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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1906
Page
4
A garbled OCR fragment mentions a Freeport label and an International organization recognizing union labor in its technical departments. Details are unclear due to corruption but indicate a labor and labeling context tied to an international union standard. The exact entities and actions remain uncertain.
Several candidates in Stephenson County declare for Republican primaries. B G Cooper Thomas O Shaffer M G Wirling announce for County Treasurer. Sheriff hopefuls include Everolmson Brubaker Oann J Mason Fo and J Mason Fo lists.
A fragment shows candidates announcing bids for general assembly in Illinois. William W. Krape and J. J. Shaffer announce under party guidance for the Twelfth Senatorial district and statewide House seats. Henry Ritzman seeks county superintendent of schools in the Republican primary context.
A formal notice announces FRANK F. PICKARD seeking the position of tax collector for Freeport. The candidate states his intent and submits his candidacy for the town election.
County clerk candidate S. M. Malnix announces for the county clerk post in Stephenson County, pending Republican primary decision. The notice references parallel names and party process with F. C. Held listed in the material.
The nomination for Supervisor of Freéport is subject to the decision of the Democratic primaries. John Bauscher Jr. is named in the nomination listing.
The Stephenson County Republican Central Committee calls a county convention to meet May 3 196 at 2 p m in Freeport to select delegates for the State and Congressional conventions and nominate county officers including judge clerk treasurer sheriff and superintendent of schools The primary for these nominations will be April 3 1908 from noon to 7 p m In addition the convention will determine the delegate allotment based on votes for Republican electors in 1904 with 244 total delegates allocated among townships and precincts.
Mary H Walters of Columbus Ohio suffered severe weakness from alleged drugging and failing appetite. She credits Bleck the Bitters with immediate improvement and a claimed complete cure. Advertises 50 cents with guarantee by druggist Joseph Emmert.
A Freeport shop invites all housekeepers to visit and enjoy a cup of Bell Coffee. A coffee instructor will be present Thursday and Friday afternoons to teach preparing good coffee and tea. Souvenir given to each lady.
A fragmented line notes a dancing school activity on a Wednesday, with unclear details. The readable portion mentions a dance program or class, but specifics such as time, location, or participants are not provided.
The Freeport housing market tightens as flats and dwellings rise to meet rent demand. Builders plan new modern homes, store rooms, and scattered developments in Arcade Organ and Shoe Factory zones. Renters flock to modern houses priced up to 36 dollars monthly. owners push price and occupancy ahead of spring.
Richard Holder, formerly of this city and recently assistant general freight agent for the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad, resigns to take charge of all the company properties. His new headquarters will be in Portland, Oregon, managing the railroad’s western holdings. Holders friends here are pleased by the promotion.
Attendees are invited to visit the Bell show this Friday and again later, with a souvenir promised to each lady. The notice mentions Neel & Brokhausen as organizers or sponsors and emphasizes attendance and potential rewards.
Prof Willett draws record attendance with engaging talks in Freeport praising his diction and personality. He plans a January trip to Egypt and Palestine with students while next week’s lecture covers The Teachings of Jesus, highlighting his Holy Land study.
Two Chicago teams arrive tomorrow Hyde Park High girls and Oak Park boys champions of Illinois both set for games at the Y M C A. The girls will challenge Freeport High school while Oak Park seeks another win after a 106 to 21 practice rout of the second High school team. Oak Park must play from start to finish in a hotly contested matchup.
The column lists many residents traveling for business or visiting friends. Names include F J Kunz, Mrs H H Antrim, Edward Spear, Mrs S Seifert, Judge O E Heard, Miss Mary Gaffney, Raymond Metcalf, J B Gaffney, Fred Kunz, J U G club, J G Leckley, Mr and Mrs J C Gilbert, Mrs H Hoehn, Edward Rubendell, Mrs E Schildburg, Rev Charles Gage, Miss Clara Goldsmith, M J Rodearmel, Mrs M B Humphry. Places mentioned include Chicago Dixon Forreston Lena Freeport Mendota Rock Falls Monmouth Warren Denver Minneapolis Florence Cedarville and Stover Manufacturing Co. The note also references relatives, guests, and business visits among local residents.
The funeral for the late Mrs. Bernard Coyle will begin at 9 o'clock at her Shawnee street residence then move to St Mary's church for a 9:30 service tomorrow. Rev. Father Croke will officiate and interment follows at St Mary's cemetery.
Fragmentary obituary notes list Fred H. Death Eleroy Emeline Hutmacher Ed Elmer J. Fisher of Rock Grove Lena Morton and others with unclear spellings and affiliations. The legible items indicate a roll of deceased or bereavement notices in a community column.
Local residents push for the Canaries to visit Freeport as part of a plan to boost community ties and attract visitors, with organizers highlighting potential tourism and cultural exchange benefits.
W H Brown of Pittsfeld Vermont says Dr King's New Life Pills are second only to a pension for health. They keep my family in splendid health. Quick relief for headache constipation and biliousness. 25 cents guaranteed at Joseph Emmert's drug store.
A Princeton audience of 3500 men gathered at Rev William Sunday’s evangelistic meeting. The Princeton Republican issues a special edition recapping his work there. Sunday’s sermon urged men to confess Christ, forsake sin, and join the church, citing Joshua and stories of Stephen and Moody to stress personal responsibility and salvation.
Miss Gertrude Winters has accepted a position as tailoress at Jourden and Stukenberg. Miss Josephine Ryan of Argyle underwent an appendectomy at St Francis Hospital performed by Drs Peck and Voigt. The advisory board of First Baptist will revise church membership lists this evening and hold midweek conference. United Workers of Second Presbyterian plan an officers election gathering Friday at 8 with tea served 5:30 to 7. All invited.
Sterling aims to host the annual Knights of the Globe picnic for Ill inois and Eastern Iowa contesting with Freeport. Sterling Garrison 253 members stand equal to Freeport, potentially drawing 15,000 visitors. About 500 is needed for advertising. local backers include John Oaken M C Wharfield and S S Pauley.
The Chief of Police declares all loafers and vagabonds must labor at the city stone pile or be arrested. Police are instructed to target anyone with no visible means of support who loiters on street corners.
Andrew Harper of Eleroy, freed from Watertown insane asylum months ago, was taken into custody yesterday by Sheriff McCool. His condition has deteriorated since return and he will be recommitted to the asylum.
The Mystic Workers elected delegates to the state convention to be held in Peoria on June 1. Elected were OD J. Leonhardt and N F Keeler with alternates W W Young and John Bamberger.
A short verse by Joseph Emmert urges daily smiles from morning to night. It promotes positive outlook and simple joy through routine tiny acts like sipping Rocky Mountain Tea. The piece reads like a doily note or a friendly quatrain.
At a Stephenson County meeting the Fish and Game Protective Association reported 91 paid members and 110 signers awaiting dues, totaling 201. Members approved lowering annual dues to 50 cents and authorized 1,000 membership cards. Secretary Harden said a state charter will arrive soon to empower prosecution under game and fish laws. The club plans a permanent meeting place and next gathering is the last Wednesday in March.
Bargains offered for the next twenty days include ladies and children's rubbers at lie per pair, tags and games at all prices, and wall paper stock at about half price. Numerous other lines of goods to be sold out at greatly reduced prices. RiLtey and Wheat.
Sealed proposals for village lighting will be received by the West Freeport village clerk until 6 pm March 16 1906. Contracts cover five years from May 1 1906 to May 1 1911 with all night service. Bids for 2000 candle power street lights and 60 candle power gas or incandescent lights must state lamp make and description. A $6500 certified check accompanies each bid, with bond of $3000 required after award. default within 30 days forfeits the bid. The village reserves right to reject all bids. L A Brigham Village Clerk. March 1906.
The island thrives as crops prosper and health improves under sanitary reforms. A rising death rate drop and increased longevity accompany better living standards. Americans see business growth as tourism and permanent settlement draw many visitors and investors worldwide.
Mrs. Ofa A. Stephens of Port Williams CO credits three bottles of Dr King’s New Discovery with stopping her two year cough and curing her of consumption fears. The remedy is guaranteed by druggist Joseph Emmert, priced 60 cents and one dollar with a trial bottle free.
The Freeport Woman's club unanimously praised Bell Coffee as the best served at its luncheons. A Thursday or Friday visit to the store offers a cup of this renowned coffee and guidance on making good coffee or tea, with a souvenir for each attending lady. Souvenir to each lady. Sonoprisan & BROKHAUSEN.
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