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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1908
Page
7
A New York Tribune discussion recalls how Lincoln’s strategy and the 1860 clash with Douglas forged a united, divided nation. It highlights the enduring principle that a house divided cannot stand and credits the era’s pivotal role in defining the republic’s future.
A large crowd witnessed Professor Gleason's horse education show at Highland Park. Spectators praised the performance, noting varied demonstrations each evening as even the most troublesome horses respond to his gentle, commanding method.
Ad touts germ theory and a dandruff germ killed by Newbro's Herpicide. Claims marvels in hair growth and a non oily hair dressing. Sample offer with 10 cents, Detroit based Herpicide Co. and agent Geo F Swarts listed.
Next Wednesday afternoon the congressional conventions for the Thirteenth district meet at 2 PM in the County club room. Dr J F Fair is the Republican committeeman from Stephenson county and the main business will be selecting a presidential elector from the district.
Mrs Charles E Smith of West Franklin Maine says she likes good things and uses Dr King’s New Life Pills as their family laxative because they are effective without fuss. The purifiers sell at Jos Emmert’s drug store for 26 cents.
Notice calls for bids on Cedarville bridge floor planking to the City Clerk by 2 p m September 8. Pine or oak plank required in 2 or 8 inch thickness at committee option. For details contact City Engineer or committee members P. J. Lonergan Elmer Prall L. McGovern.
Public notice states J A Secker purchases J B J Dufour's share in the DuFour and Secker insurance agency. The business will be conducted by J A Secker alone with all accounts collected and liabilities paid. Widow T A Secker signs the notice.
A call from Cyrus Grove, Stephenson county schools superintendent, urges teachers to raise active effort and unity, study the Illinois course of study, and improve school management. The message stresses devoted service, stronger pupil engagement, and cooperation among teachers, patrons, and officers for enduring school progress.
A list of attendees at the fiftieth anniversary of the Lincoln Douglas debate in Freeport includes Lucinda Barr Winslow Joseph Dean Samuel Babb David Babb J N Galloway Julius Wagner Joseph Nampel Ezra Darling and many other residents and guests from Freeport Pearl City Rockford Florence and Warrens.
The Woman's Society of St John Evangelical church will hold its regular annual meeting Sunday night with a special service in the church auditorium. Rev F Holke will address the members and all parishioners are invited. The society formed shortly after the church's founding about sixty years ago and was reorganized about ten years ago. Since then it has grown in membership and helped build up the church.
Professor and Mrs J H Fromme announce the birth of a baby girl named Notburga Maria Barbara Fromme. The couple welcomed their daughter into the family, adding a new member to the household.
C E Wilkins of Freeport offers excellent unmounted photographs of Lincoln and Douglas and the Freeport boulder. Three photos sent postpaid for $2.00, a fine opportunity for schools to acquire portraits of the men and the monument.
Mary Lee of rural route 8 Zanesville praises Dr. King's New Discovery for curing her husband James Lee whose lungs were severely damaged by consumption. She credits the remedy with restoring his health and notes its effectiveness for throat and lung ailments. The ad promotes 50c and 1.00 prices with a trial bottle free at Jos Emmert's drug store.
Grand jury to indict Salvatore Campagna for killing Felipe Carato last June. Court also reviews chancery suits including Stover estate against trustees, with Judge Farrand presiding. juries set for Sept 7 grand and Sept 14 petit. Multiple common law criminal cases listed including rape and larceny. numerous divorce and foreclosure actions populate the docket.
A condensed schedule lists Sabbath services at Trinity United Evangelical First Baptist Embury Methodist Episcopal First Church of Christ Scientist Christian Church First M E Church First English Lutheran First Presbyterian Second Presbyterian Congregational and other groups in Freeport with sermon topics, Sunday schools, and special meetings noted for the week.
Reverend Dr. Jay C. Harker of Emburethodist Episcopal church will preach two sermons on Christian Science. The first on Sunday evening August 30 and the second on September 6. All are cordially invited to hear these sermons. The addresses are published by the Methodist Book Concern at Cincinnati and will appear soon in book form.
Trinity United Evangelical Sunday School will open next Sunday morning at 0 30 after a two weeks vacation. A short program will be rendered. It is hoped that all scholars will be in their places.
An open air service will be held in the court house square tomorrow evening at 7 30 under the auspices of the YMCA. There will be short addresses. The Temple quartet will sing.
Fragmentary OCR note mentions Galena and Van Buren and a term about areca. No clear event or person details. records show a brief, unreadable passage. Further readable text needed for a precise headline and summary.
Missed deliveries prompt a plea for readers to inform the office about missing copies. The notice requests timely reporting to ensure proper distribution and service.
Riverside Park hosts a ten day camp meeting beginning Aug 29 with Bishop W Horn of Cleveland leading sermons. Ministers from Geneseo Winslow Polo Wiscon sin Forrestwes and others join daily schedules of worship prayer song and evangelistic services with special Old Peoples' Day Monday and plans for Lord's Supper Sunday morning.
Mr. W. Stas of East Poland Maine touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as the proper remedy for sore feet burns cuts and various abrasions including plies It is offered with a guarantee at Jos Emquest’s drug store priced at 465 cents.
Opening of schools at 8 20 a m on September 8 17 and offices in the library by Monday Tuesday Wednesday afternoons for examinations and classification of pupils for the opening of the school year. School age children who are six years old may enroll any time.
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