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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1907
Page
4
A fragment notes the Freeport Illinois post office classified as second class matter. The readable portion emphasizes mail handling status without further context or dates.
The document recognizes Freeport for employing union labor across its banking departments, highlighting the union influence in hiring and labor practices.
W H Keating of Galena and W A Smith headed to Chicago on business while Robert Hughes of Dixon visited friends in Freeport. J C Jackson, formerly of Freeport, returned from Chicago for Decoration Day. Andrew Swartz of Orangeville visited, Otto C Luecke of Philadelphia traveled to relatives, John Beadlies of Hastings, Neb., stayed with the Kerchs. Farnums of Dodgeville plan several days here. Fred Starbeck returned to Newcastle Ind. W J Young bought mouldings in Chicago. Mrs H H Stahl and Luther join a Rockford trip to DeKalb. Ella Flachtemeier Pearl Smith Vera Heyman Laura Cowley visited Lena. E H Gingles returned to Waterloo Iowa after days in Freeport. Mrs Starr and Miss Townsend of Rockford left with Mrs O B Bidwell. David Swartz of Orangeville and Philip of Pecatonica plan six weeks east trip including Jamestown exposition.
Edward K Delhauer plans a branch tea and coffee shop at Warren Freeport. The F N club meets with Miss Buryl Beartalot at 305 South Car Toll street Saturday at 3 pm. The Christian Sunday school offers a program The Star of Promise next Sunday evening. The Ladies auxiliary of the Y M C A continues a rummage sale tomorrow evening opposite the courthouse in the Wilcoxon building. After cemetery exercises the Women’s Relief corps served supper to about ninety old soldiers. Fire department quelled a blaze at Merck and O’Brien barn with no damage. Volunteers of America hold services at 19 Stephenson street Saturday 8 30 pm and Sunday 3 30 and 8 15 pm. Capt Chas Tripp in charge.
Young men from Embury First M E First Presbyterian and St John s churches form a Twilight Baseball League. Managers meet tonight to arrange a schedule for games to be played in the evening at o clock.
August Hasselman transfers to William Olthoff ownership of 80 acres in section 2 Kent township for 7200 dollars. Pecatonica River Power Company secures a right of way from Brown's Hill to the public road, crossing lands owned by John Moogle and heirs of Charles Brown.
Sheriff F W Swedersky of Freemont arrives to collect Bert McDonald who was arrested at Davis by Deputy Sheriff Stewart. They departed this morning for Freemount carrying the prisoner back with them.
The board of directors of the Y M C A meets at 7 30 oclock this evening. The president will name the various committees of the association during the session.
Notice states any person who rides or propels a bicycle coaster or vehicle on sidewalks in Freeport faces a fine of 1 to 4 dollars per offense. Enforcement by Chief of Police J H Stig under order.
Public notice states the Chicago Chronicle publication will be suspended starting in May due to lack of profitability. Subscribers to the Sunday Chronicle are asked to place orders for other papers at C. W. Harden's shop located at 18 Stephenson Street.
A Freeport business men committee returned from Danville with ideas they believe Freeport could adopt. They found Danville’s merchants organized with a $50 annual dues and a $1,200 secretary, plus a 40 mile rebate for $25 purchases and a 1 percent discount. They noted strong local booster culture and urged examining similar charity, advertising, arbitration, and shipping grievance committees for Freeport. The group will report at the next association meeting early next month.
A coroner's jury in Galena held an inquest into the death of Henry Kuhlenkampf who collapsed on Galena Street yesterday. The verdict says death resulted from organic heart trouble. Witnesses testified he appeared healthy that morning, ate breakfast, and left for town before noon.
A reception last evening at the parsonage of St. Josephs church honored Rav Father Kettenhoffen. Attendees included Freeport representatives, Stephenson county bar alumni, Judge Marvin, and numerous city attorneys and their spouses. Prominent members of Catholic parishes were present. The event ran from 7 to 9 PM.
About twenty five members of the G I A of the B of L E No 180 and the Marrigold club held a shower for Miss Irene Kelley at Mrs Martin Kelley’s Winneshiek street home. She will marry Al Stonick June 12. Guests gave pictures cut glass sofa pillows and other gifts. Prizes in euchre went to Mrs Kate Stanley Mrs Nolan and Mrs Lena Miller. Refreshments followed.
A large gathering of Germania society members and their ladies enjoyed a card and dancing party last evening. Euchre games in the card room awarded handsome prizes, while Gibler's orchestra provided music for the dancing.
Yesterday afternoon the D U club held a picnic at Miss Mattie Scotts home on West street. Members enjoyed playing cards during the afternoon and a substantial dinner followed.
Members of the Monday afternoon club and their husbands were entertained at the W. E. Bovington home on Carroll street. Cards were played during the afternoon and a 6 o'clock dinner was served.
The Woman's Relief Corps will host a card party Saturday evening in the G. A. R. hall, inviting members and friends to join for games and fundraising.
A farmer in Cheshire suspects a fox raids his hencoop and traps the hen slide with a bag. A farm hand enters, the fox springs into the bag, eleven fowls die, four are killed, others remain, and the farmer, with dead fowls, shows the fox to the hunt poultry fund secretary. The bag opens and the fox, a hen, and an eye on the floor bewilder the farmer.
The article argues that human eyes cannot control wild animals and warns against turning backs to creatures. It notes that danger arises from nervousness in animals like snakes, which exploit perceived defenselessness when not directly faced.
An advertisement describes a girl using Hol lister's Rocky Mountain Toy, claiming pleasing breath and health, with bright eyes and red lips. The product priced at 45 cents is offered by Joseph Emmert, with tabs or tablets.
A Henriettta Pa family credits Electric Bitters with curing their young son after five years of cestema. Two local doctors deemed the case hopeless, but after trying other medicines with no benefit they used Electric Bitters and saw complete recovery. Sold at Joseph Emmerta’s drug store for 60 cents.
A weather report notes seven mornings of frost in May with the May third day recorded as the coldest. The record suggests frost occurred on several days as the month ends, indicating ongoing cold conditions for the period.
J. B. Sweatt of the Chicago, Milwaukee & St Paul Railroad distributes maps showing current extensions from Evarts South Dakota to Seattle and Tacoma and from Chamberlain, South Dakota to Rapid City. The Seattle Tacoma extension spans 4,000 miles and will provide through service from Chicago to the Pacific coast.
In Freeport many think they are healthy but indigestion remains a major risk. Mi-o-na stomach tablets are promoted as a stomach cure that strengthens digestion, with a money back guarantee if it does not cure. Take one before meals and at night for relief.
Alexander Benton of Rural Route 1 Fort Edward New York says Dr King’s New Discovery cured his asthma years ago and treated his son's wife of incipient consumption. He claims the remedy ends coughing and other symptoms until perfect health. The product is fully guaranteed by Jos Emmert druggist with 50c and 1.00 prices and a trial bottle free.
M St Paul summer tourists travel to Wisconsin lakes from June 1 to September 30 with a return limit by October 8. Reduced rates offered by J. B. Sweat at 5 AALS.
A mid-summer opening event is set for Summers Millinery store on Wednesday May 20 as shoppers anticipate new hat arrivals and seasonal displays. The event promises fresh stock, special prices, and a light refreshments hour for guests.
Dr Frederick Cook recalls reaching the summit of Mount McKinley on Sept 16, 1906, at 10 am, 20301 feet high with Barrylle. He describes the cold sky, fatigue, and the view over Alaska as he and his companion left a record of their conquest with flags, instruments, and notes before descending to base camp.
Notable anniversaries include John Brooks born 1752, Walt Whitman born 1819, Johnstown flood loss 2,295 lives, Jefferson Davis body reinterred 1893, Topeka floods 1903, King Alfonso XIII marriage 1906, and other events such as the Pretoria peace 1902 and a major 1897 earthquake. The list spans mid 18th to early 20th centuries.
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