Many to Decorate For Lincoln Douglas Anniversary
Freeport business houses and residences will be decorated next week for the Lincoln Douglas anniversary under the direction of J I Russell of St Louis representing the St Louis Tent Awning and Fish Net Co. Decorations begin Monday with the Brewster house first. Russell recently decorated Ottawa Illinois sites and is praised in local papers. His headquarters are at the Brewater house.
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Freeport
J. I. Russell
St. Louis
Russell
Brewster House
Ottawa
Tll
Brewater House
Historical exhibit loans enrich county library display
The county museum exhibit will feature Lena area relics including a prewar melodeon loaned by Postmaster Roush and daughter Jessie, an old grate chain and powder flash from E Bailey via Judge Clarity, and candlesticks from Miss Shrade. Cedarville donors include Mrs eber Addams and Bruce Mitchell family, with Lincoln Douglas era items such as an autograph letter from Lincoln to Col Turner and a sword. Additional pieces from L L Munn Jr and Leonard Stoskop, plus many more loans with labels describing each item.
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Lena
Roush
Jessie Roush
E. Bailey
Judge Clarity
Shrade
Cedarville
Eber Addams
John H. Addams
Bruce Mitchell
Col. Mitchell
Col. Turner
Lincoln
L. L. Munn, Jr
John A. Davis
Lincoln-Douglas
Leonard Stoskop
Mary Wheeler
Wilkins
Clarke
Wm. Mitchell
Local Notes on Jobs Debates and Travel
Edward Adamson has joined a five and ten cent store. Excelsior lodge of Masons meets tonight with B A degree to be conferred. Fifteen Dominican Sisters on retreat at St Clara academy Sin sinawa Mound pass Freeport en route to Evanston Chicago and lake shore towns. Capt Phil Arno past commander of the Dubuque G A R post and attendee at the Freeport Lincoln Douglas debate will arrive Saturday for the debate celebration and to visit his daughter Mrs Emil Haeni for several weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Clara's Academy
Sinsinawa Mound
Freeport
Evanston
Chicago
Lake Shore
Phil Arno
Dubuque
Emil Haeni
Personal notes from Freeport social roundabout
Davenport caller Bloss visited Freeport with W and B Brinton of Dixon called on local friends. Marie Stillman of Chicago visited Ruth Waddington while Shockley of Rockford called. J H Edwards of Dixon was a business caller. Dr G S Kleckner and wife returned from an east trip. Anna Dirksen returned to Chicago after visiting Freeport friends. F C Held travels to Chicago to arrange state G A R encampment. Harry Schroeder, visiting Freeport, left for St Louis. Henry and Georgiana Duermeyer returned to Peoria after Rohkar visit. Mrs M J Jewell plans return to Pasadena, Cal.
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O. 8. Bloss
Davenport
Freeport
W. &B. Brinton
Dixon
Marie Stillman
Chicago
Ruth Waddington
C. C. Shockley
Rockford
Callan
G. 8. Kleckner
Anna Dirksen
F.C. Held
Harry Schroeder
St. Louis
Henry Deurmeyer
Georgiana Duermeyer
Peoria
Rohkar
M. J. Jewell
H. D. Bentley
Pasadena
Cal
Injured Cowboy Ends Exhibition After Lasso Accident
A Cow Punchers company performer was injured during a downtown exhibition when a lassoed rider and horse tangled. The rope pulled on the lassoer’s finger, breaking the ring and driving it into the flesh. Medical aid was given, and the lassoing act was halted for some time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cow Puncher
Mill man loses finger at Swan Organ factory accident
Roy Backes, a Swan Organ mill worker, severely injured his right hand this morning when his hand slipped on a circular saw. The thumb and forefinger were struck by the saw’s steel teeth. the thumb barely held by a strip of skin. Doctors may save the thumb. He will be unable to work for several weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Backes
Swan Organ Factory
Mr. Backes
National Protective Legion Social Tonight With Legion Pie
Georges Washington Legion No 2088 of the National Protective Legion will hold a social after the regular meeting tonight for members and friends. A short program is planned and refreshments served. A new feature called Legion Pie will be served to each attendee. Bobbie OClair, vaudeville artist and Legion member, will perform a monologue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Protective Legion
Georges Washington Legion No. 2088
Legion
Bobbie" O’clair
Educational Exhibits For County Fair Premiums
Regulations require all premium exhibits to be delivered to the county superintendent seven days before the fair opens. Exhibits for premiums must be at the superintendent’s office by Monday, August 24. Teachers are urged to note and act accordingly.
Literary and Community Events Schedule Mix
A long list of August and September events includes camp meetings at Oakdale park and Riverside Park, reunions for local regiments, a LincolnDouglas debate, college term opening, and Labor Day celebrations. Theater listings feature Tempest and Sunshine, The Yankee Regent, Knight for a Day, Meadowbrook Farm, Finptre Jock Vp, The Blockhead, The Flaming Arrow, The Yankee Doodle Boys, When We Were Friends, Jane Eyre, Harvey Dramatic Co. plus several performances at Grand Opera House and Atta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakdale Park
Aug. S
Tiliote Regiment
Old Settlers
Godarville
Lincoln- Douglas
Riverside Park
Streeport College of Commerce
Mhighland Park
Atta
Meadowbrook Farm
Ang
Finptre
Jock
W. B. Patton
Jane Eyre
Harvey Dramatic Co
Assignment of Teachers in Buckeye and West Point Townships
Miss Helen Leitzell engages to teach the Franklin school at Buckeye. Miss Birdie Zaeger of Lena will teach Jenny Lind on the Jo Daviess Stephenson county line in West Point township. Maud Hall is engaged to teach Cross Roads in West Point. Julia Kelley will teach Maple Grove in West Point township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Leitzell
Franklin
Buckeye
Birdie Zaeger
Lena
Jenny Lind
Jo Daviess-Stephenson County
West Point Township
Maud Hall
Cross Roads
West Point
Julia Kelley
Maple Grove
Mrs Temple Hosts Social Circle Party on Broadway
Mrs Henry C Temple entertained a large gathering of ladies at her Broadway home for a work party yesterday afternoon followed by dainty refreshments after several hours of socializing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry C. Temple
Broadway
Large Cattle Deal Near Polo Involves 60 Herefords
J E Coffman ex teacher from north of Polo bought 60 registered Hereford cattle from John Campbell president of Forreston State Bank. Campbell has long run a top flight herd and the sale price totaled $10,000. Coffman owns a 240 acre farm about a mile north of Polo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Coffman
Polo
John Campbell
Forreston State Bank
Campbell
Mr. Coffman
Bridge Party Honoring Miss Florence Hoffman
Miss Cora Flachtemeier entertained this afternoon with a bridge party honoring Miss Florence Hoffman of New York City. Sixteen young ladies attended and refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cora Flachtemeier
Florence Hoffman
New York City
Carroll County Old Settlers Reunion in Lanark
Freeporters attended the Carroll County old settlers reunion in Lanark on Thursday. The event drew a record crowd in fine weather, with reminiscences and sports marking the day. Stephen Rigney, a leading Republican candidate for representative to the general assembly from the district, was present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll County
Old Settlers
Lanark
Stephen Rigney
General Assembly
Cartridge on Tracks Sparks Suspicions on Stephenson Street
Officer Metzger found a large rifle cartridge on Stephenson street car tracks this afternoon. A car rolled over it without exploding. Officers believe a boy placed it to hear noise and seek amusement. heavier traffic could have caused a dangerous, long-range bullet fire.
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Metzger
Stephenson
Pure Water and Iron Oxidation Explained
Pure water does not rust iron. The oxidation of iron happens when moisture contains carbonic acid and other impurities that react with the metal. The presence of these impurities accelerates rusting on the iron surface.
Has Many Men at Work on Brewster Roof and East Freeport
J. W. Stewart, a contractor, possesses a large crew engaged on multiple contracts. He is gravel roofing the Brewster house and laying foundations in East Freeport for homes to be built by Robert O'Brien and A. B. Fitch. He expects to finish paving the alley between Stephenson and Galena streets, east of Adams, in about a week.
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J. W. Stewart
Stewart
Brewster House
East Freeport
Robert O’brien
A. B. Fitch
Stephenson and
Galena Streets
Adams
Florist to Move into 104 Chicago Street
Bennetham and Rotzler vacate 104 Chicago Street by month end for John Bauscher Jr the florist to occupy. H A Rotzler now leases 94 Chicago Street room formerly Bauscher’s for jewelry business. Bennetham and Rotzler clothiers seek new location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florist
Chicago Street
Bennetham & Rotzler
John Bauscher, Jr
H. A. Rotzler
Bauscher
Clothiers
Illness Update From Local Community Notices
Sick and Afflicted Charles Sechrist recovers after operation last week. Rev Griffin of Eleroy remains on the sick list. Mrs Abraham Eichhorn, who suffered a slight stroke last Tuesday, is improving. Clarence Bolsar, son of Peter Bolsar, seriously ill the past week, remains about the same.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Sechrist
Rev. Griffin
Eleroy
Abraham Eichhorn
Clarence Bolsar
Peter Bolsar
Sama
Cigarettes arrive in England after Crimean War influence
The cigarette did not reach England until after the Crimean War when English officers adopted it from Turks and Russians. Pellegrini of Vanity Fair is often credited with introducing the habit and popularizing it through his example.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Pellegrini
Vanity Fair
Minute Holes in Gem Cutting Machinery
The smallest holes pierced by model machinery measure one one-thousandths of an inch in diameter. These precise bores are used to drill sapphires, rubies and diamonds.
Pennyson’s Prediction Foretold Poet’s Death
Friends visited Aldworth House where Tennyson joked he had only a year to live. Lord Selborne advised him to be happy there. The remark was dismissed as a joke but proved prophetic to the minute, aligning with the poet’s fate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennyson
Tennyson
Ald- Worth House
Lord Selborne
Controversial quip stirs debate in Detroit Free Press
A reader letter cites a provocative remark about girls in short skirts, arguing it reflects ongoing teasing culture. The columnist notes the paradox of blaming fashion while shifting blame when skirts are lowered, igniting a broader discussion on gender norms and media commentary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit Free Press
Ita Finish Governess and the goose that laid the egg
A terse, playful riddle style note recounts Ita Finish as the governess who found the fabled goose’s fate. Margie asks what happened to the goose and the man, and the line suggests the goose was cooked in the end.
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Margie
Market Report Shows Mixed Closing Quotes
Associated Press reports closing board of trade prices with Sept wheat at 3 1/2, Sept corn at 77 1/2, Sept oats at 101 1/2, Sept pork at 14.45, Sept lard at 9 1/4, Sept ribs at 6.66. At Union stock yards Chicago cattle 2,500 strong with Beeves 35.75 to 37.65, hogs 13,000 strong higher. light 6.60 to 6.80, heavy 6.20 to 6.90, bulk sales 6.50 to 6.60, sheep 7,000 steady 2.25 to 1.25.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Board of Trade
Union Stock Yards
Warren Couple Married in Morning Ceremony
Miss Blanche Vickers and Martin Fox, both residents of Warren, were married this morning by Magistrate Bentley. The ceremony united the couple in a formal civil service in Warren.
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Warren
Blanche Vickers
Martin Fox
Bentley
Daily Journal circulation offer notice
The Daily Journal announces city delivery for part of the city at 10 cents for eight weeks.
Reunion of the 46th Illinois in city next Tuesday
The biennial reunion of the 46th Illinois will be held in this city on next Tuesday. The business meeting is at G. A. R. hall at 10 o’clock in the morning and the camp fire will be at the same place in the evening. A program has been prepared but will not be ready for publication until Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
G. A. R. Hall
A Man of Integrity and Conscience Tome
A concise reflection on integrity as a steadfast trait, noting that a person of true conscience will not heed pleas challenging their moral stance. The brief asserts firmness of character and unwavering adherence to personal ethics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tome
Funeral service for Mrs Amanda Culver moved to Saturday
The funeral for the late Mrs Amanda Culver who died at Eleroy on Thursday will be held at the home at 1 30 p m Saturday after noon instead of Sunday as first announced Rev Jones of Wheaton Indiana a former Lena pastor will conduct the service
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amanda Culver
Eleroy
Rev. Jones
Wheaton, IN
Articles of Incorporation Filed for Louisa Cemetery Association
Incorporators listed include George Shick George Rouah Harry Bogemief Jules Boyer Jacob J. Lutz John Weber A. E. Seise EK. Leckington and Israel Stues. Filed with the circuit court, formal filing of the Louisa Cemetery Association of Lena.
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Louisa Cemetery Association of
Lena
Circuit Court
George Shick
George 8. Rouah
Harry Bogemrief
Jve Boyer
Jacob J. Lutz
John Weber
A. E. Seise
EK. Leckington
Israel Stues
Why James Lee Got Well
Mrs. Mary Lee of rural route 8 Zanesville says her husband James Lee owes his life to Dr King s New Discovery. His lungs were severely affected by consumption but the remedy restored him to health. The ad promises relief for throat and lung ailments with a guarantee. Trial bottle free, 50c and 1.00 at Jos Emmert s drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Lee
Zanesville
Mary Lee
Dr. King
Jos. Emmert’s
Sausage Factory Price Quote Noted at Belledham
Belledham news item notes sausage pricing at 25 cents per pound from the Sausage Factory. The brief item records the unit price and business name without additional details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belledham
The
Denatured Alcohol Prices At Local Shop
Prices listed for denatured alcohol include pint 10 cents quart 20 cents and one gallon 84 cents. another line shows one gallon 650. Demeir & SeiZ. K-21d Ew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Demeir & Sei
Old Resident Visits for Illinois Reunion and Lincoln-Douglas Event
Mr. George Foster and wife of Milford Nebraska, formerly of this county, arrived today to visit old friends. He will attend the reunion of the forty sixth Illinois next Tuesday and the Lincoln Douglas debate celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Foster
Milford
Neb
Lebkicher Bros Offer Pickles For Sale
Local advertisement lists Lebkicher Bros selling pickles with contact by telephone Red 612. The brief notice notes product availability and a general inquiry line for buyers.
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Telephone
Lebkicher Bros, Igdlw
Licensed to Wed. Gould and Daniels in Waterloo
Wedding notice lists Jay Gould and Anna Daniels with witnesses Martin Fox Warren Blanch Vickers and a few others. The text is fragmented but indicates a marriage license or ceremony in Waterloo with the named individuals.
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Jay
Gould
Waterloo
Anna
Daniels
Martin Fox
Warren
Blanch Vickers
Same
Peoples Column Advertisements Preview
See page seven for additional Peoples Column advertisements. WASTED Recoming private family by young lady. Address care of Journal S-2idiw OR SALE AIL furniture of ? room house used less than 1 year. House for sale or rent. Call at once ge N. Galeau Ave 8-3rdin TO RENT Half of double house Allmod we acuments ity oud ee iad Omer St Inquire 8 Hermsuieier Galena a-2ld wt ee ee FOR BALI Fine saddle horse hd ft Jour Inquire Baldi w
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E.W
Allmodwe Acuments
Omer St. Inquire
Hermsuieier
Galena &T. A
Global short notes on trade and culture
In the French Pyrenees milk costs centuries of small change and Holland hosts thousands of motor boats on canals. Formosa exports camphor reach 4,121,666 pounds while Atlante cables handle 300 million words yearly. Britain’s seamen drown rates show higher perils for sailors on sail vs steamships. News items span Chilean wheat, Sicilian rubber, mercury exposure ideas, and a Berlin club curtain made from champagne corks valued at about 20,000 dollars.
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French Pyrenees
Holland
Formosa
England
Wales
Paraguay
United States
Europe
France
Milford
Nel
W. B. Ratch
United States Brewing Association
Chile
Sicily
Signor Tarugi
Australia
Gardiner
Japan
New Korea
Sou Jett
Winchester
Breathitt County
Dissolution of Partnership in Insurance Firm
Public notice states that J. B. J. DuFour's interest in the DuFour and Secker agency has been purchased and T. A. Secker will conduct the business alone. Secker will collect all accounts and pay all liabilities of the former firm. 8 lidaw 7. A. Becker.
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J. B. J. DuFour
DuFour and Secker
T. A. Secker
Lidaw
A. Becker
Patrons not enforcing favors change at local office
An obscure OCR fragment hints at a discussion about patrons who rarely enforce favors and the potential effect on an unspecified local office. The readable text is unclear on dates or names, but suggests a governance or service area grappling with compliance and expectations.
Flor ence Voight Visited Winsome Home in August
From Our Own Correspondent Winnesheik Aug 18 Miss Flor ence Voight of Freeport visited at the home of Wm. Mitchell last week. Elmer Deery of Freeport spending a few days with his grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Wardlow. Mrs. C. C. Shoemaker and Hazel of Freeport spent several days with A. J. Meek. Mary Lentz and Mrs. H. T. Kortemeier called on friends in Dakota Monday. J. M. Lapp of Freeport visited J. Lenz Friday. Chas. Sether of Chicago called on friends Saturday and Sunday. Mrs. M. Pfile went to Iowa last week to remain several weeks with friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnesheik
Florence Voight
Freeport
Wm. Mitchell
Elmer Deery
R. Wardlow
Winslow
C. C. Shoemaker
Hazel
A. J. Meek
Mary Lentz
Father Williams Indian Herb Tablets Offer Remedy
An advertisement touts Father Williams Indian Herb Tablets as a cure for liver kidney stomach and bowel issues. It claims to cleanse kidneys purify blood aid digestion and bowel movement and promote lasting health. Priced at 20 cents with a money back offer from C. P. Guenther & Co. druggists at the corner of Galena Avenue and Galena Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William
C. P. Guenthe & Co
Galena Avenue
Galena Street
Shoes on sale at twenty percent discount
300 pairs of women's shoes offered by WM. O. Wright & Co at 20 percent off. Promotion appears in a short sale ad listing the retailer and discount details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wright & CO
Government land opening near Rosebud extension
Tripp County South Dakota prepares for the opening of about one million acres of agricultural and grazing lands. The Rosebud extension of the Chicago North Western Railway will be the sole access with Dallas, South Dakota as the rail terminus and likely U S land office location. Pamphlets explain how to secure a quarter section homestead free on application to any agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosebud
Chicago & North Western Ry
Dallas
S. D
U. S. Land Office
Chicago & North Western Railway
Public notice of chancery suit in Stephenson county Illinois
Public notice states a chancery suit is pending in the Circuit Court of Stephenson county Illinois with Daniel Mowry as complainant and multiple Mowry defendants. A summons has been issued returnable to the September term beginning September 7, 1908, at Freeport courthouse. Clerk W A Stevens. Complainant’s solicitor Charles H Green.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chancery
Circuit Court
Stephenson County
Ilinois
Daniel Mowry
Henry T. Mowry
John L. Mowry
William W. Mowry
Christ A. Mowry
Paul Mowry
Oscar S. Mowry
George W. Mowry
Lincoln Mowry
Grant Mowry
Mary Long i
Emma Barber
Freeport
Illinois
W.A. Stevens
Charles H. Green
Sollettor
Chancery Notice in Bennett and Related Heirs Suit
Public notice records a chancery suit in Stephenson Illinois with complainants B Frank Yeager and Johann Mews against Charles R Bennett alive and unknown heirs of Bennett and Schaefer plus unknown owners of lots 5 4 and the west 30 feet of lot 3 in Block 7 Winneshiek addition to Freeport. Summons issued returnable to September term to be held September 7, 1908 at the Freeport courthouse. Clerk A Bpeven, Green solicitor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Qoireult Court
Stephenson County
Uinois
B. Frank Yeager
Johann Mews
Charles R. Benett
Charles R. Bennett
August Schaefer
Winneshiek
Kreeport
Stephenson
Ilinois
Freeport
Hitnois
Charles H. Green
Oompht’s
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Taffeta
F. A. Read
VIA
Illinois Central
R.R
Fresport Loan Co
Stephenson Street
Edward Adamson
Excelsior Lodge of Masons
J. H. Edwards
Torsely
Epee
Grand Opera House
Social Notes
the Daily Journal
Peoples
Bali
Nuremberg
Innkeepers’ Association of
Alfonso of
Bavaria
G. Stanley Tall
Clark University
Dr. Pierce
Tripp County
Chancery Notice
Chithy
Paige
Freeport OF
Blust
Freeport, Ill
Edw. Allington, Jr
Phonograhs Records
Needles Sheet Music
the Cable Co
Geo. A. Stemm
Galena St. Opp. N. Y. House
W.j.young & Co
Opp
Nishings
Win Walton Neph Clothing Department
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