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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1908
Page
5
A lively crowd laughs as a speaker admits past liquor selling and a friend drank whisky. The speaker notes Lincoln often prevailed, Douglas drank whisky, and despite political rivalry, Lincoln and Douglas remained friendly.
An old-narrative critique recalls past health fads from blue glass windows to outdoor sleeping schemes. It notes varied beliefs from improving hair growth to slimming and health claims, and contrasts them with clothes, climate, and cultural practices while suggesting the trend may linger or fade as an epidemic of fashion.
The Illinois electorate considers Senator Hopkins for re election facing challengers William F Mason of Chicago and an unnamed Webster of Chicago. Hopkins with twenty two years in Congress is praised for his deep knowledge of government and leadership on key committees including commerce and inter oceanic canals. His Pan ama canal speech last winter is cited as a major defense of the project and a rebuttal to critics. The Dispatch says Illinois now has two senators reflecting high state honor and urges Hopkins to continue working with Custrom.
A note promotes Foley's Honey and Tar as a simple remedy for la grippe coughs, claiming it stops the cough and strengthens the lungs to prevent pneumonia. It warns against substitutes and identifies the genuine product in a yellow package. TJ Moogk, WF Jungkunz.
Tomorrow evening at Embury Epworth league the subject Southern Education will be discussed. Miss Elizabeth Bentley will lead with the heading Help and Deliverance in God. A large audience is expected and all Americans are urged to attend.
Tomorrow morning and evening the usual services will be held at the First Presbyterian Church. The pastor is ill but an excellent supply has been secured from Chicago to lead both services.
The editor of the Memphis Times endorses Foley's Honey and Tar as the best remedy for coughs colds and lung trouble claiming many permanent cures. The ad urges to refuse any but the genuine in the yellow package and lists H J Moogk and Wn F Jungkunz as endorsers.
Amateur students presented The School for Scandal at Freeport High School under Miss Goddard. Junior class members impressed in five acts with strong performances by William McCall Earl Bokemeier Eda Atkins Donald Breed Carl Schoeffel Myrtle Meyer Hazel Schwarz Florence Dorman. The production drew solid attendance and financial success.
The program names Fritz Kunz Harry Hine and Charles Whitcox as leads with an orchestra including Grace Wareham Charles DeMoore and others. Cast members feature Lady Sneerwell Joseph Surface Mra Candour Marin Myrtie Meyer Misses and a long line of players including William McCall Hazel Schranz Florence Dorman Crabtree and Sir Benjamin Roy G Quensler listed among a varied ensemble.
A Freeport Liquor Dealers association representative interviews a neutral local minister known for forty years of preaching. He rejects pledges to an abstinence-only stance, opposes banning liquor, supports enforceable laws, and warns prohibitionists chase a rainbow while endorsing prudent temperance and legal measures to curb bad saloons.
The board of education held its monthly meeting in the Public Library rooms last evening. President Bergman presided at 7 45. All members attended. Minutes from Jan 3 and Jan 14 were read and approved. Auditing committee reported current bills and the secretary was authorized to issue orders. Superintendent Raines was granted leave to attend the National Association of School Superintendents meeting in Washington DC Feb 25 26 and 27.
Sabbath announcements page three. Settle ment Home board meets Monday at 3 PM. Miss Stelle and Miss Miller of Lanark High attend Phe School for Scandal. Elder William Brewster Chapter D A R holds business meeting Monday at 2 30 PM at Mrs. Chas Knowlton’s home. Grace church Vesper at 4 30 PM tomorrow. Address on Forms and Ceremonies and why the Church uses Them continues from last Sunday. Dixon Telegraph Miller Stitzel named postmaster at Nelson post office but lacks supplies and key to open mail sack. Dixon postmaster assists, likely resolved after Saturday.
Illinois township school treasurers reduced personal loans from 894,716.91 in 1906 to 148,491.10 in 1907, with only 18,703.85 in the current year. Superintendent Francis G Blair's enforcement of the law caused the drop, as many loans lacked lawful security and were called in.
The Brotherhood of the Second Presbyterian church will meet in the church parlors Monday evening. Rev F W Emeragon of this city will deliver the principal address on My Experiences in Local Option Campaigns in Other States. Food music and refreshments will be furnished. All men of the church and congregation are invited.
Mrs Caroline Schwarze and family thank neighbors and friends who helped during their bereavement and especially the Arcade moulders for support.
Foley’s Honey and Tar is advertised as curing the most obstinate coughs and expelling the cold from the system with mild laxative effect. The genuine product is in the yellow package, sold by Hi J. Moogk and Wim F. Jungkunz.
George Moore of Grimestand North Carolina credits Dr King’s New Discovery with saving his life after consumption nearly overwhelmed him. He notes improvement began with the first bottle and says after a dozen bottles he was well again. Sold by Joseph Hamartner’s drugstore for 50 cents and one dollar.
W. O. Etzler remains in critical condition while under treatment at the sanatorium according to the latest bulletin.
A six year old bay mare strayed from the Geo Carnelix farm east of Dakota. Reward offered for information leading to recovery. Report to Md Raymer.
Manilla New York carpenter BE Lopez says Bucklen's Arnica Salve healed many severe cuts and saved suffering and money. It heals burns sores ulcers fever sores eczema and piles. 25 cents at Joseph Emmert's drugstore.
A. B. Mererkort opens a shoe repairing shop adjacent to the Second National Bank and invites public patronage. All work guaranteed. Proprietor signs promise of quality service.
Fannie Yeates Gehr-Wagner presents The Flying Dutchman with show dates on February 1 and 8 at Vickers. Tickets are on sale at Pattison and Kryder's for fifty cents each.
T. T. Coleman of Owensboro Kentucky was killed at Mendota while switching the Illinois Central south bound train Amboy South extra. He slipped on ice beneath moving cars and died at 2:55 AM. Coleman had worked on the Amboy division since July 7 1906 and his body will likely be sent to Owensboro for interment. Brakeman Charles Wirt of Bloomington was injured at Dixon at 5:26 AM when he slipped between a train and platform. he suffered a back injury.
Personal record listing numerous visitors callers and travelers including Joe Russell visiting Amboy Dr Schadle of Warren in Freeport R R Fisher at Polo poultry show Edmund Snow business caller Polo and more names visiting Freeport Dixon Sterling Chicago Forreston Lena Bloomington Dakota Evette German Valley and Polo. includes institute attendance by Prof Raines and address to teachers.
An advertisement urges readers to try Folys Kidney Cure promising to stop regularities and cure kidney and bladder trouble not beyond medicine. Listed by H J Moogk and Wm I Jungkunz.
The Rollaway rink offers good skating every afternoon and evening, drawing crowds to enjoy the smooth ice and lively atmosphere with regular sessions throughout the day.
New and beautiful lines of valentines advertised as dainty quaint funny and cheap priced at 2¢ 5c and 10c with display at Pattison and Kryder's 2-Tdwiw offering.
Amusements note that Fannie Yeaten Gehr will present a lecture recital of Wagner's The Flying Dutchman at Mason temple on Tuesday evening February 18. A testimonial from Wagner authority Magdalene Muncker, dated September 14, 1902 in Munich, praises Gehr's study and ability to bring audiences closer to Wagner and his works.
Tomorrow the Majestic will screen three bill of motion pictures including The Need of Gold The Tenderfoot The Bewildering Cabinet Sambo as Footman Prisoner s Escape Fairy of the Black Rock and The Bell Boy s Revenge None have been shown in Freeport Each film is claimed to be current and clear The Tenderfoot is a western with a newcomer from the east who outplays local cowboys in the end Prisoner s Escape is described as sensational The Fairy of the Black Rock is a Pathe film and the peasant tale leads to comical predicaments The illustrated songs will also be clear and well illustrated
Sunday matinee and night show at the Grand will feature a selection of strong subjects. The program includes multiple engaging films designed for broad audience appeal and entertainment value.
Admission reduced to ten cents for the weekly program. Miss Ruby Smith will perform illustrated songs, engaged by Mr. Knorr for four weeks with strong, clear voice. Pictures shown earlier at the Grand return, including Liquid Electricity, expected to draw crowds tomorrow.
Mrs. E. D. Charles of Harbor Maine calls Electric Bitters a neighborhood favorite and urges its use everywhere. It provides quick relief for dyspepsia liver and kidney issues malnutrition nervousness weakness and general debility. The tonic acts as a blood purifier and is sold under guarantee at Joseph Emmert's drug store for 50 cents.
The meat market firm Harris and Bennetham dissolves and calls all creditors to present claims for payment at once. Debtors are asked to settle on or before March 1. Signed Harris & Bennetham, 24d1w.
Mrs Dorothy Brown offers china painting and leather work at Gift Shop located at 116 Stephenson street. Listings note contact or hours not provided. fragmentary, with date indicator 1-20- w. no full details available.
Taxpayers must pay personal taxes this month at the office opposite the post office. Collector W T Rocketry signs the notice. Read as official instruction to settle assessments.
Parcel describes a fresh stock of box valentines priced from 25 cents to 2 dollars, offered by Pattison and Kryder. The item reads like a brief shop advertisement with emphasis on style and price range.
Brief local notice for Miss Marie Barnist announcing a piano studio at 52 Oak Place. The entry notes the address and lists a date fragment 12 19, indicating December 19 or month-day notation. The readable text emphasizes the studio location rather than events or offerings.
A fragment note indicates a shirt waist or corset cover bought at a gift shop with a stamp showing price in cents and dated February 8. The readable portion preserves a brief purchase detail without further context.
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