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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1905
Page
2
In recognition of the act that employs Union Insitor to its mechanical departments, a rebel is signed to the Freeport Journal by the International Wsipo- Brancleds Infon.
A collection of short notices: A J Goddard conducts business in Chicago. H F P Fry returns from Wantoma. Henry Dorman and David Byers in Polo. G W Wright active at Lena. Co C Shoemaker ships to Chicago. W P Atwell of Stevens Point visiting Circuit Clerk Boyington. Rev L C Schmidt and family of Polo visit South Carroll street. Mrs O B Bidwell travels to Princeton to visit Capron home. Dr L H Matter attends Foresters convention in Hast St Louis. Mrs J R Hawkins leaving for Sioux Falls. Mrs A C Brown and Eva B Stearns head to Montreal for summer. Mrs Otis Connor returns to Chicago. Edward Bickenbach at Winslow for Northwestern Mutual Life. Mrs J A Clark addresses King’s Daughters assemblies in Ottawa and Streator. Mr and Mrs Wm Everett Swift depart for the east, then sail June 1 for Panama. Mrs Swift is daughter of J F Runner.
Freeport M W A calls an important meeting Thursday evening. The 02s of Freeport High school meet with Miss Kate Palmer this evening. Saengerbund jubilee chorus rehearses at Germania hall tonight. Mrs Otto Krehl hosted the German club yesterday with a six o clock dinner. Dr K F Snyder, who had an operation at Mayo Hospital Rochester, resumed practice here. Ridgway Electric Co awarded contract to wire New York house for light and telephones. United Workers of the Second Presbyterian church will meet Friday afternoon to hear Presbytery report. dinner served 4 to 7 and all parishioners invited.
Donald Callahan deputy clerk of the United States court who will reside in Freeport was married at Galena this morning to Miss Kelley.
Professor Fulwider and members of the high school track team and oratorical contest will depart Champaign Saturday morning at 1 55 o clock. Names listed include Henry Diestelmeier Nellie Herrmann Arthur F Hille and Mabel I Hird. Arthur F Hille and Miss Mabel I Hird were married by Magistrate Bentley this morning. Baby mentions Hollister's Rucky Mountain tea advertised as a great medicine for babies. 35 cents for tea or tablets by Joseph Emmert.
To whom it may concern I forbid any union from trusting my son Walter M Palmer Jr and will not be responsible for any debts he contracts after this date signed Walter M Palmer Sr May 4 1005 Trustee Guardian or parent legal action implied
Advertising message offers 1000 pianos at $1 a week from Devor Piano Co. noting reliable makers and many styles with delivery any time. Contact 78 Stephenson Street Freeport Ill for purchase or inquiries.
A Freeport Business Men's association committee reported the Hobart M. Cable organ factory needs more room and may build two more buildings and a power house. Residents favor a $20,000 preferred stock drive to fund expansion and keep the plant in Freeport. Detailed needs include 42,000 square feet, 140 workers, and plans to enlarge shipping and reed departments while seeking more horsepower and boilers.
Cottage prayer meetings were held today at multiple homes led by Rev. Mr. Chiffing Rev. Garman Rev. Meads Rev. Meyers Rev. Melay Rev. Leckley and others A large children's meeting with a doll-filled rostrum yielded many seeking salvation Last night Rev. J L Meads preached and two seekers knelt at the army for pardon Tonight a large chorus will sing and Rev J L Meads will preach Also an advertisement for Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea and Father John's Medicine appears with prices and store names.
Freeport defeated Green Bay 4 to 1 in a weather ruined game as Klock, Carson and Schneiberg starred on a reinvigorated squad. Nicolai made a spectacular fielding play and Meade Sullivan drove in two runs with Carson adding two extra-base hits. Green Bay’s Conners and Kunally provided late resistance as the visitors showed strength despite the rain soaked afternoon.
The piece details inflated annual expenses across the Three-Eye league and major circuits, noting $2,000,000 plus in jet costs, $6,000 average salaries, and add-ons like $2,500 travel per team. It cites $40,000 in league expenses per team and compares antiquated title payouts of $405,000 in the American League and $335,000 in the National, with 10,000 men earning from the national game. It ends with a local note on Freeport’s win after Poling’s absence and a light mockery of a mascot superstition addressed to him.
The Freeport team claims the pennant and shows resilience after dropping two of the first three games. The right spirit drives the comeback effort as supporters rally behind the club.
The Grand Opera House leases to Jake Rosenthal for summer shows starting May 15 with six headlining acts including Guy and Marie Laurens. Kinodrome and Edison Lubin films headline per opening week. Matinees daily from Tuesday at ten cents with decorative china souvenir for ladies. seats on sale Saturday.
A subdued crowd gathered at Germania hall for the Tu0th anniversary commemoration of Friedrich Schiller. Roses and festival designs framed the stage where a bust of the poet stood in bold relief. The program featured English and German recitations from Schiller, musical selections by Rotgler Wag ner and Kunz, and addresses by Hon. W. H. Washer and Rosene J. Carnahan.
Tomorrow will be ladies day at Knights of Columbus parlors. Thos S Austin refused medical operations for his wife and instead used Electric Bitters, which his wife credits with restoring health after five physicians failed. Guaranteed by druggist Joseph Bamert at 40c. The G B M S road will sell excursion tickets daily May 15 to Sept 30 to Delavan Waukesha Madison and other stops at reduced rates via J BR Sware Agent.
The article notes a boom in electric interurban lines mainly in Indiana, Ohio, and Illinois, with Indianapolis as a major hub. It describes a potential St Louis to New York trolley route via Chicago and a Chicago corridor through Edwardsville, Springfield, and Joliet. Projections claim hundreds of miles of lines, improving travel and suburban living while easing city crowding and improving health.
President Nelson calls Local Improvement association meeting in Lena to discuss continuing the group and hotel project. Reports on members and business leaders, plus local updates from Freeport Chicago and West Point township.
Spring weather boosts catarrh cases and Hyomei offers a guaranteed home cure. The kit includes inhaler and bottle of Hyomei for one dollar, with refills fifty cents. The seller guarantees satisfaction or money back.
The board of local improvements has received a petition from property owners representing a majority of the frontage in Chestnut Street asking for the extension from Lo Cust to Walnut Street. Hon Almon Willis of Jamaica, VT writes about using Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin for their little boy. For sale by H J Moogk and Wa F Jungkunz. The Daily Journal is delivered citywide for ldca week.
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