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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1905
Page
7
Chicago editors report a critical week as the city faces a widening labor conflict. Managers push 1,000 nonunion wagons onto streets while strikers mobilize, deputies guard routes, and police prepare for possible violence. Fatal gunfire at a West Side hotel edges the crisis toward possible state action and mediation efforts.
A wavering dispute over wages and strikes unfolds as union leaders, employers, and city officials clash over how to resolve miner or factory stoppages. The leadership seeks to limit unrest while the police and mayor form committees to manage tensions and prevent clashes during negotiations.
Bayplayers association and Chief counsel Levy Mayer announce full support for the council freed from charges. President Shea of the Peat labor union says the group will aid the Watch Committee in uncovering all facts. Chicago Federation of Labor plans to withdraw union funds from subscribing banks.
The remains of Abner Hayes of Chicago arrived in Lena Sunday noon. Funeral services were at 2 PM at the David Hayes home and 2:30 PM at the M B church, led by the Lena lodge of Masons with Rev. Griffin and Rev. Jones officiating. Hayes, born April 21, 1822 in Akron Ohio, died in Chicago Friday at 83 after years of ill health. He settled in Waddams township in 1858 with a 120 acre farm and married in 1864. his wife died November 26, 1895. He leaves four children, Charles and Arthur of Chicago, Mrs. Litchfield, and Miss Ote Hayes, who attended the funeral. Burial was beside his wife in Lena cemetery. Friends recall his kind deeds and integrity. B P Stahl of Freeport visited Lena Sunday. A G Nelson returns from a trip through Iowa with H R C L Nelson. Martiny Bros. grand opened Saturday. Roast stuffed pig with trimmings served. Miss Vesta Shoesmith of Chicago visited relatives. Id Howe returns from Chicago for a stay with parents. Miss Mattie Heistand of Freeport and Miss Cora Lantzer of Dixon visited George Lantzer. Mrs J D Hinds visited her sister Mrs W T Nash of Belvidere. John Phillips of Damascus visited his sons for a few days.
Mrs. P. McGraw of Spring Street in Freeport testifies to the efficacy of Dean's Kidney Pills in treating kidney trouble and related symptoms. The endorsement, via Foster-Milburn Co. Buffalo agents, urges buyers to insist on the Dean's name and purchase from local dealers like Jos Emmert.
Henry Dorman received a horse today from San Barbara California. The animal was shipped by Wells Fargo and Co express.
Real bargains on sewing machines at Singer Stores. Buy here and deal with the manufacturers. The Singer Company is permanent and responsible, its representatives are always at hand to care for Singer Machines. Look for the red dollar and South Galena Ave Freeport Illinois.
Mrs Minnie Romine aged 58 wife of H T Romine died this morning after a long illness beginning with nervous prostration and progressing to paralysis. Coroner Peck to hold an inquest this evening at Temple's parlors to determine cause of death. The deceased, born in Cumberland County Maryland, lived in Freeport since 1884 and is survived by her husband and sister Mrs Alice Tomlinson. Funeral will be Wednesday at 2 PM from 73 Galena Street.
Chief Sweeney returned from Chicago with a lead on a silk robbery gang led by Bradley alias Beasley. Detectives will press the ring, which uses skeleton keys and hides inside stores after hours. Similar thefts have been reported in Oshkosh Bloomington Cedar Rapids and Eau Claire within a 200 mile radius. Bradley is believed active in Indiana or Ohio and will be arrested when located.
Samuel L Friedley, Brewster House proprietor, wed Miss Lydia Paul Saturday afternoon in Oregon. Rev Mr Stone officiated at the Methodist church. The couple returns to Freeport amid congratulation. Friedley noted as a progressive local figure.
The Forepaugh and Sells Brothers circus brings a grand street parade and two performances in Freeport on May 27. The massive entourage includes hundreds of horses, thousands of workers, and a morning parade noted for its lavish spectacle and meticulous organization.
The Fry's block store room will officially open Wednesday to Thursday as Solt's Innovation Chocolate shop. It offers chocolates and bon bons, ice cream made on electric machinery, and special breakfasts and luncheons. The interior features mission style furnishings, outstanding display lighting, and top service. J H Hill of New York will oversee the soda fountain and ice cream department. The shop aims to be among the finest in the northwest with plans for the innovation fountain in two weeks and mentions delays due to a custom study. Proprietors Solt and daughters Mrs Cora Doyle and Mr Harriet Schroeder have spared no expense to attract visitors.
A Leavenworth Indiana man refuses surgery for his wife in favor of Electric Bitters after five doctors failed. The remedy is endorsed by a local druggist, with claims of complete recovery and restored household duties. Also notes a change of address for Dr Gitt and a notice to settle debts at once after selling lumber and wood business.
Sermons by Rev. Ed Meads and Rev. Joe Meads attract nearly 600 women for an evening address. Eight adults seek Christ at the altar, with forty having professed faith. An illustrated song sermon precedes tonight's evangelistic service as the revival continues. Dr. King's New Discovery touted for coughs and lung trouble with trials at Joseph Emmert's drug store.
A formal notice dated May 4 190A forbids any person from trusting Walter M Palmer Jr and states the signer will not be responsible for any debts contracted by him after that date. The anonymous fragment mentions Walter M Palmer Jr and a garden on Shaffer avenue West Freeport near Hunereldy.
Notice warns all ashes manure and rubbish in streets and alleys must be removed by May 15 or city workers will remove it and charge the costs to property owners. By order of a2din Gomarrrrek on Feary.
Annuities are presented as a secure investment for elderly individuals living alone. The advert claims higher interest than real estate mortgages, guaranteed by a reputable life insurance company, with long lasting payments and no speculative risk.
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