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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1905
Page
2
The label credits the Freeport Journal for employing union labor in its mechanical departments as recognition by the International Typo- Taphical Union.
Movements of Freeport people and their friends are listed with travel to Chicago Beloit Rockford Canton and other cities. Names include Adam Wilkey Edwin Hall O E Rosenstiel Mrs Fager Frank Barron J Murphy Mrs J W Wirich and many more visiting relatives attending funerals or summer trips.
The Freeport National drum corps will meet this evening at six o'clock at the City hall. Yesterday at the Trinity Sunday school picnic the juniors defeated the married men in a baseball game by a score of 23 to 0. Miss Irene Oleson of Rockford sister of Conductor Knodle who was operated on at the White sanitaria is doing very nicely. The advertising car of Gentry Bros dog and pony show is here today advertising the Sonemration of the show here Friday July 17. Tuesday July 4 the Silver Creek Reformed church on the State road will have its annual picnic in Mapes grove. The grove is about three and a half miles northeast of the city. Rev P Traeger invites all who can to attend.
Prelimin ary hearing for James Maher reveals confessions tying Homan to the Bangasser and Hoebel robberies. Chief Sweeney doubts Homan’s guilt but Maher’s plan and offer to flee emerge as key factors shaping tomorrow’s grand jury hearing.
A large reception hosted by Mrs G Wagner and Mrs W M Gibler at 59 Hardin Street drew 150 guests from 2 to 6 pm with help from Mrs Porter Mrs Harpster and Miss Minnie Gransden. Pink and white decor with sweet peas and ferns complemented refreshments by several hostesses and helpers. Nearby reunions featured Winters family members in Orangeville and plans to make annual gatherings. Emma May Hineline and Owen Clark wed in Sherwood NC and plan Yellowstone trip. The German club marked Mrs Schneider's birthday with gifts and a dinner. An 8 pm marriage of Miss Iveane Aue and Henry Ponting was set at St Joseph’s. Charles Dorris and Miss Maury Neihus wed in Madison. Mrs Alice Towsloe hosted a small party. Mattie Wilson planned Stephenson Street visits. St Chevelia choir served ice cream social at St Jus hall with a guessing contest won by Miss Eadith Kleckner.
A Champaign leading druggist reports Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as the best selling patent medicine on shelves and the largest seller he has ever had. It is offered for sale by H. J. Moogk and Wm. F. Jungkunz.
Yesterday Beloit defeated Freeport 6 to 1 as Green Bay routed Wausau 63 to 1 and La Crosse soared 15 to Oshkosh. Mohr and Buckwater starred for Beloit while Easton Karnell led Freeport before an injury sidelined their catcher. Klock showcased a risky stop on a hard bounder, becoming the talk of the diamond.
June 27 report from La Crosse notes La Crosse defeated Oshkosh 15 to 1 after Oshkosh committed ten errors. Green Bay beat Wausau 8 to 1 in Green Bay. Updates include new pitchers for Freeport and Beloit injuries, and management letters regarding player moves.
Beloit and LaCrosse negotiated a multi player trade. Reimesey and Ikraner of LaCrosse moved to Beloit for Voigt who has been a strong performer for Beloit. Hop kins of Oshkosh also joined Beloit and is debuting in the Freeport series, amid shifting rosters and growing concern.
In a busy season update President Powers Coming and President John Powers note personnel changes across several league teams. The Freeport display sparked reassignments and a push for strong performance as the series with La Crosse approaches this Fourth of July period.
Dalyard announces an open date and arrangements for a game at Pecatonica with the Pecatonica team hosting. The home club has organized scheduling details and awaits opponent confirmation.
Former Alderman George B. White of First Ward now resides in Manhattan Montana writes the JourRNAL about excellent weather. He notes abundant rain and crops, planning three hay crops totaling around three hundred tons, with oats and wheat in fine condition. He operates a hotel and a ranch six miles east of town.
Reports from Cedarville and nearby towns recount community news and events. Dr Hoag returns from Chicago as Free Methodist Camp meets planned at Ridott August 1–8, with church gatherings and Sunday outings noted. Weather described as typical California heat damp cool, local visits and picnics, new orchestra at Presbyterian service, and various residents traveling, visiting, or celebrating in Freeport Pecatonica Rockford and Orangeville. The item also mentions local business and farm updates, school graduation notes, and a health ad for Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea.
For Sale or Exchange my stock of confectionery and fixtures including soda fountain shaw oases chairs tables stoves and more will take city horse or buggy as part of the deal T O Shayfer 173 Van Buren St 637d Law
The jubilee edition lasts sixty four pages with many illustrations and press notices of the Saengerbund celebration planned for July 3 and 4. Bertha Lincoln-Heustis joined Col. Merry's party on a south tour with Gov. Shaw and wife, visiting Vicksburg Memphis and New Orleans. she sang at several cities upon request and impressed many. President Roosevelt, visiting in 1903, heard of her singing and invited her to perform in his city, praising the acclaim. Milwaukee Journal notes Mr Kurtz as a capable singer in a later mention.
A 64 page publication by W H Wagner & Sons at Taylor's Park highlights the Freeport Saengerbund history in German and English with street views and business images. It features half tone portraits of the jubilee chorus officers soloists and directors and carries extensive advertising from local merchants. Press notices praise Bach's orchestra and soloists led by Mrs Wally Heiber Vizay Mrs Bertha Digeott Heuatis and Herman Kurtzitsch.
The ad warns of malaria symptoms and promotes Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a stomach remedy while mentioning pure blood and treatment. It lists sales by H J Moogh and Wm PR Jungkunz, and adds a summer piano and violin program at the Conservatory of Music with beginner incentives. Also notes family washing service at 420 Bonfire street and a jokey phone gag.
A well kept corner house at Locust and Pleasant streets is offered by its owner Mrs Otto Schulte. The property is described as complete and up to date though priced to move quickly as an investment class value. Inquiries are invited promptly.
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