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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1908
Page
8
Central Lays Off Telegraph Operators Amid Nine-Hour Rule
The Illinois Central Dubuque division replaces mechanical blocks with electric blocks, cutting about 25 to 27 operator jobs. Training and telephones remain, enabling faster, safer train movements. offices to close or reopen, and about forty operators kept on to maintain coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuque
Illinois Central
Supt
J. J. Bechely
Law and
East Belt Junction
Galena
Nora
Epworth
Bowden
Epworth and
Wise
Hartville
Apple River
Council Fill
Eleroy
Jesup
Wadham
Norah
Grant
Julien
Farley
Delaware
Masonville
Doris
Raymond
Bechely
Marning
Hye
Telegraph-l
Railroad Ten
Central
D. C
Warrinman
Local meetings and Easter events listed in Cherry camp notices
Cherry camp Modern Woodmen holds regular meeting this evening. Torey Gund leaves for the west yesterday and may head to Alaska before returning next fall. Social Skating Club hosts a party at the Rollaway tonight. Young Women Workers of First Presbyterian plan an Easter sale of colored eggs pastries bread and candy at F A Read's Saturday all day. Communion services and preparatory sessions at First Presbyterian Sunday morning. Session invites letters or professional members at 10 o'clock. Woman's Relief Corps Easter supper Saturday April 18 at G A R hall with 5 to 8 pm serving and home baked goods and colored eggs for sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cherry Camp
Torey Gund
West
Alaska
First Presbyterian Church
F. A. Read's
H. L. Moore
Woman’s Relief Corps
G. A. R. Hall
Mrs Eliza Wells Receives Civil War Nurse Payout
Sterling April 15 Mrs Eliza Wells received a government check for 323 for her Civil War era nurse services.
Wise Avenue Nurseries Advertises Stock and Prices
John M. Wise of The Wise Avenue Nurseries in West Freeport advertises trees shrubs vines evergreens small fruits and best varieties. Stock and prices are available by contacting the two provided phones on Electric Car Line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Wise
Wise Avenue Nurseries
West Freeport
Series of Entertainments by Hitler William Brew ster Chapter
A series of entertainments will be given by the Hitler William Brew ster Chapter Daughters of the Revolution at members homes. Dates to be announced later. Entertainments will feature display of curios, Revolutionary and other items owned by chapter members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hitler William Brewster
Daughters of the Revolution
Farwell President Heads Freeport Club Renewal
The Freeport club held its annual meeting at the Stephenson street clubhouse. Officers for the next year are President L Z A Farwell, Vice President T A Wollister, Secretary W G Krape, Treasurer Charles A McNamara, with directors W A Hance William MH Fry and TL lL Munn Jr. A silver medal contest is set for Friday April 24 in Musser's hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport Club
Stephenson Street
L. ZA. Farwell
T. A. Wollister
W. G. Krape
Charles A. McNamara
W. A. Hance
William MH. Fry
TL. Ll. Munn, Jr
le Z
Farwell
County Cullings From Our Own Correspondent
Rock City April 14 Andre Wilter of Dakota drilling a well for F L S Zimmerman. H C Montague and carpenters erecting two new houses for Dan and Henry Schleiter. Various locals and visitors noted with minor incidents and routine business. Subscriptions collected by S H Shoren in Rock City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock City
Andre & Wilter
Dakota
F.L.S. Zimmerman
H. C. Montague
Schleiter
Dan Schleiter
Henry Schleiter
R. J. Long
Chicago
H. C.montague
Freeport
J. H. Graham
Durand
Fred Alberstett
L. B. Young
T. R. Niblo
Burlington
Wis
G. R. Lashelle
D. G. Lashelle
Win
Aimimernian
Pecatonica
M. J. Heinrich
Rock Grove
Meinzer
Jake Koller
R. A. Lashelle
John Tielkemeier
Frank Alberstett
Davis
Dot Lashelle
M. I
Smrith
United Evangelical Church
Graham Bros
Win. Pilake
Adlen
Henry Miller
Daniel C. Lashelle
Oneco township becomes dry after Tuesday election
Our Own Correspondent reports Orangeville April 13. Oneco township votes to ban alcohol, electing a Democratic ticket except for the commissioner post. Officials chosen include Town Clerk H. C. Bobb, Assessor W. Sherbondy, Collector Wm. Raymond, Commissioner J. J. Miller, Justices S. Db. Confer. Residents travel and visit nearby towns amid post election movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orangeville
Oneco
H.C. Bobb
W. Sherbondy
Wm. Raymond
J. J. Miller
Justices of the Peace
S. Db
Clint van Matre
Stockford
George Dorn
Freeport
Willian Wolf
Hattie Cheney
J. C. Dryden
Chicago
Reiner Wieman
R. W. Moore
Jesse Gapen
Monroe
Daniel Musser
Aiam Skinner
Enid
Okla
Charles Wright
Harlem Corner News From Our Own Correspondent
From Our Own Correspondent Harlem Corner April 13 spring weather brings sowing of oats. Mrs William Wagner and Miss Elsie Backus were Freeport visitors Saturday. Charles Rosenstiel of Kent visits relatives here. Miss Aldia Collins of Loran visits friends here. Frederick Rosenstiel and family were Freeport visitors Saturday. Mr and Mrs W J Harris of Lena spent Sunday here. William Wagner and daughter Mabel left for Eau Claire Wisconsin to attend funeral of Mrs S I Stocks. Mr Stocks was a Harlem Corner boy with many friends here offering sympathy. Miss Gertrude Rosenstiel of Lancaster visited her parents Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlem Corners
William Wagner
Elsie Backus
Freeport
Charles Rosenstiel
Kent
Aldia Collins
Loran
Frederick Rosenstiel
W. J. Harris
Lena
Mabel
Eau Claire
Wisconsin
S. I. Stocks
Stocks
Harlem
Gertrude Rosenstiel
Lancaster
Rosenstiel
Mrs Geo Long Undergoes Cancer Operation
Sick and afflicted Mrs Geo Long was operated upon for cancer yesterday at Globe hospital and at present is doing nicely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Long
Globe Hospital
Spring Winds and Pinesalve Carbolized Sale Note
Spring winds bring salve and skin care advice. Pinesalve Carbolized is touted as a poultice for cuts sores burns and chapped skin. Sold by H J Moogh and C P Guenther in a local listing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Moogh
C. P. Guenther
Wrestling Match Tonight in Amory Hall
Principal match features Jack Buell of Elgin vs Henry Johnson of Rockford on the padded mat at Amory Hall with two other wrestlers on the card. Buell and Johnson bring local rivalry to a marquee confrontation under the lights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Buell
Henry Johnson
Elgin
Rockford
Amory Hall
Local boxing card features draws and Rockford pairings
A recent boxing show produced a draw after fifty one minutes. Upcoming bouts include Young Wilson versus Young Burns, both from Rockford, plus Harry Garrett of Rockford and Davis of Beloit, among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ing
Young Wilson
Young Burns
Rockford
Harry Garrett
of Davis
Beloit
Davis Community News In Brief Local Deaths And Visits
Davis April 14. A few from Davis attended Maud Place funeral in Durand. Sam Cornelius went to Marton IA. Monday. Davis residents urged strong attendance for Monday night show. Mr Adolph Miller died today at his North Win home. FF Kanne of Schmitt Wachlin Pfeiffer Freeport store visited. W G Ende of Beloit was in town Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis
Durand
Maud Place
Sam Cornelius
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Musser’s Hall
Ford
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D.S. Young
Charles Young
Frank Thorp
P. Schadel
Nettie Copeland
Frank Webb
S. H. Shoren
Edw. Allington, Jr
Allington’s
Otto Wagner
Galena Street
Bride
Ae Bengstons
Bengston
Rockwood
Pitkin & Brooks and Hawkes
Stephenson Stre
Phree
Grand Opera House
White Sanatorium
National Christian Hospital and Sanitarium Association
Guenther's
Bengston's
Billig’s
the Troy
Moogh’s
Roger's
Harpster's
Burt Bros
Stukenberg & Borchers
Robson's
Third Ward
Pri
Waltham
Emerick
Stephenson ST
COO. Ewelers
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