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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1908
Page
2
The Freeport Journal receives a label from the International Typo graphical Union recognizing the use of union labor in the newspaper's mechanical departments. The accolade highlights the paper's employment of union workers in its production processes.
Announcement by Louis J. Burrall and Roscoe J. Ocarna han seeks Republican nomination for State's Attorney of Stephenson County. Primaries set for Saturday August 8 1908. Burrall urges Republican support and Ot Carnahan endorses the candidacy.
Two candidates announce for Stephenson county circuit clerk with August primaries. A H Wieman asserts candidacy under Republican banner for the office. W A Stevenr also declares candidacy subject to Republican voters at the August 8 1908 primary.
Three brief notices announce Republican senatorial candidates for the Twelfth District comprising Stephenson Jo Daviess and Carroll counties. William W Krage Freeport Michigan J O Mckenzie seeks the nomination with August 8 primary as the decisive date. Reuben R Tiffany of Freeport Illinois also enters the race for the Republican ticket ahead of the same August 8 primary.
A set of announcements from several candidates seeking Republican nomination for representative in the Illinois General Assembly from the Twelfth district, listing counties Carroll Jo Daviess Stephenson and urging GOP voters to support them at the August primaries 1908. Names include Stephen Rigney T H Hollister J J Shaffer William Ehrgler Geo R Morris W W Gillespie C A Hammond.
The Journal invites subscribers leaving the city in summer to mail a request. Changes of address should include both old and new addresses. Send notices to THE JOURNAL at 07 Chicago Street by mail or telephone.
Illinois voters receive notice on the first primary election procedures. Polls open 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. and voters must take two hours off work to vote. Requirements include being a qualified voter in the precinct, male US citizen 21 or older, one year in Illinois, 90 days in county, 30 days in precinct. PartyAffiliation must be stated or voting is restricted. Details cover registration, residency, and petition signatures.
Voters are instructed on affidavit rights if not on the register, how to enter booths, and the method for marking a primary ballot. It explains how many candidates to vote for per office, how to cast for write‑in names, and how to handle precinct committeeman votes, with penalties for overvotes and guidance for assistance if illiterate or physically disabled.
An old advertisement claims deafness from catarrh can be cured by Plall's Catarrh Cure. It asserts deafness results from blocked ear tubes and inflamed mucous surfaces, offering $100 for cures not achieved. Provides address and calls for treated materials to be sent.
Jay DeVore reports Iowa sources show Hawkeyes are strong Taft admirers and expect the state to deliver an overwhelming majority for Taft after his Waterloo trip.
Mrs. M. A. Davison of 37 Gifford Ave San Jose California touts Electric Bitters as a premier family remedy for headache biliousness and liver bowels torpor. She says a bottle provides more digestive health than any other remedy she knows. Sold under guarantee at Jos Emmert's drug store 50c.
Readable fragment notes a neatly pressed suit and a price of 60 cents at a shop located near the intersection of Mal le s Galene and Van Buren streets, suggesting a tidy downtown retail scene.
Canners slow start ends with eleven-hit attack powering a 5 to 3 win over the Senators in La Crosse, while Rockford is pushed aside in a separate game.
Madison edged Freeport 3 to 2, Green Bay beat Wausau 3 to 0, Rockford defeated La Crosse 6 to 15, Fond du Lac lost 2 to Oshkosh 4 in a 23 inning marathon.
Freeport beat the Senators 4 to 3 as Doc Cummings pitched masterfully for Freeport while Tonneson faltered early. Armstrong and Howell sparked the Champs with several extra base hits amid a blistering, sunbaked day on the local grounds.
Cummings pitched for Madison with 8 runs, 6 hits, 24 errors recorded by Freeport and Madison. Key batters include Harrod and Armstrong with multiple hits. Tonneson and Shaw pitched. Tonneson faced two and one third innings, Shaw five and two thirds. Final score shows Freeport 5, Madison 3 with late scoring opportunities.
In a 23 inning pitching duel Reilly vs Pinkney Oshkosh takes the final game 4 2 over Fond du Lac. Pinkney held Fond du Lac to no third base for 17 innings. Warren and Johnson drive in runs in the last inning. Manager Lynch plans a protest over darkness.
Madison State Journal reports Freeport pitcher Scott earns Rockford hostility not for skill but his slow pace and crabby temper. Disgruntled fans and local press vent about his kickings. Senators may face tough choices in Freeport as officials and umpires are pressured before the game.
At a board meeting directors voted to award a contract for a complete overhaul of the present eating plant and various minor improvements in the YMCA building. Projects costing 600 to 1000 dollars will be completed within two months, with finish expected by mid September to avoid interrupting gymnasium operations.
W C U Day on Thursday August 4 at the Dixon chautauqua features a seven-contest diamond medal event, a Round Ladies orchestra concert, the Dixon Marine Band of fifty, and an address by Miss Marie Brehm. Train south leaves at 9:00 a m and returns at 6 40 p m.
Rev W A Sunday arriving at the Rock River assembly grounds in Dixon Newfoundland and Labrador denies reports in a Chicago Lake Ocean headline that he will endorse Richard Yates for Illinois governor. He says he never suggested a political address on a Chautauqua platform and questions the report’s origin.
East Poland Maine resident W Stone endorses Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as the proper remedy for sore feet burns cuts and abrasions praised as effective for piles. Sold with guarantee at Jos Bammert’s drug store priced 25 cents.
Mrs Katherine Franz a Freeport resident for over fifty years observed her eighty fifth birthday on Monday. She arrived in Freeport in 1862 after leaving Alsace Lorraine with her husband who died in 1890. The celebration at the Luecke home was attended by nine surviving children thirty seven grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Mrs Franz has long been active in St Josephs church and local charitable work.
Rev. C W McCaskill and wife were honored by First M church members on a Monday evening social marking their tenth anniversary in the church. A program led by A J Stukenberg featured gifts including aluminum cooking utensils and a $30 silver purse, with remarks by Mrs J S Stark and others.
William Arthur and sister gratefully acknowledge the bereavement of their father and express special thanks for the support and service rendered by Freeport Commandery No. 7 Knights Templar.
Repeated quarrels among family members on South Adams Street disturb neighbors and defy quiet, with witnesses describing the disgraceful conduct and warning that police may be summoned if the disturbance continues.
Notices ask readers who do not receive their newspaper regularly to inform the issuing office so deliveries can be corrected. The appeal emphasizes prompt reporting to maintain service.
Firefighters battled a blaze in a brick barn behind the Masonic temple owned by F. H. Johnson. Fire started near a hay stack on the upper level, destroying three window frames and sashes and charred roof timbers. Loss capped under $100. no fatalities or verified arson. initial rumor of a sleeping man unfounded.
W. W. Krape replies to Senator McKenzie regarding their public feud over legislative salaries. He rebukes McKenzie for accusing Krape of impropriety, argues salaries should not deter the poor from running, defends Krape’s support for salary increases, notes legal limits on legislature pay, and casts doubt on McKenzie’s finances and integrity.
The Ministering Circle of King's Daughters selects delegates for the state convention in Austin on September 18 to 20. Named are Mrs. Stephen Clark, Mrs. Musser, Mrs. Brinsmaid, Mrs. Joseph Emmert, and Mrs. Parsons.
Peter Engel was brought back to Watertown this morning and placed under guard by Deputy Dunlap. He was allowed to return home briefly but had to be returned to the institution for further custody and care.
Al Eisenhauer returned from Lock Haven Pennsylvania after being summoned by the illness of his sister. The sister died and he remained to attend the funeral.
The John A. Davis post will meet this evening at their hall to arrange travel to the Stephenson county reunion set for Winslow on Wednesday August 12. The gathering aims to organize transportation and participation details for the event.
Newspaper men witness a quaint scene as a young Democrat daughter guides a small donkey in a two wheel cart along Chicago Avenue. A blanket on the donkey’s back proclaims Amity Day at Highland Park on August 4th, drawing laughs and speculation about political parades.
Oscar Knudson to Ed G Raymer conveys part section 24 town of Rock Run for 8000 dollars. George W Graham to Daniel Dean transfers lot 4 block 1 in Waddell's addition for 1200 dollars.
Ladies urged to attend a weeklong free demonstration of Burnham's Toilet Requisites at Swarts Drag store. The pitch targets household readers with no purchase required.
Notice announces that Thompson Huenkemeier and Fry acquire an interest in W B Ry Lumber Co and will operate from the existing yard with a larger stock. The new firm will keep the Adams street office for Thompson, asks patrons’ support, and requests debts be settled.
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