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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1907
Page
7
The piece argues that many aspire to knowledge without work, preferring quick fame and fortune. It notes most youths waste time on the streets while real progress comes from diligent study and steady effort to master a branch of science or reading.
The Illinois House approved an 80 to 47 vote to raise General Assembly pay from 1000 to 2000 per term. Critics say only about 47 members would qualify for the raise, and most lawmakers do little work. The piece accuses a clique of grafters of forcing the measure while rail passes and perks tilt the system. Hillsboro News.
The National Congress of the Daughters of the American Revolution closed in Washington last week. It highlighted patriotism as the group’s cornerstone and noted 50,000 members shaping a broader national fabric. Chapters, including Freeport, promote history, safeguard flags, renovate historic sites, scout venues, fund prizes, establish history chairs, and teach patriotism to immigrant children through lectures and libraries.
Today marks the thirty four th anniversary of the Dixon river bridge disaster when upwards of fifty people perished and many were wounded during baptismal services led by Rev Pratt at the Baptist church.
The High school base ball team departed this morning for Pearl City to face the local baseball club, continuing their road schedule with an away contest.
A brief aside notes that true ideal women appear rarely, and that most would favor Hollister's Ruecky Mountain tea. Mentions tenor tables and a price tag of 35 cents, attributed to Joseph Emmert.
A new display opens at Rookwood Pottery showcased at Bengstenn's Corner Jewelry Store, with a weekend opening May 2. The exhibit highlights unique ceramics and local crafts, inviting visitors to view and purchase selected items.
Mrs Beauchamp outlines Kentucky local option history and the decline of the Good Templar movement after a compromise. She cites county unity as best, shows a statewide temperance map, and contrasts no license towns with license towns. She notes upcoming talks at United Brethren church and Embury.
Charles Wagner son of Mr and Mrs Julius Wagner Jr formerly of Freeport now in Little Rock Arkansas is making a great hit at the Lyric theatre with clever singing. The lad has often appeared before Freeport audiences and his singing earned him a gold medal and a two fifty gold piece. Wagner grandfather is proud of his grandson’s achievement.
Waterloo Times Tribune notes engineer Joc Barth plans vacation from Central work, lives in Freeport, and considers entering poultry business after buying a setting of Silver Polish eggs from a Freeport chicken fancier.
A brief ad notes that Rocky Mountains Tea and Tablets can strengthen those who feel physically weak. The promotion lists Tea or Tablets at 85 cents and is attributed to Joseph Emmert.
Emil Wittendahl of Spring Valley Wisconsin arrived this morning after a young man with unknown origins was taken to the county jail for care until relatives could be located. The man, described as 26 to 80 with mental illness since boyhood, has been in a feeble minded institute for two years and has run away before. Relatives in Spring Valley were notified and planned to come for him, while officials praised Supervisor Bauscher for prudent handling and transferring the youth to jail until directions could be found. Mr Wittendahl left for Spring Valley via interurban and Rockford.
The city coal dealers held a planning meeting at Brewster House to estimate attendance for the annual summer outing starting July 16. A special Pullman sleeper train departs Chicago Dearborn street at 6:30 p.m. with stops in London Ontario Niagara Falls and a St. Lawrence cruise to Alexandria Bay Prescott and Montreal plus Algonquin park Ottawa and Toronto before return. The ten day trip costs fifty dollars and welcomes honorary members with office restrictions.
Members of the D. V. V. club held their regular meeting at the YMCA rooms with all members present. Three candidates were initiated and three more applications were acted upon. New members will be initiated next Friday evening after the business meeting. Refreshments followed.
The Y M C A boys meeting tomorrow afternoon features Paul Haight as speaker. His address titled Unseen Powers will draw on his experiences working in iron mines.
An advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure from FL Gheney & Co Toledo Ohio as the only constitutional remedy for catarrh claiming it reaches blood and mucous surfaces. The pitch promises 100 dollar reward for any failure and invites readers to request circulars and testimonials. Also mentions Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Prof L L Leviteh of World's Fair St Louis visits here by special request. He stands today best in the world in his profession and is known in nearly every town in this state. Call at corner of North Walnut and Stearns Sts for appointments. Prices reasonable. 5-didlw.
Chicago council signals organic union of Congregational United Brethren and Methodist Protestant churches. Plan calls for a national council with annual conferences, preserving local boundaries while allowing state unifications. A final ratification by voters and successive conferences is required, with property safeguards and missionary boards to be shared under the new United Churches banner.
A dense listing of Sunday services across Freeport churches outlines sermons, union events, liturgical times, and youth activities. Embury Methodist hosts classes and a temperance rally led by Miss Juanita Galvan with amplifying speakers. Grace Episcopal marks Holy Communion and services, with guild meetings and Ascension Day observances. Several denominations including Second Presbyterian Trinity United Evangelical First Baptist and others list Sunday schools, Eucharists, evangelistic sermons, and youth programs. The schedule emphasizes inclusivity, music, and community participation across churches from morning through evening.
The Rockford M. E. church invites Epworth League members to a 6 30 p m gathering with a prayer meeting Thursday night at 7 30.
Y M C A announces a May Sunday program series titled Four Warmers. It features Genesis character studies with special music. May topics include Adam, Abraham, Jacob, and Joseph, led by Rev. L C Schmidt and Rev. H L Moore, with talks on kinship, pioneer life, stockmen, and grain markets.
The Christian Bible school youth formed a men’s Bible class at Rev. J A Barnett’s home. Fifteen charter members were secured with officers: President Dr R M White Vice President Robert Werntz Secretary E H Smith Treasurer J R Evans Teacher J A Barnett. Meetings to be held at Sunday school hour May enrollment open. Mrs Barnett served ice cream after the session.
Frances E Beauchamp of Kentucky lectures in the city and will speak at 10 45 a m on a very important subject with special music by the choir and Sun beam chorus. At 7 30 p m the pastor discusses an important business transaction with orchestra and choir providing hymns and selections. Everyone welcome to a homelike service.
Proposals will be received by the Committee on Supplies of the Board of Education of Freeport School District No 145 until 12 m Friday May 10 1907 for 725 tons of anthracite coal to be delivered to city school buildings. The committee reserves the right to reject any or all proposals. G A McNamana Chairman Com of Supplies tlw
Three City League games today at Brubaker diamond across the Cedarville bridge feature the Eagles versus First M E and All Stars against YMCA. The E and W teams face a no hit, no run game as BH and W forfeit to Vinegar Hills.
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