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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1906
Page
2
The Freeport Journal receives a label from the International Typographical Union recognizing that it employs Union labor in its mechanical departments.
The Personal Record lists numerous residents and visitors amid local movement. Mrs I Guion visited Rockford relatives. James McCarthy and J J Kemp traveled to Chicago for business. L K Schweitzer to Dixon. Wilfred Lewis from Dubuque dropped in. Editor and Mrs Hartzell from Orangeville were in town. Mrs Brennan returned to Chicago after a month with kin. H W Rowley and daughter returned from Battle Creek. Mr and Mrs Wirsing of Orangeville visited relatives. Mrs Huenkemeier and Miss Etta returned from Madison. Rollin Breyman will arrive from Savanna for the county fair. Harry Kneeht visited Chicago. Atkinson couple from Scales Mound visited. Mrs Lahman returned to Cherry Valley from Freeport. Miss Mensenkamp returned from Rockford and Belvidere. LaVitt couple from Apple River en route to Chicago. Grant and Bishop returned to Lawrenceburg Tennessee after visiting Freeport relatives. George Hevern went to McFarland Wisconsin to join Baker outing party for weeks. Jennie Bolan and Mintie Brannigan returned from Belvidere and Rockford. Rev Fr Croke attended St Marys dedicatory exercises at Rockford with Archbishop Quigley present.
Excelsior lodge of Masons will meet Friday night. Freeport Commandery has no meeting tonight. Banks will close at noon tomorrow for the fair. Cherry camp M W A will hold a regular business meeting this evening. F M Davis bible class with Mrs Brannen will not meet for two weeks. A A Krape of Lena re elected chairman of Rock River assembly committees. The official board of the first C B church meets at 7 30 PM tonight. Freeport Tribunal No 90 Fraternal Tribunes meets Thursday evening in Odd Fellows hall. secretary at hall at 7 30 for assessments.
J M Stiffler has a fine lote of peaches this year and he left a generous supply at this office. He gathered three bushels from one tree that is five years old. Stiffler believes peaches can be successfully grown in this county if the requirements are understood. Sub soil drainage is essential and with proper protection during severe winters and dry summers there seems no good reason why peaches could not be properly grown here.
Henry Baier, a well known brewer, reports a fine peach crop this year. One tree will yield three bushels of Elbertus peaches that are large and juicy. He also expects a big crop from a neighboring pear tree.
Miss Clara Bolen of Seward and John Sumners of Adelie wed in the Brewster house parlors last evening at 7 30 o clock. Rev A C Landeck officiated. Clerk Ember and wife served as witnesses.
Surplus of 8,000 rolls offered for 80 days with all desirable patterns. Sale takes place at 1611 GL Parks and 168 Stephenson Street. Riverfront area. Limited quantities remain.
A Beloit march showcased organized labor’s strength with a large turnout. The article lists numerous unions and officers across Freeport and Beloit, detailing meeting venues and dates.
Jon A. Aylward is viewed as the likely winner in yesterday's Wisconsin Democratic gubernatorial primary. He is the son in law of Mrs. Nettie Huenkemeier of Freeport and a prominent attorney based in Madison.
Misses Helen Gehring and Mainie Gehring with Miss Shoff escaped serious harm after a runaway horse dragged a buggy through Lincoln boulevard and Galena street near Pearl City. The horse bolt loosened harness, tipping and bouncing the rig. Shoff suffered a slight left ankle sprain. The horse and buggy sustained damage, top wheel shattered, but no serious injuries to the women beyond fright.
A William Hillier grocery wagon horse bolted this morning on Center street after being frightened. It caused wagon and harness damage before colliding with a telegraph pole, then ran to Williams street stable where it was captured.
Miss Ada Wihner of Dubuque is in the city staying with Mr. and Mrs. H B B Sechinitz on West Street. She just returned from Chicago after competing in a vocal contest for a free scholarship at the Cosmopolitan Conservatory of Music, earning one of four scholarships from hundreds of entrants, praised for her rich contralto voice.
An advertisement urges readers to treat signs of low vitality such as aching bones tired nerves restless nights and organ trouble with Hollister’s Rocky Mountain Pea tea or tablets selling for 58 cents. Joseph Emmert promotes the product.
Freeport defeated Green Bay 15 to 0 yesterday at Taylor's park behind Warhop who struck out twelve and allowed two hits. Wenick filled in for Schoonhoven, Lelivelt contributed two hits, and the Canners showcased strong pitching and defense. The win sharpens race with La Crosse as both teams set to battle for the pennant over the coming weeks.
Manager Moriarity releases Pitcher Skopee and Right Fielder Dixon from the Canners due to over roster limits. Dixon showed early hitting promise but faded, replaced by Selivelt infield and at bat as Green Bay plays lure a seventh inning conference. The squad travels to La Crosse for a four game set starting Friday, returning Tuesday to begin five with La Crosse. Wenig and Scott assigned for today and tomorrow at the park.
Oshkosh, Wisconsin defeated Idan Claire in a high scoring game. The clash featured batteries with Bourgeois Speiser Madven Karnell and Wausau players noted. La Crosse romped earlier, while details remain fragmentary.
Hon E W Chafin delighted a county chautauqua audience detailing Lincoln s rise from defeat to savior of the nation during the fifties. Mrs Florence D Richards of Ohio headlines today speaking in the big tent at Walnut and Jackson streets after a nationwide circuit of chautauquas and overseas engagements.
Rockford Sept 5 The many friends of Emil Haeni will be glad to learn he and Mrs Haeni plan to return and make Rockford their future home He will join Elisha L Thaxter Br in their store directing repairing and engraving His prior work includes sales at Freeport and with Elgin Watch company strengthening his expertise as a repairman His return is welcomed by the community and former associates.
The piece notes the children living with their grandfather while the mother sails to the sea and the father remains at home employed. Rocky Mountain Vernon Joseph Emmert is mentioned among the household.
1060 acres in Missouri Texas county. Mostly red and white oak and hard pine. Stand 40 to 70 feet, oak often 40 feet without a limb. Guaranteed to yield lad feet of wood saw timber beside hub and oil fall per acre. Owner must sell. Price 16.00 per acre. M. W. Cowley Over State Bank Preeport HL ye TW.
Visitors arrive for the fall opening at the E A W tomore row with souvenir trees on display and activities announced for attendees.
D C Stover advertises payment of 20 cents per load for filling, with delivery across the river. The note identifies the contact as D C Stover and includes an alphanumeric code 8-d00d1w.
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