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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1906
Page
4
An advertisement touts Wayne Knit Matchless Hosiery for women claiming stockings look as good as they wear. It promises good looks, good wear, and good fit with appealing colors and a strong guarantee, urging purchase for feet and pocketbook.
On Saturday June 2 the store offers $3.00 shoes for $2.87 and on Tuesday May 29 a similar shoe sale priced at $2.05. The notices cite Seusmrot, WACHLIN & PFEIFFER, Gegadlw as involved parties.
Morning parade showcases the Metropolitan Fire Department equipment and uniformed crews led by Chief Hale of Kansas City. Afternoon show features firefighting drills with rescues, plus aerial acts, equestrian displays, and the famed Joe and Dan fire team. Evening performance starts at eight with a large expected crowd.
Wood’s efforts and well known Chicago artists contributed eighty water colors and oil paintings to the exhibit. Miss Brückenildge of Chicago will speak tomorrow on behalf of the association at the convention. Friday afternoon Mrs. Bill Ott and Mrs. Sehune-man of St Paul will host a reception for the Tilinots delegation.
The Stephenson County Sunday School association holds its annual convention in Orangeville on June 19 and 20 with five delegates per Sunday school. The program covers devotional services, teacher training, primary and home department reports, and talks on Bible school efficiency and temperance in Sunday schools. Leaders include Rev. Groff, Prof. Wagner, Rev. Moser, Mrs. Arnold, Mrs. Herrick, Mrs. McKay, Rev. Powers, and E.E. Campbell, E. Lutz, Theo. Eis, E.D. Herbert, Wm. Smallwood, Rev. Moser, D. McMullen, Wm. Sanford, and Alice Sanborn Brown.
Illinois Central shares gain 2% to 178 amid ongoing struggle between President Fish and E H Harriman for control. Fish defends management, while Harriman factions seek to appoint three directors at the annual meeting in October. If Harriman wins, control of the line may shift to the Harriman system.
Women from across the United States gather in St Paul for the biennial General Federation of Women's clubs convention in the National Guard armory and old capitol building. Debates on increasing vice presidents and state representation dominate council discussions while Mrs. Sarah Platt-Decker chairs. The opening meeting was held with welcome from Governor Johnson and delegates proceed to a packed week of sessions, exhibits, and art talks led by Chicago and Illinois federation leaders.
Mrs. M D Cole of Dubuque visits Mrs H B Schmitz in Freeport. Laura Frank of Red Oak tours the city visiting Maud Aurand and Klapp relatives who have returned to Clinton. James Frankrty of Rockford Grand Opera House attends to business in Freeport. Georgia Witte and Harriet Lynch of Chicago, with Louitte of Dixon College, return home after visiting Mrs M Weichsler. Henry Dorman and others from Freeport consistory attend the funeral of Capt H Z Becker in Mt Carroll.
Dick Bloom and Ernest Sueltman were arrested last evening on a charge of obtaining money under false pretenses after dining at the Palace Cafe and refusing to pay. A hearing occurred before Magistrate Bentley this morning. Sueltman is held to the next grand jury term under $100 bond, furnished by his mother, Bloom was released for lack of evidence.
Murphy Bros. filed a damage suit against David J. Braun Mfg. Co. of Chicago. The case was dismissed after the defendants agreed to pay Murphy Bros. the amount sought for services rendered.
Bargain Friday features a 10 percent reduction on shoes pranks and valises offered by WM O Wright. The sale runs Friday June 1 with prices cut across men women and shipments.
Travel deals announce low rates to Buffalo via Northwestern line. Excursion tickets available June 9 and 10 with favorable return limits. Agents in Chicago and Northwestern Railway districts promote the offer for the Travelers' Protective Association.
Local reports claimed Mrs John G Eberle deserted her husband and wed a man at Bear Lake Michigan. She refutes the rumor at her Pleasant Street home saying she never visited Michigan and has remained in Freeport except for brief trips to Milwaukee. She cites attempts to discover the origin of the pernicious tale and notes potential bigamy rumors from another Eberle family.
A large Freeport turnout advocates the movement to build an amusement park on grounds beside the White school house in West Freeport. H L Breinig of Terre Haute Ind, the promoter, has spent several days here meeting with supporters and receiving encouragement.
An advertisement announces best quality oil priced at eight cents per gallon at The Cash Grocers located at 119 Breutiesean Street. The notice is dated May 24 and promotes affordable fuel with a simple storefront offer.
A purse containing money was found in the cemetery yesterday. The finder requests the owner to prove property and pay for this notice.
Local high school baseball teams Freeport and Rockford schedule a 3 80 PM game at Taylor's Park tomorrow afternoon. Freeport enters in good condition and aims to win, while Rockford has performed strongly this season and held Beloit College to a close score. Billy Sunday will boost crowd interest as Rockford backs its lineup C Voss Beat Meisenbach Sullivan Schmelzle Nestlerode Hanke.
A terse advert-like line promises customers who adopt the habit and purchase shoes during the novelty sale will remain loyal to the store. It cites Scumint, WACHLIN & Prurprek and the unclear phrase "28 lw" as supplier or brand markers amid the fragment.
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