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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1905
Page
7
English railways reduce human error through block and automatic staff systems, interlocking signals, and barred public access. Dispatcher roles are minimized while engineman controls trains. Comparisons show far fewer deaths and injuries than the United States, despite higher per-mile costs and greater staff per mile.
Lena Budget reports a thriving village with busy business streets and new utilities. It notes a first class water works system, electric lighting, upcoming hotel, and several new houses under construction. Local notices include lost items, people traveling west, and residents visiting relatives, with multiple short community updates.
An orange ad promotes Rocky Mountain Tea as the greatest baby medicine for sleep and growth. It lists a price of 385 cents and mentions mothers and a Joseph Knumert connection.
In Reply to Inquiries we announce Ely's Liquid Cream Balm cleanses and heals nasal membranes with no drying or sneezing. Suitable for patients who cannot inhale through the nose and prefer spraying. Price 76 cents including spraying tube. Sold by druggists or Ely Bros., 66 Warren Street, New York. Geo. Br. Turneaure, piano tuner, orders at any music store. Tel. white 636.
Manager Malven adds Klock Schnelberg and Carson to Freeport roster as top signings. Schneiberg, a noted pitcher, joins after a strong showing against Oshkosh, with recent Springfield Three-Hy league pennant winner background. Pitching staff now includes Scott Malven and Farwell. some pitchers released. A June 25 game vs Oshkosh will be played in Freeport with ticket sales benefiting the club. Green Bay team arrives for series, lineup listed including Klock at third base and Schneiberg in mound duties.
A Reedsville Pennsylvania surgeon praises Grape-Nuts as nourishing and strengthening. He uses it after operations and in convalescence from run down and depressed conditions. The food is pre-digested and suitable for indigestion and dyspeptic sufferers. The Postum Co. cites The Road to Wellville in packaging.
The week opened favorable for farm work with extensive plowing and planting across districts. Rainfall was heavy in the south and extended statewide, slowing other districts. Temperatures ran above normal, moisture high, supporting germination and growth. corn plowing advanced, central district rapid progress, planting may generalize next week. early fields in central and southern districts show good stands. oats and grasses improving. wheat and rye remain promising.
Potatoes show a good stand and fruit injuries from frosts appear slight with heavy bloom. Peaches mostly winter-killed. Some strawberry patches ripe in the southern district with a fair statewide yield promised. Apples look promising despite early doubts.
John Weifenbach was adjudged insane in county court after attacking his wife with a razor and hammer on Sunday morning. Doctors Burwell Arnold and Voight examined him and all believed him insane. He will be taken to the county poor farm for treatment to prevent further harm.
Local happenings include visits among Brobst families in Brodhead and Spring Grove, moves to Rock City for James McRoberts, and fishing trips on Sugar River. Rev. Michaels missed services due to illness and several residents were noted visiting Freeport and Oakley. Rock Grove School reports May 2 attendance 52 pupils, 861 total days present, top performers named among 100 percent scorers.
A large crowd attended the funeral service for Mrs Furges with Rev Jones officiating and interment in Manney cemetery. The Damascus Farmers Picnic committee met at Freeport to plan the June 17 event. A fire destroyed a vacant house of M S Malnix, suspected incendiary origin, partly insured. Creamery directors reported flourishing company affairs after their Saturday meeting.
Mrs. Boyer and Mrs. Bardell are very sick. Mrs. Grant Mallory of Freeport spent Wednesday with her sister Mrs. J. Hoag. Mr. Samuel Lamb is on the sick list. Miss Myrtle Askey left for Orangeville for several weeks. Mrs. Mund cont nues about the name. Mrs. James Cole at Chicago was called here by her mother's illness. Oscar Templeton and family of Dakota spending a few days at Ridott. Miss Minnie Leerhof visiting her sister Miss Margaret Leerhoft at Freeport. Mrs. Lewis and daughter of Mattoon visiting Mrs. August Young. Miss Susie Hileman spent Sunday at Freeport. Mr. Clinnen and family expected home this week. Mrs. Harry Ulrich of Freeport visited Mrs. Oscar Wiler Saturday.
Mr and Mrs Will Boyerv of Everts called on Ridott friends Sunday. Frank McLane and family have moved on the river road near Freeport from our own correspondent. Bouton May and Rev Miller of Evanston preached here Sunday morning and evening. He will preach here next Sunday both morning and evening. F D Bolton is quite ill with Dr Fait attending and little hope for recovery. Mr and Mrs Geo Fullrath of Mt Carroll called here on account of Bolton illness. J M Watkins of Pearl City. I bought a bunch of cattle from M W Goodsell today. Ste dames Peck of Freeport is back home with Ed Peck and family. Henry Fulloath of Mt Carroll visiting his daughter. A number of C K Kyles neighbors hauled gravel for foundation of his new house. Mrs M I Staven is sick. Jos Emmett put a new roof on his house and other repairs. Henry Althof and John Hamm Jr received a car load of tile for farms. Mrs Nettie Bonebright of Lena was here last week due to her father’s illness. A large number of farmers helped John Muehlenhoff raise a barn east of town.
From Our Own Correspondent May 9 report that Mr. Long began work as night operator in Eleroy Sunday night. Various local visits and social calls are noted, including Mrs. Fred Miller and daughters at Winslow, Mrs. Gray and children from Freeport visiting Mrs. Chas. Mideke, and other townsfolk visiting relatives in Scioto Mille and Lena.
Mr Staam of McConnell bought horses and families from Kent Lena and Damascus visited. Miss Mabel Wagner returned to Freeport. A house burned believed accidental by tramps. Mrs Ferguson died suddenly at Lena with large family mourners and Frank M Manny cemetery interment. Rosenstiel funeral director.
Robert Koehler infant son of Myrmard Mes. Willian Koeller died last night at 1000 o'clock from pneumonia. Funeral planned for tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock.
The Freeport school district education board invites bids for 805 tons of anthracite coal to be delivered to city school buildings. Proposals will be received by the committee on supplies until May 1. The committee may reject any or all bids. C. A. McNamara, chairman.
A prominent businessman laments an unprecedented wave of beggars and tramps cluttering the streets. He says many appear strong enough to work and vows to urge police action to drive them out. Police have already nabbed a few bold moochers after a railroad official was accosted on Stephensom Street.
Expert sewing machine repairs offered with oil of absolute purity and high quality needles and parts for all machines. Find the red 8 on South Galena Avenue in Freeport TL.
Walter M Palmer Jr is forbidden from incurring debts after May 4, 1905, by Warren M Patuer Sr who disclaims responsibility for any obligations contracted by him. The notice serves to warn creditors against claims against Walter M Palmer Jr.
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