Balloon Ascension at Freeport Feature by Noted Aeronauts
Rockford balloonists Mr and Mrs Hoffman, famed for risky descents and sea of Lake Michigan landings, prepare for a Freeport M W A outing on June 7 with Mrs Inez Loretta Hoffman of Rockford completing her seventh ascent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. W. A. Plefilc
Freeport
Misa Inez Loretta
Rockford
Harrys Hoffman
Herhusband
Rockford Republic
Hoffmans
Hoffman
Court House
Lumber & Fuel Company
Rockwas
Harvard
I.U
Wisconsin
Lake Michigan
Iowa
Arnold Park
Social Circles Night Links Germanié Hall Event
The Gershatna society held a large dancing and card party at Germanié hall for members and ladies with euchre prizes won by Mrs A Hinrich and Benjamin Winters first, Mrs Charles Sherman and Jacob Boehner second, Miss Florence Geneva and F A Raubenheimer third. Gibler's orchestra provided music. Evelyn Millner hosted five Rockford High School seniors. A luncheon followed before guests rode the interurban home. A Court of Honor card party later awarded prizes to Miss Bh Murphy and Jacob Koehler first, Mrs C Froning and Maurice Smith second, Mrs Peter Baltzer and Peter Baltzer third.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gershatna Sociéty
Germanié Hall
Méibers
A. Hinrich
Benjamin Winters
Charles Sherman
Jacob Boehner
Florence Geneva
F. A. Raubenheimer
Gibler
Evelyn Millner
Rockford High School
Ellis, Palmer, Talcott
Laura
Ida Brearly
Forest City
Court of Honor
Bh. Murphy
Jacob Koehler
C. Froning
Maurice Smith
Peter Baltzer
Labor unions and strikes across the United States
Widespread union activity is reported including W C Thompson named as first salaried Black organizer for the International Building Laborers union based in Dayton. New fights and fundraising moves emerge by Bridge and Structural Workers. Retail Dry Goods Clerks threaten a one day off per week strike in New York City. New unions join the Amalgamated Sheet Metal Workers International Alliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Union of Powers and Rammers
Buffalo
W. C. Thompson
St. Louis
International Building Laborers’ Union
Dayton
Ohio
International Association of Car Workers
International Association of Bridge and Structural Workers
American Bridge Company
New York City
Amalgamated Sheet Metal Workers’ International Alliance
New England Allied Printing Trades
Springfield
Mass
Typographical Union
Structural Building Trades Alliance of America
Chicago
Central Federation Union of
United States
New Jersey Bureau of Statistics
Private irrigation project near Graham Texas announced
A Chicago syndicate plans a vast irrigation system near Graham Texas. They have contracted for 30,000 acres and will spend 8 million dollars on a water storage dam main canal and laterals. The note also covers Washington state manufacturing growth and other railroad and port development plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Graham
Texas
Washington State
Philadelphia
St. Petersburg
Fla
South Atlantic States
Tampa Bay
Guthrie, Fairview & Western
Missouri, Kansas & Texas-Burlington
Northwest
Gulf
Burlington System
Colorado
Montana
Pacific Northwest
Southern Steel Company
Gadsden
Alu
New York Central System
Mobile & Ohio
New Orleans & Northwestern
Vera Cruz
Mexican Railway
Interoceanic Railway
Vera Cruz and Pacific Railway
High School Notes Reflect Student Elections and Events
At a senior class meeting Miss Helen Lutwinski was elected mantel speaker and Miss Nellie Holland class prophet. Juniors chose Charles Stivian mantel speaker. The baseball team travels to Polo to face Dixon High, with Freeport and Dixon each winning one of two games. Lillian Brubaker spoke on the American Red Cross Society, Mary Capp spoke on Oliver Cromwell. Next Wednesday all schools meet at the Sunday tabernacle for Decoration Day exercises. Rev. Elijah P. Brown, former Ram's Horn editor, addressed students, with F. C. Fischer singing. Literary societies meet Monday morning in the first and second hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Lutwinski
Mantel
Nellie Holland
Charles Stlivan Mantel
Polo
Dixon High School
Freeport
Dixon
Lillian Brubaker
American Red Cross Society
Mary Capp
Oliver Cromwell
Elijah P. Brown
Edistor
Ram’s Horn
F. C. Fischer
TABERNACLE AT MT CARROLL May Be Erected for Rev Sunday Visit
Mt Carroll Democrat reports Rev Perley W Powers returned from Freeport where Billy Sunday considered coming to Mt Carroll in September. A tabernacle might cost about 1200 dollars, with funds raised to cover expenses and local supporters responsible for security. Opinions diverge on Sunday’s visit and its impact on the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev. Sunday
Mt. Carroll
Freeport
Town Politicking Over Sunday Tabernacle Plan Sparks Debate
The town debates Sunday services and funding as the Ministerial Association reports Mr. Sunday's changing stance from a tent to a tabernacle. Churches already contribute to the academy, hard road funds, and decoration projects, while the community weighs faith, finance, and venue for evangelical meetings.
Town Board to Audit Bills Friday Evening
Town board holds a regular meeting Friday at 7 30 p m to audit bills. Citizens with claims against the town should present them at once. Town Clerk Michael Steffen, Rice Building, 2nd floor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Steffen
Rice Building
Census Reports Growth in Carriage and Lumber Sectors
The 1904 census preliminaries show 4946 vehicle and wagon establishments a 20 percent drop from 1900 as consolidations trim plants while capital rises 15 percent to 316.8 million and product value reaches 28.58 million. Lumber mills counted 19 127 establishments down 17 percent due to scope limits, with capital at 517.22 million and product value at 700.26 million.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Census Bureau
Bi-Annual Meeting Tickets To St Paul From Illinois Central
The Illinois Central R R announces round trip fares to St Paul and Minneapolis for the Bi-Annual Meeting of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs in St Paul Minnesota from May 30 to June 7 1006 Tickets go on sale May 28 29 30 with return limit June 9 A 32 00 extension option is available by ticket deposit and payment The line offers chair cars and a sleeper between Freeport and St Paul
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Federation of Women’s Clubs
St. Paul, Minn
Illinois Central R. A
St. Paul
Minneagpolia
Freeport
Day Journal Deliveries Extend Across City
The Day Journal is delivered to every part of the city over a three week period. Local readers report widespread availability as distribution expands and routes are adjusted to reach more neighborhoods.
Incoming May and June Society Events
May 25 marks Prof. Dawson's final social dance of the season. May 30 features a dance and card party at St Mary's hall hosted by the young ladies of St Mary's church. June 7 hosts the annual picnic of the Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dawson
St Mary's Hall
St. Mary's Church
Northern
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Redhera Pdels
Redfern
Choice
DH. Baldwin & Co
Galena St
Typewriter
Gard
Ottowagner
Hermsmeier
Iinois
Union Loan & Building Association
South Galena Ave
Gérmania Party
Court of Honor Party
Tabernacle
Democrat
Sunday
Ministerial Association
Powers
Carroll
Academy
Bibles
Oxford
Bagster, International and
Nelson Bibles
Teacher’s Bibles
Mr. Sunday
Freeport Tabernacle
Pattison Kryder
Stephenson St
Slndawly
W.T. Rawleigh Med. Co
Senate Hotel
Eo. A. Rogers
Uate
Brown & Dollmeyer
Spalding
W.j.young & Co Books and Stationery
German Bank
Galena Street
New York Hotel
Albertson. & Stemm
the Cable Company Pianos
San Felice
C. W. Harden
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