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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1906
Page
4
Two kinds of Wicklow shades are described, with emphasis on the right kind that lasts. The ad touts seven foot long shades with strong springs, durable rollers, and machine painted finishes. It promotes Reliance 36 inch wide shades in two grades and seven colors priced at 25 cents.
Amusement listing notes a large company backing a high quality show with the Homeseekers Quartet performing songs of the south and up to date numbers with artistic, melodious delivery. Encores expected. Tomorrow night at the Grand Opera House.
Businessmen are urged by the decorating committee to adorn their establishments tomorrow for the annual United Commercial Travelers' Convention. Five hundred guests will be brought to Freeport, and all should help ensure an entertaining visit that showcases the city's progress and energy.
Fireman Frank Carpenter on the Tlinois Central fast mail due in Freeport at 6:35 am jumped from the engine at Colvin Park this morning. He reportedly mistook a semaphore for a danger signal. Engineer Thomas Kyle backed the train to Colvin Park and found Carpenter unharmed, standing on the platform with hands in his pockets.
WM. O. WRIGHT & CO announces a 10 percent discount on all shoes for Bargains Friday. The sale runs Friday May 18 at the store, offering substantial savings on every shoe purchase.
The American Flag Association issues a circular urging nationwide observance on June 14, 1906. Mayors are asked to display flags on public buildings, editors to publish articles, and schools to hold patriotic exercises. Citizens are invited to join in celebrating the flag’s birthday and symbolism across the United States.
S R Smedley will arrive from Bloomington this evening to assume duties as secretary of the local Y M C A tomorrow morning succeeding J L Rogers R C Smedley has acted as
The education and religion committees chair at Bloomington recommended Smedley for the secretary role, highlighting his proven ability in Y M C A work. His long involvement and successful record in multiple branches promise strong performance with support from Y M C A members and the wider community.
Mr Sunday will hold a brief conference with Sunday school superintendents and teachers of the various churches tonight at the hour of the meeting. It is necessary that all be present.
A letter dated May 13 to W. A. Hatice portrays San Francisco as a ruined city with burned steel buildings, gone records, and widespread disruption. It warns banks may stay closed for a month, salvaging is minimal, and months to years pass before rebuilding starts amid crowded tents and fear of disease.
George E W Tisell a self-styled Swedish traveler arrived in the city from Rockford at 5 yesterday walking twenty eight miles from Forest City to Freeport He plans a cross country itinerary including Vancouver San Francisco Los Angeles and Sacramento and will return via North and South Dakota Iowa and Nebraska He carries pamphlets to sell for food and lodging and may write a magazine account after completing his 11 740 mile trek
Balloons sent from Wag ner furniture building rooftop yielded two recovered by Frank Walker of Lancaster township. One carried a mission clock donated by O. D. Emrick, the other an order for a tie from Robert Luecke. A third balloon remains unfound. Three more balloons with orders for Freeport merchants will be launched Saturday. Wallace Hutchinson, seven miles northeast, found the third balloon containing an order for a fountain pen donated by Otto Wagner.
Charles Sheehan, a youth, stole 46 dollars from Schoeffer and Brok haugen’s grocery. Police Magistrate Bentley bound him over to the grand jury with bonds set at 500 dollars. He could not furnish the bond and was committed to the county jail.
From Our Own Correspondent May 14 reports the Golden Circle will meet this week on Wednesday afternoon at the home of Miss Anna Wessels. John Eichhorn and family were at Freeport Sunday evening. Mrs. Charles Dilly, who fell and dislocated her left shoulder, is reported as good as can be expected. Miss Lillian William and Albert Scheffner spent Sunday at Freeport. Mrs. Structs of Pecatonica was in the vicinity last week. Dr. Voigt of Freeport was in the neighborhood with his automobile on Saturday. Mrs. J. J. Molter and son Clarence were at Freeport Sunday.
Harlem Corners notes Walter Moore of Kent called on Sunday and Miss Dorothy Rayhorn visited from Lena on Friday. Bert Albright and Arthur Rosen guel were Freeport visitors Saturday. Local attendees report Mr Sundays meetings as very good. Frank Rosenstiel made a business trip to Stillwater Minnesota last week.
Freeport High School baseball travels to Taylor's Park tomorrow afternoon to face Dixon High School. The Dixon team beat Freeport 12 to 11 two weeks ago, and Freeport players have been practicing hard for a rematch at 8:00 PM with admission set at twenty five cents. Lineup likely includes Beat, Schnel, Meisenbach, Hawke, Ellis, Young, McCulloch, Nestlerode, Goddard, Hartinah, Wheeler with subs. The Horace K Turner art exhibit opens at the high school this afternoon, running three days, with many tickets sold by students.
A Brewster tavern conversation notes Freeport as highly progressive based on cigar sales. The traveling man cites Wadsworth Bros Chico cigars as popular, selling through H. J. Moogh, with Chicos priced at five cents and favored for a mild, fragrant Havana smoke.
A stray black horse with white feet and a white forehead is found near the farm one mile from Orangeville. Finder to notify Mr. Stern at 1 Douglas Avenue. Also a wanted notice seeks a girl for general housework, inquire Mrs. John Harpster at 83 Van Buren Street.
Classified ad promoting personal life and wellbeing guidance by Dr Edwards. Mentions full name, past present and future, with contact details and a new phone number 689 White, 26 Chicago St. Advises readers to call at once for advice on business, love, marriage, divorce, and health.
A Livonia Missouri pharmacist cites customer cures from Dr King’s New Discovery. He claims three patients were permanently cured of consumption and others relieved from coughs and throat ailments. The ad promises a guaranteed price of 60 cents or $1 with a free trial bottle.
Union Electric Co has opened an office at 163 Galena Street and will conduct general electrical contracting. All repairs will be done properly, and the firm invites calls for any electrical work. New phone 769.
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