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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1906

Page

2

Republican Ticket Undtead States Serartz Rally

Fragmented OCR shows a Republican ticket slate with names including Ashley McCullom, state treasurer and superintendent of schools, plus university rites and various legislative candidates. The garbled text lists multiple names and roles with unclear jurisdictions and incomplete phrases.

Undtead Serartz Asheley McCulloman Smells Treasuren cc Praacis Beal University Tevin State of L WAC Congress Legistiture hiQiPewal WY Ocharity Evet Olsen HED Eee COE

Personal travel and visit notes from Stephenson county

The column records multiple local residents and guests traveling to and from Chicago and other cities. It notes visits with relatives, business trips, and returns from destinations like Galena, Galena, Stillman Valley, Joliet, Los Angeles, New York, Buffalo, Niagara Falls, Toledo, and Madison. It mentions officials and a funeral attendance in St. Louis.

Sheriff McCool Joliet William Herbigz Frank Dodson Los Angeles Neal Reardon T. A. Sullivan Warren J. A. Aylward Madison Wis Nettie Huenkemeier R. R. Tiffany New York Buffalo Niagara Falls W. A. Roberts St. Louis William Hamm Mary Shaw Toledo Ohio Chicago O. J. Price J. W. Reedy Beresford S. C Patrick Reedy Mr. Reedy Stephenson County Dakota West

Probate of Wilhelmina Strate Will in County Court

The will of the late Mrs. Wilhelmina Strate is probated. She bequeaths household goods to her daughter Caroline Strate. The estate’s balance, from a previous husband’s will, goes equally to six children: Phillip, Wilhelmina Barth, Elizabeth Becker, Henrietta Entors, Amelia Liddle, and Care-Vine. She states son William Strate received his share already.

Wilhelmina Strate Caroline Strate Phillip Wilhelmina Barth Elizabeth Becker Henrietta Entors Amelia Liddle Care- Vine

Police pursue highway robbers near Ridatt after late-night river search

Chief Sweeney Assistant Chief Sitk and several officers combed the Ridatt area last night for two men wanted here on highway robbery charges. Informants said the pair were hiding in nearby woods and escaped before officers reached them.

Sweeney Sitk Ridatt Tobhers

Striped man seeks lodging amid odd city stopover

A striped city man arrived at the patioa station inquiring about overnight lodging near Boclock. He was accommodated but lacked funds for a hotel, with 3586.00 reportedly on hand. his money was returned this morning and he then left for Pecatontea via the interurban line.

Ni Bt Spaceheart Pecatontea

Funeral Today for Aacharias Huter and Equity Drill Team

Funeral services are held today for the late Aacharias Huter with members of the Germituia society in attendance. A special presentation by the American Stars of Equity drill team is planned this evening at Kye Hall near the State Bank, per presidential order.

Aacharias Huter Iornteg American Stars of Equity Kye State Bank

Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea Remedy Ad

Promote tonic and strength claims for Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea. Cures indigestion constipation headache stomach disorders. Available as tea or tablets for 85 cents. Joseph Eimhur.

Hollister Joseph Eimmur

Freeport Ball Club Reports Surplus and League Moves

The Freeport baseball club reports a treasury surplus of over 700 after paying debts from the Labor Day game. President Keene is appointed as league delegate, with plans to attend a Wisconsin league meeting and push for forming a Northern Illinois league. Delegates will lobby for release from the Wisconsin league amid talks of joining the Fox River league. Over 30,000 fans attended the season locally, underscoring strong financial showing and support.

Freeport Treasiren Wausadeli Cain Syed P.O. Ween Osse Alay Frank Lohr Mrr Keene Freeport Association Kreeport la Crosse Northern Illinois League

Disciples In Convention Opens In Buffalo

Visitors streamed into Buffalo for the International Missionary convention of the Disciples of Christ. Thousands from across the world will attend society meetings as committees finalize the program and arrange accommodations for the week long gathering.

Buffalo International Missionary Convention The Disciples of Christ

R N A Card Party at Port Camp Brings Prizes

Members of the R N A of the Port Camp held a card party in their hall above the State Bank. Modern Wood won the first prize while Mrs J Waldeeker finished second and Mars We Bowers placed third. Others included Mrs J Apperson and Edward Hornberger with a consolation prize awarded.

R.N. A Modern Wood Nodurgeer Awd Belo Webbs Derank Lereh J. Waldeeker Secons Mars We Bowers Hinds J. Apperson Edward Hornberger

Dog Bites Constable In Sudden Encounter

A constable named Portier suffered a dog bite in a morning incident described as a tense encounter. The officer was laid up with injuries and required medical attention, with local responders detailing the event and penning accounts of the bite.

Prank Portier

Ladies' fashion sale at Charlie Street shop

Mrs HB Watson announces a sale of late fashion items for ladies at reasonable prices. Call at BU Cherry Street for details. Limited stock post marked as 10.

Watson Cherry Street

Girls at Corset Factory Work Sent to Homes

Reported practice at a corset factory where female workers are sent to their homes for continued tasks. The care and conditions of remote work are noted as part of the factory’s labor arrangements.

Luude

Mrs Austin's Pancakes Supplanting All Breakfast Options

A brief item notes Mrs Austin's pancakes gaining attention for being superior to other breakfasts. It suggests readers consider trying the pancake offering, implying strong appeal and local enthusiasm without detailing specifics.

Martha Opera at Grand Given by Standard Opera Company

The beautiful Martha was staged last night by the Standard Opera company under the Woman's club auspices at the Grand to a large audience. Though not star-filled, the company delivered a clean entertaining performance with Miss Perry and Miss Flunot drawing strong applause. Cast members Nine Creed DeMile and Naftathisot sustained their roles well with support from Mar Howard. The Woman's club earned twenty percent of receipts from two shows, about STUB.SO, aiding the City Cemetery association for grounds improvement. Gratitude voiced to manager Mr. Dobbins and Mr. Snorr for courteous support.

Martha the Grand Standard Opera Company Woman's Club Puilipe Perry Crata Flunot Nancy Nine Creed DeMile Lord Pristan Creorge Naftathisot Plonkett Mar Wdwin Howard Hionel Freeport Dobbins Isnorr Opera House

Court of Honor Installation at Seitz Ball

A Taree crowd gathered at Seitz' ball to witness the Court of Honor installation ceremony led by Past Chancellor George Shatter. Officers installed include Frank Reeder as Past Chancellor, Jobi Bamberger as Chancellor, Benjamin Crosby as Vice Chancellor, Mary Palmer as Chaplain, Etta Kehler as Recorder, Adam H. Wilkey as Conductor and Director, Katherine Kehler as Guard, Peter Baltzer as Sentinel, Mrs. Frank Reeder as Marinian, with directors Adam Wilkey, Jacob Kehler, and Charles Peight. Afterward the evening continued with card games awarding favors to Mrs. George Shaffer, Charles Seifert, Mrs. J. J. O’Rourke, Adam Wilkey, Mrs. John Bamberger, and John Fosselman.

Seitz Court of Honor George Shatter Frank Reeder Jobi Bamberper Benjamin Cros Mary Palmer Etta Kehler Adamn H. Wilkey Katherine Kehler Lehtinel Peter Baltzer Marcian Adam H. Wilkey Jacob Kehler Charles Peight George Shaffer Charles Seifert J. J. O'Rourke John Bamberger John Fosselman

K L C And Day Bible Study Program At Trinity United

Next Sunday at Trinity United Evangelical church a 6 30 pm program on the Bible includes scripture reading by Laura Shrader and Alma Youngblut prayer by the pastor choir song recitations by Ada Bast Ada Folate and solo by Rev L C Schmidt with addresses on The Value of Bible Study and The Christian and His Bible plus The Need of Systematic Bible Study an offering for K Tl C EB managing board Mezpah and performances by Edyth Youngblut Louise Knapp Alfred Wagner and John Walter.

Trinity United Evangelical Church Laura Shrader Alma Youngblut Ada Bast Edyth Youngblut Louise Knapp Alfred Wagner Margaret Armstrong Ada Solo L. C. Schmidt John Walter Song K. Tl. C. EB Song. Mezpah

Oyster Stew Supper At Kuibury Church Opens Sat

The Kuibury church ladies invite all to a Saturday night oyster stew supper. Expect fine dinners served with oyster soup raw oysters bread and butter pickles jelly cotta celery and other accompaniments.

Kuibury Church

George Carroll Leaves Willian Watton Neppews Store

George Carroll resigns from the clothing department at Willian Watton Neppews after five years of service. He plans to go west to spend the winter and has formed good relations with colleagues who wish him success in future positions.

George Carroll Willian Watton Geeorge

Free Methodist Conference Set for Next Thursday

The Miein district quarterly conference will be held at the Free Methodist church in this city next Thursday. Ministers and lawmen will attend from Elgin Symore Rockford Woodstock Belvidere and other places. Rewoom oe, Willing, the longtime pastor, is arranging accommodations for visitors.

Miein Free Methodist Church Elgin Symore Rockford Woodstock Belvidere Willing

Ball Game Tomorrow Between Freeport and Rockford

Warbled lines describe an upcoming baseball outing with Freeport and Rockford, plus several races on the slate. The piece hints at evening crowds and a planned schedule as nightfall approaches the riverfront venue.

Freeport Rockford United

New Discovery Promises Relief From Colds and Coughs

Mrs. George Walls of Forest City reports a Cad send to people in climates where coughs and cords prevail, claiming it prevents pneumonia, cures bronchitis, and strengthens lungs to ward off consumption. Offered for $1 and $2. Trial bottle guaranteed by Joseph Kunnert's drug store.

George Walls Forest City Abe Clinates Joseph Kunnert

United Brethren Conference Hears Fraternal Address

The United Brethren conference heard a fraternal address from Rev. M. R. Drury of Toledo, Iowa, pledged unity of doctrine and mission with the United Evangelical church, and urged continued emphasis on gospel proclamation and present tense Christian discipleship. Bishop E Hartzler led sessions focusing on Dallas Oregon college expansion plans and a projected endowment of at least 285000, with reports from Bishop Standford on the Topeka general conference.

Cedar Rapids Down Tt. Weednesday E Hartzler G. S. Smith Kansas Dallas Volteee Dallas Oregon Woplan Pacific Slope WW. M. Standford DLI General Conference of the United Brethren Topeka Kan Vods M. R. Drury Toledo Iowa Hartzler United’ Brethren Church United Evangelical Church Jacob Albright Willam Otterbein Boehm Walte United Brethrend Church Drury United Lviangelical Church Church of the United Brethren In Christ General Conference The Evangelical Ev. Zeitschrift K. L

Missionary Society and Church Extension Publish Board Review

A report outlines the literature programs by the missionary society and church extension boards. It covers publishers, the board of publication, and impact on KS Tr. 2 EB. materials and publications.

C. KL The Missionary — Society, Church Extension and K. Tr

Illustrated Sermons on Bunyan Progress at Embury M E Church

Upcoming illustrated sermon series by Rev H K McKay at Embury M E Church, beginning Sunday evening. Topics follow Pilgrim's Progress episodes from Wealth of Heart Conviction to Beulah Land Glory with scenes of gate, cross, Valley, Vanity Fair, Doubting Castle, and Beulah Land, outlining faith journey and posthumous influence of a sainted life.

HK. Te. McKay Embury M. E. Church Bunyan Plishle Despond Mount Sinai Piuzrim Elad Apollyon Vanity Sucre Lot Senarch Doubting Castle Beulah Land Christiana

Southward bound ducks signal opening of season

Reports from northern points say ducks are plentiful and in first class condition as duck shooting begins. Birds travel in easy stages toward the Illinois river and Gulf coast area, with many young birds settling along rivers and bays. Hunters and sportsmen warn that spring and fall slaughter threaten migratory birds, especially the wood duck, which may be disappearing due to breeding habits and hunting pressure.

Freeport Illinois Canadian Hudson Bay Hunters Gulf States Ilinois River Platte River Nebraska United States

Freeport Dentists Prepping for Dental Society Meeting

Several Freeport dentists will attend the annual meeting of the Northern Plainess Dental Society next week and take a prominent part in the gathering. Dr EB H Allen will present no paper on Attachments of the Partial Lower Dentures and will also conduct a clinic.

Freeport Northern Plainess Dental Society Rolgin EB. H. Allen

Rocky Mountain You for Children Advertised Cure

Children oat sleep and grow after taking Hollister's Rocky Mountain You. Brings rosy cheeks, laughing vex, wood health and strength. A tonic for sickly children, Peter Publets, 85 cents. Joseph Minmert.

Hollister Peter Joseph Minmert

Alice Prontice operates electric facial massage and hairdressing

Alice Prontice offers facial massage and hairdressing services from rooms in BoP Rice building. The notice lists opening days and a telephone contact for appointments.

Alice Mc Prentice Bop Rice Brocity Aid Sa Uediy Poe

Me & St. Paul Sell One Way Ticket Plan

The company offers a half fare plus $2.00 on first and third Tuesdays in November December January February and March for colonists traveling west and southwest. Details unclear due to damaged text but indicates recurring reduced fare period from late fall to early spring.

Me & St. Paul Hiss

Verdict of Guilty in Rockford Burglary Case

The jury finds the defendants guilty of burglary and larceny as charged. Twelve jurors report deliberations after a delayed verdict, with one holdout arguing grand larceny would suffice for punishment. Court adjourned. motion for a new trial to be heard later.

Rockford Det Themerson Enoch Kekberg Charles Qolander B. A. Gyddon Jelenry Sass Carl Borgander Alex Johnson Joseph Wallin A. J. Anderson George Swenson M. da Reed AL PL. Mack A. H. Frost Effendt Krost Fone Ente Knight Pardon Board B. A. Knight Stite North Rovkford

Unverified patent medicine claim targets chronic constipation

A promotional note claims blood poisoning stems from constipation and that Dr King's New Life Pills remove worms and cure stomach issues, nausea, headaches, and dizziness. Guaranteed by Joseph Emmert, druggist, though details and efficacy are unverified.

Corset Demonstration by Miss Harrison at Joarson & Stukenher

Miss Harrison, expert corsetiere for American Beauty, will demonstrate the American Beauty corset line this week at Joarson and Stukenher's, showcasing shaping undergarments.

Harrison Joarson & Stukenher

Thief 15s Sued By Farmer In Unique Omaha Case

Omaha farmer John Wipf pursued a burglar after he broke in seven miles from Omaha. He captured the man, offered $1,400 to release him, and turned him over to authorities. Wipf now sues for $2,000 damages for injuries from bullets fired during the pursuit. The burglar, named John Smith, was later indicted on housebreaking and shooting with intent to kill.

John Wipf Omaha Wipf Oimaha Wipts Joan Smith Smith

Bride Pretty as Picture at Rockford Nuptials

Rockford October 11 County Judge R. Bailey officiated the marriage of Miss Verna M. Gift of Orangeville Illinois and Clarence O U Pickett of Monroe Wisconsin. The groom is 26 a auctioneer by profession and a solid man of Monroe. The bride is 23 and described as pretty as a picture.

Rockford R. & Bailey Verna M. Gift Orangeville Til Clarence OU. Pickett Monroe Wis Miss Gift

Freeport Laundry Ad Promises Prompt Rug Cleaning

Hart and Albright announce quick rug and carpet cleaning services at Freeport Laundry. Local readers are invited to bring fabrics for swift, professional treatment.

Freeport Hart & Albright

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