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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1906
Page
5
A garbled OCR fragment mentions a MET station or event and intense emotion. The readable bits suggest a story about performance or achievement, with damaged quotes indicating praise or surprise. Specific names, dates, or places are absent or unclear.
A Molifie Dispatch report notes that McKinney faces a single year between elections and will need about thirteen hundred petition names to secure his induction. The piece reflects on a century of district turnover where three Congresswomen died, prompting successors in nearby districts.
Robert Burns argues that honest worth exceeds rank and wealth. He blasts aristocratic show and praises simple dignity, urging that common virtue outvalues titles and gold in a changing world.
The Streator Free Press notes Chicago newspapers, long critics of Yates, are now supporting him for the Senate to aid Denen’s bid for the presidency. The papers, once condemned as a trust press for misrepresentation, align to back Denen while pressuring Yates to endorse the nomination and his own henchmen.
The Cleveland Leader highlights insurance statistics showing 1904 fire deaths at about 7000 across the United States and Canada, with daily deaths near nineteen. It notes rising fire fatalities, $25 yearly per family lost in property, and $1 billion in six years, urging noncombustible buildings and better fire protection.
The district unites behind Frank O. Lowden for Representative Hitt's seat, praising his past service and suitability. Whiteside, though not yet honored, supports London with strong backing, while loyalty and campaign standing shape the voting posture.
A year or two after McKinley began practicing law he distinguished himself in a moot court or courtroom setting, showing quick legal reasoning and firm stance on cases. The note highlights his early public stirring and reputation before his ascent to national leadership.
In a courtroom skit McKinley defends a surgeon accused of deforming a leg. During cross examination he compels the plaintiff to reveal the other leg is even more crooked. He then moves to dismiss the case and jokes the plaintiff should have the other leg broken and reset by the surgeon.
A historical portrait traces a lawyer who started with a five dollar fee before a justice of the peace and rose to five thousand before the state Supreme Court. Lincoln serves as exemplar, praised for industry patience frankness and ethical steadiness guiding clients away from weak cases. He eschews tricks of the trade and refuses to take cases he cannot defend with justice. He once advised a man seeking a legal win that gaining money by distressing others would not be his path. Even in earlier storekeeping days he closed shop to make amends for a tea misweighing incident.
A series of clipped exchanges feature a patient doctor billing concerns a wolf's dismissal of danger a servant praised for twenty five years a confession of love a humorous misstatement about trousers a car owner noting upkeep costs and a train station diner where patrons joke about corpse relatives and body snatchers
The Burlington Hawkeye notes with regret the retirement announced by Congressman Robert R. Hitt of Illinois thirteenth district due to ill health. Once a strong, influential figure, Hitt may take the ambassadorial post to Paris succeeding Robert S. McCormick, leaving a political gap as he steps from Congress.
Speculation on who might replace Mr. Hitt in Congress centers on Burlington and Frank C. Lowden. Lowden, who was educated locally and knows the hills and hollows of the area, is mentioned as the most probable to take Hitt's place if retirement occurs. The piece asserts Hitt would be well served by a capable successor with strong international law expertise.
Two young newsboys visited Registrar Goodsped at the University of Chicago and left a five dollar bill to aid the planned library memorial for William Rainey Harper. The gesture honors Harper’s kindness when he sheltered the boys years earlier after they were turned away by a groundskeeper while trying to sell papers, illustrating gratitude beyond cynical definitions.
A recital at First M E Church next Tuesday begins at eight o'clock with performers Maude Fenlon Bollman soprano F J Burdett and Charles W Sawyer organists Lila Lund accompanist. Program includes classical arias piano solos and vocal ensembles. Concert begins promptly at eight with no reserved seats and admission of 50 cents.
Seven year old Herman Koehler, a Chicago newsboy, was handed a five dollar bill today at noon by a stranger who bought his paper for a penny. The surprised boy, son of letter carrier William W. Koehler, will add the windfall to his growing savings of more than eight dollars he has saved this fall and winter.
Mrs D A Jaeger of 208 Van Buren street endorses Egg-O-See as the best cereal she ever tasted. She notes its crisp whole wheat flavor, appealing appearance, and health benefits, saying customers in her neighborhood are learning of its merits and sales are rising steadily.
Hon. W. A. Brubaker will address a mass meeting at the court house tonight. He is witty entertaining and eloquent. He will be sure to lease and instruct. Don't fail to hear him. Admission free.
W H Brown of Pittsfield Vermont endorses Dr Kings New Life Pills as excellent after a pension. He says they keep his family in splendid health and grant quick relief for headache constipation and biliousness. 25 cents. Guaranteed at Joseph Emert's drug store.
Sister Mary Ottilie mother superior of St Vincent's orphanage died suddenly at 7 pm following a cerebral hemorrhage after an afternoon of sewing for the children. Born Feb 1850 in Gaengelbach Baden Germany she came to America in 1876 and served in Joliet and Freeport before eleven years leading the orphanage. She aided Father Kalvelage and helped secure the Bergman residence for the institution and was key to its financial stability. Funeral set for Tuesday at 9 am from St Joseph's church with interment in St Joseph's Cemetery.
William Reamer of the Vine and Fruit streets corner died yesterday afternoon at 4 15 at St Francis hospital after a short illness of typhoid fever. He came here a year ago from Dubuque Ta and had worked as a laborer. His wife survives. Funeral set for Monday morning.
Tomorrow afternoon at the YMCA men of Freeport are urged to attend Mr Price’s lecture on the great passion play Oberammergau. Oped music will be rendered by the Baptist male chorus and prompt arrival is requested to avoid entering after lights are out.
Andrew Carnegie proposes a $12,500 free public library for Galena with the city responsible for annual maintenance of at least $1,260 and a suitable site. The offer is under consideration by Galena authorities.
The First M E Epworth league service tomorrow evening at 6 30 will be led by Mrs H H Antrim Miss Taylor will sing The Promise of Life You are cordially invited to attend These meetings are always well attended and are full of life and interest Come
Rev. W. L. Rutherford, popular Lutheran pastor from Dixon, is in the city over Sunday and will occupy the pulpit at the English Lutheran church both morning and evening in exchange with Pastor Thrall.
Local announcement notes a public event at Lexington Hall on Wednesday March 7 featuring Joe Fifers Dancing School and its official proceedings starting at 3 indicating a community cultural event with possible instruction and showcases.
A long list of Sunday and weekday church services across Freeport including Grace Episcopal First Baptist and other denominations. Details cover sermon times, holy communion, Sunday school, Epworth and Y P C U activities, choir concerts, and special events with pastors and leaders named.
Mary H Walters of Columbus Ohio describes a stomach weakened by drugs and nerve impairment leaving her unable to eat or sleep. After trying Electric Bitters she reports immediate improvement and a complete cure, praised as the best health tonic on earth guaranteed by druggist Joseph Emmert.
Stephenson county farmers may organize a local union to cooperate with city unions for mutual protection and to patronize business houses favorable to organized labor. The move, led by Freeport's Trades and Labor council, aims to unite farmers and workers for better prices and conditions while opposing sales restrictions on meat. A label league and active campaign are planned with the union affiliating to the American Federation of Labor.
Elder J. H. Moore of Elgin will preach at the Brethren church in Louisa tomorrow. Misa Gertrude Overstreet returned from Rockford to spend Sunday. Mrs. Alice Wasson visited Freeport. Mrs. Arthur Brayton left Mt. Morris after visiting her mother Mrs. Ambrose Buss. Mrs. D. W. Hayes heads to Chicago for a two week visit. Mrs. Anna Stamm and grandson travel to Freeport to see Harry Dorman and wife.
The ladies of the Maccabees host a card party in their hall above the State bank on Monday afternoon. Meet at 2 o'clock and begin cards at 2:30 sharp. Admission is 10 cents. Public is invited.
Miss Ruth Lapp returns from Eleroy Joe Benston visits Baileyville G B Turneaure to Polo E G Mallory at Forreston Fern Huenkemeier to Chicago Fred Holtsman of Peoria on business Mrs Elizabeth Stahl guest of Lena relatives L W Breau to Forreston Bessie Heaser guest of relatives Dr Ralph Graham back from St Louis C W Vail to Chicago Nellie Morgan returns to Bushnell Clara and Elizabeth Dorman visit Polo C E DeButts back to Pontiac funeral of Mrs Poffenberger I C Welty returns from Nevada Clara Arndt goes to Cl spring millinery Hazel Evans and Smith visit Beloit R Petrie and son Ro to Aurora Marie H Brehm in Galena en route to Chicago Mrs M Middlehauf Marshaltown funeral visit Betsy Lockard and daughter Anapolis Abies morning R W Barnes returns from Pittsburg funeral of Mrs Newcomer plus visits in Pennsylvan ia
County Superintendent of Schools J. C. Wilcox died at his home in Scales Mound after a brief illness. He had been under strain from his wife’s long illness, whose death occurred on February 10. The community learns of his passing with regret.
Experiencing a gathering titled the Comforting circle of Bauhtars will meet at 3 30 with all members expected to attend. Details remain unclear in the fragment but indicate a routine organizational meeting and attendance emphasis.
An early health column discusses animal and human respiration, noting the Ia as the strongest animal of its size with the largest lungs. The piece links large lung capacity to breathing practices and personal health, citing Mr Stephens of Port Willian and a testimonial about three bottles of Dr New Discovery curing a two year ailment.
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