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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1906
Page
2
A label reissued to acknowledge the Freeport Rearoet of the Internationsal Typo aragy uses Union labor in the yagoher deal departments.
Fragmented OCR shows a slate including United States Senator Sue Ery Al Cu Leo, State Treasurer, superintendent of schools Francis G Beale, and other county and legislative roles. Names are garbled but indicate a broad ticket across federal and state offices with several local posts and officials.
Sheriff McCool and Judge Stearns travel for official business while numerous locals including Miss Buckman, Gail Meyers, Bertha Homan, Mamie Ryan, Fay Smith, Nellie Sherbondy, and Ella Lohr visit relatives or return from trips. Several residents depart for Chicago, La Crosse, or Denver for work, education, or visits. Church and community figures, with Mrs. Beals and Leslie in town, share daily movements.
Evening card party at Qrobe hall and Culture Lab meeting with Miss Susie Brown. St Margaret’s group and Y M C A Mrs Irma Biersieh Poesday gather at 2250 o'clock. Ladies Auxiliary of Yo M organization holds session. Opera company tickets limited per performer. Freeport women teachers begin the year’s work at Settlement home Tuesday afternoon. Members urged to attend. all invited.
An advertisement promotes Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as a universal tonic. It claims to relieve indigestion constipation headaches and stomach disorders with tea or tablets priced at 35 cents. Joseph Emmet is listed.
The United Evangelical conference, led by Bishop Hartzler, discusses and adopts a report favoring the election of two bishops. Rev. Wm. Jonas of St. Paul delivers devotion as Rev. Jonas discusses church publishing progress and a new four-story plant addition with gross business growth and rising circulation.
An English Reformed Church service led by I Sebustes of Springfield was reported at the Third Presbyterian Church. The piece mentions attendees and a discussion about broader church matters, including references to general synod boards and Swedish Reformed connections.
Daniel Dawson, described as a Hingis Central completor, was ill and brought to the city yesterday and admitted to St. Francis hospital for treatment.
The notice suggests Horace Greeley never became president and that Clement and Wain might travel west with Mr. Clement tomorrow evening.
The Gavree church rector announced a ten day parochial mission in December to be led by Rev William Wilkinson of Minneapolis. Daily services are planned, with Wall Street style preaching on the street at noon and a closing service in nearby Prinity. A planning meeting at the church tonight at 7:45 is urged for early preparation.
The Y M C A held Illinois day with remarks by F L Dawson of Galena on aiding men to become the people God wants. A duet Elli N ois by Miss Betts and Mrs Myers pleased the crowd. Dawson spoke at the boys meeting about character showing in life. Alfred Wagner sang My Mother's Prayer. Next Sunday J R Jackson will address the boys. Indoor baseball league officers will be elected tonight. A city championship series p lore in Wan deoor baseball is planned. Basketball meetings set to form a league starting Oct 20. Albanen and others may try for league teams.
Governor Deneen and Republican leaders from the west rally at Mount Carroll. Det. S Colonel Frank O Lowden, the party nominee for Congress in the thirteenth district, seeks support amid a pledge to keep the seat, with talks of opposition from Taft or Roosevelt factions. Speakers include Senator Boevers, Con Gr for Congress, Charles Bandis of Padua, A. Warrey, and Governor Doteau. Winter Keene of Streator will address Dixon on Wednesday.
A brief note suggests seeking Vann for explanation of ailments. The fragment hints at medical guidance or a personal consultation but lacks clear names or place details.
A brief item notes a cheerful breakfast option titled Mrs Austin's Pancakes. The idea promises a ready to cook mix described as a quick, tasty morning treat suitable for a family.
Citizens debate restricting saloon licenses to thirty nine and annexing surrounding territory. Proponents seek limits while saloonkeepers push higher license fees and new licenses tied to population gains. West Freeport residents fear tax impact, others support annexation. Debate centers on how annexation alters licensing and the city’s future growth.
The text appears as garbled OCR with phrases about pricing and individuals such as Joseph Manmaert. It is unclear and contains misspellings and broken words, providing no coherent event or actionable notice.
A fragment notes Mr and Mrs PoP Breasts as the parents of a byte day, with unclear context and limited readable facts. The item presents a quirky genealogical phrasing rather than a clear event or record.
Miss Harrison offers guidance on corset wear with a demonstration slated this week at Jourden and Stukenberg's. The event presents fashion advice and fitting tips for readers seeking structured support.
Henry Baier and Captain Stewart confront the conflict while Clement seeks to sell amid the tensions. The parties mention an agreement or action related to the dispute, with no clear resolution stated. The scene suggests military or paramilitary involvement and a commerce angle in a volatile setting.
A large crowd enjoyed Highland Park yesterday as the season ended. Vehicles, rides, and refreshment stands will be stored for winter. Manager M. Mathews leaves for Wichita to spend the winter, with hopes of returning in spring. Attendance yesterday was strong and the talk focused on W. A. Serape's address.
Capernatum Shrine No 4 White Shrine of Jerusalem saw two members elevated at the supreme White Shrine annual meeting in Chicago. Mrs Paulina K Dickes of Freeport was elected supreme noble prophetess and Mrs Emma Derwent of Rockford became supreme secretary, reflecting their active roles in the local shrine. Oriental Shrine of Rockford reorganized with Dr F E BarDell elected watchman of the shepherds and Mrs Walter Van Alstyne named supreme chaplain. About 140 delegates attended as sessions, banquet, and installations followed an afternoon election. Michigan and Illinois Shrine consolidation was discussed.
Col. James O. P. Burnside, early Freeport resident and brother in law of Col. Thomas J. Turner, died in Washington City on September 27, 1906. He aided the 4th Illinois Volunteer Infantry, rose to lieutenant colonel, served on Gen. Carroll’s staff, and after Gettysburg suffered kidney disease from exposure. His later years included a Treasury role and posts in government service. He was buried after a long public career marked by wartime service and local journalism leadership. Coastal obituary notes describe him as genial and companionable, with a long record in Illinois and national service.
Fragmentary note references a Mr. Clement and an event scheduled for tomorrow evening. Mentions Win Mement and a 40-8d 1d detail, but no clear context or complete facts to identify a full news item or outcome.
Rev Henry Long, famed in Elgin, is appointed pastor of the Free Methodist church in Migin. Former post office employee turned minister, he has led churches in Crystal Lake Kewanee Peoria and Chicago Second Methodist. His wife and one daughter accompany him. son studies in Greenville and daughter trains as a nurse in Chicago.
Grace church presents a refined organ recital schedule with works by Wagner Dvorak and Chopin. Mr Martin will preside with Edwin Rotzler on violin Oscar Waener on cello and Mrs J G Outer as solo vocalist. Recital begins promptly at 8 oclock with no admission but a silver offering to cover expenses.
Rinaldo lodge Knights of Pythias will hold a meeting tomorrow night for initiation of candidates. Refreshments will be served. Members of the order are invited to attend.
Clement is selling. 8-10d1d.
The married ladies sodality of St Marys church met yesterday afternoon and elected officers for the ensuing year. President Mrs Lucy Kelly. Vice-President Mrs R J Burns. Secretary Mrs A Lichtenberger. Treasurer Mrs H A Rodemeyer.
The remains of Alvin Hawkins killed on Illinois Central tracks in this city on August 10 were exhumed today from the potter's field. They will be sent to his home near Noble, Illinois, tomorrow morning.
Mrs W L Gilpatrick of Danforth Me reports her mother aged 70 was bedridden for twenty years with severe dyspepsia until six months of electric bitters. She claims the tonic restored strength and activity, improving stomach liver and kidneys and curing malaria biliousness and weakness. Sold at Emmert's drug store for 50 cents guaranteed.
A brief item notes that spending a short time with Vann can help if one is ailing, suggesting comfort and relief from illness through companionship and advice.
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