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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1906
Page
3
A local project appoints a team to restore the Pion Tabor site and secure its historical core. Officials confirm the hire aims to preserve heritage while advancing community education and tourism.
Local election list shows several figures including Haney Hoyman and Frank Pigkard as candidates. Voters urged to review official roster for filings and polling locations amid a crowded calendar of contests.
Multiple residents including B G Cooper Thomas Shaffer M G Wirling Ever Olson Or F Brubaker and J Mason Fox announce candidacies for county treasurer and sheriff of Stephenson County subject to Republican primaries.
A large audience attended the opening of the teachers institute with Dr Search presenting The Schools of Stephenson County. Dr Stetson urged shortening the course of study while cautioning against excess in psychology, nature study, and emotion neglect. Dr Carey of Wisconsin spoke on Facts and Fundamentals of Education, stressing real work and language mastery. The event featured student songs, and 248 teachers enrolled.
A fragmented OCR list shows individuals announcing candidacies for various Illinois offices in the Republican primaries. Names include H Shoons, William W. Krape, J J Shaffer, Henry Ritzman, S M Malnix, and others vying for General Assembly county superintendent of schools and county clerk positions in Stephenson County. The notices reference primaries and party decisions.
Republican committee of the Sixth Illinois district announces a convention in Rockford on April 18 1906 at 1 30 PM in the courthouse to nominate a candidate for judge of the Supreme Court. Delegates are apportioned as one for every 400 Roosevelt votes in 1904 with additional delegates for major trade areas.
Presidents of young people's societies met with the Ministerial association committee last night to set a revival schedule for the next Sabbaths. April 1 meetings at United Brethren and Trinity churches led by J M Lapp and Miss Vorta M Walker. April 8 at First Presbyterian and Salem led by J R Fenton and J R Jackson. April 15 at yet-to-be-designated places with leaders Miss Brown and Mrs Anangst. Topics and music arranged, aiming for large attendance.
State's Attorney Burrell prepares a petition to be presented to Judge Farrand seeking alimony for Mrs. Carrie F. J. who was the defendant in a divorce suit in the circuit. He will also petition for expense money, asserting prior hearing amounts were insufficient.
An insurance suit involving a wife of LL. A. Party against Cosmopolitan Life was continued in the ante court today. A jury trial was anticipated for later this afternoon.
Fragmentary notes show a bankruptcy case connected to theft allegations and city financial obligations totaling around $390. Names, dates, and complete details are unclear. Further readable text needed for precise entities and outcomes.
A county teachers institute featured Dr Stetson with a talk on Lessons from the hives of Great Men highlighting the lives of John B. Gaugh U S Grant W T Sherman W E Gladstone Charles N Spurgeon and Josh Billings in vivid word pictures illus trative stories and lessons while Dr Search concludes with Face to Face with Great Ideals Admission is 26 cents A large attentive audience applauded both lectures praising their clarity and entertaining delivery.
E A Miller has secured the contract to erect substantial additions for Arcade Manufacturing company. The project includes a 52 by 82 foot brass foundry and a 62 by 200 foot iron foundry with cement first three feet and frame above. Miller will hire a force immediately and work on other city flats meanwhile.
A busy evening spots a special Eagles meeting for important business. Easter millinery openings are planned by Straub and Nolte on Monday and April 4 and 5. St Joseph’s youths plan a new society at St Pius hall tonight. Myrtle Clark and Jessie Clutter host J U G club tomorrow night. Guild rummage sale donations should be notified for pick up by Mesdames Emder Cowley and Hollister. Funeral of A F Folk attended at Lena today. Rev F M Davis to address mid week service at First English Lutheran Church tonight. St Agnes guild to hold rummage sale April 4 6 and 6 in E Bengaton’s store. Grace Episcopal Literary and Dramatic society meets at K of P hall tonight at 8. Prayer meeting at First Presbyterian tonight with session to meet after service. All urged to attend.
A brisk but vague ad touts Hollister's Hacky Bravatath Tea as the most healthful medicine from science, claiming gentle liver and nerve soothing, easy digestion, and sweet youthful sleep. It lists price as 35 cents and mentions Joseph mert.
The closing sale of J M Willie's grocery store at 128 Chicago Street ends this week. Stock will be sold at auction Thursday Friday and Saturday at 1 30 and 7 30 p m daily. The horse and wagon sell Saturday at 1 30 in front of the store. Fixtures available by inquiry. H B Ers proprietor. G Bradley manager and auctioneer.
A wide selection of current popular sheet music is available at Alllington's Music Store located at 146 Stephenson Street and North Galena Ave. Prices start at 15 cents, with no item priced higher.
Simon P Shaw longtime Lanark and Freeport resident dies at 23 Lincoln Avenue at midnight after a week long illness pneumonia of old age. Born in Penn Yan New York October 18 1836 he lived in Chicago and Lanark before settling in Freeport with his wife at their boarding house. Survived by second wife Mrs Mary Shaw and nephew Chas B Shaw. Funeral Friday at 10 30 from his home conducted by Rev O J Price.
Yesterday afternoon Mrs Josie Shank died near Clarno Wisconsin after an operation and a brief illness. A longtime resident, she leaves her husband and two daughters Mrs Leland White and Mrs William Hawthorne of Monroe Wisconsin. The funeral will be held from the house next Saturday morning.
Keith Rotzler aged fourteen months died at 11 30 this morning after a brief illness. He was the son of Mr and Mrs Fred Rotzler of Hil Street. Funeral arrangements have not yet been announced.
Funeral services for Miss Ella Briggs were held at 10 a.m. from the J. L. Robinson home in Stephenson street with Rev. O.J. Price of the First Baptist church officiating. Pallbearers were Wm. Hall Chas. D. Knowl ton C. W. Harden S. A. Douglas George Ford and Wm. O. Wright. Interment followed at Oakland cemetery. Earlier, the remains of Mrs. Anspach were also laid to rest at 2:30 p.m. at her Walnut street home with Rev. W. Gardner Thrall of the First English Lutheran church presiding. Pallbearers were J. J. Nagle I.S. Zimmerman H. J. Harthcox E. F. Lied Elmer Hockman and H. W. Foy. The ladies of the G. A. R. assisted with the services.
The children of Johon W Wolven of Pecatonica will contest their widow's renunciation of his will. Attorney R K Welsh filed a partition suit in Rockford circuit court concerning a Pecatonica property worth $800 and the ante nuptial contract. The heirs seek a share of the estate valued at over $500,000.
Sam Kendall of Phillipsburg Kansas proclaims Bucklen’s Arnica Salve cures burns boils sores and wounds. The salve is advertised as a quick cure priced at 36 cents at Joseph Hummert’s drug store with a guaranteed result despite garbled printing.
Allington's Music Store at 16 Stephenson Street and 5 North Galena Avenue offers sheet music at 15 cents per copy. Limited time sale announced with emphasis on popular selections available for quick purchase.
Fragmentary OCR note mentions Littongoln Avenue and a location or event on a dated page fragment. No clear names, dates, or details available beyond the street reference.
The group reports almost six hundred members have joined since the last meeting. Only routine business was concluded and this week the Association will file its charter under Illinois law, after receiving the charter form from the Secretary of State in the past week.
Miss Maid Elson will arrive home tomorrow from Lake Forest College for spring vacation. Six sorority sisters accompany her and will be entertained at the Elson residence during the week. Guests include Miss Ethelman of San Francisco Miss Beth Hevn of Lake Forest Miss Helen Landt of Chicago Miss Wilmar Johnson of Goshen Indiana Miss Myra Rogers of Aberdeen Kansas and Miss Dale Wallace of Hoopeston Illinois.
A. C. Allen of Scioto Mills was kicked by a young colt while at work in the barn. He suffered a broken arm below the elbow and was lucky to escape more severe injury.
Township election is set for next Tuesday and a Republican meeting will be held tonight at the County club. All Republicans are urged to attend and show support for the volunteer candidates who have consented to run.
Mrs E J Snyder died last night in Palmyra Wisconsin. She was sister to E B Lund of Scioto Mills and Mrs C H Stocks of Freeport. Mr Lund and Mr Stocks traveled to attend the funeral. Mrs Stocks cannot attend due to illness.
The Sewing circle of the Women’s Relief Corps will hold a work party at the G A R hall Friday afternoon March 30. Ladies are invited to attend. A short program during social hour will be followed by refreshments. Admission ten cents.
Word arrives that John Kellar, shot by his wife while with another woman, is improving and recovery prospects are favorable.
W W Koehler a popular Freeport post office letter carrier has been on the sick list for several days prompting concern among the staff and patrons alike.
In the circuit court today Mrs Ida Church was granted a divorce from Elias Church. The ruling concludes the divorce proceeding and settles the legal end of their marriage.
Mrs. Mary B. Ilgen transfers part of lot 6 in block 58 to A J Alder man for two thousand and fifty dollars in a real estate transfer notice.
An advertisement promotes Hollis ter's Rocky Mountain Tea as a cure for liver disorders and to perfume the breath. Sold for 386 cents as tea or tablets, attributed to Joseph Emmert.
The note states the author cannot attend Friday night socials due to sickness but has arranged for them to continue every Friday evening under the supervision of F. B. Harrig and Fred R. Dawson. Dated August 28, 1940.
State Superintendent Alfred Bayliss urges county superintendents teachers and children to plant and care for trees on Arbor Day. He notes 1 722 school grounds lack a single tree and asks schools to set aside space plant saplings and involve students to foster community spirit and patriotism. The governor proclaims Arbor Day for April 20 with guidance from the Horticultural Society.
Tama Hewman, pastor, shares how switching from coffee to Postum and adding Grape-Nuts improved digestion, strength, and study ability after years of decline. He describes fatigue, weight loss, and brain fatigue, then credits Postum and Grape-Nuts with renewed energy, better flesh, and sustained vitality. A 10-days trial is offered by Postum Co.
Local shop Emma Burks at 163 Stephenson Street announces a three day millinery opening on Thursday through Saturday March 29 to 31. Handcrafted hats and women's headwear will be showcased with customer service and new arrivals featured.
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