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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1900
Page
5
In a lively Freeport club bowling night the Golds and Ends pushed Hi Smith's P D s to win two of three games. Captain Stoufe steered Ends to strong team play while Smith's squad fought hard but fell short, keeping P D s from a clear first.
Weather forecast for Chicago notes fair conditions tonight and Sunday with unsettled weather returning Sunday night. Warmer temperatures expected in the northwest tonight amid mild conditions.
The funeral of the late Mrs. Caro lina L. Robinson was held this morning after the train from Sioux City arrived. Joseph Emmert led funeral arrangements with Rev. L. C. Burling of Embury church officiating. Pallbearers included E. B. Hall Wm. J. Hall O. B. Bidwell John Dewalt Jas. S. Cochran and Henry Burrell. The body was accompanied by Mrs. I. F. Kleckner and daughter Mrs. Dean of Sioux City Judge G.S. Robinson of Des Moines and Miss Dean of Chicago.
The annual meeting of Freeport District Campmeeting association directors of the United Evangelical church will be at Trinity church next Tuesday to plan the coming camp. Gibler's orchestra performs tonight at Palm cafe with ice cream cake and strawberries served. Martha Washington Thimble club meets next Thursday at Knights of the Globe hall. Domestic and Foreign Groceries up to Pure Food Law at Burrell's 110 Stephenson St. ldlw
Winslow & Co offers ladies black and tan chisele shoes in new stock. Shoppers may find fashionable styles and sizes in the latest shipment.
Regular meeting Friday April 4 with 7 30 pm call to order by President Bergman. Minutes approved. Bill for 81 60 cement work at Lincoln avenue building allowed. Prof Page re elected at 2000. Committees named: Teachers and salaries Otto Wagner H J Porter G A McNamara. Text books and course of study J Kochsmeier Miss Stevens A O Best. Buildings grounds and janitor H J Porter J Kochsmeier D F Graham. Finance D F Graham T D Hewitt R D Dirksen. Printing and supplies T D Hewitt Otto Wagner Miss Stevens. Rules and regulations R D Dirksen A O Beat C A McNamara. Current bills allowed. Attendance 497 pupils in primary rooms with 449 seats. 48 surplus pupils. Extra room in High school ordered. Clocks for new building to be purchased. Report on teacher appointments due May 18. Lincoln avenue frame building bids to be advertised. Census matter referred to Finance with power to act. Meeting adjourned.
Elder Eewin Wright of Utah visiting Washington says the exclusion of Congressman Roberts aids the Mormon church. He notes 29 volunteers depart for a European mission, bound for England France Ireland and Scandinavia for two years. He compares missionaries to soldiers, praising self reliance and future work.
Theatrical circles note Joe Jefferson’s standard of professional etiquette, but a single lapse occurred during The Rivals when the actor playing Walkland overacted and slammed a door exiting, prompting Jefferson to retort with a sharp quip about the other actor’s performance.
A member of parliament recounts a moving Windsor meeting where the queen gave Lady Roberts a parcel with a note not to open until home. Inside lay the Victoria Cross won by Lady Roberts’ son at the first Battle of Colenso, a tribute to his gallantry.
The Freeport churches publish a Sabbath services list with multiple congregations including Free Methodist J H Wortendyke, First Presbyterian Chas E Dunn, Trinity United Evangelical John Divan, Oak Street Evangelical Carl Hauser, First Church of Christ Scientist, Memorial Lutheran G C Cromer, Second Presbyterian F A Hosmer, Embury M E L C Burling, German M E Col Galena Ave A Hilmer, United Brethren A Schwimley, First Methodist N H Axtell, Grace Episcopal B W White, Y M C A J H Keagle, First Baptist C H Holden, Salem Evangelical J A Giese and others, detailing service times, Sunday schools, and related events.
Dr. A A Arnold moves to 159 Union Street today Prof Burton conducts May teachers exams Today 26 students Special Y M C A board meeting Monday evening Mrs W F Boyle sings at First Presbyterian church tomorrow Comforting Circle meets Monday May 12 with Miss Converse at 2 80 St Agnes Guild holds important meeting Monday at 3 Mrs J H Stealy 3 00 Martha Washington Garrison meets Monday evening All Freeporters invited to Durand dance May 18 Little dessert child shot recovering. doctors cautious Elson to attend Republican state convention in Peoria next week Primary Teachers union meets Monday 7 30 at 196 Carroll Street Rev I M Hosmer to preach at Second Presbyterian tomorrow Delegation to Peoria leaves Monday 2 00 from here D L Stover W Hance C F Hildreth W A Steffen L H Burrell R C Eckert J F Fair Henry Dorman Will H Foll J W Stocks O E Heard Mason Fox J J Shaffer D B Brundage Lena delegates R M White I S Crotzer W E Tucker A Clarity J H Babcock Miss Adelia Leithner graduates from Harlow Business College and starts at Morrison Tiffany as stenographer Leithner praised for rapid work Touch operator at Smith Premier Syracuse office lauded by Harlow College for her skill
Mason Fox went to Chicago this morning. Simon Sieke returned to Clinton Ia last evening. John Henderks went to Chicago this morning. John Green went to Centralia to visit relatives. William Issenhuth left on a trip to South Dakota yesterday. Miss Mattie Johns of Dodgeville was in the city this morning. Hon W 8 Cowan of Shannon was in town on his way to Peoria. H F Aspinwall and Jas R Cowley were morning passengers to Chicago. Miss Mabel Webb returned from Chicago after a pleasant week. Arthur Walbert of Chicago attends the funeral of Mrs Chas Baumgarten. D A Knowlton left last night for Minneapolis and northwest business. W A Merrifield returned home after an extended Pacific coast trip. Mr and Mrs George Tinsley return from an eight weeks south trip. Mrs Koch, visiting with Mrs Anna Wirth, returned to Fort Dodge last evening. Dr M J Steel was called to Chicago this morning on professional business and will return this evening. Attorney Geo Crane and wife of Fort Wayne spent a few days in the city this week. Crane is an old Freeport boy. Mrs James O Rourke went to Chicago this morning as a delegate for the Catholic Order of Foresters whose convention will be held next week. Mrs Fred Sieke and daughter Lulu left this morning on a trip to Germany. they plan to be away all summer and visit the Paris exposition.
Mrs. T. DeGroote, longtime Freeport resident, died at her daughter Mrs. Frank Meldorf's home on Chestnut street at midnight. Born in Germany, she was 90 years old and came to the United States about 35 years ago. The body will likely be taken to German Valley for burial.
A hypnotist buried a woman at Quincy last Sunday and dug her up three hours later. She was apparently none the worse for the ordeal. She had clerked several years in a store that never advertised.
The city council will meet Monday night in regular session but the absence of the Mayor and several aldermen suggests a brief meeting. No action expected on major items.
The notice lists William Heckelsmiller as currently on the sick list. This brief item records a local health update affecting a named resident.
A pub lication manager, withholding his name, swears that switching to Postum Food Coffee and Grape-Nuts has altered his brain and behavior. He says he became bolder, demanded higher wages, stops mundane slights, and can perform more work. The ad promotes these products as brain and nerve enhancers.
CrHioaco May 5 closing Board of Trade quotations show July wheat at 67 3, July corn 40 3, July oats 23, July pork 119.4, July lard 685.85, and July ribs 6.65. Union stock yards reports cattle steady, hogs steady, sheep firm with prices ranging 4.50 to 5.65. Receipts and prices for Chicago and Northwestern markets listed plus a brief cartridge on local grocery advert.
The Freeport board of education will accept bids for the Lincoln Avenue frame school on the school grounds until 12 noon on Thursday May 1 1900. Purchaser must remove the building from grounds within ten days of sale. Send bids to H J Porter chair of building committee Freeport. Mrs H E Bogar opens new millinery business in the Munn building with a complete line to replace stock lost in a fire. Fire sale notice to follow.
Hair work is advertised by OC Thomas at 255 Galena scribe street offering a variety of braids and styles. The notice promises quick service and reasonable prices for tailored fittings and custom creations.
The Nickel Plate road outlines May service from Chicago to pass through Fort Wayne Findlay Fostoria andvia New York and Boston with fast trains and low fares. It notes departures at 10 30 a m 3 30 p m and 10 30 p m from Chicago and a 3 30 p m car express to New York with through Boston and New York service. The schedule promotes dining and sleeping cars and urges advance reservations. A May sociable by Madam Seton society is noted at St. Boniface with a 25 cent admission and 50 cent ice.
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