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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1908
Page
2
An issued label from the International Typographical Union recognizes the Freeport journal for employing Union labor in its mechanical departments.
RAMSEY BOTDORF serves as Supervisor with HENRY F. TREPUS and HUGH WILLIAMS named as Assistant Supervisors. C. W. PETGHT is Town Clerk, L. H. PALMER takes the Collector post, TMe. KAUFFMAN is Assessor, and JOHN KERCHER is Constable for the upcoming term.
Excelstor Lodge No. is to hold stated communications on the first and third Fridays with work on F C Friday, April 16. Evergreen Lodge No. 70 meets on the first and third Mondays with work on MM Monday April 6. Freeport Chapter No. 24 A A M holds a stated convocation on the first and third Tuesday with work on R A Tuesday in April. Freeport Council No. 8 Reandom. Mie holds stated communication on the Tuesday. Commandery No. 7 KR holds stated conclave on the first and third Wednesday with work on Order of the Temple Thursday and Black Cross Thursday in April.
A stream of visitors and residents in Freeport is logged. Names include Mrs. Ella Steffen in Evarts, Cortney Landon in Chicago, Rev. S. Garman in Polo, G. J. Fox of LaSalle, R. R. Fisher at McConnell, Fred Wallace in Chicago, Miss Nelle Keator returning to Polo, Frank Gray visiting Chicago, F. W. B. Rahn of Appleton Wisconsin, J. A. Hartman of Rockford, E. E. Wilkins of Tonica, Miss Irene Schillinger from Madison, Miss Birdie Roeger of Lena, C. M. Jones of Rockford, S. W. Wilson of Independence Town visiting relatives, Charles Betts of Chicago visiting parents, H. W. Bartlett returning from Freeport to Decatur, J. J. Allen of Sioux Falls, Miss Cynthia Jaeger heading to Chicago, Miss Carrie Musser of Orangeville for W C U matters, Robert Brooks visiting Freeport and returning to Polo, E. W. Garrett resuming duties at Illinois Central, Mrs. Faltz of Somonauk returning from White Sanitarium, David F. Graham returning from Madison, Miss Fannie Chapin of Rochester visiting Stearns, W. O. Burns of Chicago addressing Rights and Liberty League in Breeport.
A brief political appeal urges Republica voters to back the full Republican ticket in Pownship, underscoring loyalty to party candidates and cohesion for the election. The message emphasizes unity and collective support for listed Republican nominees.
Manager Schoonhoven arrived Saturday night and arranged transport for players who have sipped. By week’s end most players are expected to report as Dubuque auto-season games scheduled for April 24 25 and 26 were canceled by the Dubuque manager.
Judge Richard N Botsford died after a brief illness in Elgin He was born October 26 in Newton Connecticut and was senior partner at Botsford Wayne and Botsford attorneys for the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad and the Elgin National Watch Company Carl E Botsford former Elgin mayor is his son
Directors of the Freeport Baseball club appoint Johan Wise as official scorer for the season. Wise bid 50 cents per game, with two other bids at 384 dollars and 50 dollars.
The city hosted large anti saloon gatherings Sunday with Rev Father Vaughan addressing crowds at the Grand Opera House and union services planned at Embury M E and First Presbyterian churches. A temperance parade encouraged by J R Jackson was set for this afternoon with two major church meetings led by national anti saloon speakers.
Miss Marie Weldon, violin instructor at Rockford Conservatory of Music, led a closing violin recital last Saturday with Miss Olive Beckstrom on piano and Mrs. Laura E. Lennox and Mr. R. C. Smedley on voice. The program featured Dvorak Humoreske, Sarsate Gypsy Dance, and other pieces, with Weldon praised for temperament and expression.
A brief appeal urges Republican voters to back every candidate on the township ticket, aiming to unify support and maximize party success in local elections. It stresses straight-party voting to streamline ballots and reinforce party strength across offices.
State Food Commissioners A H Jones and H K Schuknecht plan a vigorous milk purity campaign. Inspectors will canvass the state through April and May to curb adulteration with formaldehyde borax and hydrogen peroxide and to check can and bottle cleanliness.
Illinois law prohibits sale of alcohol and operation of saloons within one mile of polling places on general or special election days. Courts interpret the rule as covering the entire day from midnight to midnight, with enforcement duties placed on sheriffs coroners and constables.
Tebala Temple Nobles of the Mystic Shrine prepare for the annual ceremonial session at Amory hall Rockford on Wednesday May 6 with high interest from northern Plinogis. About 100 novices will walk the bak joy salls as Seo Shriners are expected to attend. MP Congressigan Frank O Lowden has returned from Washington and will join the class. Social features and entertainment are planned for visitors.
Advertises Pinesalve Carbolized as a remedy for cuts sores burns and chapped skin. Sold by H J Moogk and C C Guenther with claims of soothing effects during windy spring weather.
Jury failed to reach verdict on John W. McDaniel after forty three hours of sequestered deliberations. Final ballot eight to four for acquittal, with four votes for conviction. Trial adjourned with case not ready for June term and possible September retrial.
At the Majestic today and tomorrow two comedies share the program with Naples to Vesuvius a travelogue style feature film. The eruption sequence is depicted with realistic smoke clouds and lava flows that drama the volcanic scene.
The Settlement Home board invites voters to a free all day lunch tomorrow. Ladies of the organization will serve and ensure a welcoming atmosphere for all attendees.
A marriage license item records Charles A Coon of Daviess County and Maud R Turner, both listed as licensed to wed on the same date in Daviess County, with notation “Licensed to Wed.”
A Rights and Liberty League letter argues against local option saloon prohibition in Freeport. It questions the effect of temperance laws on boys, warns saloon owners have property rights, and calls for scientific regulation rather than a rushed ban, urging careful policy.
The text warns that future business will rise after current clashes and calls fair minded citizens to stay steady. It condemns a reform whose motive may be good but whose method is wrong, urging restraint and prudent judgment.
Magistrate Bentley dismissed the case against Quong Lee, accused of stealing from Frank Hugh. The dismissal followed the plaintiff's appearance in court. Costs totaling 7 dollars 16 cents were paid by the plaintiff's representative.
Jo Daviess County couple Miss Maud R Turner and Charles A Coon from Rice township were married this morning at the parsonage of the First M E Church by Rev C W McCaskill.
A Mill Creek Indiana Territory man recalls a near fatal illness nine years ago and credits Electric Bitters with restoring his strength. He purchased the product at Joseph Emmert's drug store for 60 cents under a satisfaction guarantee.
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