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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1905
Page
2
A notice from the International Typographical Union honors the Freeport journal for employing union labor in its mechanical departments, signaling support for organized labor practices.
Thursday afternoon is Ta dig day at Knights of Columbus. Royal Arch degree to be conferred tonight by Freeport Chapter R A M. Knights of Columbus special meeting at 8 PM in council room. Freeport Division No 20 Auxiliary to the R L E meets Wednesday at 2 30. Woman's Home Missionary Society holds tea and business meeting Wednesday May 24 at Mrs. Alice Frisbie's corner Pine and Pleasant. tea served 5 30 to 7 40. all invited.
Clinton May 13 The Wineis State Sunday Beholds dation will convene here tomorrow. Twelve ten dred delegates are expected. The convention meets in the Presbyterian church with 2000 seats for three days Tuesday Wednesday Thursday closing with an evening meeting. Prof W O Excell Chicago will lead music. W B Jacobs Chicago will speak on Bible Study and What Hath God Wrought. J H Ingle Kansas will discuss Some Advantages of Sunday School Work. Rev John Potts will address on Sunday School Interrogation Points.
The officers elected last night for Company LI were Captain Yount, First Lieutenant Taft, and Second Lieutenant McLain. The report notes the event as orderly with no notable controversy and includes a stray line promoting Rocky Mountain Tea.
Coroner's Jury convened behind closed doors in Savannah to investigate the assassination of Daniel S. Berry, a prominent lawyer and former Illinois state senator. No suspect identified, rumors tie a prominent citizen and a woman to the case, with investigators focusing on possible political motives and interconnections.
Florence Taylor returned to Morseville to resume school work. Phidian Art club met with Mildred Musser. Delegates reported from the federation meeting. Charles Piper attended the State G A R and S of V encampment in Rockford. A street show drew a large crowd. Several Lena residents visited nearby towns and prepared for the G A R encampment march.
An Avigona man attributes relief from breakfast distress to Postum Coffee and Grapes-Nuts replacing toast and coffee. He cites headaches, weight gain, and improved well being after three months, endorsing the products as tasty and nutritious. The ad mentions The Road to Wellville and a promotional phrase in-pack.
John A. Davis post No. 98 and OMI soldiers will meet at G A R hall Wednesday at Rotclovk. Comrades urged to wear full uniform and Grand Army badge. Auxiliaries and others may also attend. Vickers will be on sale at the hall. Heir Commander note.
Mrs. Male announces steam bath massage manicure chiropody at 111 Stephenson Street with a new telephone number white 979. Advert contains a small steam bath and personal care services listing dated 4-17.
Gen John Cotson Smith a candidate for commander of the Illinois department of the Grand Army is staying at the Nelson house in Rockford and plans to base headquarters at the Chick with U S Grant post rooms 27 and 28. He traces his career from private in the 74th to brigadier general and Latin Masonry connections with wide honors worldwide.
The G A E encampment in Rockford opens with John A Davis presiding. Freeport citizens and a large delegation, some traveling by special train, will attend. Tomorrow features a parade and a camp fire program with speeches by dignitaries including Hon. Chas K Fuller and Gov. Dunne.
Results of Monday games show Beloit four wins, Wausau twelve. Freeport and Wausau tied for second. Wausau beat Beloit, strengthening fourth place. Freeport faces Oshkosh with a possible pennant lead if series split and La Crosse falters at Beloit. Umpire Donnie Boland is suspended three days for insubordination and for not announcing batteries.
Wausau defeated Beloit in a hard fought match with Beloit struggling at the plate. Key players Bartenes Onthout Buckwater Pregont and Walton contributed for Wausau as Beloit failed to capitalize on chances.
The Y P S C E of Second Presbyterian will host a sock social tonight at the church parlors. A nourishing church social with a program includes piano solos by Miss Cliva Hunt and Miss Kiva Mrnst, readings by Miss Hazel Stark and Miss Mabel Ryan, choir selections by Reve Burton Hannal Mabel Ryan Eva Graham, and refreshments.
Transfers include Fred Kracht to John Keehn, C.F. Hildreth to Alread Kaufman, T.G. Koch to G.W. Eaton, Clinton Brands to C.F. Kaiser, Moritz Reichert to G.J. Dollmeyer, A.E. Smith to Timothy Gakin, Phillip Becker to John Buss Jr, and G.G. McCarthy to Willis Ijljequist all in Freeport or Dakota areas with prices from 675 to 2600 dollars. Abstracts of title, deeds, mortgages, and loans offered by O. Taylor & Price Conveyancers. Furniture and piano tuner services by Geo. B. Painture.
Chief Sweeney explains he follows orders as Officer Rummelhagen clears Stephenson street of loiterers and disorder. Mayor Dittmar backs the crackdown despite some protests, noting past missteps but affirming support for removing intoxicated and obscene behavior that disturbs pedestrians, especially women.
Amusements report a large Grand audience last night for a vaudeville week two, featuring the Myles McCarthy company in a thirty minute comedy dramatic sketch The Ender Dog. The production uses a full stage with extras and strong performers. Madge Maitland receives high praise for her exceptional performance and Pacatel is noted as a remarkable versatile performer.
The Dutch skit duo Casmaore and Florence entertain with clever, humorous acts and timely topics. Smith brothers, famed for head to head balance, headline as a spectacular act with electric lighting. Miss Josephine Gamble charms as a rare violin soloist delivering encores. Matinees daily with souvenirs and a mammoth crowd photo. Reservations via the new phone. A 100 piece china dinner set goes to a lucky lady Saturday. Amateurs Saturday evening.
The first legislature passed a local improvement law that the governor did not veto within ten days, enabling boards of local improvements to proceed without property owner frontage consent. It applies to cities under 100000 population and allows signing petitions to be unnecessary, with boards using assessments or general taxes. The new law shifts control from property owners to the board and is expected to spur extensive improvements statewide. A new owning is placed at Joseph Kmmert's drag store by Frank Lohr.
A historic ad describes a new germ theory and claims Mi o Na tablets strengthen the stomach to neutralize disease germs. It urges taking one before meals to prevent indigestion and headaches. The copy touts Mi o Na as a guaranteed cure for stomach diseases except cancer and names William F. Jungkunz as the guarantor.
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