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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1907
Page
2
The Freeport Journal receives a Typographical Union label recognizing use of Union labor in its mechanical departments. The badge acknowledges the newspaper's commitment to organized labor practices and industry standards.
Miss Belle West visits Savanna. Elias Miller from Orangeville on business. W W J O Conner of Chicago calls on friends. Edward Troy from Monroe transacts business. D B Staver from Winslow on business. J M Wirth returns to Milwaukee after a week in town. F E Wickwire from Rockford transacts business. Mrs Ira Wagner of Orangeville visits relatives. Claude Altenburn returns from Dodgeville. Mr and Mrs W H Blackman of Waterloo IA in the city. W J Young returns from Chicago with a new line of pictures. W W Thompson of Tonica on business and visiting. Mr and Mrs C Head depart for Mendota for several days with friends. George P Panhard, guest of Freeport relatives, heads home to Lebanon PA. Miss Keister of Amboy visits Freeport and attends the Masonic ball. E W Norman returns to Dubuque after visiting friends. Frank McMahon and sister attend the Democratic ball in Mendota. Mrs H H Addams of Cedarville en route to Chicago to stay with daughter Jane Addams. Rev Fr Nellis of St Josephs Church travels to Chicago for ordination services. Fred Kettenhoffen, former resident and nephew of Rev Kalvelage, joins the class.
Admission to Passion Play tonight is 10 and 20 cents. A hot dinner and supper will be served by Trinity ladies at K of G hall on Saturday for 26 cents. Second Presbyterian Christian Endeavor members Bert Bookman Will Osten F Emerson Inks and Miss Vorta Walker attend the Rockford convention. Miss Maria Leigh won the Mt Carroll seminary musical contest gold medal. George Quivey and wife arrived from Freeport typhoid fever case at 421 Independence Avenue where he will convalesce.
The Lena Star notes Pearl City favors the roundhouse site citing river water access, while Stockton residents push for the facility and promise strong support. Pearl City argues water convenience gives it an edge, but Stockton seems likely to win as locals pledge action for the company.
Last night at 11 800 oclock a Beloit Rockford and Interurban car left Beloit half an hour earlier and derailed at a switch three miles south of Roscoe. The conductor motorman and two passengers were injured in the crash.
Four prisoners remain in the county jail awaiting grand jury action. John Beverly faces burglary charges while W A McGilvay A C Bates and William Norton are charged with forgery.
The W.C.O.F. held its regular meeting last evening with no important business brought before the group.
Mail service faced delays as carriers were unable to make usual doorstep deliveries in the business district due to a morning rush.
Report asks about Prof Frische the pastel artist seen at Brown and Doll Mayer’s on June 22. No additional details provided.
Eight hundred thousand eighty six dollars on claims approved by the M W A dominate the board session. Tuberculosis top cause of deaths with 74, three murder cases noted. A new suspensions and reinstatements department shows strong results and improving lapse rates across 1905 to 1907 with rising reinstate rates and declining lapses.
F B E Anderson of Oakland Nebraska patents a street and station name printing brake register for street cars. The device uses a spring tied rope and cog wheel to display large station names, akin to a fare register. Anderson aims to form a local stock company in Sioux City to manufacture the registers on a large scale with railroads and street car firms ready to trial.
An alleged swindler using the name Ss. B. Seeley offered to repressadt a supposed Alda-Domi Lad Peverauiaient compas in Dubuque. He demanded $5 from victims and attempted to sell Tor’s dim en Aladeai tows. Authorities seek to curb the scheme.
A patient testimonial from Henriettta Pennsylvania claims five years of eczema, with lung involvement, improved after trying Electric Bitters. The family sought multiple doctors before using several bottles of the tonic, reporting complete cure. Sold as a blood medicine and health tonic for 50 cents at Joseph Emmerts' drug store.
Invitations are out for the thir tenth annual picnic of the Matter relatives at William Folgate's grove near Cedarville on Saturday June. Officers include President William H. Matter and Secretary L. H. Matter. Committees cover water, lemonade, ice cream, table, and dinner with numerous Matter family members named.
The Democratic ball last evening at the Masonic temple drew nearly 400 attendees. Prizes went to Mesdaimes R. Migeley Bodenheim L. H. Matter George Schmelzle N. M. Nelson and A. P. Miller for card games while Gibler's orchestra played lively selections pleasing older guests. Townsfolk from nearby areas attended.
Mrs Oliver Miller entertained La Gai Douraine members at her South Freeport home on Wednesday evening for a variety shower honoring Miss Lulu Brown. Smilax and pink carnations adorned the dining room and a luncheon was served by a skilled cateress. Several club members offered toasts with Miss Edna Beat presiding as toast mistress. Susie Meyers gave a notable toast on La Gai Douraine.
A large crowd attended the card party given last evening in the K of G hall by the Court of Honor. Euchre was played with prizes awarded to Miss Ida Mernitz and Albert Leonhardt for first place, and Mrs J Parr and Edward Hornberger for second.
A Knights of Columbus ladies card party was held yesterday in the club rooms. Prizes went to Mrs. M. J. Kelley, Mrs. Maurer, and Mrs. Edward McSherry.
Miss Florence White hosted the D U club at her Stephenson street home yesterday afternoon. The event featured euchre with Mrs. Burr receiving the favor.
Miss Mary Gordon entertained the Comraderies club at her Carroll street home last evening for her birthday anniversary. Guests presented the hostess with various gifts as the social event concluded.
Holmburg Art Co presented new colored hand painted films last night at the Grand theater. Notable scenes included Christ Walking on the Sea Transfiguration Resurrection and Ascension. Admission prices are reduced to attract broader audiences. Saturday features Drama of the Ages with a full program change at lowered prices.
Depositions on the character of Florence Haswell were taken before Justice Vincent Chief of Police Henry Silk and Magistrate Heatley. The woman has been arraigned previously on several occasions. P. E. Taylor of Tekamah Neb acts as counsel for the woman seeking to reopen the divorce case and custody of the children. RK Mitch ell represents the father and offers Chief Silk's testimony to show Haswell resided in a house run by Dot Fink and is not fit to have custody.
Dixon Pa May 23 The Dixon Browns start the season with two games against the Chicago Pastimes at Athletic Park. A Sunday game will be played at Central Park on the interurban. Central Park has improvements and Bob Woodyatt and Whipple will pitch.
Readers may buy all sheet music and music publications at actual cost by mailing name and address or calling at the Piano Parlors to register in the music directory. Smith Barnesiano Song Book offered free to guitar callers. Devore Piano Co., 76 78 Stephenson St Freeport Tl. 4 26dawtf.
The Illinois grand lodge of Elks at Bloomington re-elected several officers but not Dr. C L Snyder as treasurer, with C M Williamson of Quincy chosen. Dixon lodge beat Peoria 16 to 15 in a baseball game, earning a cap and confirming the Bloomington convention as highly successful, while East St. Louis won the miles trophy.
Noon in Freeport brings rest and comfort but indigestion remains a risk for busy people. Mio na tablets are advertised as a gentle, sustaining digestive aid that relieves indigestion without weakness, with a 40 cent box lasting weeks and a money back guarantee from Win. FP. Jungkunz.
Ray Williams pled guilty before Judge Vincent to assault and battery charged by Philip Parker and was fined ten dollars plus costs. Mogle, sought by the sheriff, also faces a charge of the same offense. Both men had earlier fines of sixteen dollars and costs for disorderly conduct, with Mogle paying and leaving town. Parker swore out the warrant after Sheriff Milner advised, claiming Williams and Mogle attacked him following Parker's relation to Mogle's sister. The incident reportedly began over Parker’s attentions to Mogle’s sister. Williams and Mogle allegedly chased Parker downtown after the third ward park confrontation.
See pastel pictures produced at Brown and Dollmeyers offering a refined art display. Visitors may view examples and inquire about commissions and pricing.
Freeport girl Genevieve Morgan, now Mrs William Davis, is part of John Robinson circus visiting tomorrow. Alongside Miss Kate Lipnick they perform a teeth-hanging act on a spinning top device. The sisters, famed for aerial stunts, thrill crowds as the machine whirls at high speed in opposite directions, drawing warnings of peril.
Free Port Typographical Union No 624 elected and installed last evening with C O Wolf officiating. Officers named: President Q F Fath, Vice President Karl Kautenberg, Financial Secretary C D Grothe, Recording Secretary A D Hart, Sergeant at Arms H L McCool, Delegate T A C D Grothe, Alternate H L McCool.
Rockford business men plan a June 5 banquet at the Nelson house for editors from Illinois cities. Tickets cost 5 dollars, with a boat ride on the Steamer Illinois and a city tour by car. The Illinois Daily Newspaper association members will arrive June 4 for sessions, talks, and entertainment.
Rev L C Schmidt of Trinity church will start a sermon series on Mistakes at the Y M C A auditorium next Sunday. The schedule runs May 26 Esau's Mistake, June 2 Herod's Mistake, June 9 Peter's Mistake, June 16 A Farmer's Mistake, June 23 Pilate's Mistake. An inspiring song service precedes each sermon and strangers are invited.
A quotation attributed to Joseph Eimimert declares willingness to forgo the choicest fruits growing on bushes or trees in the land, to obtain Rocky Mountain Tea.
A Chicago newsdealer war over Sunday editions prompts a meeting at the Great Northern hotel. Officers include President W. M. Browne of Aurora and Secretary George W. Gardiner of Joliet. The group aims to unite dealers against exclusive sales by one paper. A follow up meeting is planned as publishers haggle over price shifts that would raise reader costs.
The Chicago papers plan a Sunday edition price raise to squeeze country dealers. Editions named bull pup will reach towns over 600 miles away, with dealers fearing losses from unsold papers. Aurora, Joliet and Bigin lead opposition while Freeport circulation is noted. Hardin handles Chicago sales and routes persist.
Alderman Louis Bauscher presented Capt. Robert Casey with a bouquet of cut flowers in appreciation of Casey’s services to the community for arresting the would be swindler Norton on Wednesday night.
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