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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1906
Page
2
The Freeport journal reports the We the International Type Union recognizing the union in its mechanical departments for employing union labor. The recognition marks a milestone in labor relations at the plant.
A damaged OCR fragment lists names and titles including United States Senator Shelby M Cul lom State Treasurer Morn F Smulliv Superintendent of Schools Francis G Blair and others. The legible items reference governance roles but no clear event or date is provided within the readable text.
The item lists numerous visits and travels of residents and visitors to Lanark and nearby towns. It notes Edward Jed at the state fair, several travelers to Chicago, Dixon, Polo, Rockford, and Freeport, plus gatherings in Lanark with relatives and friends. Notable names include Julia Roberts, August Girard, John Tracy, and Col. G. C. Rogers among others. The column captures a steady stream of short absences and returns.
Freeport Aerie of Eagles holds a to night initiation class with all members required to attend. The local aerie reports growing membership and ranks among the city’s largest orders.
The Grace Church organ recital announced for Friday night has been postponed to Funday. The change affects attendees and schedules at the church.
Freeport plans a veterans reunion for the survivors of the famed Morty-sixth Regiment Illinois Volunteers. About 200 remaining members will attend a two day event at the Masonic Temple and city halls with flags, parades, speakers from General Atkins to Colonel Rogers, and a campfire and smoker. The gathering honors a long history from the Civil War era and ends with the hope of a peaceful heaven for comrades.
Darius Winters of Almira Washington writes veterans of the Forty sixth Illinois Regiment about a Freeport reunion planned for October 4 and 6. He expresses affection for old comrades, honors those who have died, recalls Civil War service, and hopes for liberty and union in a shared future.
William Bishop of Belvidere was brought here in custody of Deputy U S Marshal Walter D Mack on a liquor license violation. He had been fined 190 and jailed 30 days at a previous federal term but fines were suspended on good behavior. he violated the promise the same evening. He is bound over to the federal grand jury on $500 bonds and confined in the Stephenson county jail awaiting the October 15 federal term of court.
Mrs. David Zimmerman of Dakota, aged 87 or 88, visiting nephew J. B. Hoy at 84 Bailey Avenue. A member of the D A R Elder William Brewster chapter, she is the county’s sole real daughter of a Revolutionary War soldier. Her health is strong and she may live many years more. she has not resided in Stephenson county since 1870s. Her maiden name was Ellen Fekes, whose father played a notable role in the fight for independence.
At a congregational meeting of The Presbyterian church of Eliza beth plans extensive improvements to the house of worship. A committee of business men was appointed to oversee furnace vas cement walks roofing and exterior painting. Rev S M Crissman D D former pastor of Second Presbyterian Freeport and father of the Colene pastor leads the effort.
James EK Vageart of Ridott is re elected to the state board of agriculture. Parart has long served on the board and heads the farm products department and several committees. George dl Madden of Mendota is elected president for the ensuing year, succeeding A D Barber of Houlton who becomes vice president at large.
Rev Moore of Freeport attended last evening to assist in installing Rev C F Willison as pastor of the First Presbyterian Church in Rockford. The Detroit preacher BLOH Pease was also present to preach the principal sermon. Moore presided in Freeport and delivered a sermon aligned with Presbyterian theology.
Masonic bodies M EB A C meet tonight to transact business. Excelsior lodge of Masons plans to meet tomorrow night for business and confer degrees.
Mrs. Wethy of Lighthouse village nine miles north of Franklin Grove was found dead in an uncovered cistern at her residence Wednesday morning. Her husband detected her absence around 4:30 am and, with the hired man, located the body after discovering the cistern cover removed. Believed mental illness during summer may have caused her to wander and fall in. She leaves a husband and two children, a nine‑month‑old and a six‑year‑old.
August Johnson, a laborer and stranger in Elizabeth, lay intoxicated on the railroad tracks and was killed by a passenger train. An inquest found the death accidental with no one held responsible. Johnson had been traveling with a companion Jeff Elizabeth, who continued on.
In Savanna, William Schneider, owner of a local cigar factory, is believed to have drowned amid an all-day river search for his body. He was last seen in his night clothes after retiring healthy, with his sister and brother nearby. Witnesses report a disturbance during the night and the river search continues as officials consider suicide.
A cheerful note about Mra Austin's pancakes for breakfast. The idea conveys a quick, ready meal option prepared in a small lane setting. The message reads as a casual, upbeat kitchen prompt.
Alfred P Kauffman formerly of Freeport marries Daisy Swett of Oakland Cal in Chicago on September 30 The couple to La Crosse Wis and then reside in Chicago The groom a Freeport native with strong business training and Chicago tobacco house work The bride formerly of Chicago and California a wide circle of admirers Dwelling in Galena new union of Charles Dreier and Carrie Blendt at the bride's parents home in Galena Returns to Freeport to start housekeeping Ella McCauley marries Robert Vail in a Union Street parlor ceremony with a small intimate reception
Miss Josie Franz and Misses Anna and Clara Tappe hosted a linen shower for Miss Louise Scheidt at the Franz home on Oak Street. Guests awarded prizes to Miss Rose Mensenkamp and Miss Agnes Rellman after a series of party games, as the bride-to-be prepares to marry Albert C. Weise next Tuesday.
St Margaret's guild plans another dance at Lexington hall on Thanksgiving night. The wedding of Miss Mabel Rawleigh to Oliver T. Miller will be solemnized this evening at the bride's home. Miss Lottie Demmel will entertain the J T G club tonight. St Mary's church invites go out for a harvest home social series starting next Monday night.
The one hundredth anniversary of the haystack prayer meeting will be observed at the Second Presbyterian prayer service this evening. The meeting prepares for the communion to be held next Sabbath morning. The presence of all Sunday school teachers is desired for a meeting at the close of the prayer service. The session is requested to assemble.
Judge Septimus J. Hanna of the Christian Science board of lectureship will deliver a free lecture on Christian Science at the Grand Opera House Tuesday evening October 6 at 8 o'clock. The First Church of Christ, Scientist, Boston, Mass., extends a cordial invitation to the public.
Typhoid fever has become prevalent and this morning reports list cases at the homes of Roy Beebe, Thomas Calan, Mrs. M. Gompt, Archie Rusk, and Mrs. C Giddgsmith. Public health officials urge caution and sanitation.
J Neuter assistant superintendent of machinery for the Illinois Central was in the city this morning in his private car and departed on the secular train for the south on a tour of inspection.
The Y M C A entertainment committee has tickets ready for Dr George R Wendling to open the winter course on October 16 He is noted for public spirited work in Illinois and is a much admired orator Tickets are being sold by telephone orders to the association secretary The program adds the Concert Favorites four artists Miss Florence Ashley Miss Gertrude Goodwin Miller Miss Blanche Deering and Mr Ross Hickerwell The committee aims to provide high quality entertainment for public benefit rather than profit and hopes for strong attendance this season
The Princeton Republican reports strong aftereffects from February Sunday meetings at the M E church. About 240 were received on probation and nearly 200 have joined full members over two Sundays. Membership rose from 265 to 460, with few backsliders and a Bible class growing from fourteen to over sixty men.
The Madison train on the Illinois Central line was about thirty minutes late this morning due to a minor wreck on the Milwaukee line at Madison Junction where the two lines cross.
The Junior Christian Madeover society of the First Presbyterian church will host its first fall social in the church parlors Friday evening. Program at six o'clock. Parents and friends of the Juniors are invited. Come prepared to drop something in the mite box for the Juniors.
B-2édin CORA BRANEN is reminded to call telephone number 21 during the carpet cleaning appointment. The note preserves a compact reminder with a personal name and a contact detail.
Reduced prices on wallpaper with a wide stock to choose from. Have your paper ing done now. Sluiter and Brauer located at 185 Galena Ave. Available for immediate service from nine to evenings.
Next Monday afternoon at the high school several literary societies present varied programs. Debates include resolutions on a football team for St. Hime and Cuba’s annexation. affirmative and negative speakers listed for each. Readings, current events, humorous pieces, parliamentary drills, and music perform broadly across Sigma Delta No. 1 and 2, Kappa Iota Phi, and Sophomore/ Freshman groups.
Dentists from Aurora and across northern Illinois will gather October 17 and 18 for the Northern Illinois Dentists association meeting in Aurora. The G A R Memorial hall will host clinics in the basement with main floor discussions and an illustrated lecture by Dr. Fred Noyes of Chicago. Local committee members include Drs. G W Wilson H G Logan and G R Guild. All city dentists will close offices during the convention.
Lena area brief lists several residents visiting Freeport and nearby towns. Mrs A Houser and daughter thank others for support after illness and death, local clergy to hold church supper, and residents moving or returning home after outings. Alina Skene recovering at home from illness.
An advertisement touts Hol lister's Shocky Mountain Tea promising elasticity ease and peaceful figure. It offers tea or tablets for 35 cents and is attributed to Joseph Ein mert.
Geo H Woodring of West Freeport UK offers plastering services for plain and ornamental work and invites estimates. Phone new black 922 for contact and quotes.
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