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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1905
Page
2
The Freeport Journal receives a label from the International Typo graphical Union praising its use of Union labor in the paper’s mechanical departments.
A stream of locals and visitors are noted in Freeport with names and origins such as Stockton Seales Mound Galena Forreston Lena Chicago Orangeville Rockford Bloomington and Rochelle. Events include travel to Chicago for business and to attend conventions and conferences plus a trip to Marion Indiana and Cincinnati Ohio for work and family reasons.
R BR Tiffany to deliver the annual Decoration Day address in Elizabeth. Solt's Chocolate shop windows showcase artistic decoration. The industrial school picnic postponed due to weather. Harry Moogh joins the master mechanic office at the Mois Central. Mr and Mrs Arthur Rospard of Clark Avenue welcome an eight pound baby boy. Ticket sellers for the First M FE organ recital urged to report to A J Stukenberg. Martha Washington sewing circle meets Friday at Knights of the Globe hall with full attendance desired. Prof Hewett announces orchestra rehearsal tonight, all members expected rain or shine. Baptist prayer meeting features seven speakers giving five minute talks on Christian stewardship, public invited. Rev W Gardner Thrall visited Mrs Ila Bolender’s residence at West and Fifth, plans to be at home under his vine and fig tree after June 1.
Mr Guy showcases his escape act at the county jail in Freeport. Before a crowd of about two dozen, he unlocked both interior and outer cell doors in under two minutes, with sheriff and police officials present. A second test confirmed the feat, and he promised a new exhibition tomorrow with handcuffs and shackles.
Patriotic people are urged to join Memorial Day events on Tuesday in memory of fallen comrades. The Grand Army of the Republic funded relief and memorial work, and local schools are asked to hold patriotic services explaining the day to students. Officials request school principals and teachers to organize observances and ceremonies.
Miss Nora Stemm organizes a Friday evening vocal recital featuring her pupils. The program includes vocalists Geneva Wears and Clarke Wagner with accompanist Mrs. Wagtter and violinists Aise Schuetfel and AL C. The event promotes a fine vocal performance by students at Odd Pel Jows hall with a repeat in Newhberpowstall Ridott on Saturday.
An ad touts a Shiger sewing machine model ix as the lightest running most durable and convenient. It highlights accessibility near 8 South Galeusa Ave Freeport and urges readers to look for the red 8. 8.
Mrs Wilhelmena Paul age seventy nine died this morning at her brother William Stans home 4 South Street after a four year illness of dropsy She was born in Leppedermore Germany came to the United States in 1870 settling in Stephenson County She first married Carl Drift man later wed Christopher Paul They lived near Forreston where Mr Paul died five years ago Survived by three brothers and one sister Funeral Sunday at 2 PM from the house and 2 30 PM from Oak Street Evangelical Church Elder Schutte to officiate
The Court of Honor held a well attended dancing and card party with 17 members in a dress parade in new uniforms. Harris orchestra provided music and prizes were won by Mrs. Frank Smith with Fred Dawson first and several second and third place pairs. Mrs. John Bender entertained the German club for her birthday with gifts, a six o'clock dinner, and theater. St Margaret's guild to host a dance May 24 at Lexington hall Gibler's orchestra. A card and sewing party at St Vincent's orphanage benefit is planned for Friday afternoon.
Mrs H Bentley and several others from Charles City and Savannah attend a Dixon New Iowa meeting of the Federation of Women's Clubs of the Thirteenth congressional district. Sessions start this afternoon and run to Friday with about fourteen clubs expected. Emma R. Brokner welcomes, Fred K. Bastian responds, E M Ebersole reads secretary report, Lizzie E. Kehr speaks on Benefits of District and State Federation.
Last of the present revival series at Embury church is this week. Rev. Leech of the UT B church at Fenton Whiteside county assisted in the service. Rev. J L Meads preached a strong sermon on Killing Bears and Lions. Ed Meads led the after meeting and several came forward at the altar. A 130 p.m. service was held. Yought Evanpellis Meads will preach from Det lier Drive Friday at 2:30 p.m. A children's service is planned Friday at 7:45. Rev J J Meads will preach on Modern Arousements with special music for each service.
Trigene W. Chalin of Chicago will deliver an address at the vircult court room exe Thursday evening and hold a conference at A o'clock the same day with the Prohibitionists at the College of Commerce. Prohibitionists are planning for the legislative election scheduled nearly two years hence.
Hannah Plant of Little Rock Arkansas extols Bucklen's Arnica Salve for five years of running sores and other wounds. She credits it with curing fear ful sores and touts its effectiveness on cuts burns and wounds. Guaranteed at Joseph Hamert's drug store for 25 cents.
Mas Hale operates at 11 Stephenson Street offering steam bath massage and manicure with chiropody. New contact line described as white a7 y LTulett.
A railroad revolution in motive power unfolds as the Alton orders gaso electric cars for interurban service while Union Pacific and Illinois Central explore similar systems. The gaso electric design uses a gas engine, generator, battery and motor to match load, cutting costs to about five-eighths of a cent per mile. The system auto-regulates speed via battery charge, reducing fuel use and wear, with plans for high speed interurban cars and a streamlined coach from Union Pacific shops.
Talented amateurs get a chance to perform at the Grand Opera House Saturday evening with two gold medals and a diamond studded prize for the top two. Judges from the audience will pick winners, and successful artists may get a trial on the circuit at a moderate salary. Send your name to the box office and arrive early to avoid seating scramble. Souvenirs for ladies tomorrow afternoon and bonds for children at the Saturday matinee. No matinee Sunday. New program each Monday.
A musical and oratorical contest will be held at United Brethren Church on Friday evening May 19. The program features readings, musical performances, and contestants including Ava Biches and others with a mix of solos, duets, and dramatic readings presented by the church’s youth group and titled participants.
Recruiting orders in Rockford and Freeport compare work since July. Freeport recruited ten men, Rockford twelve. Many applicants refused. building season limited work for trades. Young men seek pay and avoid recruiting offices. Rockford grocers plan an initial picnic.
The General Assembly of the Presbyterian church at Winona will speak for 2,000,000 communicants. About 1,200 prominent church representatives and 700 commissioners attend, with visitors and missionary workers arriving. Key issues include potential consolidation with the Cumberland branch and separate negro presbyteries. Dr J Wilbur Chapman declined moderator. J F Hendy named as contender for moderator with election expected today.
The United Brethren general conference in Topeka Kansas elected a five bishop board. Re-elected were Dr G M Matthews Chicago and J S Mills Anville Pa. New bishops are Dr William Weakley and Dr W M Bell Dayton and Dr T C Carter Chattooga Tenn. Dr Funk Dayton Ohio chosen church publishing agent.
A report from the pedagogical survey shows Illinois as the nation's second largest coal producer in 1904, with 85,900,780 tons valued at 386, FIT MHZ, while Pennsylvania produced 97, plt- 738 tons. The U S total reached 61,106,968 short tons in value 446,648,598, and 1908 outputs show declines in some states.
A distorted ad promotes Hall's Calamind Cure for deafness claiming natural causes and blocked ear tubes may be opened with a remedy. It promises free brochures and lists a Toledo address for orders.
Bids will be received until 8 o clock a m Saturday May 20 1905 for the building of the Lena hotel at Lena according to plans and specifications on file at Crotzer Seise s hardware store in Lena For additional particulars address EBL Crotzer Lena Tl bledtwy
Miss Millie Dorn of Orangeville won the gold medal in the two day WCTU institute at Orangeville. Miss Kathish Hammer of Freeport was a close second as the White Ribbon chorus and a host of speakers entertained and educated the crowd. Mrs Nelle Burger gave the main address on the work and aims of the WCTU and several honorary members were introduced into the union. Representing Lena Bolton and Freeport unions attended the event.
The city asks residents to cooperate in waste care with proper containers and convenient collection points. Fats owners are urged to provide chutes to ground level as collectors cannot service upper floors. Signed Com on Ftlealth. Also notices on settling debts from Lumber and Coal business and Low fares to Toronto via the North Western Line for the Millennial Convention.
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