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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1906

Page

2

Local Names List Appears in Senate Farewell Note

A scattered OCR listing includes United States Senator Shelby Mcullom and various surnames such as Smalski Blair and Olsen. The fragment suggests a roster or roll call style credit or acknowledgment with multiple individuals, organizations, and initials, but lacks coherent context or complete sentences. The text appears as a partial, jumbled name sequence from a historical newspaper page.

United States Shelby M Cullom John F Smalski Francis G Blair Mrs. Co. T Atenance Tone Atch Ever

Personal Record notes visitors and travel in Freeport

J L Smith returns from St Louis. W S Purington of Galesburg visits. Cedar Rapids contractor M Ford in town. A L Wise visits Savanna. Ernest Paul of Brookville guests Freeport friends. Frank Smith travels to Amboy on business. Geo E Stickney of Warren and Mrs Stickney visit Freeport. Flossie Fritz of Winslow visits. O P McCool family reunion tomorrow. Mrs William Kennedy and Mrs John Markle of Winslow visit. E D Allington returns from Warren on business. Mrs Sarah Tyler and Mrs Katharine Taft of Winslow attend to business. Mr and Mrs William Wachlin of McConnell visit. Minnie Dunlap returns to Batavia after Freeport visit. Edward Lieferman leaves for Travers City with relatives. Earl Yordy returns from Nashville. Mrs Charles Wittbecker returns home from Oregon. Edith Burrell heads to Sycamore for several days with friends. Meril Stewart travels to Welsh, La. William Hall family return from Red Cedar Lake. Geo A Kloster of Marion Wis visits Hawke. Kloster a lumber dealer. Robert Stewart, formerly with McCormick Harvesting in Memphis, visits parents Capt and Mrs Wm Stewart.

M. Ford Cedar Rapids A. L. Wise Savanna Ernest Paul Brookville Freeport Frank Smith Amboy Geo. E. Stickney Warren Sarah Tyler Katherine Taft Winslow William Wachlin McConnell Minnie Dunlap Batavia Edward Lieferman Travers City Mich Earl Yordy Nashville Charles Wittbecker Oregon Edith Burrell Sycamore Ill Meril Stewart Welsh Captain William Stewart William Hall Red Cedar Lake

Chaldeans to Meet at Masonic Temple Friday

Local notices record the Chaldeans meeting at the Masonic temple Friday evening. Miss Clara Dorman resumes piano and harmony lessons at her studio, 134 North Galena avenue. The Freyer v Kortman trespass case is before Justice Vincent this afternoon. The Ladies Aid Society of Salem Church meets at Mrs. Arndt's home on Galena street tomorrow afternoon. Freeport Division No. 200 of the Ladies auxiliary to the B of L meets Wednesday at 2 30. A mothers' meeting is set at Settlement home Thursday at 8 p m. The Woman's Home Missionary Society of the First M I Church meets Wednesday at 2 30 p m in the church parlors. officers will be elected.

Masonic Temple Clara Dorman Galena Avenue William Freyer Frank Kortman Justice Vincent Ladies’ Aid Society of Salem Shurch Freeport Division B. of L Woman's Home Missionary Society of the First M. I. Chure Dent Powers Freeport Pickett

Stereopticon Lecture Tonight at Embury Church

Dr EK BE McKay lectures on Quaint Sayings and Queer Pictures of John Plowman at Embury Church tonight at o o'clock. The show presents old adages in pictorial form, from comical to serious. Admission is free. a silver offering will help defray viewing expenses. Public and league members invited.

EK. BE. McKay Embury Church John Plowman Fipworth League

Savanna Pioneer Dead

Capt. John B. Rhodes Sr., a longtime Savanna settler, died at his North Main Street home at 8 o clock Sunday afternoon.

John B. Rhodes, Sr Savanna North Main Street

Hollister’s Rocky Mountaines Boots Ad Harms Misses

Fragmentary ad urging young ladies to dress carefully and referencing Hollister’s Rocky Mountaines boots. Includes price notes 35 cents and names Joseph Erm mert in garbled form.

Hollister Kabler Joseph Ermmert

Pennant Race Opens Tomorrow as Canners Sink Twice

La Crosse beats Freeport 2 0 and 1 0 in La Crosse games while Freeport wins twice at home. Yesterday La Crosse won 2 0 on two hits off Flynn as Bubser fanned seven for Freeport. Moriarity benched in eighth. Erickson replaced at shortstop. three errors charged to Freeport.

Freeport la Crosse Canners Flynn Bubser Moriarity Erickson Hanford Gardner Bond Vogt Dolan Konetehy Cahill George Rfo Klock Killian, .c A. H. P. A. FE. Schoonhoven Ives Pickett

Oshkosh Defeats Wausau In Poorly Played Contest

In Wausau on September 10 Oshkosh routed Wausau in a low quality game. The box shows Oshkosh 6000 00 2 Nutt and F, Lang and Pauppertuss, Stadler and Moore contributing to the victory.

Rue Wausau Nutt & F Oshkosh Lang and

Freeport Fans Rally Behind Canners For Pennant Hope

Freeport fans believe the Canners will clinch the pennant after a near even break in La Crosse. They vow to back Breeport through three wins to seal the title, while comments note a protest over a ripped ball by umpire Pickett and managerial disagreements clouding the game.

Freeport Canners la Crosse Breeport

Freeport La Crosse pennant clash opens amid controversy

The Freeport and La Crosse series kicks off tomorrow with tension over umpire Pickett and past incidents. La Crosse leads the race by a slim margin as fans prepare for a large attendance, with Friday labeled as ladies day and no price changes expected.

Freeport la Crosse

Special Attracts at Highland Park This Week

Mathews, manager of Highland Park, promotes a strong bill with electric lighting and hoped for Japanese week once fireworks arrive. The theatre offers illustrated soaps, moving pictures, the Millard brothers singing dancing and musical act. Contortionists the Onzos and slack wire artist Eugene Gradley perform as the free act. Attendance is expected to be the highest since opening.

Mathews Highland Park Millard Brothers Onzos Eugene Gradiey Gradley

Card of Thanks for the O'Brien Family

The O'Brien family expresses heartfelt thanks to neighbors and friends for kindness and sympathy shown after the death of their mother. John O'Brien, Robert O'Brien, and Jerid O'Brien are all gratefully remembered for support during this time.

John O'Brien Robert O'Brien Jerid O'Brien

Shoes showcase swagger for fall by E. and W. brands

A fashion note highlights fall footwear with emphasis on swagger and style, featuring E. and W. shoes and the Y-Lidlw line. The piece notes design details and seasonal appeal for shoppers seeking bold, stylish footwear selections.

Gracechurch Organ Recitals Shine In Social Life

Grace church hosts a large audience for an organ recital with Mendelssohn works and Elijah selections. Mr Martin, organist, receives praise for technical ease and musical taste while vocalists Axtel Titus Burton and Bert Mann contribute strong Elijah numbers. Next recital planned for October as Byers anniversary party adds social interest at 221 Douglas avenue.

Gracechurch Grace Church Martin Mendelssohn Elijah Axtel Titus Rockford Reeve Burton Burton Bert Mann Schubert Lemare Sullivan

Knights of Columbus Card Evening at Hall

The Knights of Columbus plan an evening of card playing at their hall this evening inviting members and guests to join for a social gathering and light refreshments.

Knights of Columbus

Obituary for Clarence William Hickory 1906

Clarence William Hickory died September 5 1906 after a short illness. Born October 24 1st he was a bright boy who helped his family and valued others happiness. He fell ill, was moved to Globe hospital but died a few hours after arrival. Funeral at Young's church with Rev. Kryder and Shatlenberger. many mourners attended. Neighbors and teachers placed flowers on his casket. Survived by father, mother and three sisters Nihel Myrtle and Ju Cie and one baby sister Hurd. Out-of-town relatives attended the funeral. The family thanks friends and neighbors for support during their bereavement.

Clarance William Hickory Clarence Lancaster Globe Hospital Chiranee William Hickory Nihel Myrtle Ju- Cie Hurd Young’s Church Kryder Shatlenberger Thorad Kate Jenkins Waukesha Wis Mila Whuiptel Wekley Iowa Mia Mary Bniptel

Breath of Life and Powerful Creatures in Health Study

Mrs Ora A Stephens of Port Williams Ohio credits Dr Kings New Discovery with stopping a two year cough and a fear of consumption after three battles with the remedy. The ad touts its lung health benefits with a trial bottle free and guarantees by Joseph Emmert, priced 50 cents and one dollar.

Ora A. Stephens Port Williams Joseph Emmert

Y M C A Meeting to Plan Membership Boom

An 8 pm YMCA meeting will launch a season long membership drive with a goal to double current numbers. General secretary to chair, plan announced, invitations issued, and members invited to offer constructive criticisms and suggestions on facilities and program work.

Hventig Hecuss

Shons Delivers Bridges at Wacker and Hammond Crossings

Mt. Carroll supervisors and road and bridge committee visited the new bridges built by W. H. Shons of Freeport over Johnson creek at Wacker and Hammond crossing Monday and accepted them. The structures are as promised and more with several small improvements added gratis. The paper commends Shons for fair dealing and reliability.

Mt. Carroll Supervisors Road and Bridge Committee

Royal Arcanum Holds Large Meeting Initiates Six New Members

The Royal Arcanum held a large meeting last evening with Deputy Grand Regent M. H. Boyce of Belvidere assisting in initiating six new members, the thirtieth inducted in three weeks. Warden J. H. Pattison and Sentry Arthur Horsely were elected, followed by a smoker.

Royal Arcanum M. H. Boyce Belvidere Boyce J. H. Pattison Arthur Horsely

Village Board Meeting Set for West Eree Port

The village board of West Eree Port will meet Thursday evening in the town hall to transact business left over from the adjourned regular meeting.

West Ereeport

Autumnal Catarrh Prompt Hyomei Use Urged

Many suffer more in fall from catarrh due to weather changes. Begin Hyomei at first warning to prevent attacks. No stomach dosing. medicated air to nose throat and lungs kills germs, soothes membranes, and aids breathing. Outfit costs $1 with extra bottles 50 cents. W EF Junckung backs a money back guarantee if it does not cure.

W.ef. Junckung

This Date in History L700

James Thomson the Seateh poet born and died August 27 174s. Thomas Tingey commodore born and died February 25 1820. Stars and Stripes first carried into battle at Brandywine. Americans and British clash at Plattsburgh Lake Champlain. John Ireland archbishop born. Lincoln modified emancipation proclamation. Lady Palmerston died. Martial law declared at Hazelton due to strike riots. U S warships sent La Paina. Car fell from New York elevated railroad, killed or injured.

James Thomson Thomas Tingey United States Navy Lady Palmerston Hazelton

Mary H Walters Healed by Electric Bitters Cure

Mrs Mary H Walters of St Clair street Columbus Ohio was starving from a weak stomach and now after taking Electric Bitters reports immediate improvement and a complete cure. The tonic is touted as best health tonic on earth, guaranteed by Joseph Emmert.

Mary H. Walters St. Clair Street Columbus Ohio Joseph Emmert

Help Wanted at Canning Factory

Help wanted at a local canning factory seeking men women boys and girls for multiple positions. Advert mentions early morning shifts steady work and competitive wages with potential for advancement. Apply in person at the factory office or through designated supervisors.

Canning Factory

Buckeye Plans Special Election for $3,000 Bridge Bonds

A Buckeye town election is set for Monday September 17 to decide on issuing up to 3000 for building eleven bridges. Polls open 7 am to 6 pm with bridges listed by owner including Ermold Lied Frank Buena Vista Mays Babler Wells Gearhart Eagle Hartman Clingman and others, lengths range from 7 to 30 feet across several roads to town line.

Buckeye N. N. Ermold W. Clingman

Keys Lost. Reward Offered for Return

Lost flat steel keys include one outside door key and two others marked 60 and split. Finder urged to return to the Journal office for a reward. contact Q-6 lw.

Journal Office

Carpet Cleaning Reminder for CORA BRANEN on 8-28d4w

A brief notice reminds CORA BRANEN to call at phone 21 for carpet cleaning time scheduled on 8 28. The fragmentary text confirms the name and task with a contact cue.

Cora Branen

Notice of Decrease of Capital Stock

Public notice announces a capital stock reduction by the Chas FE Meyer Co at Freeport Illinois on August 31 1906. The capital was cut from 65000 to 50000 dollars and change certificates filed with the Secretary of State and Stephenson County Recorder of Deeds.

Freeport, HL Chas, Fe, Meyer Co Freeport Ilinois Secretary of State Recorder of Deeds Stephenson

No Title Yet Adults Enjoy Ellsworth in Noah Vale at Grand Opera

Amusements note praises Lee D. Ellsworth in Noah Vale and his company for a strong, well staged performance. Ellsworth’s drollery and character study drive the show, with the ensemble delivering polished acting. The production comes to the Grand Opera House on Wednesday September 12.

Lee D. Ellworth Noah Fale E D. Ellsworth Noah Vale Ellsworth Grand Opera House

The Greater Love at Grand Opera House

A fortract drama by Ivy Ashton Root titled The Greater Love premieres Thursday night September 20 at Grand Opera House. It originated at Madison Square Theatre New York with Mozart as central figure and features Aubrey Boucicault Grace Reals and a large cast with an orchestra of fifteen and eight operatic soloists performing selections from the composer’s works.

Grand Opera House Ivy Ashton Root Madison Square Theatre New York City Mozart Aubrey Boucicault Grace Reals Walter N. Lawrence

Well Worth Trying By W H Brown On Health Pills

Pittsfield Vermont pension attorney W H Brown praises Dr King s New Life Pills as essential after a pension. He notes they keep his family in splendid health and provide quick relief for headache constipation and biliousness sold for 26c guaranteed at Joseph Emmert s drug store.

W. H. Brown Pittsfield Dr. King Joseph Emmert

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