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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1906
Page
4
A garbled report from a local meeting outlines a tense community debate over a planned project. Activists and officials clash on timelines and costs, with residents voicing concern about environmental impact and governance.
A garbled list shows individuals from Stephenson and surrounding counties announcing candidacies for sheriff treasurer legislature and school posts, all subject to Republican primary decisions. Names include Brubaker McCown Shaffer Shons Krapp Henry Ritzman and others in Illinois.
S. M. Malnix announces candidacy for county clerk of Stephenson County subject to Republican primaries. Held under party rules.
By direction of the Republican County Central committee voters of Stephenson County meet in Freeport on May 8, 1906 at 2 p m to select delegates to the State and Congressional conventions and to nominate candidates for county offices including county judge clerk treasurer sheriff and superintendent of schools. Primary nominations occur April 28, 1906 and the convention delegates total 244 distributed by township and precinct based on votes for Republican electors in 1904.
Mrs Mary H Walters of St Clair Street Columbus Ohio says her stomach was weakened by drugs causing starvation and sleepless nerves She reports immediate improvement after using Electric Bitters and a complete cure The advertisement is signed by druggist Joseph Emmert promising best health tonic on earth at 50 cents
Get 10 percent off on boys youths and small gentlemen shoes at the Golden Rule Shoe store located at 115 Galena Street. Nfer's dancing school and Sp exington hall Wesheeaeye Rea are mentioned in the notice as nearby venues.
Fragmentary readable text shows unclear names and details. The snippet mentions Ataver & Co and unclear terms likely referring to a notice or listing. No clear event date location or outcome is identifiable from the legible portion.
The Stephenson County Fish and Game Protective association adopts a constitution and preamble to protect and replenish local fish and game. It aims to stock streams, remove objectionable fish, destroy pests, enforce strict game laws, and promote county sporting interests with yearly officer elections on the last Monday in April.
Aletha Rogers, 11, died at 242 Galeha Street this morning after seven months of consumption. Born September 1 1888 in Marion Ja she lived with Mr and Mrs Guion for years. Survived by father Roland Elgin and sister Opel. Funeral Saturday 2:30 PM at the Guion home, with Revs Landner Bate and McCaskill officiating.
The Horse Review Company suit against Corry Boys to collect aidgment on a creditor's bill was dismissed by Judge Farrand for want of equity. W N Cronkrite appeared for the defendant. An appeal to the appellate court was allowed. Court adjourned to Monday at 11 for jury trials. the larceny case against Al Klocke set for Tuesday.
Local notes from Lena Lenna list residents visiting relatives and traveling, new hires and guests. Marie Diamond left for Janesville Wisconsin. Azalia Sawyer becomes a Delhauer tenant clerk. Rev A J Cramer of Elvira Iowa visits Lena relatives. Mrs John Cunningham and Louis Smith with family visit Warren and Sutherland. Pupils of First Intermediate seek funds for a room flag. Hawthorne Concert Company performed to a large high school crowd. Ambrose Buss arrives from Colorado Springs due to his father Isaac Buss illness. Mrs J H Rife hosts cooking club. Mrs Oscar Reed visits relatives near Dakota. W H Foll visits from Freeport. Mrs F A Latham visits Freeport. Martha Naramore spends day at county seat.
Holmes, Tolle & Evans of New York arranged a five year lease for the 115 Stephenson street room, previously Edward Bengston jewelry, with occupancy by the new management set for April, store opening May 1 after a modern front and interior remodel. The chain operates several five and ten cent stores nationwide and plans to establish a lasting local presence.
A young woman describes daytime nervousness and severe insomnia caused by coffee. After quitting coffee and using Postum Food coffee, her headaches and nervousness vanished within a week and she slept soundly at night. She credits Postum with restoring her health and urges reading The Road to Wellville. Bat tle Creek Michigan.
Rockford police officers, including Officer Golden, draw laughs for witty remarks in the Register Gazette. Golden jokes about directing Turks from Chicago westbound on a tie pass and notes local police clean house by detaining undesirable travelers on trains.
Will Auction Jewelry, R M Harding of Chicago, arrived in the city last evening to auction the jewelry stock of Edward Bengston. Harding has conducted sales across the United States and Canada and is reputed as the most successful in his line. Auction starts Saturday at ten o clock and runs until all goods are sold. The store interior is arranged to accommodate a large crowd of buyers.
Deputy Game Warden Sweeley receives the third shipment of southern quail to distribute among farmers who will care for them.
Spring season underwear ad notes medium weight garments priced at 50 cents with a display reference to EB. & W. listings. The text suggests promotional focus on undergarments and pricing in a retail window.
Hollister and Barrett's jewelry store advertises special prices for a limited time. Details appear in the advertisement with terms, dates, and items offered.
A 10 percent sale at Golden Bule Shoe on Saturday March 10 applies to boys youths and little gent shoes. BOKPMEIER Lapp advertises at 116 Galena Street.
An advertisement urges keeping children healthy with Ollister's Rocky Mountain Tea. It promotes tea and tablets at 35 cents, presented by seller Joseph Emmert with a gentle healing tone.
A sensational tale from Savanna to Gage describes a court session where rumors of a female stenographer caused a stir. Judges, deputies, and clerks styled for the scene as Ida, the judge's new stenographer, arrives. The crowd reacts with whispers and jealousy while others deny the chatter and joke about the spectacle.
W R C hosts a card party at G A R hall tomorrow evening admission ten cents Julius Wagner becomes agent for Schlosa Brunnen mineral water Exalted Masons hold special communication tonight Freeporters travel to Rockford to see The Gingerbread Man at Grand Opera House Mrs Mary Richtemeier of Pearl City taken to Watertown asylum after insanity verdict Train No 86 schedule changes March 12 United Workers of Secondate Church elect officers Tea served 5 6:30 to 7 Showcases installed at Boke Meier Lapp shoe store Rummage sale at Harpster’s old stand opens Saturday 2 pm last day to clear stock Busy Bee lodge meets Saturday evening funeral for Comrade Daniel Lausch at court house noon Commander F C Held.
Hyde Park High meets Oak Park High in a tense district showdown at the Y M C A Freeport gym. Hyde Park aims for its undefeated girls season as captain Schmieilele leads the local five against Hyde Park’s Lady Cardinals featuring Bulkley McCracken Chase Huntington and Evans. Admission 26 cents. doors open for 8 o’clock tip.
Deputy Pure Food Commissioner R. M. Patterson and inspector Frank Hoy visited local grocery stores gathering product samples for Chicago inspection. The state board's crusade targets adulterated foods, with prior fall convictions and fines for several milk dealers.
Roy Rummel was a morning passenger for Polo and several residents and visitors moved through Freeport today. Al Eisenhower and A J Stukenberg were conducting business in Sterling and Rockford while John Diestelmeier of Lena also transacted locally. Mrs Michael Maurer of Rockford visited Freeport friends, as did Mrs J B Buswell of Polo and Mr Mrs Louis Millar of Winslow with Freeport hosts. Guests included Mrs Harthcax and Mrs William Howe visiting Polo and Chicago relatives. Mrs A Selle and children returned from Monroe. M G Rodearmel returned to Minneapolis after business here. Mrs J H Marker went to Chicago for several weeks. Mrs Rudolph and Mrs Samuel Furry visited Centennial. Mrs Emma Cleave of Howell Mich. stayed with J D McPherson. F H Pembin returned to Seneca after visiting daughter F M Goodwin. S H Goldsmith of Skene Leadmine Co. returned home to Polo after local business.
Worry and mental work affect digestion and poor digestion harms nerves and brain function. Start Mi o na when food is not digested tasting food furred tongue heavy breath appetite poor head aches. It is not a patent medicine and offers a cure guarantee with every 50 cent box shown by Wm. F. Jungkunz.
E M Cobb of Elgin delivers the final of six lectures at the Y M C A on Sunday. His prior visits drew large crowds grateful for his forceful narration of observed truths. Admission is by ticket, available at the Y M C A or Bengetan’s Hollister Barrett’s Emrick’s and Ford’s jewelry stores.
An experienced tree grower urges careful planting and root protection as spring approaches. He explains white new roots forming from cut stumps, proper hole size, soil packing, and avoiding top pruning in year one. He contrasts pruning effects on elm and maple, notes spading needs, and advises shade for currants and sun for grapes, with moisture and dry ground tips.
Great bargains advertise for twenty days at the New York Racket store. Ladies and children rubber items sold at low prices, toys and games discounted, wallpaper roughly half price, and many other goods offered at greatly reduced prices. RiLeEY and WHEAT.
The Village Clerk of West Freeport Illinois invites sealed proposals for street lighting from May 1 1906 to May 1 1911. Bids must specify lamp type 2000 candle power lights or 60 candle power gas or incandescent lights and include lamp descriptions. A $500 certified check and a $3000 performance bond required. Proposals due by 6 pm March 15 1906. The village reserves right to reject all bids.
Reported settlement would give widow 6000 to avoid probate fight over John Wolven’s fortune. Heirs expect widow’s dower rights were waived by ante nuptial contract and hope to dodge litigation. Arrangement would combine 24000 from contract, 10000 from will, property bequests, and 5000 extra, easing shares to children.
Mrs Ora A Stephens of Port Williams Ohio claims Dr King s New Discovery cured her two year cough and consumption fears. The ad touts strong lungs as key to great strength and includes a trial bottle offer priced 50 cents and 1.00 with a guaranteed remedy from a local druggist.
Your chance to stock up on sheet music will be tomorrow, Saturday, March 10, 1906. Popular music a 10 and 19c. per copy. One day only. Albertson & Stemm 8-9d2t 78 Galena St.
A fragmentary ad note urges readers not to miss Braver Company Clearing Sale with claims of major bargains on shoes and other goods. Edwin Read from the Journal contributes aWant column style blurb noting consumer incentives.
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