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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1908
Page
5
During a reunion, Lowden served bread and milk as his usual luncheon, inviting guests to join. Afterward, it was noted that his noonday meal consistently consists of bread and milk, a frugal habit observed by all attendees.
The episode recounts Andrew Jackson declaring martial law in New Orleans confronting a hostile legislature. He jailed a French editor for sedition, faced Judge Hall over habeas corpus, and was held in contempt for not answering interrogatories. He paid $1,000 fine. Congress later refunded $1,900 with interest.
Governor Shaw warns Republicans to weigh who can win next fall as well as who should be the nominee. He notes 483 electoral votes exist after Oklahoma, 942 needed, with the solid South at 127, then uncertain border and western states adding 44 to reach 170, plus New York 39, Ohio 23, New Jersey 12. He says splits in several states could tilt the race, urging careful present calculations. Hampton, Iowa, Recorder.
A fragment from the Chicago Journal presents a string of brief exchanges among a doctor professor porter and others. The humor centers on misunderstandings and social chatter about work, family, and originality, with light banter and character notes.
The State Institution for feeble minded children at Lincoln Illinois is criticized for poor management by politicians and ineffective superintendents. The writer argues taxpayers deserve proper handling, cites long standing incompetence, and recalls Dr. R L Frisbee as an honest physician who protected inmates among 1,500 residents.
The account defends Dr. Frisbee, praising his daily care for hundreds of children at the institution and his efforts to uncover abuse. It asserts his superiors and ward staff opposed him, arranging his resignation to make room for political influence. Since his departure, the institution is cited as deteriorating amid 157 cases of criminal carelessness under investigation.
A fleet correspondent reports how the navy celebrated Christmas aboard the warships led by Bob Evans. Chaplain Evans of Connecticut found a long pine board and had the carpenter paint on it, among other festive actions aboard.
The article argues that the world accepts force as peacekeeping and cites American naval power and Japan’s aggression as reasons. It notes Japan’s purchase of torpedoes and weapons, the subsidy of Krupp, and Japan’s war taxes, concluding that strong preparation and big guns are the era’s peacekeepers. It ends urging the Christmas message be hung beneath the big guns.
Miss Helen Baker of Waseca Minnesota has arrived in Freeport to establish a millinery and art store. She has rented the Hettinger store room at 124 Stephenson Street and will soon open a first class shop. a formal opening will be announced later.
Arthur R Shay and Freeport resident M Jones obtained a marriage license. The couple is listed under the same filing for license issuance with details appearing in the public records.
Mrs EK D Charles of Harbor Maine hails Electric Bitters as a neighborhood favorite. The tonic promises quick relief from dyspepsia liver and kidney issues nervousness weakness and debility. It acts as a blood purifier and spring medicine sold under guarantee at Joseph Mamimert's drug store for 30 cents.
The notice advertises smoked hams at 1 cent per pound Ar mours star skinned hams at 12 cents per pound picnic hams at 9 cents per pound and all meat sold at a reasonable price Merck and O'Brien 124 Chicago St phone numbers provided
Public notice announces Mise Marie Barnist operating a piano studio located at 62 Oak Place with address details and a date reference of December 19. The fragmentary item identifies a private studio venture and property listing without additional context.
A fragment notes a mid winter circus event labeled Y pt O A with dates February 3 4 5. The readable text provides no clear location or organizer and the rest is unreadable.
Civic league of Freeport promotes Chicago Record Herald piece on Kansas City Kansas under prohibition. Assistant State’s Attorney Trickett recalls June 1906 start of enforcement, noting Wyandotte County dropped from 250 saloons to none and the city became a model without liquor dens. He cites bank growth, business rebound, and numerous injunctions and exiles as proof of prohibition’s positive impact. The piece includes Trickett’s remarks on political and social consequences.
Frisco lawyers reportedly secured substantial legal fees in a continuing case. Records indicate significant billings to clients and related proceedings spanning recent months.
The excerpt notes that Osgood Putnam and Sidney M. van Wryck Jr. secured about eleven percent as a nominal fee from a settlement. It claims San Francisco attorneys received over a million dollars and that the two lawyers allegedly retained nearly 30 percent, roughly $200,000.
Major General James Henry Harris of Chicago heads a department visit to Canton Unity No. 3 Patriarchs Militant with staff officers. Delegates from Rockford led by Mayor Mark Jardine attend as cantons confer degrees and install officers before a luncheon.
More than a hundred members attended the Freeport consistory ceremony at the Masonic temple where the degrees of Freeport Council Princes of Jerusalem and Freeport Chapter Rose Croix were conferred on December initiates. Louis H. Burrell presided council work and Walter C. Jencks led the Rose Croix chapter. Attendees included numerous neighbors as candidates named: James R. Berryman, William O. Butler, James Carr, James P. Carson, Bruce Garrett, W. A. Hance, BP. L. Warris, Red Herman, James Kutchison Jr., Paul Jones, DD. J. Logemann, HH. Lobis, W. DD. Mack, James M. Matson, Charles S. Murphy, James M. McNair, Richard A. Oliver, Douglas Pattison, Orley J. Stuuring, Fred H. Sefinaling, Marshall J. Tyson, Edward A. Thompson, Edward L. Watts.
Freeport relatives learn Miss Marie Sturm daughter of Mr and Mrs A C Sturm of Freeport married recently in Milwaukee to James D Ridgeway of Scranton Pa The ceremony was by Rev M J Menney of Summerville M E Church Marie lived in Freeport most of her life and now resides in Milwaukee where she worked for Krueger Dry Goods Co Ridgeway is a traveling gate man for Scranton Stove Works The couple have a wedding trip and will visit Freeport before returning to their Cream City home.
Rev. Farther Schoeleb of Avoca Wisconsin has come to Freeport to make his future home due to failing health He has given up parish duties and is retired from active service He is now at St Brangi hospital where he will remain for a time to recuperate
Lopez of Manilla reports severe cuts healed by Bucklen's Area Salve at Joseph Emmert's drug store. The remedy saved him suffering and money, described as the best healing salve he has found for wounds, ulcers, fever sores, eczema, and piles.
Jacob Hartman, esteemed Freeport citizen and contractor born in Union County, Pennsylvania, on February 1, 1832, is celebrated at 144 Douglas Avenue with his wife and daughter. A 32nd degree Mason and long-time First M.E. Church member, Hartman helped build St. Vincent's orphanage, Wilcoxon building, and other landmarks, and endured the Fort Sumter era memory and Lincoln Douglas debates.
Fragmentary OCR notes list a Widwinter Circus with Y MCA dates February 3 4 and 6. No clear event details. No named venues or organizers fully readable. Summary retains minimal identifiable items from the fragment.
Caution against mercury based catarrh treatments. The ad warns such ointments damage smell and overall health, urging prescriptions from reputable physicians. Promotes TLall's Catarrh Cure by F J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio, claiming internal use and blood action. Also mentions Halt’s Family Pills for constipation.
Mrs Dorothy Brown operates a gift shop at 116 Stephenson Street offering china painting and leather work classes and items. The notice is dated January 20, 1941.
Good skating at the Rollaway rink is available every afternoon and evening, inviting locals to enjoy casual sessions and warm up with friends.
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