homestead goods and small ads.

J. EB Ruston Lincoln Ave

Jubilee Musical Treat for Freeport Celebration

A jubilee program marks a July 3 and 4 celebration at Taylor's Park commemorating Freeport Saengerbund's fiftieth anniversary. Bach's celebrated military band from Milwaukee will headline along with Henney and Globe bands and others from nearby towns. A grand parade to the courthouse where Governor Deneen is expected to speak, plus afternoon and evening concerts, are planned for a crowd over three thousand.

Penis Bach Land Orchestra Milwaukee Bach Organization Henney and Globe Bands Freeport Hne Bach Court House Deneen Springfield Taylor's Park

Freeport Jubilee to Draw Crowds and Notables

The Freeport Saengerbund jubilee site plans ample seating and amphitheatre use to accommodate visitors from DuBuque Elgin Chicago and Wisconsin. Prof Theo Trost directs a large chorus with soloists Mrs Wally Herbert Vizay and Herman Kurtzitsch. A fireworks finale and ball game are slated across two days with a Grand Jubilee Marelli dedicated to Trost by composer Gabriel Katzenberger.

Dubuque Elgin Chicago Wisconsin Freeport Saengerbund Theo. H. Trost Trost Wally Herbert Vizay Herman Kurtzitsch Milwaukee Fortis Ory Lestra Freeport Marelli Prof Cabriel Katzenberger

Exciting Oshkosh Game Adds to Week of Baseball

Yesterday's second Oshkosh series game drew big crowds in Freeport and Green Bay. Easton starred with a strong pitching effort and Graves provided key hits as Oshkosh held off a late surge by Freeport, finishing with a narrow victory amid sharp fielding and tense innings.

Freeport Oshkosh, Ie Wausau Green Bay LaCrosse, & Reloit Ll

A Fearful Fate and Piles Cure Claim

A Masonville man writes that Kucklen's Arnica Salve cures Blind Bleeding Itching and Protruding Piles and calls it the best. Also advertised 35 cents at Joseph Emmert's drugstore with mentions of piano tuner P. J. Burdett and Brown & Dollmeyers. The notice invites readers to use the Journal's want column.

Harry Colson Masonville

Freeport Reaches Major League Level Amid Trade Talk

Freeport stacks up against the country’s top club in league leader scores, ranking third in percentage. Fans fear big clubs may lure two Freeport players with a potential sale, as the local organization seeks funds. Reports also note action from LaCrosse and Beloit games with players Olson Dodges and Mohr Sitti.

Freeport Nick Malvern Banch Pretzelville

Innovation fountain installed at Solt’s Chocolate Shop

Solt’s Chocolate Shop installed the Innovation soda fountain, a mahogany and onyx front display with Tiffany glass globe. The sanitary unit uses glass syrup dispensers and a hand lift to measure exact amounts, enabling face to face service and rapid dispensing. The fountain operates now with an opening set for Wednesday and Thursday next week.

Sot’s Chocolate Shop Solt’s Chocolate Shop I, Solt Tiffany

Cure Through Electric Bitters Praised by Harper Resident

Geo Wo Hoffman of Harper Washington writes of seven years of stomach and liver trouble that Electric Bitters cured. He recommends the remedy, praising its efficacy and stating he will not be without it. Sold under guarantee by Joseph Emmert, at 50 cents a bottle. Try them today.

Geo Wo Hoffman Harper, Wash Joseph Emmert

Unreadable Fruit Mention Sparks Garden Note

Fragmentary note describes cherries and aloe with references to ripeness and care. Mentions a phone number 824 and evening context. Content is garbled and lacks coherent events or identities.

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