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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Oct 03, 1906

Page

2

Fragmented OCR shows scattered political names and offices

Readable parts list various public offices and individuals such as Francis G Blair, T Alessis, and Lowden among others. text appears as damaged OCR with mixed names including trustees, treasurer, and legislators, lacking clear event or outcome details.

United States Sabi Ury Cullom Ioun FO Smalski Francis G Blair University T. Alessis R Watch Ales Lean Aigure Man Krank Lowden Gillespir Ig Krade Clarity ER Olsen Cooper My Des Wrenry Ritzm

Personal Record: Local Residents Travel and Visits

Morning and afternoon travelers to Chicago, Dixon, and other locales mark a day of business and relatives visits. Notable movements include B J Quigley and Dr W W Krape to Chicago, Henry Althoff to the Springfield state fair, and Rev Charles Unangst to Cedar Rapids for church conference.

W.W. Krape Chicago William Ohlendorf Forreston Henry Althoff Lancaster Township Springfield Abbye Hemering Dixon Freeport A. J. Kidd A. Wallahan West Freeport Edith Washburn G. S. Kleckner Chris Ernst Milan Ohio

Local church notes and upcoming events in town

First Baptist members with extra flowers urged to leave at the church for the annual meeting. Rev L C Schmidt of Trinity church to speak at the Volunteers tent this evening. Epworth League hosts a Book Social at First M E church parlors on Tuesday Oct 9. Courage Division 182 G To A to B of L F to meet tomorrow at 2 30. Star Pleasure Club to hold a social dance Friday Oct 5 at EK A Blust hall with Harris Orchestra. Ladies Aid of St John s church to hold a regular meeting tomorrow evening. Engineer H L Crowell transferred to the Dubuque division, now between Waterloo and Freeport. Ladies Aid of Trinity United Evangelical church meet Thursday Oct 4 at 128 Oak with Mrs J L Knapp. attendance urged. Trinity church teachers meetings and prayer meetings Thursday nights continue to be of special interest. Junior Endeavor to be organized at Trinity Thursday at 1 pm under Pastor L C Schunde with a planned course for Juniors. John A Davis Post and old soldiers invited to parade Oct 6 and to the smoker by Forty sixth Regiment on Oct 6 at G A R ball. First Presbyterian communion services next Sabbath postponed to the following Sabbath and held in the lecture room. Auditorium work progressing toward completion. Women’s Relief corps held a meeting with annual inspection. State Inspector Mrs McFarland of Rockford attended and praised the teamwork.

L. C. Schmidt Trinity Church Epworth League M. E Courage Division No. 182 B. of L. F Star Pleasure Club EK. A. Blust Harris’ Orchestra Ladies’ Aid Society St. John’s Church H.L. Crowell Carbondale Dubuque Waterloo Freeport Bisa P.i L. C. Sehunde John A. Davis First Presbyterian Church Wuiman's Relief Corps G. A. BR. Ball Mre. McFarland Rockford

Freeport District Loses Its Identity

Freeport district of the Methodist Episcopal church merges with Rockford and Dixon districts. Presiding elder Rev Samuel Marngey takes charge. Rev Burling moves to Wicker Park Chicago. Rev McCaskill returns to Freeport First church. Numerous appointments shift across Rockford and Dixon districts, with Freeport renamed Rockford district for the new arrangement.

Freeport Methodist Episcopal Church Rock River Bunbury Joliet St. Paul’s Church Chicago Rockford Dixon

Y M C A Affaires Offer Night School Courses

The Y M C A night school reports a promising start with the business English class below target but the mechanical drawing class well enrolled. Foreigner English not started without more applicants, while a mathematics course for those in drawing drew keen interest. Enrollment remains open for interested men.

Move Steep Gangs Shifted to Beloit and Florence

The C M and St Paul steel gangs have moved from Freeport to Beloit to install rails and to Florence Station for surfacing work. New rails are laid from east to west with only surfacing remaining. About two hundred workers have supported Freeport merchants financially during their stay.

M. & St. Paul Milwaukee Road Beloit Florence Station Freeport

Regulars Pass Through En Route to Cuba From Fort Snelling

Two battalions of regular United States troops traversed the area this afternoon bound for Cuba. The Wyoming contingent had been moved three times to reach here and are financially strained after missing pay by three days. Expected departure is next Friday from Newport News, Virginia for Cuba.

UU. BS Cuba Fort Snelling Wyoming Tts Newport News

Rumage Sale For Titinen's Diuehitters Settlement

A rummage sale to benefit the titinen's Diuehitters' Settlement Home will be held October 4 5 and 6 at the store building formerly occupied by J G Briggs on Stephenson Street. Persons with items for the sale may notify by phone Mas 1 16 to Mrs B Stiver or Mrs C Barrett who will call for donations.

Titinen Diuehitters J.G. Briggs Stephenson Street Versons B. Stiver C. Barrett

Electric Bitters touted as world’s greatest restorative

A testimonial from Mrs Wed Gilpatuieh of Portland Maine claims Electric Bitters cured her six months after illness caused by a young postpartum condition. The ad says the remedy strengthens digestion liver kidneys and blood while curing nerves biliousness and weakness. Priced at 50 cents and guaranteed by Joseph Baunert's drug store.

Wed. Gilpatuieh Oman Joseph Baunert

Field Day at Winslow High School Features Heavy Crowd

Winslow Oct 3 field day attracted a large crowd with keen rivalry in athletic events and entertaining field events. Freeport Standards won the morning baseball game against Monroe, then lost 8 to 7 to Winslow as umpire calls and home-team bias drew boos from spectators.

Winslow Winslow High School Wreeport John Gage Scott Smith James van Matre Cadiz Wis Thomas Moore Onceo J. van Matre J. Warhop Monroe Clark Snells Leon Wells H. Schedweld John van Matre Orangeville Harry Vaughn Winstow Clark Hells Tfirst Leon Eells Clark B. Burly Leon Ells Ford Burly Clara Wingert Irene Gage Ace J.T. van Matre Frank Ritter Freeport Jack Warhop Warhop Seitz Calam Freeport Boys Young A. Grant Wiegand Kunz Griffin D. Grant Dubs

Inquest Finds Natural Causes in Cedarville Man Death

Coroner's jury rules John Lautz death natural. Testimony from Emmanuel and John Lutz Jr. describes morning farm routine and discovery in a Cedarville cornfield. Lautz, 66, born in Lebanon county, leaves wife and three sons and a daughter. funeral Thursday at 1 PM from home and Evangelical church with Rev. L C Schmidt officiating.

John Lautz Cedarville W. B. Peck E Emmanuel Lutz John Lutz Isaac Diemer GC. Ley Chas. If. Kaiser Jonathan Dierwechter FR. J. Erickson Samuel Kahley Emmanuel Lutz John Father Joseph Win John Lutz, Jr Samuel Kahly Lebanon County Stephenson County Emmanuel Evangelical Church L. C. Schmidt Ireeport

Dies Here Today Mrs Anna Leath 57

Mrs Anna Leath 57 died at Globe hospital at 6 this morning after a 14 month illness of apoplexy Born in New Castle England June 11 1849 came to the United States in 1849 Lived in Acorn Grove Milledgeville Freeport Lanark and Elgin Survived by husband two sons and two daughters Funeral tomorrow at 12:30 from Mrs Hawkins home with remains sent to Elgin for burial Rev C W McCaskill to conduct services

Anna Leath Globe Hospital New Castle Tyne England Acorn Grove Milledgeville J. 8. Leath Leath

Lena Budget Phidian Art club opens season at Allison home

Lena residents note first meeting of the season at Mrs. E C Allison’s home with Miss Naramore delivering a brief program. Following a business session, refreshments were served and members shared summer reminiscences. Several local residents and visitors were listed attending or traveling to nearby events.

Lena Phidian Art Club E. C. Allison Sli Layton Allegheney Penn Nettie Dobler Warren H. C. Houser D. M. DeGraff Geo. Schoeny South Dakota R. W. Sherman Chicago Eugene Dailey Freeport C. J. Wilsey Garrett Toogood Egan F. Zumdal Rockford F. Biesemeier Gee. Claywell Kent Miss Crowe Sabetha Kas Springfield Bessie Wimner Maggie Stahl Macon Ill G. M. Holly G. M. Sherry H. R. Nelson M. W. Schudt Chas. Ferguson

Wallpaper Sale at Sluiter and Brauer on Galena

Reduced prices and a nice stock to choose from. Have your papering done now. Sluiter & Brauer, 183 Galena Avenue. Sale note dated September 29.

Sluiter & Brauer Galenanve

Dill Loses Place As Illinois Mason Leader

The Bloomington Pantagraph reports Captain J. H. C. Dill was defeated for election as grand secretary of the grand lodge of Masons of Illinois at Chicago. The winner is Tiaac Cutter of Camp Point, a familiar figure to Freeport Masons, who served as grand lecturer and longtime member of the board of grand examiners. Cutter succeeds DW who had been grand secretary for thirteen years, replacing L. Munn, Sr. of Freeport.

Bloomington Pantagraph J. H. C. Dill Grand Lodge of Masons of Illinois Grand Lodge Chicago Tiaac Cutter Camp Point Freeport Masons Grand Examiners Order L. Munn, Sr Freeport

Dismissal in Natural Carbon By-Products Suit

A Chicago fed court dismisses PL W. Siecke's bill in the Natural Carbon By-Products case and discharges receiver W. E. Pry. Al. Bauin is notified as plaintiff. The action ends with Greer and Siecke referenced in the filing.

Chicago Dudee Bandis United Sites Federal Court PL W. Siecke W. EF. Pry al. Bauinsuyeen David S. Greer

Artesians Schedule This Week With Callahan and Athletics

George Ives will travel to Chicago Saturday morning to play center for the Artesians against Callahan at Logan Square Park Saturday afternoon. Sunday afternoon the Artesians host the Athletics at their own park with Willie McGill in the Athletics box and Miles Barlow at first base for the Artesians.

George Ives Chicago Artesians Callahan Logan Square Park Athletics Weel Willie McGill Miles Barlow

The Rocky Mountain Tea Attracts Gymnasts And Readers

Gymnastics praise for Hallister’s Rocky Mountain Tea presented as tea or tablets. Advertisements claim elasticity and grace from this tonic, priced at 35 cents by Joseph Emmert.

Hollister Rocky Mountain Joseph Emmert

Annual Supper and Meeting at First Baptist Church

The First Baptist church and congregation will hold tomorrow night their annual meeting for officer elections and reports. A large gathering is expected. The Ladies Improvement Committee serves supper at 6 40 with proceeds to the improvement fund. Deacons, trustees and wives act as reception committee. Tables for 250. Late arrivals will be seated as they come.

First Baptist Church

Christian Science Lecture to Be Given in Freeport

Judge Septimus J. Hanna of Colorado Springs Colorado, member of the Christian Science Board of Lectureship, will speak at the Grand Opera house Freeport on Tuesday evening October 9 1906 at eight o clock. The lecture is free and all are invited.

Septimus J. Hanna Colorado Springs Colo Christian Science Board First Church of Christ, Scientist Boston Mass Grand Opera House Freeport Bilbo ‘Lock

Horse Injured in Van Buren Street Incident

A horse driven by Cohen’s employee on the Van Buren street hill collapsed on brick pavement this noon. It bled from the mouth severely until a veterinary surgeon arrived and the animal was taken to the barn for care.

Cohen van Buren Street

Local Bout Ends In Draw In Freeport and Monroe

In a unevenly matched card two Freeport fighters Dade Cramer and Marie Kuuulf faced off against Monroe opponents CGhorm Roderick and Blanch Whitehead with Gow. The results show 2 to 0 and 25 to 25 in score notes, while Silver Creek entrant Dirk Sehuur participated with Haruike Klooster.

Dade C. Cramer Freeport Marie Kuuulf Cghorm C. Roderick Monroe Wis Blanch Whitehead Dirk Sehuur Silver Creek Haruike Klooster Sume

Salt Lake Drying Up Rumor Sparks Talk

A fragment notes concern over Salt Lake drying up and mentions Bryan running and Van's buckwheat cakes. The text is incomplete, with unclear actions or dates, leaving the core incident uncertain.

Salt Lake Bryan Van

High School Notes Elect New Forum and Sophomore Officers

The four Forum and Sigma Delta sections form a joint literary society with monthly 7 30 meetings. Officers elected include President L Holmes and Treasurer V Heckman. The Sophomore class elected Ralph Unangst as president and J Vaupel as vice president. The athletic association advances and a basketball practice yielded promising outlook. Rev C J Price of First Baptist Church spoke on Character and Self Control in a powerful address at the high school.

Forum Sigma Delta L. Holmes C. Evers G. Holmes V. Heckman Ralph Unangst J. Vaupel R. Ulrich M. Kieckner Athletic Association C. J. Price First Baptist Church

Catherine Guild Supper at Grace Episcopal Church

The St. Catherine's guild of Grace Episcopal church to hold a Sunday supper in Knights of the Globe hall over Wright's clothing store. Servings from 5 to 8 labeled Ye. Menu includes hot beef loaf, cream potatoes, baked beans, pickles, red beets, bread and butter, jelly, hot steamed pudding, and coffee.

Millinery Opening at Miss S Brinkman’s Hat Shop

A millinery opening is set for Tuesday and Wednesday October 2 and 3 at Miss S Brinkman’s 131 Galena St. The display features the newest stall and winter hat models in the shop.

Through Tourist Car Service to California

The Chicago Great Western railway runs weekly tourist cars to California via Omaha and C. R. I. & P. railway. For full information apply to the Great Western agent.

California Chicago Great Western Railway Omaha Great Western

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