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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1906
Page
2
Fragmentary text mentions a label issued to the Freeport Journal Os and references International Type recognition and Union labor in its mechaniehy departments. Content is damaged and incomplete.
Local items note Glen Arlington on Polo business and Rev WW A Billings returning to Dixon. Rise Gorman of Monroe transacts in the city, Dr JIves back after city business, and Mrs WH Irwin with daughters traveling to Chicago. Mrs GiM Pfeiffer leaves for Parisisa visit with son Charles. Carrie Bock returns to Marengo from Freeport. Mrs E M Blaisdell returns to Chicago after visiting daughter Mrs J A Martin. Mrs Charles Bogardus returns to Paxton after visiting daughter Mrs O R Zipf. Ned Scott and wife, once hosting Freeport relatives, depart to Sioux City. Miss Ada M Webster funeral attended by J S Fifield and daughter Lizzie Fifield of Chicago. James McNamara and daughter Lou, guests of brother C A McNamara of St John Newfoundland.
The Galt house at Sterling sold to B F Maywood of Milwaukee. Sheriff J B McCool returned from Glenwood after placing George Heston in the school of correction. Chief Sweeney orders property owners to remove ashes and rubbish within ten days or the city will do the work at owners expense. Dixon seeks two suspects headed for Freeport for breaking into stores. Officers Wilkey and Conley returned from Aurora after attending the sixth annual Police Association of Illinois convention. Chief Sweeney attended and will return from Chicago tonight.
Delegates gathered in Aurora report a sentiment to host the Policemen's Convention in Freeport the year after next. Nearly two hundred attended the Aurora meeting and 1908 projections estimate about 500 attendees. Adam Wilkey of this city was named to the association's key legislative committee.
George Adamson was injured yesterday afternoon while painting at the Hartman farm two miles northeast of the city. He stood on a scaffold twenty feet high with a companion when a rope broke causing a fall. Adamson landed on a paint can and fractured two ribs in his right side.
The Germania society directors grant use of the hall free for a benefit concert and ball next Thursday night for San Francisco musicians left destitute by the earthquake and fire. The gesture is widely appreciated and expected to boost the donation substantially. The band is rehearsing daily and the program promises a rich treat.
Real estate transfer records show Mrs Emeline Beebe selling Broadway Street property to Mary Tangenstein and others for 3600 dollars.
A brief marriage notice states Estella Meades of Scioto will wed Charles 5 on a date noted as the 29th in the Stanton area with town records listing the same. The terse entry confirms the license and intended union.
A damaged letter claims postmaster G. W. Fouts of River ton Ta nearly died in a robbery and suffered chronic liver complaint. It cites a testimonial praising Electric Bitters as a cure for biliousness nervousness weakness and stomach and bladder issues, sold at Jos Emmert's drug store for 50 cents.
A brief notice announces B and W Iron Clad shoes supplied to Viel Kid of Kan, with details unclear in the fragmented OCR text. The item cites a product name and a recipient, but no further context or date is readable.
Baumgarten reports federal court in Chicago held no sale of Natural Carbon By-Products assets at this time. Judge Landis restrains transfers of forty bonds, notes worth 40000, and 200000 shares until further decree. Com plainants argued for court jurisdiction, Hirshman claim discussed, stockholders express support and await future court actions.
Remains of A. H. Merlien who died in Rockford arrive at noon and funeral services are held at the German Reformed church in German Valley this afternoon. Merlien formerly lived in Baileyville and had resided in Rockford for several years.
Miss Bertha Taylor of Freeport will address the Arts and Crafts society at its Friday afternoon meeting at the home of Mrs. H. G. Hatch on National avenue in Rockford.
Fred Aldridge of Freeport has purchased M G Wirsing's barber shop at Ovatgelliin and will take possession tomorrow.
Rockford athletic management refutes Freeport accusations of unfaithfulness over a signed baseball contract for a game previously canceled by Freeport citing a misdated commitment. The dispute centers on who held rights to play and responsibility for expenses and a concurrent track meet and oratorical contest.
Rev William Sunday addressed students for 45 minutes on Wednesday morning to a warm reception. The Senior class chose commencement invitations for tan colored cards featuring the class colors. Literary societies schedule Monday meetings. The baseball squad travels to Rock City. probable Freeport lineup includes Best Schmetzle Hartman Melsenbach Wagner Hawke Goddard Nestlerode Dietrich. The Senior play The Scrap of Paper or Adventures of a Love Letter by J Polygrove Simpson is a three act comic drama with twelve characters and has played elsewhere with success. Regular chorus work occurred in assembly hall. Glee club practiced and will bring new music to commencement. Treble Clef club performed at the Woman’s club meeting Thursday.
A New York hotel man reports restless nerves and sleep loss after coffee. An admirer says switching to Postum Food Coffee cured irritability and improved sleep. A woman notes weight gain and heart palpitations ended after quitting coffee for Postum. Her friend and brother also benefited. There's a reason.
Green Bay edged Freeport 8 to 4 as Umpire Cross drew criticism for calls that favored the home team. Long drives in the fourth inning and solid hitting by Schoonhoven and Reed fueled the late surge, while Freeport errors and Reed’s silence at the plate capped a frustrating day for the visitors.
Report highlights excellent diamond condition in Green Bay area games. Umpire Cross praised for firm decisions as Freeport ties, with three double plays noted. Mention of upcoming Oshkosh series and press accommodations by B. Taylor elevating coverage at the park.
Eau Claire Wisconsin, May 10. Eau Claire won its game by a sixth inning rally after Wausau scored four in the fourth. Livingston started for Wausau and was lifted in the sixth for Caspard. Final line shows Eau Claire 8, Wausau 5 with batteries Aiken Amey for Eau Claire and Livingston Gasper Karnell for Wausau.
LaCrosse defeated Oshkosh as both visitors pitchers struggled with control. LaCrosse outplayed Oshkosh in the field and produced a decisive scoring spread. Beore, Jones, Killian, Safford, Bottsford and Bourgois led the LaCrosse offense in a game clearly dominated by the home team.
A brisk classified notice offers ladies and children's summer underwear sets including vests and drawers from Riley and Wheat. The brief listing highlights sizes and types for summer wear, inviting readers to inquire or purchase locally.
A brief item records Wynbreline repair and recovery status with the address 87 Galena Street, mentioning Ryan. The terse note uses plain language and local contact details, reflecting a small community notice.
A Leavenworth Kansas campaign to boost local spending uses advertising over editorials. The Post dollar scheme circulates a genuine Uncle Sam coin with revenue tags to prove money spent at home returns to the spender, encouraging shoppers to avoid out of town purchases and supporting local merchants through premium offers.
Dr O R Taylor of Streator urged state dental boards to test applicants directly rather than rely on school credentials. He noted some graduates lack readiness and pressed for support for those without access to dental schools. Chicago speakers argued boards should consider exam performance and field experience over schooling alone.
Mrs Lucia Wilke of Caroline Wisconsin found a 25 cent box of Bucklen Arnica Salve cured a running sore on her leg after twenty three years of torment. Advertises as antiseptic healer of piles wounds and sores with a five cent price at Jos Emmert's drug store.
There is no excuse for catarrh with Hyomei widely known and easily obtained. The remedy is inhaled through a pocket inhaler and a complete outfit costs one dollar with refills 60 cents. Wm F Jungkunz guarantees a cure when used as directed or refunds the purchase price.
The funeral of the late Charles Kenn was held today, the services at St Francis hospital being in charge of the Grand Army post. The remains were taken to Rockford for interment.
H A Huenkemeier is reported to be transacting business in Chicago on the day of this notice. The event underscores ongoing commercial activity involving the individual in Illinois.
A fragment from a poem notes the value of small comforts like Rocky Mountain Tea to ease a worker's burden and mentions Joseph Emmert as a referenced figure.
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