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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1908
Page
2
George R Hoffman Mamer leads in a judicial race, carrying a plurality across many counties. Pickering and Quinlan trail, with Pickering holding a regional majority near two hundred thousand votes in the preliminary tally.
A fragmented OCR line lists numerous individuals including Taft era figures and associates. Names such as William H Taft, Sherman, Hopkins, Ogelsby, McQuillough, Andrew Russell, Jackson, Gillespie, Rigary, Horrell, and Tumgartner appear amid an unclear context. The text resembles a roster or notice referencing multiple persons.
The Journal will mail upon request to subscribers leaving the city in summer. Changes of address should include both old and new addresses, and may be made as often as desired. Send notices to The Journal at 97 Chicago Street by mail or phone.
Local society column records numerous transfers visits and trips. Mrs Frank Frye returns from Everts while Miss Mary Wilson visits Chicago. Charles Griffin stays with Polo friends. J A Kraker from Warren conducts business. many others travel to Rockford Dixon Lincoln Madisonburg and Omaha on family and social visits.
Canvassers in Stephenson county completed the county level tally of the first direct primary in Illinois. The report lists Republican and party totals for U S senator Hopkins leading with 1281 votes and many other county and state offices with detailed counts for Denren, Yates, Oglesby, Rose, Russell, Stead, Patton, and numerous clerks, lawyers, and commissioners.
Interurban cars arrived about an hour late in Freeport after a work train wreck near Pecatonica shortly after dinner. No one was injured and only the flat car was damaged.
Mr F A Schulz, a successful grocer, demonstrates skill in raising flowers with a fine garden of choice plants. He displays some of the finest flowers seen this year.
Partial returns show Republican gubernatorial candidate Deneen leading Stevenson for the Democratic ticket with Stevenson holding a plurality in the state. U S Senator results favor Hopkins over Foss and Mason with sizable margins for Republican and Democratic contenders across counties. Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of State, and Clerk Supreme Court tallies indicate clear outputs but remain incomplete across counties.
The coroner's jury returned an open verdict after hearing that Edward Olsen climbed a freight train near Rockford headed to Freeport. He was found dead beside a railroad in Everts. His brother Martin testified to last seeing him aboard the train. The Olsen brothers had a history of railroad travel and a cabin boat trip years earlier. Edward and his wife had a past divorce, but had reconciled recently. The funeral was held in Rockford.
YMCA prepares for a strong advertising push as poster matter arrives for the Star lecture course. Ticket sales open September 1 with Skoovgaard the Danish violinist drawing strong interest and capacity crowds expected. The lineup includes Parland Newhall Co Eva Bartlett Macey and Dr H W Sears with Frederick Warde slated for February.
The secretary's report to the YMCA board highlights no losses during summer, with May and August active and associate members both at 429. Plans target 500 total members this fall, led by Assistant Secretary Buffin who oversaw a 50 percent rise in the boys' department over two years.
What Shall We Have for Dessert. Try JELL-O the dainty appetizing economical dessert can be prepared instantly simply add boiling water and serve when cool. Flavored just right sweetened just right perfect in every way. A Jell-O package makes enough for a large family. All grocers sell it. Don t accept substitutes. JELL-O complies with all Pure Food Laws. Savory lemon orange hasphorsy strawberry chocolate cherry peach.
A historical tally lists presidential names by number of bearers. James leads with Madison Monroe Polk Buchanan Garfield five names. John follows with Tyler and Adams. William Tippecanoe Harrison and McKinley total two. Andrew includes Jackson and Johnson. Three apostolic names total ten of twenty five presidents.
At the Grand Saturday the dramatization Lena Rivers is praised for its natural, clean, and refreshing portrayal. Critics laud sharp humor, vivid scenes, and homely philosophy with a carefully selected company, predicting a record breaking engagement.
The Harry Scott company brings a musical farce to the Grand Opera House on Tuesday August 18. A full grown man poses as a boy under a tutor and later marries the woman whose son he pretends to be, among a score of humorous characters that provoke laughter. music and lyrics complement a clever book.
Connecticut Republicans plan a Sept 8–9 convention in New Haven to nominate state officers a congressman at large and seven presidential electors. Georgia fielding a full Independence party slate. Culahan to lead Republican literary work. Michigan Republicans set Sept 29 Detroit convention with Sept 9 county delegate meetings. Coler bows to run for New York governor. Bryan scales back tours. Minnesota Democrats favor nominating Governor Johnson and adjourning. Daniels named Democratic press bureau manager. Taft scenario toll for Ohio natives. Ebner Dover heads GOP campaign in Chicago. South Carolina gubernatorial race begins with Gov Ansel facing Sen Bleage opposition.
The National Opera Company returns to the Grand on August 17 with The Grand Duchess. The company presents standard operas in original form, still holding strong appeal for theatre goers and music lovers after years of popularity.
The International Typographical Union formed a committee to investigate and address tuberculosis among its members and rejected a five year convention cycle in favor of annual meetings. H Russell Wray spoke on West treatment advantages and the printer’s home success in Colorado Springs as the paper prompted discussion of future conventions from Minneapolis and St. Joseph.
An advertisement touts Allen's Foot-Ease as a cure for smarting feet, ingrown nails, corns, bunions, sweating, and swelling. It promises instant relief, easier fitting shoes, and free trial packages by mail for 25 cents. Sold at druggists and shoe stores, with address for orders in LeRoy, New York.
The Chicago Record-Herald is praised as a national authority in sports reporting with a large staff and telegraphic coverage. Its Sunday supplement spans four full pages, delivering baseball football racing autos yachting golf tennis pugilism aquatics and other sports through expert writers and prominent contributors.
A 19th century style claim asserts deafness cannot be cured by local applications and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure as a constitutional remedy. It states most cases arise from catarrh and offers $100 for an uncured case, with circulars available. advertisement by F. J. Cheney & Co. of Toledo, Ohio.
Campmeetings begin tomorrow in Freeport district with Methodists at Lena and United Evangelical members at Oakdale Park near Freeport. Rev. William Caton presides as elder. Disciples of John Wesley also hold encampment. The gatherings run through August 28 with leading preachers and lay leaders in attendance.
Oakdale hosts a ten day camp meeting with Rev William Caton presiding. Daily schedule features rising bell at 6:00 a.m. Bible studies, missionary conferences, K L C E events, and evangelistic services led by bishops and professors including Rev H C Stephan Rev L C Schmidt Prof D E Thomas and Bishop W F Heil with activities extended through Friday August 31.
John Henry Porter of Pennsylvania and his family search for jobs from Red Bank to Pontiac. He interviews hundreds of foremen, faces repeated disappointment, and travels with a baby and young children, hoping an electric road job or farming hire opens. Local papers rally support as he presses on amid detours.
The August 24 return of the Hagenbeck Wallace circus to the city features a fixed daily order for animal cages in the mammoth menagerie tent. Lions, monkeys, polar bears, seals, hippopotamuses, ocelots, and tigers follow a set sequence to maintain peace among families. Observers can learn much by watching the first prize colossal menagerie.
Mrs M M Davison of 379 Gifford Ave San Jose California commends Electric Bitters as a general family remedy for headache biliousness and liver and bowel torpor saying there is more health for the digestive organs in a bottle than in any other remedy. Sold under guarantee at Jos Emmerts drug store for 50 cents.
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