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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1905
Page
2
A damaged OCR fragment notes Pyra graphical union recognition by an international union. It mentions labor in mechanical departments and solidarity with workers. The readable words reference labor unions and a ceremonial acknowledgment without clear names or dates.
May 15 dancing party at Freeport club and a clerk's union meeting upcoming. Cherry Blossom camp hosts a card party at Scite's hall Wednesday. St Margaret's Guild meets Tuesday afternoon at Clifton cottage with Miss Ruth Johnson. Martha Washington Thimble club holds a Tuesday meeting. members welcome. Royal Neighbors plan a card party at its hall near State Bank tomorrow evening with 25 cent admission. West Ind juniors beat Paylor's 20 to 2 with Taindner and Oblendorf batting. Y M C A Ladies Auxiliary plans tomorrow meeting in Association parlors for sewing. Globe Home garrison and cone eart orchestra perform a 7:30 convert and ice cream festival at K G hall on Wednesday evening. cards at 3:30, race at 8. Admission includes all children 6 and under.
The regular meeting of the Freeport Typographical Union will be held this evening. The annual election of officers will take place. Michael Yolbert of Chicago will be present. Also advertised is Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea claiming cures for indigestion and stomach disorders. Edcents tea or tablets. Joseph Emmert.
The First M. E. Church at Stephenson and Cherry streets in Freeport was dedicated free of debt after a day of services led by Bishop William Fraser McDowell and Dr. H Sheets. The project raised about $10,000 toward the $11,500 needed, with numerous subscriptions from congregants and visitors and praise for the community’s sacrifices.
A local dealer extols phase cigars like Wadsworth Bros. Chigos for their even burn, smooth ash, and mild, pleasant smoke. The Chigo brand, unknown six months ago, has become Freeport’s most popular cigar at five cents, attracting customers from ten to fifteen cent brands. Also noted are Hollister’s Rocky Mountain Ten and a real estate listing by M. W. Cowley, with wagons and baggage service advertised at the State Bank area.
Freeport led for six innings before a disastrous seventh inning allowed Oshkosh to rally for a 16 to 8 victory at Taylor's Park yesterday afternoon. Meade's timely hits and defensive lapses fueled the rally as Freeport miscues, including Farwell's mistakes on the mound and Meade's misconnected bat at a critical moment, doomed the home team.
Manthey, recently released by Freeport, played right field for Oshkosh as manager Crall asks him to wait a week for possible use in his business. Manthey plans to depart for Cleveland soon amid tensions over the proposal.
President John J. Powers of the Wisconsin State league, visiting the city, praised Freeport’s potential with new signings. Additions include Klock from Bellview and Carson from Woodstock, plus a left handed pitcher who won Chicago city league last year. Local officials Malven and Biersach reported full accord as Freeport braces for Green Bay in tomorrow’s game.
A report from La Crosse Sunday notes an 18 Follows victory by Wausau with mixed figures and unclear scores. The fragmented text records Wausau leading with a final result that is partially legible, suggesting a competitive event between Wausau and La Crosse.
The Galena independent baseball club announces its roster: Catcher Guy Thompson from Havann last year, Pitcher Charles O Day, First base Harry Friend from Elkador Jr, Second base Henry Kippenham from Argenta IL, Hind base George Troughton from Pekin WL, Shortstop George Klouk from Sheldon Ta, Right field Guy Burnett from Argenta TL, Left field Guy Martin from Sullivan It, Center fielder Pat Ryan from Sullivan IN.
The congregation will redecorate the entire interior of the church seek new carpets and additional improvements to the edifice.
A fragment mentions licenses to wed for individuals including Chas W Shammuer Freeport Anna Stiller Red Oak and Reetey Robert Wooster Cherry Valley. Hon Almon Wills of Jamaica WI writes praise for Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a superior laxative for a child, with sale by H J Moogk and Wm F Jungkunz.
In a troubled incident at 224 Northy Galena venue, William Weifenbach attacked his wife while she slept, slashing her behind the ear and striking her with a hammer. Neighbors aided as she escaped to safety, while Weifenbach was arrested and jailed awaiting insanity trials. Doctors report pyrosis and mental dereliction as factors. wife not seriously injured, will recover. trial set for 11 tomorrow morning.
Last evening at St Marys church a May Queen crowning ceremony took place with thirty five girls in white veils marching in a litany procession. Little Clotilda Weineke crowned a statue of the Virgin Mary as the choir sang We Gather Round Thy Altar. a crowded audience, Catholics and non Catholics, witnessed the event during May morning services after the seven oclock mass.
A Philadelphia company promotes Dr Chase's Blood and Nerve Food as a cure for nervous ailments and debility. The ad claims it heals blood poverty neurasthenia paresis dementia and locomotor ataxia by nourishing brain and nerve cells. Price five cents a box five boxes two dollars. Sold and guaranteed by Joi Emmert.
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