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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1906
Page
2
A damaged fragment notes a label issued to a newspaper by an era of style, recognizing the Taot that it employs Union labor in its mechanical departments. The garbled text preserves a hint of labor acknowledgment within a historic issuing body.
The notice lists numerous residents and visitors in Lena and surrounding towns. It records Dr and Mrs F. B. Trickey, James Lacy, Dr and Mrs J. H. Stealy, Mrs F Hy Aldrich, Assistant Chief Silk, Mrs E Carpenter, Andrew Hirieg, Miles White, Miss Martha Hartman, Mr and Mrs George F Kerns and Miss Alma Steffen, Mrs O W Dorman, Douglas Pattison, Mrs Bert Miller, W Emder, Sheriff J B McCool, Misses Julia Kauffman and Con sidine plus others visiting or traveling to Chicago, Evanston, Monmouth, Sinnissippi farm, and Chambersburg.
The Royal Arcanum meets at 8 80 this evening while James Ellis joins Stover Engine works and James Grant joins Wm Walton Nephews clothing store. St Agnes guild meets tomorrow at 3 pm with Mrs H S Bowler. Freeport Saengerbund rehearses at 8 tonight. Globe Heine party hosts a card night at K G hall with 8 80 cards. Eastern Star holds a stated meeting tonight. Germania society party postponed due to Albert Hofmann’s death. American Stars of Equity meet Tue May 15 to announce the weigh-in contest results. Chas G Payne reports the death of his sister-in-law Mrs E D Payne of Atlantic City. she was daughter of T M Wilson, a former Baileyville justice of the peace.
C C Van Brocklin received word of the death of his sister in law Mrs Frank Van Brocklin at Necudah Wisconsin The deceased was well known here having visited the city many times Mr Van Brocklin will travel tonight to attend the funeral
Knights of Pythias Freeport Lodge No 452 calls a meeting in the castle hall this evening. Important business requiring member input will come before the gathering. All knights are urged to be in attendance.
A vivid summary of the Sunday baseball game at Taylor's park between Freeport and Oshkosh. Oshkosh won 3 to 0 with notable defense by Shriner at short and Reed making a highlight play. Freeport pitchers faced strong Oshkosh hits including a Gleason home run and Graves three base hit. Shoreline fielding and timely plays kept Oshkosh ahead.
Freeport and Oshkosh clashed in a tight game as Reed and Erickson produced key plays in the ninth. Warhop, facing Eason, could not convert and Oshkosh held on for an 8 to 2 victory with sharp fielding and a late double play ending the match.
A meeting of Freeport Beloit and Rockford trade and labor councils formed a central body to be called the Interstate Trades and Labor Assembly. W E Zimmerman of Freeport elected permanent secretary with Beloit to host June 10. C E Bouchie named chairman.
Horace Turner brings two hundred Turner Prints to Freeport for a three day exhibition in the High school auditorium and corridors. The collection offers ancient and modern works in exact color and detail at ten cent admission. The display runs 8 to 6 and 7 to 10, urging all patrons of education to attend.
Jerome Gibler and William Lowrie aim to interest New Yorkers in their opera The Sign of the Bow and Arrow. Mrs J H Gibler Alderman and Mrs Ford H Gibler will travel from Chicago to West Baden Indiana before joining Jerome and Lowrie in New York City for meetings with theatre managers. They expect success in securing production.
A large United Commercial Travelers meeting outlined plans to entertain 600 Knights of the Grip next Friday and Saturday. A reception committee of ten will greet visitors at the depot as most guests arrive Thursday night and Friday morning.
Amused patrons describe The Homeseekers as a genuine home feeling comedy drama with sincere heart interest. The Chicago run played to capacity houses and drew praise from dramatic critics. The production tours now and confirms the favorable verdict as it heads to Grand opera house next Friday night.
Announced gatherings listed at multiple homes with times set for ten o clock led by various pastors and lay leaders. Addresses include Douglas avenue 132, Delaware street 120, Carroll street 209, Knowlton streets Spring, West Fifth avenue corner West and Fifth, Broadway South Galena avenue corner, Lincoln avenue 58, Carroll street 190, Homer street 76, McKinley avenue West Freeport, Oak street 279, and other locations.
A claim that deaths from appendicitis decrease in proportion to the growing use of Dr King’s New Life Pills is stated. The advertisement promises relief from constipation and associated cramps, claiming to bring strength and vigor after use. It is guaranteed by Jos. Emert, a druggist, priced at 25 cents.
Riley and Wheat announce a large line of new goods priced lower than competitors. Visit the Sack of stare and compare. shoppers can save money by seeing what the store can do.
A Saturated health ad urges readers to eat only when hungry and promotes Mi-ona stomach tablets by W F Jungkunz. It claims the remedy soothes stomach irritation and strengthens gastric secretions for smooth digestion, with a 50 cent price and a money back guarantee if results fall short, excluding stomach cancer.
G W Fouts postmaster at River ton Ta says a chronic liver complaint caused jaundice and yellow nails but Electric Bitters cured him, keeping him well for eleven years. This tonic is sold at Jos Emmert's drug store for 50 cents and is praised as a sure cure for biliousness neuralgia weakness and stomach liver kidney and bladder derangements.
Staver & Co. showcases dressy oxfords as the proper spring footwear. The shop invites customers to view their new beauties, promising smart styles for the season.
Crowds packed the Freeport tabernacle as Rev William A Sunday drew 4500 worshippers for a Sabbath outreach. Thirty four new conversions in afternoon and evening, total converts near fifty with hopes to reach two hundred this week. Mr Sunday praised, organizers report growing interest and expanded attendance despite poor ventilation.
The speaker urges prayer as spiritual power, citing Luke 11:1 and divine responsiveness. He argues against unity faults, denounces church ritualism, notes society’s holier than thou view, and calls for daily Bible companionship and secret communion to gain entry to the kingdom.
Scott's Emulsion described as the easy oil easy to take and effective in relief from stomach griping and nausea associated with raw cod liver oil. Claims it is superior to cheaper or alcoholic substitutes and suitable for health conscious readers. SCOTT BOWNE 499 Pearl Street New York.
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