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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1907
Page
3
A local notice commends the Freeport journal for employing union labor in its printing departments, highlighting support for organized workers and quality standards in the press.
Beedler Wisconsin resident H C Prague visits the city to meet friends. Chicago guest F A Gochnauer and transients from Rockford Forreston Warren Elgin and Dubuque residents pass through on business or visits. Memorial address by Reve W Gardner Thrall at Philhower Opera House in Forreston this afternoon.
Mrs Marie Karsted aged 83 died after a long illness at her daughter Mrs George Siegmeier 45 Clinton street. She suffered a broken hip two years ago and has been bedridden since last Monday. Born in Germany she came to the United States and Freeport about 25 years ago. Survived by daughters Mrs George Siermeier Mrs Charles Smith Mrs Fred Greier Mrs John Braben and sons John and Fred Karsted all of Freeport. Funeral Saturday at 1 pm from the Clinton street home and 2 pm from the German Lutheran church with Rev Landeck officiating. Interment in city cemetery.
Officers of the Freeport Mining and Developing company report a three foot sulphur vein and a twelve foot lead ore vein struck on Pedesty farm grounds near Calena. Work continues on a bearing rock vein with a predicted rich strike. A night shift is expected to develop the ore at once.
At about seven last evening Superintendent Kendall of the street railway company clashed with Al Baumgarten in an incident linked to prior disputes between Charles Baumgarten and the superintendent.
C. C. Wilson received word that a daughter has arrived at the home of his son and wife Mr and Mrs R F Wilson in Chicago confirming the family addition and extending congratulations.
Readable fragments note visitors to Wisconsin lakes from June 1 to September 1 with summer rates and limits mentioned. Details are incomplete but indicate a promotion or seasonal restriction for the period.
A Freeport performance under Dr. M. M. Baumgartner earned high praise from music lovers for an oratorio under his direction. Mr. Farwell delivered a strong base voice as the anxious father, while Mr. Russell Mohn of Polo impressed with his tenor tone and the aria My Hope Is in the Everlasting. The duet Love Divine by Briggs and Mohn stood out amid an artistic triumph in music circles.
The First Presbyterian church produced John Stainer’s The Daughter of Jairus with church orchestra and Dr M M Baumgartner directing. The performance marked an epoch in Freeport music and showcased local talent including Mr Russell H Mohn the tenor and Miss Briggs. The choir and soloists received praise for blending and expression, with Baumgartner credited for orchestral and choral leadership and the Sunday school orchestra’s role growing in prominence.
F G Sieck and M D Manning plan to open a tea and coffee shop within a week or ten days at South Galena avenue. The space was previously a Singer Sewing Machine branch, to be moved to Cronkrite building on Stephenson street. The shop will offer high grade teas, coffees, spices and extracts with premiums in exchange for purchase tickets. Manning brings Union Pacific Tea Company experience. Sieck is a Freeport native with deep tea and coffee knowledge. Opening date to be announced.
The moulders and contractors at Stover Engine works remain unsigned on a new wage scale. Moulders demand higher terms while contractors refuse to sign the proposed scale, signaling continued industrial friction.
Advertises Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as sure and swift in curing disease, asserting quick, lasting relief. Mentions Joseph Emmert as a endorsing figure or introducer to the product.
Former Freeporter Ferdinand J Kettenhoffen celebrated his first mass at St Josephs church as he begins priestly service. Born in Chicago 1874 he studied at St Francis, St Meinard and Mount St Marys before ordination in Chicago. He will serve in Portland Cathedral after a two week stay among Freeport friends.
Hyomei, dubbed the Little Pocket Physician by Wim F Jungkunz, is promoted as a portable cure for catarrh. An offer guarantees a full refund if it fails to cure, with the complete outlet including the device and Hyomei bottle priced at $1.00.
Be sure to see the display of beautiful mid-summer hats at Summers LDS on Stephenson Street. The event runs Wednesday, May 20, with hats showcased in a seasonal collection appealing to shoppers seeking stylish headwear.
Notice that the annual meeting of the stock holders of the Union Loan Building association will be held Monday June 3 at its offices at 130?pean for the election of directors and other business. E Mayer secretary.
EK and W announces new Golden Brown tan oxfords for ladies priced at $3.00. The arrival expands spring footwear options, with the stock currently available at the EK and W store.
The Daily Journal announces delivery to any city area for 10 cents a week. This service invites readers to subscribe and enjoy convenient home delivery across the city.
A commemorative column urges citizens to honor Civil War veterans by living with patriotism and integrity. It warns against corrupt power, graft, and saloon influence, calling for men of flawless character in offices, business, religion, and society to uphold justice and virtue.
The Freeport Chautauqua will run for eleven days this year, from July 4 through Sunday, July 18, an increase from the past two years. Opening day on the Fourth is expected to be among the marquee events, with Sunday following as a natural culmination.
Freeport's Chautauqua day and Freeport's assembly this year will draw record Sunday audiences. Father L. J. Vaughan, a top attraction, is set to please Catholics and Protestants alike. Manager H. M. Holbrook secured him despite a higher offer elsewhere. Vaughan has a warm regard for Freeport and Stephenson county. Additional acts include Col Bain Billy Sunday Ex Governor Yates the Heards sisters and other lyceum stars.
Decoration Day order notice urges early orders for roses and variations with old price on cut flowers. The ad claims prices stay unchanged to reserve stock for a John Bausche Jr at 04 Chicago St. with contact numbers 3745 and 27d4t.
Rev Frederick J Bate urged moving Episcopal convention from the Cathedral of SS Peter and Paul to a less sacred venue arguing secular topics and applause clash with worship. Diocese aims to finish a 100000 endowment to end parish assessments, with 45000 already raised, to fund self support and fund raising continues under Rev William K E Toll in Waukegan.
Rockford will host fifty Illinois Daly Press Association editors next week. They will sail the Minoia riverboat for lunch, then attend business sessions, a Nelson hotel banquet, and an automobile tour. Governor Deneen and Frank B. Noyes are among speakers. tickets priced to cover expenses, with 60 total and a third still unsold.
Historical ad claims catarrh is constitutional and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure by BY Cheney Co Toledo Ohio as the sole internal treatment. It promises cure via blood and mucous surface action, offers $100 for any failure, and urges readers to request circulars. specifies Druggists sell the product.
William Tice will operate a cigar store at the current Stephenson Street site, which will soon be refurnished to house a pool and billiard hall. John Donald of Clinton Town will run the new billiard hall, with George Ives reportedly joining as part owner. The Freeport Wholesale Grocery firm will move from South Galena Ave to the John Scheldt building opposite the Grand Opera House, making room for the new venture.
N A Adams of Henrietta Pa recalls a five year eczema battle. Two doctors deemed it hopeless as lungs suffered. After trying other physicians with no relief a bottle of Electric Bitters brought rapid improvement. Several bottles later the boy is said to be completely cured. Sold at Emmert’s drug store for 60 cents.
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