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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1907
Page
2
The Freeport Journal receives a label from the International Typographical Union acknowledging its use of union labor in the paper’s mechanical departments. The award signals support for organized labor practices within the publishing industry.
Movements of Freeport people and friends list numerous visits and returns. O E Rosenstiel transacted business at Dixon. Miss Emily Dudda guest in Freeport. Mrs J J Gishwiller of Lena visited. Ward Munn from Milwaukee guest of relatives. Dr J Sheldon Clark in Oregon. J M Butler of Chicago and N B Arensdorf of Dubuque transacted business. Mrs Charles Stetson of Chicago attends funeral of W W Lott. Mrs J E Tuckett travels to Hamilton Ontario. Miss Louise Chamberlain returns to Chicago after visit. Charles Koehler and H Rhoades head to Cleveland for a few days with relatives.
The Freeport camp of Woodmen meets this evening. Gibler's orchestra plays for a Rochelle party tonight. Woman's Relief corps supper Saturday night at A. R. hall from 6 to 8. Yeomen of America meet Friday evening May 10 in Trades and Labor Council rooms. William Neese sold his Washington street shop to Rockey Planing Mill Co. Dramatic society of Grace church meets tonight at the rectory. Woman's Relief corps to meet Mrs. Willard Bowers Friday afternoon. Martha Washington Thimble club closed for season. No meeting next Wednesday. Fire at Novelty Manufacturing plant in Sterling destroyed east end with nearly $500 loss. Mayor Thome orders saloons closed Sunday and bans floor scrubbing Sunday morning. St Margaret's guild rummage sale Thursday through Saturday in Wilcoxon building on Van Buren. Donations telephone Miss Scott or Miss Strong. A. J. Slade, of Freeport, bought Windsor hotel on Tower Fourth Street. Troy Perry & Varney to run business. Slade an experienced hotel man with health concerns noted.
Illinois Geological Survey proposes a vast drainage and river improvement program to reclaim 45 square miles of Pecatonica bottom lands plus river bottoms across the state. Estimated cost not more than 9 dollars per acre could raise land values from 30 to 60 dollars, with many districts formed over thirty years and potential for transportation and power gains.
Prayer meeting at Embury Methodist this evening followed by the Sunday senior board session. Officers and teachers of the Sunday school are asked to attend to discuss important business.
James Gilbert was arrested this morning and fined $1 plus costs on the charge of disorderly conduct.
A fragmentary ad or note praises Hollister's Rocky Mountain product linked to Tre Joseph Emmert, suggesting a promotion or testimonial style statement about love and pain tied to the brand.
Harvest days for tackle dealers show large sales as Freeport hooks gain national orders. Arthur M Becker of Memphis Tenn placed a substantial repeat order praising the hook after catching multiple fish including a five pound bass, noting no fish under two pounds. The hook’s advertising and Memphis praise enhance Freeport as a fishing hook center.
A box social and county fair will be held tomorrow evening in the High School attic to raise funds for the school annual. Tickets at the door grant lunch for two from a box whose owner remains a mystery until opened. The event features candy stands contests games and a lunch raffle with admissions of twenty five cents.
Special to the Journal Milwaukee May 9 Wisconsin State Baseball League opens its season with eight strong teams and brighter prospects than ever. Opening games slated for Green Bay at Freeport Oshkosh at Madison Wausau at Eau Claire and Fond du Lac at La Crosse weather permitting. Twenty six games scheduled with the season closing September 22.
A local ad claims Wadsworth Bros. Chicos cigars offer Havana filler, strong aroma, and premium taste at a low price. It urges smokers to try one and switch to Chicos, noting they are sold by H. J. Moogh as sole agent for Freeport.
The Young People's society of the First Y B church held their monthly business meeting last evening at 2la Springtreet with a large attendance. Important business was transacted. The district Y P B G L U convention will convene here in June. Preparations are underway for an interesting convention. After the business Piedert served an elegant lunch.
An old advertisement claims constipation robs iron absorption and harms blood, urging readers to regulate bowels with Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea or Tablets sold by Joseph Buimert for 36 cents.
Forty guests attended the Toastmasters' banquet last evening in Freeport. The event featured witty toasts by four young ladies and speeches praising municipal beauty and civic pride. A dainty repast served by the Ladies' auxiliary followed, with Miss Jaynes delivering a gracious response and the group voting to adjourn after closing remarks by toastmaster Frank E. Furst.
The Anchor Society met at the Blust building for a farewell party honoring Conrad Toelle who leaves Saturday for Germany. He will return September 11, his birth date, and members are urged to greet him at the train. Henry B. Witte presented Toelle with a hundred cigars, and Dr Currier read a poem he wrote about Toelle.
Last night the Masonic Temple hosted a very enjoyable Eastern Star party with cards and dancing. Gibler's Orchestra played spirited music until nearly midnight, about a hundred couples attended, and prize winners at the card tables were Mrs Mann with Mrs Beichhorn and Mr Vick with Mr Kelley.
The Knights of Columbus lodge rooms were opened yesterday for an afternoon card party honoring the ladies of the members. Mrs. Anna Carey Mrs. Johanna Allen Mrs C McCarthy and Mrs William Mathews received favors for their participation in the event.
Royal Neighbors of America Cherry Blossom camp held a large card party last evening at the Knights of Columbus hall for members and guests. Euchre games were played and favors awarded to Mrs. George Shaffer, Mrs. Edward Schenig, Mrs. Fred Altenbern, and Mrs. Mary Fee.
Vintage advertisement asserts catarrh is constitutional, not local. It promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure from Toledo makers, claims blood and mucous surfaces reach, offers $100 for a cured case, and lists accompanying Hall's Pamathy Pills for constipation.
May forfeit oratorical honor as Beloit contest judges overlooked Ray Southey of Take Geneva Wis being over twenty one. If Southey is ruled out Harold Underwood of Elgin would receive the medal with Quincey Jones of Freeport placed third.
Bronchial troubles are local and cannot be helped by stomach dosing. Hyomei delivers medicated air through a pocket inhaler, soothing inflammation and stopping coughing. The complete outfit costs $1.00 and is sold by Wm. F. Jungkunz with a money back guarantee if not satisfying.
The 1907 Wisconsin League season opened with Green Bay vs Freeport and other matchups across Oshkosh Madison Fond du Lac La Crosse and Wausau. A city parade drew strong crowds as Edward Scott umpired and Charles of Green Bay pitched, with Hayes named umpire for early series.
Wausau Wisconsin fans anticipate the season opener as the Wau gay team of the Wisconsin State League faces Kay Cake. Manager Ferguson sold pitcher Fry catcher Mauen and fielders Shaw and Tucker to Tansing Michigan. Papeufass has been released. The club is said to be the fastest ever from the city and fans are hopeful.
Pitcher Frank Barber, once a city resident and longtime amateur baseball figure, passed through town today while en route from Mason City to Chicago. He will join a semi pro team’s pitching staff there. Earlier last season Barber was with the Montreal club but an arm injury forced him to leave.
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