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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1906
Page
6
Germania bowling team defeated Mt Carroll in three straight games last night with scores 2666 for Freeport and 2241 for the visitors. A fine vaudeville performance followed the tournament amid a large crowd.
Ancient bottles made of glass stone and metal have been found across continents. Perfume bottles in Egyptian tombs and many drinking vessels from Pompeii illustrate the widespread use of containers in ancient life. Leather bottles formed from skins were common and used to hold water or wine, with the largest eliss bottle blown at Leith Scotland in 1747 48 capacity two hogsheads.
The article notes a strong chance of a strike in the Illinois coal field due to recent labor laws that could put Illinois operators out of competition with eastern ones. Sanford & Hartman Lumber co says soft coal is being stocked, while anthracite output appears abundant this year, with ample storage and docks full, though car shortages could limit distribution.
The Democratic County Central committee met yesterday and decided on adopting the primary rejection method for candidates and the majority rule. The convention is set for May 3. Jerry Riordan was elected committeeman from the fifth precinct. Thomas S Gemmill, assistant postmaster, is reported much better today.
Ernest Lee suffered a broken nose after a pupil at the Y M C A club hit him with an Indian club yesterday. Dr Torey is attending him.
Frank Young who was adjudged insane was transported to the Watertown asylum today by Sheriff McCool.
An old newspaper ad notes Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea at 35 cents and a ten percent discount on women's shoes at Golden Rule on Saturday March 17. It also mentions special offers at Hollister & Barrett's jewelry and a misprinted ad from BoKkSMEIER & LAPP at 115 Galena St.
Fragments from a local obituary refer to a prominent individual aged about five, noting an association with Illinois and a claim of carrying funds. The readable text is garbled, but mentions a party or group affiliation and a memory of public service.
In circuit court divorces occupy most proceedings with decrees entered in Pratt and Pratt, Donohue, Hoy and Drake cases. A will contest in Karl Smith versus Jonnie Smith and others is postponed to June term. The W B C will hold a sociable Friday at GARB hall at 2 30 with refreshments for all.
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