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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1906
Page
3
The Freeport Journal is honored with the DIREED label by the International Typographic Union in recognition of employing Union labor in its mechanical departments. The award highlights the paper’s commitment to fair labor practices within its production processes.
United States Senator Shelby McCullom and State Treasurer Uwohff, Wisconsin, head the ticket with Francis G. Blair named as university trustee. Supt. Schools appears in slate alongside. Full terms noted for trustees.
A string of brief social notices lists A. L. Zelner visiting Sterling on business and others from Warren Monticello Polo Kankakee and Rock Grove visiting or returning home. It notes Miss Agnes Shannon heading to Champaign for the University of Illinois and a group from Dubuque watching a Freeport La Crosse game as well as relatives in Mt Carroll and Avon trips.
Local Freeport social and civic notices list camp, court, club, and church meetings for September. The Freeport Camp of Modern Woodmen holds Thursday evening. Court of Honor elects officers tomorrow. Mrs Nellie Kennedy joins Williams Beckmire dry goods. Judge E Heard to preside Sept 17 Dixon circuit term. Harlem Domestic Science club meets Sept 18 at Cedarville. Mothers' meeting at King’s Daughters Settlement Home tomorrow at 8 pm on Cooking. Sterling Gazette notes S Creider hosts Chester and family returning from Colonel Hoofstitler home. Junior League Rally day is Thursday at 4 pm in Embury. invitees include teachers and past league members. Mabel and Jean Knowlton and Bertha Bidwell sail to Gibraltar on Princess Irene. arrival confirmed. United Workers of Second Presbyterian meet Friday Sept 14 at 8 pm at Mrs McPherson’s 463 Walnut. tea served 6:30 to 7:00. All invited.
Word reached W K Boyington early this morning that his sister Miss Georgiana Boyington of Stevens Point Wisconsin died at her home last night. She had served as superintendent of the public kindergarten in Stevens Point and had visited this city several years ago. Mr Boyington left this afternoon to attend the funeral.
Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Babcock are the happy parents of a twelve pound boy. The newborn adds joy to the family and signifies a healthy arrival in their household.
Young ladies urged to avoid sloppiness and remain well dressed. Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea promises improvement. Tea or tablets priced at 35 cents, sold by Joseph Emmert.
Tender t buyers can find Grover's soft shoes at E. & W. along with nurses' slippers. The ad notes easy wear and comfort in a compact listing from the period.
Freeport and La Crosse face the deciding stretch of a five game run to claim the pennant in the Wisconsin league. The rivals have swapped first and second place all season, with La Crosse six points ahead today as Freeport seeks three wins to clinch. Pink and Yellow Hawley, a local star, drew fanfare with town color bunting and a large crowd packed the ball park as the series opened.
A major league player earning several thousand dollars yearly is said to have built a comfortable home for his parents through foresight. The arrangement allows them to live in comfort due to his prudent planning and financial success.
Doc Peters from Chicago arrived last evening to umpire the Freeport La Crosse series. He is regarded as an excellent official with prior experience in the Three-feye league and Chicago city league.
Right fielder Quinn, formerly with Galena, joins La Crosse to bolster the roster as the team prepares for upcoming play. The move signals a strengthened outfield and potential lineup adjustments for the season.
The interurban will sell excursion tickets on Saturday and Sunday for the final two Wisconsin league games. Reduced round trips from Belvidere Beloit Rockford and nearby towns aim to boost attendance. The Freeport Business Men's association prompted the concession with Beloit at 1 dollar and 40 cents Belvidere 1 dollar 20 cents Rockford 50 cents.
The digest notes most 1905 game laws remain in force with limited changes in Mississippi and Prince Edward Island. Mississippi adopts a uniform statewide game law with wardens and a $20 non resident license, prohibiting sale and export of game. Prince Edward Island enacts modern protection with a $15 non resident license and a game protection body. Quebec adopts a uniform $10 nonresident license. Canada and the United States tighten export rules and add peace preserves in Alberta and Gaspe.
John Pickett and Mrs. Pickett reached Freeport amid controversy over his role in umpiring the Freeport versus La Crosse series. Powers denies any formal agreement with Pickett and says the matter stems from a misunderstanding. The treasurer cites an unreported $125 monthly pay with expenses, while Powers maintains no official record of such an arrangement.
The Chronicle reports F Q Keene Oscar Youngs G G McCarty and Joseph Hall visiting La Crosse. Youngs says La Crosse and Freeport share a spirit of fair play and seek two more clubs to form an eight club circuit, lowering travel costs. Freeport wants to stay in the league and join a larger Wisconsin structure.
Local report notes Oshkosh team Batteries-Gienebead Pappentuss, Hurk lerond and Moore achieving notable positions at a regional event held on and around the date referenced, with participants from Kodl ke and Wausau also mentioned in fragmentary form.
The Daily Journal announces citywide delivery at 10 cents per week. The notice emphasizes affordable rate and wide distribution for all residents.
Two hundred Democrats gathered at the Stephenson County Democratic club rooms in the Best building for a cigar smoker and banquet. Speeches were delivered by city officials and local leaders including Jas W Meacham and Mayor Dittmar, with music by the Gibson Mandolin club. plans were announced for a future smoker and for arranging the fair and carnival.
The monthly meeting of the managing board of the King's Daughters settlement home was held Monday afternoon. Encouraging reports were given by officers and workers. A rummage sale was voted for the near future. The workers' report lists days open 81, callers 107, social callers 863, employment bureau 43, read or waited 42, help applications 66, work seekers 16, boys 121, girls 219, meetings 14, gospel 3, Followers of Christ 2, Whatsoever circle 0, Sunday school 4, Mothers 2, garments 34, papers 35, present at meeting 243, present for other purposes 796, average 35 daily. Workers' report shows roll calls 60, calls 50, sick calls 10, meetings attended 25, conducted 15, assisted 4, King's Daughters circle 4, Sunday school 4, entertainment 1, teaching in Sunday school 6, taught 25, missions 7, taught 66, housework 60, duty 110.
I J Kiplinger traveled to Warren marking his first trip since illness. Miss Vesta Shoesmith returned from Chicago to spend vacation at home. Perry Emrich sold his residence to E D Smith. Cement crossings added at Mason and Center. G M Aigiley returned to Freeport after visiting daughter Mrs J G Lampert. Miss Jessie Binkley visited Me Carroll. Mrs Knight called on friends in Eleroy. Mrs Alice Wasson did business in Freeport. Mrs N E Walton plans to visit Lena and Des Moines in Iowa. Ella Jones and Sadie Benton from Stockton visited.
J N Gleason of Freeport attended a banquet in Minot South Dakota last Sunday where a large number of members were initiated into the Minot Council Knights of Columbus.
Freeport dealer H J Moogk known for high grade cigars ordered 1000 sample Wadsworth Bros Chivas after favorable tests from customers. Report says the Havana filler aroma and the Chico brand offer a clear Havana smoke and strong value.
Mrs Mary H Walters of St Clair Street Columbus Ohio was starving due to a weak stomach from useless drugs. She reports improvement began at once and a complete cure followed after taking Electric Hitters, claimed as the best health tonic on earth guaranteed by Joseph Animert.
On account of going out of business we respectfully ask all parties knowing themselves to be indebted to us to make settlement of their account before Sept. 14, 1906. Bergman Hanke & Co.
Help wanted at a local canning factory with positions open for men women boys and girls. Workers to perform general duties with emphasis on reliable attendance and ability to follow safety rules in a busy production environment.
The Greater Love plays the grand opera house on Thursday Sept 20 marking the first of the season's anti trust attractions in Freeport. De Wolf Hopper Julia Marlowe Edward Sothern Virginian Harned and other stars headline a four act drama featuring Don Giovanni and Figaro music performed by a nine member orchestra and six operatic soloists. The company travels from Milwaukee to St Louis with Freeport among three stops.
Lawrence era tensions report that the trust is coercing theatre managers to refuse anti-syndicate shows, causing many cities to close doors to sixty major stars and plays touring the country. A few managers resist and declare neutrality, allowing merit to decide performances. Henry E. Dixey is set to visit the city with The Man on the to continue the tour.
The Grand tonight features Sol Smith Russell in A Poor Relation praised for humor and pathos. Lee P D Ellsworth stars as Noah Vale delivering a placid, witty portrayal while a strong company supports the performance amid eager theatre crowds.
An old market prompt promotes Bucklin's Arnica Salve as a rapid cure for burns, boils, sores, scalds, wounds, piles, eczema, chapped hands, sore feet and sore eyes. Sold for 25 cents at Joseph Emmert's drug store with a guarantee.
The dressmaking business above Young's book store formerly run by Tummel and Herrick has changed hands. Herrick disposed of her interest to Miss Mima Koym, and the shop is now conducted by Tummel and Koym.
A brief item highlights the E. and W. shoes line emphasizing tall sizes and distinctive swagger styling. The feature notes the range targets taller customers seeking a bold, stylish look in footwear.
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