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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1906
Page
4
A Chicago style fashion column notes the end of sunburnt looks among Freeport women as summer wardrobes pivot to pink and white tones. It describes long sleeves, stocks, and veils, plus sunshades on wooden sticks, reflecting cautious style for warmer months.
In Atlanta on May 28 J W Griffin a city businessman shouted hell and damnation and sang gospel with pistol shots outside Peachtree auditorium during Torrey Alexander meetings. He was taken into custody at 2 am. Doctors say the sermon unsettled his mind.
A list of prayer meetings with names and addresses across streets including Stephenson Oak Walnut Winslow Madison Liberty Carroll and West streets. Leaders listed with pastors evangelists and committee members.
Stockton News reports a city crusade to stamp out cigarette smoking led by prominent men including ministers, the school superintendent, and other citizens. Schoolgirls join the effort, urged to avoid smoking and opt for a pipe with less harmful contents. The piece suggests similar action in Stockton to protect youths from tobacco.
A large advertising clock, eight feet tall and silver painted, was installed this afternoon in front of the Bengston jewelry store, creating a prominent street display.
Mrs Clayton Stemim travels to Luther Town to visit her parents, a brief local social note about family travel and residence.
The Minois Central A B announces round trip rates to St Paul and Minneapolis at one fare plus 2 dollars. Tickets go on sale May 28 29 30 31 with return limit June 9. Extension to July 16 possible by ticket deposit and 2 dollar payment after June 9. The IC RB RB operates through cars and a sleeper between Freeport and St Paul.
Mia A J Jackman wife of Professor Jackman of Northwestern University denounced high school fraternities and sororities at the Illinois Mothers Congress in Springfield on May 23. She called these secret groups undemocratic, exclusive, and a source of vanity, vicious behavior, and early social restriction. She urged practical chaperonage and exposure to diverse peers to counteract secrecy and potential immorality.
In Social Circles announce the June 6 marriage of Ellen Light of Freeport to Frank Daily of Sterling. The Germania Society hosts a dance and card party tonight. Agnes Belman hosts a six o clock dinner for Boston store lady clerks at her Ordway Street home.
Grace McPhillips of Monroe denied being the Monroe girl in a Freeport case where three young girls were arrested and fined. Officials reportedly told her the arrested girl was a Forreston resident, not from Monroe, prompting her trip to Freeport and later to Rockford. The paper notes confusion from a city report and taunts from locals.
Edward Billig of Rockford and Dan Smith of Beloit were arrested after a disputed ownership argument over a fifty-cent halter. They fought in the alley behind Dreyer & James' blacksmith shop on Exchange street. Smith suffered a black eye and minor bruises, while Billig escaped into the river jungles as officers pursued him.
Closing board quotes show July wheat at 83 34, July corn 47 3/4, July oats 33 5, July pork 16 20, July lard 8 75, July ribs 9 25. Union stock yards figures list cattle 6,000 steady with prices 4 10 to 6 00, hogs 17,000 weak with mixed butchers 6 42, good heavies 6 32 to 6 45, rough heavies 6 10 to 6 20, lights 6 10 to 6 40, bulk sales 6 35 to 6 40, sheep 12,000 weak 4 60 to 6 40.
Postmaster G W Fouts reports a near-fatal robbery and loss of all comfort. He credits Elec tric Bitters for curing a chronic liver complaint after twenty years and eleven years of good health. The note mentions a cancer antidote at La Salle Illinois, claimed as a rational cure.
Proposals will be received by the committee on supplies of the board of education for seven hundred tons of anthracite coal to be delivered to city school buildings. Proposals due 12 o'clock Monday May 28 1906. The committee reserves the right to reject any or all proposals. GC A Monammana Chairman. 5-22d lw
Excursion tickets will be sold June 1 to 4 inclusive for travel to Springfield U1 via the North Western Line. Return limits are favorable. Apply to agents Chicago and North Western Railway. 5-23d w6-4.
Incoming schedule lists a Capernaum Shrine memorial at the Masonic temple on May 2 to be followed by a Freeport camp card party for Woodmeh and Royal Neighbors at the K of P hall on May 24. Prof Dawson hosts one season finishing social dance on May 25. St Mary’s church hosts a dance and card party on May 80 by theYoung Indies. June features the annual piente of Northern TH. Nels and Southern Wisconsin Piente Association.
WIT Elgin notes near uniform closing times as a plan favored by many union members and several employers. At a recent barbers union meeting no firm decision was made though 7 o clock year round is seen as best if changes occur. Currently shops close at 8 with most customers believing the barbering day ends by 8:30 or 9.
The Hanover Journal laments the town’s quiet temperance image while noting recent imports of beer. It recalls no saloon in over twenty years yet describes five to six kegs brought in by bus and a wagonload from Elizabeth, suggesting ongoing access to beer despite pro-temperance norms.
Advertises Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea claiming skin becomes soft and fair. Promoted by Joseph Emmert, offered at 35 cents as tea or tablets.
At 524dtf, Burrell Bros advertised best oil perfection price per gallon is listed as cents per gallon at The Cash Grocers located on 119 Stephenson St. The notice emphasizes the low rate and nearby availability for customers.
One fare plus 2.00 for the round trip to St Paul and Minneapolis and return. Tickets on sale May 28 29 380 and 381 inclusive. Final return limit June 9. Extension to July 16 on payment of 2.00 fee. For further information see nearest ticket agent or write today to F A Miller General Passenger Agent Onigago. 234
Good pay for experienced men skilled with plainer sticker rip and cross-cut saws mortiser penooner and aes. Apply at Rawleigh Medical Co office. Excursion rates now in effect on the C M & St P R R with good return options to Sept 30. J B Swarr, Agent.
The Chicago and North Western Railway announces reduced fares for June 11 to 18 for the Homecoming of Kentuckians celebration in Louisville. Ex Kentuckians from across the country are expected to visit their native soil, with Louisville preparing to honor them with Southern hospitality. Tickets and complete details available from agents.
Regular town board meeting scheduled for Friday, June 1 at 7:30 p.m. to audit bills. Citizens with town claims should present them at the Town Clerk’s office in the Rice Building, 2nd floor, immediately. Signed by Michall Steffen, Town Clerk.
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