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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1905
Page
2
The Freeport Journal receives an awards label from the International Typo- Graphices Union in recognition of employing union labor in its mechanical departments.
A roundup of local people traveling to Chicago and elsewhere, visiting relatives, and taking summer trips. Alderman Hill and others are in Chicago or Freeport for meetings or visits. Families like the Brubaker and Lapp clans, and guests like Miss Clara Iraker and Miss Minnie Seide travel for summer stays and reunions.
The first quarterly meeting of the present conference year will be held at Trinity church this Sabbath led by Rev. C. G. Anangst. Services at 7:45 with a 7:30 teacher’s meeting, followed by quarterly conference. All conference members are urged to attend. Also on the program a Henny Band concert at Taylor's park and a Bricklayers union meeting this evening. Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea advertises relief for stomach and urinary ailments at 85 cents.
Prominent Freeport and Orangeville residents wed in two ceremonies. Bertha Rawileish and Frederick Schimmelpfenning tied the knot at the Rawleigh home with relatives present. Inez Runkle and John Poelman married in Orangeville with attendants and a Rockford home as their future address.
CG Harden wins one hand prize. A party honors Miss Tong of Shelton visiting her uncle Jacob Derstine. Miss Tong, an excellent pianist, performed fine selections with Mrs O D Emrick and Mrs P Barrett of Rockford present. Oliver Dohner weds Tda Marton at Embury parsonage. best wishes pour in from Amboy. Social notes mention Mrs George Truesdell hosting, and Miss Helen Head hosting a dinner.
A new Woodmen of the World camp named Stephenson camp is formed in Freeport by Jaskalek and Simmons. Officers include Consul commander Wat. Dunlap and Lieut Adviser I. K. Bruce. The order, 15 years established, has 425000 members and vast funds, with headquarters in Omaha. Next Stephenson camp meeting set for Thursday evening July 6.
A Ridott farmer named Blakeway faced a dramatic runaway when a stranger tied his team to Blakeway’s wagon outside Hofmann Buss hardware. While Blakeway unhooked the other team, his horses bolted, tearing along Galena Street, circling Locust Street, and crashing to stop before a brick pile in front of the Kuehner building.
A list of individuals authorized to wed includes James G. Zolliger of Freeport Leena Thompson of Freeport Edward Mosher of Madison Margaret Roberts of Madigan Oliver Dehner of Amboy and Ida Marton of Amboy.
Articles filed in circuit clerk office establish the American Incubator company capital stock at 10000 dollars. Incorporators listed are J W Miller JD, R Zipf and S Ridgway.
Ald G. W. Hookhausen and Ald H. F. P. Dorman unveiled two new two seater automobiles. The cars arrived today from Moline and were tested on city streets in the latest design.
J. H. Schermerhorn, held in county jail for several months on wire desertion charges, was released today after posting a personal bond. He agreed to provide his wife with $5 weekly.
A special communication of Ex celsior lodge of Masons will be held this evening at 7 o clock sharp for the conferring of degrees.
The June term of the circuit court will adjourn today for the term. Mrs Nellie Kennedy was granted a divorce from Michael Kennedy.
Mrs W H Meyer and family express gratitude to neighbors and friends for kindness and assistance during their recent bereavement.
A Masonville Indiana man, Harry Colson, writes of the terrible torture of piles and endorses Bucklen's Arnica Salve as the best cure. He claims it heals blind, bleeding, itching, and protruding piles and also aids cuts, burns, and injuries. Sold by Joseph Emmert, druggist, for 25 cents.
Freeport prepares a fifty year jubilee celebration with decorating drives on Monday and Tuesday, a Monday parade past the courthouse, and a Fourth of July program featuring Bach's band Milwaukee, festival chorus, and visiting singing societies. Hosts will provide meals at no cost and lodging with hundreds of cots. Performances include Mrs. Heiber-Vizay and Mr. Kurtzitsch with praise from Kansas City Times, Dubuque Herald, and Milwaukee Sentinel for the music program and soloists.
Freeport Railway Light and Power Co shares holders met Thursday and elected directors H H Antrim Fred Dorman W N Conkrite W J Smith H M Byllesby W B Breed and A J Goddard. Officers chosen for the year are A J Goddard president Fred Dorman vice president W N Cronkile secretary and W J Smith treasurer. A resolution to spend 35000 to 40000 on improvements will extend service and expand the system.
Police chiefs discuss a suspect linked to the Burrell residence burglary. A Bloomington man, P. J. Gallegan alias Tom Campbell, was arrested for vagrancy after a May 31 note described one of two robbers. The other partner fled, and authorities pursue the remaining suspect, with July 4 as a planned follow up.
Moses Thomas died suddenly Wednesday morning at Passavant hospital in Chicago from heart failure. He ran a large barber shop in Chicago and survived by his wife and one daughter. The remains will arrive in time for a funeral at 2 PM tomorrow from his mother-in-law Mrs Dora Nitzel’s home at 49 Winneshiek Street, with Rev Ernst Traeger officiating. Interment will be in the city cemetery.
A group of lawyers recall the saddest court scene a divorce trial with children watching their parents quarrel and part. The article traces court Jews as official lenders in Europe to Napoleon era, noting their limited rights and the Rothschilds connection and the rise of international finance.
The banshee is the domestic ghost tied to certain Irish and Highland households, famed for attending deaths and protecting the family. In folklore she appears as a wee old woman with a long hood, weeping and waiting, while the comb incident echoes the Lorelei legend of song and sorrow.
Malyen pitched his usual game for Beloit in a two day series win over Beloit’s Beloiters despite weak attendance. Wieck’s steady singles and smart base running backed 12 team hits as Beloit trimmed Aiken 8 to 6 in yesterday’s action. Luke returns today to finish the set with Malyen again on the mound amid light crowds and the manager’s pride.
At Green Bay Wisconsin on June 29 Green Bay broke a tie in the eleventh when Schulkowski and Seilers followed by two-baggers in succession drove in the deciding runs. Final score details are unclear due to damaged text but Green Bay edged the opposition in a late rally.
In LaCrosse Wisconsin on June 20 Warner allowed three hits and Oshkosh made two errors to hand LaCrosse the win. The four game series ended tied at two wins each with a 0 4 final score. Dish Ob Batteries Hawley and Dodge, Warner and Moore were noted in the box.
The Rockford Drexels, leaders of the City League, arranged a Sunday game at Taylor's Park in Freeport against the local league team on July 16. Freeport, noted as winners, will face a strong Rockford side after a letter was sent to President Comings of the Rockford City League.
The Chicago Union C Giants defeated the Galena Independents 11 to 0 in a rain affected contest. Cooyer made a one handed running catch as the visitors claimed Galena are the league’s fastest team this season.
A health tip outlines malaria symptoms including fever chills back ache and flushed face urging prompt treatment. It attributes recovery to pure blood via a healthy stomach and promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a stomach remedy and gentle laxative sold by H J Moogs and W F Jungkunz.
The Freeport College of Commerce ends a successful year amid rising demand for office help. Enrolment from multiple states increased after consolidation with another college. A new catalogue outlines courses and benefits, with graduates listed and many securing positions before course completion.
An explanation of tax sales in Stephenson County describes bidding on percentages, redemption timelines, and the process. It notes buyers are investors, not land seekers, and outlines costs to redeem, including interest, penalties, and recording fees.
Rev. O. D. Moors of Harpersville New York recounts suffering from a persistent cough after a grip that left him sleep sitting up. He credits Dr King's New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds with curing his cough and saving him from consumption. Sold at Joseph Emmert's druggist price 50 cents and 1.00 dollars with a guaranteed trial bottle free.
A complete up to date home belonging to Mrs Otto Schulte stands at Locust and Pleasant corners. The owners say the price will sell the property faster than its actual value and invite inquiries at once. C C F Hildreth has the notice.
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