12 Oct 1905
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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1905
Page
1
Note recommends Ely's Cream Balm for nasal catarrh hay fever and head cold. Describes its purifying soothing effect on air passage membranes, claims it cures not deceives, declares no cocaine or mercury, available from all druggists for 50 cents, mailed from Ely Brothers New York address.
Washington October 12 special report says Luke B Wright president of the Philippine commission will retire about December 1 due to dissatisfaction with the situation in the Philippines. President Roosevelt and Secretary Taft have practically decided on a successor to Wright.
Armitage Mathews, a New York lawyer and secretary of the county Republican committee, killed himself by jumping from his apartment window rather than stand trial on charges he defrauded the Weissel estate of money. The Oct 12 report notes the indictments and his actions.
London reports a Rome correspondent states the Pontiff's health is a grave concern at the Vatican. Fainting spells have occurred, with a fall causing a head wound, and the Pope is attended by his private physician alongside Vatican officials throughout the recent weeks.
Denver report notes Colorado as the first state to designate a day for honoring the discovery of America. Governor McDonald’s proclamation led to widespread observance across the state with Italian societies in Pueblo dedicating a Columbus monument.
Chicago on October 12 Special report Patrick McGarry a wealthy manufacturer is believed assaulted by two men and a woman. he was left on a street where an electric car fender struck him and he died today.
Philadelphia October 12 Special report shows the game batteries as Matthewson and Bresnahan for New York and Coakley and Schreick for Philadelphia. The score at the end of the sixth inning stands New York seven Philadelphia zero.
Philadelphia Pennsylvania October 12 Former Chief Justice Edward M Parson of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court died today according to a special dispatch.
Cunicaco reports in oct 12 weather notes Illinois will see fair skies and rising temperatures tonight and into Friday as warmer conditions move in.
See the whirlpool Niagara gorge maid of the mist and over 150 colored stereopticon views and moving pictures of Niagara Falls at the EmOxA tomorrow night. Admission only 10c.
An old newspaper ad promotes Hollater's Rocky Mountain Tea with promises of health otherwise and a price of 35 cents for tea or tablets, attributed to oseph Emmert.
Police uncovered a dismembered body in parts across locations in New York. A head was found on East 18th Street and arms and legs were in a Third Avenue suitcase, with the trunk in a closet. Fred Bauer, a German, was arrested as a suspect. The victim was Thomas Corcoran, a ticket chopper for the elevated railroad. Police call the crime one of degeneracy.
Paul Wagner and Jacob Boehner have secured a patent for a loose leaf binding device and price book. Boehner originated the system and sold manufacture rights to Wagner, who is marketing it widely. They also partner on a loose leaf ledger and transfer books with local agents and a traveling salesman. Manufacturing runs at the Wagner building with plans to enlarge the plant.
William Washburn, a local liveryman, swore out a warrant for the arrest of Antone Rhode and Louis Gartman charging burglary of his barn and the theft of two pairs of horse clippers. Police at headquarters arrested them and found the stolen goods during a search. They are held awaiting a hearing today or tomorrow.
Butter famine hits the city with four to five days of shortage and soaring prices. Consumers found no supply Saturday, merchants filled orders by Tuesday at prohibitive costs. High city demand from robbers in large cities and crowds at Chicago fall openings worsened the shortage. Local farmers selling milk and cream to condensing plants also reduce butter production.
John Andres returns to Chicago after a month with Freeport relatives. Trap shooters urged to attend a park shoot Saturday afternoon. The Quaker doctors have left the Rice building. Stephenson lodge of Mutual Protection to meet tonight, all members urged to attend. Freeport youths to attend Lena opera house dance Friday with Gibler's orchestra. W R C sewing school meets tomorrow at 2 30 pm at G A R hall, ladies urged to attend for officer election. St Margaret's guild hosts Halloween dance and card party at Lex Beton hall October 31 with Gibler's orchestra. First M E church members host farewell reception for Lilly and Miller families leaving the city tomorrow evening. A party of ten to Lorain for dedication of the new German Evangelical church. Rev Silberman pastor.
Pathetic scenes closed the Rock River conference with adjournment yesterday afternoon. The event featured lectures on literary and religious topics and a resolution urging Roosevelt and Congress to curb gambling in Arizona. Next year the conference will be held at Park Avenue Methodist in Chicago, likely the first week in October, with Chicago Western district appointments listed.
The column covers Britt Nelson fight screenings at Grand Opera House with reduced prices, a Delware Street surprise party gifting Mrs. Shunk a mantel clock, Women Workers of First Presbyterian church improvements and planned supper, a church parsonage wedding at Embury Methodist, birthday surprise for Mrs. Herbig, dance and card party by Freeport Camp Royal Neighbors, Brubaker Figg wedding plans, an Edward Pheil Florence social trip, Even Dozen euchre prizes at Mrs. Murhy’s, Uay Bee Sewing Circle, St John’s Ladies Society gathering, and a Freeport club card and dance event slated for October 16.
The pastor and congregation of the First Methodist church express hearty thanks to Freeport residents for warmly entertaining Rock River Conference members during the session just closed. They praise the hospitality, church provisions, and the local press for generous conference coverage and accurate reporting. James K. Shields, Pastor.
Large crowd from Freeport joined the dedication of the Ebenezer Emanuel church parsonage at Loran yesterday. A harvest feast accompanied the ceremonies. Morning services were led by Rev. Craft of Chicago and Rev. Swartz of Eleroy. Afternoon sermons were preached by Rev. Holke of Freeport and Rev. Navard of Rock City.
E Fritch the Illinois Central Railway assistant to the general manager led a fire inspection tour through here yesterday. He was joined by a corps of engineers and inspected the Freeport and Padgeville lines.
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