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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1906
Page
2
A fragmented newspaper snippet from June 28 1906 shows pricing for a weekly delivery at 5.00 per week by carrier or mail. The text includes fragments of a sale or subscription offer with a quoted price and date.
A label issued to the Freeport Journal by the International Typographical Union in recognition of labor in its mechanical departments. The badge acknowledges union employment practices and professional standards within the publication.
Local column lists numerous morning travelers and visitors to Freeport from Chicago Monroe Milwaukee and New York. Names include Mrs J M Bailey Frenny Temple Miss Etta Smith Miss Katherine Pandow and Mrs Samuel Gompf with trips to Chicago Dixon Champaign and Rockford. social visits noted with relatives and friends.
Freeport Camp of Woodmen meets this evening. John Lebkit’s assault case to be heard at police court 7 pm. B Y P A missionary committee meeting postponed due to rain. Woman’s Society meets Friday June 29 at 3 pm with Mrs. Wentz leading. Prayer meeting tonight at 7 30. Pastor G Anangst to preach Friday at Trinity United Evangelical Church prep for next Sunday yard’s supper. Newly inverted and all interested friends invited.
A terse fragmentary piece mentions dance and bere in a cryptic order. It appears as OCR garble with unclear names and actions leaving the core event ambiguous and unreadable.
Freeport weighs leaving the league amid salary limit disputes with La Crosse. Reports say talks focus on raising pay to about 1100 while denying other clubs’ accusations. Independent ball plans include out of town games and an interurban league with Rockford Beloit Janesville Belvidere, aiming to boost gate receipts and stability.
Suspicion grows that Freeport cannot win the pennant against five Wisconsin towns. Freeporters accuse league wrongdoing and threaten withdrawal if issues aren’t resolved. The city has supported the league with strong attendances, risking a league collapse if forced to leave.
William J. O Rourke resigns as president of the Oshkosh Baseball Association at a Tuesday board meeting. H C Danforth succeeds him, saying he will promote the team and hopes to boost Oshkosh's standing in the state league pennant race. He hints at changes in policy and team conduct to improve baseball in Oshkosh.
The Green Bay squad reached at 9 o clock from Monroe after a 14 to 4 win over Monroe’s independent team yesterday. Charles, an Indian pitcher, rejoined and is described as a whirlwind on the mound. The four game series opens today at the park with La Crosse visiting July 3 4 and 5 two games on the 4th.
A wealthy farmer near McConnell reported the loss of sixty dollars. His brother in law, visiting from the farm, was arrested in Winslow after suspicion fell on him and forty five dollars was found on his person. He had spent the rest on a spree and new shoes and a hat. The prisoner was brought back to McConnell for trial today.
Mrs A Roberts of Lincoln Boulevard West Freeport died last night at 10 30 after a two year illness. Born May 29 1847 in Clinton County Pennsylvania she moved to Freeport in 1853 married March 29 1899 to Mr Roberts they had no children. Sister and brother details given. Funeral from Lincoln Boulevard residence tomorrow at 2 30 led by Rev C W McCaskill.
A meeting this evening at 7 o clock in the YMCA association parlors invites all young men interested in forming an outing club. Several business men and clerks have joined already. The club plans weekly outings and a first excursion is set for next week.
Rev C J Price arrives home from Savanna and will lead the prayer and covenant meeting at the Baptist church this evening. The ordinance of baptism will be administered. Those wishing to unite are invited. Miss Stella Rayon of Henzada Burma will describe experiences related to Alice Ford Harper in Moulmein and plans to return to Burma in October.
A diamond medal to be awarded at the W. C. Tf. U. oratorical contest at the Chautauqua is currently on display at Epirick's jewelry store, inviting public view.
A Freeport letter-writer defends Frank O Lowden against Landon’s accusations after a court house square speech. The author recalls Lowden’s rural upbringing, farm work, teaching, and legal rise in Chicago, praising his integrity, public service, and opposition to corporate rebates. He stresses Lowden’s commitment to education, reform causes, and farming roots, concluding with strong support for his congressional bid.
A trained nurse extols Grape-Nuts as delicately palatable and adaptable for the sick and aged. She describes a nourishing recipe using soaked Grape-Nuts, egg white, and fruit juice, and cites her physician husband and the product’s branding. The claim promises relief in stomach trouble and nerve weakness, urging a ten day trial and referring readers to The Road to Wellville.
The Christian Endeavor society will host an Experience Social tomorrow evening inviting all. Members who earned a dollar to aid the church debt pledge will share their experiences. Music by Miss Hunt with solos by Mrs. Dr. Shelp and Mrs. Chas. Meyer. Refreshments served.
Hoine and son operate a first class market offering all essentials. They emphasize housemade sausage and distinct specialties. Lichutenberger & Son advertise at 125 Galeda Street, listing contact Phones 229 for orders.
Property on Carroll Street offered for sale with flexible terms, Shawnee or any shape to suit the purchaser. Signed by H. DeJongh. Date June 26.
A terse note notes a mercerized soft material and a 260 size negligee available at the E and W store locations. It appears to be a brief classified item or price inquiry from a historical page segment.
John S Harper veteran editor born 1832 in Maysville Kentucky shaped early Illinois journalism. He started more than a hundred papers and named 156 titles across Illinois Iowa Wisconsin Missouri Indiana and Kentucky while living in Mt Carroll Freeport Leroy and other towns. He recalls Prentice and printers life, and remains justice of the peace in Leroy with a long career of publishing across many states.
Dramatic Order Knights of Jericho Hassan Lodge meets Friday evening in Lexington hall to prepare for the fall ceremonial. All officers urged to be present promptly at o'clock as the ceremony will be exemplified. KE D Allangton, Royal Vizier.
A large group from Division No. 290 Auxiliary to the Biof L EB visited Rockford today for a day of picnicking. A special coach accompanied the train No. 32 which departed at nine this morning to ensure convenient transportation for all attendees.
A claim for Electric Bitters as a universal remedy is cited from 9 A Brown of Bennettsville South Carolina noting his wife recovered from long dyspepsia and a torpid liver. The text also lists cures for chills fever malaria biliousness back and kidney and bladder issues with a 60 cent price and Jos Emmert as vendor.
The committee on buildings and grounds of school district No 146 in Freeport Illinois invites sealed bids for tearing down and removing the frame annex to the Third Ward School. Bids may cover the building and foundation or each separately. bids due July 6 1906, committee reserves right to reject any or all bids. June 26 1906.
White Season sale offers closeout deals on waists and suits. Waist specials drop from 89c to 89c for certain white waist styles while white shirts and various suits see deep reductions. Located at Ladies' Clothiers, 103 Galena St.
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